Brooke Martin
In The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, players encounter a puzzle where they must blow out candles to progress. This can be challenging when playing on an emulator like DeSmuME, as it requires microphone input. Various methods have been suggested to overcome this, including using a physical microphone and blowing into it, configuring microphone hotkeys within DeSmuME, and utilizing specific key combinations or MIDI files. Some players have offered to share save files where the candles have already been blown out. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, these workarounds allow players to continue their journey through the Temple of Fire.
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What You'll Learn
Blowing into the mic
Some players have reported difficulties in getting the game to recognize their blowing. One solution is to configure the microphone hotkey by going to Config > Hotkey. Another solution is to use a newer version of DesMuMe, which is the emulator used to play the game on a computer. Additionally, some players have suggested that blowing into a microphone connected to the device, rather than directly into the device's microphone, may be more effective.
It's important to note that the game requires players to be standing right next to the candle on the screen in order to blow it out. Simply blowing into the mic from a distance will not work.
For players using the RetroArch emulator, it is recommended to use DesMuMe as a standalone application and import your save file. There is also a MIDI file that can be imported to potentially fix the issue.
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Using a microphone hotkey
To blow out candles in Phantom Hourglass using DeSmuME, you will need to configure a microphone hotkey. This is because, in the game, players are required to blow into the DS mic to extinguish the candles.
First, you need to set up the microphone hotkey. The default key is usually the accent key, ``. You can also try using the 'first key on the left from Z' as this has worked for some MacBook users. To configure the hotkey, go to Config > Hotkey.
Once you have set up your microphone hotkey, you can then use it to blow out the candles in the game. Stand before the candle(s) and hold down your assigned hotkey to simulate blowing into the DS mic. Some players have reported that using both the '=' and '` hotkeys together works.
If holding the hotkey does not work, you can try experimenting with different audio sample patterns. For example, in the Zelda games, Internal Noise Samples usually work, but White Noise might work better in some cases.
Additionally, you could try using an external microphone. Some players have reported success by attaching headphones with a microphone and blowing into that.
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Importing a MIDI file
To blow out candles in the first dungeon of Phantom Hourglass, you need to save before the candles. Then, use Desmume stand-alone, not within RetroArch, and import your save.
To import a MIDI file, follow these steps:
- Download the MIDI file from the provided link: https://sourceforge.net/p/desmume/bugs/1327/
- Open the Desmume emulator and locate the "Import" option. This may be found under "File" or "Tools," depending on the emulator version.
- Navigate to the location where you saved the downloaded MIDI file.
- Select the MIDI file and choose "Open" or "Import."
- The MIDI file will now be imported into the emulator.
Once the MIDI file is imported, you can continue playing Phantom Hourglass. Stand before the candle(s) and use the hotkeys that are set. First, use the '=' key, and then use the ' key. The candle should burn out without needing to blow into your microphone.
Some users have also suggested alternative methods, such as using a real microphone and blowing into it, or using a ".wav file" with white noise or internal noise samples. However, these methods may not always work, and the MIDI file import method seems to be the most reliable solution.
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Using a DS app with a working microphone function
To blow out candles in Phantom Hourglass using a DS app with a working microphone function, you'll need to configure the microphone settings. Here are the steps you can follow:
- Open the DS app and locate the microphone settings. This may be found under “Input” or “Config” in the menu bar.
- Assign a microphone hotkey. This will be the key you press to simulate blowing into the DS mic. The default key is often the accent key ( ` ), but you can customize it.
- Choose an audio sample pattern to simulate blowing. DesMuMe has an internal white noise sample that can be used. Some users suggest that white noise might work better in certain cases.
- Stand before the candles in the game and use the hotkey you assigned. You might need to hold down the key for a moment to simulate a sustained blow.
Some users have reported that the above method has not worked for them, even after trying various audio samples and microphone settings. In such cases, an alternative approach is to switch to a different DS emulator, such as MelonDS, which also has 'microphone blow' support and has been reported to work for blowing out candles in Phantom Hourglass.
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Blowing into headphones
If you're playing The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass through DeSmuMe and are stuck at the part where you need to blow out candles, there are a few things you can try. Firstly, ensure that your microphone is working by going to the game's main menu and selecting the Mic test option, usually found under Options. Once you've confirmed that your microphone is functional, try blowing into it while standing right next to the candle on Ember Island to access the Temple of Fire.
If blowing into the microphone doesn't work, you might need to configure the microphone hotkey. Go to Config > Hotkey and set up the hotkey for blowing. Additionally, some users have reported success by using both the '=' and '`' hotkeys simultaneously when standing in front of the candles.
Another method to try is to use Desmume as a stand-alone application, not within RetroArch. Import your save file, and then use the Desmume options to blow out the candles. There might be a specific MIDI file that you need to import to make this work.
If you're playing on a MacBook, you may encounter some challenges as some users have reported that using *.wav files, internal noise, and white noise samples did not work. In this case, a real microphone might be necessary to progress past this point in the game.
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Frequently asked questions
There are several methods to blow out the candles in Phantom Hourglass when playing on a computer using DesMuMe. One method is to use a microphone and blow into it during the part where you need to blow out the candles. Another method is to configure the microphone hotkey by going to Config > Hotkey. You can also try using both the '=' and '` hotkeys when standing in front of the candles.
There could be several reasons why your microphone is not working. Firstly, ensure that you are using the correct version of DesMuMe and that your microphone is set up correctly. Try updating to a newer version of DesMuMe or using a different microphone. Additionally, check if your microphone is working by going to the main menu and selecting the MIC test option.
Yes, some players have reported success by using MIDI files or .wav samples instead of a microphone. You can try importing these files into DesMuMe or using internal noise or white noise samples.
You need to be standing right next to the candle to blow it out successfully. Make sure you are close to the candle and blow into your microphone separately for each candle.
Yes, some players have requested and shared save files from after the candle-blowing section. You can try importing one of these save files to bypass the candle-blowing mechanic and continue playing the game.
