Catch Pokemon in pure ASCII, live over Telnet.
Watch ASCII characters come to life as Pokemon. Create a unique trainer name, catch every Gen 1 favorite over Telnet, and check back each day to unlock a random Pokemon. Can you catch 'em all?
telnet why-ntsc.gl.at.ply.gg 62201140x40Game Setup
- 1. Search for Terminal and open it.
- 2. Install telnet:
brew install telnet - 3. Paste:
telnet why-ntsc.gl.at.ply.gg 62201 - 4. Press Enter to connect.
- 5. Watch the good boi sprint across your welcome screen.
Trainer Progress Rules
Choose a unique trainer name the first time you connect. Next time, type the same name to continue your progress.
Type catch to throw the Pokeball. Each capture registers a new Pokemon to your Pokedex.
A new Pokemon appears every day. Check back daily or you might miss a rare one.
Pokedex View
Type pokedex or dex to view your Pokedex grid.
Numbers highlighted in red are the Pokemon you have already caught.
Type any red number to view that Pokemon in ASCII.
Your Pokedex is tied to your unique trainer name, so your progress carries over every time.