From d2fe515a84c6c72d28ef855f651c06e58d288861 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Michiel Sikma Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2019 23:04:22 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] First version of updates file --- updates.md | 60 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 60 insertions(+) create mode 100644 updates.md diff --git a/updates.md b/updates.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..136744f7 --- /dev/null +++ b/updates.md @@ -0,0 +1,60 @@ +## Gen 7 modifications + +The icons in `icons-gen7x` are from Gen 7 and have been modified for consistency with Gen 8. It features the old Mega Evolution icons (rather than the Gen 8 ones that are the Pokémon's regular icon with an added Mega Evolution badge), and the following changes: + +### Size changes + +In Gen 7, icons are 40×30. In Gen 8, they're 68×56 with the old sprites' center point moved up 1 px from the bottom. So to properly change their canvas size, they need to be anchored to the bottom and then moved up 1 px. See [the resize script](scripts/to_gen8_size.fish). + +### Contrast changes + +In Gen 8, the Pokémon sprites (*not* the item icons) have been modified to have slightly greater contrast. The edges are darker (originally `#202020`, now `#000000`) and other grayscales have been darkened as well, while non-gray colors have been left alone. + +The following modifications were applied: + +* `#202020` → `#000000` +* `#696969` → `#595959` +* `#424242` → `#343434` +* `#3c3c3c` → `#303030` +* `#464646` → `#363636` +* `#525252` → `#414141` +* `#62625a` → `#424242` +* `#333333` → `#404040` + +Note: when converting, make sure to prevent ImageMagick from adding a `gAMA` block, as it does by default. This causes the images to be displayed slightly differently despite having identical color values. + +### LPLE minor updates + +The following minor updates were part of LPLE: + +* Zubat, Golbat icons: inside of its mouth changed from `#202020` (outline color) to `#414141` +* Poliwhirl icon: highlight on its left eye changed from `#414141` to `#838373` (same color as on its belly) +* Venonat icon: fixed a transparent pixel error +* Wartortle icon: properly closed the outline on its head + +These updates have been backported to the 40×30 icons. + +## Icon sets + +The icons in this repository have been split up into three sets of Pokémon box sprites and item icons: + + + + + + +
Set nameSize (box, items)Description
icons32×3240×30Original icons from Gen 7 (core series; up to Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon). These are mostly legacy sprites that won't be updated (much) anymore.
icons‑gen7x32×3268×56Original icons from Gen 7, modified to be more consistent with Gen 8 sprites by changing the size and contrast (see below).
icons‑gen832×3268×56Original icons from Gen 8.
+ +## Icon notes + +Most icons have been taken from the game verbatim (except of course the shiny variants, which are all original), but some icons have been edited slightly. A couple of unofficial icons are included for convenience. + + + + + + + +
Icon fileU†Description
icons/pokemon/mega.png
✓
Based on the Mega Evolution badge from Gen 8 icons.
icons/pokemon/regular/meltan.png
✓
The Meltan icon from Gen 8, cropped down to 40×30.
icons/pokemon/regular/melmetal.png
✓
The Melmetal icon from Gen 8, edited to fit in 40×30.
icons/pokemon/unknown.png
Displayed while busy loading a box sprite or for glitch Pokémon.
+ +†: Unofficial icon \ No newline at end of file