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Generation III Glitch Discussion

Rocket Hideout lift key bug (redux) - Page 1

Rocket Hideout lift key bug (redux)

Posted by: Ryccardo
Date: 2019-07-23 17:25:00
Could someone try whether the lift can be used even if the key is deposited or otherwise removed?
It seems that the game only checks for a flag set while attempting to pick it up!

Re: Rocket Hideout lift key bug (redux)

Posted by: Torchickens
Date: 2019-07-24 06:32:23

Could someone try whether the lift can be used even if the key is deposited or otherwise removed?
It seems that the game only checks for a flag set while attempting to pick it up!


Unfortunately at least not in English Red. - It seems you need to have the Lift Key in your inventory, as defeating the Rocket, obtaining it, and depositing it still gave "It appears to need a key." text.

Re: Rocket Hideout lift key bug (redux)

Posted by: Ryccardo
Date: 2019-07-24 12:11:58
Well, I finally got to try it out myself (got the suspicion while I was distracted by other things when I posted this topic), and it turns out that indeed the item isn't checked… but I also noticed you can't deposit balls or key items in FR/LG either in the first place ;D

It still stands out a bit, since the double check (item+flag) is implemented for the boat tickets, the flute, …

Re: Rocket Hideout lift key bug (redux)

Posted by: Torchickens
Date: 2019-07-24 15:06:31

Well, I finally got to try it out myself (got the suspicion while I was distracted by other things when I posted this topic), and it turns out that indeed the item isn't checked… but I also noticed you can't deposit balls or key items in FR/LG either in the first place ;D

It still stands out a bit, since the double check (item+flag) is implemented for the boat tickets, the flute, …


Oh. I thought you meant Generation I and I didn't notice. Sorry re:that.
It's interesting the behaviours seem to differ. :) Great find. ^^