FAQ

Last Updated: June 2024
== Basics ==
==== What is Pokéngine? ====
Pokéngine is a community focused on the creation of custom content such as Fakemon, Fake dexes, fan regions, and actual games! Our website provides a MMO along with several browser-based tools for building, editing, and blending all of our created content into one
==== Is the MMO available? ====
Check it out here! http://pokengine.org/mmo “Server Status” tells you if it's available or down for maintenance. 
==== The MMO is down! When is it back up? ====
The MMO is currently open! If there are any problems accessing it, check the Discord to see if there's an explanation. Usually if the game is down, it's because of short server maintenance.
==== How do I play? ====
See How to Access to learn how to set up your account. You can access the MMO here: https://pokengine.org/play/
==== Can I play on mobile? ====
Yes! You can play in portrait or landscape mode. If you are on a tablet, the game may not automatically detect that you're on a mobile device. If so, open the chat, type /settings and then enable the "Force Mobile" setting.
==== Can I download the game? ====
The game is currently unavailable for download or offline play. The website and server are running and hosted on a computer. The game requires an internet connection as it is based on data gathered from the website and is constantly being updated in real time.
==== Which region should I visit first? ====
If you're new, check out HUB Island, which was designed as a tutorial area to introduce you to the controls and features of Pokéngine! A walkthrough of the tutorial can be found here.
==== My screen is all messy, there are windows everywhere! ====
The game works with many widgets! The default setup might look messy on some computers. Drag the widgets to your preference by clicking and holding with the right mouse button. A single right mouse button click lets you close widgets and brings up other options. 
==== How do I save? ====
The game saves automatically! 
==== If I leave a region, will my progress save? ====
Yes, region progress is saved when you leave. When you return, your Mons and items will still be there as you left them. In most regions, you will either be returned to the place where you left from, or given the option to choose which city to return to. 
==== How do I leave a region? ====
See the Airport page for how to leave each region. 
==== Can I use my Mons across regions? ====
Each region has its own regional PC. However, in many regions you can unlock access to the Global PC, which you can use to move Mons across regions. See the PC page for more info. 
==== How do I change settings? ====
Press the ESC key or tap the gears icon (on mobile) to open settings. 
==== How do I restart a region? ====
You can "buy" a region reset in the shop for free. First, close the MMO window (you must be offline for this to work). Visit the shop page (https://pokengine.org/shop), and then choose the region you want to reset progress in. If you click to reset without having chosen a region, if will reset all regions, so be careful! 
==== How do I change my username? ====
You can buy a nickname ticket in the shop (https://pokengine.org/shop) using PPP (Pokéngine Platinum Points), which allows you to change your nickname.
== Common Errors ==
==== I have a black screen! ====
If your whole screen is black when you log into the MMO, you are in fullscreen mode. Press F6 (or Fn + F6 if you have an Fn button) to close fullscreen mode.
If the screen is still black, or if you can see the widgets as normal but the game screen is black, see below.
==== The game isn't working! ====
Pokéngine works best on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. If you have any bugs, the first thing you should do is clear your cache! http://pokengine.org/forums?thread=67
Another common issue is interference with plugins or extensions on your browser. Try disabling them and reloading the page.
If you still can't get the game to work, report your problem in the Discord #glitches-bugs channel.
==== This move effect isn't working! ====
Not all move effects have been coded. Moves with (N) are not implemented yet. You can check which moves work by searching a move at https://pokengine.org/moves.
==== In Retro Kanto, I'm stuck on naming my rival. ====
You need to type a name in the chat. Open the chat window and type "/rivalname [name]".
== Gameplay ==
==== How do I see which Mons are in which route? ====
On the Pokengine website, click on Regions on the top navigation bar. Choose the region you're in, then on the regional map, click the route or area you are interested in checking. You will see all of the Mons obtainable on that route. Mons you have not yet caught will appear as a silhouette, and Mons that you have not encountered at all will appear as a question mark.
