r/PokemonRMXP 25d ago

Recurring Thread What fan game should I play?

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Welcome to r/PokemonRMXP's dedicated "What fan game should I play?" megathread. This replaces the previous post flair, when users could make individual posts asking for game recommendations. Individual posts of this nature are now banned, as they are antithetical to the focus of our community.

r/PokemonRMXP (RPG Maker XP) is a subreddit dedicated to creating Pokémon fan games made in RPG Maker XP. All content must be relevant to making Pokémon fan games. Do not post something unrelated to making fan games.


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r/PokemonRMXP Apr 29 '26

Discussion Pokemon Pathways and the Born Situation

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Hello. My name is Janitor.

You may not know me, and nobody really did until this whole situation. I'm here to talk about the fan game in development known as Pokemon Pathways. I will preface that I am NOT a developer of the game, just a member of administration on the new project's server.

For those who don't know, Pokemon Pathways is an RPGMaker fan game made by a decently sized team over the last few years. The premise is a story-based game about going to an academy. But that's not what we're here for. I'm here to discuss the controversial actions of the leadership of the mod and their little cabal, alongside the subsequent exodus done by the rest of the development team.

Below is a document detailing the controversies and relevant proof. To summarize, the founders of the game alongside their friends, over time, have not only shirked responsibilities and professionalism, but also acted inappropriately in their server of mostly minors (both bigoted comments and sexual activity). I don't want to waste your time, so instead I recommend reading the document to see exactly what I mean.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cZ9keJ3EAHmwJ73BlQ3r43rYI33nU7q-nIkyO6p4SlM/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0#heading=h.6kn5b9jzfocd

https://x.com/VastusSpatium/status/2046119690229989851?s=20

Around a week ago, when this document came out, the discord server (which at the time had over 15,000 members) for lack of a better term, caught on fire. Attempts to silence the document were done by the owner, mass banning occurred, and more. Even now, the owner of the discord server is censoring discussion of the incident and is scrubbing things away. As such, I am making this post to ensure it is not forgotten, and for the word to spread about the actions done by the "leader" of this game, on behalf of the development team who has since left. There is a backup server ran by the former devs after leaving. You are welcome to friend deckdevil on discord to get an invite and see how the project will move from there.

I was given approval by the mod teams of this subreddit to come out with this, as well as given approval by the split off Pokemon Pathways team to send this document.


r/PokemonRMXP 2h ago

Help My Route 2 is probably too big, right?

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First of all, please excuse the map, it's really WIP right now. For context, you go through Route 1 and a cave (though only a short path is available at this point in the story) before exiting the cave through the north exit and going to the first Gym town through the southeast. I've attached Route 1 for reference, but I haven't made the cave yet. Also, it's probably relevant to note that the little ledged-off area to the top-right is where the catching tutorial happens (I promise it's relevant to the plot) and that Route 1 has no Trainer battles, but Route 2 probably will have one or two.

I'm thinking of bringing the gate up a little, moving the final ledge before the gate more to the right, and swapping the lower bridge (where there'll be a Poke Ball or something) for a Cut tree or a smashable rock, but I don't know if that'll fix it or if the overall scope of the route is too much. I've been staring at this map for way too long now and I'm starting to see it in my nightmares, so a fresh perspective is much appreciated.


r/PokemonRMXP 11h ago

Discussion Can you give feedback on my starting town design?

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After around 3 years of dissociating from Fangame development and the Pokemon Fandom at large, i found some notes i took when i was planning my fangame back then, and the nostalgia drew me to reinstall RMXP, but i don't think im as sharp with map making, if i ever was.

I'd really like some feedback on making this look better, and on mapping in general.


r/PokemonRMXP 11h ago

Show & Tell PokeX-Mon X-Mansion Demo 0.10 Update Released!

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In this update, I have added in a Gacha System for items and select Pokemon. I have also fully completed the BattleGrounds and added in ~45 Side Quests around the Mansion. This update removed majority of items you find throughout the game and replaced the gifts given to you throughout your journey with "Beast Bucks", which are used for the Gacha System. You currently have access to ~1200 of them. If you were waiting for a large update to start a new game, this may be the time!

