Stage expansion template for PM 3.6 final (four versions)

[Superfiremario]

I have a question, why is it important to disable custom stages on random select? Does it glitch out or something?

 

[libertyernie]

The reason would be to allow people to choose which stages they do and don't want on random. There is a code to enable custom stages on random, but then you can't select them yourself. Still, I might put that code in (at least for the +16 and +36 versions.)

 

[Superfiremario]

Also there is a slight problem with the prevbases in your sel_map template. Their formats are I4 so unless you change the format to CMPR like they should be any prevbase you replace them with will be in black and white.

 

[jimf14]

Any updates on the 3.6 update?

 

[QuickLava]

Any updates on the 3.6 update?

Look on page 5, there is already a 3.6 update. The OP just hasn't been updated.

 

[jimf14]

It doesn't seem to work, for whatever reason, all of the custom stages load the tracks from battlefield. So, I was wondering if things were finalized.

 

[QuickLava]

You need to use this tracklist modifier code. With it you can make the custom stages play the music of any preexisting stage. Alternatively you could make certain preexisting stages use the same music to free up slots, for example making Jungle Japes use Kongo Jungle's music or Pokemon Stadium 1 use Pokemon Stadium 2's music.

 

[jimf14]

I decided to just use the old stage tracklist code (by oshtoby).
However, I had to cut down the number of stages to 16 because of the code limit.
Here is a link to the build if anyone wants it (no stages have been added).
https://www.mediafire.com/?dei1m2b73b1r1d7
If you have a way to raise the code limit above 8260, or how to use oshtoby's code for 36 additional stages without going over the limit, please let me know.

 

[squeakyboots13]

Haven't tested it yet but Mewtwo2000 made an updated gameconfig.txt file that allows more code in the gct file. It's in this thread. http://smashboards.com/threads/too-many-codes-issue.408163/

 

[sinistersnakesennin]

Haven't tested it yet but Mewtwo2000 made an updated gameconfig.txt file that allows more code in the gct file. It's in this thread. http://smashboards.com/threads/too-many-codes-issue.408163/

I tested it and it works. cBliss also works for 3.6, you just have to make sure every character slot is filled or it will NOT load. If the code calls for 10 costumes to a character, you need to have files for them present on your SD card.

 

[jimf14]

Haven't tested it yet but Mewtwo2000 made an updated gameconfig.txt file that allows more code in the gct file. It's in this thread. http://smashboards.com/threads/too-many-codes-issue.408163/

*Slow clap
*Gives big hug
*Becomes eternal slave

To pay you back, here is the 36 stage version I made:
https://www.mediafire.com/?ywkc1ba8i7xruga

 

[britipinojeff]

*Slow clap
*Gives big hug
*Becomes eternal slave

To pay you back, here is the 36 stage version I made:
https://www.mediafire.com/?ywkc1ba8i7xruga

After downloading this i got a message saying the archive was either damaged or in an unknown format.

 

[Superfiremario]

It downloaded fine for me.

 

[britipinojeff]

It downloaded fine for me.

Tried again and it worked this time. Don't know why it didn't work before.

 

[libertyernie]

Nice! So I'll be able to put the stage-dependent song loader codes back in. (If anyone wants to use the tracklist modifier, feel free to take those out.)
I'm working on a new layout (38 stages per screen) - how's this look?

 

[squeakyboots13]

Love that new layout. It looks a lot sleeker than the other one.

 

[Mach5Mike]

Nice! So I'll be able to put the stage-dependent song loader codes back in. (If anyone wants to use the tracklist modifier, feel free to take those out.)
I'm working on a new layout (38 stages per screen) - how's this look?

Looks great, do the icons look too small on screen with an additional row and technically two more columns?

 

[Superfiremario]

*Slow clap
*Gives big hug
*Becomes eternal slave

To pay you back, here is the 36 stage version I made:
https://www.mediafire.com/?ywkc1ba8i7xruga

For some reason when I try to use it the screen freezes on a black background when I press Play on the Launcher. So I took the codeset from before and added the Stage Dependant Song Loader myself. The only problem is that on STGCUSTOM01 and STGCUSTOM02 (which are Mushroom Kingdom 64 and Mushroom Kingdom Melee) in the middle of the song (which is the SMB main theme replacing Step: The Plain) it cuts out and makes creepy staticy noises before going back to the song.

