X4X5 here, and this is recorded documentation on how to configure the mod correctly to be able to properly beta test Beyond the Dream. I might update this site in the future to document other things, whenever nessecary, who knows. But I've been needing ti do this for a while, so I can't really hold off doing this anymore, so let's get started
(Please note that this tutorial will assume you have mapped your d-pad, L, and R buttons. If you are testing on console, you do not need to worry about this)
- Press d-pad left. This will open the Star Rod debug menu for you.
- Using d-pad up or down, scroll all the way to "Set Story Byte." This basically changes what point in the story you are.
- For this tutorial, we'll only be adding Luna. In this case, set the story byte to "9C" and press R to select. Now the game thinks that you just made it to Merlon back in Toad Town, and you spoke to him about the "Dark Toads," thereby revealing the Koopa Bros.
- Press "L" until you get back to the main menu. Scroll then all the way to "Edit partners"
- "Press "R" to select, and scroll using d-pad left and right to set Luna to the desired level. Press R to select, the L until you're completely out of the menu.
- At this point, use the partner menu to select your partner, and Luna should be with Mario now!
- Go to the Options menu in PJ64, then choose Settings. Make sure the Hide advanced settings checkbox is turned off.
- Right-click on the rom in the rom list, and choose Edit Game Settings.
- In the game settings dialog, select Recompiler in the list on the left side, then make sure the Register caching checkbox is off.
- The rom should now run fine. Enjoy the game!