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For those who are hacking Ruby / Sapphire, do not follow this tutorial, I am looking for how to do it in Ruby (it's in hex) of the first intro (see image below). If someone knows how to find / insert it, tell me, please.
Hello everybody, I do this tutorial for making your hacks a bit better (and custom), and, together, we could prevent the sale of illegal roms.
Some people have done this in their own hacks (Koder in Pokémon Caps, Alexmad in Pokémon Mitic Island), but haven't tutorial, therefore, I pledge to do so:)
Everytime (or rather, every time you open a Pokémon rom), you'll see a screen like this, or similar:
![[PokeCommunity.com] [Tutorial] How to change the first intro](https://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp109/chaos4ever94/intro-1.png "[PokeCommunity.com] [Tutorial] How to change the first intro")
And most of those who have have edited this, has only edited the letters. But it's very little, and in my case, I want it to be totally different (I would avoid selling my hack, and customize a little more). We will use these tools:
-Our imagination (not a tool, but it is very important if you want to do things without using my resources (below is the download of my resources)).
-A Emerald, Fire Red or Leaf Green.
-Microsoft Paint (yes, that is included in all Windows installations (MSPaint.exe): I recommend the Windows Vista/XP/2000 paint ... but not the new of Windows 7, it's uncomfortable.
-FreeSpaceFinder (FSF) or Thingy32: To search for available space.
-Cyclone / NamelessTileMapEditor or (NTME): To create the tilemap.
-GBA-unLZ: To insert the image and tilemap.
-AdvancePalletteEditor (APE) or another palettes editor.
VisualBoyAdvance: To test if it works.
Then we should begin to work!
STEP 1: Make our own screen in paint.
![[PokeCommunity.com] [Tutorial] How to change the first intro](https://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp109/chaos4ever94/resultado.png "[PokeCommunity.com] [Tutorial] How to change the first intro")
I made my template with the background of the second screen in a battle, in Pokémon Platinum, and I use the fonts.
Many will think that insert this template is impossible, but it's not, follow the tutorial and see how it works.
STEP 2: Remove the tiles wich are repeated in the image, and remember, use the eraser to the size of 8x8.
In MSPaint, it's like this:
![[PokeCommunity.com] [Tutorial] How to change the first intro](https://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp109/chaos4ever94/intro-3.jpg "[PokeCommunity.com] [Tutorial] How to change the first intro")
After erasing all the tiles repeated, we must sort (or disorder), but get more empty space. If there are empty spaces, fill it, or leave as is. (REMEMBER: It can only have 16 colors)
Remember: In NTME flip images, so if a tile that is the same if flip it, you can remove the other.
After having done these things, it should be something like this:
![[PokeCommunity.com] [Tutorial] How to change the first intro](https://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp109/chaos4ever94/fondounlz.png "[PokeCommunity.com] [Tutorial] How to change the first intro")
Very messy, no? : P
Now we have to index the image and save it in .GIF
Mine is indexed, and to be in. Png, and for those who want to know how I did, here are the steps:
1) Open the image with MSPaint.
2) Save it in .PNG
It's easy, no?
STEP 3: Open any editor tilemap, although I recommend NTME, because you can flip images and so you save more space (and bytes). Build the image as you did. This is mine:
![[PokeCommunity.com] [Tutorial] How to change the first intro](https://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp109/chaos4ever94/ntme.png "[PokeCommunity.com] [Tutorial] How to change the first intro")
[important] The height and width of this tilemap must be 32x32 (if not, it doesn't work) and always starts at the top left. Used to adjust the "+".
STEP 4: Save the tilemap, and it is time to see how big is the tileset. Find the tileset, right click -> properties and look for "Space" (I think (size is in English)), we can see how big your tilemap, to use the FSF (FreeSpaceFinder).
In my case, it's 2512. There is no need to see how much the RAW weighs, because it should always be 2048 bytes (2kb).
STEP 5: Open the FSF (FreeSpaceFinder) and start searching for 2512 bytes. Copy this address.
