FireRed hack: Pokémon Odyssey [Beta 3.0]

[PacoScarso_]

Hi, I swear I don't want to come up as rude I just don't know how to put it in a nicer way, but I am wondering how important is that new power from 3.0? My plan was to replace my starters the first patch of grass I find, since I can't even choose the starters of the other two characters, and I would rather not play the game then be stuck with both the rabbits. So is this power something simillar to mega evolution that I can simply ignore without major drawbacks, and use whatever party I want, or is it something mandatory for progression, forcing you to use plusle and minum? Again, apologies for the tone, I just think everything about the game looks great and I can't wait for the full release, except for not being able to choose other starters, which by itself might be enough to kill all the hype I have for the game if I can't even get rid of them for story reasons.

No worries, the event is mandatory, but their presence in your party for the rest of the game is not.
Long story short: you're not forced to use them.

 

[Neid1h1]

Got it, thanks for the reply.

 

[Drex Truction]

Hello! Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask, but I heard there's a discord server for the romhack? I honestly love the game and would love to interact with its community, but I couldn't find it by myself. Nevermind, found it

Also, there's this little, insignificant visual bug where, if you catch a pokemon and one of your party members levels up and you teach it a move, the caught pokemon reapears for a brief moment. It doesn't affect gameplay in any way, but I thought you might know about it if you didn't already.

 

[PacoScarso_]

Hey, I'm back with a small update on my project!
First thing first: I'm going to release Beta 2.5 by the end of October/Beginning of November, and the best thing I'm going to add is the Etrian Variant.
Etrian Variants are regional forms based off Etrian Odyssey's enemies and playable classes; here's a sneak peek!

Aaand I added pre-battle mugshots to every major fight.

 

[mikethepokemaster2012]

cant wait for it bout to be hype

 

[PacoScarso_]

I've updated the first post with some screens from Beta 2.5!

 

[PacoScarso_]

Pokémon Odyssey beta v2.5 E.T.A. -> 3rd of November

 

[Civrux]

That game looks great! Can't wait for the full version.

 

[PacoScarso_]

Version 2.5 is finally out!

Changelog:

• 3 new secondary islands: Aqua Resort, Jagged Mountain and Faraway Island;
• 21 new regional variants: Rattata, Raticate, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Krabby, Kingler, Smoochum, Jynx, Ponyta, Rapidash, Aerodactyl, Meganium, Typhlosion, Feraligatr, Stantler, Poochyena, Mightyena, Barboach, Whiscash, Relicanth, Mismagius;
• Added lore text on the Third Stratum Stele, in Etria and Etria's Graveyard.
• Revamped Pokemon icons;
• Revamped overworld graphics;
• Revamped overworld sprites;
• Mood-accurate portraits;
• Pre-battle mugshots for major boss fights;
• New move tutors;
• Initial Stamina value: 10 -> 20;
• Buffed Stamina value: 20 -> 40;
• It's now possible to change game difficulty whenever you want by interacting with the poster at Nyx's house;
• Explorer Kit replaced with Adventurer Codex (basically a Pokedex);
• Evolution specialist added at the Guild of Talrega (NPC that tells you how to evolve your Pokemon);
• Fixed a bug regarding shiny encounters becoming Bad Eggs after being captured;
• Fixed some movement permissions;
• General buff to underperforming Pokemon.

 

[tyranitar.dark]

Can I change the character to male ? Because at the start of the game, the default character is female

 

[PacoScarso_]

Can I change the character to male ? Because at the start of the game, the default character is female

Nope, you can't. Nyx is the protagonist of this story, as stated in the first post, so "female" is the only available option.

 

[ironmiron]

this looks cool! what type are the new regional variants introduced in 2.5?

 

[PacoScarso_]

this looks cool! what type are the new regional variants introduced in 2.5?

Thanks a bunch! Check the documentation in the first post for that (it's way quicker)

 

[MiloFranklin]

Version 2.5 is finally out!

