Regarding V13 (Major Update!)

Hey! Do what you need to do so you don't lose the motivation to work on the game. I'm excited either way. Can't wait for the part 1 to drop whenever that will be.

Take your time Jan, no matter when V13 comes out, it will still be enjoyable. 

How outdated is the dev blog percentages? I'm curious.

Relax jan,  We wouldn't feel like we need compensation for a game we get for free anyways!
The important thing is that both the maker and the players have fun in this whole endeavor, so curbing the development of the game in a way that ensures that, would benefit both sides.
I for one didn't feel an inkling of remorse when i said that i wouldn't start working on next Urmumium version till after next year xD
 

Tbh that low-key feels right with gen 8 updates. Now Rejuvenation will have DLC-like expansion same as Sword and Shield. I actually like this idea more than doing whole v13 at once. :D

And as everybody says, prioritise your health and don't feel like you disappoint someone with delays if you feel like you want to have a break from development and have a rest. 

Best wishes to the Devs team. %)

Well for me this are good news, bec like this i will be superhappy when v13 drops and i will be superhappy when 13.5 drops so i'll get excited twice ;)

Really take all the time you need Jan i'll wait patiently until the next version gets released and i know its worth waiting :) was hyped for it a year ago, i'm still hyped and i would also be hyped in a year if it should take that long

Greetings from Germany 

Dont fret to much over it man, good things come to those who wait. Also when you say no dlc for v13, do you mean no new pokemon from them or no move tutors?

i honestly think that splitting it in two parts is a good and fun idea!

i hope it helps lower the pressure on the dev team and i think i speak for everyone if i say that all of us really appreciate the time, effort and heart all of you put into the game so thanks a lot for that 

i look forward to playing v13 and v13.5 

ps. i like the dlc analogy

I'm happy about that part of V13 and V13.5. Thank you for that news, Jan.

You KNOW that even with some planned content cut, the amount of new content in V13 is going to be incredible. I'm so excited to play it, and if you release more in 13.5 I'm going to be excited AGAIN

By the sounds of it, even before this post v13 is going to be HUGE, and that's without adding the stuff gen 8 gave us.

Honestly using this method for future versions might not be a bad idea when you're feeling swamped, not just v13.  Granted this year in particular has sucked hardcore but still.

NGL I'm still sad about the delay this version has suffered, but I understand the reasons.  I'll force myself to be patient if I have to, this game is worth it.  It's not a stretch to say I'm more hyped about v13 than I was about most of the official pokemon releases.

Edit: spelling

Jan please just do whatever you feel is necessary. Don't worry about the release date or anything. This is a fantastic game and can appreciate how much work it takes to complete. I was worried when you said you were updating older content because of the huge update V13 was going to be already. Either way I'm just grateful you have made this game at all. Keep up the great work and thank you Jan and all the Devs for working hard on this game. My favourite pokemon game, no favourite game ever! 

I'm glad you're thinking of yourself and the team, this split in production is actually a really good idea I fully support it, take the time you need, the fanbase might really enjoy it because we have something to look forward to right after the base v13 comes out. Just prioritize your well being and the dev team Jan we all been through a lot this year.

I find this to be good news! Because not only are you making sure you continue to work i the game, your also taking your own(and the team's) mental, emotional and physical health into account and those are important!

Seeing the percentage go up, even just a little, gives me such a rush of euphoria.

I agree with the consensus that it'll be for the best to split up Version 13 into two separate parts, based on just how large it'll be. The last thing any of us wants is for you and the dev team to get stressed out and put your personal health and irl responsibilities in jeopardy. I can safely say that the entire community is grateful to you all for all the hard work you put into the game; we wish you all the very best.

PS: Can't wait to try out the character quests when they come out.

Hmm

That picture

Seems to be a mix of puppet and something else

Tho I don't know what that something else is

Anyway, I'm excited for the Rejuv V12 and DLC!

Time to learn more about

Nim!