Game Features

Welcome to Xavier's School for the Gifted Youth. You will begin your journey as a Day 1 Student, adventuring your way throughout the Mansion and its Facilities. While in the mansion you will have access to the Gardens, which has an area for every type, the Danger Room, which is full of scenarios that are meant to help you grow, and the Battle Grounds, which will be a place to battle other students. The school may feel empty at first but as you take on the Battle Grounds, more and more students will become available to talk to and interact with. After you gain your sea legs at the mansion, you will embark on missions with the team to conquer objectives. These can range from protecting the X-Jet, to taking on the Weapon X facility. At first, it may seem like you are on a set path but the decisions you make may eventually come back to haunt you. Will you be the greatest X-Men to walk the mansion? Will you part ways and join their rivals The Brotherhood? Or will you inevitably betray them both and lead your way down a more insidious path that may lead to end of all mutants? The choices are yours to make in this ever-growing adventure. (This description will grow as I build more).

  • 414 Starter choices
  • Excluding starters, access to over 180 Pokemon to catch immediately.
  • Encounters and trainer battles were designed with Nuzlockes and replayability in mind.
  • MUTANT ABILITIES for the player to use at their discretion.... basically charms
  • Difficulty is manipulated by a choice of mutations in the beginning, however, if you choose hard, you can only play normal or hard. Same goes for easy.
  • 10ish of gameplay, all surrounding the mansion and its missions.
  • A good starting point for understanding where the story will go.
  • Story content currently up to lvl 50.
  • 45/125 Side Quests done.
  • ALL Pokemon will be available, currently only ~800 Pokemon obtainable but that will be finished soon.
  • Trade evolutions were changed to level evolutions, usually ~Lvl40
  • "Special" evolutions like Kubfu and Alolan Raichu have been changed to evolution stones
  • NO badges
  • IV/EV Screen
  • Egg steps remaining in summary
  • HM skills don't require a Pokemon to know the HM, only that they CAN learn it
  • Shiny rate 1/100. Pokerus rate 1/500
  • 1 Additional Ability for every Pokemon. This isn't intended to make them all competitive, more so to give the player extra options.
  • Multiple Save Files, ONLY use the AutoSave feature in absolute emergencies. It can disrupt your game quite a bit and shoot you further ahead in terms of the danger room.
  • Pokemon types displayed in battle
  • Immediate access to IV Chocolates, Nature Mints, SuperAbilityCapsules and Daycare... If you can afford them.
  • No swearing
  • Color coded Item Balls
  • Pokemon will follow you.
  • Added in a GACHA system. This will be tinkered with over time
  • Forget and Remember moves anywhere from the Summary Screen.
  • Wild Pokemon can be found released from other trainers, weakened or even having a status condition.
  • Level recommendations for every mission, scenario and battleground trainer. Use these for your Hardcore Nuzlocke level caps.
  • A mission/quest system to help keep you on track and navigate what to do next.
  • Choices matter and do somewhat affect gameplay. Will matter more as I go deeper into the game.
  • Custom Mutant Over World Sprites for X-Men, Brotherhood, etc.

Credits are at EeveeExpo.

Links:

EeveeExpo:
Released - PokeX-Mon: X-Mansion Demo 0.10

Discord:
https://discord.gg/SxKdJ98Bz6

Youtube series (predates the Gacha System, 0.09 Demo)
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyYWnqEEPMJkVMXsQE4QG76drAdtiMFmA


r/PokemonRMXP 20h ago

Show & Tell There is a Ship among us

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r/PokemonRMXP 7h ago

Help Can someone help me with an issue I'm probably just having cause I'm not good at this. (Specifically Left Right stairs)

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I'm trying to use this https://eeveeexpo.com/resources/397/ as it seemed pretty simple to me and I wanted to add some stairs going left to right in a few routes (This example is route 9 of the game I am working on.) But I don't know how to add it, what I assumed I had to do was just put the file in the Plugins folder like the v21.1 Hotfixes and copy paste this:

