PTD: v2.6.1 Trading is back! Keep your fans close and your hackers closer.

Version 2.6.1 is out! Trading is back! But first the usual announcements.

Want to play Ninja-ja? Get a shiny pikachu, shiny mew, shiny starter or have your suggestion for a weapon design to be used on Ninja-ja? Click here for more info on how you can get those things.

Get your shiny Zubat! Click here!

This week is Ninja-ja first update, and here is the list that Dan and I came up with:

• Android Version (0%)
• Tweaks (0%)
• Adding the Health Bar (50%)
• Graphic (100%)
• Programming (0%)
• Being able to lose (death) (50%)
• Graphic (100%)
• Programming (0%)
• Simple Point system (0%)
• Programming (0%)
• Sword mode (75%)
• Graphic (50%)
• Programming (100%)
• And a new different Bo Staff Mode (0%)
• Programming (0%) 

Okay now on to v2.6.1 a couple of new things on this update:

• Trading is back again.
• Shiny rate is now 1/1000 or 0.1% (more shinies!)
• You can trade mew again.

Also I added a link to a trade chat if any of you are interested you can go to that one or use the one on the forum.

Now making a game as popular as PTD is going to get attention from a lot of people. Some of those people enjoy exploiting and hacking game. This is going to happen when the game is played offline and all the information is easy to edit. So instead of fighting them I've talked to them, and here is the resolution. If anybody wants to play the game with pokemon that are easier to catch (hit them once and they will turn red), x3 exp given per kill, x5 money given per kill they can, why not? 

So here is the link to the official hacked PTD version http://www.hackedarcadegames.com/game/5714/Pokemon-Tower-Defense.html

Also if you feel like cloning your pokemon is a good way to pass the time then go ahead, no harm done.

But... what about all the legit fans, all the people that don't want all this hacking and duping and easy exp?

What about all the people that bought Ninja-ja or that donated in the past? Is that all for nothing?

Fans, I got your answer.... Multiplayer!

Multiplayer will be ran all on a server, similar to how MMOs work, so there will be no duping, no free shinies (the shiny rate will return to lower rates in multiplayer), everybody will start from scratch, and if you donated or bought Ninja-ja you will get the following benefits.

• You will get beta access to multiplayer (Play before anybody else)
• You will get your shiny codes again so that your shiny pikachu, starters, and mew will be added to your multiplayer account, and will be totally legit.
• You can think of Multiplayer almost as a sequel to PTD.
• All your single player profiles for PTD will not be deleted, ever.
• Multiplayer will be almost like a new game so it should be expected that you start over in a new game.
• You won't be able to import anything from single player to multiplayer or vice versa.
• The people who donated or bought Ninja-ja will get new codes, meaning they start over also but they might start over with a shiny starter (level 5) or a shiny pikachu (lvl 1) or shiny mew (lvl 1).
• All the levels on multiplayer will be different from single player.
• Multiplayer will have co-op and versus modes.
• There is no date on multiplayer, most of the focus right now is on single player.

PTD Weekly Update Progress: Update out now!

• Final Touches (100%)  
• Double Slap will no longer slap for more than it is supposed to (100%)
• On your profile "Pokemon" should be spelled correctly (100%)
• New Story Level (100%)
• Intro (100% done)
• Waves (100% done)
• Ending (100%)
• Adding Items to PokeMart ( Postponed until next update)
• New Evolutions (4) (100%)
• Graphics (4) (100% done)
• Shiny Graphic (4) (100% done)
• Add pokemon stats to game (4) (100% done)
• New Level Cap to 36 (100% done)
• Moves for 29 (3) (100% done) Skipping Natural Gift
• Moves for 30 (4) (100% done)
• Moves for 31 (4) (100% done)
• Moves for 32 (4) (100% done)
• Moves for 33 (8) (100% done)
• Moves for 34 (6) (100% done)
• Moves for 35 (2) (100% done)
• Moves for 36 (1) (100% done)

Again your feedback is very important, I would love to hear it. Have a good night.

