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FenrirDarkWolf March 22nd, 2013 4:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bledo_2025 (Post 7591984)
i can't go to the orange islands, I can't get on the train...

Is your SS ticket stamped yet?

Bledo_2025 March 22nd, 2013 5:04 PM

thanks got the S.S ticket stamped in vermilion

FenrirDarkWolf March 22nd, 2013 5:44 PM

Your welcome, your welcome. :)

cheeseguy12 March 22nd, 2013 7:45 PM

cool how u can catch other gen but u could have add 5 or 4 gen
[i havent finished idk if there is and i dont know]

Hound of Justice March 22nd, 2013 8:13 PM

Cool news i hope u will fix most of the bugs and finish the 2nd and 3rd islands in those days of work in this hack :)

Im curious about the pokegears interface will u change it in the future and make it look cooler?
And will the pokegear have any new expansions

helloimalex March 22nd, 2013 9:37 PM

Is there a new patch since not being able to get past the water? I haven't been checking lately, I'm very impatient :/

Satoshi Ookami March 23rd, 2013 1:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheeseguy12 (Post 7592561)
cool how u can catch other gen but u could have add 5 or 4 gen
[i havent finished idk if there is and i dont know]

It's Crystal remake, 4th and 5th generation Pokemon do not belong there...

Alex Vna March 23rd, 2013 7:21 AM

guys just a question what starters can u get other than the ones prof elm gives you in the beginning?

LittleCubone March 23rd, 2013 8:49 AM

I'm not gonna lie... I saw this and started foaming at the mouth. This is by far the coolest hack I have seen here. No offense to other hackers. But Johto was hands down, my favorite. I am glad you guys have been working so hard on this. I am going to start playing it immediately

Bledo_2025 March 23rd, 2013 9:38 AM

in the west vale port, do not give me experience?

Static-X March 23rd, 2013 12:54 PM

Hello everyone! I would like to thank linkandzelda for making this amazing hack possible for us to play. The game runs smoothly but i have noticed a couple of bugs/glitches. I have been testing the game out and exploring every possible place that you could go to. I will be posting those glitches. Anything that i could help with just let me know! I want the final version to be perfect :)

Glitch/bug: Whenever you try to trade a Bellsprout for an Onix in Violet City, the screen goes black and the rom needs to be restarted.

Glitch/bug: When you face Zane at the gym in Azalea Town, the battle music’s volume seems to be low and a bit of static occurs often while the music plays.

Glitch/bug: The first time you battle Axel at Azalea Town, the battle music’s volume goes lower than the main game’s one.

Glitch/bug: After capturing an Onix, the sprites of the pokemon in the pokedex are blurry. Also the sprites are a bit better but still mess up while using the pc. This might be a connection between the problem when trying to trade a Bellsprout for an Onix and the screen going black. When you trade a Poliwag for a Mareep, the trade is successful, except with the gameboy advance animation having green lines.

Glitch/bug: The third gym leader’s sprites aren’t visible. All you see is like a green wall instead of the leader.

Glitch/bug: When you pick Totodile as your starter, you get another Totodile from an old man in the dark cave near the Johto last gym leader. I am assuming that you suppose to get a Chikorita not a Totodile. Also getting Cyndaquil is fine since you get it from an old men at Route 34.

Glitch/bug: Whenever you use Rock Smash at the top part of Cianwood City, the rocks get smash but return at the same time as they do.

Note: Nevermind about the Chikorita part. An old man gave me one in The Tohjo Falls. I am assuming that's a typo? :P

ticklishturtle March 23rd, 2013 2:12 PM

I'm stuck on the SS Aqua. I found the young girl, but it didn't automatically warp me to her grandpa's room, she's gone. off the ship. and I'm stuck on it. Someone please help me!

Satoshi Ookami March 24th, 2013 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Static-X (Post 7593382)
Glitch/bug: When you pick Totodile as your starter, you get another Totodile from an old man in the dark cave near the Johto last gym leader. I am assuming that you suppose to get a Chikorita not a Totodile. Also getting Cyndaquil is fine since you get it from an old men at Route 34.

You get all starters in the same order from the same NPCs without any care to which starter you chose =D

aariw March 24th, 2013 6:40 AM

I really love this hack. But I got to deliver the GS Ball to Kurt in Azalea Town so I went back to Johto with the train from Saffron to Goldenrod City. And when I arrived in Goldenrod I wanted to fly to Azalea Town but I couldn't fly anywhere in Johto. So I need to visit every town again there. I don't know if that's a bug or something?

Also, the pedestals for the legendary birds are not where they should be. They just don't appear in my game.

And is Houndour still catchable in Mt. Mortar? Cause I am looking for an hour to find him but I don't have any luck.

Aethestode March 24th, 2013 7:32 AM

Wow! The screenshot looks so pretty, remind of Shiny Gold.

Static-X March 24th, 2013 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ash493 (Post 7593891)
You get all starters in the same order from the same NPCs without any care to which starter you chose =D


Thanks for clearing that out. I must say that i am having more fun playing this rom than the original games!

