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Pokemon Niohe Adventures (gemstone name yet to be designated)

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    Introducing… Pokemon Niohe Adventures (Gemstone name yet to be designated)

    Travel the all-new region of Niohe, based on the real-life Shikoku Island of Japan!

    Team Rocket is back with a new plot! It's up to you to stop them from achieving their goal!

    A new organization, the Pokemon Syndicate, appears! Are they here to help or another sinister team? Their intentions become clearer as the game progresses.

    New Pokemon and old friends make their debut!

    More mysteries and new legendary Pokemon galore!

    Niohe Region Legendary Myth [Trio includes Arceus]

    Before Arceus finished shaping the world of Pokemon and its inhabitants, it is said that it created two creatures responsible for keeping natural cycles in order and maintaining a balance between power and stability. The two regulated the seasons, day and night, and were responsible for creating the many orbs found in other Pokemon games (Red, Blue, Luminous, Griseous, and Adamant orbs) that balanced power between the orb and the Legendary so that it did not corrupt the world.

    Because they have balanced powers, one will be fire and psychic, and the other will be ice and dark. This only made it easier for the two to combat each other, each knowing the other would not win. So Arceus intervened and created three legendary beings, submerged at the three hidden capes of Niohe, keeping the Cyclic Orb [created to maintain peace, but whoever has it in their possession has complete power over natural cycles] from leaving the underground catacombs of the tall Mount Aureola, and prevent anyone or thing from disturbing the natural cycles of life and nature.

    Kicking Off Your Adventure…

    It starts in Dewdrop Town, where the player has a house that changes depending on who the main character is. If you're a girl, you get the pink-roofed house in the northwest section of the town. If you're a boy, you get the blue-roofed house in the southeast corner of the town.

    You [as the player] will be reminded that you wanted to attend the grand opening of the Pokemon Database, a tall building just northeast of the town, devoted to the storage of Pokemon Data across the entire (known) Pokemon world. The scatterbrained Professor Aspen is heading the project.
    You attempt to leave town, but the character of the gender you did not select (default names have not been decided yet) confronts you, and then tags along. You don't make it in time to see the speech, but you do happen to see the Professor's assistant standing around outside, waiting to go do field research. Then, the Professor herself bursts from the lab, dashing up Route 401 to get to Sealcove City's harbor, where a piece important to the Database's data registration has been on hold for her (and she conveniently forgot). The assistant recommends you come back and visit the next day, when the Professor has her thoughts together. You and your friend go home empty-handed. But not for long…

    The screen blacks out and you are home again. Your mother comes up the steps and says that someone is at the door. She doesn't seem to be familiar with them…
    It turns out to be the assistant. He says he is worried about the well-being of the Professor; she hasn't returned from Sealcove City. He tells you to get your neighbor, and the three of you meet up at the entrance of Route 401. The assistant presents three Poke Balls, each of you getting one for protection when traveling up the route. You then split up and agree to meet up in Sealcove City, where the search for the Professor begins…

    New features? You bet!

    The return of a National Park, as well as a Radio Tower, TV Station, and Pokemon Dojo!

    A colosseum on an island off the coast of Palmaçade City!

    Finally, a Dark-type gym! [Does not exist in real Pokemon games]

    Bringing back the Rainforest! (like in Hoenn!)

    A hydroelectric dam northwest of Naturidge City!

    More mysterious ruins than ever before!

    A Pokemon Castle? What mysteries await here?

    Lol a haunted barn in Leaholm Town! Surefire way to get a Gastly!

    New Pokemon, of course!

    Improved GUI (Hopefully with some help from scripters willing to lend a hand)

    Team Rocket comes back, with new intentions!

    The Pokemon Syndicate: Black sheep of the usual Pokemon crime syndicates?

    Victory Road is no longer a cave! It is a route encircling the Niohe Pokemon League HQ

    Fun Event Post-Elite Four Side-Quests!

