Version History

## Version Beta 1.0.6

* Fixed an issue where held items would sometimes disappear
* Updated some of the cliff/water tiles

## Version Beta 1.0.5 (April Fools Update)

A new update for **Pokémon Splice** is now available! **Version 1.0.5** introduces the following changes:

* The new sidequest "Reviving a Legend", where you can obtain **Zygarde**!
* A special bonus when playing on the day before April 2nd
* Some small bugfixes

## Version Beta 1.0.4

* Merged some Biogress/Quantech grunt events
* Fixed Crash with Azumarill's Signature Move
* Fixed Incorrect Multipliers showing up in NG+
* Made obscenely high level Pokemon disobey you
* Disabled Speed-Up everywhere except Debug Mode
* Reduced the Evolution Levels of the Klink line by 10
* Prevent player from catching any Pokemon until getting Arenay in NG+
* Fixed softlocking in Cypress' Lab if you have 6 Pokemon in your party
* Fixed being able to battle Moderator as many times as you want
* Fixed NPC in Driftwood Apartments changing sprite after interaction
* Fixed a small bug with Location Signposts and Map Connections
* Fixed a tiling error in a Haunted Hollow cave entrance, resolving a softlock
* Fixed softlocking in Haunted Cavern cutscene
* Fixed surfing on land in Maple Trail

## Version Beta 1.0.3

* Fixed Softlocking after losing to Boss Pokemon
* Fixed Biogress Grunt's range being too short
* Fixed Cascade Creek trainer changing Trainer Type on defeat
* Fixed a minor tiling error on Costa Path
* Fixed Town Map appearing on Mom's table in Chapter 3 when you already have it

## Version Beta 1.0.2

* Fixed an issue where the player would spawn inside an NPC when flying to Lappy Lake.
* Fixed a crash when interacting with trainer in Blighted Bog.

## Version Beta 1.0.1

* Fixed a crash when interacting with Arenay sometimes.
* Fixed a crash when interacting with a merchant in Lumigen City.
* Resolved an issue where Arenay could be obtained twice.
* Resolved an issue with the following Arenay interacting weirdly with the flower autotile.

## Version Beta 1.0.0

This is a huge update that brings the following changes:

* The game has been ported to MKXP to **massively** increase framerate/performance
* Rebalanced all trainer and wild Pokémon levels with the **removal of level scaling**
* Added **30+** new Stacona Regional Form Pokémon
* Arenay will now follow the player around outside of its Poké Ball (like Pikachu from Pokémon Yellow)
* Added **New Game+** mode, to allow you to replay the game with additional difficulty modifiers. Try to reach NG+5!
* Mid-Battle Dialogue has been added to some climactic story battles!
* Added a couple new side quests and maps
* Fixed many, many, many bugs!
	+ If you ever find more, please reach out on Discord!
* And added a few more secrets to find!

## Version 0.5.5 (Halloween Update)

The Halloween update for Pokémon Splice is here! **Version 0.5.5** brings the following changes:

* Added a new map called "Haunted Hollow", with a spooky new sidequest to complete!
	+ This location features spooky new Staconan forms of Pokemon!
* Updated the Pokedex UI
* Updated move selection UI for double and triple battles
* Added the Ability Patch item
	+ The ability capsule has been changed to only work for standard abilities, and the ability patch is used for hidden abilities
* Added Hidden Abilities to all Staconan forms of Pokémon
* Fixed an issue with the FRLG Bag UI for female trainers
* Added a new signature move for Shuckavern: Boulder Crush
* And many other smaller changes and bugfixes!

