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[Izayoi]

Doesn't the GBA use the same (or modified) version of the PSX sound engine? GSF > mini-GSF or something? In either case I have always loved the low-quality soundfont that most of the games used, I guess the same way some like 16-bit pixel graphics more than 3D. I've even gone so far as to try to reproduce that sound by making my own instrument samples. It's a great time waster, and it makes every midi sound better.

Also, Audacity is great. The easiest way to loop is to find an easy to distinguish point in the wave shape that you can match with a similar point somewhere in another part of the song. Chop off everything after the loop-end point first, and then select everything from there until the loop-start to the left. Select Effects -> Repeat. Enter "1" and then hit Apply. You can see a black line where the loop starts. Place the cursor a little before that and play.

Very likely that the loop will be off, so you'll have to hit undo. It'll undo the loop and your selection will conveniently reappear! Adjust the beginning part of the selection and repeat the Effect -> Repeat until your song loops cleanly. Once you find a clean loop, click undo (yes) and go to Tracks -> Add Label at Selection and type in "Loop" or something. This will ensure you don't lose your loop point if you decide to edit further.

Effect -> Repeat, enter the number of times you want it to repeat.
Effect -> Fadeout the end
Export
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Profit

All that typing and you already figured it out. On top of that it's not even what you were having trouble with. 3 hours of sleep. Let's just blame it on that...

Thank you for the high-res pic, btw.

Haha, not a problem. I appreciate the tip about saving loops - I was unaware that I could do that.

One thing I'm curious about, though:

How do I modify my selection? I can't seem to extend or shorten it without being forced to recreate it from scratch.

Literally enough art to completely fill your ass?

If I were to print it all out, enough to fill the asses of dozens and dozens of people.

There might be a winamp plugin on the output side for making .WAV files (maybe it even comes with one, I'll have a look when I get home). I know I have one for making MP3 files. When I tried it, it ends up playing the track muted as fast the computer can handle it so you can get a whole soundtrack done in minutes. Then you just switch the winamp output plugin being used and listen the results...(or put them on your iPod or whatever).

Yeah, I found a plugin that lets me export to .WAV - and it works great. The only problem I'm having now is finding a way to get high quality GBF playback, because the plugin I'm currently using (and it seems like it's the only plugin on the entire internet) sounds horrible. It's like listening to a 16k MP3. Of course, the only games it seems to spit out shit sound for are the Pokemon games. Fucking hell.

Possibly LTTP, but Kyurem did 9/11

Spoiler

I lol'd

It should be obvious, but please refrain from giving them hits over that. They have literally no idea what they're talking about.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Grr... my Battle Subway run got ended by a trainer using an Air Balloon Raikou, Latios, and Moltres. How the hell is that fair?

Oh man, that's rough. XD I can't wait for that to happen to me... v_v

 

[Raxus]

Yeah, but I haven't imported all my SoulSilver Pokemon yet. (I'm not going to bother capturing the pre-Unova White exclusives as I already have them all.) For the others I could help you out, name it and I might have it.

I need Breviary's pre-evolved form and 'Thorh' or however you spell it.

 

[CornBurrito]

It's like the game just gave me a huge middle finger. A Lax natured female mudkip...

followed by two Relaxed males... FUCK YOU GAME

 

[Teknoman]

Those berries are only available in the Dream World, which is part of the Global Link of which the launch was just delayed.

Aww...

 

[DMG-01]

How could I go about breeding a Braviary with good IVs? I have a Ditto with 31 HP and one with 31 Atk, but not one with 31 Spe. Other than hoping for a random 31, there isn't any way that I can breed max speed onto a Braviary, right?

Also, while I'm on the topic of breeding, can you breed a genderless pokemon with another pokemon of the same species, or are they dependent on Ditto parents too?

 

[Roto13]

I like that when Diglett and Dugtrio come out of a Pokeball, they just appear on the ground, rather than falling. And in the transfer minigame, they don't jump between bushes, they just kind of burrow or whatever.

 

[CornBurrito]

Why are gender ratios so skewed in this game. 12.5% chance for a female mudkip? It doesn't look like a predominately male species.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

I need Breviary's pre-evolved form and 'Thorh' or however you spell it.

OK, could you trade me Mandibuzz's pre-evolution and Whimsicot in return?

I like that when Diglett and Dugtrio come out of a Pokeball, they just appear on the ground, rather than falling. And in the transfer minigame, they don't jump between bushes, they just kind of burrow or whatever.

Yeah, those were both really nice touches.

 

[RagnarokX]

Why are gender ratios so skewed in this game. 12.5% chance for a female mudkip? It doesn't look like a predominately male species.

