Title: So, what are the main programs used for modding and hacking?
Post by: Mental_Gear on July 14, 2009, 03:17:05 pm
Post by: Mental_Gear on July 14, 2009, 03:17:05 pm
I've got an emulated version of this (damn, this emulator eats RAM like a fat kid eats cake, but oh well) and I'd prefer to hack the PSP one, but beggars can't be choosers.
In any case, once I get past the introductory battle crap I'd like to start looking into modding, hacking, and patching the game - starting with custom sprites and jobs. I'm not sure what programs I'd need - I'm pretty sure that one is 'LionEditor' and that's where I'm stumped. Can't remember the name of the sprite maker...shiji or something? Shinji? Chishi? Chibi?
I also have a little program for slapping patches onto ISOs, so that's that bit sorted, thanks.
Apologies for noobishness.
In any case, once I get past the introductory battle crap I'd like to start looking into modding, hacking, and patching the game - starting with custom sprites and jobs. I'm not sure what programs I'd need - I'm pretty sure that one is 'LionEditor' and that's where I'm stumped. Can't remember the name of the sprite maker...shiji or something? Shinji? Chishi? Chibi?
I also have a little program for slapping patches onto ISOs, so that's that bit sorted, thanks.
Apologies for noobishness.
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Post by: Smash on July 14, 2009, 04:55:51 pm
Post by: Smash on July 14, 2009, 04:55:51 pm
You could start with FFpatcher for general modding, and FFTactext for simple text and name edits.
Also, lol, sprite maker. You probably mean Shishi sprite editor, that lets you put custom spritesheets on the rom. If you want a sprite maker, then there's Ms Paint for that.
Find them all here: http://www.ffhacktics.com/downloads.php?id=1 (http://www.ffhacktics.com/downloads.php?id=1)
Someone move this to Help section.
Also, lol, sprite maker. You probably mean Shishi sprite editor, that lets you put custom spritesheets on the rom. If you want a sprite maker, then there's Ms Paint for that.
Find them all here: http://www.ffhacktics.com/downloads.php?id=1 (http://www.ffhacktics.com/downloads.php?id=1)
Someone move this to Help section.
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Post by: Mental_Gear on July 15, 2009, 04:16:22 am
Post by: Mental_Gear on July 15, 2009, 04:16:22 am
Ah, thanks Smash. I figured this would be best in the FFT section though because this is for FFT, NOT WotL. Thanks anyway.
Is it actually possible to make your own sprites on MS Paint or GIMP / Photoshop or whatever? It seems as if it would take ages...
Is it actually possible to make your own sprites on MS Paint or GIMP / Photoshop or whatever? It seems as if it would take ages...
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Post by: Kaijyuu on July 15, 2009, 05:39:12 am
Post by: Kaijyuu on July 15, 2009, 05:39:12 am
Quote from: "Mental_Gear"Is it actually possible to make your own sprites on MS Paint or GIMP / Photoshop or whatever? It seems as if it would take ages...Yes and yes.
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Post by: Mental_Gear on July 15, 2009, 05:41:02 am
Post by: Mental_Gear on July 15, 2009, 05:41:02 am
Okay, thanks. Also, while reading the description on the google page, it says FFPatcher is intended for the PSP version, however I'm playing an emulated PSX version - would it work the same?
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Post by: Kaijyuu on July 15, 2009, 05:52:38 am
Post by: Kaijyuu on July 15, 2009, 05:52:38 am
Patcher works fine with the psx version.
Pretty much every tool for hacking FFT was made for the psx version first. So... don't worry about compatibility too much.
Pretty much every tool for hacking FFT was made for the psx version first. So... don't worry about compatibility too much.
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Post by: Mental_Gear on July 15, 2009, 05:58:55 am
Post by: Mental_Gear on July 15, 2009, 05:58:55 am
Great, thanks. I've had a look at the programs and my, my, my, they ARE in-depth. I'll sniff around for some tutorials (the readme for LionEditor is very basic and I can't use the Sprite Editor at all really, as there's no instructions) and then play around.
The main hurdle for me will probably be recognising words and such - I'm familiar with WotL terms, names, etc. so it'll take a while for me to know what's what.
Oh, and there is no 'TacText' program, so I assume that's a part of LionEditor?
The main hurdle for me will probably be recognising words and such - I'm familiar with WotL terms, names, etc. so it'll take a while for me to know what's what.
Oh, and there is no 'TacText' program, so I assume that's a part of LionEditor?
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Post by: Vanya on July 15, 2009, 05:47:19 pm
Post by: Vanya on July 15, 2009, 05:47:19 pm
No. The newest Patcher doesn't include it but there is a new FFTacText available ... somewhere ...
I don't remember if it was posted in the forums or if we've just been passing it around PM & chat.
I don't remember if it was posted in the forums or if we've just been passing it around PM & chat.
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Post by: Mental_Gear on July 15, 2009, 06:45:49 pm
Post by: Mental_Gear on July 15, 2009, 06:45:49 pm
I googled it and got it. Very comprehensive indeed.
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Post by: Vanya on July 15, 2009, 11:52:41 pm
Post by: Vanya on July 15, 2009, 11:52:41 pm
I commend you on using google.
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Post by: Mental_Gear on July 16, 2009, 05:02:09 am
Post by: Mental_Gear on July 16, 2009, 05:02:09 am
XD
I'll get FFTastic today. BTW, I'm using an emulator called (I think) PSX_1_13', but what's the most commonly used emulator here?
I'll get FFTastic today. BTW, I'm using an emulator called (I think) PSX_1_13', but what's the most commonly used emulator here?
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Post by: Vanya on July 16, 2009, 06:10:45 am
Post by: Vanya on July 16, 2009, 06:10:45 am
That and EPSXE.
I prefer pSX.
I prefer pSX.
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Post by: Mental_Gear on July 16, 2009, 06:44:09 am
Post by: Mental_Gear on July 16, 2009, 06:44:09 am
But I read somewhere about FFTastic not working with pSX...
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Post by: Aquilae on July 16, 2009, 06:47:27 am
Post by: Aquilae on July 16, 2009, 06:47:27 am
It works with pSX. It uses the same save files as ePSXe.