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Progress Report on Editor Update?

Started by Rolina, 14, January, 2013, 12:58:43 AM

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Rolina

I'm just wandering when we'll get this, or failing that the progress towards the next full update.

There's two big things I'm looking for:  Keyboard Support and the ability to remove all of that 10x multiplier of stuff.  The ability to have classes with multipliers that can be multiples of five is something my hacks all tend to require, so until then I can't even do my simple remix hack...

zman9000

Quotethe ability to remove all of that 10x multiplier of stuff.
something like that doesn't sound to hard, but I'm not sure I could help with that, at least for now.

Only one I know who has actually changed the editor to do different things other then atrius is salanewt, but he left and doesn't have as much time as he use to.
it will come down to if someone active starts to look at the editor and change it, any changes could then be more easily added to the full version by atrius...

when it comes down to it everyone who can work on the editor are insanely busy.
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Daddy Poi's Oily Gorillas

#2
@Keyboard Support: I think I'll leave that up to Atrius.

@10x multiplier: Hmm... That sounds like a simple code mod... but if the x10 calculation is made more than once, then it might be difficult to know if we got them all or not. Hmm...

Edit: I think it multiplies the class stat index with (most likely character's stat)   and divides by 10.... (Now I shall rethink this.)

So the possible values I can see are... (All numbers in base 10.)

1 = 100%x multiplier
2 = 50%x multiplier
3 = 1/3rd%x multiplier
4 = 25%x multiplier
5 = 20%x multiplier
6 =
7 =
8 =
9 =
10 = 10%x multiplier
15 =
20 = 5%x multiplier

Note: %x multiplier = 1/n ; where n is the multiplier index. ; It would be nice if we could have a setting to switch to n/100 to allow for exact percentages instead of having them fractional.

Code:
080AD768 = There are six multipliers here, one for each stat...

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Well, the only people I know who have even attempted to do anything in the editor are Atrius, Salanewt, and me. :) But with the bugs in the editor, it doesn't make it much encouraging to mod.
Golden Sun Docs: Broken Seal - The Lost Age - Dark Dawn | Mario Sports Docs: Mario Golf & Mario Tennis | Misc. Docs
Refer to Yoshi's Lighthouse for any M&L hacking needs...

Sometimes I like to compare apples to oranges. (Figuratively) ... They are both fruits, but which one would you eat more? (If taken literally, I'd probably choose apples.)
Maybe it is over-analyzing, but it doesn't mean the information is useless.


The only GS Discord servers with significance are:
Golden Sun Hacking Community
GS Speedrunning
/r/Golden Sun
GS United Nations
Temple of Kraden

Can you believe how small the Golden Sun Community is?

2+2=5 Don't believe me? Those are rounded decimal numbers. Take that, flat earth theorists! :)

Rolina

It's not just classes, it affects attack multiplier values and many other things as well if I recall what Atrius said correctly.

Daddy Poi's Oily Gorillas

#4
The code executes when you standby/set djinn (aka: Class changes), at the start of a battle, and when enemies attack(? ; Probably depending on the ability used.)... so I guess this might take a lot of time to look into. This function is a huge one, with probably other things involved(?). But seeing the many places where the function was called from makes me get a fuzzy feeling.

Basically, the game menu file calls this function when doing the djinn; and the same is for the battle mechanics file during battle. ^_^ (I think.)
Golden Sun Docs: Broken Seal - The Lost Age - Dark Dawn | Mario Sports Docs: Mario Golf & Mario Tennis | Misc. Docs
Refer to Yoshi's Lighthouse for any M&L hacking needs...

Sometimes I like to compare apples to oranges. (Figuratively) ... They are both fruits, but which one would you eat more? (If taken literally, I'd probably choose apples.)
Maybe it is over-analyzing, but it doesn't mean the information is useless.


The only GS Discord servers with significance are:
Golden Sun Hacking Community
GS Speedrunning
/r/Golden Sun
GS United Nations
Temple of Kraden

Can you believe how small the Golden Sun Community is?

2+2=5 Don't believe me? Those are rounded decimal numbers. Take that, flat earth theorists! :)

Atrius (He/Him)

I'm sorry, but I don't really have the motivation to work on the editor any more.  For a long time it's been feeling like a burden keeping me from working on the projects that I really want to.  I still like Golden Sun, but I don't just want to be a "hacker" that modifies other people's work. My dream is to do more than that, I KNOW that I can do more than that.  I want to create something original, something I can release to the public and be viewed as a respectable developer for having made.  As much as I love Golden Sun and the editor I can't get where I want to go in life by working on it.