Crystal was my favorite of the series and this remake is even better than it :)

idfkstevenn March 24th, 2013 7:54 PM

Version 3.3.00331
I found a bug in the Lighthouse event on Orange Islands. While battling Team Nexus in the lighthouse, my Pokemon dont gain experience after defeating opponent. Not sure if its already been reported, but I figured I would report it!

Hound of Justice March 24th, 2013 8:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idfkstevenn (Post 7594846)
Version 3.3.00331
I found a bug in the Lighthouse event on Orange Islands. While battling Team Nexus in the lighthouse, my Pokemon dont gain experience after defeating opponent. Not sure if its already been reported, but I figured I would report it!

*facepalm* Seriously i want to hit my head in the wall every time i see this or a trainer request post

XeroNos March 24th, 2013 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Vna (Post 7593113)
guys just a question what starters can u get other than the ones prof elm gives you in the beginning?

There are three NPC's in Johto which give you three Johto starters regardless of which starter you choose at the opening of the game. One is inside Dark Cave who gives a Totodile. The other is inside Tohjo Falls who has a Chikorita while the third one is inside Mt. Ember who has a Cyndaquil. As for Kanto starters, I say they appear as wild pokes in Kanto region

flyingsolo March 24th, 2013 10:36 PM

Hi guys! Had a lot of fun with this hack! But now I'm stuck at Nexus lab. I think I tried all the combinations possible. Anyone know what the passcode is? Thank you!

Satoshi Ookami March 24th, 2013 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockmanmegaman (Post 7594112)
Wow! The screenshot looks so pretty, remind of Shiny Gold.

Well... Shiny Gold was remake of Gold, this is remake of Crystal, both are 2 gen games so it's obvious they are similar in screenies. :D

bigdisney March 25th, 2013 4:50 AM

Which version of Fire Red ROM does this use? 1.0 (u), 1.0 USA, 1.1 (u)? Thanks

Hound of Justice March 25th, 2013 8:39 AM

It uses 1.0 like most of the hacks for reasons unknown to me

I was thinking if its possible to make npcs in Johto give only 2 starters based on ur decision at the start theres is no point on getting the same starter again...

ch4r1zard March 25th, 2013 9:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alienhunterx (Post 7594966)
There are three NPC's in Johto which give you three Johto starters regardless of which starter you choose at the opening of the game. One is inside Dark Cave who gives a Totodile. The other is inside Tohjo Falls who has a Chikorita while the third one is inside Mt. Ember who has a Cyndaquil. As for Kanto starters, I say they appear as wild pokes in Kanto region

Actually u get Charmander from a lady in the house next to fuchsia PC, Squirtle is in one of the houses in Pewter city. Not sure where to get bulbasaur however (i never found him)

bigdisney March 25th, 2013 2:12 PM

Ive read conflicting things, do I need to restart my save everytime I update or can I keep my save?

ticklishturtle March 25th, 2013 5:09 PM

how do I get Umbreon if the moon stones don't work? It's 6:00 (18:00) and friendship is maxed out, (used goldenrod checker), but I still get Espeon. Is this a bug?

EDIT: Lol, it had to be 6:30.

Bledo_2025 March 25th, 2013 9:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ch4r1zard (Post 7595467)
Actually u get Charmander from a lady in the house next to fuchsia PC, Squirtle is in one of the houses in Pewter city. Not sure where to get bulbasaur however (i never found him)

Bulbasaur is in Pewter city, Charmander is in Fuchsia City, Squirtle is in Saffron City and Mudkip is in Crystal Caves

XeroNos March 25th, 2013 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bledo_2025 (Post 7596104)
Bulbasaur is in Pewter city, Charmander is in Fuchsia City, Squirtle is in Saffron City and Mudkip is in Crystal Caves

I think Mudkip is removed from Crystal cave because on the main floor even all wild encounters are removed strangely

ch4r1zard March 26th, 2013 3:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bledo_2025 (Post 7596104)
Bulbasaur is in Pewter city, Charmander is in Fuchsia City, Squirtle is in Saffron City and Mudkip is in Crystal Caves

bah my mistake, i knew charmander for sure though

sasasayatusa March 26th, 2013 6:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdisney (Post 7595741)
Ive read conflicting things, do I need to restart my save everytime I update or can I keep my save?

I have the same question. I dont want start the game for nothing.

Satoshi Ookami March 26th, 2013 8:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sasasayatusa (Post 7596519)
I have the same question. I dont want start the game for nothing.

Depends on the update... if you update from 3.2 or older to 3.3, it's better to start anew. If you just update from 3.3 to 3.3xxxxxxxxxx then you are safe to use your old save.

Jack_The_Riper March 26th, 2013 6:56 PM

Dear LAZ;
I gotta say i'm loving this hack, but in all honesty i can't help but feel that some Pokemon's move-sets ought to be revised, I know you don't want to be just like HG/SS, but with a IV gen battle system the III gen moves seem to come short. Something specific for this room would be perfect, albeit i know that would be a lot of work, and you don't necessary want to do it, I'm just pointing out that little thing that has been bothering me.