 

[squeakyboots13]

For some reason when I try to use it the screen freezes on a black background when I press Play on the Launcher. So I took the codeset from before and added the Stage Dependant Song Loader myself. The only problem is that on STGCUSTOM01 and STGCUSTOM02 (which are Mushroom Kingdom 64 and Mushroom Kingdom Melee) in the middle of the song (which is the SMB main theme replacing Step: The Plain) it cuts out and makes creepy staticy noises before going back to the song.

Sounds like an issue with the BRSTM. Try deleting it from the SD card and copying it back again.

 

[libertyernie]

Here's a screenshot:

Not sure what's up with the 0C icon.

 

[HypnotizeOverdrive]

Not sure what's up with the 0C icon.

I wanted to know about that actually. The 0C slot actually works then?

 

[libertyernie]

I wanted to know about that actually. The 0C slot actually works then?

Yeah, it works. I got it to not be purple by changing the white color in the icon to an off-white.

 

[squeakyboots13]

So I guess the 0C icon won't be an issue as long as you're not using an icon that's transparent? I think most people can live with that.

 

[jimf14]

...So I took the codeset from before and added the Stage Dependant Song Loader myself.

I actually found out later on that I forgot to put in the extra stage dependent song loader codes (Only 16 stages had independent songs, the rest loaded battlefield's tracks). When I tried to re-add them, I went over the code limit. Can you send me a link to your build?

Edit: Just downloaded the version on the 1st page, everything is fine. Ignore this post and my build.

Thank you for correcting my faulty brawl-hacking good sir.

 

[Cuban Legend]

For the +12 version, only the stages selected in the random stage select will be chosen on random, and the expansion stages will never be chosen.

AAAAH! I love you for this! :D Thanks for making the 34+ version so it keeps the right pane next to the stage preview, I use it for important tournament rules/reminders to be always visible. :D

Just one question, will it be possible for you to show us how to make it to any version (like the +34 one) can have the "Random Stage Select" work the same as the +12 version, Please? This mod would be absolutely perfect if you could show us to to do it, so that only stages selected in the "Random Stage Select" will be chosen at random.

 

[libertyernie]

The random stage select won't work properly for more than 12 additional stages. The options are (1) to enable all stages, which is what I did, or (2) to have it so when Battlefield is enabled it sometimes loads STGCUSTOM0D, when Final Destination is enabled it sometimes loads STGCUSTOM0E, and so on for the remaining STGCUSTOM stages.
I guess a third option would be to roll some dice. Maybe a 7-sided die for the column and a six-sided one for the row, depending on what you want enabled.

 

[Jon Nathan]

Would it be possible that you released a clean slate version of this awesome mod? Something like a blank slate (with no original stages/thumbnails (just numbers) and no ASL codes in the codeset). I wanna use MewTwo2000's ASL tool, but it doesn't seem to work and it doesn't recognize 3.6's ASL code even though I know it comes with it and it loads alternate stages. So basically, I want to add all 78 stages from scratch, as well as alternate ASL stages. Is this possible?
Thanks and keep up your awesome work!!

 

[QuickLava]

Would it be possible that you released a clean slate version of this awesome mod? Something like a blank slate (with no original stages/thumbnails (just numbers) and no ASL codes in the codeset). I wanna use MewTwo2000's ASL tool, but it doesn't seem to work and it doesn't recognize 3.6's ASL code even though I know it comes with it and it loads alternate stages. So basically, I want to add all 78 stages from scratch, as well as alternate ASL stages. Is this possible?
Thanks and keep up your awesome work!!

What version of ASL Tool are you using? The most recent release of the tool is 3.6 compatible and is fully functional with Stage Expansion.

