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Mana April 22nd, 2010 9:45 AM

[HotW #113] Pokémon Sanctuary
 
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The Sanctum Rangers Present:
POKéMON SANCTUARY


Story:

The Region of Kawdor was a peaceful place, many cities blossomed and the people were happy and free. However, 40 years ago there was a great disturbance in the region to the south, Kanto - a massive volcanic explosion had devastated Cinnabar Island and forced the Pokémon inhabiting the region north.

Previously Kawdor was a Pokémon free zone, the monsters hadn't managed to cross the valley separating the two regions. But with disaster looming back in Kanto they no longer had a choice.

Unprepared for such an invasion, and having to deal with the beasts even more dangerous than before due to their panic, Kawdor suffered greatly. Cities had to be evacuated and eventually only one place stood safe: Sanctuary City. However the great gems of Kawdor were lost, far from the reach of the city.

Surrounded by thick forest, strong city boundaries and the protection of the Sanctum Rangers it was the only safe haven in the region. It took many years to establish enough Pokémon knowledge to recreate equipment that they had heard of from the regions further south.

Since the invasion the Sanctum Rangers have had a new mission, to push the boundaries of the city out and isolate the lost Crystals. Nobody knows why the Elders and the Scientists need the Crystals, but they promise finding all 8 will allow the people of Sanctuary to escape to Kanto.

Your story begins as you wake up on the first day of Ranger Training, you better get over to the Sanctum Building before you miss your chance!


Features:
  • No Gyms,
  • Unique Berry System,
  • Limited Items - You have to use what you have wisely as a Ranger!
  • No official Rival, however you do have recurring Comrades and Enemies,
  • Interesting Starters (which shall not be disclosed :P),
  • No typical Pokémon Centers, there are different ways of healing now,
  • No more 'picking' your starter, this hack uses a quiz to decide your first Pokémon.

As stated above this game have no Gyms. Badges of commendation are received if you do your mission well ;).

Due to the sudden changes in Kawdor there are very few other towns and villages left in one piece, and who knows who is living in them...

Feel free to ask questions because I probably missed something out...

Screenshots:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/prossy/Capture1.pnghttp://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/prossy/Capture2.pnghttp://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/prossy/Capture3.png
Wait over to whe- Ah, I see here.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/prossy/Capture4.pnghttp://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/prossy/Capture5.pnghttp://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/prossy/Capture6.png
~~/The quiz, Pokémon Professors ask very deep questions <</~~
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/prossy/Capture7.pnghttp://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/prossy/Capture12.pnghttp://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/prossy/Capture11.png
Yes, Frank/Checking your Ranger Status/Annoying the Nurse.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/prossy/10.jpghttp://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/prossy/Capture8.pnghttp://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/prossy/Capture9.png
Oddish being violent/Raiding a Nest/Light shopping.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/prossy/Capture10.pnghttp://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/prossy/Capture13.png

Progress:
Sanctuary City: 100%
Green Valley (Route1): 90%
Vertical Cavern: 100%
Mountain Path (Route1): 90%

Downloads:
Download Beta 1.2 APS here. or Download Beta 1.2 IPS (Attached).

Known Problems:
  • Movement Permissions error here. Go down a bit to bypass this. - Corrected for next beta.
  • At the Nidoran Event you can only die on the FIRST Nidoran, dying on one of the other two stops the event repeating for some reason :S.
  • Reading the book in your bedroom until the very end causes a Red Screen. - Corrected for next beta.

Updates:
Team:
Currently just me.

If you are interested in helping please look here.

Thanks to:
  • TB Pro, Kyledove, Saurav and Alistair for their contribution to SSKD ROM Base.
  • 874521 for ripping the bridge tiles that I inserted.
  • Hackmew for some creative discussion on further ideas and his tools and tutorials.
  • Paul and Alex for their suggestions and support.
  • Scarf for making a beautiful world map, which will be inserted in the future.

To Support:


Mana April 23rd, 2010 4:26 AM

Thread it up! Thanks for the approval, added in a credits section which I forgot previously.

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Better use this post efficiently.
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What do people think about Male/Female players? Would it bother you if there was only a male player? Would you like gender based events and such or is it only the correct grammar that you like to see?

Zeffy April 23rd, 2010 4:58 AM

I have an almost the same idea. Well, its not an idea anymore since I'm working on it.

Anyways, the screenshots are JPEG. Its bad quality. :\
The story is interesting and I like the no official Rival thing, its awesome.

Mana April 23rd, 2010 5:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeffy (Post 5743046)
I have an almost the same idea. Well, its not an idea anymore since I'm working on it.

Anyways, the screenshots are JPEG. Its bad quality. :\
The story is interesting and I like the no official Rival thing, its awesome.

Thanks :) Guess it must be great minds think alike?

As to the images, just for you, I have uploaded some PNG screenshots now.


@Hiroshi I was editing :3 Apologies,

UPDATED: 2 new screenshots and updated formats (on all except the rocksmash one <<)

Xela April 23rd, 2010 5:34 AM

Wow, awesome job so far, can't wait until I can test it and check how you have progressed since last time. :P

Keep going!

Zeffy April 23rd, 2010 6:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwiftSign (Post 5743062)
Thanks :) Guess it must be great minds think alike?

As to the images, just for you, I have uploaded some PNG screenshots now.


@Hiroshi I was editing :3 Apologies,

UPDATED: 2 new screenshots and updated formats (on all except the rocksmash one <<)

xD

Its just that JPEG doesn't show up normally on my computer. Can't wait for it to be released. By the way, on the first release up to what point will it be?

