developing Pokémon Tabula Rasa

[Vxpor]

This game was made possible by RPG Maker XP and Pokemon Essentials v20.1

Trailer
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Pokémon Tabula Rasa, inspired by Reborn and Insurgence, is a story driven fangame with 2 brand new regions!

- The Anphelio Region, inspired by the word aphelion (or the point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid, or comet at which it is furthest from the sun). This region has a lot of similarities with its name, as it is a snow-covered tundra with little to no civilization. Mostly covered by routes and forests, this region gives you a lot of training and time to meet new faces who help to get you back to your once held glory. Many Pokémon from all over the world have descended from this region and here, you can find many of their different, undiscovered versions of themselves. These Pokémon are often shy and haven't come in contact with many humans. However, the ones that find civilization or Human population, get along with them very well.



- The Pansperma Region is the mainland. The region flooded with tourists and an influx in population. This has really driven out Pokémon in these parts, especially near cities. As you go on throughout the region, you find power-hungry corporations out for control over the region. To do this, however, they need the most powerful trainers to be able to drive out all Pokémon insight. In which doing so, makes room for more people to come in, leading to more money and power in the corporations. Here, you will find out who you truly were in the past and you may have to power your way through to get what you want for yourself and the Pokémon at stake. The sheer variety in Pokémon, people, and places you find along the way is incredible. This region has everything a person could ask for and is the reason why it's a huge tourist attraction.



Story

Before the events of Tabula Rasa, the main protagonist and their rival travel to a distant region while their home region's Pokemon League is being developed. When they discover that this new region doesn't have a current champion, the protagonist and the rival decide to battle each other for the crown. During the battle, the protagonist is finally "beaten" via an intentional hit which causes them to go into a severe coma. Years later, the protagonist wakes up from their coma and realizes that they've been taken in by Professor Oleaster and his apprentice, your rival. After some encouragement, the rival gets the protagonist to become a trainer once again to travel across the brand new Pokemon League in their home region that spans across both Anphelio and Pansperma

 

The Protagonists

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NOT ALL ART HERE IS OFFICIAL
In the beginning of the game, you have the opportunity to choose from six different characters, three being male and three being female.


Carter is your average kid. He is a very social kid, however he isn't very popular around town. He gets bored and wants a change in his life. He goes out and tells everyone that he'll prove them wrong. And so he does. He goes on to win back to back championship titles, crushing anyone he comes in contact with. But with great power, comes great responsibility. The fame got to his head and he took a turn for the worst, developing fear of losing his title, and always wondering how the media would react to a loss from him.


Leo is the popular kid. He grew up under a very wealthy family and is known around the block. He grew up with both his parents when his dad purchased a new boat. He went out with some pals and said he would be back and in a week. A week turned into a month, which turned into several months, and then turned into a year. Leo got very worried very quickly and began the search. He asked everywhere around town, but to no avail. He knew the Pokémon league was accepting and he would make the perfect fit. Leo had already been a trainer before and took some of his father's prized Pokémon with him. He eventually became an Elite 4 Trainer, and then champion along with it, hoping it would get him publicity and his dad would hear it and come back some day.


Elias is the sporty kid. He didn't have a great inclining in Pokémon until a later he got towards his early teens. Elias wanted to pursue sports until he got a devastating ACL injury that ended his sports career. After recovery, his father wanted him to get out into the world again. His father before him, Roman, was a great champion many years ago when he was Elias's age. He got him into becoming a trainer and mentored him.


Chloe is your popular girl. She gets everything she wants and is friends with everyone at school. She got so much into the
fame, that she wanted to put herself out there even more. The way she did this was by becoming a trainer. She climbed her way to the top and eventually became the champion! She only did it for popularity at first, but began to like it as her training days went on.


Bella is a classier girl who works a regular night shift. One day, a recruiter for a league team walks in to her bar and starts talking to her. As they chat, she finds out that he runs one of the top teams that just lost their best player. She immediately volunteers herself, but the guy doesn't believe she has the talent. She then takes him outside for a battle. After destroying him in a battle, he rethinks his decision and puts her on the roster. When she decimates her teammates at battle, she is made captain and continues to make her tear through both regions.


Elena was always the punk, in your face kind of girl. She always wanted to fight with anybody that got in her way. She didn't really care for school that much and didn't talk to a lot of people. When she left to become a trainer, people were shocked to see this person they heard of from school climb all the way up basically from the shadows. She didn't talk very much after she became a trainer (mainly to keep it secret) and she wanted to focus on becoming a better version of her. She did however grow a softer side after becoming champion.

