looking into fixing save files with missing kids Options

[hylianknightmare]

MAJOR EDIT:

I'm sorry, but after researching the way the wii encrypts save files, I have come to the realization, that without having a modded wii, this can't be done. and since modding a wii, or any game system for that matter, is considered illegal, I won't even touch it.

however, for those afraid of getting this glitch either for the first time or again, I did develop a small method for you to have a backup.

method 1:

1: first, pick a time.
a: before you get married.
b: after you get married, but before you upgrade your house beyond the minimum for marriage.
c: before your spouse asks for kids.

2: after picking your time, either copy your save file to an SD card, or make a copy of your own file.

3: now, either keep playing and deny getting the kids, and have a wife and huge house, or, just keep the house big enough for you and your wife, or don't get married at all. I don't think it's required for the final bell, but even if it is, everything is open and there's no loss anyway. besides, the kids are only required for new game plus IIRC.


method 2:

1: first, pick a time.
a: before you get married.
b: after you get married, but before you upgrade your house beyond the minimum for marriage.
c: before your spouse asks for kids.

2: after picking your time, either copy your save file to an SD card, or make a copy of your own file.

3: keep playing, get the kids, and should you be hit by the glitch, you at least have a backup save file, so you don't have to start completely from scratch!


method 3: (read this on another site)

1: max out your tools, and build one heck of a farm. enjoy the game, and make sure you're ready for new game plus.

2: make sure the harvest king is ready to go for the new game plus events, but don't start them yet.

3: the kids should temporarily return on childs day, until you save and quit again. once they do, begin the new game plus events, and start the new game plus before you turn your game off.

4: you now have a fresh start, with maxed out tools, and anything else that coppies over with a new game plus, so you can try again, but with less work!


method 4:

1: marry the witch or the wizard.

2: be prepared to lose your kids, that way if you do, it's less of a blow.

3: get everyone else married to your rivals, so they can have kids at least.

I know it's not a fix, but under the circumstances, it's the best I can do. I hope it's helpful.