CCCC OOOO DDDDD EEEEE
CC CC OO OO DD DD EE
CC OO OO DD DD EEEEE
CC OO OO DD DD EE
CC CC OO OO DD DD EE
CCCC OOOO DDDDD EEEEE
FFFFF II XX XX II N N GGGG
FF II XX XX II NN N GG GG
FFFF II XXX II N N N GG
FF II XXX II N N N GG GGG
FF II XX XX II N NN GG GG
FF II XX XX II N N GGGG
GGGGG UU UU II DDDDD EEEEEE
GG GG UU UU II DD DD EE
GG UU UU II DD DD EEEE
GG GGG UU UU II DD DD EE
GG GG UU UU II DD DD EE
GGGGG UUUUU II DDDDD EEEEEE
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Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team
Presented by nhahtdh
Version 1.0
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Table of Contents
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1. Information about this guide
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Copyrights
1.3 Version history
2. Basics of rescue password system
2.1 What is SOS Mail?
2.2 What is A-OK Mail?
2.3 What is Thank-You Mail?
2.4 Rescuer Code
3. Code separating instruction
4. Fixing a code
4.1 Fixing an SOS Mail code
4.2 Fixing an A-OK Mail code
4.3 Fixing a Thank-You Mail code
5. Credits
6. Contact me
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1. Information about this guide
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+++++++++++++++++++++++++
1.1 Introduction
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
OK, sometimes, you see an SOS code, you want to do the mission, but then you
are disappointed because the code is wrong. Or your friend gives you a wrong
A-OK code after saving you; and you can't contact with him after that. You
may also receive a Thank-You Mail but it doesn't work; the person who you
rescued doesn't show up afterwards. Normally, you will request the people to
post it again, but it will definitely take time to get a response. This guide
will shorten the time you wait and avoid frustration.
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1.2 Copyrights
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
This FAQs is entirely my work and is protected by copyright laws. Only
www.gamefaqs.com and www.supercheats.com is allowed to host my work. Apart
from viewing this FAQs, printing and copying with credits given, other
activities are prohibited. This work may be reproduced for non-profit purpose
with my permission.
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1.3 Version history
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Version 1.0 (29 Aug 2007) This very first version includes
- Introduction of rescue password system
- Code separating instruction
- SOS/A-OK/Thank-You Mail code fixing guide
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2. Basics of rescue password system
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This new game, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team, has introduce a
whole new way of playing. You, the main character, playing as a
used-to-be-human Pokemon, explore and rescue other Pokemon from the
wilderness of the dungeons. But you cannot always success, you may fail a few
times, then you may call for help through the rescue system. In this guide,
I'll focus mainly on the rescue password system.
When you faint in a dungeon, a pop up will appear and ask you if you want to
send a distress call, select Yes. You will be sent back to the main menu.
Here, select Friend Rescue, then Get Help!, then Send SOS Mail. Give the code
to your friend (don't worry about the version, password will work for both
Red and Blue) and wait. When your friend finish the rescue, he/she will send
you an A-OK Mail, type in the code. And when you are back, don't forget to
send him/her Thank-You Mail to express your appreciation. All these 3 types
of codes contain 54 characters so it sure will make some of you annoyed, or
type in the code wrongly. That is the reason of this FAQs.
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2.1 What is SOS Mail?
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
SOS Mail is a 54-character code that is generated when you select to be
rescued through password system. This code contains the variety Pokemon, the
name of it, the dungeon and floor where you passed out, the ID number of the
rescue, the number of rescue chances, the information of the game owner
(each player will have a specific code called Rescuer Code [see section 2.4]),
SOS indicator (this will indicate that the code you enter is SOS Mail),
and the data of whole dungeon to the point where your friend fainted. When you
go on the rescue, the dungeon you enter will be the same as your friend, with
the exception to the last floor if your friend fainted inside wall.
SOS Mail should be given to your friend to save you.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
2.2 What is A-OK Mail?
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
This is the most important mail of all three when mentioning the function.
This code will be generated when you complete the rescue mission. It is also
a 54-character code which contains the same information as SOS Mail, with some
additions of Rescuer Code (this code is specific for each player, and will
appear in specific position in the A-OK code that the player give to his/her
friend), and A-OK indicator replacing SOS indicator.
The one who saves you shall give you this code to input. After that, you will
be able to continue your journey on the same spot where you fainted without
any Pokemon.
