Pokemon: Den of Ages

Started by Pkmn_Trainer_Silver June 11th, 2006 11:55 AM
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Age 31
Naiyo Region
Seen July 17th, 2006
Posted July 4th, 2006
15 posts
17 Years
Well! This is the post that Pokemon fans everywhere has been waiting to read. Today, I am publicly announcing the development of a Pokemon MMORPG named Pokemon: Den of Ages. This MMORPG is losely based on a story that me and my friend, Mango, wrote a year ago. Anyways, lemme go ahead and discuss some features.

Completed Features List:
-Sprites
-Tiles
-Core Engine(YAY! We can walk around now!)
-Pokemon Database(Pokemon and Moves as of right now.)
-Trainers and NPCs can own Pokemon
-Level Capping Is Around 100,000(Since this is an ORPG, Capping the level at 100 is stupid. Now Pokemon level cap is 100,000... I'd really like feedback on this one... And of course, battles will be regulated by level since this level cap is so high.)
-Working Pokegear(Yes, I love GSC's Pokegear feature, so I implemented that in this game!)
-Trainer Cards
-Targeting Other Trainers For Battle(Both NPCs and PCs. No, battling isn't don't yet.)
-Semi Working Time(Has this... 'Nightmare bug'... It's always night no matter what Time of day it is. Once this bug if fixed, Time will be fully working!)
-Running Feature(Your character can run, w00t w00t!)
-Online Capability(Dance about this one! Can hold 1000 players!)
-Wild Pokemon Encounters(Still, no battles)
-Mapping System


Things Currently Being Worked On:
-Getting Your Starter Pokemon
-Trainer Battles(NPCs...)
-Trainer Battles(Players...)
-Fixing the Nightmare bug
-Completing Pokemon Database
-Starting Item Database
-Completing Move Database

Well, yeah. That's it all. The list will be updated constantly so, check back. Post all your feedback and commentary on this thread. Don't PM me with questions. I need to get my Post Count up so I can post my screen shots. This game is being made in Visual Basic using the Mirage Source ORPG Framework.

Here's some useful info. You play the hero, as always. You can only be one sprite in the beginning, but as you journey on, you'll be able to change your sprite. For a fee of course. n.n You are a trainer venturing the Naiyo region. No, you have no home to start in, no mom or dad. You're from Johto. You've come with your upgraded Pokegear, capable of holding 250 numbers, send and recieve email, a fully functional pokedex, and a map of the newly discovered(to those who live in Johto anyways...) region of Naiyo. You came without any Pokemon, but you heard the professor in this town was giving away three of his rare pokemon(but one per trainer!) and you came to check it out. Only thing is... You don't know where the professor is! I'll write a story that'll suit the useful info I gave you so you can like... Read it and be inspired all.. RP-like. Anyways, that's all the info I have to give. Remember, ask questions in this thread, I'll answer and get my post count up so I can post my screen shots. I'll also look around and see if I can get my post count up any where else. Heheh, I hope you guys are as excited as I am. My name is Matt, I go by the Alias Silver. I hope to meet a few of you guys later.
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Working on Pokemon: Den of Ages, a Pokemon MMORPG
Age 31
Naiyo Region
Seen July 17th, 2006
Posted July 4th, 2006
15 posts
17 Years
Sorry, didn't I say Visual Basic..? And I'm not using Playersworld. That engine is a bunch of bull... If I were gonna use an Engine, Kunfuze. Hands down. But I'm programming using Visual Basic...

Well, yeah. That's it all. The list will be updated constantly so, check back. Post all your feedback and commentary on this thread. Don't PM me with questions. I need to get my Post Count up so I can post my screen shots. This game is being made in Visual Basic using the Mirage Source ORPG Framework.
See?
I don't love. I don't hate. I simply don't care.
I love you Mikaela! <3

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Age 31
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Seen June 12th, 2021
Posted July 29th, 2018
1,858 posts
17.7 Years
Looks to me like its made from scratch *Points at the Visual Basic icons in the task bar* Anyway the game looks real nice but the Pokégear looks ugly..

Edit *Hits self* Sorry dident see your post about it..

Age 31
Seen December 28th, 2012
Posted June 9th, 2012
258 posts
17.2 Years
Very well done, I havn't seen anyone use Visual Basic yet. Anyway, good job, and I would love to help out in any way possible. I can sort of map, but I could be a mod. Also, I got a friend, WHALESDUDE, he can make some pretty good maps, you can ask him.

Pokemon Dark, come join us today!

Pokemon Dark is currently looking to hire...

Spriter(s)
Overworld Spriter(s)
Storyboard Editor(s)
Mapper(s)
Supporters!!

