FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Made by Sousanator

(Last Updated Aug.19.07)

Stuff about SmashGP

Installing SmashGP on your PSP

Starting SmashGP

Character Making Questions

Web Site Questions

ScreenShots

STUFF ABOUT SMASHGP

Q- What is SmashGP?

A-It's a remake of Super Smash Bros, for the GP32x, GP2x, and PSP.

 

Q- Can I play SmashGP on the Computer?

A- At this time, NO, only for GP32,and PSP Playstation Portable [with 1.5, 1.0, or Custom Firmware [eg OE, M33, LE] firmware]).

(Although, with the Geepee32 Emulator, you may be able to play on PC.  Unfortunately it is really slow if it does work)

 

Q- What is the Newest version of SmashGP?

A- 2b for PSP, 4d for GP32x, and 2 for GP2x.

 

Q- It says multiplayer on the menu screen, Does that mean I can play multiplayer?

A- No, the multiplayer is currently not available, but hopefully it will be soon.

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INSTALLING SMASHGP ON YOUR PSP

Q- Where do I put the game files?

A- Everything should be set up from when you downloaded it, but if not everything looks like this:

 

x:\PSP\GAME\SMASHGP%\EBOOT.PBP
                       \SMASHGP\COMMON\(35 .WAV  FILES)
                                           \PALETTE\PAL00.ACT

                                           \AKAI.MOD

                                           \BUDPECUL.MOD

                                           \DI2.MOD
                                           \DI3.MOD

                                           \EBOOT.PBP
                                           \ENIGMAYEAR.MOD
                                           \GAME.PAK

                                           \LCS.MOD

                                           \MENU.MOD(THIS IS THE MUSIC THAT IS PLAYED AT THE START)
                                           \MENU.PAK

                                           \NINTENDO.MOD

                                           \SMPREFS.DAT

                                           \THE_END.MOD

 

 

Q- Where do I put the character files?

A- All files must be named exactly the same.  There should be a .chr file and a folder (inside the folder there should be a .pak file, and maybe some .wav files) Both go in the SmashGP folder as shown in this example,

 

x:\PSP\GAME\SMASHGP\CHARACTER\CHARACTER.PAK
                                          \WAV SOUND FILES, IF ANY
                                          \CHARACTER.CHR

 

Q- Where do I put level files?

A- Level files don't have to have the same name, but they all need to be placed in the SmashGP folder, just like character files. For Example:

 

x:\PSP\GAME\SMASHGP\LEVEL.ARN

                                          \LEVEL.MOD

                                           \LEVEL.BMP

(the levels can be named anything)

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STARTING SMASHGPSP

 

Q- When I start SmashGP from my PSP it says Corrupted Data, what's wrong?

A1- This could mean that you downloaded the GP32 version and not the PSP version.

A2- With 1.5 firmware, one icon is supposed to say corrupted data, and the other has a SmashGP icon, you must keep that corrupted data for SmashGP to work, but when you start the game you must click on the one with the SmashGP icon.

A3- You MUST have firmware 1.5, 1.0, or Custom Firmware to play SmashGP.  Even with the hen loaders, SmashGP will not work.

 

Q- SmashGP starts up, but then freezes before the menu, what's wrong?

A- The maximum number of characters is 56[may be less or more for some people].  Anymore and your PSP will freeze. Sometimes this number is lower, so it depends on the you characters used.

 

Q- When I choose a character, it just appears as an invisble square, what wrong?

A- All the characters here at SmashGP Archive, ALL work(tested myself).  Try deleting the character on your PSP, and then add it again.

 

Q- A character that was working before, now just appears a static, what's wrong?

A1- Just Restart your PSP, and the character should show up now.

A2- If not, try deleting the character on your PSP, and then add it again.

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CHARACTER MAKING QUESTIONS

 

Q-Where is the APPLY button?

A- If you can not see the APPLY button when the program is launched, it means your screen resolution is too small.

To fix this, Go to your Desktop> Right-Click and go to Properties> Click on the tab that says Settings> Then change your resolution to 1280x720, or higher.  If 1280x720, is not available, you must try to find the newest driver for it, or get a monitor, with that resolution.

 

Q- I've made my character, but he just shows up as static (or a fuzzy square), what's wrong?

A1- Make sure the pictures are 8-bit, not 24-bit.  Do a Batch conversion/rename in Infanview to change it to 8-bit(256 color).

A2- Make sure everything (except sound files) are named EXACTLY the same thing.

A3- If you are using Windows 98 (or earlier), it is known for .pak files to be made incorrectly.

 

Q- My character shows up, but he freezes when I choose him?

A- Try to fill out all the moves to prevent the game from freezing.

 

Q- How do you use the X, and Y stuff?

A- X= Horizontal (left and right), Y= Vertical (up and down)

    To make the character go left, you must make it a negative number, to move right it is a positive number.

    To make the character go up, you must make it a negative number, to move down it is positve number.

    Make these numbers in the thousands.

 

Q- How many hit points can you use?

A- Only two.

 

Q- How many projectiles can you use?

A- Only one.

Q - Are there any Guides/ Videos for making characters?
A- There is a PDF guide made by Drake250, but no videos have been made yet.

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WEBSITE QUESTIONS

Q- How can I contact You?

A- You can contact me at Sousanator[AT]gmail[DOT]com, or the in the forums section.

 

Q- Can I Link to you on my website?

A- Of course you can.  Just let me know when you do.

 

Q- I have made a character/level, can I send it to you?

A- Of coarse you can.  Just send me an email with your character/level, with a sprite (BMP, GIF, PNG), and a readme file with the characters name, the game it is from, version number, and credit to the sprite sheet ripper.  If its a level, please include the name of it, and version number.  Also don't forget to tell me who you are, so I can give you proper credit.

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SCREENSHOTS

 

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If you have anymore questions to add to this, just email them to me and I'll put it up, with the answer.