FAQ

Common Questions About Shining Opal

Q: Eh? IPS file? How do I use that?!
A: Here's some rather useful instructions on how to use this kind of file.

Q: But I'm on an iDevice (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad)!
A: Download the patch onto your computer, follow the steps above, and transfer the completed ROM to your device through iTunes.

Q: But I'm on an Android device!
A: Use the downloaded patch with a patching app such as Power Patcher by Evercrest Studios in conjunction with an Emerald ROM.

Q: When I start up my game, I get a message about my 1M sub-circuit board not being installed!
A: Change your emulator's save type to Flash 128K.

Q: How far can I go?/The gatehouse on Route 5 won't let me past!
A: Really sorry about that, but beating the Klindor City gym leaders is as far as the latest beta goes. If you want to get the latest news on the development of CrystalDust, subscribe to the RSS feed on my blog!

Q: I found a bug/glitch/oddity!
A: Whoops, my bad (usually)! I'd appreciate it if you left me a comment down below, sent me an email from the About page, or reported it on the thread at PokéCommunity or Pokémon Hackers Online.