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Tutorial [Ruby] Adding New Types
Started by destinedjagold November 17th, 2013 9:48 PM- 28642 views
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Note...
Things You'll Need...
Steps...
2. Go to 1485 in Unlz-GBA.
3. Save the image and open it to any image-editing programs (like MSPaint) and add your new type.
4. Import the new type image back.
6. Close Unlz-GBA and open your ROM with a Hex Editor.
7. Move the strength and weakness table, which is found in address 1F9720, to a new offset.
8. Repoint the strength and weakness table to your new offset.
9. Add new strength/weakness values on your new table.
10. Update your editing tool's .ini file.
11. Repoint the type names table.
12. Insert new type names.
Reference...
Types' Hex Values
Damage Multiplier
Credits...
Resource...
This tutorial will teach you how to add new types to your Ruby ROMs.
However, it will sacrifice the Contest Move types. So if you don't plan on adding the Contests in your ROM, then this tutorial is for you.
Also note that I absolutely have no idea where the type palletes are located.
And if you want a FireRed/LeafGreen version of this tutorial, check out Dragoon's thread.
Things You'll Need...
- Hex Editor
- Unlz-GBA
Steps...
0. Save a back-up copy of your ROM.
1. Open your ROM with Unlz-GBA.
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2. Go to 1485 in Unlz-GBA.
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3. Save the image and open it to any image-editing programs (like MSPaint) and add your new type.
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4. Import the new type image back.
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6. Close Unlz-GBA and open your ROM with a Hex Editor.
7. Move the strength and weakness table, which is found in address 1F9720, to a new offset.
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8. Repoint the strength and weakness table to your new offset.
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9. Add new strength/weakness values on your new table.
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10. Update your editing tool's .ini file.
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11. Repoint the type names table.
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12. Insert new type names.
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Reference...
Strengths And Weaknesses Table Address
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Types' Hex Values
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Damage Multiplier
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Credits...
- Coolboyman's Type Strengths and Weaknesses Table Thread.
- Dragoon's contribution in the Adding New Types Research Thread.
Resource...
- Pokémon Game Editor
- My Text2Hex Tool - Note that this tool can't convert symbols or spaces.
I had no idea It's that easy XD
Thanks.. If I will ever hack Ruby again, I might use it!
Do you have an idea where the Strength/Weakness is in FireRed?
Thanks.. If I will ever hack Ruby again, I might use it!
Do you have an idea where the Strength/Weakness is in FireRed?
I had no idea It's that easy XD
Thanks.. If I will ever hack Ruby again, I might use it!
Do you have an idea where the Strength/Weakness is in FireRed?
I linked Coolboyman's documentation on the Credits section of the tutorial.Thanks.. If I will ever hack Ruby again, I might use it!
Do you have an idea where the Strength/Weakness is in FireRed?
Anyway...
Fire Red: 24F050
Hm...Maybe I should include the addresses on the Reference section.
Here's the number for Emerald for the type pictures: 2110
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Pokémon Theta Emerald EX: https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=386240
Pokémon Theta Emerald EX: https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=386240
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Things You'll Need...
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8. Repoint the strength and weakness table to your new offset.
9. Add new strength/weakness values on your new table.
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Wait, what kind of Hex-Editing program did you use?
Things You'll Need...
- Hex Editor
- Unlz-GBA
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6. Close Unlz-GBA and open your ROM with a Hex Editor.
7. Move the strength and weakness table, which is found in address 1F9720, to a new offset.
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8. Repoint the strength and weakness table to your new offset.
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9. Add new strength/weakness values on your new table.
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Wait, what kind of Hex-Editing program did you use?
Any hex editing program will work.But I normally use Hex Workshop v6, since that's the hex editing program I first used when I started ROM hacking.
YAPE can still open a ROM with mons that have new types- you just need to change the MaxTypeVal variable, which is defined in data\common\romdata.ini.
