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This project has a release available. The full version is still a work in progress.
Project Status
Work in Progress
Project Version
0.4.3
ETA Next Version
May 1, 2026
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Welcome to Verdan Academy, a prestigious institution nestled deep within the Aldana region, where tradition, ambition, and mystery collide.

You’re one of the few students selected to join this year’s class, each member assigned to a dorm that shapes their path. Fate places you in Fennel Wing, the underdog dorm known more for misfits than prodigies. But as you'll soon discover, this year will be anything but ordinary.

Meet unforgettable classmates, build friendships, rivalries, and uncover strange rumors surrounding ancient ruins hidden throughout the campus grounds. With exploration programs reinstated after a mysterious suspension, something long buried begins to stir once more.

What secrets lie beneath the surface of Aldana? And why does it feel like you're being watched?

Your journey at Verdan Academy is about to begin.
...but not every lesson comes from a textbook.

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(Some features are still a WIP)

School Life Simulation
You live the life of a student at Verdan Academy, forming relationships, attending events, and exploring the world beyond campus.
Interactions with other students (like Lara, Rei, Nina) affect story direction through an affinity system.


Narrative-Driven Progression
A branching storyline filled with secrets, ancient ruins, tension between factions, and moral choices.
Dialogue and event outcomes can change based on earlier choices, making the story reactive and immersive.


Enhanced Battle System
Battles are visually impressive thanks to Elite Battle: DX, with animated intros, battle UI upgrades.


Exploration & Side Quests
Explore areas like the Whispering Ruins, Glintgrove Way, and Mantia Island, each with its own story hooks and encounter tables.
Side quests flesh out characters and the world, including ruin investigations and hidden truths about Pokémon and the factions.


Relationship & Reputation System
Helping or ignoring characters affects your affinity with them, influencing both story and dialogue in subtle and meaningful ways.


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Changelog:
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0.4.3
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0.4.2
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0.4.1
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0.4.0
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0.3.13
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0.3.12
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0.3.11
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0.3.10
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v0.3.9
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v0.3.8
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v0.3.7
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v0.3.6
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v0.3.5
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v0.3.4
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v0.3.2
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v0.3.1
Chapter 2
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v0.2.6272501-4
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v0.2.6272501-3
→ Mostly text and dialogue improvements.
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v0.2.6272501-1
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v0.2.6272501
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v0.2.562025:
->Completed Female Sprite Sheets.
->Added new Combat Backgrounds.
->Completed Missing Affinity Events with the Characters: Mia, Tomo, Nina, Sana.
->Completed Pokémon Affinity Event: Mimi.
->Added more event map details.
->Fixed Female character error bug on transfer to Dorm event.
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v0.2.522025:
->Updated New Game Sequence.
->Completed Affinity Event for Mimi on Early Game
->Patched Minor Bug and Collision Issues
->Updated Random Events
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"Pokémon Essentials" V20.1 created by:
Flameguru
Poccil (Peter O.)
Maruno
With contributions from:
AvatarMonkeyKirby, Marin, Boushy, MiDas Mike, Brother1440, Near Fantastica FL., PinkMan, Genzai Kawakami, Popper, Golisopod User, Rataime, help-14, Savordez, IceGod64, SoundSpawn, Jacob O. Wobbrock, the__end, KitsuneKouta, Venom12, Lisa Anthony, Wachunga, Luka S.J.

"mkxp-z" by:
Roza
Based on "mkxp" by Ancurio et al.

"RPG Maker XP" by:
Enterbrain

Plugin Features & Scripts
Achievements System

Polectron, Caeles, Manurocker95

Encounter List
ThatWelshOne_

Event Indicators
wrigty12, Luka S.J.

Advanced Items – Field Moves
Bergium, TechSkylander1518, Moyo, Marin


Animated Sprites
Manurocker95, KleinStudio, Luka S.J.

Hacking Minigame & Event Indicators

by: wrigty12

Better Healing Machine
mej71, Rua

BW Party Screen
DeepBlue PacificWaves, Shashu-Greninja, Golisopod User

Hoenn Tileset Rip by:
Heartlessdragoon

BW Summary Screen
DeepBlue PacificWaves, Tommaniacal, Lucidious89, Weibrot, Kobi2604, Dirkriptide, Ploaj, Mr. Gela, Shashu-Greninja, Golisopod User


Easy Mouse System
Luka S.J.


Elite Battle: DX
Luka S.J., Maruno, Marin, Pokecheck.org, PinkCatDragon, Tebited15, BadSamaritan, WolfPP, redblueyellow, Damien, Issei Hyoudou, Nasasu, luckygirl88, NikDie, Manurocker95


Fancy Badges
Luka S.J.


Following Pokémon EX
Golisopod User, Help-14, zingzags, Rayd12smitty, Venom12, mej71, PurpleZaffre, Akizakura16, Thundaga, Armin (Fairies Resource Pack), Maruno


Generation 8 Pack Scripts
Golisopod User, Luka S.J.


