From f0ab09125493f91d66af836e0abb977459a0d801 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Remy Oukaour Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:50:39 -0500 Subject: Add an FAQ, and ive a bit more detail in Windows install instructions --- FAQ.md | 32 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 32 insertions(+) create mode 100644 FAQ.md (limited to 'FAQ.md') diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a02f22629 --- /dev/null +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +# FAQ + +## What is pokecrystal11.gbc? + +Version 1.1 of Pokémon Crystal, which fixed some issues with the initial international release. `make crystal11` defines `CRYSTAL11` so the assembly builds the changed version. + +## Can't build ROM; "ERROR: `UNION` already defined" + +Download [**rgbds 0.3.3**](rgbds). Earlier versions will not work. + +## Can't build ROM; "Segmentation fault" from `rgbgfx` + +If you are using 64-bit Windows, download [**64-bit Cygwin**](cygwin) and [**64-bit rgbds**](rgbds). + +## Can't build ROM; "Section is too big" or "Unable to place section in bank" + +If you have not changed any of the asm, make sure you have the latest version of pokecrystal and the correct version of rgbds (see [INSTALL.md](INSTALL.md)). + +If you added or changed any code, it has to fit in the **memory banks**. The 2MB ROM is divided into 128 banks of 4KB each, numbered $00 to $7F. The linkerscript **pokecrystal.link** lists which **`SECTION`**s go in which banks. Try moving some code into a new section. + +## How do I edit maps? + +For `asm` scripts, read [docs/map_scripts.md](docs/map_scripts.md). For `blk` layouts, try [crowdmap](crowdmap) or [Polished Map](polished-map). + +## I need more help! + +Try asking on IRC or Discord (see [README.md](README.md)). + +[cygwin]: https://cygwin.com/install.html +[rgbds]: https://github.com/rednex/rgbds/releases +[crowdmap]: https://github.com/yenatch/crowdmap/ +[polished-map]: https://github.com/roukaour/polished-map -- cgit v1.2.3