Starters are always predominately male. They are "rare" and you can't breed them to produce more unless you get a female or a ditto, which makes them more rare.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

How is it that you're all hatching 2+ eggs at once? Isn't it most time-effective to march an egg around as you go about your business as soon as you get it, instead of accumulating 2+ to march around at once?

Multitasking is better than single-tasking.

 

[Boogiepop]

Oh damn, you can use the Lati pokemon in the Subway? Hm, not sure whether or not I should look into that, as I definitely don't have a competitive version of either... hm. If only Soul Dew was in this gen, then that would tear that damn Subway to shreds.

 

[EvilMario]

Oh damn, you can use the Lati pokemon in the Subway? Hm, not sure whether or not I should look into that, as I definitely don't have a competitive version of either... hm. If only Soul Dew was in this gen, then that would tear that damn Subway to shreds.

Soul Dew is banned in the Battle Subway, just like last Generation. You could always use the Lati twins.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

EvilMario, you still have that Deino? I can get on now and stay on for a while (if need be...)

 

[DMG-01]

Oh damn, you can use the Lati pokemon in the Subway? Hm, not sure whether or not I should look into that, as I definitely don't have a competitive version of either... hm. If only Soul Dew was in this gen, then that would tear that damn Subway to shreds.

I think Soul Dew is banned in the Subway, so it's no loss.

 

[EvilMario]

EvilMario, you still have that Deino? I can get on now and stay on for a while (if need be...)

Oh yeah. I'll sign on now.

 

[Roto13]

Ok, so I only need one more Pokemon to finish the Johto Pokedex. A Hitmontop. Does anyone have one they could trade to me? I can breed you something in return.

 

[Busaiku]

Why is it impossible to get a Jolly Elgyem Synchronize?!
I only got a Jolly one only once, but it had Telepathy...

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Oh yeah. I'll sign on now.

Same for me.

 

[Boogiepop]

Soul Dew is banned in the Battle Subway, just like last Generation. You could always use the Lati twins.

Ah, well, there goes that thought.
Man, this whole Battle Subway thing is driving me nuts. It wouldn't be so bad if they didn't withhold the Battle Frontier again, because at least then I could get some variety in earning my battle points...

 

[ThatObviousUser]

SUPER thanks EvilMario.

Err, if you could exit the trade that'd be great.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

I said I did this in the HG/SS thread, but now I'm doing it even more in these games...

Am I the only one that opts to bike to the different cities instead of flying, when feasible?

 

[Mr. Sam]

I said I did this in the HG/SS thread, but now I'm doing it even more in these games...

Am I the only one that opts to bike to the different cities instead of flying, when feasible?

As long as I don't have to go through any caves or if the other city isn't on the complete other side of the map, yeah.

 

[Busaiku]

I said I did this in the HG/SS thread, but now I'm doing it even more in these games...

Am I the only one that opts to bike to the different cities instead of flying, when feasible?

Aside from hatching eggs (for which I use the bike), I always run.

 

[EvilMario]

SUPER thanks EvilMario.

Err, if you could exit the trade that'd be great.

Haha, sorry. I was typing a really long message to a friend (from the Toronto-Age thread). I hope you didn't have to wait too long.

 

[Murkas]

Just finished the game. I liked how the E4 part was done alot. Now I'm torn on what to do, transfer all my Pearl/Gold stuff or carry on into the White forest and all other post game stuff?

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Hell yeah, it's Casteliacone day.

Haha, sorry. I was typing a really long message to a friend (from the Toronto-Age thread). I hope you didn't have to wait too long.

Heh no problem.

 

[Busaiku]

Just finished the game. I liked how the E4 part was done alot. Now I'm torn on what to do, transfer all my Pearl/Gold stuff or carry on into the White forest and all other post gam stuff?

You might wanna save White Forest for last (unless you have easy access to someone else's Black City), because apparently the longer you wait to get there, the bigger it will be.

 

[Murkas]

Also forgot to mention, the Poketransfer minigame, I kept flinging pokeballs on my Koffing and Bannette but it just bounced around What gives?

You might wanna save White Forest for last (unless you have easy access to someone else's Black City), because apparently the longer you wait to get there, the bigger it will be.

ah will do. Is there any other post game stuff apart from rematching the E4? I haven't looked at a single guide or anything for this game.

 

[EvilMario]

Also forgot to mention, the Poketransfer minigame, I kept flinging pokeballs on my Koffing and Bannette but it just bounced around What gives?

