[Released] Rocket Rising

Okay, so that particular problem is with the HoverAlert script, which makes icons float above people's heads, OR shows you a picture of items you obtain.
When you steal Pokemon, you obtain the item Stolen Pokemon, which is glitching your game and causing it to crash.
I need to make a patch so that you can go to the "Glitch Board" on the 1st floor of the base and turn off that 'item gain' feature.

I'll try to get a patch done over the weekend, which fixes that and other bugs and glitches people have mentioned.

I am so stoked for this! Cheers for utilising an interesting premise; refreshing user interface - or should I say the traditional rpgmaker format; introducing a plethora of battle mechanics; and the smaller things like character portraits and an achievement system.

On that note, do your actions have any repercussion on the ending? Or is it the same across all playthroughs? I'm fine with either outcome, am fairly curious.

And apropos the "So you want to help with Rocket Rising?", here're a few ideas in no particular order:
- You could have a pokemon daycare questline which ends with the player and the npcs reaching an accord and smuggling surplus pokemon eggs to the former occasionally. Nothing wrong with a bit of victimless crime, right? :p
- Game corner prizes could include halloween costumes or, realistically, player disguises. This would be a really neat gameplay or quest-mechanic whilst being fully consistent with the game's canon i.e. the player's association with team rocket. That, or you could go with innocuous quest items, certain desirable pokemon, held battle items like king's claw, etc.
- As for a Mutagen Class name, you could go with Poke-Variant/Meta-Pokemon for something short and sweet. Or whatever - I'm terrible with names haha

http://www.mediafire.com/download/74a0jqnstsg1xgy/RocketRisingpatch.exe
Alright, I've got a small patch, but haven't had the time to thoroughly test it. I... might need Beta testers. I've been trying to avoid it, but honestly the game has just gotten too big at this point for me to effectively (or even passably) test everything on my own.
So, let me know, through PM, or just here, if you'd like to do some beta testing.

This patch should have a way to fix the Hover Alert glitch. Talk to the glitch board on the 1st level of the Rocket Base, and choose the last option, and it should turn off the switch that is linked to that particular script. It shouldn't otherwise affect your game.
There are a few other new things, like a semi-recruitable on Route 12 who doesn't have artwork yet, a new sidequest in Vermilion where you can get an item that increases max MP, and many, many new Trainers to battle and steal from, and the ability to get a new Pokemon from the Casino but I haven't had the time to test any of it, so it may or may not work.

It's exam week, so, sorry for the rush job. :(

luph said:

I am so stoked for this! Cheers for utilising an interesting premise; refreshing user interface - or should I say the traditional rpgmaker format; introducing a plethora of battle mechanics; and the smaller things like character portraits and an achievement system.

On that note, do your actions have any repercussion on the ending? Or is it the same across all playthroughs? I'm fine with either outcome, am fairly curious.

And apropos the "So you want to help with Rocket Rising?", here're a few ideas in no particular order:
- You could have a pokemon daycare questline which ends with the player and the npcs reaching an accord and smuggling surplus pokemon eggs to the former occasionally. Nothing wrong with a bit of victimless crime, right? :p
- Game corner prizes could include halloween costumes or, realistically, player disguises. This would be a really neat gameplay or quest-mechanic whilst being fully consistent with the game's canon i.e. the player's association with team rocket. That, or you could go with innocuous quest items, certain desirable pokemon, held battle items like king's claw, etc.
- As for a Mutagen Class name, you could go with Poke-Variant/Meta-Pokemon for something short and sweet. Or whatever - I'm terrible with names haha

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Ah, I'm glad you've noticed and enjoyed those things!
For the ending, I'd like to have some variability depending on Player actions, but haven't yet decided what that'll look like.

I like the Pokemon daycare questline! I think I have a way to make the daycare work as it should, so I just need to add in a quest beforehand and that would work well!
- Huh, I'll think about those game corner prizes. Thanks for the ideas!
- Variant Pikachu? Meta Ghastly? I kinda like the sound of the "Variant" name...

Progress: Sorry, I know things have been really quiet lately, mostly because I haven't had a lot of time for working on Rocket Rising.
Lately I've been adjusting Pewter/Vermilion/Vermilion Forest/Pallet to work if you visit them through the Diglett cave, instead of during Redra's mission. And ater I'll put in things to do, and people to recruit, for those areas.
I've also been working on a Lieutenant mission that has different twists depending on which Lieutenant you want to do the mission with. So even though it's the same mission, I want it to feel different if you do it with Redra, instead of Idris or Maxx. Still working on that though.

Also, hey, Happy 1 year anniversary! I can't believe I've been doing this for over a year. I wish I had a better way to celebrate, or thank everyone who's played the game and given their opinion and help with it.
You guys are the best. And I hope you keep playing!

