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Flagrama: /* Softmodding Your Wii U's Virtual Wii Mode */ update link

2024-09-05T21:14:50Z

Softmodding Your Wii U's Virtual Wii Mode: update link

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	=== Softmodding Your Wii U's Virtual Wii Mode ===		=== Softmodding Your Wii U's Virtual Wii Mode ===

	Unfortunately, this is something that we do not offer support for. We recommend following [https://~~wiiu~~.hacks.guide/~~#/vwii~~-~~modding~~ this guide]. If there are any issues or questions we suggest seeking out a Wii U softmodding community.		Unfortunately, this is something that we do not offer support for. We recommend following [https://wii.hacks.guide/get-started this guide]. If there are any issues or questions we suggest seeking out a Wii U softmodding community.

	'''Note''': Do not confuse the Wii U's Virtual Wii mode with Wii U Virtual Console. They are two different things and the latter is not supported.		'''Note''': Do not confuse the Wii U's Virtual Wii mode with Wii U Virtual Console. They are two different things and the latter is not supported.

Flagrama: /* Using the Webpatcher */ link to xyzzy-mod-common-key-only by me for acquiring common key

2024-01-31T16:36:05Z

Using the Webpatcher: link to xyzzy-mod-common-key-only by me for acquiring common key

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	==== Using the Webpatcher ====		==== Using the Webpatcher ====

	Start off by going to the [https://ootrandomizer.com/generator Webpatcher] and set up the settings you want for the seed. Then press the green button below that says <code>GENERATE SEED!</code>. When the seed has been generated a new webpage will load. On this page, select <code>.wad (WiiVC)</code> for the <code>Output Type</code>. This will show several new fields. The <code>Base ROM</code> field requires a vanilla 1.0 NTSC (= NA/JAP) OoT ROM and the <code>WAD File</code> field requires a vanilla 1.2 NTSC OoT WAD. You can choose to either use a Wii Common Key File, or to enter the Wii Common Key explicitly. '''<span style="color:red">We are unable to provide any of these things for you.</span>''' Leave the <code>WAD Channel ID</code> and <code>WAD Channel Title</code> fields as they are. Optionally set your cosmetics and then hit the green button below that says <code>PATCH ROM!</code>. Don't forget to also download a copy of your spoiler log. ;)		Start off by going to the [https://ootrandomizer.com/generator Webpatcher] and set up the settings you want for the seed. Then press the green button below that says <code>GENERATE SEED!</code>. When the seed has been generated a new webpage will load. On this page, select <code>.wad (WiiVC)</code> for the <code>Output Type</code>. This will show several new fields. The <code>Base ROM</code> field requires a vanilla 1.0 NTSC (= NA/JAP) OoT ROM and the <code>WAD File</code> field requires a vanilla 1.2 NTSC OoT WAD. You can choose to either use a Wii Common Key File, or to enter the Wii Common Key explicitly. '''<span style="color:red">We are unable to provide any of these things for you.</span>''' If you are using a softmodded Wii or vWii and not Dolphin you can use [https://github.com/flagrama/xyzzy-mod-common-key-only/releases/tag/common-key-only this modified Wii homebrew app] to dump the key in both a binary format and a text format on your SD card that you can use with the generator. Leave the <code>WAD Channel ID</code> and <code>WAD Channel Title</code> fields as they are. Optionally set your cosmetics and then hit the green button below that says <code>PATCH ROM!</code>. Don't forget to also download a copy of your spoiler log. ;)

	[[File:Wadseed.png\|600px]]		[[File:Wadseed.png\|600px]]

ETR BTF: /* There Is No More Space to Install New WADs */ added a red "caution" whilst referring to anytitledeleter

2022-05-14T17:04:23Z

There Is No More Space to Install New WADs: added a red "caution" whilst referring to anytitledeleter

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	=== There Is No More Space to Install New WADs ===		=== There Is No More Space to Install New WADs ===