Open unLZ, load the rom that you want to use. In my case was FireRed.
Remember, usually the tilemap (. RAW) images are from the address just after the image.
Directions:
-Pokémon Ruby / Sapphire:
Image of the intro: 1635
Tilemap (.Raw) of the intro: In hex.
-Pokémon FireRed / LeafGreen (in my case)
Image of the intro: 207
Tilemap (. Raw) of the intro: 208
-Pokemon Emerald
Image of the intro: 2540
Tilemap (. Raw) of the intro: 2541
Go to the direction of the image. In this direction, select import image, select Write To ROM, and in "image offset", paste the address of the FSF get (must be 8 numbers, and if you have only 6 or 7, add one or two zeros (0)).
Select everything except "Export Pallett (that would be Export Image, New Image Auto Abort if Bigger and Automatically fix pointers), select OK. REMEMBER: Id doesn't matter if the image is bigger.
When you import the image in the box below you have the pallettes in order (I mean that when you go to insert the pallet should be in the same order). I recommend to make a screenshot (screenshot) of the screen, paste in paint, so you can more easily use the color picker in APE.
After importing the image, go to FSF, search for 2048. Copy the address, and in the unLZ, go to the direction of Tilemap (.Raw). When you're out there in the menu bar, go to File - "Load ...", and select the RAW tilemap you created. Select open. Write To ROM, as before, paste the address of the FSF, adding zeros are required (must end up with 8 numbers), select Export all Pallett. Select OK.
STEP 6: Go to VBA, and see how the image has been (though this is optional):
![[PokeCommunity.com] [Tutorial] How to change the first intro](https://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp109/chaos4ever94/emrld.png "[PokeCommunity.com] [Tutorial] How to change the first intro")
(Pokémon Emerald inserted with the background).
Since there is not much, but of course we have to change the palletes, so let us begin.
Go to APE, find the pallets intro (down) and replace the order they were in the unLZ.
Offset of the pallets of the introduction:
-Ruby/Sapphire: I don't know.
-FireRed/LeafGreen: 00402260
-Emerald: 00DC3D54
After changing the pallettes, it'll be as wanted.
RESULT:
I've left the resources that used for those who want to make their own images. Putting credit or thanks is optional.
https://rapidshare.com/files/249614391/tutorial_resources_by_Chaos.zip.html
https://www.megaupload.com/?d=VYPXZP4B
I recommend you to change it as this avoid sale of illegal ROMs.
For those that are vague, the tutorial seems very long, but for those who are satisfied with my contributions, with about 10 minutes you have plenty of time, if you understand how.
I hope that the tutorial have helped you!
Hello everybody, I do this tutorial for making your hacks a bit better (and custom), and, together, we could prevent the sale of illegal roms.
Some people have done this in their own hacks (Koder in Pokémon Caps, Alexmad in Pokémon Mitic Island), but haven't tutorial, therefore, I pledge to do so:)
Everytime (or rather, every time you open a Pokémon rom), you'll see a screen like this, or similar:
And most of those who have have edited this, has only edited the letters. But it's very little, and in my case, I want it to be totally different (I would avoid selling my hack, and customize a little more). We will use these tools:
-Our imagination (not a tool, but it is very important if you want to do things without using my resources (below is the download of my resources)).
-A Emerald, Fire Red or Leaf Green.
-Microsoft Paint (yes, that is included in all Windows installations (MSPaint.exe): I recommend the Windows Vista/XP/2000 paint ... but not the new of Windows 7, it's uncomfortable.
-FreeSpaceFinder (FSF) or Thingy32: To search for available space.
-Cyclone / NamelessTileMapEditor or (NTME): To create the tilemap.
-GBA-unLZ: To insert the image and tilemap.
-AdvancePalletteEditor (APE) or another palettes editor.
VisualBoyAdvance: To test if it works.
Then we should begin to work!
STEP 1: Make our own screen in paint.
