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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Configurator and FF7 Mod Installation

« on: 2012-09-21 23:30:23 »

Thanks guys!  Downloading the 3gig texture file now.

@IHIavok96 - The current driver is 306.23 (for the 690 at least) and they seem to be (knock on wood) working fine.  Did you check to make sure the Nvidia tool didn't make some screwy profile for ff7 to "help" you?  That'd be the first place I'd start looking.  Which card are you running?

Sorry about that, I have 306.23  hehehe
 I have a gtx 560.
Checked around, I didn't come across anything in my options that changed. So far Nvidia didn't add any folders or settings for FF7.   The game just up and went black 
 Thanks for the help though.
 
 If all else fails, I guess trying to reinstall Bootleg might get it working again.  It's just so weird. It's like the game doesn't want to show the game other than movies.
 

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Configurator and FF7 Mod Installation

« on: 2012-09-21 22:41:26 »

Hey everyone
 I am having a big problem on my game now. I'm hoping you guys can help me out. 

It seems that after I installed the newest Nvidia Drivers (306.10) I have broken my FF7.
  Here's what it's doing. When you start it up, it plays the movie just fine, but when it switches to the screen to pick new or cont. I am sitting at a black screen. 
  I tried clicking the button just to see if it would go on and play, ended up picking new hehe
The movie played just fine, but once it came time for it to switch from movie (with train) to background to run around, it goes to a black screen. Doesn't crash at all BTW.

 I've tried using the FF7Config to reset everything, didn't help. I even changed setting in the BootLoader. I've talso tried a few different resolutions. No luck.
 
  I'm at a lose as to why the drivers broke it.
 Does anyone maybe have some idea on what happened, or what's going on with it?

Thanks


EDIT
 So I went ahead and reinstalled with Bootleg and I'll have you know it fixed it!  BUT was it broken to begin with?  hehehehe  Short Answer?  Nope!
  Long story? , I found out that my drivers had nothing to do with the problem, it was my EVGA precision X causing the black screen after the movies. There's this setting in the option to show onscreen numbers  it's called "On-Screen Display rendering mode" Mine was set on Vector 3d. After switching it to 2d, game working just fine again.  So I didn't have to reinstall after all... Oh well. Maybe this will help someone out there if they ever come across this.   

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Configurator and FF7 Mod Installation

« on: 2012-09-03 02:00:46 »

In most cases, you can run Bootleg again. I tend to play it safe and just reinstall everything as it only takes 10mins, but that is all dependent on the computer and your patience.

I want your computer EQ! 

 Anytime I do a reinstall and run bootleg, it can take up to an hour to install everything I want! 
After that though. Game runs pretty nice and fast (knock on wood) hehehe

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Configurator and FF7 Mod Installation

« on: 2012-08-27 15:44:12 »

As of Bootleg 0039, Grimmy's AC Cloud is not compatible with all of Slayersnext's weapons.
Slayersnext's Buster sword is not compatible with Grimmy's AC Cloud.
Bootleg installs Millenia's Buster sword instead.

Bootleg 040 will allow you to configure each of Cloud's weapons individually.
All combinations of weapon work with all Cloud models.

I only use the Hi-Res Classic Cloud, so the weapons don't work with it as well.  But that's awesome that bootleg 40 will let you config Cloud's weapons.  Thanks for the answer Pit

@IHIavok96 its probably something wrong with ulgp failing to update the battle.lgp. Luksy is working on the next version in the mean time ill pm u how to do it manually

Thanks Squall, I'll give that a read and see if it helps. I love me some buster sword! So much so I change other swords to look like it. lol 


EDIT That did the trick like a charm. Got the Buster sword in I want.  Thanks Squall  I so didn't want to have to reinstall everything. hehehe

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Configurator and FF7 Mod Installation

« on: 2012-08-27 03:38:54 »

Hey Pitbrat,

Sorry if this has already been posted. I did check the log for bootleg 40 and didn't see it listed, so I thought I'd ask about a problem with Cloud's weapon options.
 Might I be doing something wrong? 

