Now Hiring

[FreezeWarp]

Seriously, we are. ...Sorta. Anyway, if you're interested in helping out VictoryBattles there are tons of jobs you can volunteer for. You're name shall be forever engraved in the credits and if its significant enough the copyright notification as a whole. That said...

Disclaimer
If you want to submit any work, you relinquish any and all rights to said work. We reserve the right to claim the work as our own or credit as we see fit. We also reserve all rights to modify or reverse engineer your work as we see fit, and license it under our own terms to any parties as we see fit.

Positions
Map Creator
The map creator essentially creates maps. This involves a custom and largely destroyed ROM (effectively Zel's Shinygold) which will be supplied to you and the map editor advance map (though you could use others). You must make any modifications to suit VictoryBattles, and at times will need to create entirely new maps. If you have any previous map-hacking experience it will definitely help. In general this is something that you should only do if you have a love for creative map hacking, since it is something I can do on my lonesome when needed.

If you are interested, mention it in the thread here and I will contact you when I need help.

Gen 5 Overworld Spriter
Essentially you must make west-facing overworld sprites of the generation five Pokémon for the walking animations. You will need to create the normal sprite and at a later date either you or someone else can recolour it into the shiny sprite. Needless to say, being an experienced spriter helps.

If you are interested, just send me the relevant sprites. Avoid doing the completed ones list below:

ID	Normal	Shiny
517
518
557
558
577
578
579
592
593
607
608
609

Browser Tester
Browser checkers will often check the unstable release in a slew of browsers, including:

• Internet Explorer 8
• Internet Explorer 9
• Firefox 3.x
• Firefox 4
• Opera 10
• Safari 5
• Google Chrome
• (if possible) DSi/iPhone/Android/PSP Browsers

All of the browsers, besides the last list, will need to be installed at all times. You will need to screenshot any problems and if you have past HTML+CSS experience this is particularly helpful.

If you are interested, mention it in the thread and I will contact you later when I need to know what's going on.

On the other hand, if not all of those are possible or you don't want to be on-call at all times, simply using Internet Explorer 8, Internet Explorer 9, Safari 5, or the mobile browsers and then reporting any bugs that pop up is a significant help. In truth, just as much so as screenshotting problems and the like.

Coordinate Pointer
Essentially, take a map and get pixel coordinates for doors, ladders, etc in the map. I recommend using gimp, and in general you should try to have then numbers multiples of 16x16.

If you are interested, mention it in the thread and I will contact you later when I need help.

Help Writer
If you are a good writer, you can help write any of the following sections:

• The different sections of the PC.
• Using the trade center.
  • Accepting a trade.
  • Making a new trade.
  • Searching for trades.
• Using the overworld map.

You will need to be very descriptive and include images (as well as any other information you can). You can use pretty much any word processor you'd like (OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, Wordpad, etc.), just send it to me when you are done.

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Any and all help is of-course appreciated and we would be happy to credit you where possible.


Archives

Spoiler Alert:    

[[TRDRS]PokeTrader]

I would really like to help out with this. I can do the 5 Gen sprites for it.

[GrassPokemonFTW]

I'd like to help out! It'll give me a chance to actually contribute to this site.

[Sunny]

Awwww how interesting~! I wanna give a shot at the overworld sprites.

I wanna show you my work before you let me in though, otherwise i'll feel guilty if im not up to par. =w=

[RotomGuy]

Ill do some overworlds! I already have some made! This is for the walking sprite thing isn't it? (Does this mean i'll be Content Staff? )

[MultiWishMaker]

I'd like to help too! I can do browser testing and map desighning, or one of them.

[FreezeWarp]

For anybody interesting in doing the overworld's, just send a few to me through whatever means and I'll sort through them. I'll generally try to get the best selection possible (so if one's better than another...), but RotomGuy has already submitted a couple great ones (linked in the first post).

For the rest I'll get back to you.

[RotomGuy]

Originally Posted by FreezeWarp

Any and all help is of-course appreciated and we would be happy to credit you where possible.

