Problems with IPS files. Help me.

sigfried.m · Post by **sigfried.m** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:44 pm

Hi, i have Zsnes 1.51 and I have some problems when I apply an IPS file to a rom. I apply the files simpy pasting it in same folder of the rom.For example in the folder I have SuperMW.smc and SuperMW.ips.
Ok, now the problem.
Many games are unplayable with IPS. Secret of Mana simply don't run when I put IPS file. Only appear a black screen and nothing more.
Super Mario World run but screen is many many confused with strange sprites and colours.
Both games run normally without IPS files.
I use Zsnes 1.51 on Vista Home Premium 64. I have an high-end system. I have tried also with compatiblity mode to Win XP, Win 200...but nothing.
How can I do?

I.S.T. · Post by **I.S.T.** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:57 pm

A few things might cause it, and none of those reasons are zsnes' fault.

1. Have you checked to see if the patch is for a rom with a header or without one?

2. Are you sure it's a good rom?

sigfried.m · Post by **sigfried.m** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:39 pm

I have tried with many versions of same rom. I don't know what is an header.

creaothceann · Post by **creaothceann** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:28 pm

An IPS file uses file offsets to replace data. A ROM header is a block of 512 bytes added in front of the actual ROM data, so the IPS file offsets might no longer point to the correct ROM locations.

Unless you know that you'll need them, I'd suggest removing headers from your ROMs with NSRT (link). Some IPS files might be created with headered ROMs; the offsets of these IPS files can be adjusted with IPSEDIT (included with NSRT).

sigfried.m · Post by **sigfried.m** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:46 pm

Nothing....and ipsedit don't work. Now I try with older version of Zsnes.
EDIT: Also with 1.42 there is always problem.

escapee · Post by **escapee** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:55 am

http://www.romhacking.net/?perpage=20&p ... title=NSRT

Get NSRT, bring up your rom in its list, right click the rom and add/remove the header.

Your ips file either requires or disallows a header, this is your problem. Read the readme files that come with these things.

sweener2001 · Post by **sweener2001** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 4:11 am

oh, reading

why did it have to die?

sigfried.m · Post by **sigfried.m** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:03 am

I have resolved my problem. I use Snes Rom Utility 2.1 by takashi. I apply the patch and create a header. So now run all perfect.

creaothceann · Post by **creaothceann** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:54 pm

sigfried.m wrote:I apply the patch and create a header.

I.S.T. · Post by **I.S.T.** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:13 pm

sigfried.m wrote:I have resolved my problem. I use Snes Rom Utility 2.1 by takashi. I apply the patch and create a header. So now run all perfect.

you're supposed to do it the other way around.

sigfried.m · Post by **sigfried.m** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:15 pm

creaothceann wrote:
sigfried.m wrote:I apply the patch and create a header.

That program make an ask when apply an IPS. Is about make header. I chose yes and game work good.

adventure_of_link · Post by **adventure_of_link** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:33 pm

sigfried.m wrote:
creaothceann wrote:
sigfried.m wrote:I apply the patch and create a header.

That program make an ask when apply an IPS. Is about make header. I chose yes and game work good.

Did it work good for you ooga booga

seriously, learn to speak (better) english. We live in the technology age, not the caveman age

sweener2001 · Post by **sweener2001** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:38 pm

location: naples, italy

sigfried.m · Post by **sigfried.m** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:20 pm

What is wrong? Nerds are always so asocial.

Post by **grinvader** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:29 pm

Hahaha nice prejudice
don't think that'll change as long as you have that mindset either.

Anyway, your application added a header on your headerless ROM before hardpatching it.

It's not the cleanest solution, but you're free to use whatever works for you.

sigfried.m · Post by **sigfried.m** » Sat May 02, 2009 11:07 pm

grinvader wrote:Hahaha nice prejudice
don't think that'll change as long as you have that mindset either.

Anyway, your application added a header on your headerless ROM before hardpatching it.

It's not the cleanest solution, but you're free to use whatever works for you.

Yes man, if I can play with the patched game....is a good thing

What are problems with headers?

kode54 · Post by **kode54** » Sat May 02, 2009 11:19 pm

sigfried.m wrote:
grinvader wrote:Hahaha nice prejudice
don't think that'll change as long as you have that mindset either.

Anyway, your application added a header on your headerless ROM before hardpatching it.

It's not the cleanest solution, but you're free to use whatever works for you.
Yes man, if I can play with the patched game....is a good thing
What are problems with headers?

Headers, or the lack thereof, mean there could be a 512 byte offset difference between where the patch data goes and where it's supposed to go.

Post by **Nach** » Sun May 03, 2009 2:49 am

sweener2001 wrote:oh, reading

why did it have to die?

What died?

sweener2001 · Post by **sweener2001** » Sun May 03, 2009 7:23 am

maybe i've just been lurking at gbatemp too long, but it seems like the art of reading is all but dead

i was insulting the OP, but i'm sure you knew that.