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== SkyTemple Randomizer ==

=== Can I use the Randomizer on Android? ===

Yes. The Randomizer outputs a .nds file, which will work with any DS emulator, including those on Android. If you would like to play the Randomizer on Android, it is highly recommended that you randomize the game on a computer, and then move the randomized file to your Android device.

==== I don't have access to a computer! Is it still possible to randomize the game? ====

Yes. However, if you have any method of randomizing with a computer (such as having a friend do it for you), it is highly encouraged that you do so. If you have no other options, there is an outdated version of the SkyTemple Randomizer tool for Android. Be warned that:

* Downloading custom portraits will not work, no matter what. You will have to disable the option in the Randomizer.

* Since the Android version is discontinued and outdated, if you run into any bugs, they will not be fixed, as they likely already have been in newer versions that are only available on computer.

The APK file for the last Android release of the Randomizer is available on the [https://download.skytemple.org/randomizer/1.3.2 official download page].

=== After playing for a while, I decided I want to change some of the settings. Can I use the [[SkyTemple Randomizer|Randomizer]] to make that change without affecting anything else? ===

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This happens because your team exceeds the maximum body size of 6 stars. It can happen if both the player and the partner are large legendaries. You have two options here:

* Restart with new starters that have a combined body size of 6 or less

* Restart with new starters that have a combined body size of 6 or less.

* Use [[SkyTemple]] to edit the body size of your starter and partner species so the total is less than 6 stars. Keep in mind that you ~~might~~ experience graphical glitches in dungeons, ~~maybe~~ even game crashes.

* Use [[SkyTemple]] to edit the body size of your starter and partner species so the total is less than 6 stars. Keep in mind that you may experience graphical glitches in dungeons, or even game crashes.

== SkyTemple Discord server ==

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=== Does SkyTemple support custom music/SFX? ===

SkyTemple itself does not support custom music, ~~but~~ there's two other methods ~~you can use to add~~ custom music to the game:

SkyTemple itself does not support custom music or SFX. However, there are two other methods for adding custom music to the game:

==== ~~snd_stram~~ ====

==== snd_stream ====

There’s an ASM ~~patch~~ called snd_stream that allows adding .wav files to the game that can be played using scripts. Keep in mind that ~~added~~ files will significantly increase the size of ~~your~~ ROM, and that the sound quality won’t be ~~the best~~. ~~This patch~~ is currently not included in SkyTemple, but it can be found on ~~our~~ Discord server.

There’s an [[ASM Patch]] called snd_stream that allows adding .wav files to the game that can be played using scripts. Keep in mind that .wav files will significantly increase the size of the ROM, and that the sound quality won’t be perfect. snd_stream is currently not included in SkyTemple, but it can be found on the Discord server.

==== SkySongBuilder ====

The second option is ~~using~~ [[SkySongBuilder]], which ~~allows converting~~ MIDI + SF2 into the music format used by game. ~~Keep in mind it's still~~ experimental, and ~~it could have some minor sound~~ issues ~~when importing~~ more complex files.

The second option is [[SkySongBuilder]], which converts MIDI + SF2 into the music format used by game. It is currently experimental, and can still encounter issues with more complex files.

=== How do I edit the personality quiz? ===

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If you want to skip the quiz and force a specific player and partner combination, see “[[FAQ#Can I skip the personality test in my hack and just force a certain starting team?|Can I skip the personality test in my hack and just force a certain starting team?]]” in the scripting section.

=== Can I expand the list of starters (e.g. to add starters from later generations?) ===

Unfortunately, the length of the game's starter list cannot currently be changed. This means that to add new starters, you must replace existing ones. There are some workarounds to create an entirely custom starter selection menu, but this is a complicated process with some caveats.

=== How can I publish my hack so other people can play it? ===

You will need to create a patch containing the changes you have made to your ROM using an external tool. It’s recommended to specify which ~~rom~~ you used as a base so others can apply the patch. If you are using an US ~~rom~~, please try to use a clean dump instead of the XenoPhobia version since patches aren’t compatible between the two (See also Rom patching under "[[FAQ#Common problems and solutions|Common problems and solutions]]").

You will need to create a patch containing the changes you have made to your ROM using an external tool. It’s recommended to specify which region's ROM you used as a base so others can apply the patch. If you are using an US ROM, please try to use a clean dump instead of the XenoPhobia version since patches aren’t compatible between the two (See also Rom patching under "[[FAQ#Common problems and solutions|Common problems and solutions]]").

