Alice in Wonderland game braking problems.

[BlazeVertex]

Your console: Old 3ds xl on latest firmware (11.16.0-49E)

Launch Method: Via the 3ds sd card was installed trough a cia file via fbi

Version used: Release v0.68.0

Game tested/used/applicable: Alice in Wonderland (Europe) (En,Fr,De,Es,It,Nl) (NDSi Enhanced)

Save file: nds-bootstrap.zip

Expected Behavior: Saving, no freezing, hitting enemies work and going trough the next level works.

Actual Behavior: Saving properly, Freezing when doing so (saving ofc), When entering new level also freezing on loading screen, Enemies not able to defeat.

Steps to reproduce

1. Just put the legit nds file into your games folder. so twilight and nds bootstrap can read it.
2. open the game
3. trying to do the tutorial and see for your self if you can get to the end if that works proceed to the next level cuz there you learn hit enemies and can save. If you cant hit the enemies / save then you know what problem i have.

nds-bootstrap.ini

NDS_PATH = sd:/nds_roms/4798 - Alice in Wonderland (DSi Enhanced) (E).nds
SAV_PATH = sd:/nds_roms/saves/4798 - Alice in Wonderland (DSi Enhanced) (E).sav
BOOST_CPU = 0
DEBUG = 0
LOCK_ARM9_SCFG_EXT = 0
CACHE_FAT_TABLE = 0
BOOST_VRAM = 0
CARD_READ_DMA = 1
ASYNC_CARD_READ = 0
DSI_MODE = 1
SWI_HALT_HOOK = 1
EXTENDED_MEMORY = 0
DONOR_SDK_VER = 5
PATCH_MPU_REGION = 0
PATCH_MPU_SIZE = 0
CONSOLE_MODEL = 2
LANGUAGE = 1
REGION = 2
LOGGING = 0
B4DS_MODE = 0
ROMREAD_LED = 0
DMA_ROMREAD_LED = -1
PRECISE_VOLUME_CONTROL = 0
SDNAND = 0
MACRO_MODE = 0
SOUND_FREQ = 0
HOTKEY = 284
USE_ROM_REGION = 1
RAM_DRIVE_PATH = sd:/null.img
GUI_LANGUAGE = en
FORCE_SLEEP_PATCH = 0
HOMEBREW_ARG =
AP_FIX_PATH = sd:/_nds/nds-bootstrap/apFix.ips
SLEEP_MODE = 1

### Logs [NDSBTSRP.LOG] https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/nds-bootstrap/files/10417144/NDSBTSRP.LOG

Other notes

Will you be available for future issues and/or replies?

yes

[RocketRobz]

Sounds more like an AP issue than an nds-bootstrap issue, as the AP-fix was most likely made with DS mode in mind. Try switching Run in to DS mode in the per-game settings menu.

[BlazeVertex]

Sounds more like an AP issue than an nds-bootstrap issue, as the AP-fix was most likely made with DS mode in mind. Try switching Run in to DS mode in the per-game settings menu.

still the same thing even tried to re-upload to the sd card (the nds file). with a brend new save with Run in DS mode nothing changes still the same bugs. I experience.

[RocketRobz]

The issue persists even with the corrected AP-fix, which means there's possibly an undocumented AP measure implemented.

[Sukotto-1999]

I can reproduce it as well except seems to save. when i load the game straight with my R4 flashcart, i can defeat any enemies, plus save correctly, my flashcart does not support DSi Enhanced features, and can't load any DSi exclusive game. Well i don't care about the CycloDS iEVO. Maybe, try using only the cheat version of the AP-patch.

[BlazeVertex]

I can reproduce it as well except seems to save. when i load the game straight with my R4 flashcart, i can defeat any enemies, plus save correctly, my flashcart does not support DSi Enhanced features, and can't load any DSi exclusive game. Well i don't care about the CycloDS iEVO. Maybe, try using only the cheat version of the AP-patch.

I fixed it after i bought an Acekard clone now i can play the game without problems

[Sukotto-1999]

Still occuring on version 1.0.0 even with a donor DSi-enhanced cartridge.

