Platinum hack: Refined Platinum Overhaul [COMPLETE]

[AlphaPro_25]

Hey Refined, I'm planning to play your rom. Absolutely looking forward to it. I have a question though. The patch in the attachment is version 6.0

In your changelog however it says that version 6.0.1 is the latest:

v6.0.1 - 1/20/2025
- Fixed a bug with certain ground items.

Are you planning to release 6.0.1 anytime soon?

It's the zip attached to the first post, but they forgot to rename it to 6.0.1. I can tell that patch is fixed because I'm playing it right now (no more None or free Master Ball early :( )

 

[frmtmz]

It's the zip attached to the first post, but they forgot to rename it to 6.0.1. I can tell that patch is fixed because I'm playing it right now (no more None or free Master Ball early :( )

Splendid! Thank you for your reply, friend.

 

[Guildmaster_Charlie]

Would love to play this. Too bad I can't find a 4997 rom anywhere. I honestly don't understand why you couldn't have at least gone with a more common base rom, especially considering 4997 isn't even the most up to date version of that type and other platinum hacks have been made without this bizarre restriction. Just some constructive criticism for you.

 

[RefinedPlat]

Would love to play this. Too bad I can't find a 4997 rom anywhere. I honestly don't understand why you couldn't have at least gone with a more common base rom, especially considering 4997 isn't even the most up to date version of that type and other platinum hacks have been made without this bizarre restriction. Just some constructive criticism for you.

Hey, thanks for the response and all, but I'm afraid you're wrong! It's Rev 1, v1.1, which is to my knowledge the final version of Platinum on cartridge. I can correct the phrasing though.

 

[Guildmaster_Charlie]

Hey, thanks for the response and all, but I'm afraid you're wrong! It's Rev 1, v1.1, which is to my knowledge the final version of Platinum on cartridge. I can correct the phrasing though.

I can only find ROMS that are just called "rev 1". Are those fine?

 

[RefinedPlat]

Rev 1 and v1.1 refer to the same file to my knowledge, which is the base from which RPO was made

 

[Guildmaster_Charlie]

Rev 1 and v1.1 refer to the same file to my knowledge, which is the base from which RPO was made

Ah ok thank you. Managed to patch rev 1 fine in the end. Turns out it was an issue on my end. Apologies.

 

[RefinedPlat]

Glad to hear it worked out!

 

[LeoBolverkr]

I'm trying to patch this but I keep getting 'not implemented: secondary decompressor.' How do I work around this? I was able to patch refined gold without this issue.

 

[RefinedPlat]

You're using a tool that doesn't have properly implemented delta patcher compatibility. Try Delta UI or delta-wasm.

 

[LeoBolverkr]

You're using a tool that doesn't have properly implemented delta patcher compatibility. Try Delta UI or delta-wasm.

I'll give it a try, thank you!

 

[LeoBolverkr]

You're using a tool that doesn't have properly implemented delta patcher compatibility. Try Delta UI or delta-wasm.

I have no idea how to use any of these sites on my phone (playing on a phone emulator) so unless I can find a prepatched version of this somewhere I will probably not be able to play this

 

[LeoBolverkr]

 

[RefinedPlat]

@LeoBolverkr
1) You are applying the patch to the wrong version of the ROM, Xenophobia dumps are not supported (they have an underdumped header, for one) and I question how you got it. You want a Rev 1 ROM.
2) You are applying a zip file and not the patch itself. Unzip it, and then you can select the patch inside.

 

[justinwinsonsung]

I noticed something not working. After beating 1st Gym, I should be able to use HM Rock Smash outside battle, but it didnt work with ur hack. Is that normal? Do I need a Pokemon to learn it? Thought your hack got QoL already?

 

[RefinedPlat]

Yes, you do, you can catch a Smeargle if it's too much of a hassle.

 

[Eclaire9]

Hey, Refined if you dont mind me asking— is there anyways to edit the shiny rate (4096/512/257)? Specifically even make mini patches for your ROM.

I wouldn't even mind if you just give out the hex values so I could tinker with it myself

 

[RefinedPlat]

The hex values should be about the same as a normal set of shiny edits, but I don't know where they are off the top of my head. I would check out Kingdom of DS Hacking or the DS Modding Community servers to ask about it in greater detail.
I will not support any mini patches and such to edit the shiny rate for obvious logistical reasons, but you can do that kind of thing to your personal file if you want to!

 

[justinwinsonsung]

Hallo RefinedPlat,

Based on your documentation, the encountering rate for Burmy at Eterna Forest is 20%. I have walked around and encountered 10+ matches, not even 1 Burmy showed up. Is there any prob?

 

[RefinedPlat]

Assuming you have the patch working right (which I assume is the case) and are not accidentally repel manipping or leading with a high level Intimidate mon, it's just bad luck. A 20% chance is just a 1/5 dice roll every time you have an encounter, you'll find it eventually. The only thing that can override the encounter entirely is Repel or a Slakoth swarm.