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General Discussion / Re: [FF7PC-98] Multiple mods - The Reunion (R01)

« on: 2014-08-06 08:16:08 »

And very finally...

the torrent.  When downloaded, I would appreciate people seeding for a while... or indefinitely...  and maybe some proper mirrors of this too?

https://mega.co.nz/#!ohsWgLpC!9y6AJuKrDRLR4OiHaF62Pd0D3sx3IgSAzfIm6eY9hjY

I may not be here for another 14 or so hours, so leave the torrent downloading, and when I get back, it will resume.  I'll leave comp on a bit tonight too.

And seeding!

Now to wait for R02 (ah, no rush intended. I love this project and can't fathom the immense amount of work you've put into it Dan, thank you so much!)

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General Discussion / Re: [FF7PC-98] Multiple mods - The Reunion (R01)

« on: 2014-08-04 09:47:38 »

The ending movie is proving to be a real hassle... not translation wise, or sound wise... that's all done.

It's the fact it has an ENORMOUS amount of noise and compression artifacts.  And these shift from scene to scene.  I've removed most of the noise, but what can you do about squares all over other than just blur...

This is never gonna look great, I'm afraid...  and all because they only rendered at the ridiculous 320*224 standard (well, ending movies are 640*192 but you need to stretch them to get the correct AR).

I am looking forward to doing the other videos more... because they are nothing as bad as this one.

I wonder if these are issues with the American game release or just something that was necessary all over simply because VII and the current tech limitations (all over) REALLY pushed the Playstation's limits. I think VIII did too, but as I've never been able to get into it due to some of the game mechanics I haven't done the same kinds of research.

If I recall correctly on VII though, that ending movie is pretty much the entire reason the game had three discs instead of two. And it took up most of the space on that third disc.

But basically all that compression doesn't surprise me as they tried to force something that was probably technically too big for its container into it. Sucks you have to deal with it though. D:

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General Discussion / Re: [FF7PC-98] Multiple mods - The Reunion (R01)

« on: 2014-08-03 02:08:10 »

I was actually just about to start a new game/play it again but with R02 clearly just around the corner I'll hold off a little longer. XD

Also, THANK YOU on the ending translation fix. That confused the heck out of me in the replay (of R01 so original translation subs). I knew the videos had issues because of using the original translation and I was never sure if that was translation issues or 'the ending is supposed to be confusing'. Now it makes sense! Well. The dialogue part anyways as one can debate endlessly on what happened in regards to humans and Aerith's involvement. XD

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General Discussion / Re: [REL] The Reunion

« on: 2014-03-29 01:21:19 »

I did try that, but both of the options are "no", apparently.

In the case of getting the Yoshiyuki (original translation name), you're out of luck until the second release. If you're going for a perfect complete, just chalk it up to impossible due to a bug and consider it gotten. This is one case where picking the alternate option doesn't help, but thankfully it's not a game breaker.

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General Discussion / Re: [REL] The Reunion

« on: 2014-03-18 09:05:56 »

Speaking of the FMVs, in regards to the Iscar Mod have you edited it to edit out Cait Sith? Because it seems only fitting and I gotta admire the amount of work that would take above and beyond the workload for the rest of the project.

I love Cait Sith and all (that moment when like 80% of my headcanons in VII are explaining away the problems that surround him), but I may do a run through with Iscar just for the heck of it, haha. XD

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General Discussion / Re: [REL] The Reunion

« on: 2014-02-27 14:25:52 »

Found new(old) bug again. When i fight an icicle monster from Gaea's Cliff and win, there will be a dialog box appears and have 2 options: Jump to the room below: No / Yes. Normally when defeated four icicle and choose 'No' i will get Megalixir, but strangely when i beat the icicle 2nd no dialog appeared -_-  Did it again, nothing.. Cloud auto jump down to old cave and not let me beat the icicle 3rd. That sucks anyway, i don't want to lost megabullsh*t so i replace flevel.lgp from CD againnnnnnn and it work haha.. 
I swear i only installed 1.02 patch and The Reunion Mod, no crap, no crack, nothing ...

I'm still using Aali's 0.7.11b cause new version not work with old PC, but i don't think that is a problem. Something gone wrong with flevel.lgp, i am very grateful if someone compare their flevel.lgp MD5 or CRC32 with my file..

