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What do you usually name your player character?

invalid@example.com (Sheep) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:00:20 +0000

Do you name them after yourself, use their canon name, give them a random name, maybe even name them after someone you know?

Additionally, if you ever chose the protagonist of a different gender to you, what do/would you name them?

FRLG.IPS

invalid@example.com (novameow) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:11:49 +0000

FRLG.IPS IS NOW AVAILABLE

IT IS KANTO AGAIN ! JUST LIKE YOU HAVE REMEMBERED IT

YOU LOVE KANTO YOU LOVE KANTO YOU ARE GOING TO PLAY AGAIN !

THERE IS A NEW ROCK BY THE WATER

FEATURES:

EVERY POKéMON IS AVAILABLE FOR A COMPLETE POKéDEX - IT IS OPTIMAL TO WORK ALONE
SOME TUTORIALS HAVE BEEN REMOVED - YOU HAVE BEEN HERE BEFORE
EVENTS MADE OBTAINABLE - TRAVEL TO THE ALTERED CAVE FOR AN ALLY WITH INFO
MISCELLANEOUS - ÿ!ÿ7ÿ!ÿ+ÿ%ÿ.
THERE IS A NEW ROCK BY THE...

Morty's design, new vs old

invalid@example.com (Sheep) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:59:01 +0000

Morty's design changed quite a lot going from GSC to HGSS!

You can see his original design on the left, and his modern design on the right:

Do you prefer the old or new version?

Alola Photo Club

invalid@example.com (RadEmpoleon) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:52:08 +0000

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon introduced the Alola Photo Club, where you could pose and take pictures with your Pokémon and decorate the photos with fun stickers and borders. Did you like the Photo Club? Did you take pictures with your Pokémon?

Admittedly I haven't gone that many times, but I went and got pictures with my team just before challenging the E4 and I had so much fun! I hit the maximum amount of stickers on each one lol. I really should go there more often.

Old websites you miss

invalid@example.com (Sheep) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:45:18 +0000

Are there any sites no longer online you miss? Maybe websites that were part of your childhood, or just ones you have fond memories of?

ske48 story (adventures of ayame the cat) (i have no other name ^^)

invalid@example.com (popplio25) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:42:47 +0000

i wonder... does anyone want to see my slayers/ske48 story that is on-going? :>

(no chapters, i didn't really make it like that... it's a slayers/ske48 story but the spells are inspired by 48G songs & it's more stage ske48 now... other then akari herself, there are 19 animal members... one being a '11 at heart' dark brown cat named ayame... she says 'nyaa~' ... she's inspired by akari... she's not the leader but she was first :> (i still have a few more members to make, though) she likes...

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100 Ways To Die [Halloween Challenge 2025]

invalid@example.com (Eleanor) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:20:10 +0000

100 ways to die

Pokémon battles are simple, right? You win when you knock out all of your opponent's Pokémon. But there are so many ways to achieve that, including some very spooky ones! Moves like "Curse" or "Nightmare" sound pretty scary, don't they? And what better time to use those moves than Spooky Season?

General Rules

🪦 This challenge can be completed on any main series Pokémon...

Pokémon Blooming Beast - Four Year Anniversary!

invalid@example.com (KRLW890) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:08:21 +0000

Download Pokémon Blooming Beast v0.3.6

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One year ago, your gym leader title was revoked and you were forced into an early retirement. But when a new opportunity brings you to the Hallio region, you'll find yourself enveloped in a region-spanning conspiracy. Just like in any mainline game, you'll catch Pokemon and battle gym leaders, but you'll also ask questions, team up with characters, and investigate the...

