Pokémon Online (MMORPG): Difference between revisions

no edit summary
No edit summary
Line 1: Line 1:
{{samename| battle simulator|Pokémon Online (battle simulator)}}
{{samename| battle simulator|Pokémon Online (battle simulator)}}
'''Pokémon Online''' (commonly shortened to '''PO''') is a free-to-play Pokémon [[wp:MMORPG|MMORPG]] in development by a small bureau of dedicated fans. The project is handled by a wide variety of team members, the current leader being Platinum. The aim of the development team is for the MMORPG's implemented concepts to remain true to the original Gameboy series RPGs while also making it functional as a MMORPG. PO's planned features/functionality aims to match or exceed the most recent releases (currently {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}). Secondary concepts from the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}, {{pkmn|manga}}, and {{pkmn|anime}} may also be added. Many of PO's members assist the team by posting suggestions, helping to create sprites and revamp older ones, developing promotional graphics and videos, and more. Members are also given the opportunity to submit applications for staff positions such as Graphics Team, Databaser, Mapper, and Translator. Passed trials are required to attain these positions.  
'''Pokémon Online''' (commonly shortened to '''POL''') is a free-to-play Pokémon [[wp:MMORPG|MMORPG]] in development by a small bureau of dedicated fans. The project is handled by a wide variety of team members, the current leader being Platinum. The aim of the development team is for the MMORPG's implemented concepts to remain true to the original Gameboy series RPGs while also making it functional as a MMORPG. POL's planned features/functionality aims to match or exceed the most recent releases (currently {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}). Secondary concepts from the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}, {{pkmn|manga}}, and {{pkmn|anime}} may also be added. Many of POL's members assist the team by posting suggestions, helping to create sprites and revamp older ones, developing promotional graphics and videos, and more. Members are also given the opportunity to submit applications for staff positions such as Graphics Team, Databaser, Mapper, and Translator. Passed trials are required to attain these positions.  


PO is currently in a beta stage and is still undergoing a lot of progress, and is not available to the public. Progress can be viewed by going to the Developer's Diary in the forums.
POL is currently in a beta stage and is still undergoing a lot of progress, and is not available to the public. Progress can be viewed by going to the Developer's Diary in the forums.


== History ==
== History ==
=== 1995 - 2004 ===
=== 1995 - 2004 ===
[[File:pol1.png|thumb|left|A screenshot of an early alpha of Konidias's PO.]]PO originated on a well-known Pokémon web site called [[Bulbagarden]], by a regular who went by the name Konidias. This version of PO was being developed with a program called The Games Factory, in a modified style of Nintendo's first and second generation Pokémon games. The game was at its peak during the days of the 'old' Bulbagarden, when suddenly, the project was abandoned completely. The rumor remains that Konidias was forced to retire the hyped project after receiving an email from Nintendo, the company in ownership of the Pokémon franchise, stating that he was breaching copyright laws, threatening to take legal action if he carried on. However, this rumor is far from reality. In truth, despite the time and dedication sacrificed for the project, Konidias' interest in the project eventually ceased. Henceforth, the game's production did as well.[[File:pol2.png|thumb|right|Another screenshot of the same alpha of Konidias's PO.]]
[[File:pol1.png|thumb|left|A screenshot of an early alpha of Konidias's POL.]]POL originated on a well-known Pokémon web site called [[Bulbagarden]], by a regular who went by the name Konidias. This version of POL was being developed with a program called The Games Factory, in a modified style of Nintendo's first and second generation Pokémon games. The game was at its peak during the days of the 'old' Bulbagarden, when suddenly, the project was abandoned completely. The rumor remains that Konidias was forced to retire the hyped project after receiving an email from Nintendo, the company in ownership of the Pokémon franchise, stating that he was breaching copyright laws, threatening to take legal action if he carried on. However, this rumor is far from reality. In truth, despite the time and dedication sacrificed for the project, Konidias' interest in the project eventually ceased. Henceforth, the game's production did as well.[[File:pol2.png|thumb|right|Another screenshot of the same alpha of Konidias's POL.]]


=== 2005 - 2007 ===
=== 2005 - 2007 ===
In 2005, PO was resurrected by a new developer named Haris. Later recruiting a programmer named Syp3r and using Clickteam's Multimedia Fusion, the project became highly successful leading up to and after their Beta 0.6 release. The forums acquired over 100,000 members and became one of the biggest Pokémon communities on the Internet. Unfortunately, version 0.6 was closed down due to hackers causing the game to be unplayable.
In 2005, POL was resurrected by a new developer named Haris. Later recruiting a programmer named Syp3r and using Clickteam's Multimedia Fusion, the project became highly successful leading up to and after their Beta 0.6 release. The forums acquired over 100,000 members and became one of the biggest Pokémon communities on the Internet. Unfortunately, version 0.6 was closed down due to hackers causing the game to be unplayable.


