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Riivolution is an on-the-fly game patching method for use with retail discs. As of Dolphin {{Revision|5.0-15407}}, the emulator now has an HLE implementation of Riivolution that supports most mods. Unlike Riivolution on Wii, Dolphin's HLE Riivolution will work for GameCube | Riivolution is an on-the-fly game patching method for use with retail discs. As of Dolphin {{Revision|5.0-15407}}, the emulator now has an HLE implementation of Riivolution that supports most mods. Unlike Riivolution on Wii, Dolphin's HLE Riivolution will work for GameCube games as well. | ||
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
Riivolution can be used for all kinds of game mods within the context of the GameCube/Wii's limitations. | Riivolution can be used for all kinds of game mods within the context of the GameCube/Wii's limitations -- from minor fixes, to fan-translations, custom levels, and even total conversion mods. It does so by virtually modifying and/or replacing files on the game disc, which has the advantage of working on real hardware, but the drawback of being limited by the emulated system. For example, Riivolution is not able to increase texture resolution past an actual Wii's limit, so HD texture mods should use Dolphin's Custom Texture features instead. | ||
For creation of a Riivolution mod, please refer to official documentation. This guide will focus on the installation and use of Riivolution Mods. | For creation of a Riivolution mod, please refer to official documentation. This guide will focus on the installation and use of Riivolution Mods. | ||
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* Download the Riivolution Mod to the device of your choice. | * Download the Riivolution Mod to the device of your choice. | ||
* Locate your currently configured Dolphin "Load" path and navigate into the "Riivolution" folder. You may need to create this folder if it does not exist. | * Locate your currently configured Dolphin "Load" path and navigate into the "Riivolution" folder. You may need to create this folder if it does not exist. | ||
* Extract the Riivolution Mod | * Extract the Riivolution Mod according to the mod's instructions. If the mod refers to the SD card or SD root, use the "Load/Riivolution" folder instead. | ||
* Load up Dolphin {{Revision|5.0-15407}} or newer. Because additional support and fixes were added after the initial release, we highly recommend using the latest available builds for Riivolution. | * Load up Dolphin {{Revision|5.0-15407}} or newer. Because additional support and fixes were added after the initial release, we highly recommend using the latest available builds for Riivolution. | ||
* Ensure that the base game for the Riivolution Mod is present in your gamelist. | * Ensure that the base game for the Riivolution Mod is present in your gamelist. | ||
* Right | * Right-click the game in the gamelist and select "Start with Riivolution Patches...". | ||
* Select the mod(s) that you wish to load. If you wish to have this mod configuration directly in your gamelist, select "Save | * Select the mod(s) that you wish to load. The available options are provided by the mod itself, so refer to the mod's instructions if the options are unclear. | ||
* Hit "Start" | * If you wish to have this mod configuration directly in your gamelist for quick access, select "Save as Preset...". | ||
* Hit "Start". | |||
Assuming you did everything correctly, the mod will now load up | Assuming you did everything correctly, the mod will now load up! | ||
=== Setting up a Riivolution Mod on Dolphin Android with SAF Enabled === | === Setting up a Riivolution Mod on Dolphin Android with SAF Enabled === | ||