ROM Hack [Release] MH Talisman Editor for MHXX MHX/MHGen MH4G/MH4U

[kidasquid]

Can anyone explain to me what I would need in order to get this working on my 3DS? I have been trying and I have no idea on where to begin. Thanks again in advance for the help!

Do you have homebrew enabled? That's step 1.
Step 2 is use JKSM to get your save file, called system, from your game.
Step 3 is to load the system file into this application, make your talisman, then save the system file.
Step 4 is to use JKSM to get your save file into your game.

 

[jc28735250]

Can anyone explain to me what I would need in order to get this working on my 3DS? I have been trying and I have no idea on where to begin. Thanks again in advance for the help!

This program is for Windows and is used to modify your save to edit the talismans (charms).
You need a 3DS APP capable of dumping MHX/MHGen saves (see this thread).

 

[Olenhol]

Hello, I have a problem.
I was editing my talismans for quite a while, with no problem at all.
But just now after exporting my savedata and trying to edit one of my talismans, editor pops out error about access denied. I was little confused so I tried to edit my backup, way WAAAAAAY older than my present save. Backup made first time I was editing, and same error Access denied. File is not READ-ONLY, and saveeditor (eq, itm.box, guildcard etc) works fine with both files but talisman editor only open file but can't save!
Redownload new version of editor, disabling antivirus didn't help.


************** Exception Text **************
System.UnauthorizedAccessException: Access to the path '08-23-2016_02-13-45' is denied.
at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
at System.IO.FileInfo.Delete()
at MHX_Talisman_Editor.MainForm.saveChangesToolStripMenuItem_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.RaiseEvent(Object key, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripMenuItem.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleMouseUp(MouseEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mea)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.MenuStrip.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg

Its first part of long af errornote.

For me its black magic incantation. Any ideas how to fix this? (backup of my present "system" in rar)

 

[jc28735250]

Hello, I have a problem.
I was editing my talismans for quite a while, with no problem at all.
But just now after exporting my savedata and trying to edit one of my talismans, editor pops out error about access denied. I was little confused so I tried to edit my backup, way WAAAAAAY older than my present save. Backup made first time I was editing, and same error Access denied. File is not READ-ONLY, and saveeditor (eq, itm.box, guildcard etc) works fine with both files but talisman editor only open file but can't save!
Redownload new version of editor, disabling antivirus didn't help.


************** Exception Text **************
System.UnauthorizedAccessException: Access to the path '08-23-2016_02-13-45' is denied.
at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
at System.IO.FileInfo.Delete()
at MHX_Talisman_Editor.MainForm.saveChangesToolStripMenuItem_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.RaiseEvent(Object key, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripMenuItem.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleMouseUp(MouseEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mea)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.MenuStrip.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg

Its first part of long af errornote.

For me its black magic incantation. Any ideas how to fix this? (backup of my present "system" in rar)

"08-23-2016_02-13-45" is the automatic backup the editor makes in the sub-directory "Backups" whenever you click the save button.
An access is denied error can occur if the editor does not have write access to that folder (Program files is notorious for this).
If you can't figure out why it's not able to write to the backups folder then just disable the automatic backup function via the Config file (see readme on how to do this)

 

[Olenhol]

"08-23-2016_02-13-45" is the automatic backup the editor makes in the sub-directory "Backups" whenever you click the save button.
An access is denied error can occur if the editor does not have write access to that folder (Program files is notorious for this).
If you can't figure out why it's not able to write to the backups folder then just disable the automatic backup function via the Config file (see readme on how to do this)

For some bloody reason that folder was empty I could not edit him at all. everything inside was hidden actually.
I could not remove that folder, rename , copy or anything until I forced it out in savemode.
I... have no darn idea WTF is that but my computer is now being scanned. Same sh*t happend with my mods files in TESV and with project-save-location folder in Planet Explorers like 2 weeks ago.
After forcing removal of this folder, I created new one and everything works fine.
Thx for fast respond!
You saved me another 5 hours of life on coal farming <3


Oh also I just say that both other folders I talked about are named "Backup"

 

[Zinogre117]

Can you tell me which talisman are okay and which are not ?
Dragon talisman:dragon attack 10 + (only)
Dragon talisman:artillery 10 + (only or 15+)

 

[jc28735250]

Can you tell me which talisman are okay and which are not ?
Dragon talisman:dragon attack 10 + (only)
Dragon talisman:artillery 10 + (only or 15+)

Make the talisman in the editor. If the numbers turn red and the message to the right says "skills over limit" then you know you've made an impossible talisman.
Reduce the numbers (and hit enter to confirm the change) until the message goes away.
Note that certain skills cannot appear in the first slot, so you should use the skill limit preview window (mouse over the skill table) to assist in your talisman creation planning.
Additionally, there are no rules limiting the combination of any skills; in other words, any 2 skills can be combined to form a talisman so long as they are within their skill limits for that talisman grade.