Staff promot- *shot


http://www.victoryroad.net/group.php?groupid=162
And anyone intrested there is a group for peeps helping.

[Aquablast]

I can add some sprite and edit the site some. I don't know how to make the tiny ones.

[Connec10]

I could do browser testing, and if it really is neccessary, I could do some work with maps.

[RK-9]

I can browser test. Parents won't mind, methinks.

plus I'll delete them all later

[Flare Soru]

Only thing I could help with is browser testing. I'm actually using Firefox 4.0 beta 6, so that might provide some different insight...
I also have access to Firefox 3.6 and Safari
EDIT: I can also get google chrome in both the lower finalized version and the beta version.

I'd be more than willing to help with anything.

[Aquablast]

Freeze did you pick anybody else to help yet?

[Shiny]

I'd like to help out with the Gen 5 overworlding. :3

[FreezeWarp]

Originally Posted by Hotblast64

Freeze did you pick anybody else to help yet?

Right now the only thing I need immediately is the Gen5 overworlds.

Originally Posted by ShinyCrobat42

I'd like to help out with the Gen 5 overworlding. :3

Indeed the Munna you sent me was quite good; please keep making others if you have any spare time.

[Shiny]

Originally Posted by FreezeWarp

Indeed the Munna you sent me was quite good; please keep making others if you have any spare time.

I had some time so I decided to do Musharna.

:3

[Aquablast]

I can test DSi and an Internet. I can try at my library Firefox and sercet at my school Safria.

[RotomGuy]

Freeze, munna and musharna are pre-made.

[Shiny]

They are?

[Ningamer]

Yes - Musharna has it's own overworld sprite, because you find it at a certain time on a certain day in a certain place that's not in the grass or whatnot.

In fact, the Musharna sprite that you postes is the EXACT same shape as the in-game one, and the shading's also very similar - All you've done is changed some of the small details, look:


And I bet that's what you did with Munna, too.

[Aquablast]

Musharna was probably copied. Munna is very different from the orginal one.
Attachment 1485

How do you make the images because I could probably start soon.

Freeze is Jason still helping you?

[FreezeWarp]

Originally Posted by Ningamer

Yes - Musharna has it's own overworld sprite, because you find it at a certain time on a certain day in a certain place that's not in the grass or whatnot.

In fact, the Musharna sprite that you postes is the EXACT same shape as the in-game one, and the shading's also very similar - All you've done is changed some of the small details, look:


And I bet that's what you did with Munna, too.

Well, in all fairness I don't much care as long as they look good. That said, the best looking one does tend to be the one I use and Musharna does look a little off...

(Also note the Munna faces east, not west, like I need; could just mirror it but I'm still too lazy... xD)

Originally Posted by Hotblast64

Freeze is Jason still helping you?

To be honest probably not.

Originally Posted by Hotblast64

How do you make the images because I could probably start soon.

I have no clue honestly - that's what I'm having other peeps do it =D

[Aquablast]

I can mirror the Munna and I can try to recolor the sprite in shiny form. I will get started tommorrow night because my dad is bring back the laptop with the art studio.

EDIT: here is some.
More but there is a mistake but I may need to redo it.
I crop the two Munna.

[FreezeWarp]

The others are added, and I should be able to add the new sets soon.

[Aquablast]

That is good news.

[OMGITSJAD]

Just popping in here to make a note, try not to use .bmp, the quality on it is horrendous compared to pretty much any other common format. Try .jpg/.jpeg or .png to have images at their highest quality.

[Aquablast]

Originally Posted by OMGITSJAD

Just popping in here to make a note, try not to use .bmp, the quality on it is horrendous compared to pretty much any other common format. Try .jpg/.jpeg or .png to have images at their highest quality.

I don't know how to switch.

[OMGITSJAD]

Originally Posted by Hotblast64

I don't know how to switch.

What program are you using? MS Paint I assume?
When you save, say "Save As..." then under the bar where you put the text to name your image, you should see a drop down menu. Click it and choose another option(.png preferably) then click it. Then all you have to do it save it and you've got it in higher quality.