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2.3 What is Thank-You Mail?
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Thank-You Mail has an obvious function: thanking the person who saved you.
This is also a 54-character code which contains the same information as A-OK
Mail with the replacement of Thank-You indicator and additional information
on the reward. Note that only one of any item stored inside Kangaskhan Storage
can be sent. So no money or Used TM can be sent through Thank-You Mail.
This code should be given to who have saved you to give them additional Rescue
Points and reward if requested.
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2.4 Rescuer Code
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Rescuer Code is the code that the game gives the player from the beginning and
it will stay constant. The code will be integrated in the SOS code that he/she
sends and will be shown in the A-OK code the player gives his/her friend in
some specific positions. Here is the map
===== =======X =====
==X=X =======X =====
=X=== ======X= =====
(=: random characters
X: position of Rescuer Code)
This code is also used to determine if somebody use the A-OK gen to 'rescue'
other people. If this code matches the-one-who-needs-rescue's then the person
who posted the code used A-OK gen.
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3. Code separating instruction
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The most common reason for mistyping code is that people type everything in
one line. Therefore, they cannot check if the code is accurate or not. If we
want to fix the code, first, we have to separate each line of the code and
each part of them.
This part will show you the way to separate each line and each part of SOS
code. The other two are not necessary because we can use the original correct
SOS code (if not correct, how do you suppose to have A-OK and Thank-You code?)
as a guideline.
- The second line always begins with
==??? ? (always correct)
or
?=??? ? (common sight)
(=: random character)
Press enter to kick this line down.
- The third line always begins with
??=== (always correct)
or
??=?= (common sight)
Press enter to kick this line down.
Then separate each part of the line. Below is the instruction
- The second part of first line is usually
=R=====?
or less common
=Y=====?
Press space bar to separate.
- The second part of second line is usually
?====?=?
or sometimes
??===?=?
or
=====?=?
Press space bar to separate.
- The second part of third line is always
======??
Press space bar to separate.
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4. Fixing a code
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This is the main part of the FAQs. But before fixing any code, let's find out
which character will and will not be in any of those mail codes.
[a][b][c][d][e][f][g][h][i][j][k][l][m]
[n][o][p][q][r][s][t][u][v][w][x][y][z]
[A][B] C [D][E] F [G] H [I] J K [L] M
N [O] P Q R S T [U][V] W X Y [Z]
[é] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 [:]...
+ - [,][.] ! ? ['][']["]["] ♂ ♀ [_]
| |
male |
female
Characters without brackets are valid ones. The others are NOT. But you must
have a common sense to interpret the lower case into upper case. You also have
to automatically interpret O --> 0, I --> 1. Sometimes, you see (f) or %,
(m) or # in the code. They are characters represent female sign and male sign.
Secondly, we have to study what each character does in the code.
- Rescuer Code: As stated in the section 2.4. The X's positions are for Rescuer
Code in A-OK and Thank-You Mail
===== =======X =====
==X=X =======X =====
=X=== ======X= =====
- Reward Code: The X's positions are for Reward Code in Thank-You Mail. It
contains information of the reward that the rescued attached and send along.
==X== ======== =====
===== ======== =====
X==== =======X =====
The second X on third line will be number 4 if a reward is attached and will
be ? if no reward is attached.
The other 2 X's will be filled with information of reward. Here is the
complete list of them.
Item name (quatity = 1) Code
Nothing (no reward) ??
Stick P?
Iron Thorn F?
Silver Spike S?
Gold Fang 4?
Cacnea Spike H?
Corsola Twig 1?
Gravelerock 3?
