"ROM hacking is generally accomplished through use of a hex editor" This is only slightly true. Rom Hacking can be done through the use of XSE as well. It has it own ability to bring up a hex viewer (Which I have) and also, scripting is hacking in its own respect as you must know some code in order to create your own events within the game. You can't just open up XSE , decide you want to create a mega pokemon war, and press a magic button and it happens.
It actually requires work. If you had a hack I would understand your argument, but alas.. I don't see one.