E19 is Released

[Amethyst]

I am tired and relieved and nervous and grateful, and I've said so many words already that I don't know if I want to say that many more. There's a million people I have to thank, and I haven't met most of you.

But we're here,

And I'm done.

Rather than going on and on about my own gratitude, I prefer to let the work speak for itself. But you-- whoever you are, whenever you are-- I appreciate you for being here.

 

Downloads are here.

 

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Reminders for returning players who did not participate in testing: 

 

 

Do not start the game from the following areas:

• Mosswater Factory
• Malchous Forest
• Obsidia Slums
• Rhodochrine Jungle
• Apophyll Cave
• Lapis Ward
• Route 2
• Inside Pokecenters/Marts
• Calcenon City
• Route 3 Caves
• Agate City

 

For returning save files, head to Calcenon City to continue the story!

 

 

Some Notable Changes:

 

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*    Visuals for the Department Store Sticker Card have been added, however many stickers will not properly appear for pre-E19 save files until speaking to their respective NPCs an additional time. 
*     Evolution stones added after 4th gen have been added to the mining minigame.
*    A multi-move mod for the PC has been added to the main game. Thanks Waynolt!
*     Partner trainers now avoid attacking wild shiny Pokémon 
*     Various improvements to the AI have continued
*     Wild Pokémon now spawn with a preference to one of their four moves
*     Implemented a password system at the start of new games. See the [IV.] Passwords section below.
*    TM placement has been swapped around for balance. Most TMs have been reset for older save files.
*     Trainer battles can now be forfeited for the run commands.
*    Pokemarts have been standardized, each selling the same items, upgrading at several badge checkpoints
*     Repeatable Trainers all give less money, but give EXP candy instead
*    Power items now add 32 EVs per hit rather than 8.
*     The Exp Share has been replaced with an EXP All. The EXP All prevents over-levelling. Files that already collected the EXP Share can return to the same place to get the EXP All.
*    The Exp Share now createsa additional EXP instead of splitting it.
*    The EXP curve at higher levels has been adjusted.
*    The Mega Ring can now be obtained slightly earlier than before.
*    Online play now supports doubles, Mac and Linux.
*    Eviolite now doubles as an everstone
*    Move tutors now charge a one time fee per move, and can be used freely for that move afterwards
*    Reset discs are no longer consumable
*    All Repels have been doubled in length
*    Added a photosensitive mode option, disabling screen flashes and animations.
*    Added the gen 8 QoL allowing Vitamins to work regardless of existing EVs
*     Autorun is now a menu option rather than a toggle button. The button previously used for it is now for registered items and the newly-added Ready Menu.
*    Added a familiar quiz to the Peridot Ward
*    All stats now have a guaranteed 100% EV grinding spot somewhere in the game
*    Shade's entire gym can once again be used for magnetized evolutions
*    Grinding trainers now auto-heal after fighting them
*    The Randomizer feature has been expanded with additional options!
*    Included a patcher to simplify future update processes
*    Added an option to sort the bag by item type. Thanks again Waynolt!

*    Added a togglable option to display stat boosts in battle. Thanks a third time, Waynolt! Toggle it with the CTRL key.

 

Field effect changes are in the Readme as usual.

 

 

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One more bonus for anyone who might be interested. It's been a while since we put up some new wallpapers. I had commissioned a couple to help fill the three year gap between this and the previous release, but for potentially obvious reasons, I ended up not having the time to put them together until recently. 

So, why not take a gander here?

 

I'll post the full versions below. If you need other aspect ratios, check the Wallpapers page.

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

 

And now, it's time for me to step back.

I'm not going anywhere. This is my home still. I have no intention to stop making games.

Soon, it will be time for me to turn my attention back to Starlight. 

But as far as Pokemon Reborn goes, I'm done.

I'm done.

As for the game itself... who knows?

 

Cass will be taking over development of any future polish updates. I will still be around for consultation, but I am moving on and we have no new content planned at this time. The possibility exists for the future.

They say it takes a village to raise a child, and this game has been my child. You all as a community have already done so much to help it get to this point-- from modding to translation, making guides, and even just helping random newbies on the Discord-- so I leave it in your hands now. We'll see what we can do in the future to get more and more of you involved. 

 

We might have a celebration stream soon on Twitch or something. And though not soon, I also intend to do a developer commentary playthrough there as well in a few more months. Maybe look forward to it?

 

For now, I am going to lay down and catch my breath.

Love and gratitude,

~

 

-- hi this is cass! editing ame's post after the fact.

she will never tell you this herself (which is why i gotta come in and do it) but there's a patreon for the dev team! you can support us and future work (starlight and whatever else comes up) there!

also- do y'all remember that giant hand-drawn map of region that ame made? it's a poster now! you can get those here!

and, finally, from myself and the rest of the dev team: we hope you enjoy the game! this is essentially volunteer work for us, so we just hope that y'all like what we put together.