Take all the time you need and know that whenever both parts of v13 come out that it'll be well worth the wait. I know, that at least personally, it never bothers me how long the wait is because it just means a quality and well loved product is being produced. not to mention its always good to take care of oneself and others mental and emotional needs when building something. I hope you all  are able to stay safe and healthy as best you can!

if I can ask one question though, is I believe in a previous post or maybe back when there was a megathread there was mention of the mega ring being given to the player at some point as well as more megastones being made available to the player throughout the story. Is that still content planned to be added in v13, and if so which part?

"Ew! How dare you add DLC to the game! This is just a cash grab!"- some fool who hasn't figured out that the game is both naturally downloadable and, more importantly, free

Don't worry too much about splitting this in two. You guys have stated that this Version was going to be substantially larger than the previous two were even before taking Gen. 8 and the extra work Jan put in earlier in the year. It isn't exactly surprising that it wound up getting to be a bit overwhelming once all the extra bells and whistles were taken into account. 

1 hour ago, erikabyte said:

I can ask one question though, is I believe in a previous post or maybe back when there was a megathread there was mention of the mega ring being given to the player at some point as well as more megastones being made available to the player throughout the story. Is that still content planned to be added in v13, and if so which part?

If I remember correctly the Mega Ring was going to be given out during main story of V13. So it would be given out in part 1 of V13. (Unless the devs decide to change that for some reason)

I think this is a smart move! We don’t want you to burn yourself out with all the amazing work you guys do, so this makes a lot of sense. Thanks for all the hard work and effort you and the team put in, it is very much appreciated. Hope you all have a fantastic day and or night. 

Jan, just make the video game you wanna make. We'll be happy either way.

Also this game is really fucking good.

Also the fact that we get a status update at least once every month is really good so its appreicated that you do it.

Take all the time you need and don't push yourself too much and the team as well

So you say its too much for one update, then you go and say that both updates are going to have more content than before? 

I think we would be good with just normal v13 content split in two updates (bc it truly looks like a lot) so this is very very cool and not at all something to be sorry about! 

Thanks! I hope this year doesn't throw more crazy stuff at you! (or all us, for that matter haha) 

The devil works hard, but Jan and the dev team work harder.

Take all the time that is needed. V13 and V13.5 will be worth it.

Jan, You and the dev team have been working so hard. You guys deserve a break. Big up yourselves.

This is great news! I can very much respect how much effort you have put into this, and won't mind if you need to take a break at all.  A game is most enjoyable when the devs are happy as well. Excited for what's to come!

Oh yeah!
It's coming baybeeh!!

About the cut content to be updated later, I don't see any problem here at all, that only means we get a part of the content early and the other one later, it keep interest and excitement going before you get hit by the 13.5, good stuff!

Its hard to imagine how much work you all invested and time no less. Please do whatever you feel is necessary and do take care of your health.

everyone here supports you jan

do what you and the team think is right, we will be here fo you

Take your time Jan. Whatever plans u have for V13 and onward no doubt the Community will support u just take your time because everyone know V13 is gonna be AWESOME!!!

14 hours ago, No name said:

 

If I remember correctly the Mega Ring was going to be given out during main story of V13. So it would be given out in part 1 of V13. (Unless the devs decide to change that for some reason)

ah thank you that answers my question!

Hey as much as I need a Pokémon game to keep me fully occupied 

I can live with this and accept the way you wanna do things

This year alone been hectic so I understand fully where you’re coming from 

I’ll enjoy it either way 

Take whatever time you need

i have a question tho

I was thinking about starting over to keep me occupied 

Are there any changes made to old routes and Pokémon encounters 

I just wanna know if it would be worth it to start over or nothing much has changed and you guys are solely focusing on going forward with the game and not making any changes 

This works on many levels: we still get V13 and we get it sooner, it's still packed with content, you're not burned out, we still get amazing sidequests (and they'll be even better), AND a special surprise. I personally have no problem with this Jan. This is honestly my favorite fangame of all time, so if I have to wait a little longer, I'm willing to.

Thanks for the info!