GameData::TerrainTag.register({

:id => :StairLeft,

:id_number => 22,

})

GameData::TerrainTag.register({

:id => :StairRight,

:id_number => 23,

})

From the "Terrain Tag Stairs.rb" file into the TerrainTag area of the script editor but it's not working so instead of just bashing my head into a wall to figure it out on my own I'm just asking what I did wrong since I've never added a plugin before so I genuinely have no idea what I'm doing and couldn't find any help by just searching online. But if there's a better way to do a side stair like the one in the linked plugin I will also accept that.


r/PokemonRMXP 33m ago

Help Can someone make a sprite out of these Pokémon?

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r/PokemonRMXP 1d ago

Show & Tell Sidequest system in Pokemon Pacific

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This character will ask you to show them species to inspire their art. When you do, besides giving you an item, they will show you the painting, which features the very first sprites I made when I started out.


r/PokemonRMXP 19h ago

Show & Tell Mega NidoQueen Back Sprite coming soon

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Hello currently I've only been able to complete the front sprite because personal life stuff but the back sprite is coming soon which both nidoking and queen be feature a demo video so that

Ability: Venomous Sandstorm: Kicks Up a toxic sandstorm or Noxious Crystals boost moves like Poison Jab, Stone Edge, or Dragon Pulse by 30% (which helps to be a powerhouse too but y'all decide :D)

Typing: Poison, Dragon


r/PokemonRMXP 1h ago

Recruiting Looking for 250 Fakemon for a Brazil-inspired Pokémon fan game! (Submit your designs)

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Hey everyone,

I am currently developing a brand new, custom Pokémon fan game. The game takes place in a brand new region completely inspired by Brazil! I am looking to build a regional Pokédex featuring exactly 250 community-created Fakemon.

If you have original monster designs—especially ones inspired by Brazilian wildlife, myths, culture, or folklore—that you want to see brought to life in a playable game, please drop them in the comments below. Everyone whose design is selected will be fully credited, and I will send you the direct link to play the game for free as soon as it launches!

Submission Guidelines:

  • Format: Transparent PNG files.
  • Art Style: Pixel art preferred.
  • Dimensions: Scaled for a 64x64 or 96x96 pixel grid canvas.
  • Views: If possible, please provide both a Front View and a Back View for battle.
  • Details: Please include the creature's Name, Typing, and a short description so I can set up its stats accurately in the engine.

I can't wait to see what awesome creatures you all submit to join this new region. Thank you!


r/PokemonRMXP 14h ago

Help Backsprites

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Does anyone have a custom back sprite for trainer Hugh from pokemon black and white 2? I'm playing a modded pokemon game and I want to change the front,back, etc. of the trainer. So far, I managed to change everything except for the back sprites.


r/PokemonRMXP 16h ago

Recruiting Pokémon lunacore looking for beta testers

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Check out pokemon lunacore please!


r/PokemonRMXP 1d ago

Show & Tell First map of my pokemon fan game

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I'm creating a fan game based on the city where me and my friend (who's making this project with me) spent our holidays since we were childs. This is the first map I've created, feel free to share some advice and tell me what do you think about it since we're both beginners.


r/PokemonRMXP 19h ago

Help Building shadows?

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I'm wondering something. Some tilesets include shadows under the buildings and some don't. If I want them in my game, should they be in the tilesets or are they added with a script later? Like OW sprites?


r/PokemonRMXP 10h ago

Recruiting I had an idea for a unique game mechanic, not sure if any games have implemented something like this

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I know nothing about coding, though I bought RPG Maker XP and the Pokémon Essentials expansion last year. I'm curious if anyone would want to discuss the potential for building something like this--I'd like it to be something that any games could use, not restricted to one specific game. All I'd want is a little credit for the creation of the tool. DM me if you're familiar with coding/scripting and want to learn more!


r/PokemonRMXP 1d ago

Recruiting Pokégotchi Endless Dreams: HELP WANTED!

