I came up with the idea of building a Pokemon region based on my local area (southern Indiana/northern Kentucky--yeah, nothing to be proud of world-wise but I think I did a good job with what I put together). I thought I'd include all 649 species and I did have to make a few 'aesthetic' changes to the map to make it a bit more like the other regions (more caves, a sea zone in place of where 2 rivers meet, etc.). To solve the problem of trading (if my other idea below couldn't gel out somehow), I thought of the idea of sending Pokemon straight to the Day-care via PC (makes some sense, doesn't it?).

I also had an idea (that I sent an email to Nintendo about, but they aren't in the habit of taking suggestions along this line--at least they were nice enough to give me a reply) of a program (PC/Mac based) that would allow one to create their own custom worlds based on existing graphics material from the games. I think that coupled with the wi-fi setup in the DS sets, it would make a great way for people to connect around the world.

Unfortunately, Nintendo said they weren't interested in that idea because of the need for cross-compatibility with computer systems (I guess licensing is the big issue there).

But yeah, the question in the subject heading still stands.

When I was younger (like, 10), I tried designing my own Pokemon game. But, unfortunately, I was 10! I drew crude maps, and attempted to draw out a whole new set of Pokemon. I even tried to come up with my own types (I came to the conclusion that Nintendo have pretty much covered all the bases).

I haven't tried anything like that since then, though.

That doesn't sound too bad.

But yeah, I was just going to stick with the 649 species. I didn't actually draw a map, but I made a chart of locations and how they were linked to one another. I had to exclude certain towns in my area because it would have seemed redundant to move, say, 50 spaces down a route and end up in a town that could probably only host a Pokemon center and 2 houses.

I also made another chart of where Pokemon would appear. It wasn't easy--I had to dump anywhere from 6 to 10 species per route and few of them appear in more than one location. The only species that appear in more than 2 locations are the common bird Pokemon (and I divided their areas up--so you could leave a route where there were Hoothoot to go into a cave, come out on the other side and the common bird would be Pidove), the common cave Pokemon (Zubat, Woobat, Geodude, Roggenrola) and a few water Pokemon that would appear in freshwater areas.

Some species I had trouble placing--Fighting and Psychic especially. I eventually settled on placing them one per route in certain areas. I also avoided using evolutions and even first stage Pokemon in the case of genetic families with 'baby' forms.

I did include a Safari Zone area (I just called it 'Logan's Farm' because I couldn't think of a good name and 'Safari Zone' is used too much already).

That's pretty cool. I mean, I'm not that big into the Stadium-style games, but one on that scale would be worth playing.

I'm beginning to work on a hack of a Ruby ROM on the computer. I've got the software, but still need to actually get down and do it. I'm keeping all the existing Pokemon, but just changing the towns and routes and such. I'm planning for there to be a generic first and second town, with a couple of generic beginning-of-the-game routes. Then there'll be a third town with a Bug Gym. There's also going to be a sewer area accessible from the third town, which has Koffing, Grimer, Magikarp, and Feebas. That's as far for my plans as I've gotten.

Wow this looks fun TT what kind of computer and programs do you need to do this stuff?.
I am very interested.

I downloaded a Ruby ROM and a virtual Gameboy, and have various other programs such as Advanced Map, Overworld Editor, and others for the actual hacking part. They're easy to find if you just Google them. That's what I did!

Thank you so much TT this idea never came to my until I saw this. the computer will never be any funner.

Awesome.

I wish I could put one together using material from all 5 games (but that would take a lot of time to assemble and I don't exactly have the know-how or the time to do so [I'm a working man]).

Not sure what set of maps I'd use as a template. Maybe Gold/Silver but then I'd have to deal with all those later-generation Pokemon not being available.

The gyms I'd had in mind (in order you fight them) would be: Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Normal, Fire, Dark, Poison and Bug.

The Elite Four's type lineup would be: Water, Flying, Electric, Dragon. The Champion would be a mixed-type team (naturally).



Other notes about my 'concept':

I did drop a few aesthetics that appear in most (if not all of the games):

1. No Victory Road (at least, not a cave--maybe just make the routes heading to the Elite Four's community contain certain field move-related puzzles and powerful trainers).

2. Fewer freshwater areas (to avoid overspreading of common water Pokemon).

3. While I've decided to add a ruins area where you can resurrect Zekrom and Reshiram, I've decided no wild Pokemon will appear there (so I can add the area to my design without having to redistribute wild species).

4. No Dragon's Den area. The dragons of the game will be found in various areas.

5. No desert environment. I couldn't fit one in (it seemed a little too hard to believe compared to the other aesthetics I managed to cram in). So instead most desert-themed Pokemon will appear in or around a certain cave (which would have volcanic features as well).


Another thing I decided on was to include numerous roaming Pokemon, most of which would behave in a unique manner upon discovery in the field:

Genesect--Will always stand and fight.

Jirachi--Initially appears asleep in battle, and will flee upon awakening.

Tornadus--Runs immediately from battle.

Thundurus--Runs immediately from battle.

Landorus--Will run immediately if neither Tornadus nor Thundurus are in your current party. Otherwise, it will stand and fight.

Mew--Behavior would be totally erratic, it may run on any given turn. I chose this in keeping with its 'playful' behavior.

Latios--Attacks on the first turn, then runs. Will stand and fight if its counterpart has been caught.

Latias--See Latios.


Also, certain legendaries would only appear after other legendaries have been caught/are in the current party:

Lugia (after Raikou, Entei and Suicune are caught)
Ho-oh (after Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres are caught and after 1st Elite Four victory)
Rayquaza (after Groudon and Kyogre are caught)
Regigigas (after the other 3 golems are caught)
Mewtwo (after 3 Elite Four victories and the capture of 2 other legendaries whose appearances coincide with these victories--Meloetta, then Victini. Victini is required in your party in order to face Mewtwo)
Darkrai (after Cresselia is caught)
Kyurem (after Zekrom and Reshiram are obtained)


Other, non-legendary one-of-a-kinds:

Rotom--hidden in a TV at a guardshack for a bridge (early in the game)

Castform--giveaway

Larvesta--giveaway

Spiritomb--appears in basement of 'haunted tower' environment

Lapras--giveaway

Porygon--giveaway


Flash would remain a TM move (and TMs would be reusable).

The HM list is as follows:

1-Cut
2-Fly
3-Surf
4-Strength
5-Defog
6-Rock Smash
7-Waterfall
8-Rock Climb
9-Whirlpool
10-Dive

Total # of TMs I planned for the game: 175.

Most of the Pokeballs from previous games would be available.

Epic

Me and my younger brother have a game all set, we have been working on it for like 2 years and it's programmed and good to go. I based it on ruby/sapphire /emerald in the sence that the starters develop other types as they evolve. It also features 4 stage pokemon like this one

Drertle evolves into Drellbie evolves into Dresire evolves into Dressagon


Also it has different forms for almost all of the Pokemon featured
After you beat the elite four you get access to 5 islands where you can catch Pokemon from all generations

It is kinda cool but the artwork is crap