Generation 9 Pack
Caruban


Item Crafting UI
ThatWelshOne_

KANTO, JOHTO, HOENN maps by


KFootprints EX
Manurocker95, KleinStudio


Level-Based Mixed EV System & Allocator
DemICE, grogro


IV and EV Display
LinKazamine


Location Signposts with Background Image
PurpleZaffre, LostSoulsDev (carmaniac), Golisopod User, ENLS, spaceemotion, TechSkylander1518

MEGA MEGANIUM,FERAALIGATR, EMBOAR back sprites
BluebirdDxD
Mega Meganium,Dragonite Emboar Front Sprites
RetroNC

Luka’s Scripting Utilities

Luka S.J.


Map Exporter & Scripting Utilities 2.0
Marin


Modular Primal Forms
Manurocker95


Modular Title Screen
Luka S.J.


Modern Quest System + UI
ThatWelshOne_, mej71, derFischae, Marin


No Bump Sound
Manurocker95


Overworld Shadows EX
Golisopod User, WolfPP, Marin


Showdown Utils
AceOfSpadesProduc100, Cilerba, Marin, Nuri Yuri, Manurocker95


Sun Rays
Polectron, Manurocker95

FL
Time of Day Introduction
FL


Voltseon’s Pause Menu
Voltseon, Golisopod User, ENLS


Sprites
Moving Trucks

TSUKA
FarytaleGirl
UlithiumDragon

Gen 4–9 Trainer Sprites
Mr. Gela, kyledove


Character Customization Resources
Coffee Cup

Rocket Original Character Sprites
OgJazz

Email Window (from Megaman Battle Network 6)
Ripped by: Metroid345 via Spriter’s Resources

Gen 1–9 Animated Battler Sprites

Gen 1–5: Luka S.J.

Gen 6–9: Contributors to the Smogon Sprite Projects (XY, Sun/Moon, Sword/Shield, Scarlet/Violet)

“Sprites Animados” Plugin Contributors:

Tenshi of War, DPertierra, Skyflyer, Hellfire_raptor, Antiant, AshnixsLaw, AyanoCloud, Azrita, BR0DE0, Caruban, Creobnil, DanEx, Diegotoon20, dimbly, ekurepu, Ebaru, EricLostie, Falcon7, Federico97_ez, Fleimer_, Franark122k, Hellfire0raptor, HM100, HyperactiveFlummi, iametrine, Involuntary-Twitch, ItsYugen, jinta, justnyxnow, KingOfThe-X-Roads, kiriaura, Legitimate Username, localghost, lucasomi, MallowOut, mangalos810, MCH4R1Z4RD, N-Kin, NoelleMBrooks, Noobiess, Nolo33, OldSoulja, OmegalingYT, PKMarioG, PomPomKing, Poki Papillon, PumpkinPastel, RetroNC, RadicalCharizard, seleccion, SelenaArmorclaw, SkidMarc25, Snivy101, Sopita_Yorita, SoulWardenInfinity, TheAetherPlayer, TheCynicalPoet, Typhlito, uppababy

Other Contributors: Lucidious89, Regis, Rod, kayzering

Icon Sprites

Gen 1–6: Alaguesia, harveydentmd

Gen 7: Marin, MapleBranchWing, DS Styled Gen 7+ Repository

Gen 8: Larry Turbo, Leparagon

Gen 1–8 Shiny: StarrWolf, Pokémon Shattered Light Team

PLA Icons: LuigiTKO

Gen 9: ezerart, JordanosArt

Compilation: Golisopod User, UberDunsparce, Caruban

Special Event Oshawott,Rolo,Pika,Ekans Eater : OSHAWOTT64

Footprint Sprites


Gen 6: भाग्य ज्योति

Gen 7–8: WolfPP

Gen 9 & PLA: Caruban

Compilation: komeiji514

Pokémon Pixel Computer

By: ME >:D

Audio & BGM

ENLS’s Pre-Looped Music Library – ENLS

Sonic Shuffle – Sonic Room, Blizzard of Coast, Dreamy Well

Sonic Adventure – Limestone Cave by Fumie Kumatani

RPG Aumero Soft – Are you kidding me?, gag

Darren Curtis – Method to Madness, Labyrinth of Lost Dreams

eefferz-RunAway-AllStarRemix-GBA

Tile sets

Extensive contributions from:

Ekat, Vurtax, CinnaYva, Heartlessdragoon, thedeadheroalistar, Alistar, Slimshady, Dasani, Redblueyellow, Zein, Aveontrainer, Shyinn, Silverdeoxys563, Heroalistar, Aldo, Anonaplacca, Idilio, Zeo, War8, Morlockhater, Nemu, Ross Hawkins, Pokémon Dawn, Puggsoy, SteamyJ, The-Red-Ex, CONGUSBONGUS, Fabnt, Dragoon, Pokémon Rejuvenation, Pokecheck.org, OgJazz, Lo8jd, aveontrainer


Special Tileset Packs:

Ekat's Public Tiles – Ekat

Testing & Compilation

Testers:

TheDeltaRayo

Ryouhe

SINKATRON

Sammyyy



Project Compiled By:



Sleepwalker2ndG​









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Special Thanks
To all developers, spriters, coders, and contributors who continue to support the fan development community.


