Full Release Notes for V8 - choatix/Pokemon-Crystal-Item-Randomizer GitHub Wiki

This document will document the major changes and supports between the last global releases. Previous released versions here reference:

  • 7.3.1 Speedchoice
  • 6.0.7 Item Randomiser

Item Randomiser Changes

Outlines the changes made in Pokemon Crystal (Key) Item Randomiser: Version 8.

UI

  • Prevent the user using invalid combinations of modifiers.

Warp Support

  • Allows using a warp randomiser to shuffle the warps. Item rando can read this and ensure a beatable rom.

Hint Support

  • Re-implement hints to be more correct. See wiki page for more information.

Bug Fixes

  • Fix issues with non-extreme runs bypassing Snorlax
  • Fix missed items and bad patching

Modes

  • Add ExtremeKeyItem+TM Mode
  • Add modifier to remove flash requirement from caves
  • Conversly, a new modifier option to require dark caves without Flash
  • Shopsanity mode added, shuffling in shop items. Read the wiki for more information.
  • RandomizeUnaffectedItems - removing the need to shuffle items at all in UPR/ZX.
  • InvertTrainers - for the memes
  • Race Mode option to exchange seeds/etc without rom exchange

Item-related Speedchoice Handling

  • More item options are locked by item randomiser when generating, such as Good Marts & Start With Bike.
  • Enable all elements within Goldenrod Underground
  • Show pictures & add to dex for Mon Locked Checks
  • Make all items retryable if bag is full
  • Change flag handling for meeting NPCs that give items but unlock other checks
  • Prevent wrong version of Speedchoice as input
  • Start with Repel in bag modifier
  • Item rando handling for EXP Share options
  • Make static encounters (Headbutt/Rock Smash) 100% without Repel, 0% with Repel

Speedchoice Changes

Outlines the changes made in Pokemon Crystal Speedchoice: Version 7.5

Shopsanity Changes

  • Preventing buying multiple of a key item
  • Prevent item abuse for certain shops
  • Placeholder items for badges and other flags

QoL Improvements

  • Show Kanto Badge entries on Trainer Card
  • Repel re-use from BW2 onwards

Speed Options

  • Disabling animations for HP Draining and attack animations
  • Disable Surf Music
  • Disable Bike Music
  • Guaranteed Catch
  • Bike Indoors
  • Show TM Moves when picking up

Add Play Modes

  • Evolve Every Level Mode
  • GS Ball event to mimic VC Crystal

Handling Fixes

  • Fix warp issues with resetting last fly point
  • Fix warp risks with setting last fly point
  • Fix issues with overlapping phone calls hindering progress
  • Fix rainbow wing default handling for item rando vs bingos
  • Handle warp issues if warping into a one-way warp tile
  • Prevent fighting radio tower until invasion (bug with Vanilla)
  • Fix visual bugs

Other resources with updates:

  • ZX Support - now supports many of the features in ZX. Even though at a global release for the main components, future updates will still be made to this tool. This is an extension of UPR-Speedchoice. Please report any missing functionalities not listed currently.

  • Warp Randomiser - now supports warp randomisation as part of item randomiser logic as the logic has been included. Requires enabling the warps pack and tweaking to your heart's content.