Update v1.4 "Finally, boxes"

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Update v1.4 "Finally, boxes"

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I've been working on this update for a few days already and I think it's time to make a topic. I'll admit that this update is far less planned out than previous updates, but that is due to the very limited development span I have. I have 1 1/2 weeks left before I go back to uni, but in that time I also have 2 assignments to complete :shocked: As such I'm not quite sure what I'm going to have time to do and fully implement. Because of this I'm not implementing any sort of completion tracking for each feature - it may or may not get completed in time, I'm not sure. I'll certainly be less restricted time wise in implementing a summer update, but I don't want to go ~6 months without updating the AA at all!

As has become almost standard, to whet your appetites here is a heavily in development screenshot. As usual, it's all subject to change etc.

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  • Generational Pokémon - You'll now be able to acquire Pokémon from across the generations of Pokémon games, complete with their appropriate sprites. This may or may not come with generational Pokédexs too!
  • Boxes - You now have the ability to create multiple customisable boxes. You can set these to public or private and all public boxes will be displayed on your profile, allowing you to show off more than just the Pokémon in your party. You'll also be able to share these boxes like your cards and individual Pokémon, but visitors won't be able to interact with the Pokémon.
  • Upgraded profiles - Your profile is now tabulated, allowing you to show off your party, boxes, achievements and whatever else ends up being added.
  • Formes - Items are being implemented that, when held by a Pokémon (such as Castform), allow you to change the Pokémon's forme.
  • More Evolution Methods - Primarily time-restricted happiness, but I'll see if I can implement split evolutions in time too.
  • More Achievements - v1.3 did not feature any new achievements, so I plan to make up for that by including more in this update.
  • Other stuff - that I haven't thought of yet but might have time to implement.
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Re: Update v1.4 "Finally, boxes"

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I'm looking forward to the new achievements. :3
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Have been waiting for boxes for quite a awhile now, but now I can even show off what's in my boxes? This is great. :laugh: I'm loving the ability to show off more of our own personal acievements, as well as more 'missions' being added for us to try and acomplish. I'll admit I was starting to get bored but I kept telling myself the second new stuff was added it would be worth it, and I was right. I'm excited right now and I can't wait to see what gets put into place :eh: I also hope not too much it dropped due to time limits, if they are then I expect they will be tagged on to the list of summer updates because they're all very good ideas. The generational pokemon interests me to no end!

Can't wait, but going to have to, so much neat stuff planned for us :wink:

Edit: I'm wondering if there will be poke from each version or just the generation, as I know sprites varied from Gold and Silver as well as a few others that were within the same gen. Also wondering if the original Japanese only sprites will be included in this, well I guess we'll have to wait and see, time traveling should be a blast either way. I can't wait to get a Meowth from Red and Blue version, that's my favorite sprite.
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Re: Update v1.4 "Finally, boxes"

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I'm just so over joyed about the boxes! <3 I think I was one of the first (or the first) to ask for that (I could be wrong no one sue me) so I'm really happy it's going to be in the next update! The profile screenshot looks awesome though I'm VERY curious as to what the 'Journal' is and Undead refuses to tell me :( lol I'm kidding I'll wait like everyone else but still I want to know! DX The Generational Pokemon idea is going to be cool! Though I have to ask...I asked Undead this question but I wanted to double check.

Since in the Red, Blue and Yellow versions ALL are without Pichu's and only Pikachu's and Raichu's, does this mean when we find the Red, Blue and Yellow generation pokemon Pikachu will just be Pikachu when you find it? I'm just wondering if maybe it'll work that way. Also the Generational Pokedex would be awesome!! It'd be a GREAT way to keep up with what pokemon from each generation you do and don't have! I think it's awesome and I really hope it gets put into this update!

Also LOVE the fact you can show off you're boxes if you want and even you're achievements will be shown. I think that's so cool! It's a way to see more what each trainer has done. Definately excited to see what new achievements will be put into this update! Formes and Evo methods are cool to. XD I can't wait to get a Castform now! LOL Anyways this wole thing looks amazing I'm so excited! o.o And it's only in about a week....If I think of any suggests that could be put in I'll let you know! Besides more location/pokemon to collected I don't know...but then again we'll have Genereational Pokemon and if any of those are released I suppose you COULD count those 'newly released pokemon'.

Anyways can't wait for this one overlord! I'm super excited! You do such an awesome job with this place and you just keep making it more and more awesome!
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A minor note to say stone-based split evolution methods have managed to be implemented.

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Does that mean Snorunt will be working soon?
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Undead wrote:Does that mean Snorunt will be working soon?
Yes, as well as other split evos like Eevee.

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Pikachu3828 wrote:
Undead wrote:Does that mean Snorunt will be working soon?
Yes, as well as other split evos like Eevee.
o.o I am so happy right now
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I'm done adding new features so now it's just a case of bug testing and making sure everything works right before it gets released.

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everything sounds good. can't wait to see it. plus i can finally get my roselia. lol
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Just doing some bug testing and then will release the update :)

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Completed 5 days ahead of schedule. Not bad :)

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sweet! Nice Work!
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I noticed in the boxes you can no longer make it be organized by dex order, level or ID number and it automatically switches to ID number. Is this on purpose or am I missing something or what?
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How do we get a first gen pikachu if we have to hatch a pichu first and then raise it, but it must be in an egg for bill to send it back in time? :eh: Help please...
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