When I pick Cloud's weapon, I go with the one where the Buster sword has the gold hilt and red handle, on bootleg it's named Millenia+Mike option. Yet when I start the game up, it gives me the Millenia option Buster sword where it's all a grey color.

Just to let you know, I set the bootleg options all how I want them, then check and recheck , the take a look at my mod list to see what's needed, nothing shows red at all.

Thanks

Again, sorry if this has already been posted or anything.
 
EDIT: Do you still have to pretty much uninstall the whole thing, and start over?  I may have found the problem, but I'd hate to do that and it's not the fix I'm looking for.  Even though the bootleg showed me no red, I went and downloaded Trish(aka Mike)s custom model pack.7z, now I have two of those files in my mod folder for bootleg to look at and read from. 
   Think I'll hold off on the reinstall for now and see what the forums think about this problem I am having. 
   Other than this, bootleg has came a long way from when I was first here and downloaded it.  Keep up the good work !

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Configurator and FF7 Mod Installation

« on: 2012-08-24 19:16:15 »

I remember at one time there was talk of getting bootleg to work without having remix at all. That's why I had asked about the mods. Plus I kind of forgot about the BFE helping you see which mods were needed. 

   Installed the game, bootleg worked fine. Enjoying a modded FF7 now.  Plus I enjoy the new ff7 Bootloader.  That thing is awesome!!  Now I'm going to go back and catch up on some reading and see what bugs are in bootleg 39 and what 40 is adding, cause so far, my ff7 is running like a charm and I have the mods I wanted.

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Configurator and FF7 Mod Installation

« on: 2012-08-23 23:35:53 »

Hey everyone,

 It's been awhile for me posting on here, I just had a quick question about the newer bootleg.   Is it the only thing we need to download now to mod FF7, or do we still need to go get all of the other mods in order for bootleg to install them?  btw, great to see bootleg is still going strong!

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Configurator and FF7 Mod Installation

« on: 2011-12-06 19:16:09 »

When it comes to battle models (like Barrett, Tifa or Vincent.) Would it be too much to ask if there was an option to keep them normal?   If it's not too much coding to do.

  I always like having the option to keep em' the same if you don't like the replacement model. 

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Configurator and FF7 Mod Installation

« on: 2011-11-17 03:27:43 »

Just got the new Bootleg. Giving it a try. 

Edit:  After looking at it, I would say I think it's just a little bug with the Barret model.   At first I thought there was no option to keep him as is in game, then after looking at it closer, I saw it was listed as original style Barret, but the picture of him as that option was off. Like a different colour version of the AC one. 
  It's not a problem mind you, for me at least. Just wanted to point that out.
And in fact it's just something for me to be fussy about. LOL   
 
Over all however?  This version of Bootleg looks way better in options that 35 ever could have. 

 I like the idea you posted about "individual mod installation"  That could be interesting for Bootleg to be able to install all, or just one or two, based off what people wanted.  If I read that right, that is.  hehehe

With this all said. Keep up the great work guys.   I'll tell you this right now. I saw how FF7 on the pc as all of these different mods, then after reading how to install this, install that, hope something didn't clash with something else...  If I had not come across Bootleg, I would not have even tried to get ff7 to work on the pc. I already own it twice for the psp and ps3/ps1
  I guess thanks to you guys, I own it 3 times now.  hehehe   
So in short, a BIG THANKS goes to the Bootleg team.

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Configurator and FF7 Mod Installation

« on: 2011-11-03 18:05:50 »

A question for the community, how do you feel about growing the Bootleg archive by another 13MB in order to include optional models?
Is the increased size worth not having to download more files even if you don't always choose to use all of the included models?

Gets my vote.  Another 13 mb is always better than having to go get the files yourself. Never know when those links will stop working and you cannot DL the files needed.  The more files added, the better I always say.   Even if I might not use them. Their always there waiting if I change my mind.

 EDIT:

Plus it ends up making the Bootleg just about the only file you'll need to get for all your wants in the games. That's always a big plus when it comes to mods. 

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Edit for the FFVII Remix 2.5.1

« on: 2011-10-17 00:57:49 »

I try to arrange the tutorial so that you can skip some of the optional mods and still have everything else working.
You might also try the Bootleg Configurator.
It automates everything in the tutorial and adds support for quite a few more mods.

