Pokemon Showdown (original announcement) - Page 9

Steamroll · Jun 28th, 2012, 2:51:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Exclamation!

It looks awesome. Will we be able to use when alt to battle and another one to chat, tough?

No, I've tried that before and it logs both windows as the same username. I don't think it will be a good idea to have multiple windows up either, because it probably would strain your attention having to check notifications on both windows when getting PMs. If your browser is maximized you should be able to see both your battle going on, the battle chat and the server chat at the same time without any issues.

Pwnemon · Jun 28th, 2012, 3:26:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Pocket

Ctrl + F

i guess it's just on my comp that you can't ctrl+f the sidebar then?

Exclamation! · Jun 28th, 2012, 4:02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Steamroll

No, I've tried that before and it logs both windows as the same username. I don't think it will be a good idea to have multiple windows up either, because it probably would strain your attention having to check notifications on both windows when getting PMs. If your browser is maximized you should be able to see both your battle going on, the battle chat and the server chat at the same time without any issues.

That's not the problem. It's just that I would enjoy being able to use my forum username to chat while still being able to batle under some other nickname. Well, I can only hope aeo implements this in a future update. I don't see a reason not to, since I can't think of a way how this feature could be abused.

**Pocket** · Jun 28th, 2012, 4:04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Pwnemon

i guess it's just on my comp that you can't ctrl+f the sidebar then?

It works on chrome, which is what I am using.

**locopoke** · Jun 28th, 2012, 4:19:41 PM

A big complaint I have is the fact that you can't tab out of a battle while spectating and then come back to the current turn. It forces you to watch the battle from the point where you stopped watching and there's not even a way to skip it or speed it up. I think this should be removed, if I want to read up I can always just scroll up. That's the point of a log.

Wasn't sure where to post this, sorry if this isn't the right place.

RavinqDino22 · Jun 28th, 2012, 6:52:06 PM

Do you have to make an account? If so, how? and how can i check my wins and loses and rating?

mattgcn · Jun 28th, 2012, 6:57:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Zarel

PS can be modded, sorta. The source code is all in: https://github.com/Zarel/Pokemon-Showdown

You can mod the `data/` directory directly.

Thank you kindly!

shnen · Jun 28th, 2012, 7:03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat RavinqDino22

Do you have to make an account? If so, how? and how can i check my wins and loses and rating?

To make an account, simply win a ranked battle, and then click the register button that comes up. Type /ranking or /rank to find your rating.

RavinqDino22 · Jun 28th, 2012, 7:08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat shnen

To make an account, simply win a ranked battle, and then click the register button that comes up. Type /ranking or /rank to find your rating.

So it will say register for sure cus i won a battle a bit ago but i dont remember seeing "register" and i types /rank but it said that i havent played a ladder game when i did.

coolbiz · Jun 28th, 2012, 11:16:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat coolbiz

Any idea why it cant run on my Wii? I tried but it loads everything but cant connect to the server.

EDIT: It loads the first 3 things but cant load anything after that, it doesnt load everything.

New page? lol

Sevrah · Jun 29th, 2012, 12:47:08 AM

Hey! =D

I'm sorry if this question was already asked, but do you plan on supporting double battles at any point?

Thanks

sedynbios · Jun 29th, 2012, 1:11:12 AM

I played PS for the 1st time minutes ago. Tested and approved. It's very nice playing on a high-quality simulator without having to download it, that is, I can play it everywhere, even on PCs DL-blocked. And... animations! Wow!

BonzaiRob · Jun 30th, 2012, 5:02:55 AM

Hi, I downloaded the server source from github with the intention of running it to test custom pokemon, but none of my changes to the data are appearing (in fact, I removed the entire data folder and it still worked as normal).

I assume it's getting the data from the showdown server; is there any way to override this to serve my custom files? And if not, are there plans to allow that?

Thanks a lot, and great work!

***Zarel**** · Jun 30th, 2012, 10:17:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat BonzaiRob

Hi, I downloaded the server source from github with the intention of running it to test custom pokemon, but none of my changes to the data are appearing (in fact, I removed the entire data folder and it still worked as normal).

I assume it's getting the data from the showdown server; is there any way to override this to serve my custom files? And if not, are there plans to allow that?

Thanks a lot, and great work!

Yes, those are planned.

It should be noted that right now, while data changes won't appear in the UI (i.e. they won't be visible in the teambuilder or in mouseovers etc), they'll still work fine in-battle.