Maybe the same fix for Golden Sun Dark Dawn can be ported to patch the DSProtect code for AIW?

[Dartz150]

Tested in Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi nd-bootstrap 1.0.0, and in No$GBA debugger direct boot, and in all of them the provided AP fix patch in DS-Scene Rom Tool for Alice in Wonderland EUR (VALV) doesn't work.

However, the USA version, dumped using GodMode9i works perfectly fine with the AP fix provided in the same tool.

I think we should contact the author for the current AP fix, Retrogamefan, to let him know about this issue, since it is not working even on No4GBA

[Sukotto-1999]

Whoops, new fix does not work. Maybe a update when new Twilight menu releases

EDIT: Updated Twilight Menu to nightly build and it works! oh god!

[RocketRobz]

Whoops, new fix does not work. Maybe a update when new Twilight menu releases

afaik, nightly TWLMenu++ builds no longer bundle AP fixes, so yes, wait until the new release.

[Sukotto-1999]

i already made a custom AP-database for use with DS-Scene Rom Tool which include patches for Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: ROF, and an improved anti-piracy patch for Alice in Wonderland (PAL regions), in which my custom database is coming soon. there will be plans to make changes to my custom AP-database for DS-Scene Rom Tool, including implementing an improved anti-piracy fix for the following games: Golden Sun: Dark Dawn (DSProtect 2.01/s patching from NDS-bootstrap to offsets) Kirby Super Star Ultra Goldeneye 007 and others.

EDIT: I ported the improved AP-fix for Anpanman to Touch de Waku Waku Training and it works on flashcarts and on the DeSmuME emulator (with 8000 cartridge protection turned on or off for DeSmuME). Tsukibito and Pokemon Black 2 crashes upon startup when patched with the improved AP-fix IPS file with Lunar IPS.

[Sukotto-1999]

UPDATE: My custom database for DS-Scene Rom Tool has been released, just replace the offsets.dsapdb file in the database folder in the data folder with the custom one included in zip file. Have fun!

EDIT: I have reverted the patch for DQ5 JPN back to Rudolph's patch as the improved patch did not work. I also fixed the AP-patch for Castlevania Portrait of Ruin so it no longer shows an error. (Update: fixed white screen in patch)

EDIT 2: Fixed AP-fix for Suikoden Tierkeis (KOR) so it's supported by DS-Scene Rom Tool via my custom offsets.dsapdb now (UPDATE: Fixed so it no longer shows an error when starting up DS-Scene Rom Tool with the custom offsets)

offsets.zip

Note: I'll be releasing the tools to encrypt and decrypt files from DS-Scene Rom Tool from pleonex (credit to him).

[Dartz150]

UPDATE: My custom database for DS-Scene Rom Tool has been released, just replace the offsets.dsapdb file in the database folder in the data folder with the custom one included in zip file. Have fun!

offsets.zip

Notes: I'll be releasing the tools to encrypt and decrypt files from DS-Scene Rom Tool from pleonex (credit to him).

I'll be testing those patches with pre-1.0.0 releases to check how they are working.

BTW, do you know by any chance if #271 could be also a bad patch that needs review?

[Sukotto-1999]

UPDATE: My custom database for DS-Scene Rom Tool has been released, just replace the offsets.dsapdb file in the database folder in the data folder with the custom one included in zip file. Have fun! offsets.zip Notes: I'll be releasing the tools to encrypt and decrypt files from DS-Scene Rom Tool from pleonex (credit to him).

I'll be testing those patches with pre-1.0.0 releases to check how they are working.

BTW, do you know by any chance if #271 could be also a bad patch that needs review?

Specifically, this patch only worked on flashcarts btw. It maybe a bad patch. Maybe, some hacker could patch the DSProtect code in SAGA 3 for it to work on nds-bootstrap. Huh?

[Sukotto-1999]

EDIT: The prototype for All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation (which was found by Forest of Illusion) is confirmed to have the DSProtect code as in the retail game. Maybe someone could patch the prototype to get it working.