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===Gameplay changes=== | ===Gameplay changes=== | ||
Based on confirmed information so far, the game looks to be more ambitious than the previous anniversary run | Based on confirmed information so far, the game looks to be more ambitious than the previous anniversary run. The channel's streamer has stated that over $1,000 has gone towards the development of the game<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/twitchplayspokemon/comments/3wkdmv/streamer_on_the_budget_for_the_anniversary_hack/ Streamer on the budget for the anniversary hack - Reddit]</ref>, and the development team is known to be larger, including acclaimed creator of the hack {{DL|ROM hacks|History|Pokémon Brown}}, Koolboyman.<ref>[http://tppdevs.com Twitch Plays Pokémon Developers - Official Site]</ref> The game features a sophisticated external AI engine created by user Beesafree.<ref name="TwitchPlays Genre Announcement">[http://blog.twitch.tv/2016/01/twitchplays-game/ Announcing the "Twitch Plays" Game Category - The Official Twitch Blog]</ref> | ||
A list of known changes to the ROM are: | A list of known changes to the ROM are: | ||
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* New protagonists replace {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Kris}}. | * New protagonists replace {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Kris}}. | ||
* The title screen is redrawn, now displaying "Twitch Plays Pokémon Crystal Anniversary" in place of "Pokémon Crystal Version" at the top, with a new background and silhouettes of the two new protagonists replacing the silhouette of {{p|Suicune}}. The bottom of the title screen adds "2016 TPP<!-- no copyright symbol-->" to the right of "©2001 [[<sc>Game Freak</sc> inc.|Game Freak]]". | |||
* The game begins in [[Kanto]] rather than [[Johto]] and appears to follow Kanto's plotline; for example: | * The game begins in [[Kanto]] rather than [[Johto]] and appears to follow Kanto's plotline; for example: | ||
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The run restores the anarchy/democracy "tug-of-war" system from the first original Red run where voting is allowed at any time; the bar now also displays the current percentage of democracy votes. However, like in later runs, vote inputs are displayed under each side of the bar rather than as part of the main input feed. As in the original, to switch to democracy an 80% supermajority is required, and to switch to anarchy a 51% majority is required (a 49% minority voting for democracy). ProjectRevoTPP, one of the developers, has stated that at least one area will require democracy mode to complete.<!-- Replace with actual area name and description once discovered --> | The run restores the anarchy/democracy "tug-of-war" system from the first original Red run where voting is allowed at any time; the bar now also displays the current percentage of democracy votes. However, like in later runs, vote inputs are displayed under each side of the bar rather than as part of the main input feed. As in the original, to switch to democracy an 80% supermajority is required, and to switch to anarchy a 51% majority is required (a 49% minority voting for democracy). ProjectRevoTPP, one of the developers, has stated that at least one area will require democracy mode to complete.<!-- Replace with actual area name and description once discovered --> | ||
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* Pinball (input | As the start of a new season, the stream interface has been thoroughly overhauled: | ||
* Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team | * As with the first anniversary run, the current [[party]] is displayed to the left.<!-- add specific stats once shown --> | ||
* Below the party display is the chat log, which now scrolls vertically, replacing the previous horizontally scrolling chat bar. Donation messages also appear here. | |||
* At the bottom left is a side game of [[Pokémon Pinball]], replacing the [[slots]] from previous PBR intermissions. As with the slots, tokens are used to start a game and bet on its outcome; every 50 million points (on the red table) or 35 million points (on the blue table) scored pays out the amount bet. The game's inputs are performed automatically once started and are not chat controlled. | |||
* Main game and stream statistics are displayed to the right of the Pinball screen, including the player's [[money]], [[Badge]] count, and [[Pokédex completion]] along with the current UTC time, the stream's view count, and the current run's timestamp and input count. | |||
* At the bottom middle is a horizontally scrolling feed of various information, including subreddit pictures, donation records, an explanation of the Pinball sidegame, the five most recent stream followers, a screenshot and stats from the marioparty247<!-- add link and/or explanation --> side stream, a subscription ad, and the stream's current view and follower count. | |||
* At the bottom right is a sidegame of [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team]], played in "Congress mode" with a single democracy-mode input every 240 seconds. The stream's description states that "it is possible to allocate tokens to bribe voters of a certain button" (perhaps as a further satire of "Congress mode"), though what this exactly entails is currently unknown. | |||
Prior to the main run starting, the streamer | Prior to the main run starting, the streamer put on Mario Golf (Game Boy Color version) followed by a continuation of the previous intermission's {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} save file to test the emulator and input system. | ||
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Revision as of 05:12, 13 February 2016
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This article is about a current event. The article's contents may change as the event progresses and more information becomes available. Please be cautious when adding information to this article, as rumors and speculation often get confused with fact; avoid any information on this subject which is not confirmed by reliable sources. |
Twitch Plays Pokémon's third season is to begin on February 14, 2016. It is anticipated to be its first 'routine' season, consisting of four runs (after the second season was extended to five runs).
