Author Topic: [FF7] Tutorial for Bootleg - Tifa's Bootleg (Read 2444466 times)

manta · « **Reply #2225 on:** 2014-05-01 02:12:24 »

Quote from: EQ2Alyza on 2014-05-01 02:11:51

He means to do STEP 1, then start the game before continuing. Need to see if your game starts up after converting but before modding.

Oh so I should uninstall everything again?

Kompass63 · « **Reply #2226 on:** 2014-05-01 07:43:25 »

To find out whether your problems at the GC or bootleg is, that would be helpful.
The modifications to the game are very extensive.
In order to find bugs, it is useful to make the modifications in small steps and in between to test, from when the error occurs.

DoomWingAngel · « **Reply #2227 on:** 2014-05-02 21:56:05 »

another graphical bug I found

Daichou fire cave's fire seem to not die out when Leviathan scales were used, though it's just cosmetic as I was able to walk in and get the items.

Esther the chocobo manager seem to be in the unaltered original model, with the hammer arms and blocky body, is that normal?

Kaldarasha · « **Reply #2228 on:** 2014-05-02 22:49:17 »

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Esther the chocobo manager seem to be in the unaltered original model, with the hammer arms and blocky body, is that normal?

Bootleg isn't up to date. The model is done, but not included in the latest build of it.

manta · « **Reply #2229 on:** 2014-05-03 20:06:00 »

Quote from: Kompass63 on 2014-05-01 07:43:25

To find out whether your problems at the GC or bootleg is, that would be helpful.
The modifications to the game are very extensive.
In order to find bugs, it is useful to make the modifications in small steps and in between to test, from when the error occurs.

Ok just got a chance to sit down and try this again. I uninstalled everything again, re downloaded and re installed Final Fantasy 7 in steam, ran the game converter and it went through fine, I said No to the laptop Keyboard thing since I'm on a PC. I'm not clear where I should try launching the game from? There is a Final Fantasy 7 launch shortcut on my desktop which I tried launching from and all that does is go to a black screen and then back to desktop with no errors. If I try to launch it within the steam folder same issue black screen and no errors BUT if I try to launch the game from steam it works perfectly fine. Is this right?

Kompass63 · « **Reply #2230 on:** 2014-05-03 21:31:40 »

Quote from: manta on 2014-05-03 20:06:00

There is a Final Fantasy 7 launch shortcut on my desktop which I tried launching from and all that does is go to a black screen and then back to desktop with no errors.

This is bad

Actually, the game should work so already.

Please search in the Games folder the file 'FF7_GC.log' and post it in here.
Has been started once FF7Config during the conversion?

manta · « **Reply #2231 on:** 2014-05-04 01:51:29 »

Yes the config came up during the game conversion one time and all the settings looked fine. Here's the log:

FF7 GameConverter, Version Bootleg Configurator
Creator: Kompass63
Editor: EQ2Alyza

Start running at Date: 2014-05-03 Time: 15:55:01.39
Active code page: 437
ActualPath C:\Users\Eric\AppData\Local\Temp\7ZipSfx.000

You are running "Windows 8 Pro" on a 64 Bit Operating System (AMD64)
Real Management 32Bit WOW64

This patch is not yet applied.

Steam is installed in "D:\SSF_012_beta_R3\Steam\steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY VII"

Installation path found at...

"D:\SSF_012_beta_R3\Steam\steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY VII"

If an installation path IS found, press ENTER.
If an installation path IN NOT found, TYPE IT IN and press ENTER.

Copying Registry Keys...
Removed CompatFlags from "ff7.exe"
Removed CompatFlags from "ff7config.exe"

Set own Registry Keys...

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\GameConverterkeys

Setting language to en...

Detecting drive letter for FF7 Discs...

Drive letter for FF7 Discs G:\

Movies path found at...

"D:\SSF_012_beta_R3\Steam\steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY VII\data\movies\"
Copying English Files...

Copying 1.02 patch for ff7.exe...

Copying Aali's Custom Driver, version 0.7.11b...

Creating Final Fantasy VII Icon...

Creating FF7Config Icon...

Adding more Registry Keys...
Adding Registry Keys to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII
Adding Registry Keys to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\1.00\Graphics
Adding Registry Keys to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\1.00\MIDI
Adding Registry Keys to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\1.00\Sound
Adding Registry Key to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\FF7app.exe

Please check over the settings for FF7Config...