The Meaning Behind/Why I chose Tabula Rasa
Tabula rasa, the latin word meaning a "clean slate" or "scraped tablet." The bigger picture/driving narrative in this game being starting over from scratch, or Tabula Rasa. I really wanted to make a game where you were previously the champion, where you have to go through the region have once did, with no recollection of anything the regions have to offer. I'm already planning to make a sequel and prequel to these games, which already have titles. Those being Pokémon Prevenire and Pokémon Exigo. Prevenire meaning before hand/To come to and Exigo meaning complete or finished. Pokémon Prevenire will be in the style of FRLG/RSE and Pokémon Exigo will be in the style of Gen 5. However, if I am going to make that happen, I will need a team to do so, which is why I will also be putting a similar thread in the Team Recruitment channel. So if you are interested in making music, sound designs, scripting, or sprites, comment here/on the team recruitment page and/or message me directly.

 

Screenshot Showcase

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Plans for the game
- Fully custom music/Battle intros
- Custom characters with backstories
- New mega evolutions
- Custom Anphelion and Panspermanian forms for over 200+ Pokémon!
- Brand New Fakemon
- New Pokémon that you discover throughout your journey (Not a final decision)
- HMs as Items (Axe for Cut, exc.)

Current Features
- 12 gyms (4 in Anphelio, 8 in Pansperma)
- Brand new stealth elements
- Choices effect story
- New Mega Evolutions
- Hidden Grottos
- Customizable Secret bases
- High Leveled Overworld Encounters
- Seasons/Seasonal events
- All new UI
- Fast forward (Thanks to Marin)
- Huge post game

 

Credits list

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Graphics:
Kyle Dove
CNC
zetavares852
turtwig2
WesleyFG
Red-Ex/Pokémon Dawn
ItsHydro
The Libertine
Barubary
Sagaxxy
Anarlaurendil
Chaoticcherrycake
Pixame
Chimcharsfireworkd
aveontrainer
EVoLiNa
gouchua
PkmnAlexandrite
DormDude
Heckelgrande
Pokemon Dawn
PrincesPhoenix
Wario (from pokemonelite2000)
Kane89
pansygum
DiegoWT
Aten974
speedialga
Latias Tamer (Spriters Resource)
DaSpirit
Zusammenstellung
Stormlugia
Fblaster
Pokemon Acanthite Team
Rverah-duh
SirMaIo
Platinum Tyrant
Spacemotion
Mucrush
KageNoSensai
anutter
DaNerdyDude
Kizemaru-Kurunosuke
Chimcharsfireworks
EpicDay
Thurpok
ForeverXShoddyBattle
iametrine
BoOmxBiG
Takai-of-the-Fire
Coffee Cup
Poltergeist
Heavy-Metal-Lover
XDinky
Hydrargirium
Poison-Master
Thedeadheroalistair
Shutwig
Asdsimone
Xxdevil
Steinnaples
Hek-el-grande
sylver1984
NikNak93
TeaAddiction
The-Red-eX
07harris/Paranoid
19dante91
27alexmad27
Atomika
Bakura155
Blue Beedrill
Boomxbig
Bulbapedia and Bulbaforums
chimcharsfireworkd
Chio
CNickC/CNC
Flood
Fused
G-olden
help14
Jesse TBPro
lordindy
Kizemaru_Kurunosuke
klnothincomin
Kuroda-Taiki
Newtiteuf
Novus
Pokemon_Diamond
PrinceLegendario
Reck
Red-Gyrados
REMY35
RHN
Saurav
Scarexshivaking
Seiyouh
SL249
spypoke megafc
ThePokemonChronicles
Othienka
Neffertity
SailorVicious (Formerly known as Heavy-Metal-Lover)
Shawn Frost
Kyle-Dove
Claisprojects.com
DarkDragonn
rafa-cac
moca
Tapu Fini
SpartaLazor
BlackOutG5
Rune
Rigbycwts
Rot8er_ConeX
James Davy
Diegotoon20
Snivy101
Typhlito
Legitimate Username
Ayanocloud
Turtleye
Siiilver
Wyverii
Branflakes325
princessofmusic
branflakes
aXl
Wobblebuns
N-Kin
zerudez
Brylark
TrainerSplash
Gnomowladny
Gardow
RockAdam
www.smogon.com
Pikachumazzinga
/u/sicns
/u/Evolemon
Help-14
zingzags
Rayd12smitty
Venom12
Pokecheck.org
PinkCatDragon
Tebited15
Spriters-Resource
Eli
lilatraube
PurpleZaffre & Maicerochico
AtomicReactor
ChrisX698
Ploaj
vg-resource.com
Tricko1
Smogon XY Sprite Project
Sword/Shield Sprite Project
Sun/Moon Sprite Project
Layell
leparagon
Leparagon
Falgaia
Mashirosakura (Magearna recolours)
MillaLya
(http://www.rebornevo.com/forum/index.php?/topic/24410-gen-7-sprite-pack/)
(https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=406404)
FoxyBluereaver
Flamejow
Neoriceisgood
Yankas