[thisgameishard]

Sobbing rn, I’m so happy for you and the whole dev team. Celebrate Ame, you made it to the finish line!!!!

[Dreamy]

From the bottom of my heart, for this game, this community, and so much more, Thank you Ame. You'll always be so very dear to so many of us.

[Azeria]

still doesn't feel real

[Daksh]

LETSSSSS GOOOOOOOOO!!!

[Neo]

I've not played the game a single bit, but seeing the work you've put in all these years has been nothing short of inspiring. Congratz, friend. Hope you take a much needed break from any sort of dev work because lord knows you deserve it.

[NeoBolt]

Special thanks to you and devs Ame.  its been a very awesome time playing it :) Def better than the original stuff imo. Take goood rest, you guys did a lot :)

[VannaValentine]

This game has been a part of my life for ten years at this point and I cannot thank you and everyone who had a hand in this game's development enough. You've done an outstanding job <3

[Velthomer21]

It's so amazing to see Reborn finished. As someone who joined in the days of E17, I'm really glad I got to watch Reborn develop, and also admittedly pretty happy I can recommend it to friends as a completed game now. E19 and the 'reborn' early-game segments seem like the Reborn team's magnum opus, and I'm glad I got to experience it early.

[CURIE]

Looking forward to the episode 19 version of the Uranium mod so I can continue the nuclear monotype.

 

Insert some comment about how I've been here since 2013 and am happy but also sad to see it all over blah blah blah I've said it all in other threads already

[Mei-o_Scarlett]

[s]debug let's go[/s]

In all seriousness 

Thx ame

[Noivy]

Ten years ago, what was thought to be a one off little RPG maker XP project was made on your own volition. 

 

And look what that tiny little seed has grown into. It's been an honor to watch it all happen from the beginning.

[Magus]

Man  almost 9 years later, my whole life changed after high school, when I joined the military. I have been around the world, have had very crappy days.  It has been three years since I last played, and even though my life is a chaotic never ending grind, but in all that Reborn is the consistent familiarity I love. I hope you do well in your future projects and thank you, the devs and you deserve a break.

[EyesOnKindred]

I witness the end of an era. 

[coffeesponge]

Been playing since 2014. Can't believe that that's 8 years ago. I have a full-time job, new family members, and a car now, and so many memories associated with this game. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 

[SilverAngelus]

I'm glad you get to catch your breath now! Best of luck with Starlight now~

 

P.S. Those wallpapers are amazing! The artist(s) have my thanks and a great job from me!

[Ghostea]

thank you so so much for all the hard work you've put in <3 we appreciate you so much!!

[Yeshua_Kristos]

I will say it again and again and again:

 

I love you, Ame. I love you, Cass. I love you, past and present members of dev team. 

 

May you all live long and prosper! 

[AyTales]

Y'all are amazing. Thank you all for the absolutely amazing work and all you've accomplished. I'm honored I got to be a small part of it.

 

[enu]

Pretty sure I'm dreaming.

[DmonBlu]

Thank you Amethyst and the Reborn gang ! It has been quite a fun time gl on your next endeavours whatever it might be


This is Dmon Blu signing out for the final time. PEACE PEACE MADAFKERS !

[Hymdall]

Congratulations to the entire team.  I've been here since right before 14.5 and it's been an absolute blast to see this game and the team grow.  Y'all did it.  You made it home.  Take a rest, you've earned it and then some.

[Blontary]

Well I already posted but thany you all from the bottom of my heart, this is probably the best game I've ever played. I just wanted to add OMG THOSE WALLPAPERS

[dwhite0507202232]

I am happy to learn that yesterday was the official release date of Pokemon Reborn, the fully completed version. Now, everyone can play it without an account. I think this is a great event, and I am glad it is finally here. I think now, for the most part, Ame and the dev team can say, they are done with the game, and can move on to other games, or things in their lives, unless there are still some bugs to fix, but that is all that is remains now, right? For most part, Pokemon Reborn is fully completed and mostly bug free, so there is very little remaining to do, if anything. I am sure the dev team is relieved now too.

[Dred]

Congratulations Ame!

You and your team have created brought an end to an amazing Era of Pokemon fan game content, and it was amazing, well done to you and everyone who took part in bringing it to where it was today.

 

I'm sure everyone who supports you and your team could say the same, keep up the good work, we will support you and your team along the journey of your future projects, and are excited to see what you bring forward! 

 

Once again, congratulations 

(You can rest now)