Geo Pebble ?6
Mobile Scarf P6
Heal Ribbon F6
Twist Band S6
Scope Lens 46
Patsy Band H6
No-Stick Cap 16
Pierce Band 36
Joy Ribbon ?7
X-Ray Specs P7
Persim Band F7
Power Band S7
Pecha Scarf 47
Insomniscope H7
Warp Scarf 17
Tight Belt 37
Sneak Scarf ?N
Gold Ribbon PN
Goggle Specs FN
Diet Ribbon SN
Trap Scarf 4N
Racket Band HN
Def. Scarf 1N
Stamina Band 3N
Plain Ribbon ?P
Special Band PP
Zinc Band FP
Detect Band SP
Dodge Scarf HP
Bounce Band 1P
Curve Band 3P
Whiff Specs ?R
No-Aim Scope PR
Lockon Specs FR
Munch Belt SR
Pass Scarf 4R
Weather Band HR
Friend Bow 1R
Beauty Scarf 3R
Sun Ribbon ?8
Lunar Ribbon P8
Heal Seed H8
Wish Stone 18
Oran Berry 38
Sitrus Berry ?9
Eyedrop Seed P9
Reviver Seed F9
Blinker Seed S9
Doom Seed 49
Allure Seed H9
Life Seed 19
Rawst Berry 39
Hunger Seed ?F
Quick Seed PF
Pecha Berry FF
Cheri Berry SF
Totter Seed 4F
Sleep Seed HF
Plain Seed 1F
Warp Seed 3F
Blast Seed ?0
Ginseng P0
Joy Seed F0
Chesto Berry S0
Stun Seed 40
Max Elixir H0
Protein 10
Calcium 30
Iron ?+
Zinc P+
Apple F+
Big Apple S+
Grimy Food 4+
Huge Apple H+
White Gummi 1+
Red Gummi 3+
Blue Gummi ?(...)
Grass Gummi P(...)
Yellow Gummi F(...)
Clear Gummi S(...)
Orange Gummi 4(...)
Pink Gummi H(...)
Brown Gummi 1(...)
Sky Gummi 3(...)
Gold Gummi ?S
Green Gummi PS
Gray Gummi FS
Purple Gummi SS
Royal Gummi 4S
Black Gummi HS
Silver Gummi 1S
Banana 3S
Chestnut ?T
Poké PT
Upgrade FT
King's Rock ST
Thunderstone 4T
Deepseascale HT
Deepseatooth 1T
Sun Stone 3T
Moon Stone ?X
Fire Stone PX
Water Stone FX
Metal Coat SX
Leaf Stone 4X
Dragon Scale HX
Link Cable 1X
Ice Part 3X
Steel Part ?Y
Rock Part PY
Music Box FY
Key SY
Focus Punch HY
Dragon Claw 1Y
Water Pulse 3Y
Calm Mind ?4
Roar P4
Toxic F4
Hail Orb S4
Bulk Up 44
Bullet Seed H4
Hidden Power 14
Sunny Orb 34
Taunt ?5
Ice Beam P5
Blizzard F5
Hyper Beam S5
Light Screen 45
Protect H5
Rainy Orb 15
Giga Drain 35
Safeguard ?M
Frustration PM
Solarbeam FM
Iron Tail SM
Thunderbolt 4M
Thunder HM
Earthquake 1M
Return 3M
Dig ?C
Psychic PC
Shadow Ball FC
Brick Break SC
Evasion Orb 4C
Reflect HC
Shock Wave 1C
Flamethrower 3C
Sludge Bomb ?H
Sandy Orb PH
Fire Blast FH
Rocky Orb SH
Aerial Ace 4H
Torment HH
Facade 1H
Secret Power 3H
Rest ?J
Attract PJ
Thief FJ
Steel Wing SJ
Skill Swap 4J
Snatch Orb HJ
Overheat 1J
Wide Slash 3J
See-Trap Orb F-
Mug Orb S-
Rebound Orb 4-
Lob Orb H-
Switcher Orb 1-
Blowback Orb 3-
Warp Orb ?K
Transfer Orb PK
Slow Orb FK
Quick Orb SK
Luminous Orb 4K
Petrify Orb HK
Stayaway Orb 1K
Pounce Orb 3K
Trawl Orb ?1
Cleanse Orb P1
Decoy Orb S1
Slumber Orb 41
Totter Orb H1
Two-Edge Orb 11
Silence Orb 31
Escape Orb ?2
Scanner Orb P2
Radar Orb F2
Drought Orb S2
Trapbust Orb 42
Rollcall Orb H2
Invisify Orb 12
One-Shot Orb 32
Identify Orb ?!
Vacuum-Cut P!
Shocker Orb S!
Sizebust Orb 4!
One-Room Orb H!
Fill-in Orb 1!
Trapper Orb 3!
Itemizer Orb P♀
Hurl Orb F♀
Mobile Orb S♀
Stairs Orb H♀
Longtoss Orb 1♀
Pierce Orb 3♀
Cut ?3
Fly P3
Surf F3
Strength S3
Flash 43
Rock Smash H3
Waterfall 13
Dive 33
Link Box ?Q
- Name Code: The number's positions are for Name Code. It contains information
about the name of the Pokemon (not what variety the Pokemon is).