I've rethought my priorities, and unfortunately the GSTLA editor just isn't one of them any more.  I don't intend to let the invaluable experience I've gained from working on it go to waste though.  My new project is an RPG game, and yes it will include it's own editor.
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Daddy Poi's Oily Gorillas

#6
@New project: That sounds really nice. Except, you are doing this alone right? I can imagine how tough that may be. Have you decided a name for the new RPG? I mean, is this site going to be revamped for modding this game, or is it going to be a second website or something?

I wish you the best of luck. And hopefully this will be so good that it brings Salanewt back.

P.S. = I could also ask which platform/console were you planning on using? (GBA/DS/PC... etc.)
Golden Sun Docs: Broken Seal - The Lost Age - Dark Dawn | Mario Sports Docs: Mario Golf & Mario Tennis | Misc. Docs
Refer to Yoshi's Lighthouse for any M&L hacking needs...

Sometimes I like to compare apples to oranges. (Figuratively) ... They are both fruits, but which one would you eat more? (If taken literally, I'd probably choose apples.)
Maybe it is over-analyzing, but it doesn't mean the information is useless.


The only GS Discord servers with significance are:
Golden Sun Hacking Community
GS Speedrunning
/r/Golden Sun
GS United Nations
Temple of Kraden

Can you believe how small the Golden Sun Community is?

2+2=5 Don't believe me? Those are rounded decimal numbers. Take that, flat earth theorists! :)

Atrius (He/Him)

I am working on it alone right now.

There's no official title yet,  but I've been using the project name "Forgotten Dreams"

There are no plans to change GSHC into anything else.  It would be a new site when the time comes, and probably for all my new projects instead of dedicated to just one.
[sprite=220,4,0]I'm shaking my head in general disapproval of everything[/sprite]

Aile~♥

In that case, before you cease work on the editor, could we have a stable release of V0.5? I think that if we could get that and another admin, the community could basically take care of itself. Teawater and Salanewt know how the coding works for this stuff, and Teawater recently commented that he doesn't have much motivation to work because of the glitches.
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Lloyd: Easy as pie.
Genis: Sweet!
Presea: ...Sweetie pie...
Zelos: Let's not start on this again...

[spoiler=epic mindscrew][/spoiler]

Atrius (He/Him)

I should at least fix the bugs.

Being unable to open clean roms, and needing to force it to align data to positions that are multiples of 4, right?  Was there anything else?
[sprite=220,4,0]I'm shaking my head in general disapproval of everything[/sprite]

Kain

Is it shocking I'm not surprised about the editor news?  I am however taken back by wanting to make an RPG.  It sounds like a fun idea and could be great motivation to use some of your existing ideas with possibly new ones.  I'm assuming you've brainstormed this awhile and have a few ideas on what you're going to do regarding plot, writing, music and such?

What style of RPG are you interested in making?  So many questions, so much work, but well worth the effort.  If you ever need help, I will assist in any way I can.
You misspelled retard...oh the irony!

Daddy Poi's Oily Gorillas

#11
Quote from: Atrius on 15, January, 2013, 12:12:48 AM
I should at least fix the bugs.

Being unable to open clean roms, and needing to force it to align data to positions that are multiples of 4, right?  Was there anything else?
I believe there were some problems with the map editor if I'm not mistaken. When you click an NPC to open up an interface, most of the text does not show up. (In the top box, and the upper box on the right.) ; As for the map itself, did the layers that were semi-transparent remove themselves?


PS: I recall you saying in a post long ago about doing something with the Class Type value. (I think.) You never said what it was, but I guess we'll never find out?
Quote from: Atrius on 05, January, 2012, 06:46:36 AM
It's not like I wouldn't do it, there are already features in the editor catered specifically to advanced users (Hex editing for map code, anyone?)  I just prefer to try to keep things that can be presented in an easy manner accessable to everyone in a way that will make sense even if they're not intimately familiar with th underlying system.


Hmm...  Selecting a table used for detection?  No, the tables could be written in a way that automatic detection just doesn't make sense if too many odd combinations share the same value..  But I just came up with a good idea on how to present it that should work great for both beginners, and advanced users, thanks Teawater.  Yes, this will work out fantastically, I'll do it.
Golden Sun Docs: Broken Seal - The Lost Age - Dark Dawn | Mario Sports Docs: Mario Golf & Mario Tennis | Misc. Docs
Refer to Yoshi's Lighthouse for any M&L hacking needs...

Sometimes I like to compare apples to oranges. (Figuratively) ... They are both fruits, but which one would you eat more? (If taken literally, I'd probably choose apples.)
Maybe it is over-analyzing, but it doesn't mean the information is useless.