As an example HootHoot needs to rely on peck (damage 35, and physical) until it learns Confusion as Noctowl at lvl 41, unless you found some decent move (TM/Tutor) which is both Sp.Attack and STABs with him, hoothoot is worth nothing. It's similar with a Phanpi, it doesn't have much running for it at the beginning except Tackle (and this is worst tackle, before revamp, 35/95)
Again those are just examples, and i'm not complaining, just pointing out the only thing that i tough could be done better on this excellent hack.

Bledo_2025 March 27th, 2013 8:53 AM

After defeating the team nexus, where ends the game?

XeroNos March 27th, 2013 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bledo_2025 (Post 7597793)
After defeating the team nexus, where ends the game?

If you are saying on Orange Islands then yes, the current beta ends there

kffweb March 28th, 2013 4:49 AM

Hi,

just recently updated from 3.2 to 3.3; Is there an option to "refresh" the pokedex?
I've caught / found several pokemon for which the dex doesn't show the full info / caught symbol... this also includes some evolutions.

Cybraxia March 28th, 2013 12:19 PM

bug/glitch
shiny gyarados does not appear at the lake
going into the mahogany rocket base will teleport you outside of the room map and you will be unable to return using escape ropes, fly etc.

Glyph Reader March 28th, 2013 2:07 PM

Err, not to be a bother, but how do you find the Clear Bell? It said something about the Ruins of the Alps.

XeroNos March 28th, 2013 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kffweb (Post 7598722)
Hi,

just recently updated from 3.2 to 3.3; Is there an option to "refresh" the pokedex?
I've caught / found several pokemon for which the dex doesn't show the full info / caught symbol... this also includes some evolutions.

Converting the old game into the latest beta is sort of banned by the creators because the game will get glitched

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minepow2 (Post 7599187)
Err, not to be a bother, but how do you find the Clear Bell? It said something about the Ruins of the Alps.

Yes, there is a secret area inside which teleport's you into an old abandoned island where you have to find that Bell

Satoshi Ookami March 29th, 2013 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kffweb (Post 7598722)
Is there an option to "refresh" the pokedex?
I've caught / found several pokemon for which the dex doesn't show the full info / caught symbol... this also includes some evolutions.

That happens even in clear new version... don't sweat it.

Quaresma.pl March 29th, 2013 1:17 AM

Please I need help, I beat E4 and Champion and after that I cant continue my journey to Konto because its end of the game and after "credits" I can only start new game.
The problem could be because I was saving game in my GBA not in game through the game panel control. My last save was after I beat Lance. Is it posible to play more or I need start everything over again? :(

PS. I love this hack, it's perfect remake of my fav official Pokemon game. Truly great job <3

Jambo51 March 29th, 2013 4:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ash493 (Post 7599739)
That happens even in clear new version... don't sweat it.

No it doesn't. Or at least, not that we're aware of. To the best of our knowledge, all of these bugs should be fixed, but we can't retrospectively repair the Pokédex. If you still have this bug happen, do tell. :)

Glyph Reader March 29th, 2013 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alienhunterx (Post 7599641)
Converting the old game into the latest beta is sort of banned by the creators because the game will get glitched




Yes, there is a secret area inside which teleport's you into an old abandoned island where you have to find that Bell

Where exactly is this teleport spot and how do I get there exactly? I would be very grateful if you did so.

EDIT: I found it, nevermind.

XeroNos March 29th, 2013 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quaresma.pl (Post 7599759)
Please I need help, I beat E4 and Champion and after that I cant continue my journey to Konto because its end of the game and after "credits" I can only start new game.
The problem could be because I was saving game in my GBA not in game through the game panel control. My last save was after I beat Lance. Is it posible to play more or I need start everything over again? :(

PS. I love this hack, it's perfect remake of my fav official Pokemon game. Truly great job <3

Have you saw the game saving itself when you registered your pokes in Hall of Fame?

Quaresma.pl March 30th, 2013 2:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alienhunterx (Post 7600890)
Have you saw the game saving itself when you registered your pokes in Hall of Fame?

Very short but yes I sow. Maby its something with emulation settings (save settings) on GBA

Satoshi Ookami March 30th, 2013 9:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jambo51 (Post 7599869)
No it doesn't. Or at least, not that we're aware of. To the best of our knowledge, all of these bugs should be fixed, but we can't retrospectively repair the Pokédex. If you still have this bug happen, do tell. :)

I thought I already informed you of this...
Or maybe someone else and I was just adding that it happens to me as well.


Konekodemon March 31st, 2013 6:58 AM

What would be cool is if you updated this to a DS hack, hacked from Heart Gold or Soul Silver. They have better and updated graphics. I realize then it will require a complete overhaul. But it will be so wort it. See for DS there's Heart Gold and Soul Silver, but no Crystal. So yours would fit in nicely. Plus, then I could put it on my DS flash drive and play it. I don't have a GBA flash drive.