I'm very close to a new Bootleg release.
I've assimilated the alternate Cloud battle models along with a few other mods I've scrounged up.
This community is awesome for continuing to produce such amazing work!
I've received permission to add some of the mods to the Bootleg download.  Now there are fewer mod files to download separately.
The biggest change is with the difficulty mods.  I've assimilated such mods as: Harder Items (Easy, Normal and Difficult), Scene Redux, Lost Wing, Remastered, Hard Core, Aeris Revival and Spell Names.
BootLoader starts FF7 in any of the 44 possible modes without the need to install anything else.

There may still be more modes at release time.  I'm investigating Kuugen's Crazies and the Moderate Difficulty mods now.
Thanks for keeping the suggestions for additions coming.
Are there any difficulty mods that people are playing now?
Does anyone have any ideas for creatively combining some of these mods to create a style of play?
I think the combination of Harder Items and Scene Redux my be interesting.  I've already included those options.
The only mods that don't combine well are Hardcore, Remastered and Lost Wing.

I'm looking forward to hearing about all the new bugs I've introduced into Bootleg. 
Thanks again to this supportive community.

I'd give you feedback on difficulty mods, however I didn't install the one that that was in the bootleg. I kept my game normal.  I wasn't 100% sure I'd like it. 
  After playing now for awhile. I swear up and down I remember this game being harder than it is.  Maybe that's just time. hehehe

Can't wait to get my hands on the new bootleg and give it a try. 
 Real quick, would I need to uninstall the whole game in order to use the new bootleg when it's done? 
  Also one more thing.  And please don't think I am rushing you or anything. Just wanted to ask if your next build, if you will include the dual core support for the exe. 
  I mean I do have the work around to fix it, just would be cool to no longer have to do that. 

woah....can't believe this game has been around 14 years.  I still remember the day it came out and I went off and bought it, and still to this day, I am loving it as as much as when I first threw the disc in and started playing it.  These mods are just the icing on the cake for me! *drools*

EDIT

 Something I forgot to let you know. I think there's a bug with Barrett's battle models.
   I notice that even if I didn't click to add the new ones to the game, I still ended up with them in game.   
I went into the files and added the old ones back in, as I dislike the new models face.  So it's all good now. Just wanted to let you know about it though.

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Edit for the FFVII Remix 2.5.1

« on: 2011-10-11 19:55:54 »

I'll start off by saying that, I could be 100% wrong on this, but I'll give some input on what I've found out about the UAC and at least Vista.  From other modding communities.   For those that don't wish to turn off their UAC that is.
 
Inside  C:Users\(name here)\AppData\Local.  Theres a folder called VirtualStore. Inside it is another folder named Program Files (x86)
  In here you could end up finding a lot of files that have something to do with your games.  Which from what I have seen, can end up messing up a game ( Older games)when you try adding a mod into it. 
   Through another modding community, I found a work around, that seems to work. I've used it on that game and pretty much all of my games now.  It helped me with installing FF7 mods without a problem.
 
  If you want to work around not having to turn off the UAC to get a mod to work right with said game, you can go into the VirtualStore and find the game folder you wish to work with.  After finding it, go through these steps.  You could go and disable VirtualStore all together and keep UAC up and running, or just fix the games you want, as you see fit.  (Depends on which way you would want to handle it.

  What I'll do here is show how to do it on a game by game need.
By removing the security concerns about your FF7 install. You will tell the operating system that FF7 is trustworthy in your opinion, and that the OS won't need to worry about virtualizing its files to protect you!

Find your FF7 folder inside your normal C: Program files (where it installed itself)
 For me it was inside Program Files(x86) Right click on the FF7 Folder go to Properties.  Next go to the Security Tab. under Group or user names highlight Users (User-PC\Users) Below click on Edit. On new window, highlight Users (User-PC\Users)
 At bottom check both Full control and Modify. Apply then OK. 

 You might want to consider going into C:\Users\[user name]\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files, and deleting the FF7folder, so there's no confusion for the game, and also to save space.

