also thanks to everyone who wrote guides, tools, instructions, and backups!
I have tried to credit them where I can.
Screw reddit.
Update v1f (final):
I forgot to include the text for the original post on reddit. It contains a lot more info and is more explicit about the sources. The file is included as "mh dlc compilation.md".
The DLC cats "ぽかぽか" & "ミケゴールド" in the MHXX save had their info translated into English. The complete save now has the original text.
As long as I'm not forgetting any event quests, all the saves should be 100% complete.
Notes:
The MHXX save doesn't have the USJ Real item pack, and not all DLC cats are available for hire. Nothing can be done about the former (afaik), and you can import DLC cats using a save editor with the included files.
In MH4G/MH4U, some pieces of gear require "Elder Bfly Beetles", which can only be obtained through "Hunters for Hire". Use a save editor to hack them in.
Screw reddit indeed.
This is great stuff. Thanks for bringing it our way.
FYI, I'll never willingly remove/delete/ban anyone just trying to passion post something about MonHun. What's the point of an MH community then?
Thank ye kindly. Are you a mod here? (The mods section is blank for me)
I'm just sad that the people that helped me complete this won't get to see it :(
ranting about reddit:
Something similar has happened to me before, when I posted innocuous .ru and appspot (dunno what the wider website is) links.
Not only were my comments locked at 1 upvote, any comment I upvoted was too. I felt quite shitty not being able to upvote anything.
Still, why would they filter out archive org links? I'm sure I've seen others post them before...