- Pokémon Essentials Version
- v18.1 ➖
This Project has been discontinued. It has a ton of bugs like Mega Evolution, Weathers, Terrains etc crashing and not working, and the PBS has alot of missing/incorrect data. Use this instead
What is this?
I've compiled a resource of Gen 8 Scripts, PBS, Sprites (Battler, Icons and Item Icons) and cries which make adding Gen 8 to your game a 1- step installation process. Consider this a successor to the Generation 6 Project for v16.2 by mej71. Major props to the Essentials GitHub team who were able to complete all this in a period of a few months of v18's release.
Features:
Why should you use this over other Gen 8 Compilations?
Unlike other resources which are still incomplete, this resource is 100% complete in terms of Scripts, and PBS and 99.99% complete in terms of Sprites, Icons and Cries. It's a one stop solution for all Gen 8 Stuff. If any bugs and oddities are found then they are quick to be patched, because this resource is being actively bugtested and updated by those handling the Essentials GitHub.
Speaking of Essentials on GitHub, since this Project is based on the GitHub version of Essentials, it has more bugfixes than other resources and even v18 and v18.1
Bugfixes over v18.1:
How to Use:
FAQ:
THIS IS A DEVELOPER BUILD OF ESSENTIALS. IF YOUR EXISTING PUBLIC RESOURCES BUG OUT OR CAUSE ANY ISSUES WITH THIS PROJECT THEN DON'T PANIC. STAY CALM AND DON'T DM THE CREATORS OF THE RESOURCE TO FIX THE SCRIPT BECAUSE THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL PROJECT AND MOST RESOURCE CREATORS CAN'T/ DON'T WANNA UPDATE THEIR RESOURCES TO AN UNOFFICIAL DEVELOPER VERSION.
There are some things that this resource doesn't have. These will be added in later. The missing items have been explicitly mentioned in the Whats Missing.txt.
I've compiled a resource of Gen 8 Scripts, PBS, Sprites (Battler, Icons and Item Icons) and cries which make adding Gen 8 to your game a 1- step installation process. Consider this a successor to the Generation 6 Project for v16.2 by mej71. Major props to the Essentials GitHub team who were able to complete all this in a period of a few months of v18's release.
Features:
- PBS for items, Pokemon, Moves, Abilities etc from Gen 1-8 (Including Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra)
- Battler, Icon and Overworld Sprites for all Pokemon from Gen 1-8 (Including Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra)
- Icons for all Items from Gen 1-8 (Including Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra)
- Scripts for Moves, Abilities, Items and most new mechanics (Except Z-Moves and Dynamax) from Gen 1-8 (Including Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra) in rxdata form.
- Many more bugfixes over regular v18.1 and constant updates in the future.
Why should you use this over other Gen 8 Compilations?
Unlike other resources which are still incomplete, this resource is 100% complete in terms of Scripts, and PBS and 99.99% complete in terms of Sprites, Icons and Cries. It's a one stop solution for all Gen 8 Stuff. If any bugs and oddities are found then they are quick to be patched, because this resource is being actively bugtested and updated by those handling the Essentials GitHub.
Speaking of Essentials on GitHub, since this Project is based on the GitHub version of Essentials, it has more bugfixes than other resources and even v18 and v18.1
Bugfixes over v18.1:
- Corrected AI for Sticky Web
- Fixed issue with "noMoney" and "noExp" battle rules
- Fixed AI issue with switching
- Fixed issue with Synchronize Ability
- Fixed Bugs with Scene Loading
- Fixed Improper Spacing in Fonts
- Fixed Dependent Events not working at all
- Fixed Partner Trainer unable to participate in some battles
- Fixed Fusion Items not functioning properly
- Fixed looping wild battles under certain conditions
- Fixed Functionality of X Items in Battle for AI
- Fixed some status Icons showing incorrectly
- Fixed Pokemon Replacement for AI
- Fixed Incorrect Seen and Owned numbers in Pokedex
- Fixed Timer not showing up in the Overworld
- Fixed usage of PP Restoring Items in Battle
- Fixed Crashing of Terrain Tag Editor
- Fixed Crash when entering Pokemon into Hall of Fame
- Loads of BugFixes with Shadow Pokemon and Pokemon Breeding
How to Use:
- Download the ZIP from the link below
- Backup your game
- Extract the contents of the zip into your game. This will lead to permanent changes to make sure you've completed step 2.
- Read the FAQ as it answers very important questions related to the project.
- Enjoy!
FAQ:
Scripts:
Q: How do I intstall this without losing my existing progress
A: Manually copy the changes from your old project to this one. It's highly recommended because this version was last updated on 25th November, unlike Essentials v18.1 which was updated last on 29th September.
Q: How do I evolve Milcery
A: Spinning in place for a certain amount of time will evolve Milcery. If you are hing trouble spinning in place then hold the A Key on your PC and use the Arrow Keys to spin in place.
Q: How do I evolve Galarian Yamask
A: Have this method in a script command in a parallel process method on the map you want Yamask to evolve.
Q: I cannot Mega evolve! What the heck!?
A: https://www.pokecommunity.com/showpost.php?p=10250347&postcount=8
Battler Sprites:
Q: The backsprites are too small.
A: This is because the backsprites were made for Gen 5 styled games, and there are no Gen 4 Styled Resources that I know of.
Q: The sprites are too big to fit the default UI
A: The UI in Essentials was made for 160x160 sprites, but these sprites are 192x192. So you have to make some edits yourself for these sprites to work with your game.
Q: Some Gen 6 Sprites have different Palettes/Styles for Front and Back
A: This is because the Gen 6 Smogon Resource is going through a major sprite revamp. This will be all made consistent eventually.