Each run is the equivalent to a season episode, and can be referred to by number (e.g. S01R03). Timestamps mentioned in this article follow the format of "#d #h #m #s" (day, hour, minute, second).
R01: Pokémon Anniversary Crystal
In the same manner as how Season 2 began on the one-year anniversary of the original run, Season 3 is to begin on the original run's two-year anniversary, with a modified version of Pokémon Crystal where all 251 Generation II Pokémon can and will need to be caught to complete the run.
Gameplay changes
Based on confirmed information so far, the game looks to be more ambitious than the previous anniversary run. The channel's streamer has stated that over $1,000 has gone towards the development of the game[1], and the development team is known to be larger, including acclaimed creator of the hack Pokémon Brown, Koolboyman.[2] The game features a sophisticated external AI engine created by user Beesafree.[3]
A list of known changes to the ROM are:
- New protagonists replace Ethan and Kris.
- The title screen is redrawn, now displaying "Twitch Plays Pokémon Crystal Anniversary" in place of "Pokémon Crystal Version" at the top, with a new background and silhouettes of the two new protagonists replacing the silhouette of Suicune. The bottom of the title screen adds "2016 TPP" to the right of "©2001 [[Game Freak inc.|Game Freak]]".
- The game begins in Kanto rather than Johto and appears to follow Kanto's plotline; for example:
- The player must enter the Viridian City Poké Mart where the clerk will automatically talk to them.
- The player will be required to select one of two Fossils in Mt. Moon in order to traverse the location.
- Viridian Forest is restored as its own separate area, after having been removed in the original Generation II games.
- The Coin Case appears to be able to hold up to 50,000 Coins, and some version of Voltorb Flip will be playable.
The run restores the anarchy/democracy "tug-of-war" system from the first original Red run where voting is allowed at any time; the bar now also displays the current percentage of democracy votes. However, like in later runs, vote inputs are displayed under each side of the bar rather than as part of the main input feed. As in the original, to switch to democracy an 80% supermajority is required, and to switch to anarchy a 51% majority is required (a 49% minority voting for democracy). ProjectRevoTPP, one of the developers, has stated that at least one area will require democracy mode to complete.
Interface/Side games
As the start of a new season, the stream interface has been thoroughly overhauled:
- As with the first anniversary run, the current party is displayed to the left.
- Below the party display is the chat log, which now scrolls vertically, replacing the previous horizontally scrolling chat bar. Donation messages also appear here.
- At the bottom left is a side game of Pokémon Pinball, replacing the slots from previous PBR intermissions. As with the slots, tokens are used to start a game and bet on its outcome; every 50 million points (on the red table) or 35 million points (on the blue table) scored pays out the amount bet. The game's inputs are performed automatically once started and are not chat controlled.
- Main game and stream statistics are displayed to the right of the Pinball screen, including the player's money, Badge count, and Pokédex completion along with the current UTC time, the stream's view count, and the current run's timestamp and input count.
- At the bottom middle is a horizontally scrolling feed of various information, including subreddit pictures, donation records, an explanation of the Pinball sidegame, the five most recent stream followers, a screenshot and stats from the marioparty247 side stream, a subscription ad, and the stream's current view and follower count.
- At the bottom right is a sidegame of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, played in "Congress mode" with a single democracy-mode input every 240 seconds. The stream's description states that "it is possible to allocate tokens to bribe voters of a certain button" (perhaps as a further satire of "Congress mode"), though what this exactly entails is currently unknown.
Prior to the main run starting, the streamer put on Mario Golf (Game Boy Color version) followed by a continuation of the previous intermission's Pokémon Trading Card Game save file to test the emulator and input system.
