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'''MainMemory''' is a [[Tech Member]] on the [[Sonic Retro]] forums. He has made substantial progress hacking ''[[Sonic Adventure DX]]'' on the PC platform, mapping memory locations and pointers in aim of the eventual goal of knowing everything about the game. He is currently working on a [[Disassembly|disassembly]] of the game.
'''MainMemory''' (also known as '''sonicmike2''') is a [[Tech Member]] on the [[Sonic Retro]] forums. He has made substantial progress hacking ''[[Sonic Adventure DX]]'' on the PC platform, mapping memory locations and pointers in aim of the eventual goal of knowing everything about the game. He is currently working on a [[Disassembly|disassembly]] of the game, which is now part of the [[Community SVN Project]].
 
  
In addition to his ''Sonic Adventure DX'' exploits, he has also made a trainer to edit several different gameplay-related variables in realtime for ''[[Sonic & Knuckles Collection]]'', the PC port of ''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]''. He has also attempted to hack ''[[Sonic R]]'' and ''[[Sonic CD]]'' for the PC, with less results.
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In addition to his ''Sonic Adventure DX'' exploits, he has also done research on ''[[Sonic & Knuckles Collection]]'' and ''[[Sonic CD]]'' for the PC, and is working on disassemblies of both.
  
He has also created two ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic 2]]'' hacks, ''[[Not-so-Super Sonic 2]]'' and ''[[Sonic 2 Secret Rings Edition]]'', both of which were submitted to the [[Sonic the Hedgehog Hacking Contest#Eighth contest|Eighth Sonic the Hedgehog Hacking Contest]].
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Also, he has recently made a [https://github.com/sonicretro/sonicr-mod-loader  mod manager for the 2004 version of Sonic R]. This allows as of right now mods, codes, window options, and log options.
 
 
He has also made some hacks of ''Sonic Adventure DX'', mostly model swaps. One of note is ''[[Metal Amy Adventure DX]]'', which was also submitted to the hacking contest.
 
 
 
He has made a hack of [[Sonic & Knuckles]], ''[[Blue Sphere Standalone ROM]]'', which turned into ''[[Blue Sphere Plus]]''.
 
  
 
He also edits the Wiki frequently, mostly the [[SCHG:Sonic Adventure]] pages.
 
He also edits the Wiki frequently, mostly the [[SCHG:Sonic Adventure]] pages.
  
He is also working every once in a while on ''[[WindowsZone]]'', a Sonic Fan Game where you can play with Sonic on your desktop.
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He has also made ''[[WindowsZone]]'', a Sonic Fan Game where you can play with Sonic on your desktop. (Windows only)
  
He has written and is actively working on several programs to aid hacking, including:
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If you need to talk to him, he can usually be found in several channels on [irc://irc.badnik.zone BadnikZONE], including the [[Sonic Stuff Research Group]] [irc://irc.badnik.zone/SSRG IRC channel] and the SADX hacking channel [irc://irc.badnik.zone/x-hax #x-hax].
* [[SonLVL]]
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==Hacks==
* [[LevelConverter]]
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In (mostly) chronological order:
* [[SETedit]]
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* ''[[Not-so-Super Sonic 2]]'' - ...I can't think of a good description, so just read the article. Submitted to the [[Sonic the Hedgehog Hacking Contest#Eighth Contest|Eighth Sonic the Hedgehog Hacking Contest]].
* [[SADXTweaker]]
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* ''[[Sonic 2 Secret Rings Edition]]'' - Adds missions inspired by ''[[Sonic and the Secret Rings]]''. Submitted to the Eighth and [[Sonic the Hedgehog Hacking Contest#Tenth Contest|Tenth Sonic the Hedgehog Hacking Contest]]s.
* [[SADXLVL]]
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* ''[[Metal Amy Adventure DX]]'' - Replaces Sonic with Metal Amy, who has no offensive moves whatsoever. Submitted to the Eighth Sonic the Hedgehog Hacking Contest.
* [[SADXMDL]]
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* ''[[Blue Sphere Standalone ROM]]'' - A hack of ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' which has only the ''[[Blue Sphere]]'' minigame, cutting the ROM size in half.
* SA1LVL
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* ''[[Blue Sphere Plus]]'' - Same as above, '''PLUS''' several new features, such as the ability to play as Tails, and saving progress between sessions. Submitted to the [[Sonic the Hedgehog Hacking Contest#Ninth Contest|Ninth Sonic the Hedgehog Hacking Contest]].
* [[SADXsndSharp]]
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* ''[[Sonic 2 Secret Rings Control]]'' - Adopts the control style of ''Sonic and the Secret Rings'' to ''Sonic 2''. Submitted to the Tenth Sonic the Hedgehog Hacking Contest.
* [[SKCsnd]]
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* ''[[Chip McCallahan in Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' - Puts the main character of ''[[wikipedia:Chip's Challenge|Chip's Challenge]]'', a weak nerd, into ''Sonic 1''. Much dying ensues. Submitted to the Ninth Sonic the Hedgehog Hacking Contest.
* [[SCDPCsnd]]
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* ''[[Chip McCallahan in Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' - He's back, slightly more able, and has an orange-shirted friend.
* [[SCDPCspr]]
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* ''[[Sonic 2 Adventure Control]]'' - Adopts Sonic and Tails' movesets from ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' to ''Sonic 2''. Submitted to the Tenth Sonic the Hedgehog Hacking Contest, where it somehow managed to win the Spin Dash Trophy.
* [[SCDPCscr]]
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* ''[[Sonic 2 Adventure Edition]]'' - Transplants gameplay mechanics from ''Sonic Adventure'' to ''Sonic 2''. Submitted to the [[Sonic the Hedgehog Hacking Contest#Twelfth Contest|Twelfth Sonic the Hedgehog Hacking Contest]].
* [[SCDPCSSEd]]
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* ''[[Knuckles' Emerald Hunt]]'' - Knuckles' treasure hunting gameplay from ''Sonic Adventure'' in ''Sonic 2'' levels. Submitted to the Thirteenth Sonic the Hedgehog Hacking Contest, where it won the Wood Zone and Robotnik's Revenge trophies, and the 2016 contest.
* SRMapEd, which edits the track floor for ''Sonic R PC''
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* He has also made several smaller hacks which are too numerous to list. Check his YouTube channel.
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* Several mods for the PC versions of ''Sonic Adventure DX'' and ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' are available on his website: [http://mm.reimuhakurei.net/?page=sadxmods SADX mods], [http://mm.reimuhakurei.net/?page=sa2mods SA2 mods].
  