[FreezeWarp]

It doesn't really matter since they're lossless anyway; in the end I'll be converting every image into .png (as per my own VB specification), but for now the format doesn't matter as long as its lossless (no JPEG).

[Aquablast]

Originally Posted by OMGITSJAD

What program are you using? MS Paint I assume?
When you save, say "Save As..." then under the bar where you put the text to name your image, you should see a drop down menu. Click it and choose another option(.png preferably) then click it. Then all you have to do it save it and you've got it in higher quality.

I'm using a program called: FastStone Image Viewer

[FreezeWarp]

Originally Posted by Hotblast64

I'm using a program called: FastStone Image Viewer

...So wait, you actually creating these from scratch?

[Aquablast]

No I just recolor them and on that program I don't know how to make things from scartch.

[FreezeWarp]

Originally Posted by Hotblast64

No I just recolor them and on that program I don't know how to make things from scartch.

Ah... Oh yeah, you're just transforming the existing ones xD

*slightly embarrassed*

[NismoZ]

I can be an overworld spriter.

[RK-9]

I've seen nothing out of the ordinary with IE 9, Chrome, and even the special DSi. All good here.

[Erureido]

Still need help? I'd love to try making some maps.. The only kind of map-making experience I have is with region maps, but I'd like to give it a try and I think I'd be able to do okay with them.

I also tried the overworld Shanderaa line, if you like them I might be able to do some more..

[Aquablast]

Originally Posted by Erureido

Still need help? I'd love to try making some maps.. The only kind of map-making experience I have is with region maps, but I'd like to give it a try and I think I'd be able to do okay with them.

That is the type of maps we need.

I also tried the overworld Shanderaa line, if you like them I might be able to do some more..


Those are good one contact FreezeWrap by a VM or PM to telling him about these.

[Erureido]

That's the type of map you need? When I say region map, I mean this..



You guys need the overworld maps, right?

Ah, PM him you say, mmkay. Thanks. ^^

[Aquablast]

I say the wrong type of maps it is the game playing area.

[FreezeWarp]

Originally Posted by Erureido

Still need help? I'd love to try making some maps.. The only kind of map-making experience I have is with region maps, but I'd like to give it a try and I think I'd be able to do okay with them.

I also tried the overworld Shanderaa line, if you like them I might be able to do some more..

Ah... Very good, and indeed I will be needing more as you can make them.

Originally Posted by Erureido

That's the type of map you need? When I say region map, I mean this..



You guys need the overworld maps, right?

Ah, PM him you say, mmkay. Thanks. ^^

For the time being I don't really need those maps, but I will need someone to make a Johto map later on, so I'll keep you in mind for that.

[FreezeWarp]

For anyone wanting to do it for me:

I do need all of the attached images in the first post to be converted to PNG format with the appropriate parts of each image make transparent. I will then need each of those images separated into an individual sprite (32x32), or for individual Pokémon smaller than 32x32 to be placed center on a 32x32 transparent canvas. You can find all of the existing Pokémon here for more guidelines:

http://victorybattles.net/images/pok...normal/left/1/

[Bela]

I could certainly help with mapping, I even have AdvanceMap already!

[Ningamer]

Originally Posted by FreezeWarp

For anyone wanting to do it for me:

I do need all of the attached images in the first post to be converted to PNG format with the appropriate parts of each image make transparent. I will then need each of those images separated into an individual sprite (32x32), or for individual Pokémon smaller than 32x32 to be placed center on a 32x32 transparent canvas. You can find all of the existing Pokémon here for more guidelines:

http://victorybattles.net/images/pok...normal/left/1/

I can do this!

(I think) I've done all the overworld sprites posted in this thread so far. It's easier to zip them, so thar ya go.

[RotomGuy]

Just done the Pururiru family FREEZE YOU BETTER ADD GENDER DIFFERENCES.



8 sprites for 2 pokemon? Wow.

[Ningamer]

Here are those eight in glorious transparent 32x32 boxes.

[FreezeWarp]

I have updated the first post with all of the new sprites (and indeed I thank everybody for the help with them).