3==== =====4== ===91
6==== 8======= 5===6
==28= ==57==== ==1=3
If the name of the Pokemon is longer than 1 character then there should NOT
be a ? in number 1's positions.
If the name of the Pokemon is longer than 2 characters then there should NOT
be a ? in number 2's positions.
If the name of the Pokemon is longer than 3 characters then there should NOT
be a ? in number 3's positions.
If the name of the Pokemon is longer than 4 characters then there should NOT
be a ? in number 4's positions.
If the name of the Pokemon is longer than 5 characters then there should NOT
be a ? in number 5's positions.
If the name of the Pokemon is longer than 6 characters then there should NOT
be a ? in number 6's positions.
If the name of the Pokemon is longer than 7 characters then there should NOT
be a ? in number 7's positions.
If the name of the Pokemon is longer than 8 characters then there should NOT
be a ? in number 8's positions.
If the name of the Pokemon is longer than 9 characters then there should NOT
be a ? in number 9's positions.
Sometimes, there might be a ? in those position even if the name is long
enough to make ? disappear, but most mails follow the rule above.
The guide above is not complete as the other character may be intefered by 2
factors. Thus, it is incorrect to classify them into one section.
I have no more to say, so let's get started with SOS code fixing guide.
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4.1 Fixing an SOS Mail code
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
This is probably is hardest of all, because you don't have anything to base on.
You can only guess and fix some common errors.
- Error 1: Ambiguity between male and female symbol
Some people can't even distinguish male with female symbol. So for your
information, male is symbolized with a circle below and a pointer pointing
Northeast, female is symbolized with a circle above a plus.
To fix this error, simply swap these 2 characters.
- Error 2: Missing one character/some characters
Separate each line of the code if the code is posted in one line. Read
section 3 for instruction.
People are always missing ?, so this guide will mainly discuss where to add
? in the missing code. If the code misses character other than ?, the code can
be fixed under certain circumstances.
There will always be a ? in position as shown below. Those ? (except the
second ? and the fourth ? in the second line) are reserved for Rescuer Code and
Reward Code.
I'm not so sure about the second ? and the fourth ? in the second line, if
anyone has an SOS code doesn't have ? in those positions. Contact me.
==?== ======?? =====
==??? =====?=? =====
??=== ======?? =====
(=: random character)
To fix this error, try adding ? in the plus sign's and number positions. Try
guessing the length of the name of the Pokemon using the guide on Name Code
above, then add ? using both the map and the guide.
3=+== =====4++ ===91
6=+++ 8====+=+ 5===6
++28= ==57==++ ==1=3
The third part of the third line will stay constant in all SOS if the person
who need rescue hasn't left the dungeon yet. So find the SOS/A-OK/Thank-You
Mail of that people and compare.
People sometimes missing ellipsis (...) at the end of a part, so try adding
this. But don't count on it.
If you are sure the missing character is on a specific position, try all
characters on the visual keyboard. It should work. Otherwise, the code has more
than one error or your guess is wrong.
- Error 3: Letter swaping
There is no guide to fix this kind of error. This kind of error can only be
detected if the letter occupies place for ?. Try swaping these letter with its
neighbors in the same line. Otherwise, fixing this type of error will waste
your time and efforts.
- Error 4: Wrong character: Typo/"Wacky eyes"
This kind of error mainly caused by mistyping (Shift key) or misreading the
code. Sometimes, people may type the wrong character randomly, then the code is
very hard to fix. This guide is only limited to fixing typo and 'wacky eyes'
errors.
There are some common errors categorized as typo and how to fix:
All character will be put in brackets, the left one is error and the right
one is the probable fixing for the error.
[!] <--> [1] (people can mistype these 2 letter easily)
[>] [/] --> [?]
[(] --> [9]
[)] --> [0]
[Z] --> [X]
[^] --> [6]
[*] --> [8]
[$] --> [4]
There are many more. If you suspect the character is wrong, look at the real
keyboard and try changing the letter to its neighbors. E.g If you see letter E
in the code, try changing it into R or W or 3.
These are some common errors categorized as 'wacky eyes' and how to fix:
[V] --> [Y]
[S] <--> [5]
[B] --> [8]
[T] --> [7]
[?] <--> [!]
