Densetsu no Starfy 4/Unused content - Revision history

Torchickens at 22:31, 23 September 2020

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	In the extracted ROM there is a font called "stafy2_9b2_small_bmp" with the two other fonts which are used; "stafy4_13b2_2_bmp", "stafy4_13b2_full_bmp". It is smaller than the other fonts. Though the font "stafy2_9b2_small_bmp" appears to be used for the scrolling yellow on the bottom of [[Map (Areas)\|City]] screens, technically it isn't, and modifying the font will not change the text. Despite the name, the font is not identical to the font used in ''[[Densetsu no Starfy 2]]''.		In the extracted ROM there is a font called "stafy2_9b2_small_bmp" with the two other fonts which are used; "stafy4_13b2_2_bmp", "stafy4_13b2_full_bmp". It is smaller than the other fonts. Though the font "stafy2_9b2_small_bmp" appears to be used for the scrolling yellow on the bottom of [[Map (Areas)\|City]] screens, technically it isn't, and modifying the font will not change the text. Despite the name, the font is not identical to the font used in ''[[Densetsu no Starfy 2]]''.
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			==Partially unused test stage==
			{{main\|Stage 1 (test) (Densetsu no Starfy 4)}}

			Internally there is a [[Stage 1 (test) (Densetsu no Starfy 4)\|test Stage]] referred to as Stage 1, sharing its Stage number with [[Lobber's Villa]]. This Stage includes many curious maps which appear to have been intentionally added into the game but have graphical and/or layout errors. Among the maps are [[Spring of Love]] course copies in [[Densetsu no Starfy 4/Stage 1 (test)-3\|Stage 1 (test)-3]], with a glitched unidentified map following on from map 9 (for [[Degil's Castle]]).

			Similar but different test areas are found in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'' and ''[[The Legendary Starfy]]''.


	==Hidden text in the [[Degil]] Stage 6 cutscene==		==Hidden text in the [[Degil]] Stage 6 cutscene==

Torchickens at 19:45, 3 May 2016

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	==Development text==		==Development text==
	~~{{main\|Densetsu no Starfy 4/Text dump#Part 13 (unused)}}~~
	An unused series of development related text begins at offset <tt>0xE1B600</tt> and finishes at offset <tt>0xE22006</tt>. The text contains a list of variables with numbered descriptions and hex codes resembling offsets. Some of the variables are marked unused.		An unused series of development related text begins at offset <tt>0xE1B600</tt> and finishes at offset <tt>0xE22006</tt>. The text contains a list of variables with numbered descriptions and hex codes resembling offsets. Some of the variables are marked unused.

Torchickens at 19:34, 27 March 2015

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	==Hidden text in the [[~~Dejiru~~]] Stage 6 cutscene==		==Hidden text in the [[Degil]] Stage 6 cutscene==
	[[File:Ddemo s06a l nsbtx.png\|frame\|right\|The hidden text hidden in a black sqaure]]		[[File:Ddemo s06a l nsbtx.png\|frame\|right\|The hidden text hidden in a black sqaure]]
	Hidden text can be found hidden in the texture file ("ddemo s06_l") for the assets associated with the cutscene with [[~~Dejiru~~]] prior to entering [[Flourishing Desert]]. It reads 'ぼよ' ('pot').		Hidden text can be found hidden in the texture file ("ddemo s06_l") for the assets associated with the cutscene with [[Degil]] prior to entering [[Flourishing Desert]]. It reads 'ぼよ' ('pot').
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Torchickens at 17:37, 26 March 2015

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	==Unused music==		==Unused music==
	''Densetsu no Starfy 4'' features three unused tunes as well as nine dummied out tracks that are copies of [[Lobber's ~~Cottage~~ (music)\|Lobber's ~~Cottage~~]].		''Densetsu no Starfy 4'' features three unused tunes as well as nine dummied out tracks that are copies of [[Lobber's Villa (music)\|Lobber's Villa]].

	===Sequences===		===Sequences===
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	In ''Densetsu no Starfy 4'''s sound_data.sdat file, there are a total of 68 playable sequences. In the final game, 56 sequences are available in the [[Densetsu no Starfy 4/Soundtrack\|Legendary Concert]] - but it is notable that there are an additional three valid tracks that are seemingly unused in the final game. Below are playable videos of the three aforementioned unused tracks.		In ''Densetsu no Starfy 4'''s sound_data.sdat file, there are a total of 68 playable sequences. In the final game, 56 sequences are available in the [[Densetsu no Starfy 4/Soundtrack\|Legendary Concert]] - but it is notable that there are an additional three valid tracks that are seemingly unused in the final game. Below are playable videos of the three aforementioned unused tracks.

