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1. Version History
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

1. Version History

Follow the evolution of the Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire walkthrough guide, from its initial release to the final updates, including major milestones and content additions.

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Follow the evolution of the Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire walkthrough guide, from its initial release to the final updates, including major milestones and content additions.

Hey there! So you're diving into Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, huh? Awesome! Every great adventure has its own story, and this guide is no different. Think of this section as looking back at how this very walkthrough came to be, kind of like checking the game's own little history book. It’s not about in-game events, but how the guide itself was built, version by version.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Version .62 (September 3, 2006): This is where it all began! The guide was first released with 5 badges completed and other sections already finished. The author was looking for feedback, so if you ever felt something was missing, this is when they were asking for it!
  2. 2
    Version .75 (September 7, 2006): Just a few days later, the author pushed forward to Fortree City, getting up to the 6th badge. Progress was quick!
  3. 3
    Version .87 (September 18, 2006): Making solid headway, the guide reached the 7th badge in Mossdeep City, and the Space Center was also fully documented.
  4. 4
    Version .95 (October 10, 2006): After about a month, the guide covered all 8 badges. The plan was to tackle a side quest before heading into the Elite Four, with the post-game content and Elite Four itself planned for the next big update.
  5. 5
    Version .97 (December 11, 2006): A bit of a gap here, but the author returned having completed the Elite Four. However, the walkthrough wasn't quite done – there were still side quests and post-Elite Four activities to cover.
  6. 6
    Version .99 (January 31, 2007): Motivation might have been low, but a lot of side quests were completed after beating the Elite Four. The main remaining piece was the Battle Frontier and anything else that might have been missed.
  7. 7
    Version .99a (February 1, 2007): The Battle Frontier was added, including its general rules, but the individual battle sites were still a work in progress.
  8. 8
    Version 1.00 (February 4, 2007): And here it is – the main walkthrough was finally completed! After about 8 months of work, the guide was officially finished.
  9. 9
    Version 1.25 (July 11, 2007): Updates continued, adding a section on legendary Pokémon (found within the side quests after the Elite Four) and the TM/HM list to the item section.
  10. 10
    Version 1.30 (October 10, 2016): The final update tidied up the Types chart at the end of the guide, bringing this long journey to a close.
Tips
  • Think of this history like a developer's log – it shows how much effort and time goes into making a comprehensive guide.
  • It's pretty cool to see how the guide grew alongside the author's own progress in the game!

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