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This project has a release available. The full version is still a work in progress.
Project Status
Work in Progress
Project Version
0.4.0
ETA Next Version
May 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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0.4.0
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0.3.13
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0.3.12
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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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v0.2.562025:
->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

FL
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 guys just taking a breather I’ll update in a couple of weeks, few things happened in my personal life and decided to take the opportunity to rest for a bit since I felt that I wasn’t putting enough effort into the game and was feeling a bit burnt out.
 
Hey guys just taking a breather I’ll update in a couple of weeks, few things happened in my personal life and decided to take the opportunity to rest for a bit since I felt that I wasn’t putting enough effort into the game and was feeling a bit burnt out.
Its alright take your time i hope you feel better soon!! you can update the game when you feel like you have the time i really enjoy this fangame too c:
 
Hey guys just taking a breather I’ll update in a couple of weeks, few things happened in my personal life and decided to take the opportunity to rest for a bit since I felt that I wasn’t putting enough effort into the game and was feeling a bit burnt out.
Take your time and please stay healthy. Enjoy your time with your love one and friend.

Also ignore this because it ask me for 100 characters
 
How do I Evolve Hisuen Snesel. I got the razor claw or is it different please someone help. Really want it on my team 😞
Really sorry, I just saw this, for weateva reason it did not show on my notifications :C...
It should work by leveling up during the day while holding a Razor Claw, let me know if you have any issues with this...

Smol Update: Still working on the Chapter... I've been slacking a lot, but soon I'll update new ver.
 
Picked this back up again after a long time, only to realize why I dropped it... The Rocket Base. Back then, I did everything possible and yet I was still stuck. I'd gotten the MC to the laser door by the meeting room, I'd cleared every room with Rei and yet had no key cards and none of the panels did anything.

Well, that's still the case now. I do like this game a lot, but the Rocket base is just a mess and I still cannot progress through it.
A walkthrough is sorely needed, because I've scoured every pixel thrice now.
 
Chapter 3 - Update (0.4.0)
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Picked this back up again after a long time, only to realize why I dropped it... The Rocket Base. Back then, I did everything possible and yet I was still stuck. I'd gotten the MC to the laser door by the meeting room, I'd cleared every room with Rei and yet had no key cards and none of the panels did anything.

Well, that's still the case now. I do like this game a lot, but the Rocket base is just a mess and I still cannot progress through it.
A walkthrough is sorely needed, because I've scoured every pixel thrice now.
Wait... did u manage to get the Grey card to the MC?
To be fair it is an overcomplicated area, may need revision later... been doing that for some other puzzles and areas to help people who are having a hard time with those.

P.S. Custom Repel item coming soon, I know it’s been a pain for some, so stock up on Repels before exploring for now :3.
 
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Wait... did u manage to get the Grey card to the MC?
To be fair it is an overcomplicated area, may need revision later... been doing that for some other puzzles and areas to help people who are having a hard time with those.

P.S. Custom Repel item coming soon, I know it’s been a pain for some, so stock up on Repels before exploring for now :3.
Don't forget to announce it on rpgmakakerxp reddit and Pokémon community so the game get more traction because I think there still many people's don't know about this good game, stay healthy and stay safe
 
Don't forget to announce it on rpgmakakerxp reddit and Pokémon community so the game get more traction because I think there still many people's don't know about this good game, stay healthy and stay safe
I'm too chickenshit to post in too many places, it stresses me out >.>. Like I'm not sure how to keep up...
 
Wait... did u manage to get the Grey card to the MC?
To be fair it is an overcomplicated area, may need revision later... been doing that for some other puzzles and areas to help people who are having a hard time with those.
I never even got it, I'm not sure anymore that it ever existed in my game... and trying to access any computer just tells me my security clearance is too low.
 
I never even got it, I'm not sure anymore that it ever existed in my game... and trying to access any computer just tells me my security clearance is too low.
This is a Spanish streamer who is playing the game as it comes out... I think you can see what he does and see if u missed anything:

View: https://youtu.be/_sHKtOi8dqE?si=lXykvcANs1_B5VJ0

You could use this one too, he cheated a bit, which is something that could cause trouble, since the game expects you to get the passwords and interact with the switches in order, but he did manage to clear it:

View: https://youtu.be/NvWHo5Nk9IU?si=SpQ1iY_x8vgCPJl4
 
Game isnt starting for me, keeps showing "Script: 'Building Unlocks' line 96 SystemStackError occured. stack level too deep"
 
I'm too chickenshit to post in too many places, it stresses me out >.>. Like I'm not sure how to keep up...
Ah that unfortunate but it just unfortunate. Please don't force yourself because your mental state is important. Please stay healthy. I'm sorry
 
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