Two Pokemon will be on the move in the beginning of the game. You must hit the bushes the other Pokemon are hiding behind when they poke their heads out. Otherwise the Pokeball will bounce off.

 

[drtomoe123]

Would anyone be willing to do a quick trade/tradeback with Tornadus? I just caught Thundurus and I've got tons of GTS fodder, so I just need to get him in my dex.

Please help. :O

FC is

4598 9017 5724

Anyone?

 

[D-Pad]

Haha, not a problem. I appreciate the tip about saving loops - I was unaware that I could do that.

One thing I'm curious about, though:

How do I modify my selection? I can't seem to extend or shorten it without being forced to recreate it from scratch.

Place the cursor at the end of the selection (note, not in the time bar at the top, but over the track itself) and it'll turn into a pointing hand. Click and drag. If you have multiple tracks, drag over those tracks to select the same area within them as well.

 

[Roto13]

ah will do. Is there any other post game stuff apart from rematching the E4? I haven't looked at a single guide or anything for this game.

Spoiler

Some legendaries, finding the sages, battling Cynthia, battling the champ, and the underwater ruins all come to mind.

 

[EvilMario]

Anyone?

I'm in the same situation. Just waiting for my wife to finish the game so she can catch it.

 

[Reknoc]

Hah, eat it N and Ghestis. More like L for Lame and... Dumbtis.

 

[Murkas]

Spoiler

Some legendaries, finding the sages, battling Cynthia, battling the champ, and the underwater ruins all come to mind.

Thanks

Do you still need that hitmontop? I have one on my heart gold.

Two Pokemon will be on the move in the beginning of the game. You must hit the bushes the other Pokemon are hiding behind when they poke their heads out. Otherwise the Pokeball will bounce off.

Thanks

 

[Izayoi]

nm

 

[Zomba13]

Ok, This has been annoying me now. I know (think) Throh is supposed to be based on Throw, but what is Sawk meant to be? I'm talking about the names.

 

[Chet Rippo]

ah will do. Is there any other post game stuff apart from rematching the E4? I haven't looked at a single guide or anything for this game.

You could always head east from Opelucid City and work your way around. Lots of tough trainers and rare Pokemon that way.

Spoiler

Kyurem is that way as well in the Giant Chasm

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Beheeyem's White entry... kind of dark...

Ok, This has been annoying me now. I know (think) Throh is supposed to be based on Throw, but what is Sawk meant to be? I'm talking about the names.

According to Pokemon Wiki, they were originally Rawkem and Sawkem. Then Rawk and Sawk, then Throh and Sawk.

 

[Izayoi]

Place the cursor at the end of the selection (note, not in the time bar at the top, but over the track itself) and it'll turn into a pointing hand. Click and drag. If you have multiple tracks, drag over those tracks to select the same area within them as well.

Thanks a ton.

 

[Zomba13]

Beheeyem's White entry... kind of dark...



According to Wiki, they were originally Rawkem and Sawkem. Then Rawk and Sawk, then Throh and Sawk.

:O makes sense. Why couldn't they keep those names? Or even Rawk and Sawk?

 

[Izayoi]

Ok, This has been annoying me now. I know (think) Throh is supposed to be based on Throw, but what is Sawk meant to be? I'm talking about the names.

Throh's name is a reverse effect of two names: throw, and horht, which is Sanskrit for "combat".

The pair was originally supposed to be "Rawkem" and "Sawkem" but Sawkem was apparently copyrighted.

Sawk is the one who kept part of his original name, and it doesn't have any real meaning aside from "socking" someone (punching).

 

[Holy Order Sol]

I like Throh better!

THROH

THROH

THROH

 

[ThatObviousUser]

:O makes sense. Why couldn't they keep those names? Or even Rawk and Sawk?

Copyright issues, apparently.

Sock 'em, or to "sock" somebody, in case you were wondering, is an old American term for punching somebody.

 

[Zertez]

It probably infringed on Rock em Sock Em Robots.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

It probably infringed on Rock em Sock Em Robots.

That's what the names were referencing. What's interesting is that Throh and Sawk are red and blue, just like the robots for the toys were.

 

[Zomba13]

Copyright issues, apparently.

Sock 'em, or to "sock" somebody, in case you were wondering, is an old American term for punching somebody.

It probably infringed on Rock em Sock Em Robots.

Aww that sucks. Would've thought Rawk and Sawk would have been different enough to get around that. Anyway, still gonna go nickname mine Rawkem and Sawkem .

 

[CornBurrito]

Relaxed female Mudkip GET!

Finally I can put that hardy Mudkip to work.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Raxus I've got your Rufflet and Throh, and can get online about anytime.