Pokemon Rising Sun and Waning Moon
v 2.0
Works for both Pokemon Moon and Sun!
Download & Information:Google is your friend
Feedback is much appreciated and NEEDED
HOMEBREW IS REQUIRED
HOMEBREW INSTALLATION: http://smealum.github.io/3ds/
UPDATES POSTED HERE: https://twitter.com/KobeRobsahm
Download & Instructions: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0By0T413LWAPQaXpEZWpiS3hldlU
NOTICE:
It has come to my attention that my old download links and instructions were within the gbatemp rules. I am not linking any actual roms, or full romfs files. I am only linking the individual edited files required to play Rising Sun & Waning Moon. If this is threatened to be taken down once more, I ask that mods first look and tell me why the Nova Sun/Umbra Moon mods do the same and have remained up.


Please ask if you want to upload this elsewhere, or at least give credit back to this post or my twitter.
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Lets start off with some context. Currently, pk3DS allows us to edit the trainers and move sets of pokemon within Pokemon Sun and Moon. I decided to go ahead and create a challenge mode of sorts, similar to that of Pokemon Blaze Black/Volt White. Currently editing wild encounters!

Changes:

• Trial Captains and Kahunas now all have teams of 6 Pokemon.
• Level curve greatly changed. Team should be in high 70s/low 80s by the end of the elite 4.
• Trainers have Pokemon not usually seen in Alola.
• Movesets of weaker Pokemon is finished.
• Youngster Joey has a top percent Rattata.
• Wild encounters up until the post game are finished! Have fun everyone!
• Custom music for post game returning trainers.
• Almost every Pokemon has access to their hidden ability.

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Video demonstrations:

A NOTE ABOUT INSTRUCTIONS:
THE EASIEST METHOD IS GETTING A CFW, DO IT WHILE YOU CAN.​

Instructions: (CFW Required for this method. See other method below if you don't have a CFW) I also still need to make the method easier for Pokemon Sun users, sorry!

THINGS YOU NEED:
- Latest nightly build of luma. (Get this through the .cia updater)
- The hack's GARC files (the stuff that actually overwrites the original assets) Get it from the Google Drive link

New and Updated Instructions! About time!

Luma Game Patcher Method:

• • Create a folder named titles inside luma.
  • Create a folder with the game's title id as the name (0004000000164800 for Sun, 0004000000175E00 for Moon) inside titles.
• Create a folder titled romfs within luma/titles/(titleID)
• Place the "a" and "data" folders within the "romfs" folder.
• Make sure "Enable Game Patcher" is checked in luma3ds setup.
• Start Sun/Moon

Thats it! Easiest way to tell if its working is by starting a new game or checking your Trainer Passport.

FOR POKEMON SUN USERS: RENAME THE "3" FILE IN a\0\8\ TO "2"

Layeredfs: (These instructions only apply if you use the Layeredfs files)

The LayeredFS feature allows you to replace RomFS files with files on the SD card for most games. To use it:

• Create a folder named titles inside luma.
• Create a folder with the game's title id as the name (0004000000164800 for Sun, 0004000000175E00 for Moon) inside titles.
• Create a folder called romfs in the game's folder.
• Place the "a" and "data" folders within the "romfs" folder.
• For example, to use LayeredFS with Pokémon™ Sun, make a folder named romfs , put your replacement files in it, then put romfs in 0004000000164800.

FOR POKEMON SUN USERS: RENAME THE "3" FILE IN a\0\8\ TO "2"

Todo:

• Re balance according to feedback.
• Re balance Pokemon move sets and stats once tools are available.
• Add in last few Pokemon. (Some starters, legendaries, etc.)
• Finish documentation on the various changes.

Credits:

• Creators of the tools pk3DS, extract repack, etc.
• Drayano, for being a cool guy that's better at hacking than I am

Sellout:
I'm a filthy sellout. Follow me on twitter to know when major updates for the romhack come out. https://twitter.com/KobeRobsahm

 

[PR3D4TOR]

Maybe i made a mistake while creating it but i couldn't care less since i am using the Luma3ds method right now and it doesn't get easier overall, especially when it comes to hack updates

 

[Cha0tic]

Why cia of this hackrom not working on everyone?

Would need a expert to explain it as im not sure if Im correct but as we can tell now its the modifying and replacing of the files in the extracted cia thats causing the boot problem because I plan it using luma salty SD method but when you decrypt the cia and extract it and rebuild it with the replacement files thats when the issue occurs

 

[X Virus]

Would need a expert to explain it as im not sure if Im correct but as we can tell now its the modifying and replacing of the files in the extracted cia thats causing the boot problem because I plan it using luma salty SD method but when you decrypt the cia and extract it and rebuild it with the replacement files thats when the issue occurs

So,how about the guys who can boot the hack without trouble?they not using CIA?

 

[Cha0tic]

So,how about the guys who can boot the hack without trouble?they not using CIA?

You seem to be confused its not that using a Sun Or Moon cia is the problem.

Its when trying to build a custom cia with the files provided by OP cause the problem because I am using a cia of Sun with the luma method/salty SD and I am playing jut fine.

Its the custom building of a .cia with the replacement files that does not work

If you use a .cia from that iso site or your own + op luma/salty SD method it works perfect.

 

[X Virus]

You seem to be confused its not that using a Sun Or Moon cia is the problem.

Its when trying to build a custom cia with the files provided by OP cause the problem because I am using a cia of Sun with the luma method/salty SD and I am playing jut fine.

Its the custom building of a .cia with the replacement files that does not work

If you use a .cia from that iso site or your own + op luma/salty SD method it works perfect.

