pokeemerald/README.md

# pokeemerald
(Hack has no name yet)

This is my first hack, so please be kind :3
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  <summary>My goal is to create my "dream hack"</summary>

  Starting 2021, I started playing a lot of romhacks
  Mid-2022, I discovered Pokemon Unbound, which I have found to be the best romhack I ever played.
  I tried at the time creating a hack, but it was really bad, and more of a test game than a real hack.
  I now have a way better (still bad, but at least I know where to look when changing something lol) understanding of how the C language, GBA, the decomps... work.
  The creation of this hack is heavily inspired by Skeli's Pokemon Unbound. Even though I doubt I will ever come close to reach such a level of romhacking, my main goal is learning romhacking and relateds. If people end up enjoying this, that will be more than I ever wished :')
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If you have suggestions, found bugs, or just want to talk, feel free to DM me on discord: @ninjdai or to open an issue/PR

## Features
**Already in the hack**
- RHH's pokeemerald expansion
    * Roster goes up to Gen 8, including items
    * Battle mechanics such as megas, S/P split, fairy type...
    * New Exp Share
    * For more info, check out [their github](https://github.com/rh-hideout/pokeemerald-expansion)
- SIDEWAYS STAIRS :OOOOOO [by ghoulslash](https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?p=10175618) (Best feature of the hack frfr)
- QOL
    * Bigger bag (Up to 999 of each item)
    * X/Y-style wrapping summary screen ([Zeturic](https://www.pokecommunity.com/showpost.php?p=10060875&postcount=27))
    * Options default to fast text speed and set battle type
    * Day/Night system [by quocmanh94](https://github.com/quocmanh94/pokeemerald/commit/a0fd237009a1bd1f999e3ab25ca07508985b4435)
    * Faster text speed ([ellabrella](https://www.pokecommunity.com/showpost.php?p=10400198))
    * EV/IV Menu (will be accessible in the late game) (credits go to [LOuroboros](https://github.com/DizzyEggg/pokeemerald/commit/e11dac36d69b09557a63a217caa33c7e11728831) and [Acimut](https://github.com/Acimut/Custom-EV-IV-Display-Screen))

**WIP**
- Brand new region of ???????

**For the future (TODO list)**
- Adapt encounters to D/N system
- Every pokemon obtainable, including mythicals/legendaries
- 4G-esque OW graphics
- Better inventory system
   * TM Case, Berry pouch
   * Later gen-like UI
   * Sorting
- Battle UI improvements
   * Show mon type during battle
   * Nicer type text
   * Move effectiveness


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I do not plan on adding new mons or forms, as I believe there is so much unexploited "vanilla" content that I won't ever need to add that kind of content to a game :)

If you believe there are credits wrong/missing somewhere, contact me ASAP (Discord / Github)