Monster Hunter Guide For Evolve

Due to Evolve's shutdown on June 1st 2017, we moved on to 'hunsterverse'.
Evolve came back up on June 26th 2017 but we will continue to grow 'hunsterverse'.

Check http://hunstermonter.net/ and join https://discord.gg/YuE42eh to get the latest information!























HTML version: http://10.155.24.62 (when you are connected to Evolve).

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Please read the entire document. It teaches you how to set things up and answers many common questions asked in chat.

Please FOLLOW these instructions. If things don't work, it is often because you have not followed them correctly.
If you have tried three or four times and it still does not work, then ask in chat.

PS! Don't forget to check the FAQ section below!

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Things to download:

- PPSSPP v1.4.2 - http://www.ppsspp.org/

PPSSPP Setup:
1. Extract your PPSSPP download to any folder. Example: http://i.imgur.com/m2GNVG8.png
2. Disable "Fast memory". [Settings > System] - http://i.imgur.com/MZTg6GD.png
3. Enable Networking/WLAN. [Settings > Networking] - http://i.imgur.com/Ww0lypk.png
4. Set your nickname. Default is "PPSSPP". [Settings > System] - http://i.imgur.com/4S2DmxN.png
   Why? So your name appears here: http://i.imgur.com/JVqHE1G.png

Connection Setup:
1. If you have Windows 10 and see this: http://i.imgur.com/noKAmCr.png
   then check http://tinyurl.com/zlcsysh or watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7il4PB2yuk to fix it.
2. Make sure that Evolve and PPSSPP have firewall exceptions for both private and public networks.
   Otherwise, turn off your firewall like this: http://i.imgur.com/MEK9s1n.png
3. Read "Host Information" below.

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MH_Server is hosting, copy the IP by right clicking on "MH_Server" in the list to the right of the chat
and click on "Copy IP address", like this: http://i.imgur.com/xecNrjf.png and put it into
[Settings > Networking > Change proAdhocServer IP Address] - http://i.imgur.com/OuT9qL3.png

MH_Server has "cross-region/cross-link" on the server so you don't have to worry about EU or US version in MHFU!

If you can't copy the IP-address because it says everyone is "offline" then you most likely haven't done the steps above.

You can check GH info at http://hunstermonter.net/info.php to see who are currently playing!

Backup when Evolve goes down: 73.135.65.127
For chat and instructions go here: http://hunstermonter.net/botresp/irc.php


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MHP3rd Translated Event Quests(DLC):
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?fpkbv4bwl1cv9x4
Extract the "ULJM05800QST" folder into \memstick\PSP\SAVEDATA\

Athena's Armor Set Search:
http://www.zippyshare.com/AthenaADP
https://www.facebook.com/AthenasArmorSetSearch/

For MHP3rd, don't forget to select TMO as the language: http://i.imgur.com/UMpr5wp.png

Original PSP fonts:
For comparison - PSP fonts: http://i.imgur.com/mOp1hIk.jpg | PPSSPP fonts: http://i.imgur.com/XLNMEkO.jpg
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/0k8654doty8wdl7/PSP+font.rar

Installation: Extract the folder "font" to \flash0\ and overwrite all files.

Here is another alternative to PPSSPP fonts which might be more readable.
Screenshot: http://i.imgur.com/GdQmWFC.jpg
Download link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-lwpZchhggAMmhwMTNSdm9tYVk/

PAUTH files:
Download link: http://pchat.tistory.com/attachment/cfile27.uf@214C5D3E544128061BA8D9.zip
This is for decrypting the PSP version of MHP3rd. Make a PAUTH folder in \memstick\ and unpack the contents there.
It should be like this: http://imgur.com/a/k8dYR

Ad hoc server with "cross-region" feature:
Download link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-lwpZchhggAMWg3ZUZtS0lfbDA/
Check "Alternative 2" at "Hosting A Server" near the bottom of this page for more info.

