I hate to be that guy and make my first post asking a question but this is the most active place talking about RetroArch's 3DS nightlies. I haven't been able to save properly in-game, I have to do it via Save states instead. I notice two messages in the log:
RetroArch [INFO] :: SRAM will not...
You ever try soaper powder/qauludes? I did once and like a dumbass drank beer on top of taking, I woke up laying in my backyard in the pouring rain, it knocked me out. I have not seen it around in many many years.