Project Pokémon Forums - ROM http://projectpokemon.org/forums/ Discuss topics pertaining to Pokémon Game ROMs. Read the rules very carefully. en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:42:22 GMT vBulletin 60 http://projectpokemon.org/forums/images/misc/rss.png Project Pokémon Forums - ROM http://projectpokemon.org/forums/ How to backup your NDS ROM the proper way. http://projectpokemon.org/forums/showthread.php?29832-How-to-backup-your-NDS-ROM-the-proper-way.&goto=newpost Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:29:07 GMT So you want to make a ROM hack? First, you need a ROM to hack. It would be illegal to download one, but there are other ways to get a ROM. ... So you want to make a ROM hack? First, you need a ROM to hack. It would be illegal to download one, but there are other ways to get a ROM.

There's 4 major ways you can get a ROM, in order of speed (descending):
1. USB Backup Device
2. Slot 2 flashcart
3. Slot 1 flashcart + EZ Flash 3in1
4. Slot 1 flashcart + Wi-Fi

Note that 2, 3, and 4 all require that you use a DS lite (or original DS).

Now for the details of each:
1. USB Backup Device
There's several out there that you could find with a web search, but for ROM backups, I recommend the SMS4.
Spoiler
SMS4:
Pros:
-Supports updates so games that currently are unsupported may be supported in the future.
-Supports backing up games with IR ports
-Supports backing up 3DS saves
-Supports backing up NDS ROMS
Cons:
-I have yet to find a store in or adjacent to the United States that sells one.
-Its software is confusing, and in order to have full functionality. you must use two programs. I've put together a package that should make figuring this out way easier.
-Requires these steps in order to work on the latest Windows 8 preview

I won't go into details of any others unless anyone asks. Chances are, if you have a USB backup device intended to back up ROMs, you would know. If you already have a USB backup device like the NDS Backup Adapter Plus or R4i Backup Adapter, these do not support backing up ROMs.
2. Slot 2 flashcart
You have at least two choices. I recommend the NDS Backup Tool Slot 2 by Rudolph (not the red nosed).

There's also a newer tool called Wood Dumper. I haven't tried it, but it looks good.
3. Slot 1 flashcart + EZ Flash 3in1
If you don't have a slot 2 flashcart but happen to have an EZ Flash 3in1, then you can use NDS Backup Tool 3in1. It will take significantly longer than the above tools, because it has to
-Erase the NOR
-Write a portion of the ROM (after you swap the flashcart with your game)
-Ask you to restart the tool
-Write the NOR to your flashcart
-If your ROM is over 32 MB, it will repeat this process until complete.
4. Slot 1 Flashcart + Wi-Fi
Do you have lots of time? I hope you have, oh, say 12 hours to let this process go. Wi-Fi backup tools let you use your computer and your DS Lite compatible Wi-Fi to backup your ROM with the DS's very slow wireless chip. Be aware that the DS lite doesn't support WPA (which is what most people have). It only supports unsecured and WEP (which is more of an inconvenience to hackers than security). But if you happen to have compatible Wi-Fi, I recommend Rudolph's NDS Backup Tool Wifi, but it's more of a hassle to set up than Wood Dumper. NDS Backup Tool Wifi connects to your computer. Wood Dumper lets your computer connect to it. For NDS Backup Tool, refer to the readme in Pokedoc's Wi-Fi save backup tool. For Wood Dumper, find an FTP client (Windows Explorer has OK FTP support) to connect to:
ftp://[ip displayed in Wood Dumper]/
If you have any questions, feel free to ask. But remember: downloading ROMs is illegal and in the US could land you with the steep fine of $250,000 and/or 5 years in jail. ]]> ROM evandixon http://projectpokemon.org/forums/showthread.php?29832-How-to-backup-your-NDS-ROM-the-proper-way. Help, no Exp. after battle! http://projectpokemon.org/forums/showthread.php?29813-Help-no-Exp.-after-battle!&goto=newpost Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:15:54 GMT Hello, I just wanted to hack a Pokemon White (USA) Rom and did it. I opened it in DesMume and it was like a dream. I fought with Charmander against... Hello,
I just wanted to hack a Pokemon White (USA) Rom and did it. I opened it in DesMume and it was like a dream. I fought with Charmander against Snivy. After I destroyed Snivy, I didn't gain Exp. points. Is there any patch that I can download? Please help.

Greetings ]]> ROM zekrom92 http://projectpokemon.org/forums/showthread.php?29813-Help-no-Exp.-after-battle! Need help with hacking Pokemon Black 2. http://projectpokemon.org/forums/showthread.php?29736-Need-help-with-hacking-Pokemon-Black-2.&goto=newpost Thu, 30 May 2013 23:59:08 GMT Hello,
I'm new in this forum and I'm from germany, that's why my english isn't as good as yours. But I will do everything to make you understand me. :) So I want to do my own hack, its name will be Pokemon Darkness. But I only understood how to edit trainer pokemon and wild pokemon. I have the following hacking tools:
BWME - Black/White Mugshot Editor
BWOE - Black/White Overworld Editor
BWSE - Black/White ? Editor
BWTE - Black/White Trainer Editor
BWWE - Black/White Wild Editor
NPCE - NPC Editor
kiwi.ds Editor
NitroExplorer2b
Evolution Editor Black And White Version 2
Pokemon Black And Version 2 Stats Editor Narc Editor
Pokemon White 2 In Game Trade Editor

I only don't know how to use them. I can't do this Hex things. I looked a Tutorial in Youtube but I didn't understand anything. For example BWOE. Or BWSE I tried a long time ago an own hack, but it failed. Everything was fine but only one important thing wasn't. And that's the after battle experience points. I played 2 till 3 battles with a Pokemon but there were no points after defeating it. Why was it so? Please I need help. Or could someone help me with the Project? Thanks for the answers.

Greetings Zekrom ]]> ROM zekrom92 http://projectpokemon.org/forums/showthread.php?29736-Need-help-with-hacking-Pokemon-Black-2. Help with replacing sprites in Black2 and finding out if image is 16bit depth http://projectpokemon.org/forums/showthread.php?29653-Help-with-replacing-sprites-in-Black2-and-finding-out-if-image-is-16bit-depth&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 04:36:33 GMT Hi guys, i need help replacing a vs mugshot and a overworld sprite and i cant seem to figure out how to findout it its 16bit or not so help would be... Hi guys, i need help replacing a vs mugshot and a overworld sprite and i cant seem to figure out how to findout it its 16bit or not so help would be appreciated thanks ]]> ROM Slasher115 http://projectpokemon.org/forums/showthread.php?29653-Help-with-replacing-sprites-in-Black2-and-finding-out-if-image-is-16bit-depth Help with sprite editor and text! http://projectpokemon.org/forums/showthread.php?29652-Help-with-sprite-editor-and-text!&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 23:19:33 GMT I can't seem to get BWSE to cooperate, I tried everything and it keeps popping up with "DSDecamp failed to decompress the file" and that happens everytime. Also, on text, I can't find mughsot text or in battle text or any text at all for Shauntel, I looked where people and tell me to go and the files either don't exist or aren't the right ones. Help please? ]]> ROM YewYewAxew http://projectpokemon.org/forums/showthread.php?29652-Help-with-sprite-editor-and-text!