Main vs Side Pokémon Rom Hack/ Fan Games

MAIN VS. SIDE POKEMON FAN GAME DIFFERENTIATION

A rom hack/fan game should be submitted to the "MAIN" series if it meets the following requirements (subject to series moderator discretion):

1. The game is either:

A) A hack of a main or "core" series Pokémon entry (e.g. Red, Gold, Emerald, Platinum, Black)

B) Is a fan game that follows the same gameplay style as a main series Pokémon entry. This includes any of, but not limited to, the following:

i. Gyms - collect badges (generally 8) to advance through to the Pokémon League
ii. Battles - turn-based system, where Pokémon fight in single, double or triple battles (options to use items, switch to another party member, or run from battle) against wild Pokémon or trainers
iii. Stats - affecting a Pokémon's performance in battle, and which increase as the Pokémon levels up
iv. Items - including healing, key, catching, and held items
v. Catching - using balls to capture wild Pokémon and add to the Pokédex
vi. Evolution - via methods such as levelling up, trade, stone, or friendship

2. The game must be completed (no demos, alphas, betas). As an example, there would be a credits sequence at the end of gameplay.

3. In addition, the following rules must be satisfied, regarding acceptance of the game on SRC: https://pastebin.com/rtWTSdpx

Notes:

-Any games that do not meet these criteria (e.g. hacks of Colosseum or Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, or homebrew games like Pokémon Mini) should be submitted to the "SIDE" series.

-All games currently in the "MAIN" series who do not meet these requirements shall remain there, unless a majority of runners of that game agree to migrate to the "SIDE" series.