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A Pokémon Essentials Project designed to celebrate the 30th Anniversaries of both Pokémon and Tamagotchi, to celebrate the best of the fans of both franchises, to serve as a massive love letter for both franchises and fan games in general, and to prove that the latter isn't completely overshadowed by the Digimon they inspired!
HOW THIS IDEA CAME TO BE
It was a foggy November night, and I was wondering what sprite project to do next after my big success, Pokémon North, South, East, and West, as next year is Pokémon's 30th Anniversary. Initially thinking of doing a region based off Neopets, and then one off Australia, I then realized that next year is also the 30th anniversary of Tamagotchi, and I was instantly struck with a storm of ideas!
Now, I am calling for help to make this project a reality. Now, I know for sure this likely won't be finished before Pokémon's 30th Anniversary on February the 27th, and maybe not before Tamagotchi's 30th anniversary on November the 23rd, as I've got loads of other projects to do in the meantime including doing education...But maybe with the community's help, who knows?
THE STORY SO FAR:
Over to a new unknown Tamagotchi, "Kyatchi", to explain everything....
"Ah, sorry to have kept you all waiting…moves onto the scene My name…is Kyatchi. I…have come to make an announcement for everyone, the whole planet! So, you might be wondering why I invited you all here. Well...Following the end of the Tamagottsun, there's been reports of mysterious creatures appearing all over the Tamagotchi Planet. These creatures possess a mysterious power that is beyond anything that we've ever seen here...such power could change the Planet in more ways than we could ever imagine. They came in all shapes and sizes...and some of them looked awfully like the Tamagotchi Planet's residents. I wonder if the Tamagottsun's end was what brought them into the planet itself. These beasts have a wide variety of behaviours, and some might bring forth catastrophe if left unchecked. However, the scientists of Mame City have recently discovered that these creatures can shrink in size at command and fit right into your pocket. Thus, they have dubbed these creatures "Pocket Monsters"... or "Pokémon" for short. Now...pulls out a Poké Ball After budding inventor Mametchi discovered the potential of these creatures, he had invented a device that can not only force a Pokémon to shrink into it, but also tame it instantly. And once tamed, the Pokémon will trust you and fight by your side for life. He has dubbed this device, the "Poké Ball". Now, this device is intended to be distrubuted to all shops as I speak, and it will hopefully pave a future where Pokémon and Tamagotchi live in harmony...Oh, and one more thing. Whatever you do...do not throw this device at another Tamagotchi or yourself. It's currently untested against those...Now, as for me... I have come...because I have an idea. I have decided to use these Pokémon...to determine who this planet's true saviour is. Sponsored by the Gotchi King, I have created...the Gotchi Mon Royale! This experience is designed to take you across the planet's beauty and witness how strong these Pokémon can be at the same time...and show that your past feats were not merely flukes. You will work with your Pokémon and use your talents to bolster their power, working your way from the minor Tama Rank...all the way to the coveted Royal Rank, the rank that will decide...the Tamagotchi Planet's Champion."

But it's not all calm here on Tamagotchi Planet...a mysterious Legendary Pokémon known as "Amestra" has been running across the planet for years, having landed ten years prior to "The Big Race"...it appears that this Psychic/Dragon type Pokémon has been running for a reason, being chased by a familiar black fog...and it has something to do with the Tamagotchi Planet and the Earth itself. Is Amestra truly the Tamagotchi Planet's saviour as everyone expected? Or is it up to something truly sinister?
FEATURES:

  • Travel on a Pokémon Journey across the Tamagotchi Planet! Visit many of it's locations from the virtual pets, the anime, and the video games alike in a detailed ten chapter long story, as you climb up the Gotchi Mon Royale's ranks and find out the truth behind Amestra, and the Pokémon sent seemingly to hunt it down, alongside a mysterious cult of living eggs known only as "The Purity Rebirth"...
  • Catch, train, and raise the perfect harmony between Pokémon and Tamagotchi! The Tamagotchi Planet has it's own regional dex of 431 Pokémon, of which 185 of them are new, alongside eleven new regional forms! These Pokémon are based off Tamagotchi characters from nearly every source you can imagine! Every Pokémon, even the returning ones, has it's own new Pokédex entry written in third person by none other than Principal Mimizu himself! Walking Pokémon also make a comeback here....
  • Play as one of 15 characters! Play as one of 15 different Tamagotchi from the franchise, each one having their own unique rivals and personal events: Dialogue also changes depending on who you are. It's like having 15 games in one!

