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Winter Wonderland September 17th, 2013 11:36 AM

The Leola Project
 




A Letter From The Editor

In keeping with the Progressing Hacks forum rules, I am required to include an introduction to this thread. With that being said, you can call me Winter. You do not need to know anything about me, since this thread isn't about me. If you want to know about me, you can post a Visitor Message--not a Private Message, as I'll delete it and consider it clutter. That is all. Thanks.

This ROM hack is a game of Fire Red. BPRE1.0 to be exact. I can't tell you where to find such a thing, as it is illegal. However, I have a friend who can help you. He goes by the name "Google." Use that information however you wish.



The Prologue


Often times, it is not he of noble blood that rises to greatness; or he of the direct opposite circumstances. It does not take a genius to uncover great, hidden truths, no. Sometimes, all it takes is a normal person to be at the wrong place at the right time.

Tale has been passed down, generation to generation of the two trainers, Mark and Leola who heroically triumphed over the band of the treacherous trainers known as the Abyssal Crusaders in days of forgotten times. Armed with their companions, they battled against hordes of these traitors to the nation that stood in the past, and ultimately lost their lives in the battle in one, final, grand moment of pure selflessness and sacrifice.

The site in which the battle took place, in today’s time, is known as the Highlander Pass and is a wonderful landscape of lush scenery and flowing bodies of water teeming with the life of several Pokémon that inhabit the area. It is left as a tribute to the two brave warriors who have been lost in a world in which treachery stuck its filthy fingers and tainted. Their graves are said to be somewhere within the Highlander Pass, but it has never been discovered and searches have long been abandoned.

Today, this story is nothing but a fairy tale, much like Jack and the Beanstalk or Cinderella and the Seven Dwarves—only used to entertain the mind of children. Today you are just a normal, young boy; at the wrong place, but at the right time.



The Story So Far


Summer

The world is alive with the songs of summer, created by the bright birds and carried by the soft, cheek-kissing winds. The sun’s comforting warmth, in addition to the blue skies and fully-bloomed flowers set the perfect mood for an adventure. Today, Sonny Kalen, an average teenage boy, is sent on a simple errand for his long-time friend, Harold. As with all plans, never do things go accordingly. What does Derek want? What is the story behind the peculiar Sinclaire family? What in the world did Ms. Delfin mean? By summer’s end, Sonny will have these questions answered. With his Eevee by his side, Sonny is at the start of his adventure; and whether he likes it or not, there is nowhere to go but forward.



Features



Non - Standard

Along with the typical new story, new maps, etc., here are a list of features I do hope to include:
  • A new fast-travel system to replace FLY. More of a taxi service, to make travelling mandatory in-game.
  • Rest by bodies of freshwater to rejuvenate your Pokemon on those huge journeys through the wilderness!
  • Not all Pokemon are catch-able in game. Approximately 147 are.
  • Rewards, such as HMs/the ability to use HMs are earned via doing quests, not gyms.
  • Play as Mark and Leola in memory sequences you gain through side-quests--see what their world was like!
  • Four installments to the hack, one for each season with a different plot, based on the central plot.
Typical Features:
  • New maps, story, region
  • Eevee starter
  • No trades needed for evolution




Media


http://i.imgur.com/XHjU9YX.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/G780RKO.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/vMq5JSg.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/x20M04f.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/tuXA5Uw.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/8YlZOkx.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/7cxH5KS.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/MGi4ZDh.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/q6Ex6Ap.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/sXZs7Te.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/9IsMqTN.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/QR8TaS2.png
http://i.imgur.com/FRitfhC.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/4dr28b0.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/aS2kxlA.png
http://i.imgur.com/EVwajpj.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/Epcntnq.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/1BeM5fm.png
http://i.imgur.com/yjmtxAD.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/LDkx1fu.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/X5WtIKC.png
http://i.imgur.com/BmZsjmN.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/TTDdbra.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/x1B7pqT.png
http://i.imgur.com/QqBUhpM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/uDT5woH.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/TtXJwS1.png



Bugs Glitches and Oddities


  • Still need to finish Oak's introduction.




The Team

  • Winter Wonderland - Mapping, scripting, nit-pick things.
  • Full Metal - Anything I can't figure out. Go-to guy.
  • Teh Blazer - Scripting, graphics insertions, mapping on-call.
  • JNathan - CSS
  • Omega Zero - Scripting
  • Flandre Scarlet - World Map, Music, Graphics, Mapping
  • Shiny Quagsire - ASM
  • ep!c - ASM




Credits

  • Game Freak
  • Diegoisawesome




Questions You Should Not Ask

  • When is the hack coming out? We will release the hack when and if it's ready. We do not want to rush things as it could compromise the quality.
  • Can I be a beta tester? Everyone who posts on this thread is eligible to be a beta tester. However, if you ask, you then forfeit your opportunity to be one.
  • Can I help with this hack? If you think you can bring something beneficial to this hack, then you may apply here.
  • Will you include Pokémon from IV/V/VI generations? I will not.
  • What about Fakémon? Still no.




Download




Support


Want to support The Leola Project? Have a banner! http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/306/2/1/leola_proj__by_agous-d6spjmx.png

HTML Code:

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HTML Code:

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Thanks to Countryemo and Agous for this banner!




Closing Notes


Well, we've made it to the first beta. Leave your comments and criticism below. It's a pleasure to work with all of you.

Enjoy.



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Winter Wonderland September 19th, 2013 4:39 PM

Updated thread with CSS.

In the progress of mapping about three cave maps.

awipe1 September 19th, 2013 5:06 PM

This looks really good so far! Are you planning on changing the tilesets/OWs?

Winter Wonderland September 19th, 2013 5:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awipe1 (Post 7840652)
This looks really good so far! Are you planning on changing the tilesets/OWs?

I fully intend to, yes. Once I find a good tileset to use(you're free to recommend one) and a full set of OWs/trainer sprites to accompany them.

mikethepokemaster September 19th, 2013 5:28 PM

This look nicely done and can't wait until you put out a beta. I like how everything arranged too.

awipe1 September 19th, 2013 5:29 PM

I've currently been making a tileset for my ROM. The tileset is just for the outside world, So I only changed tileset0 right now. You can go to my ROM page and check it out and if you like it, I will send you just parts of the tileset that I used.

Winter Wonderland September 19th, 2013 5:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikethepokemaster (Post 7840684)
This look nicely done and can't wait until you put out a beta. I like how everything arranged too.

Arranged? How do you mean? Thanks for your compliment, and we are steadily working on a playable product.