WHen this gets released, I'm tempted on a Gen 8 only run, to get myself to grow on the other Galar mons. The only ones I'm able to tolerate are the Galarian Fossils and these will probably won't be availble until later.

Where 's the bad news? I see only good news, here! What can be better than dev taking their time and polishing their work, "not cutting corners"? This is by far the best course possible. Anybody with a shred of self-control, would be happy to wait, in order to receive the good stuff in a more completed state. Just hang in there and don't collapse; work needs scedule and breaks. I am already drooling in the prospect of using Galarian forms; i will wait for Slowpoke, until which, Weezing and Sirfitch'd are more than good enough. Cheers!

That's very reasonable. A game the size of Rejuvenation needs to be taken care of carefully, and I honestly think this is the best idea. Take things with care because, as a programmer myself, I know how a "damaged programmer/developer" can cost on a project.

Having said that, I just want to ask this to be sure: I'm planning on restarting the game once the first part of V13 drops out. Is it safe to play that until the second part comes out or will I need to restart my game when it does?

Honestly I have to agree with the majority here, splitting it into two parts will probably make for an overall nicer release, V13 will let us continue the story and stuff like Ana's quest, then V13.5 will give us the other content later on, which will probably help make V13 come out better, less stress on the dev team is always good, and we get what will probably amount to an overall smoother experience of the new content.

Much love to everyone on the dev team, it's been a crazy year but if we all take of ourselves and each other, then we'll make it through.

Keep on keepin on, buddy

Free DLC? Best news all year, hell yeah.

After you finish the game will you make a new Pokemon game series?

I wish I could help, place my grain of sand, but I'm not good with what programs you use to make the game or spriting. However, if one day, when the game is done, you and your team think on set it in another language I'll like to help if spanish is an option.

Nah dude, this isn't dissapointing at all, I think it's a great idea! 

i've seen AAA game doing the same thing this year and saying that they may have to to do it again as the things slowly go back the the norm so jan its ok best not to over work yourself ok same goes for your team even if you have to do what i have seen big games like ff14 do i.e 13.1 then 13.2 putting in story and sub quest in little by little just to make it less taxing on you and the team then do so i think most of us fan will understand that your doing the best you can  do with what you have anyways keep up the good work 

This is literally the best news I've heard in weeks - I'm willing to wait however long it takes for a game of this quality but the idea of being able to play an updated version with gen 8 as soon as early to mid next year get's me hyped.

I absolutely adore this compromise. You're doing a fantastic job!

60 dollars for a lameass game like pokemon sword and shield proves that gamefreak became lazy and greedy. But the fact that we are getting marvellous,engaging games like pokemon rejuvenation FOR FREE is good enough. Take all the time you need for the masterpiece buddy....

Take your time and I know how long a game can take but sometimes people can impatient and I would just have the release date for when it's ready

the bad news i saw ?  its you losing the steam and stress gaining from the game. The rest is all good news and really. Be sure to rest and take it easy once a while. I get you dont wnat to lose steam but also dont go out of your way to work to exaustion. We all can wait for a bit more time and you and the amazing team of developers you all got keep up the great work. We all love you content so far and will be here wiating for when the continuation arrives. And once again, Chill and relax once in a while so you dont stress yourself too much

So basically the version that adds Gen 8 also gets the same DLC deal as the actual Gen 8?

Hey, I'm part of the pretty big number of people who (almost) never post on the forums.
Just wanted to say the whole team has our support, keep up the great work, the amount of visible support you get is small compared to the amount of invisible support (people who don't post stuff like me but who still enjoy the game anyway). That's why I wanted to post this, even tho y'all probably know that, remember that a ton of people support you, even if they don't express themselves much. 
Keep up the great work and take as much time as needed. I personaly think releasing V13 in two parts is an amazing idea which you should probably use for the next versions if you feel they take too long to come out. (Just to clarify, I'm not complaining about that, I'm just saying releasing the version in 2 parts is a wonderful and smart idea).

I can wait years for this man. Quality over anything.
Have fun whatever you do, motivation comes and goes.