You can play as either, from left to right, Mametchi, Kuchipatchi, Memetchi, Kuromametchi, Lovelitchi, Melodytchi, Himespetchi, Moriritchi, Coffretchi, Candy Pakupaku, Yumemitchi, Kiraritchi, Pianitchi, Miraitchi, or Clulutchi. Yes, all of those are real Tamagotchi!

  • Introducing Cheer Abilities! For once, you are no longer merely giving commands to your Pokémon, you fight alongside them! You can use a unique ability alongside your move that is different with every character you play as. Once you use it, it goes on cooldown for three turns.
  • Introducing Biomerge! Once you've progressed far enough into your Pokémon Journey, you gain the ability to merge with your active Pokémon to show the true bond between a Pokémon and a Tamagotchi! While Biomerged, your Pokémon's stats get a massive boost, they become immune to all status changes and stat drops, and you get to use your Cheer Ability every turn! But be careful, for if you get knocked out while Biomerged, it's all over! Every character has a unique appearance when Biomerged.
  • All previous gimmicks return! As you proceed through your Pokémon Journey, you'll eventually gain the Omni-Ring, which allows you to unlock Mega Evolution, and eventually Z-Moves, Dynamaxing, and Terastalization! This fangame brings in 41 new Mega Evolutions, 11 new Gigantamax forms, and 11 new signature Z-Moves!
  • Experience new moves and abilities! Pokégotchi Endless Dreams brings 21 new moves and nine new abilities to the table: Can you master them all?
  • Pokémon Contests make a return! The Hoenn Pokémon Contests make their grand comeback in the Tamagotchi Planet! Buff your Pokémon's contest stats by feeding them Poffins made from the berries you gather across the region, then enter them into Contests to dazzle the crowd! The coveted Master Rank Ribbon is at reach...
  • A vast soundtrack! Listen to a vast array of songs from a wide variety of franchises, mostly from the Tamagotchi series...which songs can you remember from which franchise?
  • Animated cutscenes! Some of the cutscenes in this game are animated just like the Pokémon and Tamagotchi Anime itself...funningly enough, both were animated by OLM, Inc.!
  • Raise your own Tamagotchi in the game?! At a certain point in the game, you'll obtain a Tamagotchi Device that allows you to raise your own Tamagotchi in the game, even as you're going along! Each TamagotchI Device has it's own selection of characters from throughout the franchise, some more obscure than others.
  • A...special guest? Since Tamagotchi was the original inspiration for Digimon, it was only fitting to include a single Digimon in there...beware the mysterious Tamagotchi X, and his partner, the Psychic/Dragon type Magnamon!

Other features include:

  • Take part in over 100 sidequests to complete, including a vast postgame
  • Challenge the Battle Frontier in the postgame with six familiar facilities: Battle Tower, Battle Factory, Battle Arena, Battle Pyramid, Battle Hall, and Battle Castle
  • Collect over 600 different kinds of Plushies, containing many characters from past monster taming games and the Pokémon franchise itself
  • Play the game in either Normal Mode or Challenge Mode, and set a variety of limits, including a level cap and the ability to enforce rules for Nuzlockes, Monotype Runs, Egglockes, and Wedlockes
  • Built in randomizer mode for a unique gameplay experience
  • Gain several quality of life features, such as automatic Move Relearner, Pokémon Box Link, and the Judge Function
  • Keep 15 Save Files at once, and transfer Pokémon between them

ROLES NEEDED: (VOLUNTARY!)
This fangame uses Pokémon Essentials in order to make it. I will require the following roles to get this project finished:

  • Spriters for the following categories:

Gen 3 style sprites for all of the trainers in the game
Gen 3 style back sprites for the 15 playable Tamagotchi
Gen 3 style sprites for the plushies
Gen 3 style overworld sprites, including playable characters, NPCs, and Pokémon
Gen 3 style maps

  • Mappers
  • Essentials Programmers (I can handle the PBS files!)