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Expedition Version 1.3.2 feat. Inherited Abilities and Types! Now with Animated Battle Sprites!

invalid@example.com (PknTrainerKatelyn) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:58:38 +0000

THIS FIRST POST IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION! BETTER ORGANIZATION COMING! :)

Pokémon Expedition by PkmnTrainerKatelyn

Train 'em your way! Travel Kanto, Johto and Sevii Islands, collect 16 badges and take down Team Rocket for good!

pkmntrainerkatelyn.itch.io

FINAL VERSION OUT NOW!
Future updates are for bug crashes that weren't caught before, language translations, etc

PLEASE NOTE THAT SILPH CO. HAS A 75 MINUTE BATTLE (as a raid style) AND ANY OTHER 'LENGHTY' BATTLES (AKA LIKE 4 OTHER BATTLES) ARE ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES DEPENDING ON POKEMON LEVEL/PLAYER SKILL

Pokémon Expedition is NOT your grandmother's FireRed...

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Hug, Date or Reject- PokéStyle

invalid@example.com (VisionofMilotic) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:58:36 +0000

You will see the name of someone related to pokemon in this game. It can be a real-life person involved with bringing the franchise to life i.e Veronica Taylor, Juninchi Masuda, or the person can be from somewhere in the pokemon universe like Cynthia, Koga etc. All main series, spin-off or fan games allowed, plus the anime and manga. Comment whether you would date, hug or reject the person, if you met them, then name another figure from the wonderful world of pokemon for the next poster...

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Problem with decomp installation - "fatal error: stdio.h"

invalid@example.com (Clovis-x) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:46:09 +0000

{I'm running on Debian linux}

Hello. So I tried installing the emerald decomp but I'm getting this error about the file stdio.h. I've some little digging and I believe it has something to do with dekit pacman, which I installed with synaptic. Any help would be appreciated.

Icy's Custom Cards

invalid@example.com (icycatelf) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:35:07 +0000

Icy's Custom Cards

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Pokémon Red/Green/Blue - NC Revision

invalid@example.com (Ninjacat25) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:30:45 +0000

Happy 30th Anniversary!!! This is a ROM hack that aims to enhance the graphics of Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue for the Gameboy, whilst still maintaining the general artstyle of the game and better reflecting Ken Sugimori's designs featured in the game's promotional art. Also, the names for the towns and human characters have been reverted back to their Japanese versions, as I felt that would make sense for a region based on one located in real-world Japan. (With the exception of Lt.Surge for...

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Acronym Game

invalid@example.com (string555) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:19:48 +0000

Write out a 3-letter acronym. The next person defines what is stands for, and puts their own acronym, and so on.

Try to be nice and not include letter Z's and other difficult ones. >:3

NEI

Pokemon Fire Red (Gary's Mod) 6th Gym :)

invalid@example.com (Mot_Lan_Nua_Thoi) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:17:41 +0000

I need help on how to get to Sabrina's Gym

Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Repolished - a light, 'adjusted difficulty'/Vanilla+ hack of OR/AS

invalid@example.com (DynamoKota) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:34:02 +0000

Be sure to check the FAQ! It covers many questions commonly asked about the hack, as well as some others.

Hey again!
Back in August of 2022, I posted a thread here on PokéCommunity of my light X/Y hack known as 'X/Y Rebirth', which was focused on making those games a little bit harder (without going overboard), almost like Black 2/White 2's Challenge Mode, but for X/Y.
Now that Rebirth...

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(UNOFFICIAL VERSION) Pokémon Modern Heart & Soul (1.2.1m1)

invalid@example.com (resetes12) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:27:28 +0000

If you are unsure which version to play, play the official one. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE REPORT BUGS TO THE OFFICIAL HNS REPO OR DISCORD SERVER

🔍INFORMATION

Modern Heart & Soul is a small modification of the original Pokémon Heart & Soul version 1.2.1+(more recent than 1.2.1, "unofficially" called 1.2.2, but unreleased nonetheless) that...

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The Battle Chateau

invalid@example.com (Megan) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:22:25 +0000

This is a place in X and Y where you can challenge trainers. Sometimes even Gym Leaders or E4 members appear. You also get a rank that increases the more trainers you manage to beat.

Did you manage to max out your rank? Did you use it for level grinding? Are there other memories you have from visiting this place?

