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  1. codemonkey85
    I don't think you dig. They're referring to the date used to determine the seed that the game's PRNG uses to generate PIDs for Pokémon encountered in-game (and possibly event / Wonder Card Pokémon). Not to be confused with what date Pokémon are actually available to be obtained on, which is a different way of checking legality / legitimacy. The important thing is that no matter what the date is on the Pokémon's Trainer Memo page, the former method is (theoretically) still valid; as you said, the latter is not so much.
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    Hello all. As you may know, the Project Pokémon Wiki has a (rather extensive) documentation on the Diamond and Pearl save file structure. However, there is quite a bit of information missing from this page. Additionally, there is no documentation up regarding the Platinum save file structure. It would be of great benefit to save hacking developers (Sabresite and myself for example), as well as the wiki and site as a whole, if we could get these structures mapped out. And of course, anything that helps Sabresite helps PokéMod. If you have a means for extracting your Diamond / Pearl / Platinum save file(s), and a hex editor (like HxD), you can help map the save file structure by simply making a copy of your save file, making a change, saving, and comparing the previous save with the current save. (By the way, one of our members, evandixon, has created a toolkit to be used for save file mapping.) Additionally, I am going to create a small tool within the next few days with the express purpose of fixing the save file checksums in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. With this tool and a hex editor, you can edit the save file manually, and then load the save to see what changed. EDIT: And here it is. Things this thread has accomplished so far: There is a long list of things to look for specifically, and here are a few in no particular order (admins and mods feel free to edit this list): I will be constantly adding to and editing this post for more details. If anyone is interested in helping out or has any questions, post here, PM me, meet me on IRC, or check out our social group. If we get organized, we can have this thing done in no time, and that will ensure that we are ready to crack HeartGold and SoulSilver when the time comes. DateTimeBytes.zip Journal.zip
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    Oh, hm. I don't know what those values are, but it stands to reason that the language information would be located relatively close to the basic trainer information (like name, gender, ID / SID, etc.), and 0x81 is right at the tail end of all that (for known values, it is between multiplayer avatar and the party Pokémon). My question is, what purpose would reiterating the country info in the save file serve? I might hex edit those bytes to some arbitrary numbers, fix the checksums, and load the game to see what changes. By the way, Sabresite... sorry that we've apparently hijacked your thread. I think when I get home, I will start a new thread for exploring the DPPt save file structure. Recruit some grunts. EDIT: And I did it.
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    Especially seeing as how the save file hasn't been entirely mapped yet.
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    I bet it is. Anyway, I could really go for a (completely legit) Ditto, seeing as I'm playing Platinum and they're not PokéRadar Pokémon anymore. In exchange, I am willing to offer an Abra... I have about fourteen of them (from trying to find a Modest one, still no luck though). If you would like to know the Abras' IVs, Natures, and Abilities, I can get the info, but it will take a while. If that doesn't work for you, then I could use the Ditto to breed a Chimchar for whomsoever is kind and patient enough to wait for me to get to Solaceon. For Ditto's Nature, IVs, etc... I don't really care. Beggars can't be choosers after all. My Friend Code is in my signature. Thanks in advance!
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    Platinum is not compatible with USA Ranch, as there has not been a patch for it yet. On Platinum's box, it does mention PBR compatibility, but I have heard mixed reports from people. But yeah, I'm pretty sure only two or three flash carts are compatible with Wii connectivity, and the CycloDS is one of them (if not the only one). Incidentally, does anyone know if this is a firmware issue, or a hardware limitation?
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    I must have been half asleep when last I posted. Obviously Diamond and Pearl have already been released everywhere... why wait for Platinum? In any case, if those are the values that you got in your save file(s), then the values at 0x00081/0x40081 do match the values here. In which case I am going to stick that byte in the Wiki page.
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    I don't disagree on any point in particular, but for in-game stuff, the Cyndaquil family still has the edge over more of the Gym Leaders than the other starters, due to Type advantages.