Quote:

Originally Posted by awipe1 (Post 7840685)
I've currently been making a tileset for my ROM. The tileset is just for the outside world, So I only changed tileset0 right now. You can go to my ROM page and check it out and if you like it, I will send you just parts of the tileset that I used.

I will certainly check that out. And yeah, Tileset 0 is my main concern. Also a secondary outdoor tileset that would serve as a snow outdoor set.

Natsu Dragneel September 19th, 2013 6:00 PM

Since eevee is the starter pokemon, will sylveon be included in this hack?

Winter Wonderland September 19th, 2013 6:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drakath569 (Post 7840734)
Since eevee is the starter pokemon, will sylveon be included in this hack?



Questions you should not ask--number four: Will you include Pokémon from IV/V/VI generations?

No. No, I will not.

Echidna September 25th, 2013 6:25 PM

Holy... that story though. O_O

I read that twice, and hold up Ima go read it again.

...

WOW GIRL. I will play the hell out of this for the story alone. Simply wonderful. <3 I'll post a more in-depth critique when there's more material to work with, though. Good luck, and may the odds be forever in your favor.

Semyaza September 27th, 2013 11:06 PM

Hmm. This hack looks promising. I will be keeping an eye on it for further updates and developments, as I am sure you and your team won't disappoint.

NurseBarbra September 28th, 2013 1:47 PM

*Nerd voice* So when is it coming out hurrhurrhurr.
I have to say that for the first hack i've checked in a while this is nice. I like the lore behind it as well as the fact that it doesn't give much away. Needless to say I am excite.

socko September 28th, 2013 6:07 PM

Undoubtedly, this is possibly one of the best storyline I have ever read. Your mapping seems to work with the FireRed tiles beautifully, and I wouldn't have minded it if you were sticking to using the Fr tileset. Some tilesets that have impressed me are the Calis Projects tiles (although they are beginning to get overused) and the Dawn tileset. Good Luck!

Winter Wonderland September 28th, 2013 7:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Semyaza (Post 7852618)
Hmm. This hack looks promising. I will be keeping an eye on it for further updates and developments, as I am sure you and your team won't disappoint.

Stay tuned, updates to come soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NurseBarbra (Post 7853361)
*Nerd voice* So when is it coming out hurrhurrhurr.
I have to say that for the first hack i've checked in a while this is nice. I like the lore behind it as well as the fact that it doesn't give much away. Needless to say I am excite.

Thank you, that's what I was aiming for. I noticed all too much that when a ROM hack thread posts their story, it's not much of an introduction to their hack, it's more-or-less a guideline of what you'll be doing. Spoilers everywhere! That's no fun. So, I decided to read the back of books and games, and stuff. I realized the best method--in my opinion--to go about it is to set up a prologue: something that the potential players can read and say "Oh man... I gotta know more."

Thanks for noticing. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinkish Purple (Post 7853605)
Undoubtedly, this is possibly one of the best storyline I have ever read. Your mapping seems to work with the FireRed tiles beautifully, and I wouldn't have minded it if you were sticking to using the Fr tileset. Some tilesets that have impressed me are the Calis Projects tiles (although they are beginning to get overused) and the Dawn tileset. Good Luck!


Thank you. I appreciate your comments.

No worries about changing the tiles, it's pretty unlikely it'll happen. If you ask my team members, I'm pretty persnickety about what goes into this hack/series/installments/whatever you want to call it. So, in order for me to even put in some new tiles, it'd have to be some amazing tiles, and literally every detail had to be taken care of before they went in. All tiles to match new buildings/they have to match in style, combine nicely with palette; all the animations must be available, the OWs has to be able to match with the style of the tiles in order to blend well, then I'd need trainer sprites for all of the replaced OW's including back ones for the main character.

It's a lot to get into, but I try to be somewhat thorough.

However, I was toying with the idea of that being the general prologue, and having a prologue to each season, as I intended each season as separate ROM hacks, combined into one thread.

Thoughts on this?

Danny0317 September 28th, 2013 8:10 PM

I like it. Although a lot of people have Eevee as the starter, I still like it. Do you have a spupport banner? I would gladly put it in my signature!

Winter Wonderland September 28th, 2013 8:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Sneasel (Post 7853749)
I like it. Although a lot of people have Eevee as the starter, I still like it. Do you have a spupport banner? I would gladly put it in my signature!

At this moment, Play Me Casually does not have any support banners.

latias190 September 28th, 2013 11:04 PM

I can't wait until this is released.
Goodluck.
I look forward to playing it.

Winter Wonderland September 29th, 2013 8:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by latias190 (Post 7853987)
I can't wait until this is released.
Goodluck.
I look forward to playing it.

Thanks, we're working hard to provide a good playing experience.

esperance September 29th, 2013 8:54 AM

I must say this certainly looks promising.

And that story... wow. I like what you're doing here.

Winter Wonderland September 29th, 2013 9:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agentgeo (Post 7854459)
I must say this certainly looks promising.

And that story... wow. I like what you're doing here.

Thank you. I appreciate your compliments. This game, if all goes well, will have a lot more to it than just the legendary trainers. I have a lot planned and written out to make this game one truly worthy of being released. Stay tuned! There's going to be a lot to look forward to.

rep169 September 29th, 2013 9:40 AM

If you need a beta tester, I can help you. Ive played nearly all the pokemon hacks i can find. :D

Winter Wonderland September 29th, 2013 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rep169 (Post 7854531)
If you need a beta tester, I can help you. Ive played nearly all the pokemon hacks i can find. :D

This is essentially asking if you can beta test. A beta tester thoroughly explores every aspect of what they're doing. Like... for example... the thread of the game they want to beta test. If you were a good beta tester, you would've noticed this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Questions You Should Not Ask
Can I be a beta tester? Everyone who posts on this thread is eligible to be a beta tester. However, if you ask, you then forfeit your opportunity to be one.

You've forfeited your opportunity. I apologize.

rep169 September 29th, 2013 10:24 AM

Ok. I didn't know that. because i are only on this part of the forum. And I don't really read all the comments on the posts. So i apologize for asking.

UnlawfulExile September 29th, 2013 10:30 AM

That prologue sounds amazing and the idea of playing as the heroes in flashbacks really has me interested, I will be watching this thread closely and hope to see it do very well.

Winter Wonderland September 29th, 2013 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnlawfulExile (Post 7854561)
That prologue sounds amazing and the idea of playing as the heroes in flashbacks really has me interested, I will be watching this thread closely and hope to see it do very well.

Thanks, I appreciate your feedback. I have a number of things planned to keep you on your toes while you play these games through.

