V13 Discussion Thread

[Jan 2420]

For updates on the status of V13, please click here!

[Zumi 2296]

hm. hm hm hm? hm!

 

 

what does it mean?

[Jan 2420]

Hey, so it's been a while and I realize there hasn't been many updates on what's going on, so I'm writing this up to shed some light. A sort of mini Q&A.

 

Why is development slower than usual?

- TL:DR, I've been in a pretty poor spot health-wise, which has resulted in me barely working on the game. Motivation and energy are very low right now so it's hard to do more than one or two events a day. 
I'm trying to do as much as I can, but I ask that you be patient with me during this cycle. I'll get back into the groove of things sooner or later.

 

Why is this thread locked?

- I don't necessarily like this thread being locked, but based off previous threads eventually turning into nothing but off-topic conversations, posts that say nothing but "x% hype!!", and the occasional impatient user asking why such and such isn't out yet,

I've decided that this is the best course of action, at least for now. It also makes archiving and viewing posts much easier.

 

Even if development is slow, don't you have something to show?

- So, you're right, I do have things to show, and I will admit, a downside to this thread being locked is that I don't have a reason to check it unless significant progress has been made, and as such a lot of the juicier updates are posted on my Patreon. I've neglected this thread quite a bit, and that's why I'm writing up this post right now. I have to make more of a conscious effort to update the public whenever I can. Soooooo, from now on, one week after a post has been made on Patreon, I will then update everyone on here.

 

I have exciting things to share with you, but I don't want to just text dump after doing this mini Q&A... So I'll leave you with this. 

 

 

[Jan 2420]

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Excerpt from Patreon:

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If you've been keeping up with Generation 8, you might've heard or seen stuff about the new Wild Area. If you're unfamiliar with this, the Wild Area is a big and wide open space that has a variety of Pokemon based on location, and weather. 

Wild Area: 

 

The Reservoir:

What is the Reservoir? It's a giant and wide open area that expands over time. Route 4 never had a good design because at the time, I had no idea what to do with it.

One of the only areas that wasn't planned out at all. You can tell that much from just playing through it. So I transformed it into something with substance,

A place you can actually do things in.

What's different?

Well, for one, the place is absolutely massive. One of the largest areas in the game, actually. The path to Akuwa Town is short and simple, but once you start exploring,

a whole new world is opened up to you. I don't want to show the entire map, but here's a little bit of context on how big this map is:

 

This small snip-it is only about 1/8th of the place.

It's pretty empty right now as most of it isn't even evented, however, I have a lot of plans for this place.

 

What are the benefits of being here?
Nothing is set in stone as this is pretty early on, but, this is what I have in mind:

Everything in the Reservoir has scaling:

• Levels
• Exp growth
• IV's
• Shiny Rate
• Money Gain

Knowing all this is great and all, but how exactly will they scale? As of right now, the plan is to have playtime influence scalings. Although that is the plan, I am aware of how easily this can be abused.

One could just afk on a new file and run into level 80 mons without even facing Valarie. I have a few ideas to prevent this, but I shall share those at another point.

[Jan 2420]

Just vibing.

 

 

 

[Jan 2420]

 

Never worry about grinding or picking up new team members ever again :].

 

 

 

 

P.S. You guys are free to talk here now. Go nuts.

[Gastronely 86]

Nice. 

27 minutes ago, Jan said:

 

Never worry about grinding or picking up new team members ever again :].

 

 

 

 

P.S. You guys are free to talk here now. Go nuts.

Nice. Are you planing on implementing nature mints? 

[Shiv 3]

hype i hope you will finish the Version soon and thank you jan

[ArcaneArceus 25]

QOL changes! I hope that this means that bottle caps will be added in as well.

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Are you planing on implementing nature mints?

There is a nature changer on GDC, though he’s random and locked behind a help center quest. 

Edited December 10, 2019 by ArcaneArceus

[The Fangame Connoisseur 52]

Nice; love the idea of adding the Exp. candies to the game. Oh and thank you for enabling us to post our $0.02 cents regarding the next version.

[SunSlash 8]

oh nice we can talk, and the pics of the next version look amazing

 

[Gauvain 5]

Game looks amazing as always Jan!.

 

You really are one of the best pokemon creators i have ever seen.

Keep up the great work!

[Dreamblitz 1050]

God I am just constantly blown away by gorgeous the tilesets/sprites are now. It's a big step up from a few versions ago or even (dare I say it) Reborn. Huge props as always to Jan, Zumi and anyone else involved with this

[Raion 153]

Rejuvenation is such an amazing game. Seeing it gives me so much motivation for my game! 

Keep it up! 

[Crimson_Mc_Black 15]

Now we just have to ask ourselves: How are we going to get these candies?

Because (correct me if i am wrong) but dynamax won't be in v13, and that was how you get them in sword and shield.

Maybe through that giant reservoir perhaps?

[ShogokiX 191]

One thing would be of interest though.....i haven't played sword and shield, nor will i ever do it, but aren't there some Pokémon that have special dynamax forms? What was it called? Gigantamax?

 

Since Ep 13 will feature the new Gen 8 Pokémon, i assume it will also include all new moves, abilities and galarian forms. Does that mean you'll add those Gigantamax forms (or whatever they are called) as new Mega Evolutions instead?

[Magus543 119]

That Danny Phantom profile, cool. 

 

I gotta say, the new menu seems Sword and Shield inspired. 

 

I would love for Hop's theme to be played in a friendly fight with Melia, and Bede's theme for Lorna. 

[nhehvnukl 35]

1 hour ago, ShogokiX said:

One thing would be of interest though.....i haven't played sword and shield, nor will i ever do it, but aren't there some Pokémon that have special dynamax forms? What was it called? Gigantamax?

 

Since Ep 13 will feature the new Gen 8 Pokémon, i assume it will also include all new moves, abilities and galarian forms. Does that mean you'll add those Gigantamax forms (or whatever they are called) as new Mega Evolutions instead?

Zumi mentioned somewhere that they're considering doing what you said.

[Tomek 18]

I hope Jan won't overwrite previous gen pokemon moves like SWSH did with nature power hidden power etc... I am not a fan of these changes

[kithas 116]

I think they will just add the new mons and moves and that's it

[ShogokiX 191]

2 hours ago, Tomek said:

I hope Jan won't overwrite previous gen pokemon moves like SWSH did with nature power hidden power etc... I am not a fan of these changes

What did they do to Hidden Power?

[Tomek 18]

38 minutes ago, ShogokiX said:

What did they do to Hidden Power?

As much as I read posts on reddit they completely removed that and some other moves from the game and made some exclusive moves TMable (mystical fire, aura sphere etc). and changed movepools of some pokemon.... I really really dislike what they did with moves....

[Rising Emperor 70]

Like always, I'm hype for V13 and can't wait to try out the new features.

[kithas 116]

1 hour ago, Tomek said:

As much as I read posts on reddit they completely removed that and some other moves from the game and made some exclusive moves TMable (mystical fire, aura sphere etc). and changed movepools of some pokemon.... I really really dislike what they did with moves....

I also didn't play SwSh but I think they made TMs consumable items again? don't do this, also. Bad decision. 

[Raion 153]

42 minutes ago, kithas said:

I also didn't play SwSh but I think they made TMs consumable items again? don't do this, also. Bad decision. 

There are the normal unconsumable TMs and consumable TMs (idk their english name). But these consumable TMs are really good. Maybe too good. Maybe even too good, so that Jan won't add them.