	Delete some WADs through your WAD manager to make room. If you don't have the original WADs anymore, then you can create new WADs to delete channels so long as they have the same Channel ID. If there isn't anything to uninstall left, then you'll likely have to use a homebrew app like AnyTitleDeleter to free up space. ~~Just~~ keep in mind these apps can cause major damage to your Wii if you don't know what you're doing, and we are not responsible for what may happen. It's best to reach out to a Wii homebrewing community to ask for help.		Delete some WADs through your WAD manager to make room. If you don't have the original WADs anymore, then you can create new WADs to delete channels so long as they have the same Channel ID. If there isn't anything to uninstall left, then you'll likely have to use a homebrew app like AnyTitleDeleter to free up space. '''<span style="color:red">Caution:</span>''' keep in mind these apps can cause major damage to your Wii if you don't know what you're doing, and we are not responsible for what may happen. It's best to reach out to a Wii homebrewing community to ask for help.

	=== A Fresh Seed Already Has Some Flags Set ===		=== A Fresh Seed Already Has Some Flags Set ===

Flagrama: /* gzinject */ mention nacj

2022-02-18T00:02:17Z

gzinject: mention nacj

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	Download and unzip [https://github.com/krimtonz/gzinject/releases gzinject]. If on Linux, the WSL build should work as there are no major library dependencies, but if you have issues just rebuild using the install instructions in the readme file.		Download and unzip [https://github.com/krimtonz/gzinject/releases gzinject]. If on Linux, the WSL build should work as there are no major library dependencies, but if you have issues just rebuild using the install instructions in the readme file.

	Open a terminal window, drag gzinject.exe into the window, then type a space followed by {{kbd\|-a inject -m}} followed by a space, drag your randomizer ROM into the window, type another space and {{kbd\|-w}} followed by another space. Drag the WAD into the window now. Lastly, type another space then {{kbd\|-p patches/NACE.gzi -p patches/ootr_dpad_remap.gzi}} and press {{kbd\|Enter}}. An example of the full line is {{example\|./gzinject -a inject -m ROM-comp.z64 -w OoT.wad -p patches/NACE.gzi -p patches/ootr_dpad_remap.gzi}} as well as an image below. Your WAD should be in the same location as your donor WAD but have the word {{example\|-inject}} in it. That is the file you install on your Wii or run in Dolphin.		Open a terminal window, drag gzinject.exe into the window, then type a space followed by {{kbd\|-a inject -m}} followed by a space, drag your randomizer ROM into the window, type another space and {{kbd\|-w}} followed by another space. Drag the WAD into the window now. Lastly, type another space then {{kbd\|-p patches/NACE.gzi -p patches/ootr_dpad_remap.gzi}} and press {{kbd\|Enter}}. Note that if you are using the Japanese WAD you need to use {{example\|NACJ.gzi}} instead of {{example\|NACE.gzi}}. An example of the full line is {{example\|./gzinject -a inject -m ROM-comp.z64 -w OoT.wad -p patches/NACE.gzi -p patches/ootr_dpad_remap.gzi}} as well as an image below. Your WAD should be in the same location as your donor WAD but have the word {{example\|-inject}} in it. That is the file you install on your Wii or run in Dolphin.

	[[File:Gzinject example.png]]		[[File:Gzinject example.png]]

Flagrama: /* Using the Offline Version */ add using gzinject command line especially with the new patches format

2022-02-17T23:49:29Z

Using the Offline Version: add using gzinject command line especially with the new patches format

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	[[File:Romseed.png\|700px]]		[[File:Romseed.png\|700px]]

	Step two is to use this ROM file to create a WAD file that you can install on your Wii. Download, unzip and run [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RSgRY-Gms5p0T6aFUWfqu7CawJ5nsHSr/view gzinjectGUI] in that order. Input the ROM file you just created in the <code>Compressed ROM (32MB)</code> field and a vanilla 1.2 NTSC OoT WAD in the <code>Donor WAD (Vanilla OOT)</code> field. Leave the <code>Channel ID</code> and <code>Channel Title</code> fields as they are. Tick only the <code>DPad-Up</code> and <code>C-Stick Down > L</code> boxes as shown on the image, optionally change the output directory and then hit the big button below that says <code>Generate WAD</code>. A new window saying "Wad Created!" should pop up after a few seconds, whilst a WAD file is created in your output directory. If not then hit the button again until it does. The created file is what you will install on your Wii.		====Injecting the ROM====

			Step two is to use this ROM file to create a WAD file that you can install on your Wii. There are two methods to do this.