ShantyTown September 29th, 2013 3:58 PM

This isn't too important, but is that the actual title screen in-game? If so, nice job. It's really nice.

Would the "taxi service" be an HM move, or were you thinking it would be it's own thing?

Winter Wonderland September 29th, 2013 6:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShantyTown (Post 7854967)
This isn't too important, but is that the actual title screen in-game? If so, nice job. It's really nice.

Would the "taxi service" be an HM move, or were you thinking it would be it's own thing?

The titlescreen you see is the current one, but we are working on a very similar one to be implemented. As for the taxi service, no it's not an HM. The best way to describe it would be to compare it to the carriage system in Skyrim.

Varion Bluefire September 30th, 2013 2:02 AM

Nice hack ya got going here, You're working well with the FireRed GRaphics, do you plan to keep them, I hope so.
Anyways, best of luck with this ~!

Winter Wonderland September 30th, 2013 3:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Varion (Post 7855619)
Nice hack ya got going here, You're working well with the FireRed GRaphics, do you plan to keep them, I hope so.
Anyways, best of luck with this ~!

Well, I do intend to work with them, however, I am looking for new hero OW's and trainer sprites. I'm also looking for a snow set of tiles for the winter installment.

TheNightEon September 30th, 2013 8:00 AM

This seems like an amazing hack, Im looking forward to it, will be checking this thread often.

Winter Wonderland September 30th, 2013 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowPsychic (Post 7855879)
This seems like an amazing hack, Im looking forward to it, will be checking this thread often.

I'm glad you like it. If all goes well, there should be updates to come later today. Perhaps.

Winter Wonderland October 1st, 2013 6:58 PM

Hello, starlettes. Have some updates!

http://i.imgur.com/aS2kxlA.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/9IsMqTN.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/QR8TaS2.png
http://i.imgur.com/FRitfhC.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/4dr28b0.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/ixBWNoD.png

And so begins the hunt.

pranoydstriker October 2nd, 2013 12:23 AM

FEATURES : looks interesting taxi and all..i will surely try it as soon as a beta releases

Winter Wonderland October 2nd, 2013 11:59 AM

Thanks for your comments, I appreciate it.

countryemo October 2nd, 2013 12:18 PM

I really want to give you a hard time, but I really can't. The scripting and dialouge sounds amazing. I might actually play this.

uhackin October 2nd, 2013 8:27 PM

I would love to do an LP series on this if it's okay. It looks like a beautifully made progressing hack.

Winter Wonderland October 3rd, 2013 1:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by countryemo (Post 7859417)
I really want to give you a hard time, but I really can't. The scripting and dialouge sounds amazing. I might actually play this.

Thanks, dude. :) I appreciate it

Quote:

Originally Posted by uhackin (Post 7860418)
I would love to do an LP series on this if it's okay. It looks like a beautifully made progressing hack.


Once the hack is released, I'll be more than happy to put your LP on my thread.


Update: we now have an updated titlescreen. I'll post screenshot once I'm home.

Also, Full Metal and I are working on graphically overhauling the game. We will ask for opinions once the time comes, stay tuned.

destinedjagold October 3rd, 2013 9:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winter Wonderland (Post 7858200)

Can we say no?
Please let us say no! I don't want that old guy to abduct me! D:

xD

Anyway, nice hack your team has here. :3
I'm actually looking forward to play this~

Best of luck~

Winter Wonderland October 3rd, 2013 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by destinedjagold (Post 7862599)
Can we say no?
Please let us say no! I don't want that old guy to abduct me! D:

xD

Anyway, nice hack your team has here. :3
I'm actually looking forward to play this~

Best of luck~

You actually can say no! Just not in the way you'd expect.

And thanks, we're all working hard to make this a quality product.

Also, here's the titlescreen I mentioned earlier. It's not too different from the original, but I think this one is much better aesthetically.
http://i.imgur.com/6EEFOah.png

Falsever October 4th, 2013 3:36 AM

I don't know what to say. xD
This hack has a lot of potential!
I like the titlescreen and your story, it's freakin' awesome! :)

Best of luck, can't wait to play this. ~

AluminiumOxide October 5th, 2013 4:40 AM

Best of luck with your ptoject. I will download when it will release. By the screen shots this game looks great i hope you make a very good hack.

geekman October 5th, 2013 7:57 AM

I like a lot the maps and the titlescreen, but you should change the tiles, even if you want to use FR style. Those tiles were awesome some years ago, but now they have been used in too many hacks, and that makes them boring. Also, inserting tiles is really easy.
For the rest, I really like your hack, it has a really good looking.
P.S: Sorry for my english D:

Winter Wonderland October 5th, 2013 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rizon (Post 7862880)
I don't know what to say. xD
This hack has a lot of potential!
I like the titlescreen and your story, it's freakin' awesome! :)

Best of luck, can't wait to play this. ~

Thank you, thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhytham (Post 7864910)
Best of luck with your ptoject. I will download when it will release. By the screen shots this game looks great i hope you make a very good hack.

We're trying our best to make a great product.

Quote:

Originally Posted by geekman (Post 7865269)
I like a lot the maps and the titlescreen, but you should change the tiles, even if you want to use FR style. Those tiles were awesome some years ago, but now they have been used in too many hacks, and that makes them boring. Also, inserting tiles is really easy.
For the rest, I really like your hack, it has a really good looking.
P.S: Sorry for my english D:

Well, we're working on a graphical overhaul right now, and we'll be asking for opinions once the main set is complete. We intend to take the public opinion into account for our final decision.

unseenjosh October 6th, 2013 6:55 AM

Looks awesome, take your time, make it the best it can be, like no hack ever was.

Winter Wonderland October 6th, 2013 6:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unseenjosh (Post 7867499)
Looks awesome, take your time, make it the best it can be, like no hack ever was.

Thanks. I don't intend to release a premature hack.

GaryFreakingOak October 6th, 2013 8:57 PM

Jeepers. From what y'all have shown so far, I'm impressed :)

Really like the story and the fast-travel feature. I'll keep my eye on this one for sure, best of luck!

Winter Wonderland October 7th, 2013 7:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryFreakingOak (Post 7868855)
Jeepers. From what y'all have shown so far, I'm impressed :)

Really like the story and the fast-travel feature. I'll keep my eye on this one for sure, best of luck!


Thanks!

I'm currently mapping some other routes. :3

Winter Wonderland October 13th, 2013 1:11 PM

Announcement: I am looking for beta testers now, as I intend to release a beta in the coming weeks. The next five "qualified" people to post will be selected.