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Q: Who is the host?
A: Read "Host Information" above.

Q: Why do I keep getting communication errors?
A: Make sure you see IP-addresses and green dots on Evolve and that you copied the correct IP-address.
   If it says everyone is offline then your problem is most likely related to the next question below.

Q: I'm new and just installed Evolve, why does it say that everyone are offline? I have Windows 10.
A: Windows 10 broke Evolve so you have to do a quick workaround. Check http://tinyurl.com/zlcsysh or watch
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7il4PB2yuk to fix it.

Q: How do I turn off Windows Firewall?
A: Check http://i.imgur.com/MEK9s1n.png or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NHWV2IlHTw

Q: Why am I always breaking off(disconnected) from people during quests?
A: There are many reasons why you are breaking off from groups. Monster Hunter uses peer-to-peer connection.
	1. Make sure PPSSPP and Evolve have firewall exceptions or simply turn off the firewall: http://i.imgur.com/MEK9s1n.png
	2. Make sure "Fast memory(unstable)" is turned off: http://i.imgur.com/OOhYV32.png
	3. Do not slow down or speed up the emulator.
    4. Switch to Ethernet cable if you are using WiFi.
    5. Your ping is too high or unstable with those you are playing with.
    6. You are relayed to the person, i.e you see a blue dot on that person on Evolve.

Q. Why does Evolve say that I'm partially connected to the party network?
A: It means that you aren't connected to everybody in the party. Try reconnect to the party.
   You can ignore this error most of the time, you can still play with other people that you are connected with.

Q. Why do I see blue dots in Evolve?
A: Blue dots mean that Evolve is relaying your connection. Enable UPnP or NAT-PMP in your router or port forward manually.
   More information here: https://www.evolvehq.com/forums/evolve/topics/being-relayed-in-parties-heres-how-to

Q: Why can't I see other people in MHP3rd?
A: Make sure you joined the correct guild hall and that you are using the correct IP. We make the groups in the Evolve party chat
   before entering a guild hall. We will tell which guild hall we will be in and what IP we will be using.
   Make sure that you don't have the same MAC-address in PPSSPP as someone else, it has to be different.

Q: Why can't I see other people in MHFU?
A: If you aren't using tywalina's server, make sure everyone is using the same region of the game(EU won't work with US etc).
   Also make sure that you have joined the correct guild hall and that you are using the correct IP.
   Make sure that you don't have the same MAC-address in PPSSPP as someone else, it has to be different.

Q: Why do I see a black screen loading Monster Hunter Portable 3rd?
A: You need Monster Hunter Portable 3rd _HD_ version. Or PAUTH files to decrypt the PSP version, check 'Useful Downloads' for links.

Q: Can I host my own server?
A: Yes you can. Read the "Hosting a Server" section below.

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Alternative 1
Enable built-in PRO ad hoc server inside PPSSPP; v1.4 has cross-region built-in.
[Settings > Networking > Enable built-in PRO ad hoc server] - http://i.imgur.com/OdQ8TOk.png
Copy your own Evolve IP and put it inside the emulator, tell other people to do the same if you want them to join your server.

Alternative 2
1. Download Ad Hoc Server: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-lwpZchhggAMWg3ZUZtS0lfbDA/
2. Extract it anywhere you want. Just remember where it is ;)
3. Start the server by opening the AdhocServer.exe. Keep the application open at all times.
4. Make sure the AdHocServer.exe has a firewall exception. Otherwise, disable your firewall.
5. You should disable the built-in adhoc server in the emulator when you use this program.
6. Copy your own Evolve IP and put it inside the emulator, tell other people to do the same if you want them to join your server.

You should disable "built-in PRO ad hoc server" in PPSSPP when you are using this method.

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Original version by Solitary
EDITED: 2014-04-09 (Fauxhind)
EDITED: 2014-10-09 (Laxaria)
EDITED: 2017-06-27 (tywalina)