DS-STYLE GEN VII AND BEYOND POKÉMON SPRITE REPOSITORY IN 64X64:
MrDollSteak - Everything except what's listed below
Chaos Rush - For allowing me to continue the DS-Style 64x64 Pokemon Sprite Resource,
Arceus-Fairy, Espurr Front, Bergmite Front, Goodra Back, Talonflame Front Basis
Layell - Permission to use sprites from the Smogon XY Sprite Project, QC on various sprites from the XY Sprite Project
Sylveon Front, Vivillon Front, Mega Absol Front
Spherical Ice - Litleo, Hawlucha, Dragale Front, Binacle Front, Mega Beedrill Front, QC on Delphox
princessofmusic - Flabebe Front, Floette Front and Florges Front, Klefki
Sky High - Mega Salamence, Diancie Back, Vivillon Icon, Pyroar Male Icon, Dedenne Icon, Xerneas Icon, Zygarde Icon, Diancie Icon, Hoopa Icon, Hoopa Unbound Icon, Volcanion Icon
Wobblebuns - Pumpkaboo Fronts, Helioptile Front, Goomy Front, Sliggoo Front, Mega Kangaskhan Baby
Redrooster - Diggersby Front, Barbaracle Front, Meowstic Male and Female Front
N-Kin - Froakie Front, Pancham Front, Malamar Front, Hoopa Front, Volcanion Front
Zerudez - Chesnaught Front, Fletchinder Front, Mega Manectric Front
SupahSnivy - Fennekin Front, Carbink Front
Branflakes325 - Pangoro Front, Aegislash Front
Legitimate Username - Aegislash Front, Diancie Front, Mega Garchomp Front
aXl - Braixen Front, Doublade Front, Hoopa Unbound Front, Mega Sableye Front
Superjub - Sylveon Back
Seiku88 - Gogoat Front
Gexeys - Amaura Front
al199288 - Fletchinder Back
Sleet - Skrelp Front
The Cynical Poet - Mega Slowbro Front
Noscium - Furfrou Front
Tayub1221 - Aurorus Front
SSJ4 Furanki - Noivern Front Basis, Skiddo Basis
Arkeis - Aromatisse Front
Quanyails - Honedge Front, Volcanion Back, Mega Absol Front
Orchid - Volcanion Back
GeoisEvil - Dedenne Front
Wyverii - Xerneas Front
Vale98PM - Zygarde Front
thedarkdragon11 - Hoopa Back, Volcanion Front, Mega Garchomp Front
TrainerSplash - Hoopa Unbound Front
MilanesaCosmic - Mega Manectric Front
Fridave - Bunnelby Front, QC on Mega Houndoom and Greninja
Versekr Dark - Mega Garchomp Back
Nordk - Phantump Basis
Hoenn - Clauncher Front Basis
GOLDstandard - Delphox Front Basis
Doesntknowhowtoplay - Fennekin Icon, Braixen Icon, Delphox Icon, Fletchling Icon, Fletchinder Icon
Thundrake - Pancham Icon, Helioptile Icon, Heliolisk Icon, Carbink Icon, Hawlucha Icon, Avalugg Icon, Noibat Icon, Noivern Icon
orly32123 - Dragalge Icon
Criminon - QC on Greninja and Mega Blastoise
Slowpoke13 - QC on Chesnaught, Litleo and Pyroar
Soloo993 - QC on Quilladin, Pancham, Espurr and Sylveon
Dursem - QC on Noivern
Derxwna Kapsyla
Dreadwing93
leParagon: All battle sprites except the ones below, QC for almost every battles sprites
N-Kin, goranthegreat, leParagon: Rowlet, Litten, Popplio
leParagon, BlackstarG5: Cosmog, Cosmoem, Marshadow (Gloomdweller)
leParagon, fishbowlsoul90: Turtonator, Solgaleo (Normal), Lunala (Normal)
leParagon, mangamanga: Yungoos, Rockruff, Guzzlord
leParagon, JaegerLucciano23: Xurkitree, Celesteela
leParagon, HeXeR: Wishiwashi (School), Drampa
leParagon, MrDollSteak: Toxapex, Alolan Raichu
Chaos Rush, leParagon: Alolan Diglett, Alolan Dugtrio, Alolan Graveler, Gigantamax Venusaur, Gigantamax Machamp, Gigantamax Kingler, Gigantamax Lapras, Gigantamax Eevee, Pikachu in a cap (All forms), Surfing Pikachu, Cosplay Pikachu (All forms), Spiky Ear Pichu
Chaos Rush, thedarkdragon11, leParagon, GPX+: Shadow Lugia, Primal Dialga
KingOfThe-X-Roads (front), leParagon (back): Blipbug, Dottler, Gossifleur, Wooloo, Dubwool
KingOfThe-X-Roads, Z-nogyroP (front), leParagon (back): Corvisquire, Thievul, Bolthund, Sandaconda, Stonjourner, Cufant, Copperajah, Dracozolt, Arctozolt
