Monster Rancher 1 Advanced Viewer README

Author

Soken (EntityMike)

Game Version

• Monster Rancher 1+2 DX 1.0.0.2 (not tested on previous versions) on Steam
  • This program targets Monster Rancher 1 DX only
  • If you would like an Advanced Viewer for Monster Rancher 2, see: MR2AV

Usage

• Download the latest release of the MR1AdvancedViewer EXE, and put at desired location
  • The EXE is self-contained so it is bigger in size, but you don't need to download anything else (yay!)
• Start Monster Rancher 1 DX
• Start MR1AV
• Enjoy!

Version History

Version 1.3.0

• Bug fix
  • Training Calculator (popout) window size was adjustable when it shouldn't have been
• Add more tech data to the Training Calculator popout
  • Show tech names next to the training location
  • At the end of the tech name is (P) or (I) to indicate POW or INT tech
  • Show tech type (Hit1, Heavy1, etc) next to the training location
  • The embedded Training data in the main window in unchanged

Version 1.2.0

• Various code cleanup
• Add embedded training calculator data (from v1.1.0) to the main form
  • A checkbox to enable or disable this functionality is next to the left of the "Training" button
  • Enabled (checked) by default
  • Disabling (un-checking) the checkbox will revert to the more simple layout from previous versions
  • Training Calculator (version 1) is still available if you want a popout window
  • Both can be used at the same time

Version 1.1.0

• Various code cleanup
• Add Training Calculator (version 1)
  • The "Training" button is on the middle right of the main window
  • The new window always opens (initially) at the bottom left of the main window
  • Shows the following information:
    • Shows the different training locations
    • Shows percentage chance of acquiring a new tech at each training location
    • Shows percentage chance for both level 1 techs and level 2/special techs
    • Shows the monster stat which each location is based off of

Version 1.0.0

• Advanced Viewer currently provides the following information:
  • Monster Breed
  • Monster Breed Name
  • Monster Age
  • Monster Potential
  • Monster Seriousness
  • Monster Guts Rate (Will Rate)
  • Monster Stats (LIF/POW/DEF/SKI/SPD/INT)
  • Monster Spoil
  • Monster Fear
  • Monster Loyalty (calculated)
  • Monster Stress
  • Monster Fatigue
  • Monster Life Index (calculated)
  • Monster Life Span (remaining)
  • Player Money
  • Game Date
• In the top right corner: there is a "?" button, which provides "Help/About" information
• Below the "?" button: If you see a blinking warning icon, that means there is a newer version available
  • If you click it, it will show provide a link to GitHub for the latest release
  • If you click it one time, it will stop blinking until the program is started again, but can still be clicked again for the info
• In the bottom right corner: there is a text box that tells you if the program detects your game or not
  • "Not detected": The program cannot see your game running, and is blanking out data fields
  • "Detected; Running": The program can see your game running and is attempting to display game data

Bugs / Known Issues

• INCOMPLETE: The "Monster Name", "Monster Fame", "Monster Stat Gains", and "Player Name" text boxes are not currently populated (I have a hunch the data exists but don't know where yet)

Development Information

• Developed using C# (WinForms)
• Developed in Visual Studio 2022 (64-bit) - Version 17.2.6
• Under .NET 6.0 framework
• Uses Octokit Nuget package for easy ability to pull GitHub release versions

Questions / Support

Have questions about Monster Rancher 1 or 2 DX (or other Monster Rancher games)? Or questions on this program? Feel free to join us in the Monster Rancher discord, and ask away!