Recruitment for Pokémon Zircon Version

Neoxaivus · Aug 28, 2024

Although being my first game, this has been a solo project for a while as of now, and I
choose to admit that I could use some community help to make this game possible and to be an
enjoyable experience.

Pokémon Zircon Version is a retro-style game based on the GBC-era games made with the
Essentials GBC Engine (uses Essentials v21.1), and it will take place in a new
region called Tanzos.

Will update over time!

In this game, you initially start out as the assistant of Professor Jade, but after an
incident involving a fall into a mysterious sinkhole in the nearby forest, you meet your
partner Pokémon Charcadet and discover in a secluded part of the cave, the mythic Spectrum
Diamond, a mysterious gemstone that contains the power of all elemental types. Since this
discovery, you are now tasked with guarding the diamond while defending Tanzos from the
return of the once-banished evil team, the Noxious Brigade. You will meet new characters, and
possibly some old ones, as you adventure through the expansive region. While you are at it,
you can also participate in the Tanzos League challenge and become the region's new
champion.

New Characters
Mid-Battle Dialogue
Rebalanced Pokémon and Moves
Side Quests
Select Pokémon from all 9 Generations
Mega Evolution
Improved AI
Hidden Grottos
Banking System
Challenge Modes
Ride Pokémon

Note: These are from an early development build. Images will be updated over time.

Note: Volunteer work only. Do not expect to be paid.

This game is currently recruiting:

Programmers: To make new features, fix bugs, port plugins, and other new fancy stuff.
GSC-style Sprite Artists:

For Pokémon Sprites.
For Character Sprites. This includes battle sprites, overworlds, portraits, and other miscellaneous art.
For Tilesets and Overworlds. Unique tiles and overworld graphics will be accepted to make the maps pretty.
For Cutscenes. There will be some special cutscenes in the game, so help is greatly needed with this.
For Region Maps.
For UI.
For other Miscellaneous Graphics.

Original Composers: To make a unique and original soundtrack in the GBC aesthetic. Most likely using a retro sound font.
Sound Designers: To create sounds and cries that fit the GSC aesthetic.
Artists:

For Character Designs. New characters are being introduced, so help is needed to support these new faces. Old Sugimori-style graphics are the scope for this project.
For Promotional Material. This includes art to be used when bringing the game out to the public.
For Concepts. Mainly for characters, cutscenes, and the region map.

Map Makers: To assist with making the world around the player look nice and making it navigatable.

Lead Developer: @Neoxaivus - In charge of everything for the game.

Head Programmer: goldknight611 - Creating new code for the game to utilize.

Composer: @AOZero2 - A composer who is making custom tracks for this game.

Writer & Balancer: Forest of Eden - Making the game playable and building the storyline.

Lead Artist: Omen_Izunia - One of the artists making various artwork for this game.

Sprite Artist: Kester Hendrick - One of the artists making sprites for this game.

If you are willing to join or have any other questions, you can contact me here through Direct Messaging, or
get ahold of me on Discord by:
neoxaivus

Spoiler: Credits

Neoxaivus · Sep 18, 2024

Much needed bump. We are still looking for artist, as they are the main thing needed at this point.

Also welcoming AOZero2 to the team! He is joining in as a composer for this game. The OP will be updated with this information.

Neoxaivus · Sep 20, 2024

Joining in as both a writer and balancer is Forest of Eden! With that, we are closing positions for writers and balancers, unfortunately.

The OP is updated with this new information.

Neoxaivus · Sep 24, 2024

We finally got a much needed artist with Omen_Izunia comes into the team! No need to worry as we are still accepting more.

OP is updated with this information.

Neoxaivus · Nov 5, 2024

Another much needed bump. Still looking for important artists.

In other news, we got a very important engine upgrade! We now have jumped to Essentials GBC that uses v21.1. This should allow for a lot of new features moving forward.

In members, another sprite artist, Kester Hendrick, joined as well! This however wraps up spriters for Pokemon, but not yet for everything else.

Neoxaivus · Nov 21, 2024

Bump! Still looking for artists, as well as programmers now.

However, the OP has gotten quite the upgrade now. Why not check it out?

Neoxaivus · Nov 25, 2024

We finally got a programmer on the team now with a big welcome to goldknight611! He will be responsible for all things features at this current state.

The recruitment for important artists still continues.