All of these and more can be found on the tools page of his website.
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==Programs==
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In (mostly) chronological order:
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* [[SETedit]] - Edits object placements in ''Sonic Adventure'', ''Sonic Adventure DX'' PC, and ''Sonic Adventure 2''. ''Discontinued''.
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* [[SADXTweaker]] - Edits many things in ''Sonic Adventure DX'' PC. ''Discontinued''.
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* [[SADXLVL]] - Edits levels in ''Sonic Adventure DX'' PC. ''Discontinued''.
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* [[SADXMDL]] - Edits models in ''Sonic Adventure'' and ''Sonic Adventure DX'' PC. ''Discontinued''.
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* SA1LVL - Edits levels in ''Sonic Adventure''. Lacks many features SADXLVL has. ''Discontinued''.
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* [[SADXsndSharp]] - Edits .dat files (sound effects) from ''Sonic Adventure DX'' PC.
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* [[SonLVL]] - Edits levels in the [[sega:Mega Drive|Mega Drive]] games, as well as ''Sonic & Knuckles Collection'' and ''Sonic CD'' PC.
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* [[SKCsnd]] - Edits sound effects in ''Sonic & Knuckles Collection''.
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* [[SCDPCsnd]] - Edits sound effects in ''Sonic CD'' PC.
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* [[LevelConverter]] - Converts levels between games.
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* [[SCDPCspr]] - Edits sprites in ''Sonic CD'' PC.
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* [[SCDPCscr]] - Edits tiles in ''Sonic CD'' PC.
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* [[SCDPCSSEd]] - Edits Special Stage layout in ''Sonic CD'' PC.
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* [[SA Tools]] - A new set of tools for ''Sonic Adventure'' series games.
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* [[Generations Archive Editor]] - Edits .ar.?? files from ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.
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* [[SASave]] - Edits save files from ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''.
  
He can usually be found in several channels on [[BadnikNET]], including the [[Sonic Retro IRC channel]] and [irc://irc.badnik.net/x-hax #x-hax].
 
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
* [http://x-hax.cultnet.net/MainMemory/ MainMemory's page] on x-hax, where he keeps all the tools that aren't hosted here.
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* [http://mm.reimuhakurei.net/ MainMemory's page], where he keeps all the tools that aren't hosted here.
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/sonicmike2 YouTube channel] (sonicmike2)
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* [http://www.youtube.com/c/MainMemorySADX YouTube channel]
  
[[Category:Sceners]]
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[[Category:Hacking tool and emulator programmers]]
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[[Category:ROM hack creators]]

Revision as of 14:03, 22 December 2017

MainMemory is a Tech Member on the Sonic Retro forums. He has made substantial progress hacking Sonic Adventure DX on the PC platform, mapping memory locations and pointers in aim of the eventual goal of knowing everything about the game. He is currently working on a disassembly of the game.

In addition to his Sonic Adventure DX exploits, he has also done research on Sonic & Knuckles Collection and Sonic CD for the PC, and is working on disassemblies of both.

Also, he has recently made a mod manager for the 2004 version of Sonic R. This allows as of right now mods, codes, window options, and log options.

He also edits the Wiki frequently, mostly the SCHG:Sonic Adventure pages.

He has also made WindowsZone, a Sonic Fan Game where you can play with Sonic on your desktop. (Windows only)

If you need to talk to him, he can usually be found in several channels on BadnikZONE, including the Sonic Stuff Research Group IRC channel and the SADX hacking channel #x-hax.

Hacks

In (mostly) chronological order:

Programs

In (mostly) chronological order:

  • SETedit - Edits object placements in Sonic Adventure, Sonic Adventure DX PC, and Sonic Adventure 2. Discontinued.
  • SADXTweaker - Edits many things in Sonic Adventure DX PC. Discontinued.
  • SADXLVL - Edits levels in Sonic Adventure DX PC. Discontinued.
  • SADXMDL - Edits models in Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure DX PC. Discontinued.
  • SA1LVL - Edits levels in Sonic Adventure. Lacks many features SADXLVL has. Discontinued.
  • SADXsndSharp - Edits .dat files (sound effects) from Sonic Adventure DX PC.
  • SonLVL - Edits levels in the Mega Drive games, as well as Sonic & Knuckles Collection and Sonic CD PC.
  • SKCsnd - Edits sound effects in Sonic & Knuckles Collection.
  • SCDPCsnd - Edits sound effects in Sonic CD PC.
  • LevelConverter - Converts levels between games.
  • SCDPCspr - Edits sprites in Sonic CD PC.
  • SCDPCscr - Edits tiles in Sonic CD PC.
  • SCDPCSSEd - Edits Special Stage layout in Sonic CD PC.
  • SA Tools - A new set of tools for Sonic Adventure series games.
  • Generations Archive Editor - Edits .ar.?? files from Sonic Generations.
  • SASave - Edits save files from Sonic Adventure.

External Links