Now, whether or not the specific talisman you created can be actually obtained in-game through normal means is unknown; this tool only tells you if the game will reject the talisman outright.

 

[Zinogre117]

Make the talisman in the editor. If the numbers turn red and the message to the right says "skills over limit" then you know you've made an impossible talisman.
Reduce the numbers (and hit enter to confirm the change) until the message goes away.
Note that certain skills cannot appear in the first slot, so you should use the skill limit preview window (mouse over the skill table) to assist in your talisman creation planning.
Additionally, there are no rules limiting the combination of any skills; in other words, any 2 skills can be combined to form a talisman so long as they are within their skill limits for that talisman grade.

Now, whether or not the specific talisman you created can be actually obtained in-game through normal means is unknown; this tool only tells you if the game will reject the talisman outright.

Okay I understand how it works now,but how do you use the editor,I can't use it on windows 10 ?

 

[jc28735250]

Okay I understand how it works now,but how do you use the editor,I can't use it on windows 10 ?

Be more specific. What exactly do you mean by you can't use it.
This program was compiled and tested on Windows 10 so it definitely works.

 

[Zinogre117]

Be more specific. What exactly do you mean by you can't use it.
This program was compiled and tested on Windows 10 so it definitely works.

It says that it's a virus and whenever I download and try to run it,it automatically gets deleted

 

[jc28735250]

It says that it's a virus and whenever I download and try to run it,it automatically gets deleted

This is a known issue (see red notice on top of first post).
Windows defender is mis-identifying the binary as a virus and there's nothing I can do about it.
The workaround is to set an exception in Windows Defender and not scan the file.

 

[Capt. Awesome]

It's flagging my Edge Lore +4 talismans as impossible in 4U, but they were generated legally.

 

[jc28735250]

It's flagging my Edge Lore +4 talismans as impossible in 4U, but they were generated legally.

Thanks for the report! Main post updated with new attachment.
The MH4G/MH4U skill limits were created using online wikis as a reference, and since the game doesn't check the talismans for validity the only way to validate those limits is to actually obtain new talisman in game.

 

[LqD NiTR0G3N]

Out of curiosity I have a few questions about this program.

1) How do you get this to work with MH4U?
2) What happens if a skill is over limit? Does it not let you add/edit the talisman or what?
3) If a talisman was over limit, what would happen in game presuming the app lets you add them, does it cause errors or something or what?

Also thanks for the application, it's super useful and easy to use. I just wish I had more time to spend fiddling around with it.

 

[jc28735250]

Out of curiosity I have a few questions about this program.

1) How do you get this to work with MH4U?
2) What happens if a skill is over limit? Does it not let you add/edit the talisman or what?
3) If a talisman was over limit, what would happen in game presuming the app lets you add them, does it cause errors or something or what?

Also thanks for the application, it's super useful and easy to use. I just wish I had more time to spend fiddling around with it.

My apologies for not responding to your questions; haven't been following this thread closely lately.

1. Select MH4G/MH4U mode in the top right drop-down selection, and load your (encrypted) save.
2. No, it just tells you that it thinks this talisman is illegal, but will go ahead and create it for you anyways.
3. Depends on the game. In MH4G/MH4U nothing happens; you can create whatever you like (Obviously you're on your own if you go online with this). In MHX/MHGen the talisman gets blanked out; no skills, no slots, and completely useless but won't crash your game or corrupt your save.

 

[GunFlameFRC]

https://puu.sh/te4fa/d444f08a62.png

I encounter this problem every time I attempt to load my save. What am I doing wrong?

 

[iSharingan]

https://puu.sh/te4fa/d444f08a62.png

I encounter this problem every time I attempt to load my save. What am I doing wrong?

the last option I can think of is you're using a non-US/non-JPN save (using an EU save, for example). Iirc, some other region saves have slightly different offsets. getting it temporarily converted (for editing purposes. Can be converted back later) should fix the issue if this is the case.

 

[GunFlameFRC]

the last option I can think of is you're using a non-US/non-JPN save (using an EU save, for example). Iirc, some other region saves have slightly different offsets. getting it temporarily converted (for editing purposes. Can be converted back later) should fix the issue if this is the case.

Nope. My copy is US.

I think I may just have really shit luck. Lol

 

[jc28735250]

Nope. My copy is US.

I think I may just have really shit luck. Lol

Are you trying to load a MH4U save?
In the screenshot the program is set to MHX/MHGen mode; you need to switch to MH4G/MH4U mode from the drop-down menu on the top-right.
If this is not the issue let me know.

 

[Hellsjanitor]

i have a problem, any time i load a save INTO the editor, its says "Failed to load save file: CORRUPT_SAVE"
but i know it isnt corrupt because of the fact that i tried loading that save again on my ds, fearing the worst, but is loads into the game just fine.

anyone else had this problem and how do i fix it?