[M] <--> [N]
[5] <--> [6]
There are many more examples. Here is a tip: think what that letter is
similar to, and then try changing that letter.
As you can see, fixing wrong character error mainly based on the unusual
letters that does not exist in any of 3 mails. If the wrong character can exist
in a mail, the chance of fixing it is very low.
- Error 5: Too many characters
This is also a common error. To start off, you have to separate the code
(read section 3 for more information). The most common character that is made
redundant is ?. Have a look at Error 2 to determine which ? should be deleted.
Sometimes, people tends to press a button twice, so try omitting one if you
see two or more of the same characters. Be sure to check if the repetition
in a code is needed, as most of the time, this repetition is the cause of this
error.
* Final instruction:
Normally, a code will have one error, but sometimes, it will have more than
one, so follow these steps to fix the code.
- Find information about the SOS Mail (name, type of Pokemon, floor, mail ID,
etc. but normally, you will only need the name of the Pokemon). This step is
normally cannot be done as people rarely post all information. Also, try to
find any rescue from the same person, same attempt to a dungeon.
- Separate the code, if it is not posted in a good format.
- Check the length of the code. Try to fix error 5 and 2 first using
information you found.
- If the problem persists, try error 1, then error 4 then 3
- If you have tried all your best, or more than 15 minutes have passed,
request a re-post of the code. Not worth keeping trying, you will waste your
time and effort.
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4.2 Fixing an A-OK Mail code
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
This code doesn't need too many effort to fix it, as we have the SOS Mail as
a guideline to fix this code. Why am I saying this? Because A-OK Mail has some
differences to SOS Mail. Here is the map
===X= =XX====Y X====
==Y=Y ==X====Y =====
=Y=== ======Y= =====
(Y: Rescuer Code
X: Other changes
=: The same to SOS code)
So compare this to the correct SOS Mail and see if there is any changes to
the constant characters.
The position of X in the second line has a special characteristic. It will
always converted into a constant character. All we have to do is study how it
change.
F-->0 H-->J P-->R S-->T 1-->2 3-->Q 4-->5 ?-->6
These are all the common characters and how it changes from SOS Mail to A-OK
Mail. There may be more, but I just can't find any other than those. If you
have an SOS Mail and A-OK Mail that don't have these characters, contact me.
*Final instruction: So fast, isn't it?
- Find any rescue that has been done by the same person to extract the
Rescuer Code.
- Separate the code, if it is not posted in a good format.
- Check the constant character
- Check the X on second line
- Check Rescuer Code
- Try to detect error on the other X's (this is very hard, so if you follow
all upper steps, then ask for re-post instead of trying to fix it)
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4.3 Fixing a Thank-You Mail code
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Last but not least, here it is. First, we have to know how Thank-You Mail
different from A-OK Mail. Here is the map
==Y== ==X===== X====
===== ======== =====
Y==== =======A =====
A: This character will be a ? in SOS and A-OK Mail. In Thank-You Mail, if a
reward is NOT attached, it will be a ?, if a reward is attached then this
character will be number 4.
X: Character that are always change despite the existence of reward.
Y: Character that will change if there is an attached reward. If there is not
a reward, a ? will remain in these positions.
=: Letter have no change compare to A-OK Mail.
There is no way to fix those X's if they are wrong besides trying all possible
alternatives. But if you have information about the reward, fixing those Y's
is very simple. Read the Reward Code above to see if they match.
*Final instruction:
- Find information about the reward the rescued gave you
- Check the constant characters (most code will be fixed after this step)
- Check the character at position of A and Y's
- If you know the reward, and it matches Y's position characters, but the
code is still wrong then try changing the second X into other character.
Otherwise, request re-post.
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5. Credits
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nhahtdh (or myself) - Creator of this guide.
My Parents - For not discourage me writing this guide.
Computer - Not breaking down while I'm writing this guide.
All user in PMD SOS Code Board - My source of SOS/A-OK. Very important to write
this guide.
SOS gen, A-OK gen - Better not give link to the site host these tools. Hate to
admit it but I cannot write this guide without those tools.
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6. Contact me
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If you have any question/suggestion to my guide or if you find and bugs/typos,
please e-mail me at nhahtdh@gmail.com. Silly question will not be answered.
Feel free to spam this mailbox, and all your mail will be reported as spam and
never be read.