Changelog:

• 3 new secondary islands: Aqua Resort, Jagged Mountain and Faraway Island;
• 21 new regional variants: Rattata, Raticate, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Krabby, Kingler, Smoochum, Jynx, Ponyta, Rapidash, Aerodactyl, Meganium, Typhlosion, Feraligatr, Stantler, Poochyena, Mightyena, Barboach, Whiscash, Relicanth, Mismagius;
• Added lore text on the Third Stratum Stele, in Etria and Etria's Graveyard.
• Revamped Pokemon icons;
• Revamped overworld graphics;
• Revamped overworld sprites;
• Mood-accurate portraits;
• Pre-battle mugshots for major boss fights;
• New move tutors;
• Initial Stamina value: 10 -> 20;
• Buffed Stamina value: 20 -> 40;
• It's now possible to change game difficulty whenever you want by interacting with the poster at Nyx's house;
• Explorer Kit replaced with Adventurer Codex (basically a Pokedex);
• Evolution specialist added at the Guild of Talrega (NPC that tells you how to evolve your Pokemon);
• Fixed a bug regarding shiny encounters becoming Bad Eggs after being captured;
• Fixed some movement permissions;
• General buff to underperforming Pokemon.

A few of these fix minor gripes I had (stamina value, changing difficulty mid-game, lack of pokedex), so I'm glad to see these changes.

However, and this is both funny and a bit awkward, but I downloaded the hack for the first time Wednesday, and didn't know that the update was coming. Is there a way to transfer a save from the previous version, or do I have to start fresh?

 

[PacoScarso_]

A few of these fix minor gripes I had (stamina value, changing difficulty mid-game, lack of pokedex), so I'm glad to see these changes.

However, and this is both funny and a bit awkward, but I downloaded the hack for the first time Wednesday, and didn't know that the update was coming. Is there a way to transfer a save from the previous version, or do I have to start fresh?

Yup, just put your savefile and your rom in the same folder. After that make sure they have the same file name (for example Odyssey.gba and Odyssey.sav), the emulator will do the rest

 

[ironmiron]

Thank you for the answer. I checked the document and the new regional variants look sick! I look forward to the completion of this project, you just gained a new fan :)
One more thing: electric/flying for fearow/pidgeot/dodrio would be amazing

 

[PacoScarso_]

Thank you for the answer. I checked the document and the new regional variants look sick! I look forward to the completion of this project, you just gained a new fan :)
One more thing: electric/flying for fearow/pidgeot/dodrio would be amazing

That's nice to hear! Anyway, I'm planning to add new regional variants in future updates, so it's not out of the question!

 

[R0guePhant0m]

What is the current timeline for the final version if you don't mind me asking?

 

[PacoScarso_]

What is the current timeline for the final version if you don't mind me asking?

Hypothetically speaking:
- Beta 3.0: Spring/Summer 2024 (Stratum 5 and 6)
- Beta 4.0: Winter 2024 (Stratum 7 and 8 + postgame)

 

[PacoScarso_]

Hello hello, I'm planning to release v2.6 in a week or so!

Changelog

• Fixed an issue regarding shiny encounters becoming Bad Eggs after being captured (GOD AT LEAST I HOPE SO);
• Fixed an issue regarding callAsm and battlestring functions;
• Fixed an issue regarding Choice Scarf not boosting the user's speed;
• Fixed an issue regarding Technician not boosting low BP moves;
• Fixed an issue regarding Boomburst not being recognized as a sound-based move;
• Fixed an issue regarding Sandy Shock's stats;
• Fixed an issue regarding some learnsets;
• New Pokémon added: Kleavor (use Black Augurite on Scyther);
• New abilities added: Moxie, Defiant, Competitive, Skill Link;
• New moves added: Shell Smash, Quiver Dance, Stone Edge, Stone Axe (70 BP, 95 Accuracy high-crit move, Kleavor only);
• Pokémon gender ratio has been set at 50% (except for male/female only species);
• Learnsets and abilities have been updated (for example Butterfree now learns Quiver Dance, Furret has Fur Coat etc etc);
• New items added: Eviolite, Rocky Helmet, Flame Orb, Toxic Orb, Life Orb, Assault Vest, Weakness Policy, Light Clay;
• Sitrus Berry's effect updated: it now restores 25% of max HP instead of just 30 HP;
• Pokéball containing TMs are now yellow;
• New move animations for: Mysticalfire, PowerUpPunch, Aura Sphere, Head Smash, Iron Head, Poison Jab, X-Scissor, Icicle Crash, Drain Punch, Shadow Sneak, Aqua Jet, Bullet Punch, Shell Smash;
• Bag, TM Case and Treasure Pouch have now a better UI;
  
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• Reworked TM case: you can now see which Pokémon are compatible with a determined TM before teaching it;
  
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• You can now see your team and current game version in the "Continue/New Game" screen;
  
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• Hard Mode bosses updated with new held items and moves.