Do not think that just because you're not an avid hacker, that you are not eligible to beta test. I am looking for a variety of people.

If interested, fill this form:
Beta test form:
Spoiler:

Emulator being used:
Operating system used:
ROM hacking experience:
List of hacks played:
Promise to check every single square possible(Y/N):
Thoughts on the prologue:
What do you think of the screenies?:
What do you think is gonna happen throughout this story, taking what you know from the thread so far:


Best of luck to applicants.

Lucifer-san October 13th, 2013 2:23 PM

Here's my application..
Emulator being used:UO GPSP Kai/Visual Boy Advance
Operating system used: Gateway NoteBook
ROM hacking experience: Not much beside basic spriting, mapping, and scripting.
List of hacks played: Pokemon Ruby Destiny Trilogy, Pokemon Flora Sky, Pokemon Azure Horizons, Pokemon Shiny Gold, Pokemon Dark Rising, Pokemon Glazed, Pokemon Light Platinum, Pokemon Liquid Crystal, Pokemon Rijon Adventure, Pokemon Shattered Dreams, Pokemon SkyLine, Pokemon Snakewood, Pokemon Ash Gray, Pokemon Dark Cry TLOG(The Legend Of Giratina), etc;
Promise to check every single square possible(Y/N): Yes
Thoughts on the prologue: The prologue reminds me of the Shin Megami Tensei: Persona games in the way that the character usually just happens to end up in the wrong place at the right time. It also seems rather mysterious and hooks the potential player into wanting to know what is really going on and what is going to happen, but I digress.
What do you think of the screenies?: I like the screenies so far as they don't reveal much of the story while allowing you a bit of preview of what's to come. From what I see in one of the screens it looks like your character may be going to some type of school but I could be wrong. Also with the OW, I think it looks rather nice for not being something custom and will probably get better with a new tile-set if done properly but, I digress.
What do you think is gonna happen throughout this story, taking what you know from the thread so far: Hmm if I had to make a guess most likely something from the past will come back and begin to interfere with what is happening in the world. Your character will then somehow get involved because he, as you said, was in the wrong place at the right time. This also means that your character is, as much as I dislike it, the chosen one who will most likely defeat whatever obstacles that he will come to face whether it be some evil force bent on mass destruction or a evil team with a goal that they feel is good for them. However you, the character, will also be able to pick want you will do along the way. Along the way your character will meet new friends and most likely enemies who's only purpose is to hinder you or maybe even some who wish to, as cliche it is to say, turn you to the dark-side. Eventually your character will reach the end of his journey and will most likely fight against what is their ultimate and true enemy and will if successful come out triumphant and realize that all those times he questioned himself along the way and people battled him was all for this moment, and then his final realization will be that everything happens for a reason even if you wish it not to.

Winter Wonderland October 14th, 2013 11:12 AM

That is one out of five. I'll contact you once it's time for you to test.

dhogan October 14th, 2013 7:56 PM

Hi, I would like to apply to be a beta tester.

Application:
Emulator being used: Visual Boy Advance
Operating system used: HP EliteBook
ROM hacking experience: Just a little basic mapping and scripting
List of hacks played: Ash Gray, Dark Rising, Flora Sky, Glazed, Liquid Crystal, Shiny Gold, Rijon, Brown, Snakewood, Ruby Destiny, Victory Fire, Resolute, and many others.
Promise to check every single square possible(Y/N): Yes
Thoughts on the prologue: Sounds interesting. A solid story could be told around this premise that you are just a regular person who ends up having to be the hero. It will be interesting to see this story told to the player during gameplay. The “Abysmal Crusaders” is a great name for an evil group.
What do you think of the screenies?: They look very good. Interested to see Eevee as the starter. The cover looks amazing. Intrigued by the “fight” or “pay” option.
What do you think is gonna happen throughout this story, taking what you know from the thread so far: I believe that while playing memory sequences as Mark and Leola, the player/character will learn what it means to be a hero/heroine and what it means to be selfless. Then the player will have the option to be selfless and follow in the footsteps of Mark and Leola by dying for what is right, or to live by striking some sort of deal with the reincarnated Abysmal Crusaders.

Elaitenstile October 14th, 2013 11:04 PM

I've been noticing this hack for quite some time now. I seem to feel this hack has got the "zing" that many other budding hacks have missed. Perhaps it's because of the queer presentation, perhaps it's because of the ominous storyline... I wonder which. But this much is true, it has caught my eye. I'll be watching the Non-Standard section of the Features section for quite some time from now on. Now usually I'd comment on hacks that are complete or nearing completion, but I have to say this one sure looks nice.

I like your attitude with the hack and the plan of a quadrology. I do hope to see more of this, and I hope to get a lot of output from your idea dump. While I cannot be of assistance to you, I will continue to watch this hack closely. It's one of the times when a person feels like playing the thing, casually, you know? No pressure, nor rush. Just like playing any other game.

The hack's initial screenshots and the input in the Prologue has made me acquire a lot of questions. For starters, how often will you update the main thread with more screenshots and the like? Then, if at all you plan to change the tiles, what type of a tileset style do you aim for? Will the graphics get overhauled sooner or later? Is the game's storyline going to be more intense than normal Pokémon games with regard to wordings, happenings, violence etc.?

Aside from the above rant, keep up the good work to you and your team ;)

M.L October 15th, 2013 9:14 AM

Well look what we have here, a wild hack appears..
I will not lie and I have to admit I do enjoy the Fire red tiiles being used! (better use those trees shading correctly or some people may eat you alive.

The hack looks great maps scripts graphics and I do say i would enjoy playing it.
You want beta testers i would be happy to apply but honestly forms they take too long I have experience though.
Well good luck with this hack I look forward to seeing it in the future!

Winter Wonderland October 15th, 2013 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhogan (Post 7882856)
Hi, I would like to apply to be a beta tester.

Application:
Emulator being used: Visual Boy Advance
Operating system used: HP EliteBook
ROM hacking experience: Just a little basic mapping and scripting
List of hacks played: Ash Gray, Dark Rising, Flora Sky, Glazed, Liquid Crystal, Shiny Gold, Rijon, Brown, Snakewood, Ruby Destiny, Victory Fire, Resolute, and many others.
Promise to check every single square possible(Y/N): Yes
Thoughts on the prologue: Sounds interesting. A solid story could be told around this premise that you are just a regular person who ends up having to be the hero. It will be interesting to see this story told to the player during gameplay. The “Abysmal Crusaders” is a great name for an evil group.
What do you think of the screenies?: They look very good. Interested to see Eevee as the starter. The cover looks amazing. Intrigued by the “fight” or “pay” option.
What do you think is gonna happen throughout this story, taking what you know from the thread so far: I believe that while playing memory sequences as Mark and Leola, the player/character will learn what it means to be a hero/heroine and what it means to be selfless. Then the player will have the option to be selfless and follow in the footsteps of Mark and Leola by dying for what is right, or to live by striking some sort of deal with the reincarnated Abysmal Crusaders.

