Command Blocks and release information

We're inching ever closer to a release! With the 1.4 update to Minecraft came command blocks, a key development in the creation of the Pokécraft project, which allow us to portal all of our interiors (as well as do a bunch of other cool stuff). All we really need to do now is actually link interiors and exteriors.

A Video Tour of Kanto

 Oh Yes. We did it.

Hoenn Time!

A look at the updated Hoenn

About the Project (aka questions asked a million times)

Here's the FAQ we get spammed with quite constantly.


"BK! Where's the download?!" "hows does I get server"

First off as of right now, we're planning on a download. Which won't happen until at least after 1.4 hits. There are a few quirks, concerns, and issues we have to work out before any sort of public release can occur.

Update time~

Alrighty! It's been quite a while since we had any updates, and Boy do we have news for you!

First off. Stop reading this and go check out my last post.

Kanto PokéWorld

2012! The Year of Johto and The World? (Maybe)

Greetings! It's been way too long since any of us have posted anything.

The current news. Kanto(and Sevii), Hoenn, and now Sinnoh are all done. There might a little bit of minor interior work and a few things that need to be updated/fixed. As a staff, we're calling these Done!

In the meantime, we've been trying to plan the logistics of Johto. A quick spoiler? It's going to be challenging, but will turn out great.

The other bit of news I have to share is the project I mentioned a few posts back about a "large beta project". I am still working on it, albeit slowly. Once I get to a good enough point, I'll post some screen shots. 

Also. I've been seeing quite a few comments saying basically "how does I join server". Lemme tell you. It is quite simple.

There are 2 ways of doing this.

The easiest way is to surf on over to Minecraft.net and click on "Minecraft Classic Multiplayer" and scroll through the list for "Bidoof_King's Pokecraft".

The better, but slightly more difficult method is to download the World Of Minecraft client. Which is a standalone client that includes flying. Download that and again, scroll through the list and find "Bidoof_King's Pokecraft"


If you can't figure out how to do this, then there's no way I can help you!

-BK-

Plans are Afoot

For the noobs, if any of them read this (or if anyone reads this), let it be known that plans are afoot.

And yeah, the project has been moving really slowly recently, but progress IS being made in Sinnorth. Maybe one day we'll do Johto...

An update! (Finally...)

Hey everybody! It's been quite a while since any of us have posted here. So I'm here to bring some news about the server, the project and other goingons.

Server news etc

Yes, yes, it's been two weeks since our last update. We're lazy, we know. The server hasn't been that active either. For us I mean.

Anyway, this is just a general news and updates post saying about goings on on Bidoof_King's Playhouse.

Introducing: The Tich

Ohi,

I'm Tich, and I'm one of the admins working on the Pokécraft project. I mostly started helping after the completion of the Kanto region so most of my work is some sea routes from Hoenn onwards.

For the blog I intend to do regular updates on our progress in all our projects worth noting. I hope to see you all soon again.

Today's Destination: Hoenn

Welcome back! Lets head to Hoenn today shall we. Much farther south than Kanto, the Hoenn region is semi-tropical, and the whole region is much larger than Kanto and is more varied in its terrain. From volcanoes, to the desert, rainforests, to the coast. Hoenn is breathtaking in its splendor.

 

Looking towards Mt Chimney. This is area around your Hometown.

 The second completed region done in the Pokécraft project. Hoenn was a massive undertaking. From server changes to lost work, Hoenn was more than a handful for the entire staff.
 

Sevii Islands 4, 5, 6 and 7

Okay, so my interpretation of "tomorrow" may be slightly looser than other people's. But the important thing is that I am DOING this post. I don't have to! No-one's making me! But I am because I care. So anyway, today we're doing the second set of Sevii islands, which open up post-league in Fire Red and Leaf Green. Of course, here there's no such thing as a proper league, so you get to these the same way you get to the others, by doorways on the ferryports. First up, Floe (Four) island.

Floe Island. It's not very big but it has a cave!

I have a puntastic name!

And I've heard them all before, believe me. I'm Inevitable, Cieran and Mudson have already mentioned me and now it's time for my introduction. I'm one of the older staff members and I'm the one responsible for such awesome things as that Giant [unfinished] Tentacruel Submarine, Fortree City and the Battle Pike.

What else... I believe myself to be a very good builder (though all the Pokecraft staff are as well) with a strong emphasis on natural looking environments, architecturally impressive buildings and efficient use of interior space. In addition to the things mentioned above, I'm the "server league's" Psychic Gym Leader. Though I've not gotton around to completing the interior (Sinnoh's got my attention at the moment) the exterior of my Gym is up there to behold in all its circular pentagonal glory.

Word of advise, do not do pentagon-shaped designs in Minecraft. Even if it looks awesome, the hassle's just not worth it.

I'm studying Computer Games Design at Staffordshire University, I'm in the process of building a doomsday weapon and I'm actually I'm a spy for Red Team. But don't tell anyone.

Sevii Islands 1, 2 and 3

Sometime earlier this year, Hoenn effectively hit a dead-end when it came to building. No-one wanted to build the water routes, because it was hard and no-one would see it in the end. So we needed a distraction. What did we come up with? The Sevii Islands of course!

When you "complete" Kanto (and you'll know when you've completed it) you'll be given the option either to return home, continue to Hoenn, or explore the sevii islands. Option three will warp you to Knot Island, also known as One island.

One Island, with Mt Ember at back