It's also worth noting that near the end of the 3rd gen type chart you'll find an FE FE 00 entry- this is important, as any match-ups after stop taking effect when Foresight or Odor Sleuth are used.
It's also worth noting that near the end of the 3rd gen type chart you'll find an FE FE 00 entry- this is important, as any match-ups after stop taking effect when Foresight or Odor Sleuth are used.
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DJG, just a suggestion, but use offsets with UnLz along with the numbers since not everyone is working on a vanilla rom. Some of the newcomers might not have a good grasp on UnLz's numbering system and won't know what to do when the image is in a different location. Other than that, nice tutorial.:)
Also, for anyone that needs the palettes, try using the logger that is built into VBA to find them. If that doesn't work, find them in the palette viewer and then use APE to search the rom.
Edit: I wonder if we can add new types to FR by expanding the image and the table.... Might be a cool feature for the 649 patch once I stabilize it.
Also, for anyone that needs the palettes, try using the logger that is built into VBA to find them. If that doesn't work, find them in the palette viewer and then use APE to search the rom.
Edit: I wonder if we can add new types to FR by expanding the image and the table.... Might be a cool feature for the 649 patch once I stabilize it.
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DJG, just a suggestion, but use offsets with UnLz along with the numbers since not everyone is working on a vanilla rom. Some of the newcomers might not have a good grasp on UnLz's numbering system and won't know what to do when the image is in a different location. Other than that, nice tutorial.:)
Also, for anyone that needs the palettes, try using the logger that is built into VBA to find them. If that doesn't work, find them in the palette viewer and then use APE to search the rom.
Edit: I wonder if we can add new types to FR by expanding the image and the table.... Might be a cool feature for the 649 patch once I stabilize it.
Hey karatekid, i see you are also interested in adding new types to firered. If you want to help I have a thread in the research and development section so far I have everything except how to add the new type's icon to the image since it doesn't have contest moves to override in firered. Your help would be great.Also, for anyone that needs the palettes, try using the logger that is built into VBA to find them. If that doesn't work, find them in the palette viewer and then use APE to search the rom.
Edit: I wonder if we can add new types to FR by expanding the image and the table.... Might be a cool feature for the 649 patch once I stabilize it.
Also DJG,
You might want to add how to change the types name in the game so it doesn't make a bunch of weird symbols there instead.
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Also DJG,
You might want to add how to change the types name in the game so it doesn't make a bunch of weird symbols there instead.
Oh...right...that...You might want to add how to change the types name in the game so it doesn't make a bunch of weird symbols there instead.
Forgot about that... >.>
I'll add that part later this weekend.
edit: done~
Any hex editing program will work.
But I normally use Hex Workshop v6, since that's the hex editing program I first used when I started ROM hacking.
I have a Notepad with a Hex Editor plugin, but I didn't see the select "block status".
But I normally use Hex Workshop v6, since that's the hex editing program I first used when I started ROM hacking.
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I have a Notepad with a Hex Editor plugin, but I didn't see the select "block status".
Plugins have soooo many less features. Use a real hex editor like HxD or HexWorkshop.:p
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hey, ??? Type can be replaced with fairy type? A friend told me that it can't. :(
And I tried to repoint, but to verify message appeared when "Write to ROM" in unlz.gba :(
LOL...When i save it in my pc it says it is 16 colours, but when i start editing it with same colours it says it is not 16
And I tried to repoint, but to verify message appeared when "Write to ROM" in unlz.gba :(
LOL...When i save it in my pc it says it is 16 colours, but when i start editing it with same colours it says it is not 16
hey, ??? Type can be replaced with fairy type? A friend told me that it can't. :(
And I tried to repoint, but to verify message appeared when "Write to ROM" in unlz.gba :(
LOL...When i save it in my pc it says it is 16 colours, but when i start editing it with same colours it says it is not 16
Yes, you can replace the [???] type, but that might mess with the [Struggle] move. =/And I tried to repoint, but to verify message appeared when "Write to ROM" in unlz.gba :(
LOL...When i save it in my pc it says it is 16 colours, but when i start editing it with same colours it says it is not 16
Also, you are probably using a Win7 or Win8 version of MS Paint. Those versions remove the 16 color thingy-thingy of the image.
