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Completely Unrelated / Budget Laptop

« on: 2016-08-23 22:43:58 »

I'm looking for a cheap laptop (300ish, ideally lower) that will run ff7 and other old games like snes roms.

Until now, I've been using parallels software with an old handmedown Mac and I just have no idea what's out there these days as I don't really keep up with computers and I'm not sure what is really optimal for running ff7 with 7th Heaven mods.

The only other thing I would really use it for would be streaming Netflix or youtube honestly.

If you guys have any links or specific models to look into I'd really appreciate it!

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Troubleshooting / Newbish saves question

« on: 2013-11-04 02:10:38 »

Is there a source with pc saves around? Had to reinstall my game and forgot to back those up. Or can something like a trainer or black chocobo entirely create saves?

The search function is not working for me and I've looked around with no definitive answers.


Thanks in advance guys.

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General Discussion / Explanation for the guy that are sick

« on: 2013-11-02 03:38:58 »

   Has there been an official explanation on what he is supposed to be about? I've only ever heard silly rumors in regards to his role in the story.


   My idea is that he's supposed to show effects of mako poisoning from Seph. test subjects, but he was found outside of town where Zack was killed and his #2 tattoo reminded me of Zack for some reason. Also, the whole sequence where Aerith asks if cloud can help him makes it seem like something was left incomplete. But she would've recognized Zack right?
  (weren't cloud and zack in tubes labeled one and two at the shinra mansion?


Anyway, I figured if anyone knew the official explanation it would be someone around here. 

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Troubleshooting / Any discoveries about playing with a Mac?

« on: 2013-10-23 03:15:17 »

   I was just curious if and wizards have made any advancements in playing the pc release on a Mac as my dell laptop is fried and I miss these wonderful mods.

Thanks in advance!

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Graphical / request for resources regarding beginner level model creation

« on: 2012-01-23 23:08:08 »

Hey guys, I've recently started looking into model creation to help contribute to the ff7 modifications around here.

I have already acquired Blender, LGP/UNLGP, Gimp, and Biturn

But I have found that I need to do more reading before I am fully aware of how to successfully manipulate/revamp the models I extract from ff7.

For example, I have no clue what uv maps are, or how to alter color of models in blender. Even how to sculpt.

And I don't know if texturing has to be done solely in gimp or what. Whenever I try to apply a texture brush in blender nothing happens. haha shoot, any kind of tool.

So I'm asking for people to point me toward resources they used to learn how to properly manipulate ff7 models in blender, and how to properly convert textures and those models between programs and such.

It'd make things a lot more smooth because Im completely new to this kind of thing. Also, college is in full swing for me now so the less searching the better hahah.

Any help, tips or links are greatly appreciated guys!

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Solved Problems / SOLVED: Problems with lgp tools (stream read errors & more)

« on: 2012-01-14 18:49:26 »

(I posted this in a thread I made about 3ds max alternatives but I believe it would fit better here)


So I was using LGP tools to look at stuff in the battle.lgp archive.

and this junk keeps randomly happening:



Or Ill get just one box of something like "stream read error" or "list out of bounds"

**edit** Im on vista 64 bit, running in xp compatibility mode. And I run lgp tools without installing shell extensions because I don't have lgpprop.dll and cant find it anywhere


lol what's this all about?

I'm aware that lgp/unlgp is the better tool, but I'm afraid I'd never be able to use it without a GUI; I'm just not that savvy. Whats more, I am brand new to making models/ using blender so I already have a lot of learning on my plate.

(btw, I'm planning on remodeling cid. I know his stuff in the battle.lgp is rz; I found his head without eyes earlier.)

I'm looking forward to being able to contribute to graphic modifications around here. Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks guys

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Graphical / 3ds max alternatives question

« on: 2012-01-12 02:22:23 »

Hey guys, I'm an art major and long time addict of ff7 and Id like to get into making custom models, but definitely cannot afford 3DS Max.

My question is, Will a free program like Blender be compatible with the Lgp-related tools and what not that are on this forum needed to import models?

Thanks in advance for any insight!