Help Thread: Quick Questions & Answers

[Uncommon]

I am wondering how i can add the Iv grades that i have seen in some hacks like: 31Iv would be S and 0 Iv would be E-.
Want to implement it into my own hack.

It's explained in this thread, credit to doesntknowhowtoplay. This post (from the same thread) has step-by-step instructions.

 

[Andrewjessica]

It's explained in this thread, credit to doesntknowhowtoplay. This post (from the same thread) has step-by-step instructions.

Thanks :D

 

[C me]

Is there a way to check whether you're inside/in a cave/route/city from a script/available asm routine?

 

[ByakuFubuki]

Hi. I hope this is the right thread to post this.

I tried to change some TMs in Emerald following frog's tutorial (I can't post links yet) and everything works fine, but as I change a Pok?mon's TM compatibility through G3HS, the following one will have their Pok?dex entry replaced by "\x" (it also happens when I change a name or ability, maybe even evolutionary methods).

Is there a way to fix or prevent this or an alternative tool to change TM compatibility? I had started to write the entries myself, but I'm afraid some other data will get replaced if I fix them all like this.

 

[colonelsalt]

Is there a reliable way to find particular sprites/images in unlZ-GBA? I changed the intro sprite for Professor Oak many months ago and stupidly forgot to note the repointed offset.

Now, after trying my hand at Black Charizard's 239-color title screen tutorial, I've found that changing the title screen palette changes Oak's palette as well, and I should like to re-insert his sprite to remedy this-- except I can't find it anymore. The player and rival sprites appear more or less in their normal unlZ-GBA indices, but the Professor Oak sprite is nowhere to be found.

Is there a way to solve this without having to carefully look through every single image in the ROM?

 

[Meister G. Rool]

What is the general consensus opinion on using tiles already found in the game? I'm editing Professor Oak's lab in Fire Red to a post-office and, as you might've guessed, there aren't a lot of tiles to go with a post office.

So really, all the tiles for boxes and tables are already in the game. Would it be amateurish (which is exactly what I am, but I digress) to just redo Oak's lab with the same tiles or should I just find more updated versions of the tiles in the game?

 

[NewDenverCity]

What is the general consensus opinion on using tiles already found in the game? I'm editing Professor Oak's lab in Fire Red to a post-office and, as you might've guessed, there aren't a lot of tiles to go with a post office.

So really, all the tiles for boxes and tables are already in the game. Would it be amateurish (which is exactly what I am, but I digress) to just redo Oak's lab with the same tiles or should I just find more updated versions of the tiles in the game?

No, there are a ton of hacks that use the same tiles as vanilla. And even if you wanted new ones, you'd be hard pressed to find indoor ones that look good, so it'd be fine.

 

[Desert Stream~]

I'm making a firered hack, and I want to make it so you get a hoenn starter, and your rival gets another pokemon (like mareep) but it looks weird, because he is choosing between the same poke balls as you.

basiccly I want the professor to hand him the pokemon, instead of him going to the table.

 

[Meister G. Rool]

No, there are a ton of hacks that use the same tiles as vanilla. And even if you wanted new ones, you'd be hard pressed to find indoor ones that look good, so it'd be fine.

Thank you very much. That takes a lot of pressure off of my shoulders.

So now an actual question on scripting; Is it impossible for a script to be on the same place as a warp? For example, when the player enters a house he's automatically moved somewhere inside the house?

 

[chrunch]

Thank you very much. That takes a lot of pressure off of my shoulders.

So now an actual question on scripting; Is it impossible for a script to be on the same place as a warp? For example, when the player enters a house he's automatically moved somewhere inside the house?

Assuming you're talking about activating a script as soon as you enter the house, yes, it's called a level script. Here's a guide to make one.

 

[Licholas]

Hi,

I'm looking to hide the level of battling Pokemon in FR/LG - i.e. a wild Pidgey attacks and I don't see its level or gender for that matter, it could be a question mark, whatever, without actually changing the level or gender of the encounters. I'd also like to hide the # of HP my pokemon has. I'm not technically proficient by any means, so the simpler the fix, the better.

If it's already been posted, sorry, I haven't the time to search the entire forum!

 

[Sayuri]

I'm making a firered hack, and I want to make it so you get a hoenn starter, and your rival gets another pokemon (like mareep) but it looks weird, because he is choosing between the same poke balls as you.

basiccly I want the professor to hand him the pokemon, instead of him going to the table.

If I understand your question correctly, you'd just need a simple givepokemon script.

Spoiler:

#dynamic 0x800000

#org @main
(your script)
fanfare 0x13E
msgbox @getpoke 0x4
waitfanfare
closeonkeypress
(rest of your script)

#org @getpoke
= [rival] got MAREEP!

 

[Desert Stream~]

When I make a new map, it has the outdoor tiles, how do I get the indoor ones?

 

[Goblin the Cat]

Are there any tutorials out there for making your own GBA cartridges for a hack? Not trying to sell these lol, making them more so for the novelty.

Probably obvious but I'm not talking about flash carts in case anyone was going to suggest it. I just want to turn on the GBA and instantly start playing, no menus.

 

[PurpleOrange]

When I make a new map, it has the outdoor tiles, how do I get the indoor ones?

in advance map, open your map, click on header, scroll to the bottom, there will be two boxes; Tileset 1; and Tileset 2, change the numbers in the boxes, then click Change tileset :)

 

[Sayuri]

How do I properly refresh the map after using setmaptile? I've tried using the "special" and it never works; I always have to leave the map then go back in order for the tile(s) to have changed.

 

[destinedjagold]

How do I properly refresh the map after using setmaptile? I've tried using the "special" and it never works; I always have to leave the map then go back in order for the tile(s) to have changed.

Put this code...

special 0x8E

...right after your setmaptile codes.

If you're using a level script, then you should use Script Type #1, which is "setmaptile" script.

 

[Cam]

Does anyone know where i can get Unnamed Trainer Editor?

The links on the thread are dead, and im not going to install VB 2010 just so i can compile the source off the creator's github once.

 

[Mana1]

Does anyone know where i can get Unnamed Trainer Editor?

The links on the thread are dead, and im not going to install VB 2010 just so i can compile the source off the creator's github once.

crunch uploaded a mirror, we're in the process of fixing the attachments :c >>> click here.

 

[CynicalUnicorn]

I'm trying to make a 6th gen-lite Emerald hack and am adding 71 moves from later games. Nothing too fancy (no Elemental Pledges or Terrain moves with particularly complicated scripting), just moves that might logically exist in the 3rd gen game (like Night Slash or Draco Meteor, with effects that more or less exist already).

Is there a way to add additional TMs? A quick look at Bulbapedia shows that Emerald's save structure allows for up to 64 TM and HM slots in the bag, and of course 58 are in the base game, leaving 6 free slots for new TMs. How much work does it take to add more? If the answer is "a whole lot," then would it be more practical to add them as move tutor moves instead?