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    What I meant by "Rudolph's Tool" is Rudolph's NDS Backup Tool Wifi (v0.31f). There is a guide to using it, and I made a thread with some tips as well.
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    Having begun a new save file on both a Japanese version and a USA version of Pokémon Platinum, in which I chose the same gender, the same trainer name, and the same rival name, I noticed several differences in the two save files. Naturally the ID number was different. Adventure Started was off by a bit as well. And I believe there is a subtle difference between the "English" character set in the Japanese version as opposed to the USA version, so the same trainer name looks slightly different in each save (at least I think that's what I'm seeing). I dunno what the rest of it is. However, nothing looks more like the language flag than 0x00081 (or 0x40081, depending which save block is more current), which was set to 0x01 for the Japanese version and 0x02 for the USA version. When the European versions of Platinum hit, I think we should check this byte to see if it lines up with the country values for the individual Pokémon data.
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    How big is the save file? It should be 512 kb. Also, there are some rare circumstances in which Pokésav will edit the "backup" portion of the save instead of the "current" portion, and if this is one of those cases, you might be able to fix it by saving again in-game, and then copying your save file over for editing. If that doesn't work, meet me on IRC sometime after 8 PM EST and I'll try to help you.
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    How did you do this if you don't know where the language flag is? In any case, this does make sense since foreign Pokémon get an EXP bonus (on top of the traded EXP bonus). It seems like there would be a flag to compare the Pokémon's country of origin to (assuming it didn't just compare it to the ROM's language or whatever). If Sabresite hasn't beaten me to it by the time I get home tonight, I'll find it.
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    Or you can use one of my programs to do the same thing. I can promise you that it won't change anything else. See my sig for details, PM me with questions. EDIT: Ahh, that's only for DP though... for Pt I am not quite there yet. Grah.
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    Ah, so it'll operate like the game at first, with added features later. Got it!
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    Just this quote and all it implies was enough for me to giggle madly. Enkidu, more please. Ironically I found your team more hilarious than the other ones... no offense guys! It's just that this one was plausible to use, and a real joke is one that plays on your expectations. See, the chicken crossing the road is funny because you're not expecting his motive to be so obvious. Get it? You don't make a team with Metapod / Silicoon, etc. and expect to win. But when you come up against a team with Cleffa / Clefairy / Clefable and they serve a real (and damaging) purpose, well... that, to me, is the greatest joke of all.
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    D'aw, did I miss Bug yet? That was my opportunity to say Heracross. But for Ice types, it's gotta be Articuno. Also I don't like Ice types as a rule.
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    Rules much? It's the last rule on that list. I think you should point out specific examples to one of the admins.
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    Greencat, bear in mind that I'm counting on Ditto still being readily available on the routes by Goldenrod City like in the originals. Unless I decide to soft-reset for a female Cyndaquil. On a related note, when the games are released we should totally make a starter-swapping topic for just this situation.
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    Also it sets some flags incorrectly. I noticed that for some Pokémon I marked as being seen or captured, the Japanese language flag was marked, even if I didn't mark it myself. So I had a null 'Dex entry in Japanese if I never actually caught the Pokémon before. I don't really trust either of those programs for directly editing save files anymore.
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    I have a couple more reference links, and then I think the dead horse is dead. Warez. TV download sites hit by lawsuits.
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    As far as a specific clause stating the illegality of downloading TV shows is concerned, all I've found so far is this: Digital rights management.
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    I got my 3-in-1 from them, and not only did it take about three or four weeks, I didn't get a confirmation / tracking number from them at all. But it was a good deal. Destati, is this a DS Lite or a DS Phat? Just curious.
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    As far as the coordinates go, Z is the elevation. I wish I could offer more help, but generally I like to see the file and figure it out from there. I don't really like the AR.
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    I wouldn't expect to ever see videos of the episodes, since it's illegal and all. As for anime guides, anyone can write an episode guide and stick it on the Wiki.
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    Hey, speaking of that, what're the odds HG and SS will have a PokéRadar for finding like, Sinnoh Pokémon?
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