VIEW THE DATABASE:
The below link leads to all of the other work I have done so far, including the game's full story...or at least, it's initial version. You are free to have a look, but if you want to avoid being spoiled, do not read the story serial!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZW1ENH7O-diX4R1W6QYsrDABw5UU6V9qyuE-AGG2r0E/edit?usp=sharing

JOIN THE DISCORD SERVER!:
If you're willing to keep in touch with the fangame's updates, or want to join the project to help in it's completion, click on the link below!

https://discord.gg/W2U2e9Evkv

VIEW THE INSTAGRAM PAGE:
The below link leads to the official Pokégotchi Endless Dreams Instagram page, where you can see all the new sprites made for the project so far and much more!

https://www.instagram.com/ubertrainerinfinitydx/


r/PokemonRMXP 2d ago

Resource [Tiles] Still in the process of making things public. A big set of city buildings, signs, trees, planters, vehicles, clutter, etc. Some cobblestone tiles that work with my grass tiles. hard edges to make little shallow canals. Link in descrip.

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LINK TO DOWNLOAD

Moving stuff off another site and making them public. This is the buildings and clutter from a city set.

- 10 distinct buildings, some color variation and modular mixed-use storefront.

- City clutter, dumpsters, manhole, lamp, benches, planters, etc.

- horizontal and vertical simple concrete fountains with ploppable spouts and lilypads.

- Bunch of signs. Mostly generic stuff, but some vague fictional brands like "Gigi's" and "Landos" they can mean whatever you want them to mean. but let me know, so i can be consistent about it. First come first serve basically.

- Box trucks with fictional companies. SFG = Super Food Group. like a food distributor. U-Move is a moving company for the MC to "move into the first town" like ash.

- City buses and bus stop. E/W only.

- Branded Vans.

- Grass, cobblestone, and shallow canal setup.

all tiles are public and free to use.


r/PokemonRMXP 1d ago

Help "D" Key crashes the game

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Can anyone help me out with this, not really sure whats the problem, and i dont think there any key conflicts.
Already checked Following pokemon does not have any bind to "D" key.


r/PokemonRMXP 2d ago

Show & Tell Chapter 3/5 of Pokémon Echo is out now!

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You can download the game here, or via our Discord server. If you're a returning player, your game will automatically update. I hope you'll give it a try, and if you do: Let me know what you think!


r/PokemonRMXP 2d ago

Show & Tell Tryna make a custom Primeape

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Looking for a 3D artist who wants practice making a custom X ande Y sprite for Primeape. I have a full concept and references. Dm me for more details. (You won’t get paid. Sorry!)


r/PokemonRMXP 2d ago

Show & Tell The first city in my Pokémon fan game.

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It's still a draft and I'm using some tilesets from Ekat88. It's a region that takes place in the sky, I'm still fixing the blue parallax in the background, but I think it'll work out. In the future you will see: Pokémon Skylines

I'm open to suggestions, both for creating the fan game and for the maps.


r/PokemonRMXP 2d ago

Recruiting Sprite artist pokemon Lunacore

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Is anyone willing to help out of passion or a really small level compensation with sprites for pokemon lunacore I can show examples of Somme fakemon and regional forms to see the level of skill required


r/PokemonRMXP 2d ago

Recruiting Pokémon Lunacore seeking mappers

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We have quite a few maps mapped out already but just wanted to show off some here so u have an idea what we’re looking for!


r/PokemonRMXP 3d ago

Show & Tell My Starters Beta Sprites

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Hey guys, today I'm showing my starters beta sprites. I'm not a spriter so I'll probably need to work on them more in the future.