One thing to fix: they're the Abyssal Crusaders, not Abysmal. :P And the Abyssal Crusaders don't play too great a role in the story, as they are from the past. If there was to be an evil group, which, you can't really call them a group, they're just thugs. Nameless criminals who do crime for the sake of their own monetary profit. I tried to abstain from doing such a predictable plot with Team X going after Legendary Y.

However, yes. I will accept your application. That makes two out of five that I'm seeking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ★Hoenn★ (Post 7883097)
I've been noticing this hack for quite some time now. I seem to feel this hack has got the "zing" that many other budding hacks have missed. Perhaps it's because of the queer presentation, perhaps it's because of the ominous storyline... I wonder which. But this much is true, it has caught my eye. I'll be watching the Non-Standard section of the Features section for quite some time from now on. Now usually I'd comment on hacks that are complete or nearing completion, but I have to say this one sure looks nice.

I like your attitude with the hack and the plan of a quadrology. I do hope to see more of this, and I hope to get a lot of output from your idea dump. While I cannot be of assistance to you, I will continue to watch this hack closely. It's one of the times when a person feels like playing the thing, casually, you know? No pressure, nor rush. Just like playing any other game.

The hack's initial screenshots and the input in the Prologue has made me acquire a lot of questions. For starters, how often will you update the main thread with more screenshots and the like? Then, if at all you plan to change the tiles, what type of a tileset style do you aim for? Will the graphics get overhauled sooner or later? Is the game's storyline going to be more intense than normal Pokémon games with regard to wordings, happenings, violence etc.?

Aside from the above rant, keep up the good work to you and your team ;)

I appreciate your in-depth comment. They're the kind that I read and make me feel motivated to do more. Thank you for your compliments, and I'm glad to have you as a supporter. That is assistance enough, I can assure you. I love how you said playing it casually, as that's actually the team thread name "Play Me Casually." I'm not sure if you intended it to be a pun, but considering my first impression of you so far is that you're in-depth and do your research, I can imagine it was a pun. I'll answer your questions below, along with other things.

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.L (Post 7883642)
Well look what we have here, a wild hack appears..
I will not lie and I have to admit I do enjoy the Fire red tiiles being used! (better use those trees shading correctly or some people may eat you alive.

The hack looks great maps scripts graphics and I do say i would enjoy playing it.
You want beta testers i would be happy to apply but honestly forms they take too long I have experience though.
Well good luck with this hack I look forward to seeing it in the future!

Thank you, I appreciate your compliments.

However, to be a beta tester, I do require the form to be filled. Reason being is that I'm looking for a variety of people. People who read what I wrote and think differently about it, people who have no experience hacking, so it's a whole new world to them. People who, maybe, this'll be the first hack they've actually played, or people that have played every released hack known to PokeCommunity and beyond. For that reason, for the reason of diversity, I require the form to be filled. I know you understand.


Now, to answer some questions, provide information, and ask some questions myself.

Questions

First to bat is Hoenn's questions:

How often will I update the thread?
I intend to update the thread as often as there is progress. Typically, the way we've been doing things is map about three to four areas, script them, test them, then update. However, if ASM were to be implemented, or a new titlescreen, like I believe last week, that'd be released on its own post, rather than with a gameplay-related post.

Will I update the graphics? If so, what style? Will it happen sooner or later?
The answer to this is a bit tricky. While I do not mind using the original FRLG tiles, I also would not say no to updating them. I'm torn between minor additions, to a complete overhaul. However, to put it simply, I am thorough. I will not implement a graphical overhaul UNLESS everything has been sorted out first. So, in order to graphically overhaul The Leola Project as is, a completely new outdoor tileset(tileset 0) would need to be implemented, along with a separate tileset for the individual cities. All to match in style, which I prefer to not look too much like I'm trying to turn a GBA to a DS. We are, in fact, currently looking at and constructing a tileset, but it is a ways away from being completed, so I wouldn't worry too much about it right now, as it's not nearly close to being finished, nor is it really a priority. However, I will take submissions; if you find a tile that you feel looks very nice, you can VM me and we'll discuss it. It may make it in, even. Now, on the same subject, OW's and Trainer Sprites are a bit up in the air. While I would like to implement new OW's to give the game the fresh look I desire, I simply don't have the ability to sprite them myself and would be MORE than thrilled to welcome to Play Me Casually a spriter or two that can make those things a reality for us. However, should none show up for us, I don't reckon we'd mind sticking to the originals. That's all for graphics right now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.L
better use those trees shading correctly or some people may eat you alive.

Lol, no. I haven't even touched the shading as I fully intend to replace the tree anyway. If someone wants to complain about it, their words will fall on deaf ears and their text on blind eyes.

Is the game's storyline going to be more intense than normal Pokémon games with regard to wordings, happenings, violence etc.?
Yes. Yes, it is. There'll be kidnappings, deaths, conspiracy and betrayal riddled throughout the game. By no means is the game rated M, filled to the brim with profanity, or generally dark and emo. However, when you do play this game, I ask that you play it with the mindset that the goal is not to catch all the Pokémon available and just be a master trainer. I ask you to recognize that the purpose of this game is to tell a story--a story that, in my opinion, is beautifully crafted--using a different means of delivery instead of a book or movie. This story will have pain and joy, comedy and drama. This story will have conspiracy, death, rivalry, and betrayal; but, it will also have happiness, friendships, new bonds, and general goodness.

Information

The Prologue
I must insist that people keep in mind that the prologue is the prologue to the entire series. All four installments. Each individual installment to the series--Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring--will contain a main plot that surrounds the prologue in some way or form. The trainers, Mark and Leola, are people from way back in the past. Do not be surprised if you don't even hear about them in the beta. I mean, I have FOUR entire ROMs to work with, be patient. Harry Potter didn't even find out he was a wizard until the 50th page of the book.

