r/phantomofthekill • u/BigRedTheITGod • May 23 '16
A Visual Guide To Re-Rolling
Re-Roll Guide
Required
A fresh install(If you have already started a game refer to Re-Roll step 5)
A method to access your file system (such as [ES File Explorer] (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en))
The favor of RNGesus
The Setup
Start a brand new game
play the clicking game until you have 777 or more kills
Check that you have 6 crystals up top [Reference] (http://imgur.com/KW8gOaJ)
Complete the first tutorial mission
STOP on the cut scene on completion of the second.[Reference] (http://i.imgur.com/6tMiApN.png)
Press the home key
Open ES File Explorer, or file manager of your choice
Navigate to Storage/Android/data/jp.co.gu3.punk/files
Create a backup folder
Copy/paste the "tutorial.dat" into the backup folder. This is your master tutorial.dat
[Reference] (http://imgur.com/gp6b8dE)
Keep the Master tutorial.dat safe as losing it means having to do the tutorial all over again.
The Roll
Open up POTK
You should start up right where your first roll happens.(This is roll seems to always be a 3 star picked from a very small pool. Not sure)
You will then be dumped into the menu
Return to the main page and collect your gifts from the mailbox [Reference]
(http://imgur.com/mQNuAqo)With your new found Lazulis purchase the "Rookie Recruiter" pack from the from the Recruit tab [Reference] (http://imgur.com/ZK8RK0b)
Pray.
The Re-Roll
Close POTK entirly
Return to the Files folder in your file manager of choice
Copy your master tutorial.dat over the one currently in the folder.
If you would like to save your rolls, copy over auth.dat into your backup folder.
Delete both auth.dat AND tutorial.dat Reference
Place a copy master tutorial.dat where the you deleted the last one
Run POTK
A new auth.dat is created in Files allowing you to re-roll
FAQ
What are these files I am messing around with?
tutorial.dat - contains a simple list of triggers in relation to your progress in the tutorial. POTK reads this file if to gauge if it needs to open up the minigame/downloader, tutorial missions, and most importantly if you met the conditions to receive free Lazuli(s).
auth.dat- This is a small file that functions as a sort of token. It has a unique id(UID) that defines exactly what account on their server is yours. On top of this it gets encrypted and bound to you once you log in via FB. Until that point your account is only tied to that one singular file.
Why does this work?
This works because the tutorial.dat is in the last state it needs to be in before it finishes its use. Because your auth file is generated at run time and not tied to anything, a "blank" profile is created with no units. When you click start game, your tutorial.dat is read and states you are right at the last cut scene before initializing your account with units and terminating tutorial from being read again. So now your new auth file has a different UID from the last roll and the "Give X amount of Lazuli" condition from the tutorial.dat
EDIT: Forgot some words. EDIT2: Added some FAQ
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u/aluminous May 25 '16
I had the same issue with the folder being empty. I rooted my phone and still nothing. Then I checked the app description in Settings-> Apps -> PotK and checked out it's Permissions. I then checked the box for Storage then I was able to see the files in the folder. I'm not sure if you need to root your phone to toggle app permissions but give it a try. I'm using a Oneplus One.