1) Graphics tab should have "Custom driver" set for the Renderer.
2) Sound tab should have a Sound device set.
3) Perform the Sound and MIDI tests.

Adding UAC Registry Keys to HKCU\SOFTWARE\Classes\VirtualStore\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Square Soft, Inc.

Inserting Multi.dll, Hext.dll, and Languagefile...

Patching FF7anyCDv2...

Install the Laptop Keypad patch?
(Only necessary if keyboard does NOT have a NUMPAD)
NO

Installation complete.

called with ""C:\Users\Eric\AppData\Local\Temp\7ZipSfx.000\FF7_GameConverter_BC.bat""
Arguments: "C:\Users\Eric\AppData\Local\Temp\7ZipSfx.000\FF7_GameConverter_BC.bat"

PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE: x86
PROCESSOR_ARCHITEW6432: AMD64
Actual Path: C:\Users\Eric\AppData\Local\Temp\7ZipSfx.000
Product Name: Windows 8 Pro
Architecture: AMD64
Running in Modus 32Bit WOW64
OS Bit Version 64
Reg-Keyname Steam HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Steam App 39140
Reg-Keyname Re-Release HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{141B8BA9-BFFD-4635-AF64-078E31010EC3}_is1
Reg-Keyname 1 HKLM\SOFTWARE\Square Soft, Inc.
Reg-Keyname 2 HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\FF7app.exe
Reg-Keyname 3 HKCU\SOFTWARE\Classes\VirtualStore\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Square Soft, Inc.
Steam Release is present: Yes
Steam Release Path: D:\SSF_012_beta_R3\Steam\steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY VII
Re-Release is present:
Re-Release Path:
Original Release is present:
Original Release Path:
Destination Path: D:\SSF_012_beta_R3\Steam\steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY VII
Source Path: D:\SSF_012_beta_R3\Steam\steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY VII
Videos Path: D:\SSF_012_beta_R3\Steam\steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY VII\data\movies
Original Videos Path:
Original Language en
Converted Language en
Original Drive Letter:
Converted Drive Letter: G:\
and now clear up Variables...
Ending at Date: 2014-05-03 Time: 15:56:13.54

DoomWingAngel · « **Reply #2232 on:** 2014-05-04 08:25:35 »

Quote from: Kaldarasha on 2014-05-02 22:49:17

Bootleg isn't up to date. The model is done, but not included in the latest build of it.

ah I see, so when is the latest one going to come out?

Sythik Mime · « **Reply #2233 on:** 2014-05-04 10:30:29 »

i came across something in game, its around the part where your doing the squatting to win the wig for the disguise. when you do the squats they give you 30 secs, but the timer just blew through in like 5-10 secs. when i first did it, it worked normally but after i messed up and restarted the timer just starting blazing through really fast.

EQ2Alyza · « **Reply #2234 on:** 2014-05-04 14:14:55 »

Quote from: DoomWingAngel on 2014-05-04 08:25:35

ah I see, so when is the latest one going to come out?

There is not ETA. Summer is around the corner, so Vgr is out of school and I'm out of work (teacher). Something may get done in the next few months.

Quote from: Sythik Mime on 2014-05-04 10:30:29

i came across something in game, its around the part where your doing the squatting to win the wig for the disguise. when you do the squats they give you 30 secs, but the timer just blew through in like 5-10 secs. when i first did it, it worked normally but after i messed up and restarted the timer just starting blazing through really fast.

Go to Bootloader Configure and check the box for Minigame Limiter.

manta · « **Reply #2235 on:** 2014-05-04 19:04:53 »

Anymore help with my issue? I really really really want to get this working, I wan to play with these mods so badly!

Sythik Mime · « **Reply #2236 on:** 2014-05-04 20:16:08 »

k that fixed the problem thank you

. now i have another strange issue lols this one is kinda funny. ive gotten to the part where im supposed to fight the sample h0512, in case you dont know, the first boss fight that i get to use redxiii. the problem is that the boss i just mentioned is completely skipped. im supposed to be fighting that thing in the lab. instead im set up to fight the hundred gunner on the elevator and funny enough when i kill the boss. rufus and his dark nation come out in the same boss fight floating in between the elevators lols and i havent even officially gotten to rufus yet much less even met him. an interesting issue id say. perhaps i applied a mod that gave it this kind of effect? or maybe there was a selection that made this happen?