The Fast Travel
So I wanted to take a moment to tell you how fast travel will work in this game. It will not be included in the beta, but will be in the final version of the first installment. The way it will work is as follows: there'll be a truck in major cities, such as Sinclaire City, Talren, and Fordekkin. The way this'll work is that you talk to the man by the truck, and he will offer you a taxi service. You can choose from a list of locations, and the price to be paid will reflect that. However, keep in mind that you cannot drive a truck through a cave. So, travel from Talren to Sinclaire City will be impossible via the taxi. Trucks cannot drive over water. So, travel from Fordekkin to anywhere past the water route will also be impossible. This taxi service will replace FLY's ability to let you travel anywhere you've visited before. "Dang it, Winter. Why would you do that?!" you might be asking, "You little punk, now I'll actually have to walk places!" you might say! But, that's the exact reason why. So travel will be mandatory in the game. You will have to surf. You will have to traverse the land. That is a simple fact of life.

Gender roles
I'm mentioning this now, before it becomes a problem when the beta to Summer is released: YOU CAN ONLY PLAY AS A BOY.
Why? It fits with the story. It is how it was written. "But, Winter. I'm a girl. You have to let me play as a girl. Don't be so sexist!" No. I don't. In this story, the protagonist is a boy. However, be happy to know that in the Winter installment, you will play as a girl. Any posts complaining about how sexist the gender selection is will be ignored.

Question for you

I do have drafts written for the other installments, so I was wondering if you lot would like the plots of Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring. It wouldn't reveal much, but it would give you a gist of what to look forward to.

mikethepokemaster October 15th, 2013 12:47 PM

You have really planed this out and from what i read of the story it going to be a story base Pokemon games with the story given more focus. I hope this make sense.

Lucifer-san October 15th, 2013 3:51 PM

Sure you can post a gist of the storylines that way we know a bit of what to look forward to and gives a better insight into the overall games.

Winter Wonderland October 15th, 2013 7:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGameBringer42 (Post 7884188)
Sure you can post a gist of the storylines that way we know a bit of what to look forward to and gives a better insight into the overall games.

Glad to have your opinion. I'll look into doing it if more people are for it.

GaryFreakingOak October 16th, 2013 2:39 AM

I agree! I'd be interested in hearing the storylines.

M.L October 16th, 2013 10:30 AM

Sorry but i would like to ask another question..
So if your replacing the tree tile I would guess you are replacing the tiles all together and using completely custom tiles(not as in all made by you)

Well that's good :)
Hope its done well otherwise you would have to remap your maps entirely..

And yes I do enjoy reading story lines but please don't give away the entire plot otherwise it will ruin the game for me xD
You ever need help with tiles or animations I am your man xD

Winter Wonderland October 16th, 2013 5:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryFreakingOak (Post 7884911)
I agree! I'd be interested in hearing the storylines.

Noted. I will consider it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.L (Post 7885493)
Sorry but i would like to ask another question..
So if your replacing the tree tile I would guess you are replacing the tiles all together and using completely custom tiles(not as in all made by you)

Well that's good :)
Hope its done well otherwise you would have to remap your maps entirely..

And yes I do enjoy reading story lines but please don't give away the entire plot otherwise it will ruin the game for me xD
You ever need help with tiles or animations I am your man xD

Well, by replacing the tree tile, I meant having a secondary tree to replace what is currently the FRLG shaded tree. However, I do want to redo the entire tileset. I may call upon you for your services, should my current arrangements not work out. Thank you dearly.

kebbles October 16th, 2013 9:49 PM

hi there, i was wondering if you still wanted team members?
i can do almost everything besides advanced ASM.
i do know how to insert transparant textboxes and mugshots for ruby only which might be a problem.

Winter Wonderland October 17th, 2013 1:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kebbles (Post 7886472)
hi there, i was wondering if you still wanted team members?
i can do almost everything besides advanced ASM.
i do know how to insert transparant textboxes and mugshots for ruby only which might be a problem.

There's a link in my signature to our team thread, Play Me Casually. Apply there, dear.

Ace_Master_of_Turtles October 19th, 2013 4:18 PM

I like the story... very in depth

Winter Wonderland October 22nd, 2013 6:32 AM

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Originally Posted by acertony (Post 7890710)
I like the story... very in depth

Well, thank you. I appreciate your comment.

Yuuki_Asura October 22nd, 2013 9:18 AM

I like the way Title screen is Designed
Storyline is.. Very Interesting
I also like the fact that Eevee is a Starter since It can evolve in different types
I'll give it a try when a beta's available
Anyways, Good Luck with this Hack

Winter Wonderland October 22nd, 2013 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JcB0619 (Post 7895294)
I like the way Title screen is Designed
Storyline is.. Very Interesting
I also like the fact that Eevee is a Starter since It can evolve in different types
I'll give it a try when a beta's available
Anyways, Good Luck with this Hack

Thanks.

Hey, peeps. You should probably know that progress is gonna slow down a little bit until I get better. I was in a car accident; I'll spare you the details, just know that I'm in pain and will hack when I can. Okay? Thanks for understanding.

Lucifer-san October 22nd, 2013 3:02 PM

Eh an car accident you say, I hope you're not hurt to bad cause I had to end up getting stitches from one. It's alright for progress to slow down a bit though as long as you just keep chugging along. So uh yeah get well soon.

Reject217 October 22nd, 2013 6:03 PM

it's all good, stuff happens and we, the public, can't do anything about it. I hope you have a good recovery, you're more important than a program (please don't be mad at me for that comment)

Eren Jaeger October 22nd, 2013 10:56 PM

Wow, the title screen looks really nice.
When I try to fire red editing title screen, the seem to be a small
rectangular shape left. like a glitch of some sort. but anyways
nice hack! I'll be looking forward for some of this. (Sorry, I suck at english)

Yuuki_Asura October 23rd, 2013 6:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winter Wonderland (Post 7895450)
Thanks.

Hey, peeps. You should probably know that progress is gonna slow down a little bit until I get better. I was in a car accident; I'll spare you the details, just know that I'm in pain and will hack when I can. Okay? Thanks for understanding.

your welcome, i like hacks with Interrsting Stories

Best Wishes On your Recovery winter:)

Winter Wonderland October 23rd, 2013 3:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGameBringer42 (Post 7895710)
Eh an car accident you say, I hope you're not hurt to bad cause I had to end up getting stitches from one. It's alright for progress to slow down a bit though as long as you just keep chugging along. So uh yeah get well soon.

Thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PokeReject (Post 7896044)
it's all good, stuff happens and we, the public, can't do anything about it. I hope you have a good recovery, you're more important than a program (please don't be mad at me for that comment)

Thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaedearagaki (Post 7896399)
Wow, the title screen looks really nice.
When I try to fire red editing title screen, the seem to be a small
rectangular shape left. like a glitch of some sort. but anyways
nice hack! I'll be looking forward for some of this. (Sorry, I suck at english)

Thanks, I try.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JcB0619 (Post 7896860)
your welcome, i like hacks with Interrsting Stories

Best Wishes On your Recovery winter:)

Thanks!

