Help with my first time adding a game patch, Dragon Quest 8

[godreborn]

no, I don't think so. I was unable to test dragon quest viii. I have it, but the orchestral music was already a part of the version I installed. I can't test the restoration aspect, since my save is at the very beginning of the game. I wish there was a splash screen with the mod information like maple story, so you know that it's even working.

 

[M97]

no, I don't think so. I was unable to test dragon quest viii. I have it, but the orchestral music was already a part of the version I installed. I can't test the restoration aspect, since my save is at the very beginning of the game. I wish there was a splash screen with the mod information like maple story, so you know that it's even working.

I wouldn't be able to know as well since I haven't even started DQ8 XD

Although I do know the mod restores NPC models as well. Those being the Yellow Skirt Girl NPC and the Red Armored Girl NPC.

 

[M97]

maple story still showed 1.3 after deleting it.

On a similar topic, is it safe to use patches such as these when going online?

Just asking out of curiosity.

 

[godreborn]

I don't think Nintendo bans consoles or accounts unless you're caught cheating. they used to ban for early playing of games, but I wouldn't worry about that with no new games and if you don't cheat. the romfs is done in memory most likely, so there's probably no way Nintendo would even be able to detect it even if they tried.

 

[M97]

I don't think Nintendo bans consoles or accounts unless you're caught cheating. they used to ban for early playing of games, but I wouldn't worry about that with no new games and if you don't cheat. the romfs is done in memory most likely, so there's probably no way Nintendo would even be able to detect it even if they tried.

Okay thanks. I had scare today because I got a error code 001-0502 today after trying to download stuff in DQ8's menu while the patch was active. Thought I was banned.

Thankfully the error code was nothing to worry about and it isn't showing up anymore when connecting my other games online or when viewing my Friend List.

 

[M97]

I don't think Nintendo bans consoles or accounts unless you're caught cheating. they used to ban for early playing of games, but I wouldn't worry about that with no new games and if you don't cheat. the romfs is done in memory most likely, so there's probably no way Nintendo would even be able to detect it even if they tried.

Also what is constituted as "cheating" to Nintendo?

 

[godreborn]

Also what is constituted as "cheating" to Nintendo?

Probably just cheating in an online game which this game wouldn't have

 

[M97]

Probably just cheating in an online game which this game wouldn't have

So if I am liable to get banned I'll know immediately or can it happen at a random moment?

 

[godreborn]

Not sure.

 

[Gehrschrein]

So if I am liable to get banned I'll know immediately or can it happen at a random moment?

Hey, old thread, I know, but I've just recently dusted off my 3DSXL and CFW-d it and attempting to do the same thing as you - DQ8 Orchestrated, Uncensored, but retaining the English VOs.

Did you find success in the end with your approach?

 

[Gehrschrein]

I looked up, not sure if it will work.

So apparently the ID for US is "000400000018F100" and I just need to change the file name.

Also:

Which means as stated I should basically do this and in the "romfs" folder I should see the "data" folder and "layeredfs.plg" file from the Uncensored patch and the "rom" folder from the Orchestral patch.

Apparently this should work. Can't confirm yet.

Just in case anyone else will be looking for a solution, I can confirm that this indeed works.

Only downside is that I've now lost all of my StreetPass data and photos as I had to change the ROM version, but hey!

 

[AlexanderTheModder12]

Which two folders are you talking about?

The Orchestral patch has two folders named:
000400000018F100
000400000018F200

The Uncensored patch has two folders named:
000400000015CD00
000400000018F200

Also the Uncensored patch has a folder named:
dq8res

And apparently the Uncensored patch will not work unless I change something with the files since it's JPN/EU (not sure if it's one or both) and I need to change it into US (according to someone on the forum post).

you've probably figured it out already, but just rename the European version title to the US's which is 000400000018F100
then create a folder called "plugins" and put it in there. make sure plugins are enabled through the luma configuration menu.

 

[Kagexice]

you've probably figured it out already, but just rename the European version title to the US's which is 000400000018F100
then create a folder called "plugins" and put it in there. make sure plugins are enabled through the luma configurat

Post automatically merged: Aug 25, 2024

wait that was my mistake, im having a similar issue, not sure what im supposed to do when trying to apply this mod i need some help anyone

 

[SirBread]

After much experimentation and trying everything mentioned in this thread... I still can't get the restoration patch to work.
I've tried "layeredfs.plg" in plugin\000400000018F100. I've tried it in plugins\000400000018F100 with an s. I've tried it in luma\titles\000400000018F100\romfs.
I've tried "dq8res" on the root. I've tried "data" in luma\titles\000400000018F100\romfs. I've tried all these things, and nothing changed.
Except when I used ntr cfw selector before launching the game... and then I got a crash.
I don't know what else to try at this point.
Edit: I don't mind using a pre-patched cia if I have to, but is there a way to keep my save file?
Edit2: I just installed the game while backing up the save data, then installed a patched version of the game, and that worked. So problem... solved I guess? Still wish I knew why I couldn't get the patch to work.