Homebrew Homebrew Discussion Thread

[wiithepeople]

Oh, thanks Nero

 

[Urza]

Hey here's a question: in MegaETK there are 2 .nds files, one that just says "MegaETK 1.03.nds" and one that says "MegaETK 1.03(no FAT).nds". What does no FAT mean, and which should I put on my microSD? Thanks


The (MegaETK 1.03.nds) should be the one your using.
The (NoFAT) version is for Flashcarts that don't have a Filesystem. Like the EZFlash 3 in 1


You should probably be using the NoFAT version. MegaETk was created before DLDI was available, so it uses libfat which means it doesn't have any read/write access with most of the recent carts. Using the normal version will just result in it freezing when it tries to scan for save files.

And Nero, the 3in1 does have a file system, like every other cart. As I mentioned above, MegaETk was built using a now outdated method of R/W, so it will freeze when attempting to on a cart incompatible with libfat. The NoFAT version skips all R/W operations.

Ummmmm............. DS Linux

I feel that DSO is more suitable as a replacement OS than DSLinux.

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edit: oh and one more question: in Lemmings there are all these folders other than the .nds file: graphics, levels, music, etc. All of the folders have a ton of files, except "graphics" which has nothing in it. What do I do with these folders? Do I just put them on the root of my microSD, and put the .nds file in my "homebrew games" folder?

The .NDS file can go anywhere, and all the other folders go in a "LemmingsDS" folder which should be in the root. If you want to change the location of the LemmingsDS folder, you can specify a new one in the config file.

 

[wiithepeople]

Ok, thanks Urza for clearing that up. BTW what really is the root? I'm not sure I totally get it.

 

[Urza]

Ok, thanks Urza for clearing that up. BTW what really is the root? I don't really get it.

The "root" is the top-most directory on a drive. Basically what you see when you first open it.

 

[wiithepeople]

So it can't be in any folders or anything?

 

[Urza]

So it can't be in any folders or anything?
By default, correct. Theres a line in the config file (which does have to be in the root no matter what) which allows you to change the location of the LemmingsDS folder.

Open "lemmingsds_config.txt" and find the line that says:
CODELemmings DS Directory
/LemmingsDS

"/LemmingsDS" can be changed to anything like "/data/LemmingsDS" or "/HomebrewGames/LemmingsDS"

 

[wiithepeople]

Oh now I REALLY get it. Thanks a ton Urza for your help, patience with my tardedness, and the gr8 list of homebrews!

 

[Verocity]

Very nice list.

Homebrew really has progressed over the years.

 

[Tylon]

Cool, I added 3 of the top 17 homebrew games to GBATemp.

A Touch of War

Download

Warcraft: Tower Defence

Download

MegaETk

Download

 

[Doggy124]

Create this by using FlickBook

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rol0xtTCyJo

EDIT:How can I post Youtube video?

 

[alfatreze]

Nice list, I knew them all except the gba one. And it is truly a good start for anyone unimpressed or oblivious to nds homebrew.

I must also completely disagree on phidias though, as colors despite more recent is truly a great drawing tool, much more akin to a natural media tool, painter for example than phidias wich is almost a paint clone, also the pressure sensitivity makes it feel like a mini wacom, and the color wheel + brush menu makes it a breeze to use and mix colors.

The best way to see the impact of this awesome little app is to go into the colors gallery by brombra and check the submissions made there, originally submitted by hand and with the latest Colors u can submit thru wifi.
http://colors.brombra.net/

Just watch the best ranked pics, compare them with any phidias pic and you'll see what I mean.
Plus the latest version of phidias has compatibility probleas because it stopped working on my DS-X long ago when it came out.

As for the animation programs not sure if i prefer flickbook or animanatee, didn't try both for very long, but both seemed cool.

 

[rest0re]

ANIMANATEE is better than flickbook

btw. this just prooves how sad is ds homebrew situation

edit: compared to psp

 

[Fakie!]

Well, PSP is much more powerful you know...

 

[123noob321]

this would be the best homebrew..its very much like rpg maker accept you can do platformers..you're only limited by your imagination.

unfortunatly its not very popular..(i figured out how to use it in about 1 day)..it was a confusing day but still now its simple

edit: you can of coarse do rpgs aswell...and you can make zelda type games too (there is a demo included)

 

[Mars]

btw. this just prooves how sad is ds homebrew situation

edit: compared to psp

While it may not be great as as the PSP, the DS homebrew library is certainly impressive. Did you read through the entire list?
There are various applications and games.

You must also consider, like Fakie! said, that the PSP is much more powerful than the DS.

 

[gh0ul]

I'm glad Powder got into the top games. Im still addicted to it. I hope everyone can get a chance to play it

 

[Urza]

Just watch the best ranked pics, compare them with any phidias pic and you'll see what I mean.
Thats because there is no Phidias gallery.

Plus the latest version of phidias has compatibility probleas because it stopped working on my DS-X long ago when it came out.
Thats because its a DS-X.

btw. this just prooves how sad is ds homebrew situation

You can feel free to leave.


Concerning Animanatee, for some reason I didn't think about it when I was writing this, as it should probably be on the list instead of FlickBook. Supposedly the next version will have an AVI export option and is planned for release tonight/soon. I'll change it when that happens.

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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/Rol0xtTCyJo[/youtube]

 

[cheesyPOOF5]

Very good list of homebrews, but IMO DSVoip deserves to be up there.

 

[wiithepeople]

Hey, sorry to butt in w/ my noobishness again, but puzzlemaniak and warcraft tower defense's .nds files don't even show up in my r4 menu. Could someone help me? I downloaded them via the link from your top 30 homebrew list. Do I have to put them in the root of my microSD or something?

 

[Urza]

Hey, sorry to butt in w/ my noobishness again, but puzzlemaniak and warcraft tower defense's .nds files don't even show up in my r4 menu. Could someone help me? I downloaded them via the link from your top 30 homebrew list. Do I have to put them in the root of my microSD or something?

If they have the .NDS extension and aren't hidden they should show up in the menu no matter what,