====== PMD ROM Hacking News of the 9th may 2022 ======
===== Bugfixes for jam submissions =====
==== B.L.O.R.G ====
//By Mattshark in the SkyTemple Discord server//
Here's another quickfix for B.L.O.R.G. to stop a softlock from happening after failing a certain dungeon. Also, we have a proper credits screen now!
[[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/769498453126283274/970013383250288680/PMD_BLORG_quickfix_2.xdelta|Download]] ([[https://hacknews.pmdcollab.org/hacks/blorg/PMD_BLORG_quickfix_2.xdelta|mirror]])
==== Merchants Versus Pirates ====
//By FunnyKecleonMeme in the SkyTemple Discord server//
MerchantsVersusPirates1.0.1
//Well, I don't know how to make spoiler with dokuwiki, so instead, I'll just they are related to the ending of the game//
//later//
MerchantsVersusPirates1.0.2
//Same as before//
[[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/769498453126283274/970530881729077318/MerchantsVersusPirates1.0.2.zip|download]] ([[https://hacknews.pmdcollab.org/hacks/merchants-versus-pirates/MerchantsVersusPirates1.0.2.zip|mirror]])
==== Probopass Last Quest ====
//By JuanmaSG in the SkyTemple Discord server//
Probopass Last Quest 1.0.1 Bug fixes
//Same, don't know how to do spoiler. So I'll just say it does stuff in gameplay, bug fixes, and minor cutscene change//
[[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/769498453126283274/970409878965334106/ProbopassLastQuest1.0.1.zip|download]] ([[https://hacknews.pmdcollab.org/hacks/probopass-last-quest/ProbopassLastQuest1.0.1.zip|mirror]])
===== City of Light 2.0 =====
//By techticks in the SkyTemple Discord server//
**PMD City of Light 2.0 - The good ™️ release**
New features and improvements:
- Implemented and changed all Ultra Beasts’ ability to Beast Boost
- You can now control your partner in boss fights
- Added a post-credits scene after the original ending
- Added two new endings
- Added a custom title screen
- Added in-game credits
- Changed the partner’s dialogue in dungeons
- The final boss now uses a slightly different sprite
- Rebalanced dungeons and bosses
- Minor cutscene improvements
- You’ll now get healing items when reattempting the final boss fights after fainting
Bug fixes
- Fixed an issue where the partner’s level was reset to 5
- The penultimate boss actually uses moves now :realshaymin~1:
- Fixed Kartana’s moveset
- Added Fairy to Togetic’s types
- Fixed missing music after entering the cave in Fomantis’ Home
- Fixed "escape to base game" when getting defeated in the first dungeon
If you're not a judge and interested in playing the hack, I'd recommend playing this release instead of the original one.
[[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/769498453126283274/972504960103235614/PMDCityOfLight_v2.0.zip|Download]] ([[https://hacknews.pmdcollab.org/hacks/city-of-light/PMDCityOfLight_v2.0.zip|mirror]])
===== Adventure on Seabreeze Resort =====
//That was actually something I should have put in the latest newsletter. By Gelius on the SkyTemple Discord server//
Final update on our end: due to general time constraints and unexpected outside events, we'll unfortunately not be submitting our hack "Adventure on Seabreeze Resort" this jam. Even if we were to scrap together a WIP version, we don't feel comfortable about submitting in this state. Don't worry! We'll use the time now and after the jam to finish up our hack as a non-jam project so you can enjoy the experience we're creating. Thank you to the organizers for making the jam regardless, and to everyone reading this, stay tuned for more info in the future!
Wkthout further ado, Team Sandwich (Namenotfinal™️) wishes all contestants good luck and fortune!
Salutations
- @Glasses Freek Jr. @kkzero @Gelius @Cait Sith @Stolen Burrito, Team Sandwich (namenotfinal™️)
===== Progress on Explorers of Reality =====
//By [[https://twitter.com/police_weeb/status/1522334641218199552?s=09|WeebPolice on Twitter]]//
Sorry for the silence on explorers of reality, but there is a to do list as shown below and progress is steady. Will try to keep yall updated #romhack #pokemonmysterydungeon
{{:files:explorers_of_reality_beta_todo.jpg?linkonly|}}
===== Explorers of the Spirits 1.01 =====
//By MaxSchersey in the SkyTemple Discord server//
EotS v1.01 - Your voices have been heard! Contains many balance changes across the hack to make things easier, including a new QOL feature, buffs to many starters, and adjustments to almost every dungeon in the game. Also contains bug fixes. Full patch notes: https://projectpokemon.org/home/forums/topic/60890-pokemon-mystery-dungeon-explorers-of-the-spirit/?do=findComment&comment=275903
(download in the linked thread, mirror [[https://hacknews.pmdcollab.org/hacks/pokemon-mystery-dungeon-explorers-of-the-spirit/825212027_EOTSRELEASE1.01.zip|here]])
===== New Community Assets =====
==== Pokémon ====
Animated sprites in this section are animated PNG files. If animated sprites appear to be static images, make sure that your browser supports PNG animation. (Most modern browsers should display them just fine, though.)
~~pokechange:62-63-changes-spritecollab~~
==== Other Graphics ====
=== More digimon ===
//As usual, remember to ask NeroIntruder, the artist, before use//
{{https://hacknews.pmdcollab.org/archive/portraits/NeroIntruder/digimon8.png}}
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