Black 2 hack: Pokemon Blaze Black 2: Where Actual Pokemon Size Matters [v2.0]

[mindless_desperado]

Welcome to "Size Matters" for Blaze Black 2!​

Size Matters is an edited ROM hack of Blaze Black 2, a very popular ROM hack for Pokemon Black 2. The idea is pretty simple, but I will go in-depth of what I've accomplished. Let's get started!
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Summary:
- This ROM hack fulfills a couple of things. Every single Pokemon has had their stats adjusted based on their respective sizes and weights, all calculated with a formula.
- To account for the vast size differences (Wailord vs Shaymin), my solution was to have weighted formulas that try to bring their respective weights and sizes closer together.
- But it doesn't stop there! I've also introduced weighted scaling based on their typings too. The Speed stat, for example, is calculated based on typing bonuses and the adjustments for weight, size, and speed.
All of this goes into building their stats. I've found that it makes for a (more) challenging experience than Blaze Black 2.

Changelog:

Spoiler:

v1.1
- Slakoth and Slaking removed "Truant" ability. They now have "Thick Fat".
- Replaced Google Sheets with Excel-Online.
- MASTER tab and STATS tab were revised/created.
- STATS tab introduces a much better way to view Pokemon stats, thanks to data bars!

v2.0
- Stats have been rebalanced for all Pokemon. Most remain similar, however Normal, Grass, and Bug have had major re-work. They should be more viable now.
- To maintain consistency and future edits, Pokemon that had alternative forms are now included in the stat re-work.
(e.g. Deoxys forms are all the same -- Same size/typing, Shaymin/Shaymin Sky are different -- different size/typing)
- Changed Archen and Archeops ability to "Speed Boost"
- Added DIFF tab in Pokedex. A fun way to compare my stat changes with the original pokemon stats.
v2.0 Excel-Online Pokedex

Pictures:

Spoiler:

Important Notes:
- This ROM hack utilizes the Complete patch of Blaze Black 2 v1.1. You must play with this patch for my patch to work.
- Some typings are better than others, loosely based on real life.
- You'll find that many Pokemon that are underused are a lot better now. Exeggutor is one of the strongest psychic types!
- Size Matters. Uxie, Mesprit, Mew, Jirachi are all small. They are some of the worst psychic types.
- Some Pokemon cannot be changed from their default stats due to crashing when changing stats. These Pokemon include Eevee, Cinccino and Minccino.
- Most importantly: this may be unbalanced... as I'm still playtesting, and there are very strange facts that you will have to deal with. Smeargle is heavier than Blissey... and not much shorter. Their stats are pretty much identical.

View the Size Matters Pokedex here:
v2.0 Excel-Online Pokedex

Here is a summary of all of the calculated scaling totals for each type:

Spoiler:

Credits go to:

1. Drayano and the Blaze Black 2 team. To use this ROM hack, download BlazeBlack2 and verify it works first:
   https://projectpokemon.org/home/forums/topic/24126-pokémon-blaze-black-2-pokémon-volt-white-2/
2. The picture that inspired it all. Here's an awesome graphic that shows off a pokemon size comparison:
   https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/1boyqp/from_vp_every_single_pokemon_height_in_comparison/

Thank you to Drayano for allowing me to post this! <3
Lastly, please leave a comment below if you feel like there can be improvements! Do the type calculations not make sense to you? Please feel free to share and I'll consider/discuss the idea.

Download Below:

 

[Pokemaniac Zaheer]

Makes sense

 

[mindless_desperado]

Makes sense

Thanks mate, I'm glad someone else thinks so ;)
Just released a new update, which includes a better formatted Pokedex and some small changes to the hack itself. I hope it's much easier to read now.

 

[mindless_desperado]

Released a new update that has some pretty major revisions. Normal, Grass, and Bug types seemed too low in comparison to other typings so they got buffed. I also did major adjustments to the typing bonuses. I wasn't really proud of my first version, but I'm glad to say this update makes me a lot happier. Have to say, it's been hilarious finding out different facts while doing this project. Furret vs Braviary is a good example 🙂

 

[rwbonesy]

Not really sure why you wouldn't wait for Redux first, but hey.

 

[mindless_desperado]

Not really sure why you wouldn't wait for Redux first, but hey.

Funny thing about that, Drayano actually mentioned it too. My honest plan was to see how well this is received and then go from there. Plus the tools necessary to edit stats may not be out for a while after Redux is released. We will have to wait and see.

 

[Super UwU Boy]

I have to say it: XD.