			=====gzinject-gui=====

			Download, unzip and run [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RSgRY-Gms5p0T6aFUWfqu7CawJ5nsHSr/view gzinjectGUI] in that order. Input the ROM file you just created in the <code>Compressed ROM (32MB)</code> field and a vanilla 1.2 NTSC OoT WAD in the <code>Donor WAD (Vanilla OOT)</code> field. Leave the <code>Channel ID</code> and <code>Channel Title</code> fields as they are. Tick only the <code>DPad-Up</code> and <code>C-Stick Down > L</code> boxes as shown on the image, optionally change the output directory and then hit the big button below that says <code>Generate WAD</code>. A new window saying "Wad Created!" should pop up after a few seconds, whilst a WAD file is created in your output directory. If not then hit the button again until it does. The created file is what you will install on your Wii or run in Dolphin.

	[[File:Gzinjectgui.png\|200px]]		[[File:Gzinjectgui.png\|200px]]

			=====gzinject=====
			Download and unzip [https://github.com/krimtonz/gzinject/releases gzinject]. If on Linux, the WSL build should work as there are no major library dependencies, but if you have issues just rebuild using the install instructions in the readme file.

			Open a terminal window, drag gzinject.exe into the window, then type a space followed by {{kbd\|-a inject -m}} followed by a space, drag your randomizer ROM into the window, type another space and {{kbd\|-w}} followed by another space. Drag the WAD into the window now. Lastly, type another space then {{kbd\|-p patches/NACE.gzi -p patches/ootr_dpad_remap.gzi}} and press {{kbd\|Enter}}. An example of the full line is {{example\|./gzinject -a inject -m ROM-comp.z64 -w OoT.wad -p patches/NACE.gzi -p patches/ootr_dpad_remap.gzi}} as well as an image below. Your WAD should be in the same location as your donor WAD but have the word {{example\|-inject}} in it. That is the file you install on your Wii or run in Dolphin.

			[[File:Gzinject example.png]]

	=== Installing the Seed ===		=== Installing the Seed ===

Flagrama: /* Softmodding Your Wii */ use race rule template

2022-02-13T23:32:43Z

Softmodding Your Wii: use race rule template

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	=== Softmodding Your Wii ===		=== Softmodding Your Wii ===
			{{race rule\|rule=Ensure the original IOS9 v1034 is installed\|1=Modified and "Updated" versions of this IOS have significantly faster loading times. A guide on how to install the original IOS9 can be found [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1v2SYTTKTc here].}}

	Unfortunately, this is something that we do not offer support for. We recommend following [https://wii.guide/ this guide]. If there are any issues or questions we suggest seeking out a Wii softmodding community. If you own a PAL Wii you will need to force NTSC output for OoTR, or your game will run at 5/6 the frame rate.		Unfortunately, this is something that we do not offer support for. We recommend following [https://wii.guide/ this guide]. If there are any issues or questions we suggest seeking out a Wii softmodding community. If you own a PAL Wii you will need to force NTSC output for OoTR, or your game will run at 5/6 the frame rate.
	'''<span style="color:red">Note that for racing, it must be ensured that the original IOS9 (version 1034) is installed, as custom version of this IOS tend to have significantly faster loading times</span>'''. A guide on how to install the original IOS9 can be found [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1v2SYTTKTc here].

