I wasn't quite sure how to announce this update - I was originally going to keep a lot of things in this update secret but I've decided it's better to have it out in the open and get feedback than keep it to myself. There were a lot of good suggestions for this update and I think I will be asking for suggestions for updates in the future. I want to make this a big update as I've been away for a few months but I have a limited amount of time in which to make this update so instead of laying out all the features planned in this update I'll present the ones currently being worked on and update this topic as and when more are added.
Rather than just listing what I'm working on I realise a picture can say a lot so here's a quick screenshot of a heavily in-development version of the new trainer card page that encapsulates a lot of the new features: Click here. It goes without saying this is subject to change but it gives a good idea of some of the new features which are listed below.
Major
Breeder levels - In addition to levelling up your Pokémon you now gain experience and level up! Experience is gained just by using the Adoption Agency and doing things like interacting with Pokémon. Certain features and perhaps Pokémon will only be accessible once you reach a certain level.
Ranks and perks - Every set amount of breeder levels you now gain access to 'perks'. You'll get 3 perks to choose from and these will alter your experience of the Adoption Agency, like permanently increasing your chance of acquiring shinies or raising the amount of times your Pokémon can be interacted with each day. Each perk includes a rank which goes by your username and helps ensure everyone using the Adoption Agency has a different experience.
Karma - Just like every game in existence now you will come across options on the Adoption Agency where you will have a choice of what to do. Whether you are good or bad will affect your ability to access certain features/Pokémon.
Money - This was probably bound to happen at some point but money will now be included, which you can acquire from interacting with Pokémon amongst other things.
More sharing options - This was requested by some people who said that breeder cards are too big for some sites, so now you can share individual Pokémon as well.
Alerts - Now when someone levels up your Pokémon, accepts a trade of yours or when an egg hatches you'll be alerted! No need to go checking individual pages to see if anyone's accepted that trade yet or wonder if your egg has hatched!
Trade Centre Overhaul - Numerous new features have been added to the trade centre and others redone, for example you may now specify a gender preference when you choose which Pokémon you wish to receive, you can more easily search for Pokémon you want and trades have a 1 month automatic expiry date.
Minor
Exp bars - This was a popular request, so it's in!
Item interactions - This is a tentative feature but I'm looking into allowing users to use their own berries and items on other people's Pokémon. This will probably give karma.
Emoticons - These go beside your name and do nothing in-game but just add a touch of customisation to your profile!
Your party - You can now view all the Pokémon in your party at once as well as do things like nickname them/add items etc. It just makes things a bit more convenient.
So it's turning into something much more like an rpg? With random occurances and more customization to fit your style? I like a lot
There's a few things I'm very interested in seeing and the exp bar is VERY welcome by me. I'm going to keep an eye out for more updates but the ones I'm seeing so far are looking very promising.
Choices that affect Karma are gonna drive me nuts though cause I'm the type to always wonder "What would have happened had I picked the other option". I drive myself nuts playing video games where your choices affect the outcome cause I always want to save before the choice and try both :lol: Oh well it'll make things interesting at least, I just wonder if there will be things you can only get if you have really low or bad karma or if it'll only be rewarding you for doing good things
Due to the amount of snow around my area lately I can't go anywhere so I've been working on the Adoption Agency pretty much all day so I've got enough done to add a little update to the main topic!
The new points are: More sharing options, Emoticons and a Your party page. Remember all screenshots are taken in-development and subject to change!
Spent most of today implementing the exp system which is now up and running, have also included a little easter egg somewhere in this update as I got bored while coding
It's been a really productive day today. Breeder experience and levelling is fully implemented as is money. No promises but if this pace keeps up the update might be released early
Nothing much to show today, so here's a sneak peak of what the first perks on offer will be.
Have begun coding for the first time since Christmas. Have added only one update so far:
Trade Centre Overhaul - Numerous new features have been added to the trade centre and others redone, for example you may now specify a gender preference when you choose which Pokémon you wish to receive, you can more easily search for Pokémon you want and trades have a 1 month automatic expiry date.
