Issue #1 - 4/6/25

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What is this?

This is a development log and journal where I document my thoughts, progress, and random musings about Pokémon Solstice. It’s a space for me to reflect on the game’s creation and share updates as I go.

Development Notes

Progress on Pokémon Solstice is moving along slowly, and there are several reasons for that:

1. Learning Game Design: I’m still relatively new to game design, so I’m learning as I go. As a result, my workflow is a work in progress, and I often find myself jumping between tasks and projects.

2. Mastering the Tools: I’m learning both PSDK and Essentials on the fly, which means I frequently pause to watch tutorials and learn new techniques.

3. Solo Development: I’m developing the game by myself, handling everything from design to coding to graphics. As a one-person team, it can sometimes feel overwhelming.

4. Real Life: I’m also in the process of transitioning to a new job while balancing a 40-hour work week, so development on Pokémon Solstice is understandably slow.

Things Accomplished

• Fakemon Additions: I’ve started adding new fakemon to the game.
  • Added Water-type starter and Grass-type starter with full evolution lines.
  • Custom graphics for the Grass starter evolution line by Feyrah.
  • Custom graphics for the Water starter evolution line by Magiscarf.

To-Do List

• Complete database editing (fakemon, Pokémon, items, abilities, etc.)
• Storyboarding and writing
• More tasks to be discovered as development progresses