diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ce0b6b4c734d..d22891fdf02c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,14 +2,25 @@ ## What is the pokeemerald Expansion? -The pokeemerald Expansion is a collection of feature branches that can be integrated into existing [pokeemerald](https://github.com/pret/pokeemerald) projects. - -## What feature branches are included? - -- **[Battle Engine Upgrade](../tree/battle_engine):** Upgrades the battle engine in pokeemerald to newer Generation games' standards. It also adds newer moves and abilities. -- **[Pokémon Expansion](../tree/pokemon_expansion):** Adds Pokémon from newer Generations and makes them available in the National Dex. It also updates base stats and other Pokémon info. -- **[Item Expansion](../tree/item_expansion):** Adds items from newer Generations and also updates item effects for field use. -- **[master](../tree/master):** Combines the above branches into one single branch for the sake of convenience. Note that this branch is only updated once in a while, so you must merge manually if you want the latest features. +The Pokeemerald Expansion is a collection of feature branches that can be integrated into existing [pokeemerald](https://github.com/pret/pokeemerald) projects. + +## What features are included? +- Upgraded battle engine. + - Fairy Type. + - Physical/Special/Status Category Split. + - New moves and abilities up to SwSh. + - Options to change behaviors and data by generation. + - Mega Evolution and Primal Reversion + - Z-Moves +- Pokémon Species from newer Generations (with the option to disable them if needed). + - Updates Hoenn's Regional Dex to match ORAS'. + - Updates National Dex incorporating all the new species. + - Option to change base stats by generation. + - New evolution methods. + - Hidden Abilities data (How to make them available is up to the user). +- Items from newer Generations and updated item effects for battle and field use. + +Certain mechanics, moves, abilities and species sprites are missing. For more information, see [the project's milestones](https://github.com/rh-hideout/pokeemerald-expansion/milestones). ## Who maintains the project? @@ -19,7 +30,7 @@ The project has now gotten larger and DizzyEgg is now maintaining the project as ## Can I contribute even if I'm not a member of ROM Hacking Hideout? -Yes! Contributions are welcome via Pull Requests and they will be reviewed by maintainers. Please note that PRs to master are not accepted, as master is only intended to be a merged branch. +Yes! Contributions are welcome via Pull Requests and they will be reviewed by maintainers. Don't feel discouraged if we take a bit to review your PR, we'll get to it. ## What is ROM Hacking Hideout?