Charzar March 31st, 2013 8:42 AM

Is the full game out?
I'm loving the graphics, and in-battle look !!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quaresma.pl (Post 7599759)
Please I need help, I beat E4 and Champion and after that I cant continue my journey to Konto because its end of the game and after "credits" I can only start new game.
The problem could be because I was saving game in my GBA not in game through the game panel control. My last save was after I beat Lance. Is it posible to play more or I need start everything over again? :(

PS. I love this hack, it's perfect remake of my fav official Pokemon game. Truly great job <3

If you play on VBA emulator:

1. You should delete a ".sav" file of the game, if you have one.
2. Go to: Options->Emulator->Save Type and check "Automatic" and "Flash 128k" (a "V" on the left)
3. Now, you have to redo your battle with the champ, and hopefully it will save/load.
4. If it doesn't, save in-game before battling champion, and reset game, and see if the save file is there, if it is there; close the emulator, and reopen, and play from the in-game save.
5. Now it should be normal.


I'm sorry if you find this messy, but I'm just trying to help :)

Jambo51 March 31st, 2013 9:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ash493 (Post 7601422)

I thought I already informed you of this...
Or maybe someone else and I was just adding that it happens to me as well.


No, I'm asking you for specifics since I can't get any such bugs to appear in the game now. Upgrading from an older version will always cause this due to changes, but such is the risk you take when playing a beta version of a product.

What I'm asking for is specifics of where you still get the wrong Pokémon being registered so that I can go about trying to fix them. So, if you're getting it, tell me where and how and I'll try to fix it.

XeroNos March 31st, 2013 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konekodemon (Post 7602556)
What would be cool is if you updated this to a DS hack, hacked from Heart Gold or Soul Silver. They have better and updated graphics. I realize then it will require a complete overhaul. But it will be so wort it. See for DS there's Heart Gold and Soul Silver, but no Crystal. So yours would fit in nicely. Plus, then I could put it on my DS flash drive and play it. I don't have a GBA flash drive.

It is very easy to play this man. You just need a VBA emulator and a GBA ROM

ReoNeky April 1st, 2013 5:20 AM

Great remake! I like the tiles! Keep it up buddy! Very good video!

See you!

Satoshi Ookami April 1st, 2013 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jambo51 (Post 7602824)
No, I'm asking you for specifics since I can't get any such bugs to appear in the game now. Upgrading from an older version will always cause this due to changes, but such is the risk you take when playing a beta version of a product.

What I'm asking for is specifics of where you still get the wrong Pokémon being registered so that I can go about trying to fix them. So, if you're getting it, tell me where and how and I'll try to fix it.

I would like to help you but I'm afraid, I cannot...
It's been a while since I played LC... Although, I do remember that it happened with many Pokemon... there was no specification...

sasasayatusa April 1st, 2013 11:56 AM

On final version this game will have something like battle frontier?

I really like the hack but I love when a big challenge is waiting for me after all the game like on emerald or flora sky :3

Bigdog April 1st, 2013 5:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konekodemon (Post 7602556)
What would be cool is if you updated this to a DS hack, hacked from Heart Gold or Soul Silver. They have better and updated graphics. I realize then it will require a complete overhaul. But it will be so wort it. See for DS there's Heart Gold and Soul Silver, but no Crystal. So yours would fit in nicely. Plus, then I could put it on my DS flash drive and play it. I don't have a GBA flash drive.

I have updated graphics at least for a few sprites that could go for a Crystal DS remake, but not much else.

XeroNos April 1st, 2013 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sasasayatusa (Post 7604539)
On final version this game will have something like battle frontier?

I really like the hack but I love when a big challenge is waiting for me after all the game like on emerald or flora sky :3

How can this game has a Battle Frontier. Man this is a FireRed ROM based hack not the Ruby or Emerald one. Secondly as a Crystal remake in Kanto and Johto, the Battle Frontier makes no sense in it. By the way it has a Battle Tower if you wanna try it but I heard it is buggy in there

linkandzelda April 2nd, 2013 2:58 AM

I wanted to wait until April Fools was over so I could post this message.

I’ve come to a few decisions that most people probably won’t like. As much as I like rom hacking and working on LC, I need to start concentrating fully on the rest of my life. Ever since beginning rom hacking my personal life has been greatly affected, both physically and mentally. I try my best to keep a bright face for all my fans and to continue to work on stuff as much as possible, but it’s tough trying to keep up with everything all the time. You can only push yourself so far before you reach a point where you have to stop.

I’ll be 22 years old in less than a month and I need to start moving forward with my life. I’ve worked on LC for almost 6 years, during which time I was not able to properly dedicate myself to anything else. My personal interests as well as studies started to decline to the point where days pass by and nothing is done. Eventually, I was unable to keep working on LC in the capacity I had done around 2009 when releasing Beta 2.1. For these last 3-4 years I’ve been stuck, not being able to fully work on LC but also not being able to move on and start anything else.

I don’t know if you guys remember, but on the 10th of October 2010 at 10:10:10 I posted the Liquid Crystal Continuation Program. This was after I had the first signs that I couldn’t carry on without damaging myself further. So I tried to get out of it and released that. But, that didn’t help me get out of it. I was addicted to rom hacking and came back a month later after becoming bored.

I wanted to finish LC by the end of 2010, and I could have done it if I worked as much as I did originally. Studies got in the way, I felt mentally and physically drained from all the projects I was involved in, and I lost motivation to hack most of the time. The amount that was accomplished during the last 4 years was not comparable to the progress from years before, and this made me sad every day that I was no longer the LaZ I used to be.