Good plan!

hope everything goes smoothly and i am very much looking forward to the finished product.

Just make sure that you will complete this GOD made pokemon game and i can wait 10 more years. And i really hope you do because as we are all getting older, our minds as well as the available free time and encouragement change drastically. I'm still holding this youthful enthousiasm for Pokemon Rejuvenation in my heart though. And i will hold it till you finish the game. Pokemon hacks like Rejuvenation, Reborn, Insurgeance, Empyrean, Gaia, Radical Red and all Drayano's Hacks are like uber seminars that Gamefreak fools should watch to be able to create a proper and decent game at last. Since gen6 and on they have been producing crappy games with 3D animations. Nothing but heavy graphics on Gamefreak/ Nindendo pokemon games nowdays. I miss the days when pokemon games were 2D or pseudo 3D without stupid mechanisms like Z-moves and dynamax (mega evolutions are actually good). If they were clever they could introduce a fusion mechanism as they did back in pokemon black2/white2. I wrongfully thought back then that pokemon fusion would be the new generation mechanism.

On 11/16/2020 at 7:22 AM, Zumi said:

 

A good amount of routes and locations have received overhauls either graphically, storywise or both -- particularly the ones earlier on in the game (but there's some newer content that got revisions as well). With the addition of Gen 8 mons becoming obtainable (through encounters or sidequests), the map updates and some ~*~*Other Neat Stuff That Is Still A Surprise(TM)*~*~ I would personally suggest starting a new file once V13 is out so you get the full experience!

 Ahh thanks 

I won’t lie the story is long but just by this one answer

I don’t mind experiencing the wild ride over again 

Thanks again for this wonderful game 

Una pregunta la versión 13 tendrá gigamax y nuevos protagonista?

On 12/4/2020 at 10:21 PM, Kasuhiro said:

Una pregunta la versión 13 tendrá gigamax y nuevos protagonista?

(Answering in English since I don't know the wording in Spanish, sorry)

Gigantamaxes are going to be added, though they'll be programmed as custom Megas since Dynamax is a difficult mechanic to work with in terms of game-balance and the lore of the world. While we aren't getting any new protagonists (that we know of), the ones we do have will all be getting new alternate outfits soon, so that's pretty nice to look forward to!

On 12/4/2020 at 9:21 PM, Kasuhiro said:

Una pregunta la versión 13 tendrá gigamax y nuevos protagonista?

Se agregarán Gigantamaxes, aunque se programarán como Megas personalizados, ya que Dynamax es una mecánica difícil de trabajar en términos de equilibrio del juego y la tradición del mundo. Si bien no tenemos nuevos protagonistas (que sepamos), los que tenemos pronto recibirán nuevos atuendos alternativos, ¡así que es muy bueno esperarlo!

I translated it for u Autumn Zephyr. Just so the gentleman above understood it in his language

otra pregunta tengo un poblema con el mapa estoy jugando  pokemon rejuvenation  én Android  y no puedo saltar él mapa para irme hacia otra región  

Y habrán nuevas historias?

will you have to start your save all over again when you get v13? I really do not want to have to fight the rift gardevoir, souta, and angie again. I also have like 214 hrs in it and don't want to start again. also, I am a sort of completionist, there should be a way to complete the dex, whether through other people's teams(like nagnadel), or catchability. also there should be a way to sort the pc by dex #

On 11/15/2020 at 1:19 AM, No name said:

 

If I remember correctly the Mega Ring was going to be given out during main story of V13. So it would be given out in part 1 of V13. (Unless the devs decide to change that for some reason)

Otra pregunta si la v13 es completa full?

1 hour ago, Kasuhiro said:

Otra pregunta si la v13 es completa 

 Si quieres decir que es la versión final, entonces no, no lo es, pero se dividirá en dos partes 13 y 13.5 para el juego completo.

Y entonces? Cuál es la versión final?

24 minutes ago, Kasuhiro said:

Y entonces? Cuál es la versión final?

V16 será la versión final. Así que ya casi llegamos.

Mierda pero éso va a durar mucho