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Fucking finally. I really hope this thread will reduce the so-called "hack" threads.
I mean, sure. Hacks like "catch all Pokemon" are nice, but unless a hack got custom maps or even a new region (like many GBA Pokemon hacks), it's not much worth it imo. Ok, there are hacks like Pokemon Bloody Diamond/Platinum, which change more than just the wild Pokemon, but I bet I'm not the only one bored of "catch all Pokemon" hacks or sprite changes or hell, one hack I've seen a couple weeks ago, called "Lyra hack" or something, where the female character in HG/SS got replaced by the female character from Crystal. Sorry, but I don't see the freaking point of that "hack".
Another big plus point of this thread is, that the wannabe-hacks don't take up all the space, pushing actual, interesting hacks and/or translation projects to page 2+.
Just this week there were like 2 or 3 hacks for Gen 4 games (Diamond and HG/SS) with JUST change wild Pokemon and a ridiculous "progress" of 35% or some shit like that. Why do people keep making those "hacks" when there already are 2830758345743895789768975 fucking lame hacks like that already...
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The idea behind this thread is to have would-be Pokemon hackers come up with a polished patch (or at least some form of a viable project) in this thread before they even post their own topic, so we don't have to go locking threads that have been stagnant without progress for so long.

By the time a Pokemon hack is allowed to have its own topic, it will already have a playable patch. So even if the OP decides not to update the patch anymore, it will be able to stand on its own as a "completed" project.
The question is, what constitutes a "viable" project? Or a "playable patch"? If someone announces their grand ambition of creating the greatest Pokemon hack known to man, and provides a patch in which a single building has some rearranged tiles, is that acceptable? Or what if the total sum is that they changed the appearance rate in a few areas? Who is going to vet these projects? I assume you aren't, seeing as you've made it clear you're not a fan of the series, and thus probably wouldn't actually be able to discern changes from the source material.
To me, a complete patch should at the very least constitute one re-designed city. To say it shortly, there should be "stuff" that you can "do" that wasn't available in the original game, it should be something new and exciting. If someone changes the floor tiles and adds a new Pokemon, it's just not good enough. This is something you "feel" rather than list - you're supposed to boot the game and think "Hey, that's different. I like/hate that!".
 
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The question is, what constitutes a "viable" project? Or a "playable patch"? If someone announces their grand ambition of creating the greatest Pokemon hack known to man, and provides a patch in which a single building has some rearranged tiles, is that acceptable? Or what if the total sum is that they changed the appearance rate in a few areas? Who is going to vet these projects? I assume you aren't, seeing as you've made it clear you're not a fan of the series, and thus probably wouldn't actually be able to discern changes from the source material.
I'm going to require that every hack project list exactly what changes have been made to the original game, like a changelog of sorts. I'll add that to the first post in the rules.

Of course, if you have any other suggestions, I'm open to them.
 

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Still wondering what caused the massive swarm of "uber Pokemon haxxs".... :unsure:
Everybody's waiting for the EUR/US release of Pokemon Black 2 and White 2, obviously. That, and it's Pokemon - it's like Contra and Castlevania in the NES days, everybody and their dog wants to hack it for some reason.
 
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Thank goodness these rules have been created :D What about the uncompleted hacks that are on the forum right now, such as 'Pokemon Faza Version' and 'Pokemon Mix Jewels'? Also, i'm in the process of creating a hack, but won't be posting it until it's fully completed. When I do decide to post, do I just post what would have been 'The front page' on this topic (As a regular reply) then ask for it to be approved?
 

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I'm going to require that every hack project list exactly what changes have been made to the original game, like a changelog of sorts. I'll add that to the first post in the rules.
You should document in some fashion what the minimum would be to become considered for a thread. There's always the other option to just "go by ear", but I feel that ambiguity would cause confusion and unnecessary frustration for people being rejected while trying to publish their "hacks".
 

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Pokemon Mix Jewels

I have changed the starter pokemon, intro pokemon and the pokemon all over the region.
I am looking for spriters and scripters which i can't do myself.
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Glitches:
the rivals sprite disappears a lot and i will fix this for the future patches.

Pokemon: 100%
Sprites: 30%
Script: 60%
Overall: 70%

Patch v1
http://www.mediafire...qjpcgaaw6gkpxlh
xdelta and ui:
http://www.mediafire...iilovqpqar91t9v
http://www.mediafire...git24v7l1knidi1
 

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Pokemon Faze Version

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Pokemon faze version
My Hack is About Sinnoh its a Hack of black Version
Starter:Turtwig, Piplup, Chimchar
Trainer: they all have sinnoh pokemon only some have like crobat, roselia,magikarp and others
wild Pokemon: sinnoh

screen shot: more coming soon
if they are bugs tell me and i need some help with sprite and music loop



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progress:
music:0%
trainer:80%
wild Pokemon:70%
sprite:??? Drapion is helping me with that
Gym leader:60%
Over all progress:70%

Elite 4
Shantual:Grass
Caitlin:Water
Grimsley:Fire
Marshual:Fighting
Alder:All Type


Evolution Chart
Kadabra>Alakazam=25
Machoke>Machamp=40
Graveler>Golem=40
Haunter>Gengar=40
Slowbro>Slowking=50
Poliwhirl>Politoad=35
Onix>Stelix=30
Rhydon>Rhyperior=55
Sedra>Kingdra=42
Scyther>Scizor=32
Electabuzz>Electivire=40
Magmar>Magmortar=40
Porygon>Porygon 2=30
Porygon 2>Porygon-z=40
Duskclops>Dusknoir=50
Clamperl>Huntail=30
Clamperl>Gorebyse=30
Sneasel>Weaville=40
Riolu>Lucario=25
What I have Change In This Hack
1. i've change the hero to Red
2. Change all the trainer Pokemon and made them stronger
3. Change the Elite 4 Type
4. Change The wild Pokemon 95%
5. Change the Gym leader Pokemon and they are higher
6. Change N pokemon He know have a Starter (Piplup)
Credits:
For the sprites: K Drapion
For the text: Dubstep16
For the wild pokemon and trainer pokemon edit: ME!
For People who inspire me: K Drapion,Flintiex and ME
Download:
Pokemon Faze Version Beta v0.1:http://www.mediafire.../?xkvj61ydlbk1r
Tools Used:
1. Zeros BW Trainer Editor v1.0.3
2. Zero's Starter Editor v1.0.2.1
3. Zeros Wild Pokemon Editor v1.0.9.4
4. BWOE
5. PPTXT
6. PPRE
 
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@Densetsu if you give me a few days, I'll start TRYING to catalogue all this madness. However, I'm gonna need help on what exactly I have to cover. I hope to God that it doesn't require me to dig through the ENTIRE ROM Hacking forum. Can it be the first like thirty pages...? Or something like that?

Just tell me what I need to do, and then I'll do my best to help out. I'm working two jobs, and taking a summer class, so don't yell at me if it's a bit behind.
 

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@PokemonHackerFan It's not Version 1.1! :L You've only edited the main hero's overworld and the wild pokemon on the first route or so, it's more like V0.1..
 

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