Even during my free time, I was unable to settle down and get work done. I wasn’t even able to commit to small things like playing games and watching TV. I was just sitting around in limbo watching the days pass by being paralyzed by all my thoughts. Some days are better than others of course, where I’m able to work on LC for a short period while I have the energy and drive to do it.

For these reasons I’ve decided to take a hiatus from rom hacking until further notice. This means that the development of LC will stop as well. I’ve spoken to the other members of the LC team (Zeikku, Jambo51, FIQ) and they are aware of my decision. My main focus needs to be university and building my life in game development. By this time next year I need to be making a living and surviving or I’ll end up on the streets with no job.

Rest assured, people will still be able to download LC from Linkandzelda.com in it’s current form. You can still submit bugs in the same places as before, and the RHO Social page will continue to remain open. Why? Because I’ll be back at some point in the future, after I have a chance to stop thinking about LC for a while. In a few days time I'll request the thread to be closed.

In addition to this I will be stopping pretty much all my other projects in some way or another, except for those related to game development: my core focus for my life.

Lot's of people will be sad and will probably disagree with this outcome. But, this is my choice and my decision. I've reflected enough upon this and this is what I want to do.

I hope people are considerate of my decision and I thank everyone who has worked with me over these years; it's been truly irreplaceable.

Regards,
Linkandzelda

karatekid552 April 2nd, 2013 5:05 AM

LaZ, I want to let you know that I wish you good luck in the future. I have showed a few of my non-hacker friends LC and they absolutly love it. You did a really great job. I understand completely why you are leaving, so make sure you hit them hard! I want to see you in the credits for a game withen a year:p.

I feel like I just got here and already I have seen so many hackers drop out. So, go get them and make sure you don't get left out on the street!!! I already look forward to the day you return (possibly with some secrets from Nintendo?:p).

Good luck,
Roger a.k.a. Karatekid552

-Slick- April 2nd, 2013 7:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkandzelda (Post 7605360)
I wanted to wait until April Fools was over so I could post this message.

I’ve come to a few decisions that most people probably won’t like. As much as I like rom hacking and working on LC, I need to start concentrating fully on the rest of my life. Ever since beginning rom hacking my personal life has been greatly affected, both physically and mentally. I try my best to keep a bright face for all my fans and to continue to work on stuff as much as possible, but it’s tough trying to keep up with everything all the time. You can only push yourself so far before you reach a point where you have to stop.

I’ll be 22 years old in less than a month and I need to start moving forward with my life. I’ve worked on LC for almost 6 years, during which time I was not able to properly dedicate myself to anything else. My personal interests as well as studies started to decline to the point where days pass by and nothing is done. Eventually, I was unable to keep working on LC in the capacity I had done around 2009 when releasing Beta 2.1. For these last 3-4 years I’ve been stuck, not being able to fully work on LC but also not being able to move on and start anything else.

I don’t know if you guys remember, but on the 10th of October 2010 at 10:10:10 I posted the Liquid Crystal Continuation Program. This was after I had the first signs that I couldn’t carry on without damaging myself further. So I tried to get out of it and released that. But, that didn’t help me get out of it. I was addicted to rom hacking and came back a month later after becoming bored.

I wanted to finish LC by the end of 2010, and I could have done it if I worked as much as I did originally. Studies got in the way, I felt mentally and physically drained from all the projects I was involved in, and I lost motivation to hack most of the time. The amount that was accomplished during the last 4 years was not comparable to the progress from years before, and this made me sad every day that I was no longer the LaZ I used to be.

Even during my free time, I was unable to settle down and get work done. I wasn’t even able to commit to small things like playing games and watching TV. I was just sitting around in limbo watching the days pass by being paralyzed by all my thoughts. Some days are better than others of course, where I’m able to work on LC for a short period while I have the energy and drive to do it.

For these reasons I’ve decided to take a hiatus from rom hacking until further notice. This means that the development of LC will stop as well. I’ve spoken to the other members of the LC team (Zeikku, Jambo51, FIQ) and they are aware of my decision. My main focus needs to be university and building my life in game development. By this time next year I need to be making a living and surviving or I’ll end up on the streets with no job.

Rest assured, people will still be able to download LC from Linkandzelda.com in it’s current form. You can still submit bugs in the same places as before, and the RHO Social page will continue to remain open. Why? Because I’ll be back at some point in the future, after I have a chance to stop thinking about LC for a while. In a few days time I'll request the thread to be closed.

In addition to this I will be stopping pretty much all my other projects in some way or another, except for those related to game development: my core focus for my life.

Lot's of people will be sad and will probably disagree with this outcome. But, this is my choice and my decision. I've reflected enough upon this and this is what I want to do.

I hope people are considerate of my decision and I thank everyone who has worked with me over these years; it's been truly irreplaceable.