Icons Sprites:
Q: Where can I get Shiny Icons?
A: You can't. They don't exist officially. Essentials makes up for this by showing the Shiny Star Icon next to the Pokemon Icon.
Q: Icons don't animate
A: Since Gens 6-8 don't have a 2 frame animations, the icons are static with a small jump animation.
PBS:
Q: I get undefined evolution method error
A: You don't have the scripts installed. Get those first.
Q: I get undefined error in tm.txt
A: Try opening your project again.
Q: I get undefined error when opening the Pokedex
A: Restart your save.
Other Questions:
Q: X is missing from the resource can you add it?
A: Check the items mentioned in the Whats Missing.txt, if it's covered there, it'll be added later (this doesn't apply for Dynamax and Z-Moves). If it's not covered there then it won't be added.
Q: How do I intstall this without losing my existing progress
A: Manually copy the changes from your old project to this one. It's highly recommended because this version was last updated on 25th November, unlike Essentials v18.1 which was updated last on 29th September.
Q: How do I evolve Milcery
A: Spinning in place for a certain amount of time will evolve Milcery. If you are hing trouble spinning in place then hold the A Key on your PC and use the Arrow Keys to spin in place.
Q: How do I evolve Galarian Yamask
A: Have this method in a script command in a parallel process method on the map you want Yamask to evolve.
Code:
pbEvolveOnField(x1,x2,y1,y2) #x1 and x2 are the x values between which the Yamask Evolution can Happen #y1 and y2 are the y values between which the Yamask Evolution can HappenQ: I cannot Mega evolve! What the heck!?
A: https://www.pokecommunity.com/showpost.php?p=10250347&postcount=8
Battler Sprites:
Q: The backsprites are too small.
A: This is because the backsprites were made for Gen 5 styled games, and there are no Gen 4 Styled Resources that I know of.
Q: The sprites are too big to fit the default UI
A: The UI in Essentials was made for 160x160 sprites, but these sprites are 192x192. So you have to make some edits yourself for these sprites to work with your game.
Q: Some Gen 6 Sprites have different Palettes/Styles for Front and Back
A: This is because the Gen 6 Smogon Resource is going through a major sprite revamp. This will be all made consistent eventually.
Icons Sprites:
Q: Where can I get Shiny Icons?
A: You can't. They don't exist officially. Essentials makes up for this by showing the Shiny Star Icon next to the Pokemon Icon.
Q: Icons don't animate
A: Since Gens 6-8 don't have a 2 frame animations, the icons are static with a small jump animation.
PBS:
Q: I get undefined evolution method error
A: You don't have the scripts installed. Get those first.
Q: I get undefined error in tm.txt
A: Try opening your project again.
Q: I get undefined error when opening the Pokedex
A: Restart your save.
Other Questions:
Q: X is missing from the resource can you add it?
A: Check the items mentioned in the Whats Missing.txt, if it's covered there, it'll be added later (this doesn't apply for Dynamax and Z-Moves). If it's not covered there then it won't be added.
THIS IS A DEVELOPER BUILD OF ESSENTIALS. IF YOUR EXISTING PUBLIC RESOURCES BUG OUT OR CAUSE ANY ISSUES WITH THIS PROJECT THEN DON'T PANIC. STAY CALM AND DON'T DM THE CREATORS OF THE RESOURCE TO FIX THE SCRIPT BECAUSE THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL PROJECT AND MOST RESOURCE CREATORS CAN'T/ DON'T WANNA UPDATE THEIR RESOURCES TO AN UNOFFICIAL DEVELOPER VERSION.
There are some things that this resource doesn't have. These will be added in later. The missing items have been explicitly mentioned in the Whats Missing.txt.
- Credits
- Sprite Credits:
Gen 1-5 Pokemon Sprites- Luka SJ (Static EBS Sprites)
Gen 6 Pokemon Sprites- All Contributors To Smogon X/Y Sprite Project
Gen 7 Pokemon Front Sprites- All Contributors To Smogon Sun/Moon Sprite Project
Gen 8 Pokemon Front Sprites- All Contributors To Smogon Sword/Shield Sprite Project
Gen 1-5 Pokemon Overworlds- MissingLukey, help-14, Kymoyonian, cSc-A7X, 2and2makes5, Pokegirl4ever, Fernandojl, Silver-Skies, TyranitarDark, Getsuei-H, Kid1513, Milomilotic11, Kyt666, kdiamo11, Chocosrawlooid, Syledude, Gallanty, Gizamimi-Pichu, 2and2makes5, Zyon17,LarryTurbo, spritesstealer
Gen 6 Overworlds-princess-pheonix, LunarDusk, Wolfang62, TintjeMadelintje101, piphybuilder88
Gen 7 Overworlds-Larry Turbo
Gen 8 Overworlds- SageDeoxys, Wolfang62
Gen 1-6 Pokemon Icon Sprites- Alaguesia
Gen 7 Pokemon Icon Sprites- Marin, MapleBranchWing, Contributors to the DS Styled Gen 7+ Repository
Gen 8 Icon Sprites- Larry Turbo, Leparagon
Cry Credits:
Gen 1-6 Pokemon Cries- Rhyden
Gen 7 Pokemon Cries- Marin, Rhyden
Gen 8 Pokemon Cries- Zeak6464
PBS Credits:
Zerokid, TheToxic, Golisopod User, HM100, KyureJL, ErwanBeurier
Script Credits:
Gen 8 Scripts: Vendily, TheToxic, HM100, Golisopod User, Aioross, WolfPP, MFilice, lolface, KyureJL, DarrylBD99, Turn20Negate, TheKandinavian, ErwanBeurier
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