[Shade]

If you're still looking for help, I can browser-test using my android phone.

[Aquablast]

Freeze you put the shiny in the normal and normal in the shiny.

Freeze because we are helping can we get a couple Rare Pokemon that isn't too much too ask for our work?

[Aquablast]

Double Post since it been awhile.

There is this site with a ton of overworld sprites (that is where Shiny probably got his.) I'm not if this is correct he say he no need for credit but don't claim it as your own. It don't shiny or evoultion form but there is legenrary if you're going to use these I can do shiny form. Link for it: http://www.spriters-resource.com/ds/...te/sheet/34109.

[FreezeWarp]

Originally Posted by Hotblast64

Double Post since it been awhile.

There is this site with a ton of overworld sprites (that is where Shiny probably got his.) I'm not if this is correct he say he no need for credit but don't claim it as your own. It don't shiny or evoultion form but there is legenrary if you're going to use these I can do shiny form. Link for it: http://www.spriters-resource.com/ds/...te/sheet/34109.

Yeah, someone else showed that to me as well. Seeing it, I might be able to have some fun with it all.

[lucarioLOVER]

hey i can help you with writing!just let me think and i will help you!



for you!
for me!!
for all!!!



also i can help you with the sprites

[Luxray13579]

I can help with DSi and iPod tests as I use both to browse the forums fairly often.

[Aquablast]

I have an abulm with those overworlded sprites from that site crop out and in shiny form. Not all are in yet: http://www.victoryroad.net/album.php?albumid=317

[[TRDRS]PokeTrader]

I have done 2 5th Gen Overworld Sprites.

Here they are,

#590-Tamagetake:

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/1...tamagetake.png
http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/8...etakeshiny.png

#591-Morobareru:

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/7871/591morobareru.png
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/1...arerushiny.png

Both were made by me. Hotblast64 said you get a Victini in VB if you help out, is that true?

[FreezeWarp]

Originally Posted by [TRDRS]PokeTrader

Both were made by me. Hoblast64 said you get a Victini in VB if you help out, is that true?

It wasn't a bribe, just a thanks xD

(In truth I'm not going to say you /will/ get one for helping at this point, nor anything else - but I probably will none-the-less award everybody who has so far helped come the final VictoryBattles release come late spring/early summer)

[[TRDRS]PokeTrader]

Ok, It doesnt matter if I get anything or not. I sprite for fun but if you give away a reward I will accept it.

Also here is another one,

#524-Dangoro:

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/8060/524dangoro.png
http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/3...ngoroshiny.png

This was made by me.

[[TRDRS]PokeTrader]

Here is another Overworld,

#494-Snivy:

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/5382/494snivy.png
http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/8...snivyshiny.png

*Made by me

[snivy]

I can try it on my iPod touch, dsi even my wii if you want!

[[TRDRS]PokeTrader]

Here are 3 more,

#599-Klink (Gear):

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/5987/599klink.png
http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/6...klinkshiny.png

#600-Gigear:

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/7684/600gigear.png
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/305...igearshiny.png

#601-Gigigear:

http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/6560/601gigigear.png
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/6...igearshiny.png

*All 3 are made by me*

[Shiny]

Here's a quick overworld I did of Tesshido.



Feel free to edit it if it looks too crappy, as I believe it does. .-.

[GrassPokemonFTW]

I had some free time, so here's Kurumiru. I'll post Kurumayu and Hahakomori (assuming I can do it) whenever I finish.

Kurumiru:
Shiny Kurumiru:

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/1706/kurumiru.png
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/5...nykurumiru.png

EDIT: Here's Kurumayu.

Kurumayu:
Shiny Kurumayu:

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/5960/kurumayu.png
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/7663/shinykurumayu.png
I hope they're not too bad. ^-^;

[RotomGuy]

I made a Jarlorda and Gigalith sprite, I just need to find them.

[[TRDRS]PokeTrader]

Here is another one,

#598-Nattorei:

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/8949/598nattorei.png
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/3...toreishiny.png

*Made by me

Also GPFTW, those sprites are really good! Kurumiru looks like it just got scared, lol, but Kurumayu looks perfect. Great Job GPFTW!

