TheLostHylian
Smash Cadet
Hey all. This will be my first post in the Pokemon sub-forum of Smash Boards. I've been working on and off since 2006 on a custom Pokemon server. I do realize that you all are making your own CAP project, but this project is different. Instead of just adding new Pokemon, rather, I'm editing every single current Pokemon. I've had staff members come and go from my project, and as of now I'm the only one. I started back when Shoddy just came out, and because the program wasn't edit-friendly to non-programmers, most of my work wasn't put into the game. Now that Pokemon Online is out, editing the program is EASY. But my goal still requires a lot of work, and now I'm looking for people interested in re-creating the game of Pokemon.
Basically, with every generation, more and more older generation Pokemon become obsolete. Most RBY Pokemon weren't developed in a way that promotes good usage in later generations, for example. Only a select few Pokemon from RBY have been OU in every generation, those being the likes of Starmie, Gengar, and Chansey (now Blissey). In order to alleviate this problem, I've started editing every Pokemon... stats, movepools, abilities, even typing. And the moves and abilities themselves are under work too. With this much editing, this is going to be a whole new game, in a sense, just very familiar. Redeveloping every Pokemon to be competitively sound is my goal, as well as making them fit their "flavor" more, though I'm not against creative liberties. The type chart will also be edited to better balance the game.
Here are some examples of the changes I'm making:
Pin Missile's Base Power is increased to 25.
Charizard is Fire/Dragon type, and since that is the best offensive typing in the game, his good offenses will be offset by poor defenses.
Ice resists Dragon, Ghost, and Normal now.
Air Lock REMOVES all weather instead of ignoring it.
If you think you have a good understanding of Pokemon theory and would like to contribute, please feel free to post. Once I see there is enough interest, we'll begin a group effort. Until then, I'll be back to work on my own. I look forward to replies.
ps: I don't want to get replies about "oh you're completely changing the game." I know this already. Whether or not you agree, my project will still be worked on, I'm just looking to open this up to a broader audience.
Basically, with every generation, more and more older generation Pokemon become obsolete. Most RBY Pokemon weren't developed in a way that promotes good usage in later generations, for example. Only a select few Pokemon from RBY have been OU in every generation, those being the likes of Starmie, Gengar, and Chansey (now Blissey). In order to alleviate this problem, I've started editing every Pokemon... stats, movepools, abilities, even typing. And the moves and abilities themselves are under work too. With this much editing, this is going to be a whole new game, in a sense, just very familiar. Redeveloping every Pokemon to be competitively sound is my goal, as well as making them fit their "flavor" more, though I'm not against creative liberties. The type chart will also be edited to better balance the game.
Here are some examples of the changes I'm making:
Pin Missile's Base Power is increased to 25.
Charizard is Fire/Dragon type, and since that is the best offensive typing in the game, his good offenses will be offset by poor defenses.
Ice resists Dragon, Ghost, and Normal now.
Air Lock REMOVES all weather instead of ignoring it.
If you think you have a good understanding of Pokemon theory and would like to contribute, please feel free to post. Once I see there is enough interest, we'll begin a group effort. Until then, I'll be back to work on my own. I look forward to replies.
ps: I don't want to get replies about "oh you're completely changing the game." I know this already. Whether or not you agree, my project will still be worked on, I'm just looking to open this up to a broader audience.