"The person below me..."

invalid@example.com (Meadow) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:18:36 +0000

It's about time to remake this thread again! :D

How to Play

The person above you will make a prediction about the next poster, and you will comment on whether or not that prediction applies to you.
After you comment on the above poster's prediction, you will also make your own prediction about the next person (in the same post).
The person after you will do the same thing in response to your post, and then the thread should rinse and repeat itself from there!
All...

Pokemon Color Game!

invalid@example.com (Yellow Bommen) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:14:48 +0000

Welcome to the Pokemon Color Game! This game is created by Hana ♥ and Yellow.

Here's how to play. The first poster names a color. The second poster names a Pokemon, character or item that features the selected color. Then they give a color for the next poster who does the same thing.

Okay then, feel free to start posting. ^^

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Blue?

Yume Tsuki's arts & comics

invalid@example.com (Yume Tsuki) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:02:37 +0000

Hi hello, I'm back ~

Since my last thread dates back from at least 6 years ago, I figured it would be better to start with a fresh clean slate.

So what can you expect here? Well, mostly comic updates, since that's where most of my time has been spent on. Though occassionally I might get into some doodling so the occassional image might sneak it's way in here. So let me just start with some recent drawing's I've done...

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The PokeCommunity Game-Along VII

invalid@example.com (gimmepie) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:59:32 +0000

The PokeCommunity Game-Along VII

We're back again. Welcome to the seventh iteration of the PokeCommunity Game-Along!

This is a fun little challenge that runs throughout the year. On the first day of each new month, I will be posting some sort of theme in this thread. These themes will come in a lot of different flavours. Some will be highly specific while others will be broader or even delightfully vague. You can expect genre specific themes - play a platformer or a horror...

Custom Audio Player Menu [FR]

invalid@example.com (1RWT16KU1D) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:58:47 +0000

Introduction

This will be a short post, since most of the prerequisites, build instructions and configurations are provided in the GitHub link below.

Features:

Dynamic Compilation - The CFRU build system allows you to recompile as many times as you'd like without having to worry about repointing. The variable OFFSET_TO_PUT in scripts/make.py and scripts/insert.py , lets you specify where routine will be inserted in the ROM. You may also...

[MAPS] setmetatile animated doors & freeing up map space, pokeemerald

invalid@example.com (funktrain5000) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:26:26 +0000

Hi all! Used to be an active member of the forum around 2007-10 (wow), I've found myself with a lot more spare time over the last few months. I've had the concept for a hack for years at this point so I'm jumping back into rom hacking to start building it out.

2 really simple things I'm looking to fix.

First of all I have a few setmetatile scripts running when certain flags are checked. I'm using all native vanilla tiles for the ones involved with this. Basically im changing a small rock...

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Favourite Gen 1 eeveelution

invalid@example.com (Bubble Ba'ath) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:26:01 +0000

Vaporeon gets my choice because blue is my favourite colour and I had one on my blue file back in the 90s.

Coverage on DHS, ICE "gotta catch'em all" migrants

invalid@example.com (Venia Silente) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:46:25 +0000

A day or two ago, the Department of Homeland Security posted a video on Twitter comparing migrants to Pokémon, as some sites report. The video used assets, including music, branding and styling, from The Pokémon Company, in order to push the usual fascism and nazi propaganda of the current dictatorship in the US. The video portrays (warrantless) search and capture of migrants as capture of Pokémon in a very TCG style, up to and giving the captures "cards" that show a "Pokédex entry"...

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PirateWoman's Arts

invalid@example.com (PirateWoman) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:39:56 +0000

So, i'll post my pixel arts here... stay tuned! ^^

Pokemon Core Crystal (v2.1.1)

invalid@example.com (Sakaysen) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:24:14 +0000

Pokémon Core Crystal

Hack of: Crystal version (using the Pokemon Crystal Legacy Git Repo which is a ROM hack of pokecrystal)

Hello everyone! For the past couple years I have been working on my own personal ROM Hack of Pokemon Crystal. While Gen 3 has the most nostalgia for me, I much prefer the simpler mechanics of the Gen 2 games. This game was heavily inspired by TheSmithPlays Crystal ROM Hack: "Crystal Legacy" as well the numerous tutorials...