 

[ConDeeCas]

Could I copy over all the alt stages I have from the 3.5 version into the 3.6 one? What all would I have to copy over besides the .rel files and the .pac files?
(I think it's like common_5 or sumtin I dunno plz halp)

 

[libertyernie]

Would it be possible that you released a clean slate version of this awesome mod? Something like a blank slate (with no original stages/thumbnails (just numbers) and no ASL codes in the codeset). I wanna use MewTwo2000's ASL tool, but it doesn't seem to work and it doesn't recognize 3.6's ASL code even though I know it comes with it and it loads alternate stages. So basically, I want to add all 78 stages from scratch, as well as alternate ASL stages. Is this possible?
Thanks and keep up your awesome work!!

That's pretty much what I have in the OP, except that it has the ASL code from PM 3.6 beta. I didn't change the ASL code, so it doesn't apply to STGCUSTOM, but it's possible to edit it so it does.

Could I copy over all the alt stages I have from the 3.5 version into the 3.6 one? What all would I have to copy over besides the .rel files and the .pac files?
(I think it's like common_5 or sumtin I dunno plz halp)

I think exporting the MiscData[80] in sc_selmap and then importing it into the new one would do the trick. If there's no sc_selmap file, check common5.

 

[ConDeeCas]

I think exporting the MiscData[80] in sc_selmap and then importing it into the new one would do the trick. If there's no sc_selmap file, check common5.

Thanks! Works great!

 

[seanbb]

@ libertyernie are u the author of Brawl Manager?
It'll be compatible with PM 3.6?

 

[Jon Nathan]

That's pretty much what I have in the OP, except that it has the ASL code from PM 3.6 beta. I didn't change the ASL code, so it doesn't apply to STGCUSTOM, but it's possible to edit it so it does.

Oh, what I meant was replacing the stock stage files (like STGBATTLEFIELD) with custom ones (like STGCUSTOMXX) so that it's easier to manage.

Also I have a couple questions/suggestions:
- When I replace FlatZone with another stage (with it's .rel), characters stay flat. why is that?
- Would it be possible to use ordered numbers without using codes (like 09,10,11...) instead of 09, 0A, 0B...?
- Is it possible to add more than 1 .brstm to each custom stage?

Btw, Thanks for the new codeset! The ASL tool now recognizes its ASL code.
Also, just letting you know I'm using this template for a build I'm working on with some people at SmashLadder.

 

[squeakyboots13]

- When I replace FlatZone with another stage (with it's .rel), characters stay flat. why is that?
- Would it be possible to use ordered numbers without using codes (like 09,10,11...) instead of 09, 0A, 0B...?
- Is it possible to add more than 1 .brstm to each custom stage?

-Because the Flat Zone slot makes every character flat by default. I don't think there's any changing that without some code wizardry.
-I don't think so. Why does that matter?
-The only way to do that would be to use a code that makes the stage share music with another stage. Look up Stage Track Dependant Song Loader if you want that.

 

[TheAmazingMemer]

Sorry if this has been talked about before, but I can't really figure out how to add the ASL to the custom stages though. Anything I HAVE tried just freezes (I'm using the newest version of the ASL tool by the way)

 

[shikamaru12]

The "hold L" alternate stage loader (http://smashboards.com/threads/407577) is not enabled for STGCUSTOM stages in any of these .gcts - if you want that functionality you'll have to edit the code yourself for now.

So unless if you know how to edit code you are going to have to wait for someone else to do it.

 

[TheAmazingMemer]

So unless if you know how to edit code you are going to have to wait for someone else to do it.

alright but from what I've seen, editing the code is essentially the same as using the code tool

 

[shikamaru12]

Hey for some reason my game crashes whenever I add a MenSelmapPrevbase for Custom Stage 4 and 5. 1, 2, and 3 work, but for some reason to get the game to work past the CSS I have to make the MenSelmapPrevbase the standard black 4x4 png that is used for unchanged custom stages. The icons load, it is just the MenSelmapPrevbase. I have tried the custom image I want for both slots, game crashed. Same with when I added a working 176x176 image from my first custom stage. So it is not a screwy image.
Edit: I am on the 16 custom stages build. And all Prevbases are the correct size of 176x176.

 

[Superfiremario]

They need to be 128x128.

 

[shikamaru12]

Gotcha. It is fixed.