XDelta UI: https://www.romhacking.net/utilities/598/

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 == SkyTemple Randomizer ==
+=== Can I use the Randomizer on Android? ===
+Yes. The Randomizer outputs a .nds file, which will work with any DS emulator, including those on Android. If you would like to play the Randomizer on Android, it is highly recommended that you randomize the game on a computer, and then move the randomized file to your Android device.
+==== I don't have access to a computer! Is it still possible to randomize the game? ====
+Yes. However, if you have any method of randomizing with a computer (such as having a friend do it for you), it is highly encouraged that you do so. If you have no other options, there is an outdated version of the SkyTemple Randomizer tool for Android. Be warned that:
+* Downloading custom portraits will not work, no matter what. You will have to disable the option in the Randomizer.
+* Since the Android version is discontinued and outdated, if you run into any bugs, they will not be fixed, as they likely already have been in newer versions that are only available on computer.
+The APK file for the last Android release of the Randomizer is available on the [https://download.skytemple.org/randomizer/1.3.2 official download page].
 === After playing for a while, I decided I want to change some of the settings. Can I use the [[SkyTemple Randomizer|Randomizer]] to make that change without affecting anything else? ===
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 This happens because your team exceeds the maximum body size of 6 stars. It can happen if both the player and the partner are large legendaries. You have two options here:
-* Restart with new starters that have a combined body size of 6 or less
+* Restart with new starters that have a combined body size of 6 or less.
-* Use [[SkyTemple]] to edit the body size of your starter and partner species so the total is less than 6 stars. Keep in mind that you might experience graphical glitches in dungeons, maybe even game crashes.
+* Use [[SkyTemple]] to edit the body size of your starter and partner species so the total is less than 6 stars. Keep in mind that you may experience graphical glitches in dungeons, or even game crashes.
 == SkyTemple Discord server ==
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 === Does SkyTemple support custom music/SFX? ===
-SkyTemple itself does not support custom music, but there's two other methods you can use to add custom music to the game:
+SkyTemple itself does not support custom music or SFX. However, there are two other methods for adding custom music to the game:
-==== snd_stram ====
+==== snd_stream ====
-There’s an ASM patch called snd_stream that allows adding .wav files to the game that can be played using scripts. Keep in mind that added files will significantly increase the size of your ROM, and that the sound quality won’t be the best. This patch is currently not included in SkyTemple, but it can be found on our Discord server.
+There’s an [[ASM Patch]] called snd_stream that allows adding .wav files to the game that can be played using scripts. Keep in mind that .wav files will significantly increase the size of the ROM, and that the sound quality won’t be perfect. snd_stream is currently not included in SkyTemple, but it can be found on the Discord server.
 ==== SkySongBuilder ====
-The second option is using [[SkySongBuilder]], which allows converting MIDI + SF2 into the music format used by game. Keep in mind it's still experimental, and it could have some minor sound issues when importing more complex files.
+The second option is [[SkySongBuilder]], which converts MIDI + SF2 into the music format used by game. It is currently experimental, and can still encounter issues with more complex files.
 === How do I edit the personality quiz? ===
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 If you want to skip the quiz and force a specific player and partner combination, see “[[FAQ#Can I skip the personality test in my hack and just force a certain starting team?|Can I skip the personality test in my hack and just force a certain starting team?]]” in the scripting section.
+=== Can I expand the list of starters (e.g. to add starters from later generations?) ===
+Unfortunately, the length of the game's starter list cannot currently be changed. This means that to add new starters, you must replace existing ones. There are some workarounds to create an entirely custom starter selection menu, but this is a complicated process with some caveats.
 === How can I publish my hack so other people can play it? ===
-You will need to create a patch containing the changes you have made to your ROM using an external tool. It’s recommended to specify which rom you used as a base so others can apply the patch. If you are using an US rom, please try to use a clean dump instead of the XenoPhobia version since patches aren’t compatible between the two (See also Rom patching under "[[FAQ#Common problems and solutions|Common problems and solutions]]").
+You will need to create a patch containing the changes you have made to your ROM using an external tool. It’s recommended to specify which region's ROM you used as a base so others can apply the patch. If you are using an US ROM, please try to use a clean dump instead of the XenoPhobia version since patches aren’t compatible between the two (See also Rom patching under "[[FAQ#Common problems and solutions|Common problems and solutions]]").
 XDelta UI: https://www.romhacking.net/utilities/598/