	=== Softmodding Your Wii U's Virtual Wii Mode ===		=== Softmodding Your Wii U's Virtual Wii Mode ===

ETR BTF: red+boldface important requirement for racing

2021-12-01T11:55:37Z

red+boldface important requirement for racing

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	Unfortunately, this is something that we do not offer support for. We recommend following [https://wii.guide/ this guide]. If there are any issues or questions we suggest seeking out a Wii softmodding community. If you own a PAL Wii you will need to force NTSC output for OoTR, or your game will run at 5/6 the frame rate.		Unfortunately, this is something that we do not offer support for. We recommend following [https://wii.guide/ this guide]. If there are any issues or questions we suggest seeking out a Wii softmodding community. If you own a PAL Wii you will need to force NTSC output for OoTR, or your game will run at 5/6 the frame rate.
	Note that for racing, it must be ensured that the original IOS9 (version 1034) is installed, as custom version of this IOS tend to have significantly faster loading times. A guide on how to install the original IOS9 can be found [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1v2SYTTKTc here].		'''<span style="color:red">Note that for racing, it must be ensured that the original IOS9 (version 1034) is installed, as custom version of this IOS tend to have significantly faster loading times</span>'''. A guide on how to install the original IOS9 can be found [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1v2SYTTKTc here].

	=== Softmodding Your Wii U's Virtual Wii Mode ===		=== Softmodding Your Wii U's Virtual Wii Mode ===

TreZc0: /* Softmodding Your Wii */

2021-12-01T11:45:23Z

Softmodding Your Wii

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	=== Softmodding Your Wii ===		=== Softmodding Your Wii ===

	Unfortunately, this is something that we do not offer support for. We recommend following [https://wii.guide/ this guide]. If there are any issues or questions we suggest seeking out a Wii softmodding community. If you own a PAL Wii you will need to force NTSC output for OoTR, or your game will run at 5/6 the frame rate. Note that for ~~Racing~~, it must be ensured that the original IOS9 (version 1034) is installed, as custom version of this IOS tend to have significantly faster loading times. A guide on how to install the original IOS9 can be found [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1v2SYTTKTc here].		Unfortunately, this is something that we do not offer support for. We recommend following [https://wii.guide/ this guide]. If there are any issues or questions we suggest seeking out a Wii softmodding community. If you own a PAL Wii you will need to force NTSC output for OoTR, or your game will run at 5/6 the frame rate.
			Note that for racing, it must be ensured that the original IOS9 (version 1034) is installed, as custom version of this IOS tend to have significantly faster loading times. A guide on how to install the original IOS9 can be found [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1v2SYTTKTc here].

	=== Softmodding Your Wii U's Virtual Wii Mode ===		=== Softmodding Your Wii U's Virtual Wii Mode ===

TreZc0 at 11:45, 1 December 2021

2021-12-01T11:45:07Z

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	=== Softmodding Your Wii ===		=== Softmodding Your Wii ===

	Unfortunately, this is something that we do not offer support for. We recommend following [https://wii.guide/ this guide]. If there are any issues or questions we suggest seeking out a Wii softmodding community. If you own a PAL Wii you will need to force NTSC output for OoTR, or your game will run at 5/6 the frame rate.		Unfortunately, this is something that we do not offer support for. We recommend following [https://wii.guide/ this guide]. If there are any issues or questions we suggest seeking out a Wii softmodding community. If you own a PAL Wii you will need to force NTSC output for OoTR, or your game will run at 5/6 the frame rate. Note that for Racing, it must be ensured that the original IOS9 (version 1034) is installed, as custom version of this IOS tend to have significantly faster loading times. A guide on how to install the original IOS9 can be found [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1v2SYTTKTc here].

