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Project Status
Work in Progress
Project Version
0.3.14
ETA Next Version
Feb 1, 2026
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Welcome to Verdan Academy, a prestigious institution nestled deep within the Aldana region, where tradition, ambition, and mystery collide.

You’re one of the few students selected to join this year’s class, each member assigned to a dorm that shapes their path. Fate places you in Fennel Wing, the underdog dorm known more for misfits than prodigies. But as you'll soon discover, this year will be anything but ordinary.

Meet unforgettable classmates, build friendships, rivalries, and uncover strange rumors surrounding ancient ruins hidden throughout the campus grounds. With exploration programs reinstated after a mysterious suspension, something long buried begins to stir once more.

What secrets lie beneath the surface of Aldana? And why does it feel like you're being watched?

Your journey at Verdan Academy is about to begin.
...but not every lesson comes from a textbook.

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(Some features are still a WIP)

School Life Simulation
You live the life of a student at Verdan Academy, forming relationships, attending events, and exploring the world beyond campus.
Interactions with other students (like Lara, Rei, Nina) affect story direction through an affinity system.


Narrative-Driven Progression
A branching storyline filled with secrets, ancient ruins, tension between factions, and moral choices.
Dialogue and event outcomes can change based on earlier choices, making the story reactive and immersive.


Enhanced Battle System
Battles are visually impressive thanks to Elite Battle: DX, with animated intros, battle UI upgrades.


Exploration & Side Quests
Explore areas like the Whispering Ruins, Glintgrove Way, and Mantia Island, each with its own story hooks and encounter tables.
Side quests flesh out characters and the world, including ruin investigations and hidden truths about Pokémon and the factions.


Relationship & Reputation System
Helping or ignoring characters affects your affinity with them, influencing both story and dialogue in subtle and meaningful ways.


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Changelog:
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0.3.13
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0.3.12
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0.3.11
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0.3.10
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v0.3.9
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v0.3.8
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v0.3.7
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v0.3.6
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v0.3.5
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v0.3.4
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v0.3.2
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v0.3.1
Chapter 2
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v0.2.6272501-3
→ Mostly text and dialogue improvements.
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v0.2.6272501
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v0.2.562025:
->Completed Female Sprite Sheets.
->Added new Combat Backgrounds.
->Completed Missing Affinity Events with the Characters: Mia, Tomo, Nina, Sana.
->Completed Pokémon Affinity Event: Mimi.
->Added more event map details.
->Fixed Female character error bug on transfer to Dorm event.
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v0.2.522025:
->Updated New Game Sequence.
->Completed Affinity Event for Mimi on Early Game
->Patched Minor Bug and Collision Issues
->Updated Random Events
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"Pokémon Essentials" V20.1 created by:
Flameguru
Poccil (Peter O.)
Maruno
With contributions from:
AvatarMonkeyKirby, Marin, Boushy, MiDas Mike, Brother1440, Near Fantastica FL., PinkMan, Genzai Kawakami, Popper, Golisopod User, Rataime, help-14, Savordez, IceGod64, SoundSpawn, Jacob O. Wobbrock, the__end, KitsuneKouta, Venom12, Lisa Anthony, Wachunga, Luka S.J.

"mkxp-z" by:
Roza
Based on "mkxp" by Ancurio et al.

"RPG Maker XP" by:
Enterbrain

Plugin Features & Scripts
Achievements System

Polectron, Caeles, Manurocker95

Encounter List
ThatWelshOne_

Event Indicators
wrigty12, Luka S.J.

Advanced Items – Field Moves
Bergium, TechSkylander1518, Moyo, Marin


Animated Sprites
Manurocker95, KleinStudio, Luka S.J.

Hacking Minigame & Event Indicators

by: wrigty12

Better Healing Machine
mej71, Rua

BW Party Screen
DeepBlue PacificWaves, Shashu-Greninja, Golisopod User

Hoenn Tileset Rip by:
Heartlessdragoon

BW Summary Screen
DeepBlue PacificWaves, Tommaniacal, Lucidious89, Weibrot, Kobi2604, Dirkriptide, Ploaj, Mr. Gela, Shashu-Greninja, Golisopod User


Easy Mouse System
Luka S.J.


Elite Battle: DX
Luka S.J., Maruno, Marin, Pokecheck.org, PinkCatDragon, Tebited15, BadSamaritan, WolfPP, redblueyellow, Damien, Issei Hyoudou, Nasasu, luckygirl88, NikDie, Manurocker95


Fancy Badges
Luka S.J.