I made my template with the background of the second screen in a battle, in Pokémon Platinum, and I use the fonts.
Many will think that insert this template is impossible, but it's not, follow the tutorial and see how it works.
STEP 2: Remove the tiles wich are repeated in the image, and remember, use the eraser to the size of 8x8.
In MSPaint, it's like this:
After erasing all the tiles repeated, we must sort (or disorder), but get more empty space. If there are empty spaces, fill it, or leave as is. (REMEMBER: It can only have 16 colors)
Remember: In NTME flip images, so if a tile that is the same if flip it, you can remove the other.
After having done these things, it should be something like this:
Very messy, no? : P
Now we have to index the image and save it in .GIF
Mine is indexed, and to be in. Png, and for those who want to know how I did, here are the steps:
1) Open the image with MSPaint.
2) Save it in .PNG
It's easy, no?
STEP 3: Open any editor tilemap, although I recommend NTME, because you can flip images and so you save more space (and bytes). Build the image as you did. This is mine:
[important] The height and width of this tilemap must be 32x32 (if not, it doesn't work) and always starts at the top left. Used to adjust the "+".
STEP 4: Save the tilemap, and it is time to see how big is the tileset. Find the tileset, right click -> properties and look for "Space" (I think (size is in English)), we can see how big your tilemap, to use the FSF (FreeSpaceFinder).
In my case, it's 2512. There is no need to see how much the RAW weighs, because it should always be 2048 bytes (2kb).
STEP 5: Open the FSF (FreeSpaceFinder) and start searching for 2512 bytes. Copy this address.
Open unLZ, load the rom that you want to use. In my case was FireRed.
Remember, usually the tilemap (. RAW) images are from the address just after the image.
Directions:
-Pokémon Ruby / Sapphire:
Image of the intro: 1635
Tilemap (.Raw) of the intro: In hex.
-Pokémon FireRed / LeafGreen (in my case)
Image of the intro: 207
Tilemap (. Raw) of the intro: 208
-Pokemon Emerald
Image of the intro: 2540
Tilemap (. Raw) of the intro: 2541
Go to the direction of the image. In this direction, select import image, select Write To ROM, and in "image offset", paste the address of the FSF get (must be 8 numbers, and if you have only 6 or 7, add one or two zeros (0)).
Select everything except "Export Pallett (that would be Export Image, New Image Auto Abort if Bigger and Automatically fix pointers), select OK. REMEMBER: Id doesn't matter if the image is bigger.
When you import the image in the box below you have the pallettes in order (I mean that when you go to insert the pallet should be in the same order). I recommend to make a screenshot (screenshot) of the screen, paste in paint, so you can more easily use the color picker in APE.
After importing the image, go to FSF, search for 2048. Copy the address, and in the unLZ, go to the direction of Tilemap (.Raw). When you're out there in the menu bar, go to File - "Load ...", and select the RAW tilemap you created. Select open. Write To ROM, as before, paste the address of the FSF, adding zeros are required (must end up with 8 numbers), select Export all Pallett. Select OK.
STEP 6: Go to VBA, and see how the image has been (though this is optional):
(Pokémon Emerald inserted with the background).
Since there is not much, but of course we have to change the palletes, so let us begin.
Go to APE, find the pallets intro (down) and replace the order they were in the unLZ.
Offset of the pallets of the introduction:
-Ruby/Sapphire: I don't know.
-FireRed/LeafGreen: 00402260
-Emerald: 00DC3D54
After changing the pallettes, it'll be as wanted.
RESULT:
I've left the resources that used for those who want to make their own images. Putting credit or thanks is optional.
https://rapidshare.com/files/249614391/tutorial_resources_by_Chaos.zip.html
https://www.megaupload.com/?d=VYPXZP4B
I recommend you to change it as this avoid sale of illegal ROMs.
For those that are vague, the tutorial seems very long, but for those who are satisfied with my contributions, with about 10 minutes you have plenty of time, if you understand how.
I hope that the tutorial have helped you!
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