KingOfThe-X-Roads, Z-nogyroP (front), leParagon, Z-nogyroP (back): Orbeetle, Gigantamax Orbeetle
Crocovyle (front), leParagon (back): Applin, Toxel, Milcery
G.E.Z. (front), leParagon (back): Greedent, Mr. Rime, Galarian Darumaka, Galarian Darmanitan (All forms)
French-Cyndaquil, Z-nogyroP (front), leParagon (back): Clobbopus, Galarian Yamask, Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)
French-Cyndaquil: Obstagoon, Galarian Linoone
French-Cyndaquil, leParagon (front), leParagon (back): Cramorant (All forms), Runerigus, Morpeko (All forms)
leParagon, Z-nogyroP (front), leParagon (back): Arrokuda, Grapploct, Morgrem
leParagon, Z-nogyroP: Barraskewda, Sinistea, Grimmsnarl, Dracovish
Crocovyle, leParagon (front), leParagon (back): Thwackey, Raboot, Drizille, Indeedee (All forms), Kubfu
Spook, leParagon (front), leParagon (back): Carkol, Coalossal, Gigantamax Coalossal
leparagon (front, back), WolfPP (QC): Drakloak, Dragapult
Silicobra: KingOfThe-X-Roads, leParagon, Z-nogyroP (front), leParagon (back)
Toxtricity (All forms): involuntary Twitch, leParagon, Z-nogyroP (front), leParagon (back)
Sizzlipede: Zerudez, Z-nogyroP (front), Z-nogyroP (back)
Centiskorch: mjco, leParagon, Z-nogyroP (front), leParagon, Z-nogyroP (back)
Polteageist: Z-nogyroP (front), French-Cyndaquil (back)
Hatterene: leParagon, Z-nogyroP (front), leParagon (back)
Impidimp: leParagon, French-Cyndaquil, Z-nogyroP (front), leParagon, MrDollSteak (back)
Falinks: KingOfThe-X-Roads, leParagon (front), leParagon (back)
Snom: RadicalCharizard, leParagon (front), leParagon (back)
Zacian (Crowned Sword): French-Cyndaquil (front), leParagon (back)
Gigantamax Blastoise: leParagon (front), Chaos Rush, leParagon (front)
Gigantamax Garbodor: leParagon, Chaos Rush (front), leParagon, Chaos Rush, MrDollSteak (back)
Galarian Ponyta: French-Cyndaquil (front), leParagon (back)
Galarian Weezing: French-Cyndaquil
Galarian ZIgzagoon: El Diabeetus (front), leParagon (back)
Decidueye: leParagon, BlackWhiteRobin
Torracat: KajiAtsui, goranthegreat, leParagon
Incineroar: leParagon, MyMarshlands
Brionne: Wobblebuns, Tetra, leParagon
Primarina: Wobblebuns, goranthegreat, leParagon
Crabrawler: Noscium, HeXeR, leParagon
Crabominable: JaegerLucciano23, Z-nogyroP, leParagon
Cutiefly: Noscium, xiechayghe, princessofmusic, Zervais, goranthegreat, leParagon
Ribombee: Z-nogyroP, goranthegreat, leParagon
Wishiwashi (Solo): Z-nogyroP (front); leParagon (back)
Dewpider: fishbowlsoul90, Trev, leParagon
Sandygast: Z-nogyroP, goranthegreat
Palossand: Z-nogyroP, Kevin RDS, goranthegreat
Togedemaru: Espeon Scientist, princessofmusic, Trev, leParagon
Mimikyu (All forms): leParagon, Trev, BlackWhiteRobin
Dhelmise: leParagon, Z-nogyroP
Nihilego: academico95, leParagon, fishbowlsoul90
Pheromosa: JaegerLucciano23, goranthegreat, leParagon
Necrozma (Normal): leParagon, HeXeR, mbcn10ww, AtecainCorp.
Melmetal: leParagon, French-Cyndaquil
Alolan Sandslash: zlolxd (front); Z-nogyroP (back)
Alolan Vulpix: Elazulmax, Versekr Dark, xiechayghe, goranthegreat, leParagon
Alolan Ninetales: leParagon (front); Z-nogyroP (back)
Alolan Persian: leParagon, OtaKun, xiechayghe
Ash-Greninja: N-Kin, Webobo, thedarkdragon11, capylus, MrDollSteak, leParagon
Zygarde (Complete): leParagon, MilanesaCosmica
Purple Kecleon: Chaos Rush, thedarkdragon11, GPX+
??? Arceus: Chaos Rush
Vivillon (All patterns): MrDollSteak, Golche, mbcn10ww, leParagon
Eternal Flower Floette: Ωmega
Furfrou (All trims): MrDollSteak, leParagon
Neutral Xerneas: N-Kin, leParagon
Rillaboom by Leny Oliveira
Inteleon and Cinderace front sprites by thecubberx
Inteleon back sprite retouched by me.
Cinderace back sprite by me.
All indexed and resized by me.

