Hi all, I’m currently working on a “496” Rom Hack of Pokemon HeartGold version and wanted some input on the game. I’m looking at a first release in about two weeks.

>Immediate goals for the hack:
>Make nearly all non-legendary pokemon available before the end of Johto, and make all pokemon available before the end of Kanto
>Give shitmons increased base stats or new moves to make more pokemon viable
>Allow and encourage more diversity of teams by providing wild pokemon diversity and unique challenges that will test your strategic thinking
>Increase the overall difficulty of the game without requiring grinding
>Give the player the National Dex and pokeballs right away and shorten the opening sequence so players can jump into the action faster
>Change the type chart so that the types are more balanced

>Long term goals:
>Expand the Team Rocket Plot, especially in Kanto
>Add more content to Kanto, including a fishing contest and a Cinnabar Island Quest

To make this hack, I’m primarily using PPRE and SEP’s map editor. My hex editing skills are weak, so atm I’m limited to things that can be done with tools and things that have been done by previous hacks.

If there’s anything you want to see in this hack, or have suggestions for changes to pokemon or moves, feel free to post and I’ll probably add it.