EDIT: I think you should include gender based events, that will make this hack more awesome. ;)

Mana April 23rd, 2010 6:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeffy (Post 5743136)
xD

Its just that JPEG doesn't show up normally on my computer. Can't wait for it to be released. By the way, on the first release up to what point will it be?

EDIT: I think you should include gender based events, that will make this hack more awesome. ;)

If I get round to releasing a Beta version it will run to the 2nd Badge of Commendation. Hopefully by then I will have a titlescreen and introduction sprite before that. I won't be releasing it if it still looks like Fire Red XD.

Thanks for the feedback ^^ I'll think about including some gender specific events (slightly different for each gender) in the future.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexAhnon (Post 5743081)
Wow, awesome job so far, can't wait until I can test it and check how you have progressed since last time. :P

Keep going!

Thanks!

Natsu Dragneel April 23rd, 2010 7:13 AM

This Looks interesting...cant wait for alpha/beta

~Drak

LightOfTruth April 23rd, 2010 8:19 AM

I will look out for the alpha :)

Lord Varion April 23rd, 2010 8:30 AM

You decided to finally putit up did ya Swift sign!
I liked this hack ;)
Keep it up
And nice tiles :P

dragoniteuser April 23rd, 2010 9:05 AM

A good story idea! I wonder what starters will be in it. What generation pokemon will you put in the game?

Mana April 23rd, 2010 9:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragoniteuser (Post 5743449)
A good story idea! I wonder what starters will be in it. What generation pokemon will you put in the game?

At the moment it is just Generation 1-3 Pokémon, however I may put in some 4th Gen Evolutions later on.


Everyone, thanks for the nice comments :D

Xela April 23rd, 2010 10:06 AM

Wow, people are actually posting a lot on this thread. xD
Seems like your doing an awesome job to attract a lot of people. :P

Tell me if you need any help, and there will be a support userbar for you soon. ;)

EDIT:
Here you go. ^^

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/4121/ubd5358x.png

Mana April 23rd, 2010 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexAhnon (Post 5743564)
Wow, people are actually posting a lot on this thread. xD
Seems like your doing an awesome job to attract a lot of people. :P

Tell me if you need any help, and there will be a support userbar for you soon. ;)

EDIT:
Here you go. ^^

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/4121/ubd5358x.png

Thank you for the userbar Alex! It's now in the first post if anyone would like to put it in their signature :).

(Also welcome aboard the Sanctum Rangers team ;D).

Currently I am scripting out the first routes, then I will be mapping a cave and scripting that this weekend hopefully.

Xela April 24th, 2010 4:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwiftSign (Post 5743615)
Thank you for the userbar Alex! It's now in the first post if anyone would like to put it in their signature :).

(Also welcome aboard the Sanctum Rangers team ;D).

Currently I am scripting out the first routes, then I will be mapping a cave and scripting that this weekend hopefully.

No problem and thank you. ^^
You are progressing fast! Keep going!

Remember to update often too ;D

Mana April 24th, 2010 7:35 AM

*Update*

Sneak Peak of an event:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/prossy/Capture17.png

Vertical Cavern:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/prossy/Capture15.pnghttp://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/prossy/Capture19.png

Shards have an importance later in the game, so it's best to hang on to any you find! ;)

Lord Varion April 24th, 2010 8:58 AM

The evnt looks
im sure that your gonna change the OW of team rocket

Anyway
shards have a purpose
;)
looks good

PlatniumPiano April 25th, 2010 1:08 PM

Great idea with the quiz for the starters haha! Hope you get out a beta to play, looks fun.

Edit: Post 450! 50 more until I'm officially awesome 500!

Mana April 25th, 2010 1:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PlatniumPiano (Post 5750644)
Great idea with the quiz for the starters haha! Hope you get out a beta to play, looks fun.

Edit: Post 450! 50 more until I'm officially awesome 500!

Thank you :)

I've been busy most of last night and today, scripting an event and mapping out another route. I've also been working on a SPECIAL script which connects these two suspicious looking tiles:


More to come tomorrow, including showing two of the events I have scripted and more information on what I'm working on now.

NarutoActor April 25th, 2010 1:48 PM

Looks great, and promising; except for the green, and wight road tiles. Those colors do not go together xD

Mana April 25th, 2010 1:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NarutoActor (Post 5750787)
Looks great, and promising; except for the green, and wight road tiles. Those colors do not go together xD

Thanks :) There is a high probability of me changing them now I can edit my own tiles, they were originally changed so the edges matched the colour of the grass ;D.

Mana April 26th, 2010 5:42 AM

*UPDATE*

First off I promised to show some events, so here you go:

Poor EMILY, your RANGER partner for the majority of the game, has got herself into a bit of trouble, can you help her fend off the Nidoran?

A mysterious REBEL is plotting in VERTICAL CAVE! What is he and his red haired companions up to?
Yes, this mysterious man is your "Rival" in the sense he if the other character you name.

Sadly EMILY has a thing for getting into tough situations.
:bandit: :bandit:

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Special Script I mentioned earlier? Wondered if you guessed it...

As far as progress is concerned the game is almost fully scripted for the routes I have mapped.

Lord Varion April 26th, 2010 9:33 AM

Im guessing red heads are the evil team
and it all looks good

chrunch April 28th, 2010 10:36 PM

This looks amazing.
I love the story, especially the ranger training.
Good luck! :3

Mana April 28th, 2010 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrunch (Post 5759866)
This looks amazing.
I love the story, especially the ranger training.
Good luck! :3

Thanks! :)

I need to do one big map and then a few house-size maps (and then of course script them). Once that is done I will be releasing a beta version :) Most likely next week!


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