D8A2421B
DE3DBB610920FB2A05A3D6422A17E29D

As Dan said, when it first gives you the option when you go back up, choose 'yes' for jumping down and you won't.  I know this because I've beaten the game once with the retranslation.  My CDs got busted up thanks to a glorious storage fail on my part, so I had to restart my second playthrough with a new set, though.

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General Discussion / Re: [REL] The Reunion

« on: 2014-02-26 10:43:19 »

That map doesn't have any option changes.  Can anyone confirm this this doesn't happen with the original game?

I actually seem to recall it DOES, but I can't confirm it for sure.  In other words, this post is completely useless. XD

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General Discussion / Re: [REL] The Reunion

« on: 2014-02-25 03:42:31 »

Don't waste your time DLPB, FFVII is your life but FFVIII sucks so hard and not worthy to touch. And what is the reason for it? VIII already have miles better graphic.

I think Dan actually likes VIII? I can't put opinion forth on it aside from hating the magic system so much I decided I didn't want to play it just from the demo disc, haha. *Likes spell spamming too much to play JRPGs with magic systems that really bug her*

This is turning into a geeking thread, haha. XD

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General Discussion / Re: [REL] The Reunion

« on: 2014-02-09 02:08:33 »

Oh, cool! Thanks~

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General Discussion / Re: [REL] The Reunion

« on: 2014-02-08 16:12:11 »

For the same reason the retranslated FMVs  won't be... it is too large and bulky.  I like to keep things nice and small and simple.  That's also why I created my own tools to do the job.  Separate installers aren't that bad when it comes down to music and video.

Ooh, does that mean you'll be making an installer for the FMVs? I know you couldn't include it with Reunion due to size but the words there imply it might get a separate installer. It's totally fine either way, but now I'm curious. XD

I totally get your envy on us being able to just install and have it work even though I'm one of those people that is just having this work.  The amount of work this took, just from what I can see, is dizzying.

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General Discussion / Re: [REL] The Reunion

« on: 2014-02-05 04:02:04 »

Also, need to know who has done full walk-through of Retranslation, and added corrections here.  So I can add you to the credits.

So far I have mugenginga and Kalkano.

Never thought my ability to marathon games + my lack of life would be useful to anyone. XD

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General Discussion / Re: [REL] The Reunion

« on: 2014-02-02 19:26:48 »

Ooh, I like how its has more of the Japanese double meaning, Kaldarasha.

@Dan - That clue threw me so hard (I've always used a guide to get Vincent rather than properly did it, so this was kind of my first time XD), so I'm glad to hear it was a mistake!

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General Discussion / Re: [REL] The Reunion

« on: 2014-02-01 20:57:57 »

Since R02 doesn't need to fix much, I'm looking more forward to the FMVs. 

Oh, totally!  My brain derped and decided they were part of R02 on me haha. XD

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General Discussion / Re: [REL] The Reunion

« on: 2014-02-01 01:33:38 »

Yup, speaks in same accent as Cait.

And thus the headcanon that Midhir is Reeve's hometown was born. XD

On actual Reunion news, I have to agree with other people, the lack of errors on this has been phenomenal.  It's better than many licensed localizations on the grammar front (Harvest Moon metaseries, I am looking at you), and better than most localizations on the translation front (at least in my experience).  Looking forward to R02!

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Aali's Custom FF7/FF8 Driver / Re: Custom graphics driver for FF7/FF8 [v0.8.1b]

« on: 2014-01-25 15:19:27 »

Found an visual error that seems likely to stem from your patch, Aali.  It's two out of place red pixels at the Chocobo Ranch, I've positioned Cloud just above them so they're easier to spot.

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General Discussion / Re: [REL] The Reunion

« on: 2014-01-25 15:11:52 »

Will do! I wasn't sure, I should have probably posted it both places to begin with though.

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General Discussion / Re: [REL] The Reunion

« on: 2014-01-25 11:32:15 »

Possible graphical error (possibly a result of Aali's Driver or a mistake in the original, though) at the Chocobo Ranch.  If you look closely at the lower screen you can see two out of place bright red pixels.  I've positioned Cloud just above them so they'll be easier to spot:

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Releases / Re: [REL] Anxious Heart

« on: 2014-01-24 09:45:01 »

EDIT: Oh gosh why did that quote the post above me I'm so sorry! I took care of it!  Extra apologies to you superneko!