Regards,
Linkandzelda

Being someone from the same generation as you, I totally understand. I'm turning 22 as well in a few months and the amount of stress I have because of college classes and software testing studies is too much for me. This obstacle prevented me from working on my own rom hack, a dream I had since I was a kid. It's not easy when there's so much to do and so little time. So I kind of get where you're coming from. Although this news may be unfortunate for us, the community definitely appreciates all the work that you have contributed. You made one of the greatest hacks I have ever had the privilege of laying my eyes on, and during times of depression it helped me relieve some stress with its nostalgic qualities and extras. Thank you for all your hard work and efforts even while having so much weight on your shoulders. I wish you success in your goals and hope everything goes the way you planned.

lukasz_pro April 2nd, 2013 9:51 AM

i hope u will comeback someday
this hack is too awesome and it must be finished :)
good luck ^^

miksy91 April 2nd, 2013 11:36 AM

I hardly know you, and I haven't contributed your progress on LC by cheering you up during the years. Yet, I wanted to say that you've taken the right step ahead, although it may have been difficult to do.

I've also pondered these same things as you have. I'm also turning 22 before the summer, and have quite a lot of university studies to take care of. Rom hacking is fun, but it has to be kept on the background, with all the other possible interests.

I personally do most of my homework with a computer these days. So occasionally, I find myself a good excuse for not continuing them by starting to do rom hacking instead. Luckily, I have had enough time to catch up with my studies, even if I slacked off for a little while.

But I do sympatize your feelings and if I was in your shoes, I'd do the same thing. Yet, I wouldn't feel "right" about doing this either..

You've got a lot of fans wanting see Liquid Crystal being complete one day. But if you view LC from another aspect, it's just a game anyway, all of these are. It's not like it's going to ruin anyone's life unless you finish it, so it's a way better to focus on putting everything in life back to piece for now.
Personally, I have my own life going on pretty well so I can prioritisize hacking quite high. But more importantly, I make sure to keep in touch with my friends, do sports and get good grades at school, and have even decided to form a family in the near future for that matter.

But, this is how life is. As cruel as it sounds, no one can just assume everything going in the way intended.

I can't really symphatize with the fans liking Liquid Crystal, I've never been that much into playing hacks myself. But, I want you to know that I do feel bad about the fact that you to have to cancel the job without your own will to do it. But like you've also realized yourself, that's for the best for now.

So, until you've gotten your life in a situation you don't have to worry about things such as "Is rom hacking going to this out of me?", you should just keep hacking away and focus on more important aspects in life. That's all just what I think though.

But in any case, I wish you best of luck! Hopefully, you find the time to get back to the scene later.

pleasebevalid April 2nd, 2013 2:41 PM

help me.Please.Somebody help me.I have no idea what to do with the clock!I haven't set the clock and I'm in orange island.I want to go back to Jhoto but the undersea express is due to arrive in "10 minutes".These 10 minutes don't pass without a clock!!I tried to turn it to real time clock but nothing happenned.Please don't tell me I have to start a new game.

bondo100993 April 2nd, 2013 3:51 PM

Where are all locations of in game trades? I googled it with no luck.

Btw how do I get all of the starters withot gameshark?
Am I able to get any towards the start of the game?

XeroNos April 2nd, 2013 10:35 PM

This would probably be the last post I am going to made in Liquid Crystal. Ahh such beautiful days those were when I joined PokeCummunity and played Liquid crystal. Well I must say you have taken a very very Good decision and I wish you best of luck for your future man. Also my heartiest congrats to make this hack in whatever form it is in.

FINALLY HOPING TO SEE YOU AGAIN IN FUTURE !!! GOOD BYE DEAR LAZ.........:(

mihir April 3rd, 2013 12:39 AM

I was just wondering, when you get tm25 thunder in liquid crystal, you get it during a thunderstorm from a person who looks like a bug catcher. But even when it is raining and there is a thunderstorm, i can't seem to find him. Can anyone help?

Satoshi Ookami April 3rd, 2013 12:45 AM

It's unfortunate that this wasn't an April joke but we all understand your reasons...
Mainly because it's in most cases same for every older hacker...
May you be successful and once everything wears off, you may find some time to return to project we all love.
All the best to you.



First Mitchel, now LaZ, who else...?

FenrirDarkWolf April 3rd, 2013 1:34 AM

Well, LaZ, I don't know you too well, as I am fairly new, however, I do wish you good luck in you life, and I, and many others here, know that real life does override most other things, and, as I said, I wish you good luck in your life, and maybe one day, you might return to this lovely project of yours. :)

lowie April 3rd, 2013 3:28 AM

Can someone please explain me how I can fix the "wait 10 minutes" bug to get off Valencia island? I think I have to convert the clock into Real Time? If so how do I do that?

Thanks in advance.

mihir April 3rd, 2013 3:57 AM

Real time clock can be accessed by:
Options-Emulator-Real time clock.

lowie April 3rd, 2013 4:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mihir (Post 7606700)
Real time clock can be accessed by:
Options-Emulator-Real time clock.

Thanks a lot! It's fixed :)

Cammybob April 3rd, 2013 5:08 PM

Hey, wondering if anyone could help me here. When i go to speak to Blue in Cinnabar island, he doesn't warp back to his gym and just goes on about the rock looking funny. I have beaten all the other gym leaders and have no idea what to do next >.<

CrimsonK April 3rd, 2013 6:58 PM

Good luck getting your stuff together, LaZ. Being in a similar situation, I can empathize. Just come back whenever it's good for you. We'll be waiting.