Honko · Jun 30th, 2012, 10:22:52 PM

Does PS use the damage formula described here? http://www.smogon.com/bw/articles/bw...damage_formula

EBeast · Jul 1st, 2012, 12:21:15 AM

I saw that the EV slider was being worked on for the teambuilder, which made me really happy. Making custom LC spreads can be a real pain without it.

All I would really want from PS would be a better userlist system with a search option so I can search for friends without scrolling through the whole list. I know you can Ctrl + F, but it kind of sucks if your friend is speaking a lot on chat and you want to talk to them privately, but CTRL + F is putting their talking on chat as part of their results.
Maybe have an IRC style chat, seeing as you added some IRC authority levels in & and @. This would include the PM system on IRC with being able to keep multiple tabs. Not everyone's computer is the greatest and I can't really keep 3 channels open on Mibbit along with PS + random tabs.
Last thing might be a little too out of question, but I'll ask anyways. On PO we have the option to have a music folder and put our music in it to listen to when we battle. Would it be possible to maybe have a tab under Ladder for Jukebox. We could add in our own songs to play in battle and have the option of listen to them outside while chatting. I know we can just mute and play our own music, but by doing so we also mute the Pokemon cries.

BonzaiRob · Jul 1st, 2012, 5:58:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Zarel

Yes, those are planned.

It should be noted that right now, while data changes won't appear in the UI (i.e. they won't be visible in the teambuilder or in mouseovers etc), they'll still work fine in-battle.

Ah thanks! I just tested it by replacing a pokemon and it works.

Is there a mailing list or something for server updates? Or should I just keep an eye on Git?

ishpider · Jul 2nd, 2012, 6:34:05 PM

How do i get this on my ipad 3?

jonathanrp · Jul 2nd, 2012, 6:48:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat ishpider

How do i get this on my ipad 3?

by going to http://play.pokemonshowdown.com .

cowfish · Jul 3rd, 2012, 10:52:17 AM

Would it be possible for the teams to be saved serverside so when I login on a phone I wouldn't have to rebuild the team? Also.. has anyone else tried the mobile version? It's realllly slow for me and I had almost built my team but then it disconnected so I haven't been able to give it a thorough test. I like what I see on the computer version though :D

Tarquin · Jul 3rd, 2012, 2:24:35 PM

This client is obscenely pretty. I've had friends who've passively observed me laddering on shoddy battle then pokemon online since 2008 excalim when they saw this. It's an amazing progression from static sprites, white background, text description. Well done to the developers!

PungentFruit · Jul 3rd, 2012, 2:42:35 PM

Ok so PS! wont run on my iPhone. Everything loads up but then it just freezes the whole browser. Any suggestions?

Pwnemon · Jul 4th, 2012, 11:40:05 PM

A timestamp on chat messages and pms (especially the latter) would probably be very useful so if, say, i was gone for a while, come back, and there's a pm, i would know if it was recent or not.

Pan. · Jul 5th, 2012, 5:25:19 AM

Love it.

Because i play PS most of the time on the iPad, i would love a animation-free UI and maybe a more Tablet-optimized BattleWindow.

But it is great, nothing to add.

Fizz · Jul 5th, 2012, 8:13:44 AM

I apologize if this has been discussed elsewhere, but I'm curious: What will be Showdown's final approach to Sleep Clause?

I ask because with the imminent release of Meloetta our implementation of Sleep Clause only makes it more likely that situations will arise in which game mechanics are not faithfully adhered to. I only ask because I know that Smogon's general philosophy on this is to mirror game mechanics as closely as possible.

Jun 29th, 2012, 12:47:08 AM	#211
Sevrah Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 94	Hey! =D I'm sorry if this question was already asked, but do you plan on supporting double battles at any point? Thanks __________________ VGC Records: VGC 2012: US Philadelphia Regional - 4-3 VGC 2012: US Indianapolis National - 5-3 Completed VGC Analysis's: Dodrio

Jun 29th, 2012, 1:11:12 AM	#212
sedynbios Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 11 Rio de Janeiro	I played PS for the 1st time minutes ago. Tested and approved. It's very nice playing on a high-quality simulator without having to download it, that is, I can play it everywhere, even on PCs DL-blocked. And... animations! Wow! __________________ http://shininglangrisser.blogspot.com

Jun 30th, 2012, 10:22:52 PM	#215
Honko pronounced "Honko" Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,024	Does PS use the damage formula described here? http://www.smogon.com/bw/articles/bw...damage_formula __________________

