Golden Sun: Dark Dawn (U) - Problems Galore

Nathan Drake · November 28th, 2010, 10:10

To start:

- Using No$GBA 2.6a
- Using No$Zoomer 2.3.0.2 or w/e that version is :3

The game won't even boot without going through BIOS is No$Zoomer. That's not an issue really though, lots of newer games require this. I then had to enable some of those fancy Extras to really get the ball rolling.

Now, it starts up. Gets through the logos fine, then we hit the title screen. The bottom screen will flicker between the top and bottom screen creating a seizure inducing experience. You can push through this to the main menu though and get to the character creation screen.

Name your character, get to the starting cinematic/story sequence. That moves fine. Then you hit the back story from the last two games. The bottom screen flashes and flickers between the top screen, totally unable to play anything remotely like a cinematic.

Getting through that to the actual game, there are actual objects missing, replaced with only outlines. No amount of tampering with the normal settings that a noob like me can mess with makes any difference.

The sound is also terribly messy and doesn't work through messing with any of the easily accessible sound settings.

I'm sure if I knew the technical stuff, I would be more useful, alas, I don't know it. Just thought I would report though.

Smilley · November 28th, 2010, 11:14

It was the same with the japanese version, and was, to my knowledge, not resolved. You could try it with Desmume, though.

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Razh · November 28th, 2010, 13:41

I downloaded Desmume just to play this game, since I've been waiting it for years. No$ doesn't work of course. Anyway, I noticed the same problem as Nathan. Flickering screens, then constant bzzzzzzzzz sound when I'm supposed to type in a name and the rest of the problems.

I'd really appreciate some pointers, since it is my first time using Desmume.

Kaun · November 28th, 2010, 14:58

Hmmm,buzz and weird noises,heh? Try this: with No$Zoomer,click the Noise Suppression option under the Other tab.For Desmume...Shut up! Yes,Shut up under the Emulation tab.It'll work just fine.

Remember to take a look at the other Golden Sun topic here.Might help!

Razh · November 28th, 2010, 15:36

The reason I posted here is because I can't seem to find a thread which shows the exact settings and add-ons one needs to get for the game to run properly.

Also, when I try to start it on No$, I get "the ROM image has crashed" message.

an0ny · November 29th, 2010, 10:41

so no fix? like just make it run?

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Smilley · November 29th, 2010, 12:17

None yet.

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darkydz · December 12th, 2010, 08:14

Why does my USA Golden Sun turn to be Spanish when I combined No$Zoomer 2.3.0.2 with No$GBA 2.6a?

Smilley · December 12th, 2010, 09:40

Schumi's FAQ, questions 13, 14 and 17 hold your answer.

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Butz_san · December 12th, 2010, 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razh

I downloaded Desmume just to play this game, since I've been waiting it for years. No$ doesn't work of course. Anyway, I noticed the same problem as Nathan. Flickering screens, then constant bzzzzzzzzz sound when I'm supposed to type in a name and the rest of the problems.

I'd really appreciate some pointers, since it is my first time using Desmume.

Here is your answer bro, I got perfect sound with this config

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mishrashubham · February 16th, 2011, 13:17

Well I hope I am not bumping old threads (this one is not very old)....

So I have got the same problem as some guy above where the language suddenly changes to spanish from english (I am talking about ingame language and not that of no$zoomer). I am sure that is a US rom (I ran it in english with desmume)... Does anyone know why this is happening? How do we fix this?

Smilley · February 16th, 2011, 17:09

Let me answer with this:

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Originally Posted by Smilley

Schumi's FAQ, questions 13, 14 and 17 hold your answer.

Polly wants a cracker.

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mishrashubham · February 17th, 2011, 11:09

Thanks for replying but I have already read that. I don't know who Schumi is, I have tried searching this forum for schumi and if it is not some person but some sort of jargon word of which I am not aware please forgive me. Can you please post a link of this faq that you are talking about... Thanks again

Ok thanks ... Sorry for the trouble, I found this faq and realised that the language problem is due to the firmware.

Last edited by mishrashubham; February 17th, 2011 at 11:09.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

NahuelDS · February 18th, 2011, 03:49

I ended the game with no$gba with no problems at all
see this

sendra · May 5th, 2012, 04:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butz_san

Here is your answer bro, I got perfect sound with this config

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Huaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!
thx a lot man, my tears are dropping with joy because of you

November 28th, 2010, 10:10	#1
Nathan Drake Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1	Golden Sun: Dark Dawn (U) - Problems Galore To start: - Using No$GBA 2.6a - Using No$Zoomer 2.3.0.2 or w/e that version is :3 The game won't even boot without going through BIOS is No$Zoomer. That's not an issue really though, lots of newer games require this. I then had to enable some of those fancy Extras to really get the ball rolling. Now, it starts up. Gets through the logos fine, then we hit the title screen. The bottom screen will flicker between the top and bottom screen creating a seizure inducing experience. You can push through this to the main menu though and get to the character creation screen. Name your character, get to the starting cinematic/story sequence. That moves fine. Then you hit the back story from the last two games. The bottom screen flashes and flickers between the top screen, totally unable to play anything remotely like a cinematic. Getting through that to the actual game, there are actual objects missing, replaced with only outlines. No amount of tampering with the normal settings that a noob like me can mess with makes any difference. The sound is also terribly messy and doesn't work through messing with any of the easily accessible sound settings. I'm sure if I knew the technical stuff, I would be more useful, alas, I don't know it. Just thought I would report though.