Thank you everyone for your well wishes. I escaped luckily, in my opinion, just whiplash and a fractured rib.

Now, for progress! Beta testers are still needed, we're looking for about three more. The application is found above. Beta will go up to five towns total, and the first water route. We're currently in the scripting segment of the last couple towns. So, no worries, progress is being made.

So, apply for beta testing, and prepare to play.

Yuuki_Asura October 23rd, 2013 7:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winter Wonderland (Post 7897654)
Thank you.



Thank you.



Thanks, I try.



Thanks!

Thank you everyone for your well wishes. I escaped luckily, in my opinion, just whiplash and a fractured rib.

Now, for progress! Beta testers are still needed, we're looking for about three more. The application is found above. Beta will go up to five towns total, and the first water route. We're currently in the scripting segment of the last couple towns. So, no worries, progress is being made.

So, apply for beta testing, and prepare to play.

I normaly wait for full version of a game but, I would like to apply to be a beta tester.

Application:
Emulator being used: VBA for Mac & Gamebiod For Android
Operating system used: Macbook Classic 10.6.8 & Android 4.0.4
ROM hacking experience: None but i think i'll give it a try someday
The hacks played are :Dark Rising ,Dark Violet, Glazed, Ruby Destiny series, Victory Fire, Resolute and Light Platinum
Promise to check every single square possible(Y/N): Yes

Also, when i find some bugs. i'll report it right away

Winter Wonderland October 24th, 2013 3:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JcB0619 (Post 7898004)
I normaly wait for full version of a game but, I would like to apply to be a beta tester.

Application:
Emulator being used: VBA for Mac & Gamebiod For Android
Operating system used: Macbook Classic 10.6.8 & Android 4.0.4
ROM hacking experience: None but i think i'll give it a try someday
The hacks played are :Dark Rising ,Dark Violet, Glazed, Ruby Destiny series, Victory Fire, Resolute and Light Platinum
Promise to check every single square possible(Y/N): Yes

Also, when i find some bugs. i'll report it right away

Great! A non-hacker. I was hoping to get a couple of these. Accepted, deary.

One or two spots left for beta testers! Apply while you still can, kids.

Winter Wonderland October 24th, 2013 12:36 PM

Small update

In this update, we're going to show you some of the remaining areas in Beta one which will be released in the near future. No scripts are shown due to the fact that they're still being worked on. Enjoy and leave comments and criticism.

http://i.imgur.com/EVwajpj.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/Epcntnq.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/1BeM5fm.png
http://i.imgur.com/yjmtxAD.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/LDkx1fu.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/X5WtIKC.png

The beta ends by the shore. Next stop: The South Larien Islands.

Winter Wonderland October 28th, 2013 1:52 PM

Small update:

The seasonal introduction. This will preface every installment. This being the summer one.

Thanks, Shiny Quagsire for your work. :) You are always appreciate.


Winter Wonderland October 31st, 2013 6:21 PM

Welp. No one's been commenting, but have an update.

Update being the Beta.

Yerp.

Beta Download

http://i.imgur.com/BmZsjmN.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/TTDdbra.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/x1B7pqT.png
http://i.imgur.com/QqBUhpM.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/uDT5woH.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/TtXJwS1.png

mikethepokemaster October 31st, 2013 6:44 PM

Glad to see that you finally put a beta out for this I've been waiting to play this game for a while. Hope to see more from you and this wonderful hack of yours.

Yuuki_Asura October 31st, 2013 7:00 PM

1 Attachment(s)
Here's the Bug report on the old beta Winter:) just in case something missing

Winter Wonderland October 31st, 2013 7:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikethepokemaster (Post 7912814)
Glad to see that you finally put a beta out for this I've been waiting to play this game for a while. Hope to see more from you and this wonderful hack of yours.

Thanks. Be sure to let us know what you think when you're finished. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JcB0619 (Post 7912831)
Here's the Bug report on the old beta Winter:) just in case something missing

Thanks. All of these have since been fixed. :) All the "emonemonemon" glitches were due to a decapitalization patch.




So, Play Me Casually is going on a break. We're taking at least a week off from hacking.

We've all worked really hard and I feel we deserve it. Especially the way I work my people--ask Stud, he keeps calling me a slave driver.

So, expect no updates for at least a week. :3

We will be here to answer questions and the like, though.

DBKHD October 31st, 2013 7:15 PM

It's too bad for me that the file is IPS instead of Zip. I have been struggling to get out of IPS file on my computer and I eventually gave up. I would totally love to play your hack on my android phone. This is a hack I definitely don't want to miss out.

Winter Wonderland October 31st, 2013 7:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBKHD (Post 7912860)
It's too bad for me that the file is IPS instead of Zip. I would totally love to play your hack on my android phone. I have been struggling to get out of IPS file on my computer and I eventually gave up. This is a hack I definitely don't want to miss out.


I'm not sure if you're saying you don't know how to use .ips

If that's the case, do the following:

Download a Fire Red ROM, it'll come in a .zip, most likely. Extract it so it's just "Pokemon Fire Red.gba"

Open up Lunar IPS, click Apply Patch, double click on "The Leola Project Summer Beta.ips" then double click on "Pokemon Fire Red.gba"

Put that back onto a zip, transfer it to your Android phone, done deal.

DBKHD October 31st, 2013 7:29 PM

The problem I've had with Lunar IPS is that when I download it, I have been unable to open it due to it not being a "valid Win32 application". Basically I can't open it.

Winter Wonderland October 31st, 2013 7:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBKHD (Post 7912888)
The problem I've had with Lunar IPS is that when I download it, I have been unable to open it due to it not being a "valid Win32 application". Basically I can't open it.


I see, I see. Well, unfortunately, I can't send you the ROM directly. I apologize.

On an unrelated note, you should send me your email.

DBKHD October 31st, 2013 7:38 PM

Sure thing. I've PM'ed you.

countryemo October 31st, 2013 7:59 PM

Hey Everyone. I hacked into Winter's computer and found the patch, but she traced me and made me sign a NDA. So while I have the Beta, I figure I'll do a little review for you all.

The Leola Project: Beta 1 Review. [PG-13]

The Game does starts off like every other, but then it gets you going. I'm liking the scripting so far, it makes it feel a little more... personal and funny. It's not a hugely differnent hack so far, but I think it's just different enough to keep you interested. A few shockers.
Getting past the intoductions, you don't have a lot of Pokémon to catch from. To be expected from early from, but a little disapointed nevertheless. The mapping in pretty good.
Those are my beginging thoughts.