Then,you no need use cia right?Why you tried hard to build the not working cia?You want to play in on PC with citra?

 

[Cha0tic]

Then,you no need use cia right?Why you tried hard to build the not working cia?You want to play in on PC with citra?

You don't need a custom built cia.

I tried to build it for the people, alot of people rather just install the .cia or just don't know how or having issues trying to install the mod with luma and saltySD. So alot of people would prefer to just have a built cia of the mod.

I have no intentions of using citra I have a 3ds

 

[X Virus]

You don't need a custom built cia.

I tried to build it for the people, alot of people rather just install the .cia or just don't know how or having issues trying to install the mod with luma and saltySD. So alot of people would prefer to just have a built cia of the mod.

I have no intentions of using citra I have a 3ds

How about ORAS hackrom?it have the same problem as well?Or just sun and moon hackrom got this blackscreen error?

 

[ImReallySaltySd]

Hey, just needed a little bit of help on why I cant get my game to work -

I have Luma and all the files in the right folder as per the saltysd method, however when I launch the game, everything loads as normal without any changes. I guess my system cant tell that there was anything changed? Any ideas as to why its not working?

 

[Cha0tic]

How about ORAS hackrom?it have the same problem as well?Or just sun and moon hackrom got this blackscreen error?

Not a issue with rutile ruby, that I have a custom built .cia and for neo x as well. They are just fine, its this romhack. Someone with more experience would need to look into it

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Hey, just needed a little bit of help on why I cant get my game to work -

I have Luma and all the files in the right folder as per the saltysd method, however when I launch the game, everything loads as normal without any changes. I guess my system cant tell that there was anything changed? Any ideas as to why its not working?

Did you try wild encounters on route 1? should see starlys and a few other pokemon.
when I did it I could not see any change till I hit that route

 

[ImReallySaltySd]

Not a issue with rutile ruby, that I have a custom built .cia and for neo x as well. They are just fine, its this romhack. Someone with more experience would need to look into it

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Did you try wild encounters on route 1? should see starlys and a few other pokemon.
when I did it I could not see any change till I hit that route

I stopped as soon as I got to the first youngster who had a lvl 3 ratata instead of lvl 5 - also no version on trainer card. Also tried making a new game as well but not changes to trainer card or youngster pokemon. Most issues I read through on this form have to do with the game crashing on the leading screen which wasnt an issue for me, it just seems that the mod simply isnt being loaded at all.

 

[Kobazco]

I stopped as soon as I got to the first youngster who had a lvl 3 ratata instead of lvl 5 - also no version on trainer card. Also tried making a new game as well but not changes to trainer card or youngster pokemon. Most issues I read through on this form have to do with the game crashing on the leading screen which wasnt an issue for me, it just seems that the mod simply isnt being loaded at all.

Make sure you enabled patching on luma3ds?

 

[ImReallySaltySd]

Make sure you enabled patching on luma3ds?

Where exactly is that done?

Edit: didn't have it enabled but I just turned it on - do I need to start a new game? no changes to trainer card atm. I had saved right after picking starter pokemon

 

[Kobazco]

Where exactly is that done?

Edit: didn't have it enabled but I just turned it on - do I need to start a new game? no changes to trainer card atm. I had saved right after picking starter pokemon

Shouldn't have to start a new save. For some reason text changes don't always work for luma 3ds users. Try continuing

 

[ImReallySaltySd]

Shouldn't have to start a new save. For some reason text changes don't always work for luma 3ds users. Try continuing

Just made it to first youngster and his rattata was lvl. 3 again - Patching enabled, and tried it on moon instead of sun. No crashing or anything

 

[Kobazco]

Just made it to first youngster and his rattata was lvl. 3 again - Patching enabled, and tried it on moon instead of sun. No crashing or anything

Make sure all of the folders are named right. Caps matter etc. Make sure the folders are all in their correct places and the ips patch is in the correct folder

 

[ImReallySaltySd]

Make sure all of the folders are named right. Caps matter etc. Make sure the folders are all in their correct places and the ips patch is in the correct folder

Triple checked and everything was fine - re-launched it and it worked this time. Not sure wtf happened but im not gonna complain haha. Thank you for all the help and being so active on the forum. I'll thank you later when I beat the game for making such a dope mod!

Haven't played through sun or moon before so I'm excited for a difficult first run

 

[PR3D4TOR]

Hey, just needed a little bit of help on why I cant get my game to work -

I have Luma and all the files in the right folder as per the saltysd method, however when I launch the game, everything loads as normal without any changes. I guess my system cant tell that there was anything changed? Any ideas as to why its not working?

Did you enable "Enable Game Patching" in Luma3ds Settings (Hold Select when powering up)?

EDIT: Nvm, you got it already working

 

[Riku358]

with the patch 1.1. I´m able to play online? ... I mean the change of types like stanler(normal psychic) will not interfere?

 

[Skylinedeadline]

with the patch 1.1. I´m able to play online? ... I mean the change of types like stanler(normal psychic) will not interfere?

if I'm not mistaken you can only trade (and presumably battle) With 'legitimate' mons. So if it can be caught in vanilla, doesn't have illegal moves or typings you'd be good. Not too sure what happens if you have illegal mons. I guess you just get sent back to the menu.

 

[Cha0tic]

if I'm not mistaken you can only trade (and presumably battle) With 'legitimate' mons. So if it can be caught in vanilla, doesn't have illegal moves or typings you'd be good. Not too sure what happens if you have illegal mons. I guess you just get sent back to the menu.

Says there is a error with this pokemon, was trying to trade a friend some pokemon and it wouldn't work. I had to find a pokemon thats in the vanilla version.