November 28th, 2010, 11:14	#2
Smilley Hopeless Optimist Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austria Posts: 3,024	It was the same with the japanese version, and was, to my knowledge, not resolved. You could try it with Desmume, though. __________________ No$GBA Quick FAQ: Spoiler: Q1: Savegame doesn't load. A: Set correct save type. Look here, divide by 8! Q2: "Cannot Read Data" error A: See above! Q3: Snapshots? A: Only work for GBA games. Q4: NDS linking, NDS with GBA slot, Picto-Chat, trading, ... A: Not yet available. Q5: When do we get a new version? A: We don't know. Martin won't tell. Q6: Donation down? A: Yes, and we can't do anything about it either. Q7: Game stops without appearent cause. A: Turn the Sound option on. Q8: No$Zoomer problems. A: See here! Q9: What do I need for Pokémon HG/SS? A: This.

November 29th, 2010, 12:17	#7
Smilley Hopeless Optimist Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austria Posts: 3,024	None yet. __________________ No$GBA Quick FAQ: Spoiler: Q1: Savegame doesn't load. A: Set correct save type. Look here, divide by 8! Q2: "Cannot Read Data" error A: See above! Q3: Snapshots? A: Only work for GBA games. Q4: NDS linking, NDS with GBA slot, Picto-Chat, trading, ... A: Not yet available. Q5: When do we get a new version? A: We don't know. Martin won't tell. Q6: Donation down? A: Yes, and we can't do anything about it either. Q7: Game stops without appearent cause. A: Turn the Sound option on. Q8: No$Zoomer problems. A: See here! Q9: What do I need for Pokémon HG/SS? A: This.

December 12th, 2010, 09:40	#9
Smilley Hopeless Optimist Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austria Posts: 3,024	Schumi's FAQ, questions 13, 14 and 17 hold your answer. __________________ No$GBA Quick FAQ: Spoiler: Q1: Savegame doesn't load. A: Set correct save type. Look here, divide by 8! Q2: "Cannot Read Data" error A: See above! Q3: Snapshots? A: Only work for GBA games. Q4: NDS linking, NDS with GBA slot, Picto-Chat, trading, ... A: Not yet available. Q5: When do we get a new version? A: We don't know. Martin won't tell. Q6: Donation down? A: Yes, and we can't do anything about it either. Q7: Game stops without appearent cause. A: Turn the Sound option on. Q8: No$Zoomer problems. A: See here! Q9: What do I need for Pokémon HG/SS? A: This.

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November 28th, 2010, 13:41	#3
Razh Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Croatia Posts: 8	I downloaded Desmume just to play this game, since I've been waiting it for years. No$ doesn't work of course. Anyway, I noticed the same problem as Nathan. Flickering screens, then constant bzzzzzzzzz sound when I'm supposed to type in a name and the rest of the problems. I'd really appreciate some pointers, since it is my first time using Desmume.

November 28th, 2010, 14:58	#4
Kaun Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7	Hmmm,buzz and weird noises,heh? Try this: with No$Zoomer,click the Noise Suppression option under the Other tab.For Desmume...Shut up! Yes,Shut up under the Emulation tab.It'll work just fine. Remember to take a look at the other Golden Sun topic here.Might help!

November 28th, 2010, 15:36	#5
Razh Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Croatia Posts: 8	The reason I posted here is because I can't seem to find a thread which shows the exact settings and add-ons one needs to get for the game to run properly. Also, when I try to start it on No$, I get "the ROM image has crashed" message.

November 29th, 2010, 10:41	#6
an0ny Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 117	so no fix? like just make it run? __________________ CLICK US!!

December 12th, 2010, 08:14	#8
darkydz Ace of Nothing-At-All Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Now at Sacto, CA Posts: 4	Why does my USA Golden Sun turn to be Spanish when I combined No$Zoomer 2.3.0.2 with No$GBA 2.6a?

February 16th, 2011, 13:17	#11
mishrashubham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 6	Well I hope I am not bumping old threads (this one is not very old).... So I have got the same problem as some guy above where the language suddenly changes to spanish from english (I am talking about ingame language and not that of no$zoomer). I am sure that is a US rom (I ran it in english with desmume)... Does anyone know why this is happening? How do we fix this?

February 17th, 2011, 11:09	#13
mishrashubham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 6	Thanks for replying but I have already read that. I don't know who Schumi is, I have tried searching this forum for schumi and if it is not some person but some sort of jargon word of which I am not aware please forgive me. Can you please post a link of this faq that you are talking about... Thanks again Ok thanks ... Sorry for the trouble, I found this faq and realised that the language problem is due to the firmware. Last edited by mishrashubham; February 17th, 2011 at 11:09.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

February 18th, 2011, 03:49	#14
NahuelDS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Here Posts: 139	I ended the game with no$gba with no problems at all see this