    Images:

    The Niohe Region (with pictures of the two trainers) criticism welcomed:
    https://img145.imageshack.us/img145/98/nioheregionmap.png

    Dewdrop Town (Finished Version):
    [PokeCommunity.com] Pokemon Niohe Adventures (gemstone name yet to be designated)


    And a link, for good measure:
    https://img182.imageshack.us/i/dewdroptowninred.png/

    My Hideous Concepts (Will darken the lines later, closeups coming, the raccoon and lizard thing are two of the starters. Don't know for sure...)
    [PokeCommunity.com] Pokemon Niohe Adventures (gemstone name yet to be designated)


    Again, a link, just in case the image doesn't show:
    https://img53.imageshack.us/i/moreconcepts.png/

    You (as the player) will explore fourteen towns and cities and numerous routes in your quest to be the most accomplished trainer and Pokedex holder the island region has ever seen. The towns and cities are listed below, followed by the special areas within each.

    Dewdrop Town (dew + drop)
    Not much, houses you and your friend/rival. Layout is unique compared to other starting towns.

    Sealcove City (sea + alcove)
    For a second place to visit, slightly large. It boasts a small harbor.
    --Sealcove Dock
    --Sealcove Library
    --Pokemon Trainer's School

    Naturide City (nature + ridge)
    The city with the first gym. A river runs northeast to southwest, a wooden bridge crossing it.
    --Naturidge City Gym (Bug Types) Leader Heather; Harvest Badge
    --Naturidge Flower Shop

    Springwood Town (spring + wood)
    A quiet, Asiatic village on a wooded cliff.
    --Springwood Dojo

    Winharbor City (Wind + Harbor)
    Boasts an elaborate castle. The cape west of the city is a popular dating spot.
    --Winharbor City Gym (Poison Types) Leader Melanie; Miasma Badge

    Leaholm Town (lea (field) + holm (river island))
    Cute little farming town in Niohe's countryside.
    --Leaholm Daycare Center
    --Abandoned Barn

    Cascadia City (cascade)
    This city is full of waterfalls. Despite this the gym is a totally different type.
    --Cascadia City Gym (Flying Types) Leader Skylar; Cyclone Badge
    --Cascadia Graveyard

    Luminaire City (Luminous + aire (like a TV show)
    The Goldenrod/Saffron City of the game. Has just about everything!
    --Luminaire City Gym (Electric Types) Leader Wyatt; Sonic Badge
    --Luminaire TV Station
    --Luminaire Radio Tower
    --Luminaire Hot Spring
    --Pokemon Syndicate Tower

    Aquatech City (aquatic + technology)
    At first, this city only needs to be reached for Surf, but later...
    --Aquatech Harbor
    --Old Seaman's House

    Palmacade City (palm + facade)
    A large city boasting a large colusseum. It has more mysteries than you might think.
    --Palmacade City Gym (Water Types) Leader Lorraine; Fountain Badge
    --Lookout Peak
    --Department Store
    --Colusseum Resort
    --Market Square

    Tropicape City (tropical + cape)
    A resort city on the southern point of the eastern half of the island. It has a tropical atmosphere
    --Tropicape City Gym (Fire Types) Leader Felix; Caldera Badge
    --Resort House

    Ancientome City (ancient + tome (book))
    This city was built around an excavation site. the gym's type reflects this
    --Ancientome City Gym (Rock Types) Leader Stanley; Ruin Badge
    --Ancientome Ruins

    Basculane City (bascule [bridge] + lane)
    This city is another major port. It seems pointless, but it is more of an event city than anything else.
    --(something goes here, but i need help with an idea)

    Harmonia City (harmony)
    This city hosts the eighth gym, and despite the city's name, the gym is something else.
    --Harmonia City Gym (Dark Types) Leader Marlene; Versant Badge

    So tell me what you think! I hope to make this a real game, but i wanted some criticism on my ideas first.
     