Following Pokémon EX
Golisopod User, Help-14, zingzags, Rayd12smitty, Venom12, mej71, PurpleZaffre, Akizakura16, Thundaga, Armin (Fairies Resource Pack), Maruno


Generation 8 Pack Scripts
Golisopod User, Luka S.J.


Generation 9 Pack
Caruban


Item Crafting UI
ThatWelshOne_

KANTO, JOHTO, HOENN maps by


KFootprints EX
Manurocker95, KleinStudio


Level-Based Mixed EV System & Allocator
DemICE, grogro


IV and EV Display
LinKazamine


Location Signposts with Background Image
PurpleZaffre, LostSoulsDev (carmaniac), Golisopod User, ENLS, spaceemotion, TechSkylander1518

MEGA MEGANIUM,FERAALIGATR, EMBOAR back sprites
BluebirdDxD
Mega Meganium,Dragonite Emboar Front Sprites
RetroNC

Luka’s Scripting Utilities

Luka S.J.


Map Exporter & Scripting Utilities 2.0
Marin


Modular Primal Forms
Manurocker95


Modular Title Screen
Luka S.J.


Modern Quest System + UI
ThatWelshOne_, mej71, derFischae, Marin


No Bump Sound
Manurocker95


Overworld Shadows EX
Golisopod User, WolfPP, Marin


Showdown Utils
AceOfSpadesProduc100, Cilerba, Marin, Nuri Yuri, Manurocker95


Sun Rays
Polectron, Manurocker95


Time of Day Introduction
FL


Voltseon’s Pause Menu
Voltseon, Golisopod User, ENLS


Sprites
Moving Trucks

TSUKA
FarytaleGirl
UlithiumDragon

Gen 4–9 Trainer Sprites
Mr. Gela, kyledove


Character Customization Resources
Coffee Cup

Rocket Original Character Sprites
OgJazz

Email Window (from Megaman Battle Network 6)
Ripped by: Metroid345 via Spriter’s Resources

Gen 1–9 Animated Battler Sprites

Gen 1–5: Luka S.J.

Gen 6–9: Contributors to the Smogon Sprite Projects (XY, Sun/Moon, Sword/Shield, Scarlet/Violet)

“Sprites Animados” Plugin Contributors:

Tenshi of War, DPertierra, Skyflyer, Hellfire_raptor, Antiant, AshnixsLaw, AyanoCloud, Azrita, BR0DE0, Caruban, Creobnil, DanEx, Diegotoon20, dimbly, ekurepu, Ebaru, EricLostie, Falcon7, Federico97_ez, Fleimer_, Franark122k, Hellfire0raptor, HM100, HyperactiveFlummi, iametrine, Involuntary-Twitch, ItsYugen, jinta, justnyxnow, KingOfThe-X-Roads, kiriaura, Legitimate Username, localghost, lucasomi, MallowOut, mangalos810, MCH4R1Z4RD, N-Kin, NoelleMBrooks, Noobiess, Nolo33, OldSoulja, OmegalingYT, PKMarioG, PomPomKing, Poki Papillon, PumpkinPastel, RetroNC, RadicalCharizard, seleccion, SelenaArmorclaw, SkidMarc25, Snivy101, Sopita_Yorita, SoulWardenInfinity, TheAetherPlayer, TheCynicalPoet, Typhlito, uppababy

Other Contributors: Lucidious89, Regis, Rod, kayzering

Icon Sprites

Gen 1–6: Alaguesia, harveydentmd

Gen 7: Marin, MapleBranchWing, DS Styled Gen 7+ Repository

Gen 8: Larry Turbo, Leparagon

Gen 1–8 Shiny: StarrWolf, Pokémon Shattered Light Team

PLA Icons: LuigiTKO

Gen 9: ezerart, JordanosArt

Compilation: Golisopod User, UberDunsparce, Caruban

Special Event Oshawott,Rolo,Pika,Ekans Eater : OSHAWOTT64

Footprint Sprites


Gen 6: भाग्य ज्योति

Gen 7–8: WolfPP

Gen 9 & PLA: Caruban

Compilation: komeiji514

Pokémon Pixel Computer

By: ME >:D

Audio & BGM

ENLS’s Pre-Looped Music Library – ENLS

Sonic Shuffle – Sonic Room, Blizzard of Coast, Dreamy Well

Sonic Adventure – Limestone Cave by Fumie Kumatani

RPG Aumero Soft – Are you kidding me?, gag

Darren Curtis – Method to Madness, Labyrinth of Lost Dreams

eefferz-RunAway-AllStarRemix-GBA

Tile sets

Extensive contributions from:

Ekat, Vurtax, CinnaYva, Heartlessdragoon, thedeadheroalistar, Alistar, Slimshady, Dasani, Redblueyellow, Zein, Aveontrainer, Shyinn, Silverdeoxys563, Heroalistar, Aldo, Anonaplacca, Idilio, Zeo, War8, Morlockhater, Nemu, Ross Hawkins, Pokémon Dawn, Puggsoy, SteamyJ, The-Red-Ex, CONGUSBONGUS, Fabnt, Dragoon, Pokémon Rejuvenation, Pokecheck.org, OgJazz, Lo8jd, aveontrainer


Special Tileset Packs:

Ekat's Public Tiles – Ekat

Testing & Compilation

Testers:

TheDeltaRayo

Ryouhe

SINKATRON

Sammyyy



Project Compiled By:



Sleepwalker2ndG​









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Special Thanks
To all developers, spriters, coders, and contributors who continue to support the fan development community.


Thank You for Playing!


Thank you so much for playing this game! This project holds a special place for me, as it's the very first one that has made it past the planning stages and into something that you can actually experience. I truly appreciate your time and support as you explore the world I've created.


As this is my first real endeavor into game development, I must apologize for any rough edges or imperfections you may encounter along the way. I'm still learning , and your feedback is invaluable to me as I continue to improve and refine the experience.


I hope you enjoy the journey, and once again, thank you for being a part of it!


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This project was originally created for the InsertName Game Jam of 2025.
Thank you to all the coordinators and players who made the event possible!
 
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Hey! This is Hydr3ig0n (new username), I ended up positioning all of the animated sprites for my fork of the EBDX v21.1 port. The metrics and sprites should still work for v20.1. Here's the link: https://github.com/ChromeValiant/Pokemon-Essentials-21-With-Unofficial-EBDX

It also includes animated sprites for the Legends: Z-A megas (including DLC), courtesy of the Spanish fangame community La Base de Sky. Full credits have are also included in the .xlsx spreadsheet =)
Funny enough I;ve been working on this slowly and was close to release as a Resource... not anymore, great job mate, this is A LOT of work to get it just right and you went even further by adding the new Megas, just insane. Amazing work!! I have a few things I want to release as resource to give back to the community since I've been using so many resources myself, I just haven't had any time to make them presentable enough. Soon... holiday season is hard to survive... 🥲
 
Funny enough I;ve been working on this slowly and was close to release as a Resource... not anymore, great job mate, this is A LOT of work to get it just right and you went even further by adding the new Megas, just insane. Amazing work!! I have a few things I want to release as resource to give back to the community since I've been using so many resources myself, I just haven't had any time to make them presentable enough. Soon... holiday season is hard to survive... 🥲
Ty ty! Feel free to use anything from my v21.1 EBDX fork, it's open source for a reason. The credits are all in the README.md or the Excel spreadsheet, albeit a bit disorganized 😅.

Ironically, it's the opposite for me: these holidays have been like my first real opportunity to grind Essentials until the Monday after New Year's.
 
I put the H-Growlithe in my party and went to the Elderly woman but she has no response to it, leaving the quest "A Loyal Flame" incomplete.

Just to be clear though, is she the one directly outside of the Hollowpine train station?
 
I put the H-Growlithe in my party and went to the Elderly woman but she has no response to it, leaving the quest "A Loyal Flame" incomplete.

Just to be clear though, is she the one directly outside of the Hollowpine train station?
No, is the one outside of the Verdan Station… I’ll be adding new markers for quest npcs in the next patch to avoid confusion.
 
No, is the one outside of the Verdan Station… I’ll be adding new markers for quest npcs in the next patch to avoid confusion.
Ok now I remember where she was, and I got it completed thanks. It was a bit confusing too, coz in the quest log it mentions that it was discovered in Hollowpine City, and I looked all over there trying to remember where I got the quest from.
 
I put the H-Growlithe in my party and went to the Elderly woman but she has no response to it, leaving the quest "A Loyal Flame" incomplete.