The only GS Discord servers with significance are:
Golden Sun Hacking Community
GS Speedrunning
/r/Golden Sun
GS United Nations
Temple of Kraden

Can you believe how small the Golden Sun Community is?

2+2=5 Don't believe me? Those are rounded decimal numbers. Take that, flat earth theorists! :)

leaf

Quote from: Overlord Kain on 15, January, 2013, 01:45:08 AM
Is it shocking I'm not surprised about the editor news?  I am however taken back by wanting to make an RPG.  It sounds like a fun idea and could be great motivation to use some of your existing ideas with possibly new ones.  I'm assuming you've brainstormed this awhile and have a few ideas on what you're going to do regarding plot, writing, music and such?

What style of RPG are you interested in making?  So many questions, so much work, but well worth the effort.  If you ever need help, I will assist in any way I can.
Seconding this post. You have my full support, atrius.
[spoiler=quotes]
[9:00:50 PM] Randel Peltier: Ok...what did I do last night?
[9:01:19 PM] Kain: Something boring, repetitive, and lasted for about sixty seconds.
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[10:45:08 AM] Salanewt: But yeah, the elemental phalluses are being... Stroked up by Saturos and co., and the energy will go towards... Mt. Muffin, where the Golden Climax will arise.
[7:28:42 PM] Salanewt: An added bonus is that Isaac and co. were trying to stop Saturos and co. because their beliefs state that Mt. Muffin should remain a virgin.
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[9:54:21 PM] Randel Peltier: Guess the number in my head an you get to pick what I say. Number between 1-10
[9:54:28 PM] leaf: 11
[9:54:36 PM] Randel Peltier: @#$%!
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[8:38:13 PM] Randel Peltier: Shes like this queen up on a pedastal that I have yet to court.
[8:38:29 PM] Kain: You've tried courting her.
[8:38:43 PM] leaf: and failed spectacularly
[8:38:44 PM] Randel Peltier: Ive tried...shes the best dating game ever.
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[12:24:35 AM] Salanewt: I need to find a picture of a naked person to put on the Christmas tree next year.
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[2:19:06 PM] Zeadra: wait... Rief's a guy???
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[1:09:57 PM] Zeadra: well if you want to know if its a new effect or something weird, just check GS1, if side step is there maby it is the nimble dodge thing
[1:10:35 PM] Kioll: For once, you've contributed something useful.  o.O[/spoiler]

Rolina

I see... so this is where the editor more or less ends, then?  Ah well.  It would have been fun to try a lot of things, but I understand.  In the last three/four years, priorities change, dreams evolve.  Still, it was a fun run while it lasted, and I learned a lot from working with everyone here.  It's a shame no real projects ever came to fruition, though.

zman9000

Well I'm bummed
but what can you do.
I guess the best I can do is to learn coding so I can one day finish the editor.
but that's ways off.

As for the site, I can see everyone here migrating over to this new site. And while I like golden sun more then almost any other game I suppose I could just make a golden sun hack with this new game you are going to hack. lol (even if the game mechanics are totally different it will be interesting to do)

Well anyway, good luck Atrius on what ever it is you decide to go and do. I'm sure a good deal of us here are willing to support you.
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Rolina

Not everyone, hun... I've already started to migrate away, to be honest - the only thing keeping me here is my leadership of Jupiter.  It's just hard to stay at a place you don't feel welcome in.

Knight of Purgatory

So does this mean the site could be coming to an end?
MOAR DARKNESS, MOAR COOKIES

Aile~♥

#17
After Atrius posts the completed stable version of V0.5, probably. Which is a shame, since the other forum I typically visit died a while ago. Actually, it's highly probable that with Atrius off the project, continuation of the Editor will take place at Yoshi's Lighthouse, since that's where Salanewt and Teawater mainly hang out, and they're the two people who actually know how the coding works.

It was nice knowing you guys, though.
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Lloyd: Easy as pie.
Genis: Sweet!
Presea: ...Sweetie pie...
Zelos: Let's not start on this again...

[spoiler=epic mindscrew][/spoiler]

Rolina

I would have loved to have made a rebalance patch of my own, but... ah well.  It's simply beyond the capabilities of the editor...

Aile~♥

As I just said, there's still hope for the editor at least, even if not for this forum. And Salanewt's been experimenting with alternate ability formulas. He's got one for HP%-based healing.
[sprite=16, 6, 0]:P[/sprite]

Lloyd: Easy as pie.
Genis: Sweet!
Presea: ...Sweetie pie...
Zelos: Let's not start on this again...

[spoiler=epic mindscrew][/spoiler]