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Delta Species Challenge
You may not know this, but some years ago the Pokemon TCG took a major twist by introducing a new kind of Pokemon, known as Delta Species. The Pokemon in question were normal by all means, but had types assigned to them that conflicted with their video game counter parts. For example, Bellossom was Water type. Some were even dual type, like Kingdra with Fire and Steel type. The idea was not hugely popular in the TCG world, but it is an interesting concept none the less! Now, thanks to ROM hacking and randomizers, we can recreate an experience where Pokemon change from their typical natures! The raw end of this is that there is still no way to replicate wholly this change with cartridge games. I will be making a challenge to go with the ROM version though, so no one has to miss out on the fun! So keep an eye out. Welcome, to the Delta Species Challenge!
Delta Species Evolution
(ROM Emulation Based Challenge)
To play this challenge, you will need 3 things:
-A main Pokemon Game ROM
-An emulator that can play your ROM
-The Universal Pokemon Game Randomizer
DO NOT RANDOMIZE THE POKEMON AVAILABLE! This is not a random Pokemon challenge.
If you need help finding a ROM or emulator, this is not the place to ask, nor should you PM me. There is an entire emulation forum on Pokecommunity you should look at if you need help. Sydian will kill me if you ask around General Pokemon Gaming, so don't!
Before you start playing your challenge, you will have to run it through the Randomizer. All settings that I do not specify should be left alone.
Required settings
Remove Trade Evolutions - On (You can't trade using hacked ROMs, so you'll need this)
No Game-Breaking Moves - On (You're going to randomize moves, so this is a must)
Pokemon Types - Random (follow evolutions)
Pokemon Movesets - Random (preferring same type)
TM/HM Compatibility - Random (prefer same type)
Move Tutor Compatibility - Random (prefer same type)
Optional settings
Update Moves
Lower Case Pokemon Names
B/W Exp Patch (Not recommended for Gameboy/Color games, buggy)
Pokemon Abilities - Either with Wonder Guard disabled
Pokemon Base Statistics - Unchanged or Shuffle only
Trainers Pokemon - Unchanged or Type Themed W/ Rival carries starter through game, Try to use Pokemon with similar strength, Don't use legendaries on only
Rules
1. Do not hack Pokemon or items into your possession
2. No Legendary Pokemon on your team
3. Challenge ends when you defeat the Champion (N is a Champion, he beat Alder so he's a Champion, end of story, but you should probably beat Ghetsis too. Ya know, it would be a real bad move to just let him do his thing).
Delta Species Generation
(Cartridge Based Challenge)
This challenge only requires a main series game and an appropriate game system. It can be played on emulators if you desire, though.
The basic idea for this challenge is simple, and has a bit more choice to it than the Evolution version of the challenge. In this challenge, you play using only a single type of move that does not match up with your Pokemon's type, the type is chosen by you, so choose wisely.
Rules
1. Do not hack Pokemon or items into your possession
2. No Legendary Pokemon on your team
3. Challenge ends when you defeat the Champion (N is a Champion, he beat Alder so he's a Champion, end of story, but you should probably beat Ghetsis too. Ya know, it would be a real bad move to just let him do his thing).
4. When you catch a Pokemon you wish to use, you must specify a type of move it can learn that does not match the Pokemon's type, or type it will evolve into. It must only use that type of move offensively after it learns a move of that type.
5. Pokemon may use any Support moves regardless of type.
Sign ups
Username: (I mean your actual username on Pokecommunity!)
Game: (Any main series Pokemon game)
Challenge type: (Evolution or Generation)
My sign up
Delta Species Evolution
(ROM Emulation Based Challenge)
To play this challenge, you will need 3 things:
-A main Pokemon Game ROM
-An emulator that can play your ROM
-The Universal Pokemon Game Randomizer
DO NOT RANDOMIZE THE POKEMON AVAILABLE! This is not a random Pokemon challenge.
If you need help finding a ROM or emulator, this is not the place to ask, nor should you PM me. There is an entire emulation forum on Pokecommunity you should look at if you need help. Sydian will kill me if you ask around General Pokemon Gaming, so don't!
Before you start playing your challenge, you will have to run it through the Randomizer. All settings that I do not specify should be left alone.
Required settings
Remove Trade Evolutions - On (You can't trade using hacked ROMs, so you'll need this)
No Game-Breaking Moves - On (You're going to randomize moves, so this is a must)
Pokemon Types - Random (follow evolutions)
Pokemon Movesets - Random (preferring same type)
TM/HM Compatibility - Random (prefer same type)
Move Tutor Compatibility - Random (prefer same type)
Optional settings
Update Moves
Lower Case Pokemon Names
B/W Exp Patch (Not recommended for Gameboy/Color games, buggy)
Pokemon Abilities - Either with Wonder Guard disabled
Pokemon Base Statistics - Unchanged or Shuffle only
Trainers Pokemon - Unchanged or Type Themed W/ Rival carries starter through game, Try to use Pokemon with similar strength, Don't use legendaries on only
Rules
1. Do not hack Pokemon or items into your possession
2. No Legendary Pokemon on your team
3. Challenge ends when you defeat the Champion (N is a Champion, he beat Alder so he's a Champion, end of story, but you should probably beat Ghetsis too. Ya know, it would be a real bad move to just let him do his thing).
Delta Species Generation
(Cartridge Based Challenge)
This challenge only requires a main series game and an appropriate game system. It can be played on emulators if you desire, though.
The basic idea for this challenge is simple, and has a bit more choice to it than the Evolution version of the challenge. In this challenge, you play using only a single type of move that does not match up with your Pokemon's type, the type is chosen by you, so choose wisely.
Rules
1. Do not hack Pokemon or items into your possession
2. No Legendary Pokemon on your team
3. Challenge ends when you defeat the Champion (N is a Champion, he beat Alder so he's a Champion, end of story, but you should probably beat Ghetsis too. Ya know, it would be a real bad move to just let him do his thing).
4. When you catch a Pokemon you wish to use, you must specify a type of move it can learn that does not match the Pokemon's type, or type it will evolve into. It must only use that type of move offensively after it learns a move of that type.
5. Pokemon may use any Support moves regardless of type.
Sign ups
Username: (I mean your actual username on Pokecommunity!)
Game: (Any main series Pokemon game)
Challenge type: (Evolution or Generation)
My sign up
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