Hacking Question about modding New Supper Mario Bros

[Gizametalman]

So... using Reggie and Koopatlas. Also, first timer.
Right now I'm watching some Youtube Videos about Reggie, and it looks like an early Super Mario Maker tool.
But I have a few questions.

1.- What do I need aside of Reggie in order to make levels?
2.- Is it necessary to have the game's files dumped in my computer in order to "modify" (create) the new levels?
3.- Do I have to download the Dolphin Emulator and the ISO in order to create the levels?

Any help with my doubts will be highly appreciated.

PS: I used this forum, because I thought that: "Well, I'm hacking the game in some way, so..."
Also, I couldn't find a better forum that fits this topic.

 

[dheltibridle]

1. If I remember correctly you don't "need" anything besides reggie. However if you want to edit textures or models you will need other programs.

2. You do need to pull the files from the game to use Reggie, however there is a pretty easy to use tool for this at wiibrew.org/wiki/Reggie!_Dumper

3. I don't think Dolphin Emulator is required, but it is a lot easier to test your game edits on it first before trying them on the Wii.

There used to be a good forum for NSMBW at rvlution.net but it has been down for a while and I don't expect it to come back up. You could try http://rhcafe.us.to/ as it has some NSMBW hacking even though it's main target is NSMB Wii U.

 

[Gizametalman]

Damn! That looks like a lot of work.
Ok, thank you for replying.