I went to Fuchsia City, but now I can't get anywhere. #GlitchedTheGame

So, my computer broke around the end of September/Beginning of October. I finally got ahold of a new one.
Good news: I think I've managed to recover all of my data, so I didn't lose any progress on Rocket Rising!
Bad News: I haven't been working on Rocket Rising for the past month and a half, since I didn't have access to it.

So, I know it's been dead quiet for almost two months, but I'm going to dive back in and hopefully should have something for you all soon.
I've really missed working on this game, so it's good to be back!

I guess this is a story-driven game without arenas and stuff like that?

LetsPlayRetro said:

I guess this is a story-driven game without arenas and stuff like that?

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I'm not sure what you mean by arenas, but this is definitely a story-driven game.

What a great idea!!! I look forward to playing this! :D

Hey,sorry to be a trouble since its been a long time since this game was made but i want to try it out. Sadly it doesn't work help would be appreciated

I actually like this Idea :).. was wondering why there's no complete pokemon game (with Team R, Team magma, aqua,plasma etc..) and has a choice to join one of them. Heck, even make your own organzation instead of just the same goals. (to collect badges, champ, complete pokedex, perfect ur line up etc)

Progress: Still just going over things and erasing glitches, cleaning up stuff, quality control etc. etc.
Nothing very obvious or interesting to talk about, sorry!

silverliner28 said:

Hey,sorry to be a trouble since its been a long time since this game was made but i want to try it out. Sadly it doesn't work help would be appreciated

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It doesn't work? Did you download the big version, with the RTP included?

OmegaRedPokemon said:

I actually like this Idea :).. was wondering why there's no complete pokemon game (with Team R, Team magma, aqua,plasma etc..) and has a choice to join one of them. Heck, even make your own organzation instead of just the same goals. (to collect badges, champ, complete pokedex, perfect ur line up etc)

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Right? I would've loved to play a complete Pokemon game where you can join the villains or make your own organization. I've been wanting to play a game like that for years.

stealing pokemon from the poke center is not working for the last three pokemon

Man great game, love the idea. Always wanted to be part of Team Rocket o.o
Im rooting for this game, i pray we get a complete release someday soon. Been lurking in this thread since 2015 :)

Also, your username reminds me of my PS name haha, i think we share some similarities here, great job man, keep it up.

Awesome game! I've loved your idea. Please, continue with your great work.

Sir Im Experiencing Hang Time in SILPH SCOPE after i returned the pokemon that redra lend me how can i fix it already have 51 saves for this reason. sorry for my english!!

Hello, I get an error in Cinnabar Mansion when two Vulpix battle appears, often near the bed. Only happens when faint one fox I get this:


which closes the game after...

Zim32 said:

stealing pokemon from the poke center is not working for the last three pokemon

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I'm guessing the game crashes when you steal any pokemon? Or is it just those three in the center?

TheRealSalt said:

Man great game, love the idea. Always wanted to be part of Team Rocket o.o
Im rooting for this game, i pray we get a complete release someday soon. Been lurking in this thread since 2015 :)

Also, your username reminds me of my PS name haha, i think we share some similarities here, great job man, keep it up.

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I also pray that one day I'm able to do a complete release! I can't believe how time flies!
I approve of the salt content in your name, haha.

Vinipoke said:

Awesome game! I've loved your idea. Please, continue with your great work.

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Glad you like the idea! I definitely intend to continue.

hjamille14 said:

Sir Im Experiencing Hang Time in SILPH SCOPE after i returned the pokemon that redra lend me how can i fix it already have 51 saves for this reason. sorry for my english!!

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Hang time? Do you mean that battles with enemies are slow?

Decrosse said:

Hello, I get an error in Cinnabar Mansion when two Vulpix battle appears, often near the bed. Only happens when faint one fox I get this:

which closes the game after...

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Well that's new. I'm not sure what could be causing that.
I'll see if I can replicate and fix it.

Bardothren said:

Hello there, I played your game and thought I'd lend my thoughts on it.

It. Is. Fantastic. The writing is amazing, and I love the unique spin on Nugget Bridge. The digimon-like combat system intrigues me, and in some ways, I like it better.

As for glitches, I found some. First, if you attempt to leave Saffron through the gates, you won't be able to get back. Second, after I got the snorlax from that one admin and went to the stairs, I was prompted to give the pokemon back before I had beaten my rival. The game then glitched out.

Other than those minor bugs, I had a blast. I can't wait for the finished product :)

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Hey! Fantastic is some really strong praise, thank you! I'm glad you liked the writing and the non-Pokemon battle system. I haven't heard it described as digimon-like before though!

The West-East gates should let you through if you have a Lockpick in your inventory. The North-South gates should let you through once you beat your rival in Saffron city.
Some people are missing the Lockpick though because of problem with the plot checkpoint system.
The problem with the Snorlax is also because of the plot checkpoint system.
Hopefully by next update that should be force corrected.

Just the three in the center it doesn't crash though it just ignores me selecting to yes to steal them

after a gave back redra's pokemon it will stop running..

u can't move.