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Pokémon GS Chronicles | Build 2.7.6 - 06/19/2024 | Full Game Coming Some Day

invalid@example.com (Dr. Seuss (Ruki Studios)) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:13:41 +0000

About the Project

Hello everyone, I'm Overlord Kaktus/Gold/Ruki Studios. Probably you remember me for other projects like Pokémon Ragnarök (Or maybe not hahaha). I'm a Spanish-speaker romhacker and a former GBC romhacker (from 2010 to May 2014). This time I'll show to you guys an old project that I decided to restart, and I really hope this project would be finished.

This...

Pokemon Crystal 30th anniversary run

invalid@example.com (FeraligatrMaster) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:22:39 +0000

Now that I've finished Pokemon Blue, I'm going to play Pokemon Crystal.

In Prof. Elm's lab, I've picked Totodile as my starter. Then, I went to Route 30 to pick up a Mystery Egg for him.

After delivering the Mystery Egg to Prof. Elm, I could go to Violet City. Along the way, I caught a Geodude and a Hoothoot.

I've made it to Violet City. I can challenge the Gym and go to the Sprout Tower.

Current team:

...

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Aaron's Low Budget Crystal hack

invalid@example.com (aaron244) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:32:33 +0000

Hey guys, I've been working on a crystal hack for a couple years now on the side, mostly as an excuse to practice my assembler coding.

Features:

Many later gen pokemon implemented Gen 3, Gen 4+ evolutions, alternate forms, beta pokemon, 525 pokemon total)
Running Shoes
Use HMs without teaching the move
More or less open world (many blockers have been removed, Magnet Train is working from the beginning)
Dynamic scaling...

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Pokémon Polished Crystal (update 3.1.1!)

invalid@example.com (Rangi) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:24:19 +0000

Pokémon Polished Crystal (update 3.1.1)

Pokémon Polished Crystal

Hack of: Crystal version (using the pokecrystal disassembly)

Polished Crystal now has a Discord server!

Introduction

Polished Crystal is, as the title says, Crystal version but improved. I've had vague plans to make a Pokémon game for years, starting with a folder full of map drawings in middle school, but Luna's Red++ inspired me to make this one, and I hope to do for...

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Pokémon FireRed: Rocket Edition (Completed)

invalid@example.com (colonelsalt) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:08:11 +0000

https://rocket-edition.com/
So you thought you knew the story of FireRed...

Introduction

Play as a member of Team Rocket!

In Pokémon FireRed: Rocket Edition, you will cheat, lie and steal your way to the top as you engage with the thriving gang scene of the Kanto region. Featuring a story that takes place at the same time as the original FireRed, Rocket Edition will play with your...

Say the first word that comes to mind v6.0!

invalid@example.com (Megan) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:35:20 +0000

Your typical word association thread!

All you have to do is post the first word that comes to mind based on the previous poster's word!

Feel free to explain your reasoning, but it's not mandatory :)

The last word from the old thread was: Closed

Pokémon Hardlove Gold

invalid@example.com (kumakuma1) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:55:21 +0000

(Credits to LeoVulpine (more of him here))

Intro

Hey everyone!

I'm excited to share a project I've been working on: Hardlove Gold, a difficulty hack for Pokémon HeartGold. Built using the hg-engine, this game is heavily inspired by other popular challenges like Run&Bun and RadicalRed. This hack also features a custom AI that will keep you on your toes.
Although hg-engine is far from complete and much work needs to be done...

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Pokémon name game: More or Less

invalid@example.com (RadEmpoleon) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:43:28 +0000

Each post will give a Pokémon's name with either more (+) or less (-) characters than the one above. If the post above used (+), then you would use (-) for the next poster and vice versa. Spaces, hyphens, etc. in the name counts as a character (e.g. "Scream Tail" = 11 characters, "Chi-Yu" = 6 characters).