On another note, I suppose I'll just report bugs as normal. This happened when I traded for "Rocky" in Violet city.

http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz2/DarkDurandal/onixtradefreeze.png

XeroNos April 3rd, 2013 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ash493 (Post 7606552)




First Mitchel, now LaZ, who else...?

You missed Zel there bro. Also SKY(12345). Nevermind I really hope he comes back

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cammybob (Post 7607468)
Hey, wondering if anyone could help me here. When i go to speak to Blue in Cinnabar island, he doesn't warp back to his gym and just goes on about the rock looking funny. I have beaten all the other gym leaders and have no idea what to do next >.<

There is a cave opening behind him. Press A on it and an entrance will appear. You can also use walk through walls cheat for this purpose

Satoshi Ookami April 4th, 2013 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alienhunterx (Post 7607929)
You missed Zel there bro. Also SKY(12345). Nevermind I really hope he comes back[/COLOR]

Zel never mentioned his retirement, we just knew he wasn't coming back.
I could as well mention HackMew but I only tried to mention those who wrote letter of retirement =)

Hound of Justice April 4th, 2013 12:40 AM

Didnt Zel say something about returning to ShinyGold?

Anyway is there any work going on this hack i dnt see it getting updated that much like it was on january this year

destinedjagold April 4th, 2013 1:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElitePokes (Post 7608070)
Anyway is there any work going on this hack i dnt see it getting updated that much like it was on january this year

Uh...
Maybe I should point out LaZ's post from the previous page.
It's a long one, so it's impossible for you to miss that.

---o0o---

Anyway, to LaZ, yeah, that's probably how life works to us pipz who are growing old and realizing the things which truly needs our attention. :\
Sad to see you go, but I'm looking forward to see you again. ^^

I may not post here frequently, unlike the others, but I also played your game and was expecting for it to be completed. Aw well.

I wish you the best of luck with your life. :3
Bring back some snacks when you return, btw, else, I'll kill you. o,o :3

lowie April 4th, 2013 3:24 AM

Where does 3.1 version ends? I assume in Leaf Bay City? :/

wing44 April 4th, 2013 11:03 AM

Hi all,

I have been looking into the vs seeker option for liquid Crystal and It is meant to work by activating the poke gear. However, when i activate the pokegear, it comes up with the gear options instead - phone etc.

How do I enable VS Seeker?

Hound of Justice April 4th, 2013 11:47 AM

Wew...
My bad since most posts in this topic are noob questions i skip posts and pages so i missed it...

Didnt expect this hack to die atleast now after Link said he got some weeks to work on it and also this hack is almost complete... but its his hack and his life i wish him the best in life...

Is there any 100% finished hack i just see ppl abandon their projects at half way no offence but when u start something and it becomes popular you finish it i seen it many times so its getting frustrating waiting for years to play a finished product and then this :D

XeroNos April 4th, 2013 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wing44 (Post 7608671)
Hi all,

I have been looking into the vs seeker option for liquid Crystal and It is meant to work by activating the poke gear. However, when i activate the pokegear, it comes up with the gear options instead - phone etc.

How do I enable VS Seeker?

Well the Pokegear was the VS Seeker itself in here. Never mind just make it as a select option and try it. Mind you not all trainers in both region offer Rematch

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElitePokes (Post 7608732)
Wew...
My bad since most posts in this topic are noob questions i skip posts and pages so i missed it...

Didnt expect this hack to die atleast now after Link said he got some weeks to work on it and also this hack is almost complete... but its his hack and his life i wish him the best in life...

Is there any 100% finished hack i just see ppl abandon their projects at half way no offence but when u start something and it becomes popular you finish it i seen it many times so its getting frustrating waiting for years to play a finished product and then this :D

Well he actually mentioned he might come back so let us all hope dearly for that and make our prayers :cheeky:

Hound of Justice April 5th, 2013 3:01 AM

Lol so maybe theres a chance i will got to see this completed when im 60 years old or something :D

Satoshi Ookami April 5th, 2013 3:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by destinedjagold (Post 7608097)
else, I'll kill you. o,o :3

Now, there's no way out, LaZ =D
You simply need to return =D

lukasz_pro April 5th, 2013 4:34 AM

sory for stiupid question but Zel is dead ? o.O
im asking because lot of people says r.i.p at his profile
someone know him ? he quit room hacking forever ?

XeroNos April 5th, 2013 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukasz_pro (Post 7609934)
sory for stiupid question but Zel is dead ? o.O
im asking because lot of people says r.i.p at his profile
someone know him ? he quit room hacking forever ?

Oh no no I don't think he is dead. It is just he became a ghost member in Poke Community due to his life

ablahblah987 April 5th, 2013 11:58 PM

Could somebody please tell me where to catch Staryu, and also is it possible to get an Electabuzz or an Elekid before Kanto?
Thanks in advance

KnightlyGamer April 7th, 2013 3:33 AM

Just downloaded this. Too bad that it's on hold, though.