EQ2Alyza · « **Reply #2237 on:** 2014-05-04 20:52:05 »

Quote from: Sythik Mime on 2014-05-04 20:16:08

k that fixed the problem thank you . now i have another strange issue lols this one is kinda funny. ive gotten to the part where im supposed to fight the sample h0512, in case you dont know, the first boss fight that i get to use redxiii. the problem is that the boss i just mentioned is completely skipped. im supposed to be fighting that thing in the lab. instead im set up to fight the hundred gunner on the elevator and funny enough when i kill the boss. rufus and his dark nation come out in the same boss fight floating in between the elevators lols and i havent even officially gotten to rufus yet much less even met him. an interesting issue id say. perhaps i applied a mod that gave it this kind of effect? or maybe there was a selection that made this happen?

Are you using Mode Switching?

Sythik Mime · « **Reply #2238 on:** 2014-05-04 20:54:40 »

mode switching? im not exactly sure what that is or how to use it.

EQ2Alyza · « **Reply #2239 on:** 2014-05-04 21:00:35 »

It's a difficulty mod you choose in the BFE. You should see a drop-down menu in Bootloader that allows you to choose various difficulty modes. That bug has been reported many times before and always lines up with having Mode Switching chosen as the difficulty mode.

Kompass63 · « **Reply #2240 on:** 2014-05-04 21:33:30 »

@ manta

I can discover nothing faulty in your FF7_GC.log unfortunately.

You can try to start FF7 with admin rights.
You can try to update your drivers for sound and/or graphics (so that it has sometimes been a problem).
You can try to start again FF7Config.

You can try to remove the Game Converter (start again and then choose 'Uninstall everything?') and then install bootleg (without GC).

If anything of these work, please get back here so we can fix the error.

manta · « **Reply #2241 on:** 2014-05-04 21:42:46 »

Quote from: Kompass63 on 2014-05-04 21:33:30

@ manta

I can discover nothing faulty in your FF7_GC.log unfortunately.

You can try to start FF7 with admin rights.
You can try to update your drivers for sound and/or graphics (so that it has sometimes been a problem).
You can try to start again FF7Config.

You can try to remove the Game Converter (start again and then choose 'Uninstall everything?') and then install bootleg (without GC).

If anything of these work, please get back here so we can fix the error.

I've tried the admin rights and it doesn't work, I have my video card drivers and sound drivers up to date. What do you mean by starting up FF7Config again? I can run FF7Config fine. Actually the last time I had all the mods installed I had forgotten about the game converter so that still didn't work.

I'm gonna try installing it on my laptop and see if that works. Is it maybe an issue with Windows 8? Because the only difference between my friend's install and mine is he's on Windows 7 and used a preset mod config where as I have Windows 8 and customized all the mods to my liking. Also I did not download any of the mods myself, he had all the mods 16.9GB I believe and put it on a USB stick and gave them to me. the only stuff I downloaded was the ISO, the game converter and I think that's it.

Kompass63 · « **Reply #2242 on:** 2014-05-04 21:48:34 »

I have tested the GC also with Win 8.0, but was long time ago.
Maybe it helps the Win7 compatibility mode to switch on...

manta · « **Reply #2243 on:** 2014-05-04 22:11:58 »

Quote from: Kompass63 on 2014-05-04 21:48:34

I have tested the GC also with Win 8.0, but was long time ago.
Maybe it helps the Win7 compatibility mode to switch on...

Well I try Windows 7 compatability mode on my first install and still got FF7.exe has stopped working.

Kompass63 · « **Reply #2244 on:** 2014-05-04 22:22:11 »

After I had looked more closely, I see that you used the BC version of the Game Converter.
I do not think that the newer version 0.11 works better, but it's worth a try.

EQ2Alyza · « **Reply #2245 on:** 2014-05-04 22:51:05 »

BC is the same as 0.11. I just changed 0.11 script to install 0.7.11b instead of 0.8.1b, which doesn't even make a difference in the end.

manta · « **Reply #2246 on:** 2014-05-04 23:05:00 »

Meh I can try it anyway, I'm desperate to get this working.

Hitachis · « **Reply #2247 on:** 2014-05-04 23:08:03 »

Hey

do you think the tifa bootleg mod is breaking

the sephiorth story mod

thanks

Jamakabo · « **Reply #2248 on:** 2014-05-05 00:10:24 »

I checked the Aerith Revival patch while setting up bootleg, and she is no where to be found

Sythik Mime · « **Reply #2249 on:** 2014-05-05 02:07:34 »

ok i checked out the bootleg difficulty, i had it on remastered - the remix, is that the problem? should i select another option?