Artistic Corner:
KLNOTHINCOMIN
Ruki
Wesley FG
Pokémon Showdown
xPokeJosex
M3rein
Sergiofr_18
Clara
Princess Phoenix
LunarDusk6
Dewitty
Bulbapedia
Chocosrawloid
milomilotic11
Neo-Spriteman
Minorthreat0987
The-Red-Ex
Calis Proyect
GuillyAlpha
Keh-ven
Maxewenx
Kyledove
New Titeuf
PokeOverworldSpriter
RetroGameZone
Luka S.J.
PhoenixOfLight92
Cuddlesthefatcat
sverre712
DestinedHero
The-Godlings-Rapture
Amethyst
Jan
Zumi
Bazaro
Koyo
Smeargletail
Alex
Noscium
Lepagon
N-kin
fishbowlsoul90
princess-phoenix
DatLopunnyTho
Conyjams
kaji atsu
The cynical poet
LuigiPlayer
Pikafan2000
Lord-Myre
SirAllanNewlight
PlayerRed-1
Momokahimari
Redblueyellow
Chemicalzone97
Chris22464
Cerebii
GeenWithAwesome
Polloron
Kal!ser
Alistair
Rubire4
Cope
Erma96
FM
Javs
Kymotonian
Pey!
Phyromatical
Rata
Zein
ThunderDove
Warox1994
LilaTraube
PokemonEclipse
Gallanty
SailorVicious
PeekyChew
874521
Sylver_1984
Zeo
Magiscarf
TyranitarDark
xAlien 95
Jotaaz
warox1994
NSora-96
Rayquaza-dot
aigue--marine
Deorro
Gigatom
spaceemotion
DarkDarkrai
NathenxBrewer
CrazyClide
Alucus
Femok
UltimoSpriter
carchagui
Warpras
Inmortal
MrBlueOctober
ChaoticCherryCake
Diegotoon 20
Arlas10
Dante96
LTSeraa
mystacalmey24
WilsonScarloxy
Godofthesky
GeoisEvil
Tynno
Burton-kun
SchwarzeNach
DonLawride
ShawnFrost
TheTopHatGost