Spoiler: Example

I will start us off with Dialga (+)

Pokémon Rainbow Gold DS & [Kris MOD] (Version 1.5 FINAL)

invalid@example.com (darths) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:33:07 +0000

Pokémon Rainbow Gold: Rediscover Johto and Kanto

Pokémon Rainbow Gold is a personal ROM hack of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. This project elevates the original games into a refined experience, focusing on a curated blend of edits ranging from subtle tweaks to substantial additions, all designed to embody the ultimate vision of these Johto remakes.

PICK YOUR HERO: The Kris mod delivers 100% accurate Pokémon Crystal character. Choose wisely! (Rainbow Gold (Lyra) or Kris mod)...

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Refined Platinum Overhaul [COMPLETE]

invalid@example.com (RefinedPlat) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:17:38 +0000

Notice: Current version is v6.2.6 as of 6/26/2026

Do you enjoy Platinum, but find it a little underwhelming? Wish you could spend a little more time with the cast and crew? Like the dex, but never feel like you can use half of it? Found Saturn's team awfully bland? Munchlax rates got you down?
I present to you, Refined Platinum.

Refined Platinum has been my hobby and passion project since 2021 where I first built and broke it in PPRE, started over in DSPRE, and spent countless hours...

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Pokemon Acceptance

invalid@example.com (Tpick2211) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:18:28 +0000

New Gen 9 Pokemon, moves, and abilties have arrived!
Pokemon Acceptance
*Version 3.0 and beyond is fully complete!*

Talk to wild Pokemon and save the PokePark in this new story-driven adventure!

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Pokémon XD: DX [Director's Cut]

invalid@example.com (PepGames) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:30:42 +0000

Pokémon XD: DX [Director's Cut]

Pokémon XD: DX [Director's Cut] is a feature-rich romhack that keeps the original story intact but transforms the entire experience. Trainer teams have been completely reworked, nearly every Pokémon line is obtainable, and Pokemon Stats, Abilities and Movesets have been overhauled to keep battles fresh. DX embraces the Shadow Pokémon theme...

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Pokémon Synthesis Version — Demo v0.1.0

invalid@example.com (Lethesis) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:50:45 +0000

Pokemon Synthesis Version

Pokémon Synthesis is a semi open world ROM HACK that lets you explore each area of the Veldan region freely until you are ready for the local champion.

FEATURES

Open exploration through 4 big areas
New region and assets
Questlines and sidequests that can be approached in different orders
Self-contained optional dungeons
All nine generations
Modern battle mechanics
Custom progression systems through...

Guess the next user to post v4!

invalid@example.com (Starlight) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:24:17 +0000

Try to guess who the next poster will be!

The next person will state if that guess was correct, then guess the next person, and so on. Simple as that! :)

I'll go first.

I think next we shall all see a beautiful VisionofMilotic!

Answer my question with a question v2

invalid@example.com (Megan) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:23:49 +0000

Just as the title suggests. The old thread is here.

Continueing the last question of the old thread:

Code:

Did someone receive too many Sand Attacks?

Was it more than six?

Get-Together 2026 - Realgam Tower: Open For Viewing

invalid@example.com (gimmepie) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:04:00 +0000

Get-Together 2026

Fuhohohohoho, it's almost time to see what kind of moves our two teams of darling entertainers can bring to the table. But first, how about we take a little sneak peak?▼

Realgam Tower: Open for Viewing

The PokéCommunity Get-Together is almost upon us and will be kicking of for real on August 8. Before then though, we're inviting you all to visit the...

Update - Venom Purple v1.5.6b

invalid@example.com (Repguy27) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:08:25 +0000

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Pokemon VenomPurple Romhack

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Pokemon VenomPurple Romhack

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*Squirrels 1635 is the...

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