Originally posted by Coby at the old board

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Well, the old topic got closed. So I decided to make a new one.
From now on all ExGFX talk will go in here.

All files can be gotten at The ExGFX Workshop

How to use downloaded ExGFX from the Workshop
1) After downloading the pack, decompress the archive with WinZip, WinRAR, WinACE, PKUNZIP, StuffIt Expander, whatever you use.
2) Open up the directory you uncompressed the files to. You should have at least these files:
graphics_name.bin
Map16Page.bin
Map16PageG.bin
You may also have a pallette in .TPL format.
3) If you haven't already, create a folder in the same folder as your hack's ROM and name it "ExGFX" (case sensitive).
4) Rename the file "graphics_name.bin" to "ExGFXxx.bin" where xx = a hexidecimal number from 80 to FFF
5) Put the "ExGFXxx.bin" file into the folder "ExGraphics"
6) Put the files "Map16Page.bin" and "Map16PageG.bin" into the same folder as your hack.
7) Open Lunar Magic and open your hack.
8) Go to whatever level you wish to use the graphics, like a blank "TEST" level, and clear ALL the objects in the level.
9) Insert the ExGFX by clicking the Yellow Mushroom in the toolbar.
10) Now open the "Super GFX Bypass" window by clicking "Tools" -> "Super GFX Bypass..."
11) Check off the graphics bypass option, then click the dropdown menu for FG3, and select the hexadecimal number you chose for your ExGFX. Click OK.
12) Now open the Map16 Tile Editor
13) Using up and down, go to the page you wish to isert your blocks, and hit F3. Click Yes.
14) You are now ready to build! Open up the Background Objects selector, and go to "Direct Access Map16" and open your page. If the GFX look funky, and you haven't hacked the pallettes, then you need to insert a pallette. Check the Lunar Magic help file for any additional info on Lunar Magic, or feel free to ask in the ExGFX Workshop topic at the top of this forum about any ExGFX inquiries.

How to contribute
First of all, you take the bin file, the map16 data and the MW3 Palette (you can export the palette using LM) and ZIP THEM UP, name the zip accordingly:
filename-palettecode-yourcode.zip
THEN, take pictures of your 8x8 and 16x16 page and make two PNGs out of them. (And I mean REAL PNGs, not just a BMP renamed to PNG.

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Originally posted by Darkmatt at the old board

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Seeing that the old one got lost in the dust, I feel like starting this up again. It not only saves posts, it saves time. I'll start with some.

EDIT:

GUIDELINES (Had to happen)

1. Make SURE you include a number. And make sure you include the RIGHT number.
2. If you want to respond to somebody about a tip, try to PM the person instead of posting.
3. DO NOT DRIVE THIS THREAD OFF-TOPIC OR SO HELP ME GOD.

Happy posting!



1. NEVER start hacking your 1st hack instantly you start SMW hacking, start slow before you release your 1st hack. Tinker with your rom, ask for level help. Make a 1st good level before you start. I had to learn that the hard way when I started. And trust me, the hard way takes years.

2. If you're planning to use the old GFX, fill in the gaps of the cement blocks. It'll look neater, and you'll have lees GFX problems.

3. A good level takes more then F (16) screens of area to complete. A short level with no good excuse is a bad one.

4. If you want an awesome hack, check out Anikiti's Luigi's Adventure. You'll learn lots of tricks from it and you'll know how rom hacks can make those tricks.

5. When inserting your 1st ripped ExGFX, rip off Allstars. It's GFX aren't compressed and is easy to rip. But I don't suggest using your 1st ExGFX, unless it's original. (Check Super Winter World)

6. Find out how all the Layer 2 commands work and use them to your full potential to make awesome levels. You'll be taking awhile finding how the commands work. But it's worth it.

7. A good hack has original levels. So push CTRL+SHIFT+DEL to wipe off all the objects and sprites. You're on your own with exits.

8. It's not necessary, but unique level names scores you bonus points.

9. A square overworld is a bad one. Put in some uniqueness to your overworld and listen to what players suggests for the overworld...they're always right when it's the overworld.

10. Listen to your players. NO ACCEPTIONS. It's pointless to make a hack if nobody wants to play it.

I list 10. But the list goes on if you contribute your advice.

I'd be graceful if somebody stickies this.

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Originally posted by peter_ac

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Just two screens at the moment, but I'll show lots more soon:


Looks Good.

See above comment

The events are out of order.

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Originally posted by Eval

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Maybe you can remove one blackhole89 from the moderated by in Super Mario World Hacking forum.

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