[Developing] Pokemon Scribe

[Sunbean]

Main thread: https://www.pokemonreborn.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=16277

This is an RMXP fanmade Pokemon game made with Pokemon Essentials.

Story

Spoiler:

You, the protagonist, are not formally a trainer, but an up and coming journalist in the small and cozy Hearth Town looking to make it big. With the rising threat to the region (thanks to the growing mafia presence) the hero decides it's time to grab their Pokemon and try immersive journalism for a change.

How will you manage the rough and tumble life of a real Pokemon Trainer? Your growing fame? Will you report history, or make it yourself?

And why do you get the strange feeling you've done all of this before?

Characters

Spoiler:

The Protagonists - Choose from 6 appearances that can customized further!

The Rivals

Twins Robin and Mai, Atora's Grass-type Gym Leaders. They will also aid you in battle from time to time.

[portait coming soon]

Rival Ion: Former coworker turned freelance journalist, he's not afraid to get his hands dirty to pull your story out from under you.

[portait coming soon]

Maris: A member of the Elite Four and former West Mafia leader. She's hell bent on shutting it all down, but she can't do it alone...

Professor Cedar: Atora's best when it comes to all things Pokemon. She's very adamant about officially making you a trainer, but why?

AND MORE TO COME!

Features/Non-Features

Spoiler:

*Explore a brand new region -- Atora!
*Multiple Rivals
*Choose from 6 hero appearances and 3 genders.
*Gen 1-5 Pokemon all catchable
*No gym leaders until second half of the game
*No Pokemon League
*Unreal time system
*Fully tiled seasons
*Weather and effects
*Branching stories depending on choices.
*Sidequests
*Relationship system
*Online Functionality (Eventually)

... and more!

Screenshots

Spoiler:

Still largely under construction!

Version 1 Progress

Spoiler:

Mapping:20%
Scripts: 100%
Events: 25%
Trainer Battles: 70%
Sprites: 90%

Overall: 40%

1st version estimated for September!

Credits

Spoiler:

Pokemon Essentials - Flameguru, Poccil, Maruno
BW2 Menu - Original script by shiney570 (Pokecommunity/Deviantart), some modifications
BW Bag - Erassus
Pokemon Follower - Original script by Help-14, modified by zingzags, Rayd12smitty, and venom12. (Pokecommunity)
Elite Battle System - Luka S.J.
OW Shadows, Water Bubbles, Footprints, Evo Scene, Secret Bases, Pond Bubble Scripts - KleinStudio
All Black and White Buildings - WesleyFG, UltimoSpriter (deviantart)
Pokemon XY tiles - Burton-kun (deviantart)
Unreal Time - FL- (Pokecommunity)
Pokemon Gaia Project Tilesets (Outdoor and Caves) - zetavares852

Some tiles have been slightly modified by me.

If you come across anything I forgot to credit, please let me know!

This is my first time working on an RMXP game, so I'm looking for some assistance. I can handle most spriting and scripts just fine but am looking for anyone with some knowledge of mapping/spriting/scripting to help me out. If anyone would like to contribute, let me know!​

 

[Senyu]

Looking noice. I'm assuming this game is more story based?

 

[SaltRoad]

Wow, this looks really unique. And the protagonist options look really nice!
Good luck on this!

 

[Sunbean]

Looking noice. I'm assuming this game is more story based?

Yes, it is largely exploration and story-based. As a result there aren't really gym leaders but boss battles. I wanted to make something that isn't all about trainers. :) Thanks!

Wow, this looks really unique. And the protagonist options look really nice!
Good luck on this!

Thank you!

 

[Evilrake]

The Xtranceiver artworks look great. It was a good move to use existing gamefreak character art and edit them into new characters; they look very authentic.

 

[Sunbean]

The Xtranceiver artworks look great. It was a good move to use existing gamefreak character art and edit them into new characters; they look very authentic.

Thanks! Yes, I could have tried making them from sctratch but my ability isn't good enough to match the game's art style. :P

 

[crispybacon1234]

The screenshots look wonderful, you've made great use of the Black/White tileset. The story's also looking nice, so I'm looking forward to seeing what this game shapes up to be.

Just wondering though, isn't the following Pokémon script really buggy, because I know other fan games use it, but I'm aware that there are some serious game-breaking bugs (e.g. surfing on following Pokémon between maps).

 

[Sunbean]

The screenshots look wonderful, you've made great use of the Black/White tileset. The story's also looking nice, so I'm looking forward to seeing what this game shapes up to be.

Just wondering though, isn't the following Pokémon script really buggy, because I know other fan games use it, but I'm aware that there are some serious game-breaking bugs (e.g. surfing on following Pokémon between maps).

Thanks! Yes, there are some minor and major bugs with the script, but most have fixes and workarounds. I will deal with them as they come, but so far I haven't come across anything game-breaking. If it comes down to it, though, I can remove the feature as its not essential. :)

 

[ReDaS]

I see how third gender looks, but what kinda gender is it?

 

[Sunbean]

A gender neutral protagonist.

 

[AlphaGaming1]

Looks very interesting, keep it up!

 

[RPGLOVER]

Oh wow this game looks amazing! I really look forward to playing it when it comes out.

 

[LockFelino]

A gender neutral protagonist.

Say no more, you have my full support now.

But seriously, loving the concepts and what screenshots you have so far, and the "No Pokemon, just our fists!" line gave me a good chuckle. I'll be sure to keep tabs on this project and see how it advances. :)

 

[Sunbean]

Say no more, you have my full support now.

But seriously, loving the concepts and what screenshots you have so far, and the "No Pokemon, just our fists!" line gave me a good chuckle. I'll be sure to keep tabs on this project and see how it advances. :)

Thanks! :)

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A general update, I posted an alpha on the game's main forum and we've finished the first round of testing. If anyone wants to help with the second round, I'll extend the offer here as well. Just send me a message via PM and I will link you to it.

Keep in mind that the alpha only extends through the first town and route. It's really more of an engine test than anything.

 

[TheWanap]

Ayy this is looking great so far!
if you need a mapper, feel free to ask me (prefer skype for much faster reply: wanap.private) :)

 

[eon of legend]

Hm... This sounds like my kind of game can't wait for a release!!!

 

[Sunbean]

Hello all! Just an update to let you know I'll be streaming production of Scribe Friday at 8 or 9pm EST. If you have any questions or just want to watch me play through it some, be sure to tune in. I'll have a link up on that date.


Also, a general reminder, the alpha is available for anyone who requests it at this point. Both rounds of testing are completely finished. :)

 

[MasterBallz]

So anything new to show us?

 

[Sunbean]

So anything new to show us?

A few things. There's more discussion going on in the main forum thread, and I will work on updating you all once the next round of game production is finished.

 

[Aljen]

Yay, more update, great job Sunbean