Plans to release 0.7 were announced shortly after version 0.6 was closed down. After several delays, an announcement stated that version 0.7 would be the near-final version and hence delays were occurring to add new features.
Plans to release 0.7 were announced shortly after version 0.6 was closed down. After several delays, an announcement stated that version 0.7 would be the near-final version and hence delays were occurring to add new features.
Line 16: Line 16:


=== 2008 - present ===
=== 2008 - present ===
In 2008, the project was revived by long-time head designer Platinum. Without a web site or forum community, the profile page of an international online artist community was the project's only development base. After months in the dark, PO was once again brought to public attention after an unofficial forum board was opened to serve as a temporary discussion base for the project. A new programmer named Pandepic was recruited to program the game using C++. Later, a blog was created to compensate for PO's long-gone web site.
In 2008, the project was revived by long-time head designer Platinum. Without a web site or forum community, the profile page of an international online artist community was the project's only development base. After months in the dark, POL was once again brought to public attention after an unofficial forum board was opened to serve as a temporary discussion base for the project. A new programmer named Pandepic was recruited to program the game using C++. Later, a blog was created to compensate for POL's long-gone web site.


PO has since released a brand new official web site, along with a message board and wiki, at http://www.pkmnonline.org.
POL has since released a brand new official web site, along with a message board and wiki, at http://www.pkmnonline.org.


==  Website ==
==  Website ==


The Pokémon Online Official Website is where announcements of the MMORPG's updates are posted, information about the project is displayed, contribution opportunities are enlisted, and communication methods are explained. The website is also accompanied by a public message board serving as a discussion and development base, a wiki, a "World Concepts Page" enlisting PO's planned concepts, and a project management system available only to staff members.
The Pokémon Online Official Website is where announcements of the MMORPG's updates are posted, information about the project is displayed, contribution opportunities are enlisted, and communication methods are explained. The website is also accompanied by a public message board serving as a discussion and development base, a wiki, a "World Concepts Page" enlisting POL's planned concepts, and a project management system available only to staff members.


== Planned features ==
== Planned features ==
Line 39: Line 39:
*A second trade system similar to {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}'s [[Global Terminal|Global Trade Station]] will be possible. The player will be able to seek, offer and search a Pokémon. When posting an offer the player will be able to seek for the Pokémon he/she want in a lot more advanced way. One can seek by the Pokémon itself, its gender, status ([[Pokérus]] or {{shiny}}), from (in terms of region), level range, [[nature]], characteristic, and even what [[move]]s it knows. For status and 'from location' seeking, one must either have seen a Pokémon from the region or have once obtained a shiny or a Pokémon that was infected by Pokérus. When an offer has been posted, the system will auto-search for any matching Pokémon. When a match has been found the player has to wait for the original owner to accept the offer, decline or sometimes the system will cancel the offer if an error should arise. The system will not allow people to seek Pokémon that are incapable of learning certain moves or being at a certain level, examples are that one cannot search for a level 9 {{p|Mewtwo}} and cannot seek a {{p|Buizel}} that knows {{m|Ember}}.
*A second trade system similar to {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}'s [[Global Terminal|Global Trade Station]] will be possible. The player will be able to seek, offer and search a Pokémon. When posting an offer the player will be able to seek for the Pokémon he/she want in a lot more advanced way. One can seek by the Pokémon itself, its gender, status ([[Pokérus]] or {{shiny}}), from (in terms of region), level range, [[nature]], characteristic, and even what [[move]]s it knows. For status and 'from location' seeking, one must either have seen a Pokémon from the region or have once obtained a shiny or a Pokémon that was infected by Pokérus. When an offer has been posted, the system will auto-search for any matching Pokémon. When a match has been found the player has to wait for the original owner to accept the offer, decline or sometimes the system will cancel the offer if an error should arise. The system will not allow people to seek Pokémon that are incapable of learning certain moves or being at a certain level, examples are that one cannot search for a level 9 {{p|Mewtwo}} and cannot seek a {{p|Buizel}} that knows {{m|Ember}}.


*A Trading Card Game aspect will be implemented. Trainers will be able to offer two kinds of challenges: Pokémon Battles, and Card Battles. Merchant NPCs may sell booster packs... Their presence in the game adds a new (and entirely optional) dimension to the main gameplay. Efforts to compile a complete database on the trading cards is currently in progress. Currently, the PO TCG is planned to feature the Base, Jungle, Fossil, Rocket, Gym Heroes, Gym Challenge, and Promotional card collections, but not until after 1.0 has been completed.
*A Trading Card Game aspect will be implemented. Trainers will be able to offer two kinds of challenges: Pokémon Battles, and Card Battles. Merchant NPCs may sell booster packs... Their presence in the game adds a new (and entirely optional) dimension to the main gameplay. Efforts to compile a complete database on the trading cards is currently in progress. Currently, the POL TCG is planned to feature the Base, Jungle, Fossil, Rocket, Gym Heroes, Gym Challenge, and Promotional card collections, but not until after 1.0 has been completed.


*Players will have the ability to join Teams Rocket, Magma, Aqua, and Galactic. Players will also have the ability to create their own teams, or join another player's team (similar to the clan/guild system of other MMORPGs).
*Players will have the ability to join Teams Rocket, Magma, Aqua, and Galactic. Players will also have the ability to create their own teams, or join another player's team (similar to the clan/guild system of other MMORPGs).
508

edits