Music:
Ghosts of Horror Show
塗 ゆり
Nintendo
Gamefreak

Sound effects:
Nintendo
Game freak
Epidemic Sound
Maralis
Derxwna Kapsyla
Zeak6464
BadSamaritan

Animations:
Pkmn.master
KLNOTHINCOMIN - Spriter's resource.
HarmonyConcept
Clara-WaH

Scripts:
Vendily
Ulithium_Dragon
Luka-SJ
Marin
FL
WolfPP
Jonas930
Boonzeet
Kleinstudio
Michael
Marcello (Reborn)
ZeroKid
PinkCatDragon
Pokémon Essentials
Peter O.
Mr. Gela
PurpleZaffre
LostSoulsDev
carmaniac
~JV~
Maruno
XmarkXalanX
Ratty524
joeyhugg
Nickalooose
Lucidious89
AmethystRain
AlexTCGPro
Destiny
baaabuuu
trueegee
woobowiz
DL Kurosh
p.claydon
dragonnite
shiney570
Yankas

PBS File editing:
mej71
Radical Raptr
Ego13
HM100
karstictrainer
WorldSlayer
TheDeKay
viperk1
SunakazeKun
Saving Raven
RPD490
Takyon!
Pokegod7020

Research:
Drakath569
Florio
MrDeepDarkMind
snooper117

All contributors to the Smogon XY Sprite Project
(https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/xy-sprite-project-read-1st-post-release-v1-1-on-post-3240.3486712/)
All contributors to the Smogon Sun/Moon Sprite Project
(https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/sun-moon-sprite-project-dawn-of-a-new-day.3577711/)
All contributors to the Smogon Sword/Shield Sprite Project
(https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/sword-shield-sprite-project.3647722/)

Pokemon Parallax Resource Pack:
LuxDiablo
AnonAlpaca
VanillaSunshine
Kaliser
ThatsSoWitty
Akizakura16
Lightbulb15
Pira

Tabula Rasa Team:
Vxpor/N3xus
ComicalFire
Unknown_Bolt
_tdmerci
kar1mel
(Still Recruiting)

 

Notes
This is a huge game idea I want to pursue and will probably need quite a team to pull it off. The game's full version won't be available to play in the near future, but we will get it done! We currently have a team of 5 and still growing! I have had this idea in mind for a while now, and I am finally able to accomplish it. Any support for my huge project will be greatly appreciated! We currently have a roadmap made and we are working our hardest to have a fully fledged demo out by the end of this month! The demo will have frequent updates with new features, quests, maps, and bug fixes. We are also still recruiting! What I would be looking for is anything ranging from spriters/concept artists to music makers! If you are interested in joining the team, please send me a DM over discord, twitter, and even DMing on this forum! You can also contact the team by emailing pokemontabularasa@gmail.com.

 

Discord
You can join the game's official discord Here.

 

[Vxpor]

Update: Today is the last day to enter the art contest! If you are still interested in submitting your art in the contest, you still have until 11:59 PM EST tonight! If you can't submit in time or are seeing this in the future, don't fret because we will be hosting more events/contests in the future! After 11:59 PM EST tonight, all submissions will be closed.

[Swamp King]

This looks really cool! I hope you put lots of work in this game and turn it into a masterpiece

 

[Vxpor]

On 9/25/2020 at 11:10 AM, Swamp King said:

This looks really cool! I hope you put lots of work in this game and turn it into a masterpiece

 

Thanks! We really appreciate the support!

[Rex9999]

So let me see if I understand this correctly, the game starts off with the scientist helping you out when the Organization appears and I guess protag didn't hide well enough cus we get captured and sent to the space station and THAT is where we start? Not what I imagined, I thought we were gonna wait a bit then leave the hiding place and take the region back, guess not, did i get this right?

 

Questions insue:

• Did we get captured to stop us from destroying pokemon as we know (since, you know, we have that potential) or to CAUSE that to happen?

Which leads to a sub question:

• what if it's like a scenario of full memory us was evil all along and the Organization was actually good? I can also imagine 2 different endings based on the choices you have made in the game one being that we in fact were evil all along and the Organization was good and another where we were good and the organization was in fact evil, which is a massive difference between the 2 endings but man would it be interesting if that was the case.

Questions V2

• I do assume the space station we start in isn't the first region and wherever we land the second right? I assume we start at the SS then we escape and land in wherever and THAT is the first region?

Last of all is the prequel game that you already have planned going to be telling the story of the first time we became champions out of the 14? Which since we've won so many times I'm guessing surely we are in the mid 30s maybe?

 

Finally truly last, I wonder how a sequel would follow up to this kind of story, there would have to be a true ending for the sequel to follow up on, either that or this game ends in a cliffhanger but I doubt that lol imagine.

[Vxpor]

On 10/3/2020 at 5:31 PM, Rex9999 said:

So let me see if I understand this correctly, the game starts off with the scientist helping you out when the Organization appears and I guess protag didn't hide well enough cus we get captured and sent to the space station and THAT is where we start? Not what I imagined, I thought we were gonna wait a bit then leave the hiding place and take the region back, guess not, did i get this right?

 

Questions insue:

• Did we get captured to stop us from destroying pokemon as we know (since, you know, we have that potential) or to CAUSE that to happen?

Which leads to a sub question:

• what if it's like a scenario of full memory us was evil all along and the Organization was actually good? I can also imagine 2 different endings based on the choices you have made in the game one being that we in fact were evil all along and the Organization was good and another where we were good and the organization was in fact evil, which is a massive difference between the 2 endings but man would it be interesting if that was the case.