 There you have it folks.  With that said, always be sure you know what you're doing before, well following what I've typed here. I'd hate anyone to mess up their computer.





   

   

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Edit for the FFVII Remix 2.5.1

« on: 2011-10-10 17:08:37 »

This fixed the problem   Now the question is, what is the best way to configure the textures for quality and performance?
Oh and just in case you were wondering I have 4gb installed ram and 9000mb virtual ram.



PS - In the latest version of BFE (I used it 4 times already ) You seem to be having some coding issues.

-Every time I installed, I chose the AC avatars, but sometimes they didn't load
-One time when choosing the default menu background I got the Cloud with friends background
-Not sure if this is related to you or the maker of the mod but the Masamune mod replaced my buster sword.  I thought it was only supposed to replace the Masamune and not all of Clouds weapons but I could very will be wrong because I never used that mod before


Keep up the great work

I was reading what you guys were talking about on how the game when modded up can have some slow down here and there.  Something I came across on my system that seems to have fixed it was this.   I have a dual core and I was seeing how this game tends to use only a single core when playing, so I went into Task Manager, and after that I turned on the 2nd core to be used for FF7. So when I start to play FF7 I'll go in there and set it to use both rather than using one.
  Under Processes, right click program, Set Affinity, then check the other core or cores you may have showing.  It does seem to make both cores work the game now rather then one doing all of the work.
 

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Edit for the FFVII Remix 2.5.1

« on: 2011-10-07 18:46:48 »

Hmm could be my eyes, but it does look better. 

Hey PitBrat, I'm having trouble finding the PCreator tool. The links up on here are dead. Any idea where else I can get it?   I've been looking around on google, but no luck yet.
  Also using the link and the ones that were made by Bloodshot, posted by e1sunz, works better than the ones I found.  After installing them, I no longer have any white weapons. However they are back to the normal looking ones.  Seems it overwrites the cool looking Buster Sword that was included in the mods installed with Bootleg.
  From what I understand, if I had this PCreator, I could fix the problem and keep that Cloud too.  Have my cake and eat it eh? 

I'll look around more for a PCreator  that I can DL. 

EDIT:   
 Thanks for the link Vgr!   
After awhile of playing around with this program, Aali's lgp tool and a few others (to view the models) I can say that I now have the weapons working right, and the Cloud I want in the game.  All is peaceful now.  Hahahaha

  Thanks also PitBrat for letting me know about the "how to" on first page.    Without you two's help, I might have given up a long time ago on this

I look forward to newer updates to Bootleg.

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Edit for the FFVII Remix 2.5.1

« on: 2011-10-07 16:13:28 »

Aaah ok.

 I take it then, it's not an illegal Cloud then

Good!  Cause I'm working on trying to get his mod to work.  It's in an .exe and so what I've been doing is, well a pain in the butt.  Taking his battle.lgp  unpacking it, then taking the rt files for Cloud, taking the battle.lgp from the game (after Bootleg and all of the mods added) and trying to switch out the rt files from his to it.  Needless to say. The best I've gotten so far is, his Cloud is in the game now, but Cloud's weapons are now all white. Missing their textures.
 That's the part I'm stumped at for now. 
 
Also as far as APZ's Canon Cloud goes. I am indeed waiting for that one, and it's good news to hear that it will be added into the bootleg for us to pick. From what I've seen us his work on it, it's looking pretty damn good.

EDIT:  Saw where you posted below me. Here's the link for this mod. (took me a little to find it.)  Hope you enjoy it though. 
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=49DV19AB

The thing about it though. it won't work as is. You'll have to go in and get this mod to work a different way. Using it as it is. EXE , it will give you an error and crash the game upon entering battle.
   Entering MAIN
Exiting MAIN
[BATTLE] Entering FRAME_INITIALIZE
[BATTLE] Scene# 33
[BATTLE] Exitting FRAME_INITIALIZE
ERROR: invalid version in polygon file STAGE67.P11
ERROR: COULD NOT LOAD TEXTURE DATA FILE CLOUD.T00
ERROR: COULD NOT LOAD TEXTURE DATA FILE CLOUD.T00
UNEXPECTED: invalid blendmode (1059316610)
BLEND MODE NOT FOUND
WM_CLOSE
ERROR: unhandled exception

So hopefully with what you typed. should work. 