Jul 1st, 2012, 12:21:15 AM	#216
EBeast she's probably sexting nprtprt Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 663	I saw that the EV slider was being worked on for the teambuilder, which made me really happy. Making custom LC spreads can be a real pain without it. All I would really want from PS would be a better userlist system with a search option so I can search for friends without scrolling through the whole list. I know you can Ctrl + F, but it kind of sucks if your friend is speaking a lot on chat and you want to talk to them privately, but CTRL + F is putting their talking on chat as part of their results. Maybe have an IRC style chat, seeing as you added some IRC authority levels in & and @. This would include the PM system on IRC with being able to keep multiple tabs. Not everyone's computer is the greatest and I can't really keep 3 channels open on Mibbit along with PS + random tabs. Last thing might be a little too out of question, but I'll ask anyways. On PO we have the option to have a music folder and put our music in it to listen to when we battle. Would it be possible to maybe have a tab under Ladder for Jukebox. We could add in our own songs to play in battle and have the option of listen to them outside while chatting. I know we can just mute and play our own music, but by doing so we also mute the Pokemon cries. __________________

Jul 3rd, 2012, 2:24:35 PM	#221
Tarquin Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 294 Dollar, Scotland	This client is obscenely pretty. I've had friends who've passively observed me laddering on shoddy battle then pokemon online since 2008 excalim when they saw this. It's an amazing progression from static sprites, white background, text description. Well done to the developers! __________________ Gen IV OU CRE Record : 1630 (12th) Gen V OU CRE Record : 1231 (144th) Terrakion is quite a good pocket monster. Nothing is ever as good or bad as it seems.

Jun 28th, 2012, 4:19:41 PM	#205
locopoke indulges in unsavory behavior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,745	A big complaint I have is the fact that you can't tab out of a battle while spectating and then come back to the current turn. It forces you to watch the battle from the point where you stopped watching and there's not even a way to skip it or speed it up. I think this should be removed, if I want to read up I can always just scroll up. That's the point of a log. Wasn't sure where to post this, sorry if this isn't the right place.

Jun 28th, 2012, 6:52:06 PM	#206
RavinqDino22 Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 6 Phoenix, Arizona	Do you have to make an account? If so, how? and how can i check my wins and loses and rating?

Jun 30th, 2012, 5:02:55 AM	#213
BonzaiRob Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 13	Hi, I downloaded the server source from github with the intention of running it to test custom pokemon, but none of my changes to the data are appearing (in fact, I removed the entire data folder and it still worked as normal). I assume it's getting the data from the showdown server; is there any way to override this to serve my custom files? And if not, are there plans to allow that? Thanks a lot, and great work!

Jul 2nd, 2012, 6:34:05 PM	#218
ishpider Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 4	How do i get this on my ipad 3?

Jul 3rd, 2012, 10:52:17 AM	#220
cowfish Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 19	Would it be possible for the teams to be saved serverside so when I login on a phone I wouldn't have to rebuild the team? Also.. has anyone else tried the mobile version? It's realllly slow for me and I had almost built my team but then it disconnected so I haven't been able to give it a thorough test. I like what I see on the computer version though :D

Jul 3rd, 2012, 2:42:35 PM	#222
PungentFruit Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 348 #swaggg	Ok so PS! wont run on my iPhone. Everything loads up but then it just freezes the whole browser. Any suggestions? __________________ ♪(┌・。・)┌

Jul 4th, 2012, 11:40:05 PM	#223
Pwnemon Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4,011 Maryland	A timestamp on chat messages and pms (especially the latter) would probably be very useful so if, say, i was gone for a while, come back, and there's a pm, i would know if it was recent or not. __________________ [11:56pm] Pwnemon: statutory rape and all [11:56pm] bmelts: i have such a huge boner right now [9:28pm] Kadew: pwnemon that signature is like an x marking the spot of treasure, except instead of treasure its a pile of humorous garbage that turtles crapped out

Jul 5th, 2012, 5:25:19 AM	#224
Pan. Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 147 Loch Ness	Love it. Because i play PS most of the time on the iPad, i would love a animation-free UI and maybe a more Tablet-optimized BattleWindow. But it is great, nothing to add. __________________ interested in getting an amazing avatar like i do? check out my fansite/homepage in the profile =D

Jul 5th, 2012, 8:13:44 AM	#225
Fizz Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 803	I apologize if this has been discussed elsewhere, but I'm curious: What will be Showdown's final approach to Sleep Clause? I ask because with the imminent release of Meloetta our implementation of Sleep Clause only makes it more likely that situations will arise in which game mechanics are not faithfully adhered to. I only ask because I know that Smogon's general philosophy on this is to mirror game mechanics as closely as possible. __________________ I'm on the Grammar-Prose Team; feel free to message me if you'd like to have something checked.