Frosty~ October 31st, 2013 8:04 PM

This might be just me, but when I try to nickname Eevee, the nickname screen shows some question marks where Eevee's icon should be. And it didn't even get nicknamed when I typed it in. Just wanted to know if you knew about that already.

Winter Wonderland October 31st, 2013 8:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by countryemo (Post 7912912)
Hey Everyone. I hacked into Winter's computer and found the patch, but she traced me and made me sign a NDA. So while I have the Beta, I figure I'll do a little review for you all.

The Leola Project: Beta 1 Review. [PG-13]

The Game does starts off like every other, but then it gets you going. I'm liking the scripting so far, it makes it feel a little more... personal and funny. It's not a hugely differnent hack so far, but I think it's just different enough to keep you interested. A few shockers.
Getting past the intoductions, you don't have a lot of Pokémon to catch from. To be expected from early from, but a little disapointed nevertheless. The mapping in pretty good.
Those are my beginging thoughts.

Thanks for the review so far. Keep on keeping on. Don't worry, the introduction is gonna be a little slow, but it's gonna get a bit more intricate as we go along. No worries. n_n I'll be sure to keep you on your toes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CayCay98 (Post 7912918)
This might be just me, but when I try to nickname Eevee, the nickname screen shows some question marks where Eevee's icon should be. And it didn't even get nicknamed when I typed it in. Just wanted to know if you knew about that already.

Sweetie, I think that might just be your ROM.

http://i.imgur.com/0yooLBx.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/aby0zTK.png

Make sure you're using BPRE1.0 and not 1.1

LindseyTNamez November 1st, 2013 7:28 AM

Oh excited to try this one, it looks awesome already~!

Winter Wonderland November 1st, 2013 9:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LindseyTNamez (Post 7913446)
Oh excited to try this one, it looks awesome already~!

Thanks, I hope you enjoy it. :)

M.L November 1st, 2013 9:38 AM

Well I started playing this and I must say so far I am enjoying it, I do enjoy the humour in it to be honest and the scripting is superb!

Im looking forward to the next beta great job!

~Shy November 1st, 2013 9:55 AM

I like the idea of recolored text name but you should recolor npc name when they talk
example:
Mom:Oh! Before I forget...
Mom:Oh! Before I forget...

Winter Wonderland November 1st, 2013 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.L (Post 7913626)
Well I started playing this and I must say so far I am enjoying it, I do enjoy the humour in it to be honest and the scripting is superb!

Im looking forward to the next beta great job!

Wonderful. Make sure to come back and tell us what you thought of the beta as a whole--and if you can find the sidequest.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Shy (Post 7913637)
I like the idea of recolored text name but you should recolor npc name when they talk
example:
Mom:Oh! Before I forget...
Mom:Oh! Before I forget...

Wonderful idea, Shy. We're working on implementing that now. Thanks for suggesting it. :)

~Shy November 1st, 2013 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winter Wonderland (Post 7913747)
Wonderful idea, Shy. We're working on implementing that now. Thanks for suggesting it. :)

No problem
I almost forgot to Thank You for the beta btw

Lucifer-san November 1st, 2013 3:46 PM

Just thought I should stop by here before I continue my walkthrough of the game. Only bug I have come across on my part so far is the fact that sometimes the word Pokemon or parts of it are randomly inserted into sentences. That may be my rom because I have had it for quite some time but not really a big problem, I'm liking the way the story line is progressing and the level curve is rounded out quite well. I haven't had any real problems battle-wise accept for the first gym which was just a tough challenge because I was slightly under-leveled. I'll make a more complete review once I finish going through the game.

*Don't mind the part about the text just went and checked my messages.

Winter Wonderland November 1st, 2013 5:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGameBringer42 (Post 7914135)
Just thought I should stop by here before I continue my walkthrough of the game. Only bug I have come across on my part so far is the fact that sometimes the word Pokemon or parts of it are randomly inserted into sentences. That may be my rom because I have had it for quite some time but not really a big problem, I'm liking the way the story line is progressing and the level curve is rounded out quite well. I haven't had any real problems battle-wise accept for the first gym which was just a tough challenge because I was slightly under-leveled. I'll make a more complete review once I finish going through the game.

*Don't mind the part about the text just went and checked my messages.

Yeah, if you download the patch from this thread, it's a bug-free(to my knowledge) version.

dhogan November 1st, 2013 5:41 PM

Hi WinterWonderland,

I am really enjoying this game so far. The story has been very interesting and the leveling has been just right.

I encountered two bugs so far: The old lady in Lake Mark does not have a script (although she did not freeze my game). Also, when I defeated Aaron (and the 2nd gym leader as well) I did not receive a badge.

Hope these help.

DBKHD November 1st, 2013 7:04 PM

Winter Wonderland, I've played your hack. ;) It looks pretty good. I will be looking forward to it when it is completed.

By the way, on the second entrance in the Mt. Andy, is that the end of beta?

Winter Wonderland November 1st, 2013 9:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dhogan (Post 7914319)
Hi WinterWonderland,

I am really enjoying this game so far. The story has been very interesting and the leveling has been just right.

I encountered two bugs so far: The old lady in Lake Mark does not have a script (although she did not freeze my game). Also, when I defeated Aaron (and the 2nd gym leader as well) I did not receive a badge.

Hope these help.

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Originally Posted by DBKHD (Post 7914485)
Winter Wonderland, I've played your hack. ;) It looks pretty good. I will be looking forward to it when it is completed.

By the way, on the second entrance in the Mt. Andy, is that the end of beta?

Uh. No, it isn't. :3 The hack goes a ways beyond that. The second entrance to Mt. Andy is still pretty far into the beginning, you have to do a little quest beforehand, and then travel through Sinclaire City, Lake Mark, the Sinclaire settlement, Fordekkin Forest/Beach, and so on. :3




Version 1.1 has been uploaded with some bugfixes. :3

destinedjagold November 1st, 2013 9:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Winter Wonderland (Post 7914783)
Also

Cliffhanger...
Don't you just hate cliffhangers? >.>

Winter Wonderland November 1st, 2013 9:21 PM

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Originally Posted by destinedjagold (Post 7914803)
Cliffhanger...
Don't you just hate cliffhangers? >.>



Ooh. Woops. Sorry, I thought I wrote something after that. Now I don't remember what I thought I wrote.

Gotta love a medicated Winter.


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