	=== Softmodding Your Wii U's Virtual Wii Mode ===		=== Softmodding Your Wii U's Virtual Wii Mode ===

ETR BTF: /* After You Have Finished a Seed */ added info on how to determine your channel ids and added anther option before having to resort to anytitledeleter

2021-07-18T12:38:08Z

After You Have Finished a Seed: added info on how to determine your channel ids and added anther option before having to resort to anytitledeleter

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	=== After You Have Finished a Seed ===		=== After You Have Finished a Seed ===

	To avoid future complications it is extremely important that old seeds are taken care of properly. The right way to dispose of old seeds is to either uninstall the old WAD through a WAD manager, or to overwrite the old WAD with a new one through the WAD manager. Boot up your WAD manager and follow whatever steps are needed for that specific WAD manager to uninstall or overwrite the WAD. When choosing to overwrite the old WAD ensure that the new WAD uses the same Channel ID as the old one did. When using the webpatcher to generate a WAD the default Channel ID is <code>NICE</code> (previously <code>OOTE</code>) and when using gzinjectGUI the default Channel ID is <code>NRKE</code>. It is recommended to not change these.		To avoid future complications it is extremely important that old seeds are taken care of properly. The right way to dispose of old seeds is to either uninstall the old WAD through a WAD manager, or to overwrite the old WAD with a new one through the WAD manager. Boot up your WAD manager and follow whatever steps are needed for that specific WAD manager to uninstall or overwrite the WAD. When choosing to overwrite the old WAD ensure that the new WAD uses the same Channel ID as the old one did. When using the webpatcher to generate a WAD the default Channel ID is <code>NICE</code> (previously <code>OOTE</code>) and when using gzinjectGUI the default Channel ID is <code>NRKE</code>. It is recommended to not change these. If you're unsure about what Channel ID you used, you can copy your save file to your SD card using the Wii system menu and then on your SD card navigate to <kbd><samp>private</samp> ⇒ <samp>wii</samp> ⇒ <samp>title</samp> ⇒ <samp>[Channel ID]</samp></kbd> to find your Channel ID.

	'''<span style="color:red">Never delete OoTR channels through the Wii system menu.</span>''' This does not properly remove the seed's save data, which means that it'll take up precious space in your Wii's memory. As a consequence you will not be able to install new WADs, or save data from old seeds could affect the save data of new seeds. If this happens, you'll have to use a homebrew app like AnyTitleDeleter which has full access to your whole Wii to remove the leftover save data. '''<span style="color:red">Caution:</span>''' because these apps have full access to your Wii it is possible to cause severe damage or even brick your Wii if you don't know what you're doing. We are not responsible if such a thing should happen and we recommend reaching out to a Wii homebrewing community for help if needed. It is for this reason that we warn users not to delete OoTR channels through the Wii system menu. Alternatively, should you still have enough space to install new WADs, you could install them on a different channel to avoid the mixing of flags from old and current seeds. See [https://wiki.ootrandomizer.com/index.php?title=Wii_Virtual_Console#Multiple_Seeds_Installed_Simultaneously the next section] for help deciding alternative Channel IDs.		'''<span style="color:red">Never delete OoTR channels through the Wii system menu.</span>''' This does not properly remove the seed's save data, which means that it'll take up precious space in your Wii's memory. As a consequence you will not be able to install new WADs, or save data from old seeds could affect the save data of new seeds. If this happens, install and uninstall WADs onto the channel(s) where you've incorrectly removed WADs from. If you need to free up more space, you can uninstall other WADs temporarily. If this still does not fix the issue(s), then you'll have to use a homebrew app like AnyTitleDeleter which has full access to your whole Wii to remove the leftover save data. '''<span style="color:red">Caution:</span>''' because these apps have full access to your Wii it is possible to cause severe damage or even brick your Wii if you don't know what you're doing. We are not responsible if such a thing should happen and we recommend reaching out to a Wii homebrewing community for help if needed. It is for this reason that we warn users not to delete OoTR channels through the Wii system menu. Alternatively, should you still have enough space to install new WADs, you could install them on a different channel to avoid the mixing of flags from old and current seeds. See [https://wiki.ootrandomizer.com/index.php?title=Wii_Virtual_Console#Multiple_Seeds_Installed_Simultaneously the next section] for help deciding alternative Channel IDs.

	== Optional: Multiple Seeds Installed Simultaneously ==		== Optional: Multiple Seeds Installed Simultaneously ==