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Pokemon Universe [MMORGP]

Mr_Dark

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Pokemon Universe [MMORPG] + PRE-BETA

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Name: Pokemon Universe
Type: MMORPG
Website: http://pokemon-universe.com
Start developement: September 2008
(Pre-)Beta: SIGN-UP HERE
IRC: #Pokemon-Universe @ Rizon.net (Click to open Web-IRC client)

1. INTRODUCTION
Pokemon Universe is an online game that takes the gameplay of the original Pokemon games (e.g. blue, gold, diamond etc.) and turns it into massive online roleplaying game (MMORPG).

2. STORY
Pokémon Universe takes place approximately 100 years after the last Pokémon games. The world of Pokémon has been changed drastically due global warming, continents have been altered and moved to create 5 islands. North, West, South, East, Center.
On the north, south west and east islands the best trainer has taken control, these trainers are known as The Great-4. The center island holds the ultimate trainer (Nathalia *) who is protected by The Great-4.

Now it's up to you to become the world's next ultimate trainer. Before you can challenge the ultimate trainer you have to defeat all The Great-4. But.. before for you can challenge one of The Great-4, you have to defeat each islands normal gym leaders and get theirs badges.

Do you have what it takes to become the ULTIMATE TRAINER?!

* Yes, the ultimate trainer is a woman :)

2.1 FEATURES

  • A whole new world to explore alone or with friends.
  • Tons of new quests to solve.
  • Catch and train all 493 currently known Pokemon.
  • Battle against NPC's and other players. Including team battles (e.g. 2 vs 2).
  • Tournaments. Beat all other players and win unique game content.
  • Trade or sell your obtained Pokemon and items.
  • Talk to the players around you or just open the world chat to talk to all currently online players.
  • Character building. Ever wondered how it's possible that a trainer who has fought thousands of battles and captured dozens of Pokemon doesn't get any better in doing so? So did we... Experienced trainers will be able to train Pokemon faster, catch Pokemon faster and much more. Will you become the best?
  • Create your own custom character (male or female) by editing your own clothes and accessories.

The adventure never ends. The game world will constantly grow with new area's and quests.

3. JOBS
If you are interested to help us here are some jobs that need to be filled:

  • Pixel/Sprite Artist - Create character items (ex. clothes and accessories)
If you want to help and there's no job for you but you are absolutely positive that you can help us! You may try to apply.

4. STATUS / UPDATES
Pokemon Universe started development in September 2008. It is currently still in development and an official release date has not been decided yet. However, private and open beta's are expected soon.

06-01-2009
We are planning a alpha/pre-beta this month or at beginning of next month. In this alpha/pre-beta you will be able to walk, chat and battle.

16-02-2009
This week we are going to place the server in a datacenter. The pre-beta will be released next week!

4.1 Pre-Beta INFORMATION
Only a limited amout of players will be allowed to participate in our pre-beta test.

More information and sign up in the following topic on our own website:
http://pokemon-universe.com/forum/showThread/163

5. THE TEAM
- TheUnknown (Mr_Dark); PokÉditor and Server coding
- Urmel| ; Client coding
- Wasabi ; Lead mapper and sprite artist
- Droog ; Lead graphic artist

5.1 THE CODE
Client and Server are made in C++ (+ OpenGL Library)
The Editor is build in C# (+ OpenGL Library)

6. SCREENSHOTS
Note: Some of these screenshots are made in our development/test map!
Note 2: These player sprites are only for testing purpose, in the actual game you will be able to create your own character.


6.1 Global Engine screenshots
Spoiler:


6.2 Pre-Beta Map screenshots
Spoiler:
 
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Mr_Dark

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We have updated the GUI of our client. Check below for screenshot.

Help wanted..
In other news.. We are looking for pixel artists who can do characters, if you are interested reply in this topic or on our own forum.


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Mr_Dark

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Here's an other GUI update. Your active pokemon are now loaded :)

In other news: Still looking for pixel artists (not only for character design, but also for creating text/letters)

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Theik

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Just pointing out a minor flaw, but your S isn't fully transparent, the bottom part of it is white.
 

Mr_Dark

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Just pointing out a minor flaw, but your S isn't fully transparent, the bottom part of it is white.

I fixed that after the screenshot was taken, some of the letters where a bit out of place (just a few pixels). Thanks
 
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I am intested on how you guys will be working on the battle system . How will it work out? Will there be Trainers vs Team Rocket fights?
 

Mr_Dark

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I am intested on how you guys will be working on the battle system . How will it work out? Will there be Trainers vs Team Rocket fights?

We have not decided yet for "evil organizations" (yes multiple if we do it). There will be 2vs2 and 2vsNPC fights

But here's the first preview of our battle system:
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Mr_Dark

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Oh nice cake xD

Because it's my birthday I'm going to give a sneak-preview in the "kitchen" of Pokemon Universe.
I present to you.. our PokÉditor, with this application we build our worldmaps, setup wild pokemon sections, manage towns, and more :D

Remember all copyright to me ;)

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Mr_Dark

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Pre-Beta SIGN UP OPENED
We've started the sign up period for the pre-beta! More info about the pre-beta and how to sign up can be found in THIS TOPIC.

First Pre-beta map screenshots

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Mr_Dark

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Here we have yet another GUI update.

New stuff:
- Tabs on the sidebar. Now you can switch between your Pokemon and your items.
- Smartphone. Under the sidebar you will find your very own smartphone. This phone will serve as the interace to your pokedex, buddylist, battle challenges, private messages and much more. As you might notice, it looks like the iPhone. The inner workings however are similar to those of the HTC Diamond. In the pre-beta you will be able to play around with some of it's features.

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Mr_Dark

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Due to some unforeseen circumstances we are not going release the pre-beta this week. There are few things left to do which are mandatory for the pre-beta.
So what have we completed?

  • Core Engine (walking, chatting)
  • Challenging players through your PokePhone
  • Battle system (wild Pokemon and player vs player)
  • 2/3 of the world map.
What stuff do we have to do?

  • Make the PokeCenter work
  • Build the inside map (for when you enter a building)
  • Build the rest of the world map
Estimated release date: next week ( March 2 - March 8 )
 

Mr_Dark

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I would advise on enlarging the player sprites by X2, so they don't look misplaced with the tiles.

Player sprites are fine, if we enlarge those it will be out of proportions.

The pokemon (battle) sprites have to be enlarged. We're still looking for a good program to enlarge those (which preserves our transparency color). So if anyone has a good idea for that, contact a crew member at IRC.
 
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