	In addition to the 59 "valid" sequences, there are an additional nine tracks that are copies of [[Lobber's ~~Cottage~~ (music)\|Lobber's ~~Cottage~~]] when they are forcibly played. These will be described in further detail in the 'dummied-out music' section below.		In addition to the 59 "valid" sequences, there are an additional nine tracks that are copies of [[Lobber's Villa (music)\|Lobber's Villa]] when they are forcibly played. These will be described in further detail in the 'dummied-out music' section below.

	<!--To do: Locate the track numbers-->		<!--To do: Locate the track numbers-->
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	As shown above, the first integer does not always match the second integer. There are nine SSEQ files that use '001' as the first integer in their filenames when the second integer suggests that they are separate entries. These have been indicated above with an asterisk.		As shown above, the first integer does not always match the second integer. There are nine SSEQ files that use '001' as the first integer in their filenames when the second integer suggests that they are separate entries. These have been indicated above with an asterisk.

	As the number of sequences extends to 68, this may imply that the developers allocated more files for music if they needed to add them. The contents of these nine files are in fact copies of '001-SEQ_001.SSEQ' ([[Lobber's ~~Cottage~~ (music)\|Lobber's ~~Cottage~~]]) that were probably kept as placeholder data.		As the number of sequences extends to 68, this may imply that the developers allocated more files for music if they needed to add them. The contents of these nine files are in fact copies of '001-SEQ_001.SSEQ' ([[Lobber's Villa (music)\|Lobber's Villa]]) that were probably kept as placeholder data.

	It may be worth stressing that the dummied-out sequences are unusually ordered, given that they are indexed in between the SSEQ files of used music and the three unused tracks.		It may be worth stressing that the dummied-out sequences are unusually ordered, given that they are indexed in between the SSEQ files of used music and the three unused tracks.
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	===Notes===		===Notes===

	In the Legendary Concert, data exists at the end of track names for a sequence titled "No Tune 58" (Japanese: なしきょく５８). However, it appears to be simply a placeholder to mark the end of the Legendary Concert, given that there are a total of 57 songs indexed, including the 'not-unlocked' placeholder, "☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆" which is listed as the first track. The nine additional copies of [[Lobber's ~~Cottage~~ (music)\|Lobber's ~~Cottage~~]] are not indexed in this list.		In the Legendary Concert, data exists at the end of track names for a sequence titled "No Tune 58" (Japanese: なしきょく５８). However, it appears to be simply a placeholder to mark the end of the Legendary Concert, given that there are a total of 57 songs indexed, including the 'not-unlocked' placeholder, "☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆" which is listed as the first track. The nine additional copies of [[Lobber's Villa (music)\|Lobber's Villa]] are not indexed in this list.

	==External links==		==External links==

Torchickens: /* Unused 3D models */

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Unused 3D models

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	==Unused 3D models==		==Unused 3D models==

	[[File:Bg obj 03.png\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Among the model files are various panoramic views that ~~appear distinguishable~~ to ~~those~~ in the final game]]		[[File:Bg obj 03.png\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Among the model files are various panoramic views that are not similar to any landscapes in the final game]]


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	In ''Densetsu no Starfy 4'', various seemingly unused 3D models are stored in the game's G3D directory. The G3D directory is typically used to store files such as the animations and models for the backgrounds of stage maps. The 3D models are defined by four files; NSBMD files that define the model and its dimensions, NSBTX files that define an object's colors and texture and NSBCA files that define how a model should be animated. Not all of the 3D models use all four files because some models may not have associated animations or textures.		In ''Densetsu no Starfy 4'', various seemingly unused 3D models are stored in the game's G3D directory. The G3D directory is typically used to store files such as the animations and models for the backgrounds of stage maps. The 3D models are defined by four files; NSBMD files that define the model and its dimensions, NSBTX files that define an object's colors and texture and NSBCA files that define how a model should be animated. Not all of the 3D models use all four files because some models may not have associated animations or textures.

