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PC System

Basic PC

A default PC object is available by navigating to: Objects > Default > PC

This object uses the following simple script:

msg(%player% booted up the PC.)&pc

Advanced PC

You can create a custom root object for a more dynamic PC experience. Below is an example used in Sinnoh:

xy(0,-19)
%random%=animation(1995/sinnohpclightson,map+16,0,0,12,6,5,100,loop)
%random%.opacity(0)
xy()
msg(%player% booted up the PC!)&sfx=pc_on.ogg&!with=%random%&!opacity=100&with=%random%&opacity=0&pc
What it does:

  1. xy(0,-19) / xy()

    • Temporarily offsets the visual layer to correctly place the animation.

  2. %random% = animation(...)

    • Loads an animation sinnohpclightson at an offset layer map+16 to simulate the PC screen lighting up.

  3. %random%.opacity(0)

    • Starts the animation invisible.

  4. Main Command

    • Displays the boot-up message.
    • Plays a sound effect (pc_on.ogg).
    • Fades the animation in (!with=%random% & !opacity=100).
    • Then fades it out (with=%random% & opacity=0).
    • Opens the PC interface.

Kyledove’s Pory-PC

This is a fun, decorative PC you can place directly on any map as an NPC. It’s perfect for seasonal events, field areas, or anywhere you want players to access the PC without needing a building or Pokémon Center nearby. Feel free to convert this into your own root object.

%random%=npc(00pxgufr,down)
%random%.msg(<name:Pory-PC,33,186,186> Bzzt! Want to access your PC?)&answers=Yes,No
Yes=%random%.answer(%player% booted up the PC.)&pc

Pokengine supports the Box Link item introduced in Gen 8, allowing players to access their PC boxes from anywhere, without needing to visit a Pokémon Center or interact with a PC terminal. All you have to do is give the item to players &item=06vmnc0o.

https://pokengine.org/items/06vmnc0o/Box+Link

Box Link fundamentally changes the traditional Pokémon gameplay loop, so it should be used with care and intention.

🛑 Why Use with Caution?

  • Removes one of the reasons to return to settlements, cutting out a key element of pacing.

  • Reduces player exposure to wild encounters and potential risks on return trips.

  • Undermines game economy loops (healing, buying/selling, party management at towns).

  • May reduce the impact of resource management and route planning.

✅ When It's Appropriate

  • Post-game convenience for experienced players.

  • As a reward unlock, not something handed out at the start.

🚫 Disabling Box Link in Key Areas When Box Link is enabled, it's crucial to disable it temporarily during specific parts of the game where its usage would break intended challenge or progression.

Where to Disable It - Gyms

  • Elite Four / Champion battles

  • Trainer Gauntlets or Battle Towers

  • Story segments with multi-trainer progression (e.g., caves, hideouts)

  • Any area where healing opportunities are deliberately limited

Why Disable It?

If left enabled:

  • Players can freely swap party members mid-challenge, bypassing strategic planning.

  • It effectively allows unlimited healing by rotating fainted Pokémon to the PC.

  • It removes the endurance element designed into multi-trainer routes or gauntlets.

This undermines both the tension and intended difficulty of major story and battle segments.

✅ How to Disable It

Use scripting to temporarily set:

var[boxlink]=1

Automatic Var

You can automate this by setting var[boxlink]=1 when entering an area or map, and restoring it upon leaving or after completion.

Global PC

If your region has been approved for Global PC support, you'll need to use a different method to access the global PC system instead of the default one.

Ensure all your PCs use a shared root object (rather than coding each one individually).

User Experience

It’s a bad user experience if only a few PCs access the Global PC while others do not. Always keep user experience in mind!

Example (Retro Kanto)

if champion
msg(%PLAYER% booted up the PC.)&pc=transfer
else
msg(%PLAYER% turned on the PC.)&pc

You can substitute champion with any appropriate event or variable condition, such as: if ev[globalpc_unlocked]

User Experience

If your region hasn't been granted access to the Global PC, the game will fallback to regular PC behavior automatically, even if &pc=transfer is used.