## Version 0.5.4

Another update for Pokémon Splice is now available! **Version 0.5.4** brings the following changes/fixes:

* Fixed the crash when purchasing coins in the game corner
* Fixed a crash that would occur when encountering wild Pancham
	+ This crash occurred due to the LevelDarkInParty evolution method using "HasType" instead of "HasType?"
* Added FRLG Bag UI (Courtesy of GolisopodUser)
* Added new character gender select UI in the game's intro (Once again, shoutouts to GolisopodUser)
* Fixed an issue where Quantech and Bio balls could not be used to capture Pokemon
* Fixed an issue where traded/gifted Pokemon would disobey
* Fixed an issue where planted berries were not tracked in the "Berry Lord" sidequest
	+ Please reach out to me directly if this has impacted your ability to complete the "Berry Lord" sidequest, despite you planting 100 berries. A secret shortcut has been added, and I'll help you out!
* Fixed an issue where berry pickup SFX did not play
* Replaced the fertilizer salesman in Flueral Town with a kind, generous gentleman
* Changed some northern Pecha Berry plants to Cheri Berries
* Changed some southern Cheri Berry plants to Pecha Berries
* Added a Babee granting NPC near the entrance to Plunge Pass
* Moved the additional Machete/Pickaxe NPC to the Driftwood Pokémon Center
* Fixed the EV training dojo EV multiplier (x20)
* Slightly reduced the level scaling formula of wild/trainer Pokémon

Also, keep an eye out for the spooky new area that has appeared to the south of Maple Trail. This area may be opening up around Halloween... prepare for a scare!

## Version 0.5.3

Pokémon Splice has been updated again! Version **v0.5.3** brings the following changes:

* Added player outfits for the Quantech and Biogress teams
	+ Change outfits at the dresser in the player's room.
	+ These are granted when joining a research team. Older save files can still access these outfits by interacting with the dresser in the player's room!
	+ Outfits have also been added for the Rival!
* Fixed an issue where the Steel Cellulose in Quantech HQ was inaccessible after Chapter 1
* Summary Screen updates
	+ Hidden abilities appear purple in the summary screen
	+ Pokémon stats are colored based on ability boons/banes
* Updated fonts to closer match FRLG
* Fixed an issue where the signpost message text would persist above UI elements
* Slightly reduced frequency of wild encounter
* 60 fps is now enabled by default
* Various other small bugfixes/tweaks!

## Version 0.5.2

Another new update is now available for Pokemon Splice! Version 0.5.2 adds the following fixes:

* Various Essentials 18.1 bugfixes
	+ Splice is now set up for github as well!
* Fixed an issue where Rare Candies caused the game to crash
* Fixed an issue with trainer pokéball counts appearing misaligned in the UI
* Fixed an issue where Quantech and Biogress balls were using the incorrect sprites in battle
* Changed the Driftwood Rival fight status application to properly take all Pokémon type and status into account, and not apply if the status type should not be applicable
* Reduced team count for various trainers throughout the region (4 -> 3)
* Added a nurse to the Driftwood Lab basement (Chapter 2 only)
* Fixed an issue where the Cave battle background was not properly appearing
* Changed wild Centiskorch encounters to Sizzlipede on routes

As always, please reach out if you encounter any issues!

By the way, I just wanted to say thank you so much to all who voted for Splice in the community spotlight! It's an honor to be among the selected spotlight titles for Jam #6! More Splice story content is on the way soon, now that most of the bugfixing is done (I HOPE!).

## Version 0.5.1

Another new update is available! Version 0.5.1 contains the following changes:

* Fixed a crash on the Pokédex screen (my bad!)
* Added Folian Grove to the world map (Level 3-30)
	+ Added an additional trainer to Folian Grove
* Added Yamper, Centiskorch, Dewpider, Wimpod, Toxel, Rookidee, and Pancham to wild encounters throughout the region
	+ The Stacona Pokédex now has 388 Pokémon! And even more forms and Pokémon will be added the region/story expands!
* Fixed Gossifleur's "Cotton Down" ability
* All Arenay forms now have the same base HP stat (90). This prevents fainted Arenay's from being revived when changing cellulose to a form with a higher HP stat!

As always, please reach out to me if you encounter any issues! I really appreciate everyone's feedback!

## Version 0.5

A new version of Pokemon Splice is now available!

