Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Fortune

[Vynnyal]

Alright I'm back, just wanna say AGAIN how cool this is. And I reread the initial post and finally clocked that this isn't a difficulty hack

Anyways, the report: 1, I love the fairy type moves, but I had a heartbreaking realization that the miltank I'd been raising had their refresh replaced with an attacking fairy move, rendering them useless as a cleric LOL. Which is fine, but I did have to go back and re-add the move manually idk the meta of the game, but it might be better to only replace moves of the same utility. 
2, there's one (1) dialogue from the archen that breaks in a weird place. Didn't write down which one, sadly.
3, the game hard crashes if you try to sort storage by "swap". But nobody does this, so who really cares.
4, when recruiting the shiny unown, it breaks the recruiting checklist for every other unown (all names turn yellow). I wonder if there's a way to hijack the unown system to blue-name the shiny/regional versions of enemies? Since by default they share the same capture status.
5, it would be such a pain, but the new starters... really need some exclusive items. As it is, they're significantly debuffed compared to the og starters because of that (just beat the volcano with a grass type using their item)

Other than that, since finding that auspicious amber tear so early on, I've made it my goal to collect. Them. All. I'm at 500+ pokemon total, with 10 unique shinies and a handful of the token legendaries the game gives you. (I find it very funny how much higher leveled the shinies are than the legendaries). I started on a spreadsheet of info on all the new pokemon because of this, I'll share the link when I'm done if you're interested. Afaik there's nothing like this yet lol

[WindchildWhimsy]

  On 3/6/2025 at 4:20 AM, Vynnyal said:

Alright I'm back, just wanna say AGAIN how cool this is. And I reread the initial post and finally clocked that this isn't a difficulty hack

Anyways, the report: 1, I love the fairy type moves, but I had a heartbreaking realization that the miltank I'd been raising had their refresh replaced with an attacking fairy move, rendering them useless as a cleric LOL. Which is fine, but I did have to go back and re-add the move manually idk the meta of the game, but it might be better to only replace moves of the same utility. 
2, there's one (1) dialogue from the archen that breaks in a weird place. Didn't write down which one, sadly.
3, the game hard crashes if you try to sort storage by "swap". But nobody does this, so who really cares.
4, when recruiting the shiny unown, it breaks the recruiting checklist for every other unown (all names turn yellow). I wonder if there's a way to hijack the unown system to blue-name the shiny/regional versions of enemies? Since by default they share the same capture status.
5, it would be such a pain, but the new starters... really need some exclusive items. As it is, they're significantly debuffed compared to the og starters because of that (just beat the volcano with a grass type using their item)

Other than that, since finding that auspicious amber tear so early on, I've made it my goal to collect. Them. All. I'm at 500+ pokemon total, with 10 unique shinies and a handful of the token legendaries the game gives you. (I find it very funny how much higher leveled the shinies are than the legendaries). I started on a spreadsheet of info on all the new pokemon because of this, I'll share the link when I'm done if you're interested. Afaik there's nothing like this yet lol

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1. Uhhhhhh I didn't replace anything.  Miltank doesn't learn anything at level 45 in the base game, and in fact doesn't learn Refresh in ANY game at all.  Are you thinking of Heal Bell?  (which is still in its level up learnset at 48, I did not change that)

2. Noted!

3. Weird but idk how to fix that, and as you say it's probably not a priority.

4. I genuinely do not remember, do the base Unown forms exhibit this behavior too?  (ie if you recruit a J, then the Q will turn yellow too for example?)

5. again, I can't do that without removing existing exclusive items, and that's kinda against my M.O.

word of warning, you cannot recruit everything, the base game's recruit limit of 552 is still in effect.  I would be interested to see the spreadsheet when you're done though!  ^^

[Vynnyal]

  On 3/6/2025 at 8:09 AM, WindchildWhimsy said:

1. Uhhhhhh I didn't replace anything.  Miltank doesn't learn anything at level 45 in the base game, and in fact doesn't learn Refresh in ANY game at all.  Are you thinking of Heal Bell?  (which is still in its level up learnset at 48, I did not change that)

2. Noted!

3. Weird but idk how to fix that, and as you say it's probably not a priority.

4. I genuinely do not remember, do the base Unown forms exhibit this behavior too?  (ie if you recruit a J, then the Q will turn yellow too for example?)

