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

 

[Kobazco]

@Kobazco will you release a more difficult version of the hack in the future?

Uh.. Are you serious right now? The more difficult this hack gets the more exp you get and the more overleveled you can be. I'll look into improving some random NPCs but not really much else.

 

[Insertology]

@Kobazco will you release a more difficult version of the hack in the future?

Lol, not hard enough?

 

[GamingAori]

Uh.. Are you serious right now? The more difficult this hack gets the more exp you get and the more overleveled you can be. I'll look into improving some random NPCs but not really much else.

I found rising ruby more difficult and this hack, but overall your hack is nice. I just love sun/moon.

 

[Kobazco]

I found rising ruby more difficult and this hack, but overall your hack is nice. I just love sun/moon.

I actually thought Rising Ruby was easier than the old Blaze Black hacks etc. I look to those for inspiration but I do know the mid game level curve still needs some improvement for my own hack.

 

[bailie1912]

I am playing through waning moon and have been messing about with sun version with the pk3ds if i have waning moon installed via saltysd how do i run the sun version alongside it? Thanks for ur great haack

 

[Insertology]

I found rising ruby more difficult and this hack, but overall your hack is nice. I just love sun/moon.

If you want/wanted a challenge, you should turn the EXP share off and put your battle style to "set." Have fun.

 

[Kobazco]

I am playing through waning moon and have been messing about with sun version with the pk3ds if i have waning moon installed via saltysd how do i run the sun version alongside it? Thanks for ur great haack

What do you mean how do you run the sun version along side of it? I think you can only really run one of the games at a time. Although you might actually be able to do it now that I think about it by copy and pasting a\0\8\3 and renaming the copy to "2" instead of "3". If you have both of them it could work.

 

[Blue]

How about no exp share. And lowering exp received (if possible)

 

[Kobazco]

How about no exp share. And lowering exp received (if possible)

I might be able to lower every Pokemon's exp level/curve. But that would... Take an immense amount of time lol. I think I'll just keep on trying to balance around test playthroughs and LPs I see online.

 

[Insertology]

Hey OP. I have a question about the ips patches using SaltySD. How do you combine the patches so you can get things like NoOutLines to work. I've been trying to figure it out, but I'm having no luck...

 

[Kobazco]

Hey OP. I have a question about the ips patches using SaltySD. How do you combine the patches so you can get things like NoOutLines to work. I've been trying to figure it out, but I'm having no luck...

Someone actually made a tool for that. I can't remember what its called at the moment but maybe he can tell you if he see this? Also maybe you can use the NTR cheat plugin

 

[bailie1912]

What do you mean how do you run the sun version along side of it? I think you can only really run one of the games at a time. Although you might actually be able to do it now that I think about it by copy and pasting a\0\8\3 and renaming the copy to "2" instead of "3". If you have both of them it could work.

I am playing through your hack atm (waning moon) but im messing about with the sun version randomizing things with pk3ds. I want to continue playing through your hack til i complete but i want to test what i have been randomizing without comflicting with your hack if u get me. So i am wondering if i can put the files i have edited on the sd card and load up sun and i will look for my files

 

[Kobazco]

I am playing through your hack atm (waning moon) but im messing about with the sun version randomizing things with pk3ds. I want to continue playing through your hack til i complete but i want to test what i have been randomizing without comflicting with your hack if u get me. So i am wondering if i can put the files i have edited on the sd card and load up sun and i will look for my files

Just uh. Keep the saltySD files seperate and switch them out when needed?

 

[Insertology]

Someone actually made a tool for that. I can't remember what its called at the moment but maybe he can tell you if he see this? Also maybe you can use the NTR cheat plugin

I'm not running NTR. I have Luma. I think I worded my question wrong there lol. I'm using Luma to patch the game. And you said in the original post saying "Plus, you can combine this with other IPS patches such as Instant Text Speed, No Outlines, SciresM's QR code patch, etc." I'm just not sure how to do that. Would you have to use Lunar IPS?

 

[Kobazco]

I'm not running NTR. I have Luma. I think I worded my question wrong there lol. I'm using Luma to patch the game. And you said in the original post saying "Plus, you can combine this with other IPS patches such as Instant Text Speed, No Outlines, SciresM's QR code patch, etc." I'm just not sure how to do that. Would you have to use Lunar IPS?

I'm sorry. The name of the tool that accomplishes this is escaping me. I really should've linked that as well.

 

[Queen of SoS]

I'm not running NTR. I have Luma. I think I worded my question wrong there lol. I'm using Luma to patch the game. And you said in the original post saying "Plus, you can combine this with other IPS patches such as Instant Text Speed, No Outlines, SciresM's QR code patch, etc." I'm just not sure how to do that. Would you have to use Lunar IPS?

-snip- i'll just post it here

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I'm sorry. The name of the tool that accomplishes this is escaping me. I really should've linked that as well.

I have it Kobazco here:

 

[bailie1912]

Just uh. Keep the saltySD files seperate and switch them out when needed?

Thought of the firstly but was wondering if i could have them both on the sd card and switch between them both but thanks

ps the level curve does get harder if people think its easy then switch of the exp share.

 

[Insertology]

I think i still have the patch for the ips thingy i'll pm it to u.

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I have it Kobazco here:

Oh, thanks dude. I was trying the whole day yesterday to figure the patches out. I am playing the ROM, just combining was my only problem.

 

[Queen of SoS]

Oh, thanks dude. I was trying the whole day yesterday to figure the patches out. I am playing the ROM, just combining was my only problem.

Welcome i don't know how to use it tho since i haven't played moon in like a few weeks.

 

[Insertology]

Just saying OP, the ROM is pretty good. This is a highlight...

Welcome i don't know how to use it tho since i haven't played moon in like a few weeks.

I'll figure it out. Doesn't seem too hard. Thanks again.