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How can I report a bug?

Before creating a report, review the Readme, this Wiki and the existing issues

Open the Debug folders from the Debug submenu, attach the .png and .txt file.

 

How does the Counter work?

OCR and several other utilities are used to scan screenshots of monster names and compares them against a list.

Monster nameplates processed using images passed through ImageMagick formula by realmadrid1809 + additional logic cleanup in PowerShell.

Utilities scripted with PowerShell 5.1 by AnonymousPoke.

 

Does the counter work on Linux, MacOS or mobile?

Unfortunately no - the Counter utilizes built in WinForms in Powershell + Tesseract OCR & ImageMagick.

 

Can I use ReShade?

No, it interferes with the way Archetype processes screenshots of the PokeMMO window.

 

Can I use custom string mods?

Yes, but you cannot modify the battle nameplate strings. The Counter will not work properly. The following images are examples of string mods we do not support.

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Does this work with custom PokeMMO client themes?

Yes, it will work with all custom themes, but the monster nameplate text will be modified to be OCR compatible.

Client theme.xml font values and graphical assets (AC folder) are inserted into the currently installed theme list.

 

Does the Counter track Shiny Pokémon?

Yes it does and it will also provide a prompt indicating a shiny is on the screen (extra step to prevent defeating or running from the shiny).

 

Does the Counter track Alpha Pokémon?

Yes, but only as a total count in the counter - will not add to the normal tracked monster count.

 

Does the Counter track Legendary Pokémon?

Yes.

 

How are Eggs and Fossils tracked?

You will need to manually set the count within the counter menu.

 

Does the counter track Zorua or Zoroark?

Due to this Pokémon and it's ability.. No.

 

Can the Counter track 2 different Pokémon in a double wild battle or horde?

Yes it does.

 

When I go into battle, the Counter does not change from idle (gray) state. What do I do?

Open a GitHub Issue and attach the debug files with your report.

 

How do I fix incorrect scanned Pokémon names with the 'Name Fix' file?

This should be done automatically via the counter when a scan fails and following the prompt. But, below is how to add manually.

When a monster is incorrectly scanned via OCR, you take the 'failed' name and place it on the left hand side of the semi-colon and then take the correct monster name and place to the right of the semi-colon.

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Example format: Gastiy; Gastly

You will need to restart the counter for these changes to take effect.

 

How do I manually remove additional characters/symbols from the failed scan?

Open up the 'Name Fix' file from the counter menu and take the partial/incorrect text and place on the left hand side of the semi-colon and then place the word 'Blank' on the right hand side of the semi-colon

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Example format: GastE; Blank

When a 'Blank' is provided on the right hand side of the semi-colon, this indicates the counter to completely remove that specific text - You will need to turn the counter OFF and then back ON for these changes to take effect

 

How do I make the Archetype Counter System Tray icon always visible?

This is controlled via the machine level by the user. Below is how to do this in Windows 11. If using Windows 10, you should be able to find the same option in the Settings.

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Can I create custom themes for the Overlay Mode?

This was a feature present in Version 3 that was removed in Version 4. However, many customization and quality of life settings have been added to provide a unique experience for each individual user. Version 3 has multiple bugs and performance issues which will not be addressed, we do not recommend using it and we will not provide support for it. If you still want to access Version 3, it can be found here.

 

How do I use OBS or StreamLabs with Archetype Counter?

Ensure you are using Windows Capture and the properties Window is "Archetype Counter GUI Overlay" and Capture Mode is "Window 10 (1903 and up)".

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Can I import count data from other applications?

  1. Navigate to \src\stored\Profile*\Config_Profile*_Encountered.txt, add Pokémon using the following format: #dex number - Pokémon (count)

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Example format: #132 - Ditto (24)

  1. Open the Config_Profile*.txt and add your total numerical count to Encountered_Count=

 

How do I update the Counter?

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Unless otherwise specifically stated in an update, you can copy / paste your old Hunt Profiles into the new version.

  1. Download the latest Counter files.
  1. Navigate to \src\stored\ and backup your Hunt Profile folders.
  1. Delete the old version entirely and extract into PokeMMO\data\mods like a normal fresh install
  1. Navigate to \src\stored\ and paste or drag your backed up Hunt Profiles into the new version.

 

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