5. again, I can't do that without removing existing exclusive items, and that's kinda against my M.O.

word of warning, you cannot recruit everything, the base game's recruit limit of 552 is still in effect.  I would be interested to see the spreadsheet when you're done though!  ^^

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Yep, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the unown accurately track themselves! They're somehow considered different pokemon. I can't figure out how they pulled it off through the editor, though. Must be in the code, or a bug with the editor? Shrugs.To reddit! /j

And I did some research on the technical limitations on items, good god it is annoying I get why you didn't bother, now. I might repurpose some items on my own file, though. Or at least try to :')

OH and for the living dex, thanks for letting me know! I'm either gonna simply catch and release the pokemon after I'm done with em, or maybe I'll only keep legendaries + new pokemon. We'll see!

[Woomaster]

Hi! Is it possible to randomize the ROM?

[WindchildWhimsy]

  On 3/10/2025 at 2:17 AM, Woomaster said:

Hi! Is it possible to randomize the ROM?

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I don't believe so

[Galaxy4560]

just finished the game and i loved it!!!! where can i find a time gear though its really bothering me

 

[WindchildWhimsy]

  On 3/11/2025 at 11:36 PM, Galaxy4560 said:

just finished the game and i loved it!!!! where can i find a time gear though its really bothering me

 

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[Jaytwoster]

Hey! Been enjoying the hack so much that ive gotten to post game, I wanted to ask

 

How do I get Pikachu Libre? (I'm sorry I dont know what an SS/MP encounter is)

[WindchildWhimsy]

  On 3/18/2025 at 4:35 PM, Jaytwoster said:

Hey! Been enjoying the hack so much that ive gotten to post game, I wanted to ask

 

How do I get Pikachu Libre? (I'm sorry I dont know what an SS/MP encounter is)

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Secret Slab/Mystery Part lol

[vMarik]

Anyone know how to edit the available starters? For some reason SkyTemple Editor doesnt seem to work. It recognizes the additions to the game but for some reason doesnt change the game when i save the starter changes. I want to play through a second time with Aipom and Torkoal as starters.

[WindchildWhimsy]

  On 3/18/2025 at 8:20 PM, vMarik said:

Anyone know how to edit the available starters? For some reason SkyTemple Editor doesnt seem to work. It recognizes the additions to the game but for some reason doesnt change the game when i save the starter changes. I want to play through a second time with Aipom and Torkoal as starters.

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if you'd just did a lil bit of digging through this thread, you'd have found the answer lol

I plan on making this easier in the next update btw ^^

[SamelCamel]

hullo! loving the hack so far, just finished main game! i was wondering if you have a list of where to find all of the new legendaries. i've been going through each dungeon manually in skytemple, but it's troublesome to say the least :v

[vMarik]

  On 3/18/2025 at 11:12 PM, WindchildWhimsy said:

if you'd just did a lil bit of digging through this thread, you'd have found the answer lol

I plan on making this easier in the next update btw ^^

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Aw ok my bad haha. im not really sure how to do that. ill wait for the update. Thanks a bunch!

[WindchildWhimsy]

  On 3/19/2025 at 5:33 AM, SamelCamel said:

hullo! loving the hack so far, just finished main game! i was wondering if you have a list of where to find all of the new legendaries. i've been going through each dungeon manually in skytemple, but it's troublesome to say the least :v

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will include this in the readme next update!

[JustHere]

Hi! Made an account just to say how much I love this game, installed it this morning and I already have 4 hours in it. I was wondering of its possible to edit the save file and how? I want to make my female zorua (protagonist) into a shiny one. Thanks in advance ^^

[WindchildWhimsy]

  On 3/19/2025 at 5:25 PM, JustHere said:

Hi! Made an account just to say how much I love this game, installed it this morning and I already have 4 hours in it. I was wondering of its possible to edit the save file and how? I want to make my female zorua (protagonist) into a shiny one. Thanks in advance ^^

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there is a Sky save editor but it only lets you change to Pokemon that were in the base game, so Zorua, Shinies, and Shiny Zorua aren't really possible with it. 

