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general:faq [2016/02/29 04:32]
lockirby2 Removed Advanced Tools, added section on Zone Doctor/tutorials |
general:faq [2017/04/07 23:42]
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| ====Q: I'm new to hacking, where do I begin?==== | ====Q: I'm new to hacking, where do I begin?==== |
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| A: This depends on what exactly you want to modify. In some cases, there will be an editor to help you accomplish your task. I recommend browsing the [[http://www.ff6hacking.com/forums/tools.php|Hacking Utilities]] page to get an idea of what is available. Some of the simpler and more noteworthy tools to start with include: | A: This depends on what exactly you want to modify. In some cases, there will be an editor to help you accomplish your task. I recommend browsing the [[ff3:ff3us:util:start|utility page]] to get an idea of what is available. Some of the simpler and more noteworthy tools to start with include: |
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| **Tools for SNES version:** | **Tools for SNES version:** |
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| * [[http://www.ff6hacking.com/forums/tools/FF3usME670.zip|FF3usME]]: An editor capable of editing //a lot// of game data. This tool is the go-to editor for the majority of standard modifications. Features include editing monster stats and battle scripts (AI), battle formations, items and equipment data, shop data, magic data, starting character stats, magic growth, esper boosts, and palettes among other things. | * {{ff3:ff3us:util:data:ff3usme670.zip|FF3usME}}: An editor capable of editing //a lot// of game data. This tool is the go-to editor for the majority of standard modifications. Features include editing monster stats and battle scripts (AI), battle formations, items and equipment data, shop data, magic data, starting character stats, magic growth, esper boosts, and palettes among other things. |
| * [[http://www.ff6hacking.com/forums/tools/expansion.zip|FF6LE Rogue+]] (also come packaged with Zone Doctor+): If you want to edit the overworlds, dungeons, towns, etc. then this editor is what you are looking for. Note that you must apply a patch available in the zip file to relocate data prior to using the editors. Also note that while Zone Doctor can edit events (the game's cutscenes), there are some caveats (see below). | * {{ff3:ff3us:util:maps:ff6le_rogue_2013-05-25.7z|FF6LE Rogue}}: If you want to edit the overworlds, dungeons, towns, etc. then this editor is what you are looking for. There is also a version called {{ff3:ff3us:util:maps:ff6leplus.zip|FF6LE+}} that allow expansion by applying a patch. Finally note that while {{ff3:ff3us:util:maps:zonedoctor_v3.18.4.zip|ZoneDoctor}}, FF6LE succesor, can edit events (the game's cutscenes), there are some caveats (see below). |
| * [[http://www.ff6hacking.com/forums/tools/lunar_ips_1.02.zip|Lunar IPS]]: Allows you to apply or create [[:ips_patches|IPS patches]]. You will need this to start playing a hack or to distribute your hack online. | * {{rh:util:patch:lunar_ips_1.02.zip|Lunar IPS}}: Allows you to apply or create [[:ips_patches|IPS patches]]. You will need this to start playing a hack or to distribute your hack online. |
| * [[http://www.ff6hacking.com/forums/tools/ff3se.zip|FF3 SE]]: This allows you to edit monster sprites and character portraits. Character sprites can be edited either with this tool or FF3usME. | * {{ff3:ff3us:util:gfx:ff3se.zip|FF3SE}}: This allows you to edit monster sprites and character portraits. Character sprites can be edited either with this tool or FF3usME. |
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| ====Q: None of the editors do what I'm looking for. What now?==== | ====Q: None of the editors do what I'm looking for. What now?==== |
| ====Q: What are those caveats you mentioned before about Zone Doctor?==== | ====Q: What are those caveats you mentioned before about Zone Doctor?==== |
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| A: Zone Doctor is somewhat unstable and has a great deal of quirks. It may be usable if you learn how to work around them, but there isn't currently a solid source of info on what its limitations are. If you want to learn event editing, you will likely want to edit the hex code directly (it's not as scary as it sounds). Please visit the [[eventtut|Event Hacking Tutorial]] page for more info. | A: Zone Doctor is somewhat unstable and has a great deal of quirks. It may be usable if you learn how to work around them, but there isn't currently a solid source of info on what its limitations are. If you want to learn event editing, you will likely want to edit the hex code directly (it's not as scary as it sounds). Please visit the [[ff3:ff3us:tutorial:general:event:start|Event Hacking Tutorial]] page for more info. |
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