* Updated the game to Pokemon Essentials v18.
	+ Unfortunately, this means old save files are not compatible.
* Added Gen 6-8 Pokemon.
	+ There will be a slow trickle of new Pokemon to new routes as more content and maps are added!
	+ Gen 8 moves/abilities have also been added.
* Added a new map to the north of Moncto Town, Folian Grove!

Also, even though Galarian Slowking was just announced today, it has already been added to Pokemon Splice! Its signature move "Eerie Spell" and signature ability "Curious Medicine" have also been added!

## Version 0.4.2

Pokémon Splice has been updated to Version 0.4.2! This new update resolves a crash, fixes some missing Pokedex entries, and adds a new way to train!

* Fixed the F12 crash
* Added the EV training dojo to Lappy Lake
* Added the EV Resetter item. Use it on a Pokemon to reset all of their EVs!
* Added a Fly location to Lappy Lake, which will take players straight to the EV dojo
* Added the following Pokemon to the Stacona Regional Dex: Diglett, Dugtrio, Goldeen, Seaking, Kanga, Kangaskhan, Drilbur, Excadrill, Staryu, Starmie, Croagunk, Toxicroak, Ekans, Arbok, Gulpin, Swalot, Stunky, Skuntank, Grimer, Muk, Seviper, Zangoose
* Adjusted wild encounters on a few routes to ensure all of the above Pokémon can be encountered
* Updated the replace party pokemon script with Derfischae's update: https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=429025
* Globally adjusted EXP gain (Slight reduction, 0.75 -> 0.6)
* Changed the Bug Cellulose ball in Beta lab to a Blue Pokeball
* Removed grunts from Theo's lab after chapter 2 is completed
* Fixed an issue where a broken type appeared in the Pokedex
* Cellulose count is now displayed in the saving screen
* Moved all mail in the department store all to the 2nd floor
* Gale Flute can now be used from the top of the department store
* Updated a few trainer battles to use Staconan forms
* Slightly adjusted Polleknight's stats (Less Defense,Less SPatk,Less SPDef, More HP, More Attack)
* Removed the ability to rebattle the Chansey man on Maple Trail, lucky egg is granted after 1 win
* Fixed various typos

## Version 0.4.1

Another new update is now available for Pokémon Splice! Download version 0.4.1 for the following changes:

* Added the ability to rename Pokémon from the party screen
* Removed the ability to view Pokedex entry info for Eggs
* Made cellulose unsellable (Unsellabulose?!)
* Added a new screen border for Pokémon Splice, enable it in the options menu to see it!
* Players can now deposit/withdraw Pokemon from the the PC at their house in Moncto Town
* Added the Ability Capsule, with updated functionality to allow choosing hidden abilities
* Added a few more berry patches
* Added interiors to all Driftwood City apartment buildings
* Added move tutors to the Driftwood City apartments
* Added Bite as a TM
* Prevented some attacks from randomly occurring with Metronome (such as Arenay's cell attacks)
* Removed portraits from the Ferrous Cave ore collecting conversation
* Added many new signature attacks to Staconan Forms of Pokémon
	+ Rage Claw - A new dark attack for Krokorok and Krookodile that always increases attack
	+ Missile Dive - A new steel attack for Skartillery that has a chance to sharply raise speed
	+ Chlora Burst - A new grass attack for Solosis, Duosion, and Reuniclus that has a chance to increase special attack
	+ King's Claw - A new water attack for Kingler that has a chance to increase defense
	+ Bolt Bashes - A new electric attack for Zebstrika that hits 2-5 times
	+ Freezer Burn - A new ice attack for Mareep, Flaaffy, and Ampharos that has a chance to burn the target
	+ Psyche Burst - A new psychic attack for Amoonguss that has a chance to put the enemy to sleep
	+ Haymaker - A new fighting attack for Elekid, Electabuzz, and Electivire that deals massive damage but also inflicts recoil damage on the user
	+ Tidal Charge - A new water attack for Gyarados that deals massive damage but also inflicts recoil damage on the user
	+ Toxic Rush - A new poison attack for Vibrava and Flygon that always poisons the target
	+ Moon Rampage - A new fairy attack for Altaria that deals massive damage for 2-3 turns, and then confuses the user (Outrage but special damage)
* Fixed a few typos (there are still plenty to more to fix though!)