	Many of the unused models are shared with Japanese versions of ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''. It may be worth stressing that ''Super Princess Peach'' is a game which was previously developed by [[TOSE]]. In the US version of Super Princess Peach the G3D directory was removed with all of the models stored inside it. <ref>[http://randomhoohaas.flyingomelette.com/shr/spp/ug.html Super Princess Peach - unused materials]</ref>		Many of the unused models are shared with Japanese versions of ''[[Super Princess Peach]]''. It may be worth stressing that ''Super Princess Peach'' is a game which was previously developed by [[TOSE]]. In the US version of Super Princess Peach the G3D directory was removed with all of the models stored inside it. <ref>[http://randomhoohaas.flyingomelette.com/shr/spp/ug.html Super Princess Peach - unused materials]</ref>

	=='Unused' font==		=='Unused' font==

Torchickens at 23:02, 15 March 2015

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	~~This page is~~ a ~~collection~~ of unused content found ~~within~~ ''[[~~Densetsu no Starfy 4~~]]''. <ref>Tools used: NDSTool, DSLazy, NSBMD, ConsoleTool3, CrystalTile2, SSEQ2MIDI, VGMTrans v9, NDSSNDEXT, HxD, ArtMoney SE v7.38</ref>.		'''''Densetsu no Starfy 4''''' features a variety of [[unused content]] in its data. Much of this content includes unused model and sprite data that can be easily be found with a decompiler, and some of the models are surprisingly 'out of place', for example, some ''[[wikipedia:Galaga (series)\|Galaga]]'' related graphics are hidden in the game. A lot of the models are shared with the Japanese version of ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', also developed by [[TOSE]]. Some of the other unused content in the game includes completely unused music and debugging text.<ref>Tools used: NDSTool, DSLazy, NSBMD, ConsoleTool3, CrystalTile2, SSEQ2MIDI, VGMTrans v9, NDSSNDEXT, HxD, ArtMoney SE v7.38</ref>.

	==Development text==		==Development text==

Torchickens: Featuring

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Featuring

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			{{FA}}
	This page is a collection of unused content found within ''[[Densetsu no Starfy 4]]''. <ref>Tools used: NDSTool, DSLazy, NSBMD, ConsoleTool3, CrystalTile2, SSEQ2MIDI, VGMTrans v9, NDSSNDEXT, HxD, ArtMoney SE v7.38</ref>.		This page is a collection of unused content found within ''[[Densetsu no Starfy 4]]''. <ref>Tools used: NDSTool, DSLazy, NSBMD, ConsoleTool3, CrystalTile2, SSEQ2MIDI, VGMTrans v9, NDSSNDEXT, HxD, ArtMoney SE v7.38</ref>.

Torchickens: If in doubt leave them out. Though it's weird how they are stable glitchy worlds.

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If in doubt leave them out. Though it's weird how they are stable glitchy worlds.

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 According to their filenames, [[mariowiki:Iggy Koopa|Iggy Koopa]] was meant to appear in Area 1, [[mariowiki:Morton Koopa Jr.|Morton Koopa Jr.]] was meant to appear in Area 2, [[mariowiki:Lemmy Koopa|Lemmy Koopa]] was meant to appear in Area 3, [[mariowiki:Ludwig von Koopa|Ludwig von Koopa]] was meant to appear in Area 4, [[mariowiki:Roy Koopa|Roy Koopa]] was meant to appear in Area 5, [[mariowiki:Wendy O. Koopa|Wendy O. Koopa]] was meant to appear in Area 6 and [[mariowiki:Larry Koopa|Larry Koopa]] was meant to appear in Area 7. Note that the files were copied over from ''Super Princess Peach'' to ''Densetsu no Starfy 4'', so it is likely that the Koopalings were only meant to be bosses in ''Super Princess Peach''.
-==Test rooms==
+==Unused blocks==
-[[File:DnS4 Room 257.png|frame|right|Starfy in room 257, facing the [[Angler]] vehicle]]
+There are some unused blocks that appear to be based on the ''[[mariowiki:Mario (series)|Mario]]'' series. They are beige 'straight face' blocks, including one type shaped like a square and four types shaped like triangles, which are similar to the blocks that Mario can use to run up walls in ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario World|Super Mario World]]''. It can be seen in the glitched room with an ID of 261.
 <center><gallery position="center" heights="32" widths="32">
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 File:DnS4 Unused Blocks2.png|The unused square block.
 </gallery></center>
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	[[Category:Unused content]]		[[Category:Unused content]]
			[[Category:Hacking]]

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	==External links==		==External links==

	*[~~http~~:~~//tcrf.net/Densetsu_no_Stafy_4~~ The Cutting Room Floor article]		*[[tcrf:Densetsu no Stafy 4\|The Cutting Room Floor article]]

	==References==		==References==