Just to be clear though, is she the one directly outside of the Hollowpine train station?
may i ask where you found the h growlithe cuz i checked the route and could not find it, is it in the cave or am i just not looking hard enough
 
may i ask where you found the h growlithe cuz i checked the route and could not find it, is it in the cave or am i just not looking hard enough
I would try to explore the cave…

Guys ver. 0.3.12 out. cough cough ver 0.3.13
Still working on the chapter 3 plot line but wanted to drop the Ui and QoL improvements before the New Year.

Smol Aila quest added to give the player a fast travel item.

⚠️ Wait until 1-1-2026 10am to update I made a smol mistake. If you try to go to Mirinth City and return via the guard house the game will crash.

Previous version has been restored until issue has been fixed. If you already updated and want to downgrade to version 0.3.11 make sure to make a backup of your save file.


Ok, I managed to patch the issue (...I think), hopefully it doesn't break anything else...

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Thanks for all the work you've been putting into the game!

Just a few question about the new quests, to reach Fossilridge Crown, do you need to go through the Fossilridge Mountain Path? And if so, how? I'm unable to use the bicycle in this area, and I see the slopes you typically ride up. Am I missing something, or is it just glitched?

And as for the Beacon Breakthrough quest, are the new beacon points supposed to be easy to find? I've already donated the needed materials, and have tried to find any beacon points. I'm also unable to use the warp key, even with the academy beacon registered.

I feel like I'm probably just missing something, but any help/direction would be appreciated!
 
Thanks for all the work you've been putting into the game!

Just a few question about the new quests, to reach Fossilridge Crown, do you need to go through the Fossilridge Mountain Path? And if so, how? I'm unable to use the bicycle in this area, and I see the slopes you typically ride up. Am I missing something, or is it just glitched?

And as for the Beacon Breakthrough quest, are the new beacon points supposed to be easy to find? I've already donated the needed materials, and have tried to find any beacon points. I'm also unable to use the warp key, even with the academy beacon registered.

I feel like I'm probably just missing something, but any help/direction would be appreciated!
I have a feeling I may need to release another patch soon. In my rush to release a fix for the crash that was in the previous one I uploaded a newer version of the game… 😂😂😂

Ok so , the synaptic echoes quest … you were not meant to see that one just yet because is not ready… oops my bad. I’ll update it soon. And that’s the reason you can’t reach the upper area of Fossilridge .

I’ve only placed one beacon for now in front of the Academy… I think the issue with the warpkey is that in this version is relying on a switch that’s dependent on the box link, I thought I had fixed that already but I’ll get it done. In the meantime go to the Advanced Research Lab and talk to Terry… it should work after you complete his quest.[/SPOILER]
 
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I have a feeling I may need to release another patch soon. In my rush to release a fix for the crash that was in the previous one I uploaded a newer version of the game… 😂😂😂

Ok so , the synaptic echoes quest … you were not meant to see that one just yet because is not ready… oops my bad. I’ll update it soon. And that’s the reason you can’t reach the upper area of Fossilridge .

I’ve only placed one beacon for now in front of the Academy… I think the issue with the warpkey is that in this version is relying on a switch that’s dependent on the box link, I thought I had fixed that already but I’ll get it done. In the meantime go to the Advanced Research Lab and talk to Terry… it should work after you complete his quest.[/SPOILER]
Makes sense lol, I was just worried about if I missed something about what to do next. Looking forward to when you get it all polished up and stuff! And I've got Terry's quest completed, but still no luck with using the Warp Key.

Also, I found a glitch while doing the Hoenn Elite Four run. I beat it without any issues popping up, but when you try to claim your shiny (in my case Treecko), the game crashes and spits out this:

Script 'Interpreter' line 182: EventScriptError occured.

EventScriptError

(Still having issues uploading images)

Sorry to keep pointing things out like this, I promise I'm loving the game lol!
 
One thing I have noticed as I played through the recent update:
Especially with the new Aila quest, I'm going to run out of funds very quickly. Before the update I only had 35k, and especially with the ARF, that will dwindle very rapidly. There is not a way to gain any more money, at this point, which will be problematic if I have to buy any more quest items...
 
Makes sense lol, I was just worried about if I missed something about what to do next. Looking forward to when you get it all polished up and stuff! And I've got Terry's quest completed, but still no luck with using the Warp Key.

Also, I found a glitch while doing the Hoenn Elite Four run. I beat it without any issues popping up, but when you try to claim your shiny (in my case Treecko), the game crashes and spits out this:

Script 'Interpreter' line 182: EventScriptError occured.