Pokemon Tower Defense: Alpha v2.3 is out now! Small request

New update is out, it includes 5 new pokemon (2 exclusive to each version), a new level, and a bunch of bug fixes. Enjoy!

This week we are giving away another shiny pokemon, thanks again to my friend at PlayTowerDefenceGames.com, the clues are a little harder this time so good luck. Click here to start your mystery gift code hunt.

For people who get stuck on "Waiting on Server" I could not fix it in time but you can expect it to be fixed by next week. The server wasn't ready in time for the update.

For people that haven't received their evolution stone codes for donating $10 or more, I'm still sending those out, if you really want yours right away send me an email and I will get it to you as soon as possible. 

I sent the update to the following websites:

Newground - Updated
PlayTowerDefenseGames - Updated
Gamerfish - Updated
Mofunzone - Sent but not yet updated
Freeworldgroup - Updated
funnygames - Sent but not yet updated
Minijuegos - Sent but not yet updated
Onemorelevel  - Updated
PTD Forums - Updated

If you play on a different site please don't ask me to send them the update.

You can download the apk, swf or exe by clicking on the Game Downloads tab at the top of the blog.

We have gotten a lot of great artist applications, and if you sent one in and haven't heard from us it doesn't mean you aren't getting picked, Dan and I still need to sit down and decide who has what we are looking for. For those that are interested in applying you can still apply.

Dan and I are looking to add more members to our development crew and right now what we need the most is a capable artist. Somebody that wants to work with us on our next games. This is a paid position. All communication will be done online. Here is what we are looking for:

• A passion for games.
• A passion for making art.
• 18 years or older.
• Must have a portfolio.

Also these next requirements are extra but if you have these it will make you more likely to be picked.

• Be able to animate.
• 3D modeling experience.
• Vector art
• Concept art
• Game development experience (web games, console games, apps)
• Flash experience.

We can't wait to check out everybody's art :) so just email me at sotero86@gmail.com with "Artist Position" as the subject and we can talk about further details.

I have a small request, I wish to take next week off from updating, basically so I can rest a bit and get some other things in order. Let me know what you think.

PTD: This week's edition of What's Next?

Okay so a new week a new poll and new updates to come. Let's go!

For the poll I want you guys to decide part of the story, sorta like interactive story telling. You and Joey will be going back to Viridian Forest to capture and train some more. So should Joey capture a pikachu on his visit there? You decide!

Also I will be adding a FAQ Page soon that should answer a lot of questions, from updating the game, to why does Brock keep taking my pokemon. (Because you dropped it), also an unofficial forum seems to have made an appearance check it out and maybe we will make it an official forum :)

This week is not only about Pokemon Tower Defense. I will be showing off "Ninja-ja" our next game! It will be a reallllyyyyy early alpha version, but I want you guys to check it out and bring feedback every step of the way. This game will only be for the phones so keep that in mind, it also uses the multi-touch features of your phone.

Last but not least. What's next for PTD? This week will be all about compiling all the feedback/ideas/suggestions that you guys have brought up, from my email, comments on the blog, comments on newgrounds, and just making a giant list of things you guys want and trying to get those in order of what you guys want the most. Besides that a couple of new features are coming:

• The Pokemart - Buy items using special SD coins that you can get in a number of ways. (More on that below), you can also buy items with the money you earn in the game.
• Items menu - Use items that you buy in the pokemart or get while playing the game.
• Viridian Forest Free Roam Level - Can't capture pikachu? Want to fight higher level pokemon to level up fast? This is your place.
• Save your profile info online - A lot of people have been asking for this, and it should make things a lot easier. You will make an account (just email and password) that will store all your pokemon info, so that you can play where ever you want and not have to fear about losing your data!
• Other things! - I can't promise you yet but you might be getting the first Challenge mode level, can you beat brock without your nice little Butterfree and your high level pokemon? We will find out.

