Released Pokémon Supernova Chapter 2.5

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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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Spoiler: UPDATES

Changelog:
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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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v0.2.6272501-4

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v0.2.6272501-3
→ Mostly text and dialogue improvements.
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v0.2.6272501-1
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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.

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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​

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Zeak6464​

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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!

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!​

 

[Sleepwalker2ndG]

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...

 

[ChromeValiant]

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.

 

[Ephyon]

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?

 

[Sleepwalker2ndG]

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.

 

[Ephyon]

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.