Questions V2

• I do assume the space station we start in isn't the first region and wherever we land the second right? I assume we start at the SS then we escape and land in wherever and THAT is the first region?

Last of all is the prequel game that you already have planned going to be telling the story of the first time we became champions out of the 14? Which since we've won so many times I'm guessing surely we are in the mid 30s maybe?

 

Finally truly last, I wonder how a sequel would follow up to this kind of story, there would have to be a true ending for the sequel to follow up on, either that or this game ends in a cliffhanger but I doubt that lol imagine.

With the intro: When you start the game, you will see that it was a spontaneous choice to hide in the place that you do. I am still considering a different start depending on where you choose to hide. I have been doing some event experimenting and I have found that going with the approach that your decisions will effect you and your path throughout is a model that works very well in the game we are creating. While making the maps and events, I played some other fangames to see their good and bad respectively, and while doing this, I found that the intro we had was actually similar to a few different fangames. Because of this, I may want to rework the intro. When I made it, it was kind of sporadic and didn't make much sense in the context you start in. Especially after reading your first couple lines over and over.

Question 1: Did we get captured to stop us from destroying Pokémon as we know (since, you know, we have that potential) or to CAUSE that to happen?

A: You were captured to cause that to happen. While creating the story outline of the game, I wanted to make the evil team have a real reason to be taking over. I found that concepts surrounded by money and corruption were the best way to give them an actual reason for being an issue to the protagonist. In the game, the Pansperma Region is a growing region with more and more tourists coming in by the day. The whole goal for the agency here is to drive out Pokémon to make more room for people to live, meaning more money. Throughout the game, you will see the region go into chaos and the overall conditions will get worse and worse. How you fit in this whole situation is that you were the most powerful trainer and popular trainer to come up throughout the program. If they eliminate you, their job gets easier. 

 

Question 1 - Part 2: What if it's like a scenario of full memory us was evil all along and the Organization was actually good? I can also imagine 2 different endings based on the choices you have made in the game one being that we in fact were evil all along and the Organization was good and another where we were good and the organization was in fact evil, which is a massive difference between the 2 endings but man would it be interesting if that was the case.

A: This is almost exactly for what we have planned. There will be two different endings and your decisions will have a massive impact on it. I don't want to spoil much, but you will be faced with different opportunities throughout and there will be more than 2 endings. You can go about your way to not know anything about the "evil" organization and destroy them at any cost, or you can maybe even end up joining the organization yourself. But, to find that out, you will have to play it when it's released.

Question 2: I do assume the space station we start in isn't the first region and wherever we land the second right? I assume we start at the SS then we escape and land in wherever and THAT is the first region?

A: Like I said earlier in this message, the intro may be changed to make more sense in the future, but for what we have right now, there are NO catchable Pokémon on the SS. You can get your starter there, but that's it. Because of this, the Pokémon in the actual regions will match closely to the level your starter is when you escape. Meaning that the first Pokémon you will actually be able to catch will probably be from level 12-18. Like I said, we are not sure if this is the start that will make the final product, but that is what we have at the moment.

 

Question 3: Last of all is the prequel game that you already have planned going to be telling the story of the first time we became champions out of the 14? Which since we've won so many times I'm guessing surely we are in the mid 30s maybe?

A: The prequel game will have you at 8-10, depending on the character chosen. So, during this game, you will be in you mid-late 20s/earlier 30s.

 

Question 4: Finally truly last, I wonder how a sequel would follow up to this kind of story, there would have to be a true ending for the sequel to follow up on, either that or this game ends in a cliffhanger but I doubt that lol imagine.

A: I plan on having this game follow up on one of the endings, but I plan on making it follow the son/daughter of the protagonist. There isn't much I have made/done with the sequel game, so I don't really have a lot of information on it. Story for it is still in planning phase, so it will be most likely a while away.

 

But, those are some pretty cool ideas you have made and we are always open to suggestions and constructive criticism to make this game the best we possibly can! Thanks for the questions!

[Vxpor]

Late note: The September contest has been completed and the winners have been chosen!

 

In Third Place we have: Husk Hiatus with their unnamed Legendary!
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In Second Place we have: Angelkitsune with the new Legendary Pokémon, Chronodelion!
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And finally, in First Place we have: Unknown_Bolt with their unnamed Legendary!
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Thanks to everyone who participated in our first contest/event since announcing our fangame! This was a huge success and we hope to hold more events/competitions in the future! And last but not least,

Spoiler

We have some news coming in the near future, so stay tuned!