==== How can I obtain [insert Mon here]? ====
For availability of mons in the Nintendo dex, see: Nintendo Dex
The site currently does not have the ability to search for Mons by location. Try searching this Wiki or asking in the Discord if you are looking for a specific Mon. Keep in mind that not all Mons on the website are currently available. Some Dexes and Mons are purely a showcase and are not planned to be obtainable in the MMO at any point. Others may become available in future areas or regions. The availability of certain Mons and regions in the MMO is up to their creator.
==== How do I check what a move does? ====
Move descriptions don't exist in-game yet, so you will have to look up the move on the website. Just type the move name into the search bar!
==== How do I get through Crystal Cave in Rica? ====
Crystal Cave is a one-entrance dungeon with no exit! If you want to reach the dungeon boss, head left, but you may encounter a dead end. If you are trying to leave, head right and use the entrance, or use an Escape Rope.
==== I'm lost! How do I figure out where to go? ====
This wiki is still a work in progress, but some regions have walkthroughs! Search the region on here to find the walkthrough. You can also ask for advice in the in-game chat or on Discord in the #gameplay-help channel.
For a list of regions with walkthroughs on this Wiki: List of Region Walkthroughs
==== How do I increase my Mon's happiness/friendship? ====
Happiness/Friendship increases slowly over time as you interact with a Mon and level it up. You can raise a Mon's happiness more quickly by having it follow you in the overworld (drag it from your party into the game window) and interacting with it by pressing A. Increasing its level also raises happiness.
==== How do I check my Mon's happiness/friendship? ====
First, make sure to have that Mon in your current Party. Go to the main Pokengine website, look for a button with your username written on it (at the upper left side of the screen, below the search bar), and click on it to access your profile page. At the Party section of your profile, click on the icon of your Mon to open up that Mon's summary. Look for the Happiness bar and hover over the bar to see the exact value of the Mon's happiness/friendship. Hovering to see the exact value is only available in Desktop but you can still see the bar to gauge its happiness.
== Features ==
==== What regions can I play? ====
The Regions page contains a list of available regions.
==== Can I play the MMO offline? ====
No, the MMO cannot be played offline. 
==== What features are still missing? ====
See: Planned Features
==== Which region is the most complete? ====
On the Regions page on the Pokengine website, you can sort by "Complete" to see all of the regions that are entirely or substantially complete (as in, the main game challenge is fully playable). 
==== Why are some of the region names blue? ====
Those are collaborative regions that were developed as part of a community-wide effort in the past. They may feature Mons from a variety of Dexes and involve gameplay that is different from your typical monster-catching adventure! 
==== When is Atlas or Aristos (or any other project) becoming available? ====
All in-progress regions on the site are passion projects with no set release date. They may come out at some point in the future. Please be considerate of the devs and avoid begging for updates or specific release dates, as it will not make the regions come out any faster.
== Website ==
==== What else is there to do on the website? ====
You can check our large database of Dexes (Mons, Trainers, Items, Moves and Abilities) and favorite♡ or rate☆ mon designs. You can also use the forums, create maps in the tilefuser http://pokengine.org/tilefuser and play minigames http://pokengine.org/games to get PPP.
==== What is PPP? ====
PPP (Pokéngine Platinum Points) is the site’s player point system, used in the site shop. You get PPP by being active on the site (logging in daily), selling Mons on the Auction, and by winning the website’s mini games.
==== I lost my site password, what do I do? ====
On the Pokéngine discord server, once you have authenticated your account to gain access to the MMO beta, simply run the /password bot command to update your password.
==== Who is Jext? ====
Jext is Pokéngine’s developer! He’s a great guy (although a bit of a troll) and he would rather not deal with menial stuff... so only bother him when strictly necessary! Resort to @Moderators instead for most things. 
==== How do I make my own region/dex on Pokengine? ====
Anyone can apply for their own dex or region on Pokengine, though there are certain minimum requirements. You can read through the requirements and application process and submit a request for a Dex, Region, or both on the Request page: https://pokengine.org/request
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