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    It definitely sounds really interesting and would be something I'd like to play. I would offer to help but unless you need someone to design things I'm useless ^^;;
     
    Thanks! That was an ego boost. I'm going to try and get some pictures of the first town up. By the way, what exactly did you mean by designing? I may employ use of your services, if you don't mind ;)
     
    If anyone is curious, the designs are in my album and some more sprites are in Incognito's =]
     
    Yes, I agree with Dutchesse, this is definitely something interesting. I like the names you chose. They're not boring names, thumbs up for that, ahaha.
     
    This sounds awesome! I'd love to help out! I'm a bit of a newb, but I can help out with graphics and mapping, and maybe scripting if someone has the time to give me some pointers.

    EDIT: Here's a D/P/P-style map attached.
    EDIT2: And an updated one, trying to get more in.
     
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    To duchess: sorry about the long break. My computer is acting funny and my parents keep forgetting to get wireless internet. Sigh…

    NikNaks: the maps are pretty good. Could you make another with the roads aligned perfectly with the ones in the greenish map? It's in my album (the only one i have). That way i have a more accurate image of the region.

    And, the first town, Dewdrop, has an update (picture coming soon). The houses are a bright red now, because I don't think the red starter town theme was used to its fullest in Fr/Lg. I'm still going to attempt to use my overworlds (but in the pictures of the areas I'm using the standard DP heroes); NikNaks, if you don't mind, could you finish the job for me with them (as in a frame for each with bikes, fishing rods and such)? It's really time consuming, and I would love it if you could help. If you agree, of course, I'll have to add you to the team (happily, duh :P). If overworlds in D/P style isn't your thing, I'm sure we can find something else you're good at. As for the scripting… by pointers do you mean on what to do, or how to script? If it's the former, I might have an additional favor for you…

    Comet~*: pm me some of your ideas or post the pics here. I'll send you a list of ideas for new pokies (as I have it finished.)

    I think for the title I'm using SunOpal and MoonOnyx. The legendary trio will involve land, sea, and sky spirits, but in a more ethereal form than the RSE beasts. The mascots will be a sun and moon like duo, with the third of the trio being none other than… Arceus!

    As for the banner…. Lol I suck at making them… is there a banner shop or something I could utilize?

    And with the maps… I'll be using concept art to assist me with that. I should update the page with new pictures either later today or tomorrow of the first 2 towns/communities, legendary concepts, and other miscellaneous stuff. The two legendaries are WIPs… just tell me if they look creepy.

    Also, I think another idea to implement will be the Vista Point spot, pretty much a place on the overworld map where one can get a first-person view of the scenery. Mt. Aureola will have one, and a spot in Sealcove on the elevated platform where the Library sits will be one, because of the three fountains and view of the waterfront. I'll try and make it ASAP.

    Hehehe… as soon as I have a solid scripter and put in events for the first town through the first gym, I'll have this moved to the games showcase sub forum.

    Oh, and I'll probably be on and off (maybe even being offline for days), until my machine is acting properly, but I'll post something new and comment just about each time I get on.
    Here's the images of the first towns and routes:

    [PokeCommunity.com] Pokemon Niohe Adventures (gemstone name yet to be designated)


    [PokeCommunity.com] Pokemon Niohe Adventures (gemstone name yet to be designated)


    if the images don't show up, here are the urls:

    https://img265.imageshack.us/i/dewdroptownrt401conceptl.png/

    https://img216.imageshack.us/i/sealcoverandompokemonco.png/
     
    I would definately play a game like that.
    Hope they make a new game with a pokedex expansion of over 600 pokemon and new towns and cities and maybe even a couple new islands!!!
     
    Thanks for the support! I hope to make this idea really successfull. And i'll need all the help i can get, hahaha!
     
    I tried to make it as close to your map as possible, but due to it being slightly too tall, I had to mess around with a few things. I might be able to get one more row in if I move the home town to the very bottom of the map, which would allow the mountain route in. Otherwise, I'm not sure what to do. Are there any routes that desperately need to be in? Or is a little bit of geography tweaking in order?

    OWs are completely new to me, but if it's mainly copying + pasting, which is what it sounds like, that should be easy enough.

    I'm a complete novice at scripting, so I won't be able to do that favour :(
     
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