[RotomGuy]

TRDRS, i'm not hissing your work, but their a bit big. There much better than mine, but Snivy is smaller than Iwaperasu, yet the overworld is bigger. Something to keep in mind for future sprites.

Grass, Kurumayu is brilliant, but Kurumiru looks like he's seen a ghost

[[TRDRS]PokeTrader]

Ok, RotomGuy. I am not sure the exact size to make all of them. Also I dont know how to make transparent backgrounds. Can nyone help me with that problem.

[Aquablast]

32 x 32 would work the best. I will make the sprite Shiny post into shiny form.

[[TRDRS]PokeTrader]

Here are the last 2 starters,

#497-Tepig:

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/4996/497tepig.png
http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/7...tepigshiny.png

#500-Oshawott:

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/2282/500oshawott.png
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/1...awottshiny.png

*Both are made by me

What are you talking about HB64, I have done made the Shiny Sprites for all of mine.

[Aquablast]

I final that sprites and I shiny and crop out some of those sprites from that site.

[RotomGuy]

Originally Posted by Hotblast64

I final that sprites and I shiny and crop out some of those sprites from that site.

Shiny Victini isn't blue, Zekrom is way to big.

[Aquablast]

Zekrom is the good how he is and I will redo Victini.

[[TRDRS]PokeTrader]

I am redoing all of them HB64 and more with the correct Shiny Colors. I will edit this and post them here.

[Ningamer]

@TRDRS, As I've done with previous sprites, would you like me to put yours in transparent 32x32 boxes? Same goes for anyone else who posts overworld sprites.

@HotBlast - What exactly you did to alter the colors I have no idea (Did you just change the hue or something?), but you managed to get most of them wrong. :I

[[TRDRS]PokeTrader]

Sure Nin!

Here are a bunch of Overworlds,

#638-Cobalon, #639-Terakion, #640-Virizion, #648- Meloetta, #647-Kerudio, #000-Victini, #504-Minezumi, #548-Churine, #572-Minccino, #552-Waruvile, #570-Zorua, #585-Shikijika:

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/122/oveworldlist.png

*None are made by me, I take no credit for anything except recoloring them*

Someone will need to separate these in 32x32 frames. I didnt do it because I am lazy and it would take a long time to upload all 24 pictures.

[RotomGuy]

http://www.iaza.com/work/110109C/iaza17927973847400.png

I did Onondo because I was bored.

[[TRDRS]PokeTrader]

Cool RotomGuy! I will work on Kibago and Ononokusu now.

[RotomGuy]

I am very bored atm, so I did one of my black and white favourites... Aaken!


http://www.iaza.com/work/110109C/iaza17927948217300.png

[Ningamer]

@Rotom - I get the feeling that those are a little too small... Try making yours slightly bigger, you've got plenty more room.

...And here's every Pokémon posted since the last bath that I posted in 32x32 transparent boxes.

[RotomGuy]

Hows that.
http://www.iaza.com/work/110109C/iaza17927982829900.png

[[TRDRS]PokeTrader]

Here it is,

#612-Ononokusu:

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/5...2ononokusu.png
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/3...okusushiny.png

*Made by me

I know it is a little big but Ononokusu is kinda big anyway. I dont like it much but I guess it will do.

[RotomGuy]

A LITTLE BIG??? THATS HUGE! Nevertheless, that is brilliant.

[[TRDRS]PokeTrader]

I dont think it is "huge" but a litle big. Compare it to the size of a Overworld Trainer Sprite. Thank You!

[GrassPokemonFTW]

Thanks for everyone who gave me the good ratings. I'll get to fixing Kurumiru right now, and Hahakomori is coming soon.

[Aquablast]

Originally Posted by Ningamer

@HotBlast - What exactly you did to alter the colors I have no idea (Did you just change the hue or something?), but you managed to get most of them wrong. :I

I did you use hue but I did get a few right it may been off some.

[GrassPokemonFTW]

Here, Hahakomori's done.