 

[Rex9999]

Hey thanks for the answers! Good to know that the prequel game will start us in our 8th to 10th win section of time i assume it wasn't you saying we start as a 8 to 10 year old in our journey to our first victory... although.. now that i think about it you said depending on the character chosen and itd be weird for the prequel game to start in the middle of our wins and to change which win we start in depending on which character we choose so it makes more sense for it to be 8 to 10 years old right? if not that it'd weird, itd be basically almost a different game depending on the character chosen since itd be different sections of time. btw when you make the different endings make sure they're marked good like at the very end you get a 'Ending 1: true ending' or something like that.

[Vxpor]

On 10/24/2020 at 11:32 AM, Rex9999 said:

Hey thanks for the answers! Good to know that the prequel game will start us in our 8th to 10th win section of time i assume it wasn't you saying we start as a 8 to 10 year old in our journey to our first victory... although.. now that i think about it you said depending on the character chosen and itd be weird for the prequel game to start in the middle of our wins and to change which win we start in depending on which character we choose so it makes more sense for it to be 8 to 10 years old right? if not that it'd weird, itd be basically almost a different game depending on the character chosen since itd be different sections of time. btw when you make the different endings make sure they're marked good like at the very end you get a 'Ending 1: true ending' or something like that.

No problem, glad to answer any questions! When I said 8 to 10, I did mean the ages of the characters and with the endings, it will say which ending you received at the end.

[Vxpor]

Bump: Region maps for Anphelio and Pansperma have been added!

[Vxpor]

Update: Post updated to include the new art contest for *January*.

Edited January 5, 2021 by Vxpor

[Vxpor]

If anyone is interested in joining our team to help work on the project, we are currently recruiting the following positions:

- Spriters (To Make large scale pixel arts backgrounds, Gen 4 Style Pokemon Sprites, Trainer Sprites, Vs. Mugshots, Tiles, etc.)

- Concept Artists (To design regional forms, new mega evolutions, character art, promotional art, etc.)

- Programmers/Scripters (To make custom features, battle intro animations, and more!)

- 2D Animator (Make battle animations, in-game cutscene animations, tile animations, etc.)

If you are interested, please contact me through any of the socials linked at the bottom of our post. Thanks!

Edited January 5, 2021 by Vxpor
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[Vxpor]

Bump:
With the launch of another one of my projects, Pokémon Suit & Tie, means Pokémon Tabula Rasa will transition back into full swing! If you haven't already, be sure to follow our socials, as we have some very exciting information coming up in the next couple of weeks/months!

[Vxpor]

Hey there once again. I'm back to inform you all that our team has recently had some new positions open up for more people to join our project! If anyone is interested in joining our team to help work on the project, we are currently recruiting the following positions:

- Spriters (To Make large scale pixel arts backgrounds, Gen 4 Style Pokemon Sprites, Trainer Sprites, Vs. Mugshots, etc.)
- Artists (To design regional forms, new mega evolutions, character art, promotional art, logos, etc.)
- Ruby Programmers/Scripters (To make custom features, battle intro animations, and more!)
- Composers (Compose part of our game's fully original soundtrack with the use of, mainly, Pokemon sound fonts)

We are mainly looking for devoted members that can work long-term on the project. If you are interested, please contact me through any of the socials linked at the bottom of our main post. If you do decide to apply, please be ready to show some of your best previous works as examples to prove your experience in said role/s. Thanks!

[jeffrey1667]

where's the download link?

 

[ArcBolt27]

On 7/21/2021 at 5:39 PM, jeffrey1667 said:

where's the download link?

 

its almost as if you didnt read up on this and realize that the game isnt available yet

[Vxpor]

On 7/21/2021 at 5:39 PM, jeffrey1667 said:

where's the download link?

 

Sorry for the late reply. We've been busy working on the project and do not currently have anything available for download at the moment. However, we are hoping to release a demo in some form in the coming months

[animeBoio]

is it nearing completion? or could you give us an estimate on when it will be done? i have been waiting 2 years for this

[animeBoio]

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Edited May 18, 2022 by animeBoio

[Vxpor]

On 5/17/2022 at 5:13 PM, animeBoio said:

is it nearing completion? or could you give us an estimate on when it will be done? i have been waiting 2 years for this

We have been going through a lot of changes in the asset department and are redoing a lot of the game's assets. We hope to have a demo released by the end of the year.

[Vxpor]

Update: We've added the newly updated region maps to the main post as well as the updated trainer sprites for Carter and Chloe!