[AngelAbsol]

I seem to be struggling adding the file.

this is what i have, its saying the xdelta file is too short. i dunno what im doing wrong here.

[GodHunter33]

Hi, I didn’t realize that you’re now able to recruit pokemon from temporal tower! Is there a way to easily get back to temporal tower after getting there the first time or will i have to go through all of the hidden land floors again?

thanks!

[JustHere]

It's me again (sorry). Is there any way to implement cheats to the game. Specifically using twilight menu?

[WindchildWhimsy]

  On 3/20/2025 at 3:28 AM, AngelAbsol said:

I seem to be struggling adding the file.

this is what i have, its saying the xdelta file is too short. i dunno what im doing wrong here.

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your legally-dumped ROM is still in the legally-dumped zip file.  legally. 

  On 3/20/2025 at 3:32 AM, GodHunter33 said:

Hi, I didn’t realize that you’re now able to recruit pokemon from temporal tower! Is there a way to easily get back to temporal tower after getting there the first time or will i have to go through all of the hidden land floors again?

thanks!

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Uh, you're still not able to.  (and no, you'd have to do the Hidden Land again)

  On 3/20/2025 at 10:32 AM, JustHere said:

It's me again (sorry). Is there any way to implement cheats to the game. Specifically using twilight menu?

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nope!

[Seolbound]

Hey!

Not unlike a few other people here I made an account just to express my gratitude for making such a polished hack! You and the team really outdid yourselves! I do have a question however? 

I understand that there is a read-me of all of the new features and I do appreciate that immensely, but is there a master document of all of the newly added content in-terms of dungeons and new legendary recruitment? I understand that the rest of the legendaries are Secret Slab/Mystery Part encounters, correct? Are these one or the other or they interchangeable?

Also, are Mega Evolution mechanics present or am I mistaken?

Thank you so much for your help in advance! I understand you're inundated with questions at the best of times!

Edited March 22 by Seolbound

[WindchildWhimsy]

  On 3/22/2025 at 5:43 PM, Seolbound said:

Hey!

Not unlike a few other people here I made an account just to express my gratitude for making such a polished hack! You and the team really outdid yourselves! I do have a question however? 

I understand that there is a read-me of all of the new features and I do appreciate that immensely, but is there a master document of all of the newly added content in-terms of dungeons and new legendary recruitment? I understand that the rest of the legendaries are Secret Slab/Mystery Part encounters, correct? Are these one or the other or they interchangeable?

Also, are Mega Evolution mechanics present or am I mistaken?

Thank you so much for your help in advance! I understand you're inundated with questions at the best of times!

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Not currently, no. 

Secret Slab/Mystery Part are interchangeable. 

The only Mega stuff I've added is Lopunny and Primal Kyogre and Groudon. 

[Gameru]

Hello! Is there a list of where to find all the new Pokemon? I saw a list for legendaries but not for normal/shiny pokemon. 

Thanks you!

[WindchildWhimsy]

  On 3/23/2025 at 3:24 PM, Gameru said:

Hello! Is there a list of where to find all the new Pokemon? I saw a list for legendaries but not for normal/shiny pokemon. 

Thanks you!

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Not currently, sorry!  Will include one in the readme next update! 

[SamelCamel]

  On 3/20/2025 at 10:32 AM, JustHere said:

It's me again (sorry). Is there any way to implement cheats to the game. Specifically using twilight menu?

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You can use a windows program called R4CCE to edit the usrcheat.dat file! it's located in "sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/extras/". Open usrcheat.dat in r4cce, add a new game, and under Game ID click the ellipses button and select your patched nds rom (make sure its the same exact rom you have on your DS! Game ID's change whenever the rom is patched). Once you add the game, click "Add Code" to add codes to the list, name the code, and paste your code in the Code List. When you're done, move usrcheat.dat back to your DS, and the codes should show up in twilight menu.

Keep in mind some codes either will not work or crash the game because some memory addresses change when the rom is patched, so make sure to backup your save data before doing anything!