Hahakomori:
Shiny Hahakomori:

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/9889/hahakomori.png
http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/5...hahakomori.png

It sucks pretty bad, I know. But I don't do very good with a Pokemon like this.

EDIT: I've fixed Kurumiru. Who knew that two pixels could make a difference? XD

Hopefully it looks a little better now.

Kurumiru:
Shiny Kurumiru:

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/1706/kurumiru.png
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/5...nykurumiru.png

[[TRDRS]PokeTrader]

@ HB64,Your suppose to use the actual Shiny Sprites and then recolor the original Overworld Sprite to its Shiny Form.

GPFTW

[RotomGuy]

It looks like its ballerina dancing
Soon, i'm going to do Desumasu, Gobitto and their evo's to sum up the ghost types.

[GrassPokemonFTW]

Originally Posted by [TRDRS]PokeTrader

GPFTW

Thanks.

I'm going to try my luck at Tamagetake and Morobareru now, since those two are rather easy. I'll get to them whenever I can, and if all goes well, I'll be done by tonight. Also, I won't be doing any updates until I get back from my Chinese New Year Performance practice at aroun 5:20.

[Ningamer]

@RotomGuy - Much better! ...But it looks more like Archeos than Aaken.

@TRDRS - As great as Ononokusu looks, I'm afraid that it's actually too big - All the sprites have to be 32x32 (There are legendaries with bigger ones than that, but they don't work - JAD had a Groudon but the image didn't work since it was a 64x64 image).

@GPFTW - Nice, I'll put them in 32x32 transparent boxes right away!

[[TRDRS]PokeTrader]

I have done did both of those GPFTW. Look on page 4 and you will find them.

Ok Nin, I will ty and resize it now.

[FreezeWarp]

Wow, thanks everybody... 'Course, I probably won't add most of them for a little while still

[Aquablast]

Originally Posted by [TRDRS]PokeTrader

Your suppose to use the actual Shiny Sprites and then recolor the original Overworld Sprite to its Shiny Form.

Well I really can't do it that way because of my computer limit programs for spriting. I try to made them as close as possible.

[Ningamer]

Originally Posted by Hotblast64

Well I really can't do it that way because of my computer limit programs for spriting.

Start > Programs > Accessories > Paint

That's what pretty much everyone uses to sprite, and it comes with every single Windows computer.

[Aquablast]

I try crop out one and hue it and it look good. But it eyes color mess up.

[Shiny]

Ummm, Hotblast. No offense, but I think you should leave the Shiny sprites to other people, So they come out with the actual Shiny Pokemon's colors.

[[TRDRS]PokeTrader]

^

I am working on Kibago and the Resized Ononokusu but it isnt working out good.

[GrassPokemonFTW]

Originally Posted by [TRDRS]PokeTrader

I have done did both of those GPFTW. Look on page 4 and you will find them.

Ok Nin, I will ty and resize it now.

OK. Then, since I haven't seen it, I shall challenge myself and try to do Marakacchi. This one's gonna be tough, I think, so I may not be done for a bit.

[FreezeWarp]

Originally Posted by [TRDRS]PokeTrader

^

I am working on Kibago and the Resized Ononokusu but it isnt working out good.

Keep in mind that Pokémon who should be large in the original set, like say Groudon, should be large in the new one as well.

[Ningamer]

Originally Posted by FreezeWarp

Keep in mind that Pokémon who should be large in the original set, like say Groudon, should be large in the new one as well.

So we can go to a 64x64 limit for large Pokémon?

[Aquablast]

Originally Posted by ShinyCrobat42

Ummm, Hotblast. No offense, but I think you should leave the Shiny sprites to other people, So they come out with the actual Shiny Pokemon's colors.

Oh well I got a Victini so I don't very need to do anything else but I will crop out all sprites that need it.

[FreezeWarp]

Originally Posted by Ningamer

So we can go to a 64x64 limit for large Pokémon?

Correct. But only for really large ones

(...Tyranitar, for instance, is still comparatively small)

Edit: Of course, these aren't properly rendered yet, but they will be in the future.