## Version 0.4

A new update is now available for download! Version 0.4 adds a lot of new changes, and a new area to explore!

* Added Blighted Bog, to the north of Fleural Town. Avoid stepping in the poisonous swamp!
* Fixed a mapping error in Plunge Pass, allowing the home to be accessed
* Adjusted the level scaling formula slightly, adding slightly more variance to levels and lowering them on average
* Added Terror Tremor, a new signature move for Pinterra
* Added Gale Force, a new signature move for Aeveon
* Added Iron Force, a new signature move for Chromeon
* Added Insect Lance, a new signature move for Polleknight
* Added Wind Rush, a new Flying type attack for Polleknight and Aeveon
* Added an Earthquake attack animation (now the default for all ground attacks with missing animations)
* Added level scaling to Alpha, Beta, and Delta labs (Lv 30-45)
* Added the Staconan Trapinch line
* Moved the Poison Cellulose from Delta Lab to Blighted Bog (Delta Lab now houses a Big Nugget)
* Added the replace Pokemon in party script by Jonas930: https://reliccastle.com/resources/176/
* Added Gen 8 item display info script by Boonzeet: https://reliccastle.com/resources/371/
* Updated TM compatibility for all new forms and all new Pokémon! If you encounter a TM compatibility issue though, please contact me!

## Version 0.3

A new update is now available for download! Version 0.3 includes the following changes:

* Increased shiny odds
* Enabled the Speed Up toggle, activated with the Alt key
* Fixed an issue where teleport could not be used indoors
* Added teleport locations to all Pokemon Centers
* Fixed an issue with scaled evolutions not learning new moves
* Made EV/IV info enabled by default in the Summary Screen
* Added the National Dex. Beat Cypress in battle to unlock!
* Dusk Balls now increase capture odds in caves

## Version 0.2.4

Updated v0.2.4 is now available for download!

* Fixed Escape Rope usability within caves
* Fixed an issue where Escape Rope and Honey were consumed twice on usage (In the PItem\_ItemEffects script, return 2 instead of 4 to resolve the issue)
* Added Everstones to the Lumigen City hold item merchant and Lumigen Hills
* Adjusted various items in favor of the player (cheaper potions and poke balls)
* Added a Poke Ball merchant to Plunge Pass
* Added a Biogress/Quantech Stone merchant to Driftwood City

## Version 0.2.2

Uploaded Version 0.2.2! More bug fixes, and a bit of a dramatic pace change has been implemented!

* **Reduced EXP gains to 75% for all battles**
* Slightly lowered average levels of Wild and Trainer encounters in the level scaling formula
* Fixed Vial recharging when blacking out and returning to a Poké Center
* Removed Dragon Tail from the boss in Ferrous Cave
* Updated TM compatibility
* Added a new Nintendo Switch to our player's room
* Fixed a few more typos!

## Version 0.2

Updated to Demo v0.2! This update adds a lot of great fixes!

* The game no longer crashes when attempting to use the Gale Flute indoors
* Added the ability to change controls from the pause menu
* Fixed pictures appearing in the wrong locations when changing screen size
* Fixed an issue with vial charges after receiving an increase to max charge count
* Added the Soothe Bell and Oval Stone held items
* Fixed mechanical Pichu not being able to evolve
* Fixed the Great Rod Guy. He's now the "Good Rod Guy" and will actually give you an item
* Added Pokedex entries for new Pokemon that did not have them
* Made the boss battle Pokemon harder to catch
* Disabled the Alt speed up toggle for non-debug executables

## Version 0.1.5

Thanks for all the bug reports guys! The newest version 0.1.5 contains:

* Bug fixes for the bridges in Iron Pass
* Vial received earlier in the story
* One more tiny easter egg in Driftwood