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Through some asm hacking, I found a fully functional Level Builder for the first RockMan 8 alpha, referenced here: Mega Man 8 - Prototype 1
I was told that I should share this with tcrf, so here's a few screens:
As seen, any modification to the levels can be tested in real-time. |
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So that cursor IS usable, then! How do you activate it?
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Yes, that mouse cursor is very usable. 
How I activated it:
The functionality for the Level Builder was already located in the executable, but was unused/unreferenced.
I know R3000 dis/assembly, so it was fairly easy to locate the controller routine. I noticed that it didn't have any options for the Select button, and no room to expand the function... so I completely relocated the controller routine and inserted my own code into it, so that the game checks for the Select button.
From there, it was a simple task of 'telling' the game what to do when the Select button is pressed... and voila - Level Builder.
I suppose that I could upload a rebuilt ROM/ISO with my findings, because it cannot be accessed with a GameShark/Action Replay cheat.  |
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Here's the rebuilt ROM:
http://www1.datafilehost.com/d/a19b3567 |
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You should really upload a patch to the rom, rather than the actual rom (feel free to correct me).
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Originally posted by Hiccup
You should really upload a patch to the rom, rather than the actual rom (feel free to correct me).
Well, it's only an alpha-prototype.
I have been in the prototype community long enough to know that people are now trying to scam others with false content. It's quite sad and pathetic, really, but it is what it is - someone, somewhere would try to make a quick dollar or two. I haven't personally been a victim, but I know others who have.
That said, I simply rebuilt the ISO and slapped a disclaimer on the disc in order to thwart any scamming attempts.
New stuff:
...aaaand it's b0rken - there isn't any controller functionality for this and required a nasty asm hack to get it working.
I also found a few other things (SOUND TEST, PAGE SELECT MODE, and a player position display). I'll upload a new patched build, soon. |