Try using this instead -> http://www.mediafire.com/download/ki99ug9z8wbtu9y/mspaint.exe
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Yes, you can replace the [???] type, but that might mess with the [Struggle] move. =/
Also, you are probably using a Win7 or Win8 version of MS Paint. Those versions remove the 16 color thingy-thingy of the image.
Try using this instead -> http://www.mediafire.com/download/ki99ug9z8wbtu9y/mspaint.exe
Struggle bypasses the type chart completely. ??? is used for Curse and eggs.;) Just fyi.
Also, you are probably using a Win7 or Win8 version of MS Paint. Those versions remove the 16 color thingy-thingy of the image.
Try using this instead -> http://www.mediafire.com/download/ki99ug9z8wbtu9y/mspaint.exe
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I cannot seem to find "1F96B0" using HxD in Win8.1.
You think I'm doing something wrong?
What do I do in step 7?
Go to (CTRL + G) the 1F96B0 (hex) address, and then proceed of doing Step 7.
You think I'm doing something wrong?
What do I do in step 7?
Oh and I dont see "001F96B0" I see a 001F950 and 001F96B8
Sapphire ROM
=/Sapphire ROM
What about this one here?
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What about this one here?
Found. But when I select the block, I put 333 in "length" with "hex" and ignore the rest right? Also how do I do this- "(Swap the red ones and then add 08 at the end)" And last question: When I repoint the types tables, I do it in the Sapphire Rom right, not in YAPE? What about this one here?
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Sorry for the noobish questions and thanks again! I'm only trying to add the Fairy type in Sapphire and nothing else.
Edit: I'm using HxD but I also have Hex Workshop
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Found. But when I select the block, I put 333 in "length" with "hex" and ignore the rest right?
No, not hex. Use decimals, since that's what I said in the tutorial, anyway.But if you want to use hex, then just convert 333 to hex, which would be 14D. :3
Also how do I do this- "(Swap the red ones and then add 08 at the end)" And last question: When I repoint the types tables, I do it in the Sapphire Rom right, not in YAPE?
Well, since you're using Sapphire, the offset would be 1F96B0, right?You'll just have to swap the places of the first two values and the last two values.
So, 1F96B0. The firs two values are [1F], and the last two would be [B0]. Just swap them, and then, you'll end up with B0961F, and then, add 08 at the end, and you'll have B0961F08. ;3
Edit: I'm using HxD but I also have Hex Workshop
I never actually used HxD though, so I don't really know what's the difference between the two hex editors. =/
No, not hex. Use decimals, since that's what I said in the tutorial, anyway.
But if you want to use hex, then just convert 333 to hex, which would be 14D. :3
Well, since you're using Sapphire, the offset would be 1F96B0, right?
You'll just have to swap the places of the first two values and the last two values.
So, 1F96B0. The firs two values are [1F], and the last two would be [B0]. Just swap them, and then, you'll end up with B0961F, and then, add 08 at the end, and you'll have B0961F08. ;3
I never actually used HxD though, so I don't really know what's the difference between the two hex editors. =/
Ok so Ive gotten to step 9. How do I know where the new table starts and ends? :3But if you want to use hex, then just convert 333 to hex, which would be 14D. :3
Well, since you're using Sapphire, the offset would be 1F96B0, right?
You'll just have to swap the places of the first two values and the last two values.
So, 1F96B0. The firs two values are [1F], and the last two would be [B0]. Just swap them, and then, you'll end up with B0961F, and then, add 08 at the end, and you'll have B0961F08. ;3
I never actually used HxD though, so I don't really know what's the difference between the two hex editors. =/
Thanks for ur help though! :)
How do I change an attack's type to be that of the new type I inserted? Also, can I search for the new type inserted on the Pokedex?
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