EventScriptError

(Still having issues uploading images)

Sorry to keep pointing things out like this, I promise I'm loving the game lol!
Well... I messed up, for now don't pick the Treecko... I maybe, perhaps may have put Terecko instead in the event that gives you the Pkmn so that's why you get an error when you pick him... my bad😅, it'll be fixed by next patch.
One thing I have noticed as I played through the recent update:
Especially with the new Aila quest, I'm going to run out of funds very quickly. Before the update I only had 35k, and especially with the ARF, that will dwindle very rapidly. There is not a way to gain any more money, at this point, which will be problematic if I have to buy any more quest items...
This is a very valid concern, I've been thinking on how to give players ways to farm $ in the game, I have a couple solutions already figured out but since I'm putting all my time (and limited brain power) working on the game Main Story I've barely implemented any... soon 👀👀👀. I'll add at least one by next patch, also I'm adding a reward for the Challenges for consecutive runs, you only get the main reward for the first run, but I'll add a reward pool for the runs after the first clear.

I have a deep dungeon system planned but same issue as before, lack of time, the end of the year/new year is always super hectic for me... but I'll get on it.
 
Hi I've encountered a big with no way for me to fix it so I've sent you a direct message about it if you could kindly respond to it 😁
Well... I messed up, for now don't pick the Treecko... I maybe, perhaps may have put Terecko instead in the event that gives you the Pkmn so that's why you get an error when you pick him... my bad😅, it'll be fixed by next patch.

This is a very valid concern, I've been thinking on how to give players ways to farm $ in the game, I have a couple solutions already figured out but since I'm putting all my time (and limited brain power) working on the game Main Story I've barely implemented any... soon 👀👀👀. I'll add at least one by next patch, also I'm adding a reward for the Challenges for consecutive runs, you only get the main reward for the first run, but I'll add a reward pool for the runs after the first clear.

I have a deep dungeon system planned but same issue as before, lack of time, the end of the year/new year is always super hectic for me... but I'll get on it.
 
I would try to explore the cave…

Guys ver. 0.3.12 out. cough cough ver 0.3.13
Still working on the chapter 3 plot line but wanted to drop the Ui and QoL improvements before the New Year.

Smol Aila quest added to give the player a fast travel item.

⚠️ Wait until 1-1-2026 10am to update I made a smol mistake. If you try to go to Mirinth City and return via the guard house the game will crash.

Previous version has been restored until issue has been fixed. If you already updated and want to downgrade to version 0.3.11 make sure to make a backup of your save file.


Ok, I managed to patch the issue (...I think), hopefully it doesn't break anything else...

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I don't know the game get updated. I honestly think you should post update change log again with the date of the update next time like the old time. I gonna download now. Thank you for the update. Stay healthy and stay safe
 
I might be stupid, but I am having a hard time trying to locate the clue, let alone how to solve the puzzle for the nine levers in the quest the Whispers Beneath the Leaves. I don't know where else to go, I've run all over the area for the quest and found nothing. I don't know what the "Ancient Sentiels" is refering to nor do I have any idea how i'm supposed to look for some sort of energy?
 
I might be stupid, but I am having a hard time trying to locate the clue, let alone how to solve the puzzle for the nine levers in the quest the Whispers Beneath the Leaves. I don't know where else to go, I've run all over the area for the quest and found nothing. I don't know what the "Ancient Sentiels" is refering to nor do I have any idea how i'm supposed to look for some sort of energy?
I may need to make it more obvious I guess, still too complicated... hope this one helps ya:
https://eeveeexpo.com/threads/8804/post-85372
 
I cant wait for chapter3 for this game i play this game again c: so awesome too its been a while when i play the chapter one of the fangame
 
HI,
Sorry if i missed something but stuck at beginning of quest whispers beneath the leaves, entered fought a double battle with Mia and then defeated the other 5 people in the area then am stuck.
Talked to the hiker and he talks about something wrong with the wall and then left of him two stone pillars with one stuck and other movable could someone help me with this.
 
HI,
Sorry if i missed something but stuck at beginning of quest whispers beneath the leaves, entered fought a double battle with Mia and then defeated the other 5 people in the area then am stuck.
Talked to the hiker and he talks about something wrong with the wall and then left of him two stone pillars with one stuck and other movable could someone help me with this.
Move one until it clicks in the right place... maybe that get's the second one to move? maybe? 👀
I cant wait for chapter3 for this game i play this game again c: so awesome too its been a while when i play the chapter one of the fangame
Almost done, I do want to add the side content before release if I have any time left after it's done.
 
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