Bix Nood April 7th, 2013 3:54 AM

LaZ, thanks anyway. Even if it's on hold, LC remains a great game as it is.

Zeikku™ April 7th, 2013 9:45 AM

While LaZ is putting LC on a hiatus, it doesn't mean that I won't be working on Liquid Crystal for when he and the project returns. While people may consider this the end of the project, I can assure you that this will be completed when the time is right. Consider this your break before you experience the hack in a much better standard and it'll be worth the wait.

I'm currently working on some music and planning some new graphics. I can't say specifically what songs and graphics you will see in future at this moment in time, but it should be very different.

Music and occasional graphical tests will be showcased on my YouTube Channel.

BlazeIt April 7th, 2013 10:23 AM

Hey guys do you think this team is any good

Typhlosion
Amphros
Gardevoir
Salamence
Tyranitar
Heracross

XeroNos April 7th, 2013 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ablahblah987 (Post 7611381)
Could somebody please tell me where to catch Staryu, and also is it possible to get an Electabuzz or an Elekid before Kanto?
Thanks in advance

Yes you can find Staryu on the south of Whirl Islands. They are even inside them on water ponds. Also they appear in the night more (happened with me). As for Elekid I don't remember its location but Electabuzz can be first encountered on power plant in Kanto. I am sure of it

ablahblah987 April 7th, 2013 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alienhunterx (Post 7615009)
Yes you can find Staryu on the south of Whirl Islands. They are even inside them on water ponds. Also they appear in the night more (happened with me). As for Elekid I don't remember its location but Electabuzz can be first encountered on power plant in Kanto. I am sure of it

Thank you sir

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bbqstingray April 8th, 2013 4:36 AM

There is this problem where after completing the pokemon league and credits. The game says that my save file has been deleted... does anyone know how to fix this?

BlazeIt April 8th, 2013 6:02 AM

Anyone know where to find Ralts and Heracross by chance?

* typhlosion * April 8th, 2013 9:35 AM

You can find Ralts near MR. Pokémon's House and Heracross in the grass right before Azelea Town, although both of them are extremely rare ;)

-Slick- April 8th, 2013 2:31 PM

This is probably a really stupid question, and I guess I'm stupid for asking but is it possible to have rematches in this version? I ask because I know the pokegear isn't complete yet I seen youtube videos of people rematching gym leaders. Is it only for them or for regular trainers too? Sorry if this was asked before, I tried searching

FenrirDarkWolf April 8th, 2013 2:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gameb0y (Post 7615717)
This is probably a really stupid question, and I guess I'm stupid for asking but is it possible to have rematches in this version? I ask because I know the pokegear isn't complete yet I seen youtube videos of people rematching gym leaders. Is it only for them or for regular trainers too? Sorry if this was asked before, I tried searching

Well, there is a box in the player's room that will reset all the trainers to being unfought, but they will be at the same level that they would be at when you would first fight them.
I know this because I've seen this question asked somewhere on here before.

karatekid552 April 8th, 2013 4:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenrirDarkWolf (Post 7615731)
Well, there is a box in the player's room that will reset all the trainers to being unfought, but they will be at the same level that they would be at when you would first fight them.
I know this because I've seen this question asked somewhere on here before.

This box is accessible from the very beginning of the game.XD Quite funny to find before you have even defeated a single trainer.

XeroNos April 8th, 2013 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gameb0y (Post 7615717)
This is probably a really stupid question, and I guess I'm stupid for asking but is it possible to have rematches in this version? I ask because I know the pokegear isn't complete yet I seen youtube videos of people rematching gym leaders. Is it only for them or for regular trainers too? Sorry if this was asked before, I tried searching

Guys what about that VS Seeker feature. Is it changed in 3.3?

iamderek17 April 9th, 2013 12:37 AM

does anyone know when will quilava learn flamewheel in this game? Coz the last move my quilava learned is ember and he's now level 30 with no other moves...
And i think synchronize ability here don't affect wild encounter coz i have an adamant abra with synchronize in my 1st slot but i can't encounter any other adamant

FenrirDarkWolf April 9th, 2013 2:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamderek17 (Post 7616393)
does anyone know when will quilava learn flamewheel in this game? Coz the last move my quilava learned is ember and he's now level 30 with no other moves...
And i think synchronize ability here don't affect wild encounter coz i have an adamant abra with synchronize in my 1st slot but i can't encounter any other adamant

What level is he now?
Cause he should've learned it, according to Gen III moveset rules, at 31.

iamderek17 April 9th, 2013 6:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenrirDarkWolf (Post 7616478)
What level is he now?
Cause he should've learned it, according to Gen III moveset rules, at 31.

Oh, my bad, thanks for pointing it out it really helped and yeah i leveled it up to 31 and he learned it. maybe what i see in bulbapedia is the genIV moveset.

FenrirDarkWolf April 9th, 2013 3:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamderek17 (Post 7616684)
Oh, my bad, thanks for pointing it out it really helped and yeah i leveled it up to 31 and he learned it. maybe what i see in bulbapedia is the genIV moveset.

Yeah, it took me a bit to figure a bit to figure it out...


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