If you have any other talents, and would like to help out, just PM me!
Age 31
Naiyo Region
Seen July 17th, 2006
Posted July 4th, 2006
15 posts
17 Years
Well, thank you. I think here's a seperate section of the forums that is for hiring. I'll find something like that and take applicants there. Also, if you wish to join my staff without waiting for that thread to be posted, contact me on MSN as [email protected]. In the mean time, let's keep this thread about the game. If you have any questions, ask away. I'll try to get some more screenshots up by tomorrow, which is when I plan to finish the wild Pokemon battling system.
I don't love. I don't hate. I simply don't care.
I love you Mikaela! <3

Working on Pokemon: Den of Ages, a Pokemon MMORPG
Age 31
Naiyo Region
Seen July 17th, 2006
Posted July 4th, 2006
15 posts
17 Years
Okay, here we go. I got a screenshot of mapping so people can stop asking "What program do we need to map." This is the first and last time I'm gonna say it. I am using my own Mapping Program which is integrated into the game. This is a screenshot of my mapeditor on my girlfriend's map.

[edit] MMO Capabilities! My server can now hold 1000 people! Lagging is reduced. Made a New client, version 2.2. Got some awesome changes, making it easier to navigate the game. No, it's still only closed to mappers. >.>

Uploading a new picture. Check it out. :P

Website: http://sol-rachet.servegame.com/
Hosted on my super fast personal server.
I don't love. I don't hate. I simply don't care.
I love you Mikaela! <3

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Age 31
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Seen January 5th, 2013
Posted December 22nd, 2010
2,203 posts
18.2 Years
Now this does look pretty good, I started using VB about 4 days ago and I've been finding it difficult to create a 2D engine. I think the 100,000 level cap is a good idea. Simply because, like you said, 100 levels for an online RPG is very small. And having a high level cap like 100,000 (which will take ages to achieve such a level anyway) will keep people aiming for that maximum level goal and compete against eachother.
Good work. ;)

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Age 31
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Posted June 9th, 2012
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Now this does look pretty good, I started using VB about 4 days ago and I've been finding it difficult to create a 2D engine. I think the 100,000 level cap is a good idea. Simply because, like you said, 100 levels for an online RPG is very small. And having a high level cap like 100,000 (which will take ages to achieve such a level anyway) will keep people aiming for that maximum level goal and compete against eachother.
Good work. ;)
Wow, he is goin to make it capable of level 100,000! That will be fun... anyway, if this game is not dead yet, keep goin.

Pokemon Dark, come join us today!

Pokemon Dark is currently looking to hire...

Spriter(s)
Overworld Spriter(s)
Storyboard Editor(s)
Mapper(s)
Supporters!!

If you have any other talents, and would like to help out, just PM me!
Age 31
Naiyo Region
Seen July 17th, 2006
Posted July 4th, 2006
15 posts
17 Years
Err, I'm sorry guys. Inactivity. I'm back.

The game hasn't died. The link will go down ocasionally. Make sure to sign up on my forums when you get the chance. Check the screenshots. Download the alpha.
I don't love. I don't hate. I simply don't care.
I love you Mikaela! <3

Working on Pokemon: Den of Ages, a Pokemon MMORPG
Seen April 3rd, 2010
Posted September 20th, 2008
224 posts
17.6 Years
This looks good, ill be sure to check this game out some time, good job.
the level 100,000 thing seems to be a good idea, it will keep people playing, and it will battles more intersting.
although i can't imagine a level 100,000 caterpie....lol
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Well this game looks mad. There are some online PKMNgames, but they don't involve movement and player interaction like yours will. Good luck with it.

But I dunno, level 100,000 ... it seems too much. Like it'll be fun to get there, but will it be worth it? For example, my friends play Runescape, and I don't think that they go past level 70. But if there is an incentive to keep on playing after reaching the top, then it'll be a good game.
Age 31
Naiyo Region
Seen July 17th, 2006
Posted July 4th, 2006
15 posts
17 Years
On RS, I'm level 77, still got tons of stuff to do on RS.

As for my game, raising atleast one pokemon to level 100,000 will earn you a special pin that you get to show on your trainer card, proving you're an elite.
I don't love. I don't hate. I simply don't care.
I love you Mikaela! <3

Working on Pokemon: Den of Ages, a Pokemon MMORPG
Seen July 24th, 2006
Posted July 23rd, 2006
10 posts
16.9 Years
sounds pretty cool, ow yea one thing you might wanna consider doing.
adding special dungeons where you can train with every pokemon at any lvl at any time even when your a noob.
like if your pokemon are lvl 5 you encounter pokemon of lvl 3~4 but if you are at the same spot, same dungeon and your pokemon are lvl 30 you encounter pokemon of lvl 25~27