Nindows Games! [Ninja Debug Environment]

[Enma09]

Hey, this is pretty good, You can make a nindows patch of Capcom vs. SNK 2? I work in a English translation of the Dreamcast version!

[VincentNL]

Naomi titles and DC ports, usually rely on Naomi Library's _nlPrint function for debug strings, which isn't related to Nindows (Ninja Library).

[SMiTH]

i remember seeing these strings in each pso for pc "pso.exe" version going all the way back to 2003. I always wondered what they were for. If I am not mistaken they are also found on network trial pc. The dc versions have them too. So the dc sdk has ninja samples as well, If it is for debug then what would the samples be? (scud race etc?) idk, i kinda figured once this thread was created it would not be long b4 pso was modded. ty for figuring this out.

So if you find this code listed on the pso pc version then it can be modded? (since the ninja library strings are present?)

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Is there some type of endianness used in comparison to dc pso dpaddress.jp bin to pc pso.exe?
And are there similarities to any code used in pso for pc pso.exe and the dc pso version 2?
Always wanted to figure out that part?
If it is a difference in byte order between the two, it would be awesome to know.
But, I could be wrong in saying the hex code is totally different since one is written for pc cpu's and the other is for sh4?

[cloofoofoo]

Naomi titles and DC ports, usually rely on Naomi Library's _nlPrint function for debug strings, which isn't related to Nindows (Ninja Library).

Didnt fighting vipers 2 have strings relating to multiple debug menus? I wonder if its still there. Yeah its a naomi libgame

[VincentNL]

I may open a dedicate thread related to debug modes RE / activation hacks, but as for PSO you won't find any Nindows bytes array as it uses _njprint functions only.

Haven't checked Fighting Vipers2, sorry.

If any brave soul would like to contribute on creating the definitive Nindows games list please download the complete US/PAL/JP cdi-gdi collection and advise me, I'll make a simple program for inspecting games data.

[cloofoofoo]

I may open a dedicate thread related to debug modes RE / activation hacks, but as for PSO you won't find any Nindows bytes array as it uses _njprint functions only.

Haven't checked Fighting Vipers2, sorry.

If any brave soul would like to contribute on creating the definitive Nindows games list please download the complete US/PAL/JP cdi-gdi collection and advise me, I'll make a simple program for inspecting games data.

For fighting vipers 2 you need a prototype build from hidden palace zone( sorry not sure which one) since it doesnt seem to be in the finished game. Heres a screen shot of some string that seem to talk about debug options.

[VincentNL]

Maken X - Prototype 09 Feb 2000
(Debug + Nindows)

This hack enables Debug mode by pressing a custom key-combo.
Since the original Debug didn't allow Nindows outside of pause screen, now you are free to experiment player/enemy tweaks live!




Follow the link below for patch download/instructions!
https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/7089/

Special thanks to Derek for "Universal Dreamcast Patcher"
Laurent and Esppiral for testing!

[Ian Micheal]

bump

[SMiTH]

1MD_EMU.BIN from dreamlibrary (sega genesis/pc engine emulator) found on dream passport 3 & dream passport premier has the code for Ninja Debug Environment.

Regarding Nindows implementation, don't get fooled by Library strings alone, only if a specific bytes array is present in the executable, you have a chance of an hidden (yet functional) Nindows:

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[VincentNL]

Seems like a good candidate, thanks for reporting!