I'm not an expert at music.  I don't generally hear major differences.  Even with this I've only heard a few (although fixing that annoying midi problem in later versions as window is honestly worth the price of admission with this thing).  But I have to say, Aerith's theme sounds SOOO much better with this.  I personally can't wait until the final battle, because One-Winged Angel was completely fail with the midi tracks.

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General Discussion / Re: [REL] The Reunion

« on: 2014-01-24 09:34:48 »

Cheers.  Corrected.

Also, somehow the British standard got messed up.

 Mt. should be Mt
Dr. should be Dr

and so on.

I'm learning new things about British English every day!  To a native American-English speaker, that's definitely one of the more awkward differences imo.

Related to the project but not a problem, I am SO glad that the golden, shiny wire of hope line was properly translated the first time.  I would have been sad to see it go.  I would have understood it, but would have still been a bit bummed. And I can trust it on this project, most fan translations I would have assumed it stayed because of memetic value or nostalgia. XD

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General Discussion / Re: [REL] The Reunion

« on: 2014-01-23 18:43:06 »

Gotcha!

On the support tower, when you're running up, if you answer 'I see' to Jessie I think there may be a grammar mistake.  During her reply she says: "Always I liked that.... in you."

Possibly intentional, but "I always liked that" seems to make a bit more sense.

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General Discussion / Re: [REL] The Reunion

« on: 2014-01-23 13:01:06 »

Found a typo/grammar issue.  When you talk to the guy at Corneo's mansion before you go in and he chuckles to himself about a friend, he says "The don'll be happy." I'm pretty sure don should be capitalized, although I could be wrong.

Okay, I'm assuming it's not an issue at all as he was mentioned by his title in another place and it was also lowercase.  Given its a title, it might be better off to capitalize it?  Then again, if it was translated you probably wouldn't capitalize it so I get it if you don't, too!

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General Discussion / Re: [REL] The Reunion

« on: 2014-01-23 09:22:21 »

Alignment issue on the directional buttons at the Beginner's Hall.  I seem to recall there being some issues with this during the testing phase, too.

Also, during the tutorial on Status it says "This is your limit gauge" but I don't actually see it anywhere on the screen? Error of the original game, possibly?

There's also a potential layering issue with the pointer and the pink text/speech box.  During a tutorial when it highlights spell names, the pointer shows through the bottom of the box.  It does't show through when its highlighting stuff on the upper screen, so I'm pretty sure it's not supposed to be transparent at any point.  I can show pictures to clarify if needed!

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Aali's Custom FF7/FF8 Driver / Re: Custom graphics driver for FF7/FF8 [v0.8.1b]

« on: 2014-01-23 07:32:05 »

No, I really mean to use it as a patch. It should install everything which is needed (the 1.02 ff7.exe and the FF7Config.exe)

Oh! Haha, I'll have to remember that cause it's gotten old enough (and what with Steam, considered out-dated enough) to find online.

@Covarr - Oh good, that makes me feel a lot better!  I've always admired modders actually, some of the stuff that's considered standard practice for them makes my brain go spinny.  I remember having a similar experience the first time I looked at Photoshop and now I'm so good at it I have trouble teaching it to people (I'm generally a horrible teacher overall), so I get it's definitely a study/practice thing, but wow. XD

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Aali's Custom FF7/FF8 Driver / Re: Custom graphics driver for FF7/FF8 [v0.8.1b]

« on: 2014-01-22 15:13:01 »

@ - Kaldarasha Converter? I'm using the original '98 PC version, not the Steam one, assuming that's what you meant.

@Leonhart - It can be a bit tricky to find, so sure.  This is the link I used: http://www.gamefront.com/files/2952477/Final-Fantasy-7-Retail-v1.02-Patch/

You have to fill out the stupid questionnaire to get the download link but it doesn't really ask you for personal details, although it probably wouldn't hurt to run a virus scan after just to be on the safe side.

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Aali's Custom FF7/FF8 Driver / Re: Custom graphics driver for FF7/FF8 [v0.8.1b]

« on: 2014-01-22 07:55:37 »

Oh my gosh guys, I feel like a complete and total idiot.  I did a complete uninstall (like five times now in troubleshooting this). You know what I was doing wrong? I FORGOT TO APPLY THE UPDATE PATCH. IT WORKS GREAT NOW.

I knew it was something simple and idiotic

Thanks for all your help, guys, and I am SO SORRY my brain fart caused you problems.