Thank You for Playing!


Thank you so much for playing this game! This project holds a special place for me, as it's the very first one that has made it past the planning stages and into something that you can actually experience. I truly appreciate your time and support as you explore the world I've created.


As this is my first real endeavor into game development, I must apologize for any rough edges or imperfections you may encounter along the way. I'm still learning , and your feedback is invaluable to me as I continue to improve and refine the experience.


I hope you enjoy the journey, and once again, thank you for being a part of it!


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This project was originally created for the InsertName Game Jam of 2025.
Thank you to all the coordinators and players who made the event possible!
 
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Alright, I pushed a small update to address these issues. I tested the problem areas, and everything seems to be working as intended now. Please update to v0.4.2. I’m hoping this fixes everything. I’m going to get some sleep now... fingers crossed this is the patch.

PD: U guys are the best thnks for the supprt. 😴😴😴
 
Uh still messing up with protocol breached in the game I try it on my pc first and still acting up I have no clue how to show the photo though sorry
 
Uh still messing up with protocol breached in the game I try it on my pc first and still acting up I have no clue how to show the photo though sorry
Can you send me a screenshot or the error log, so I can look up what's getting stuck? It is really weird. I wonder if anyone else is having this issue.
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Minor Patch 0.4.3

-Fixed a bug that could cause a softlock before a boss battle in the Sealed Vault (not affecting all players).
-Added a Discord server since I’m struggling to keep up with bug reports here.
 
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Can you send me a screenshot or the error log, so I can look up what's getting stuck? It is really weird. I wonder if anyone else is having this issue.

Minor Patch 0.4.3
-Fixed a bug that could cause a softlock before a boss battle in the Sealed Vault (not affecting all players).
-Added a Discord server since I’m struggling to keep up wi

https://imgur.com/a/DrYLF6K. I hope the picture shows up for you I tried it on my computer first than joyplay still the same in both
 
https://imgur.com/a/DrYLF6K. I hope the picture shows up for you I tried it on my computer first than joyplay still the same in both
This issue has been resolved and fix will be implemented in the next patch, if anyone else has this problem please let me know.

Also I'm looking for feedback on chapter 3, did you guys liked Steamspire Ward? and suggestions on how to improve it?
 
This issue has been resolved and fix will be implemented in the next patch, if anyone else has this problem please let me know.

Also I'm looking for feedback on chapter 3, did you guys liked Steamspire Ward? and suggestions on how to improve it?
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I haven't gotten to that part yet, but I discovered a error when picking up the Poké Ball. It's in whispering forest
 
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I haven't gotten to that part yet, but I discovered a error when picking up the Poké Ball. It's in whispering forest
I aneed a bit more info, what were you trying to activate when u got the crash. Is this in Fossilridge?

Sorry I just saw the bottom part… the item script was broken… fixing it for next patch. Hopefully very soon since the 1 year anniversary is on the 1st.
 
Patch 0.4.1



Hiyaaaaaa guys, back again with a patch, because you know me... I can’t release 💩 without messing something up.

Anyways, here are the changes:

1-Fixed a script loop that could sometimes crash the game when starting a new save.
2-Fixed a bug that could cause crashes or softlocks when traveling via the Magnet Train while Pearl was in the party.
3-Fixed a bug preventing Sneasel from evolving into Sneasler. (Yeah... that one was on me, my bad.)
4-Made a small change to Steamspire Ward to prevent JoiPlay users from getting stuck during a puzzle. (Big thanks to Naq15 for reporting the bug!)
5-The Safari Zone has finally been added (WHOOOHOOOO!!!!). I’ll expand it later with new biomes, right now there are 6 biomes with different encounter pools. Good luck finding the good stuff.
6-Almost forgot about this one, Mega Sol has been added to Mega Meganium.



To do:

Review the Rocket Hideout design... yeah, it definitely needs some cleaning.

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Looking for some feedback, let me know what you’ve liked so far if you can, I’d really appreciate it. Next chapter takes us back to the school... get ready for new rivalries and events. I’ve got something cool planned, I just hope it lives up to my vision... we’ll see.

See ya soon:

A Tired Tanuki

PD: The load screen will show 0.4.0... please ignore I forgot to update that... will fix next time... 😅
Thank you and please take some time to rest 👍😊


Ignore this because it ask for 1000 characters. Aaaaaaaaaaaaa
 
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