Okay so more about those SD Coins (Sam Dan Coins). Well basically each day when you play the game and you log in with your online profile you will get a free SD Coin. You can use the coins to buy stuff like rare candies, evolution stones etc. Other games that I make will also give you an SD Coin per day just for login in the game. Another way to get them is to beat a challenge level, the first time you beat it you will be awarded some SD Coins. The last way, and fastest way, to get SD Coins is to buy them with real money (This is not ready yet.)

Again let me know what you think in the comments below or just send me an email. Lastly just reminding you guys about the Mystery Code.

Also don't forget to get your Shiny Starter, by donating any amount you will receive a code that you can put in the mystery gift and change your starter into a shiny. Also if you donate 10 or more you will also get rare candies and evolutions stone, finally if you donate 20 or more you will get all the previous gifts plus your very own shiny Mew!  To donate click on the donate button on the top right corner of the page.

NOTE: I'm currently giving out the shiny starters the other gifts will be given out this week coming up.

Pokemon Tower Defense: Level 6 progress, Weekly Updates, and more.

UPDATE 3: Level is about 85.111233232% done! About an hour if everything goes smoothly!

UPDATE 2: Update is still coming tonight, just a heads up this next level is going to be a free roam level, meaning no candy, you can capture everything in the level, bunch of waves. The levels are design as a good way to level up and capture pokemon, however no money will be awarded in the free roam levels. If I have some extra time I will include 2 free roam levels in this update so that it's easier to get pikachu.


UPDATE: This next update will be done by Sunday night the latest, won't be done today Saturday :( Thanks for your patience.

Hey guys! It's me again, so it looks like most of you want the updates to come on a weekly basis (me too!). I think that looking forward to an update on a weekly basis is fun, it reminds me of waiting each week for my favorite tv show to come on so I can watch it. Out of 2442 (I swear this thing got reset or something) 21% wanted monthly big juicy updates but, 78% wanted weekly quick updates!

This next poll is about where you play the game, I'm interest to see which version I should focus on more.

I'm making a list for level 6 so you guys can see where the progress is at, I must note that coming up with a level probably takes longer than actually making it.

New Pokemon, with all Moves up to lvl 20:

• Spearow with 3 new moves (100% done)
• Nidoran Male with 1 new move (100% done)
• Nidoran Female with 1 new move (100%, done)
• Jigglypuff with 4 new moves (100% done)
• Mankey with 3 new moves (100% done) (Not doing the move Covet since there are no items)

New Evolutions with all Moves up to lvl 20:

• Nidorina no new moves (100% done)
• Nidorino no new moves (100% done)
• Fearow no new moves (100% done)

Also don't forget to get your Shiny Starter, by donating any amount you will receive a code that you can put in the mystery gift and change your starter into a shiny. Also if you donate 10 or more you will also get rare candies and evolutions stone, finally if you donate 20 or more you will get all the previous gifts plus your very own shiny Mew!  To donate click on the donate button on the top right corner of the page.

NOTE: I'm currently giving out the shiny starters the other gifts will be given out at a later date.

A fan of the game, Peter Thompson, wrote a great article that has to do with this game. You guys should check it out ! http://thompsonpeters.blogspot.com/2011/03/whats-in-game-would-roselia-by-any.html

Also I'm making a tab with the latest links to the game, so that it's easier to find, but I will post them here just in case.

Newground (for mobile/computer browser): http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/566150
Megaupload APK download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2SU40OT5

Pokemon Tower Defense: Small update for people who donated.

I'm sending out the emails to all those who donated to get their shiny starters, you will need a new version of the game which you can find here (I also changed the link on the other blog post)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2SU40OT5


This version activates Mystery Gift, and lets you put in the code for you shiny pokemon.
If you donated $10 or more you will be getting something else that I'm still working on, if you donated $20 or more you will get even more additional stuff.

If you play in Newgrounds I uploaded a new version there but it might take a little bit until it actually shows up, I emailed tom over at Newgrounds to see if something was wrong.

If you didn't donate and don't plan on donating anytime soon you don't really need this update right now.

If you want to donate but don't know how or have questions just post a comment here or email me directly. To donate just click on the donate button to the top right of this page.

And just to remind you guys a new level will be coming out this weekend, and you can finally get your badges :D