Pokemon Shining Sun & Midnight Moon

[BallisticBlastoise]

Hi, I'm BB and used to known as MetaMew. Before Shining Sun and Midnight Moon, these games were called Pokemon Black Eclipse and Pokemon Weather. I changed around many things for a variety of reasons.

This game will have two versions - Shining Sun and Midnight Moon. The only differences between them will be the version exclusives.

Features
-70+ new pokemon
-New region - Gohir
-8 gyms, Elite 4, Gohir Academy Tournament
-PokePal - equivalent to pokegear. instant PC access anywhere except buildings
-Two key items that allow you to manipulate day and night
-Replayability after Elite 4 - Fight fellow Academy members.
-RollerBlades & Hoverboard - Bikes are out of style
-Wish Balls - Gather all three. Up to 1 wish a day. Wish for ANY item(no pokemon)
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Main characters
*image removed* Sonny
Age: 12
Hometown: Dracogate Town
Original starters: Magikarp, Plaqua

??? Raven
Age: 12
Hometown: Dracogate Town
Original starters: Magikarp, Blazphur
Story Outline:
Coming Soon

New Pokemon:
*image removed* Blazphur
Fire fur pokemon
Type: Fire
Height: 2'4
Weight: 21lbs

Dandilio (Coming soon)
Tropic lion pokemon
Type: Grass
Height: 1'8
Weight: 15lbs

*image removed*Plaqua
Duck-bill pokemon (Platypus)
Type: Water
Height: 1'4
Weight: 17lbs


Kororae - Sun legendary
*image removed*
Type:Fire/Light
Height: 6'3
Weight: 242lbs

Nulbese - Moon legendary
Type: Water/Dark
Height: 13'00
Weight: 1224bs

Main characters:

Spoiler:

Original Name: Sonny(male) or Raven(female)
Original Starters: Magikarp, Plaqua
Birthday: July(Age 12)
Class Rank: B
Academy: Blue

Name: Matthew
Original Starters: Chimchar
Birthday: May(Age 12)
Class Rank: S
Academy: Leader of Blue Academy

Name:Arnes
Original Starter: Dandilio
Birthday: August(Age 12)
Class Rank: S
Academy: Blue

Name:Ralph
Original Starter: Charmander
Birthday: October(Age 12)
Class Rank: A
Academy: Blue

Original Name: Jamal
Original Starter: Turtwig(Stolen)
Birthday: December(Age 13)
Class Rank: B
Academy: Blue

Name: Wade and Wallis
Original Starters: Torchic and Cyndaquil
Birthday: October(Age 11 and December(Age 10)
Class Rank: S, C
Academy: Red

Name: Freddie
Original Starter:Mudkip
Class Rank: A
Academy: Red

Gym leaders:
Florette
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"The fierce yet flowery protector of SandPoint Reserve"
Type: Grass
Place: SandPoint Grounds
Badge: Nature
Pokemon: *pokemonelite2000 image removed* *pokemonelite2000 image removed* ???

Screenshots:
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Positions as of now:
Spriter
Mapper
Scripter

If you could help with anyone these, please pm me or reply in topic. All updates will be made on the first post.​

 

[tylerab01]

its kinda B!AH, add some life to it!

 

[Bloothump]

You're town is too boring. I say you should decrease the size, take out the top row of houses, then add a few more unique things to it.

 

[SkieTheKitsune]

I think it looks pretty cool, although, I agree with others, there are a tad too many houses. :P

 

[Glitchfinder]

What's the point of version exclusives, if you can't trade? If you are adding the ability to trade, why not say so? Otherwise, it's an arbitrary limit based on the real games that, in this case, is far more limiting than even Nintendo would be willing to be toward a player. At the same time, if the only difference is going to be the version exclusives, what would be the incentive to play both versions? Why not just make one game and be done with it?

Also, what is the story? Why does the character do what they do, and why should we want to help him on his quest? So far, you've got a bunch of features that seem like they're there just to be cool, with little to no real thought behind them. For example, what's the difference between the roller blades and the hover board, what is their advantage over the bike, and do you still have running shoes? Can you actually make 70 or more new Pokémon, that not only look good, but don't break the game because you gave them moves because there were cool? And what is the point of manipulating day/night? Does it offer any unique advantages, such as potentially solving puzzles, allowing access to certain places, or is it another feature that's there because you thought it sounded cool?

Don't take this the wrong way. I'm not saying you're stupid, or that this game sucks. I'm trying to figure out what the reasons behind these features are, and I'm trying to help you make a game that everyone can enjoy.

 

[BallisticBlastoise]

You made some very good points Glitchfinder. I'm still working on some things so everything will be explained soon.

Also, screenshots are up. Storyline and more coming soon.

 

[NikNaks]

Did you make those sprites yourself? If so, kudos! If not, you need to credit the authors. Same goes for Essentials.

Your OP is also quite difficult to read (use bold to break it up a bit), but you seem to have some good characters worked out (I'd be interested to see info on their backstories), but I have a few reservations about your other features. Glitchfinder's already brought up the strange day/night thing, but I'd ask why your computer doesn't work indoors. Surely there'd be Wi-Fi inside that works better than the connection outside? I also don't see the need behind those Wish Balls. If you don't put caps on things like wishing for Master Balls or Key Items, it'd unbalance the game horribly, but reducing the pool of items to choose from would make it near redundant, assuming you can't have them until late on when you'll have more money than you'd need anyway.

Still, some interesting ideas, but give us some more detail. It's hard to go at such sparse info.