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Edit for the FFVII Remix 2.5.1

« on: 2011-10-07 14:58:10 »

Here you go then.  The higher quality looking Cloud was made by Dreakon.  Here is a before and after pic too.

Before                                                                  After
 

So what do you guys think?   Not as much detail as the one that's with Remix and that, but I don't believe it is illegal, as it looks like it's only the Cloud in the game with higher res or something added to it. 

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Edit for the FFVII Remix 2.5.1

« on: 2011-10-07 05:49:18 »

I'm not sure if it's illegal.  In the read me, it talks about the battle model being only a higher quality version of the one that's normal.  When you look at the model that's pretty much what it looks like too.  Just like the low res one we normally get, but with more detail in it now. 
   Just in case, I won't link it, would I be able to put on here the name of the guy that made it?  Cause I don't see how it could be illegal, if all it is is a higher res version of what's already in the game. right? 
 
 It's so far been giving me trouble installing it that's for sure.   Got the model in but the Buster Sword turned white.  hehehe 

I've see others post pics of models that you can't use. Maybe I should show a pic of the model. You guys would know if it's useable or not. 
 I'll wait until I get an answer though before doing that.   
 Thanks for the info.

PS. If we find out this model I found isn't illegal, maybe I can get help fixing the sword.  If not I understand. 

main reason I liked it was , it keeps Clouds hair like it looks in the game.  The one with Remix and that, made Clouds hair too short I thought.

 Anyways, let me know if I can or can't post a pic, or the guys name that made it, and I'll get back to you.

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Edit for the FFVII Remix 2.5.1

« on: 2011-10-07 01:57:13 »

Hey PitBrat,
  I saw in your bootleg option where you give people a choice to pick different movies, or backgrounds etc etc.   So I was wondering if you thought about letting people use Bootleg to pick different versions of Clouds and other members. 
  Don't get me wrong, the one that was in Remix is cool. Just something that popped into my head one day when I came across a different Cloud I can DL and use. 

 I might try to see if I can put it in myself, but thought I'd see if you had plans for a later Bootleg version to add more options like that.

Thanks

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Edit for the FFVII Remix 2.5.1

« on: 2011-10-05 01:25:14 »

Open your kernel.bin with Wall Market and go under the Weapons tab. Then change the ID for the one of the Buster sword (00) then save (Create kernel.bin)

Thanks for the info. Sounds way easier than what I was reading up on with battle.lgp.   
Edit: I deleted the problem I had with that program due to me not learning yet to read fully before trying to run it.  Forgot to DL
VisualBasicPower. Got that installed and it's working now.   So once again, thanks for telling me about WallMarket.

Also I'm guessing me changing this around won't mess with all that Bootleg installed, because Whew....it takes forever to install of of those mods..   Once again PitBrat. Love your installer. It really did help me out on getting all of the mods I wanted installed on FF7. 

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Bootleg Questions / Re: [Tutorial] Bootleg Edit for the FFVII Remix 2.5.1

« on: 2011-10-05 01:04:27 »

Just joined up here today. had to really.  I wanted to come on here and tell you PitBrat, that I LOVE Bootleg.  It made modding FF7 so easy!! 
 I now have my game running almost how I want it.  I'm missing one big thing (well it's big to me) I've been trying to read up on how to mod the game myself so I could do one little thing with the weapon mods I got through Bootleg. I was hoping I could take Clouds weapons (all but the Ultima weapon) and change their battle graphics to all look like the Buster sword.  I just love it so much. After getting Bootleg and all of the mods I wanted working, I love the one that changed looks of the Buster sword even more so.
  So thats my reason I'd love to just have all of them look like it.  hehehe

 Anyways, It's been a pain in the butt, I can't seem to wrap my head around it.  So it's been going slow.

I thought I would ask you if I was able to get my idea to work, would I be able to do these changes to the battle.lgp  after all of the changes Bootleg did to the game?  Or would it mess up all of the mods I have.  Thanks

Once again love Bootleg.