Author Topic: Remix Mod (Read 7956 times)

bucky699 · « **on:** 2010-05-24 06:46:23 »

Reposted in Tech forums hoping to get some replies i've recently downloaded and installed the Remix Mod Patch thingy for my FF7 PC, while preparing to move found my old FF7 and though why not. Anyways i've installed the game, into the default directory for Win7 which is instructed. I set the OpenGL settings, find a screen res that works and is good for me (cant use 1920x1080 for some reason) and enter the game, all is good the new FMVs play the out of battle models look fine, get into a battle and Clouds Battle model from head to toe (including weapon) is pure white, the only time you can see his model is when its awaiting your input for his turn. Got a bit further same thing happens with Barret as well whole model (except his weapon this time, that shows up fine)

Anyways sa i mentioned this is a repost, put it up here hoping to get some replies originally posted in the Remix Patch's thread in Game Tweaking Section, been up 2 days now no response so figured i'd try my luck here.

System Specs are:
i7-920
6GB RAM
HD5850 Graphics Card
Win7 Ultimate 64bit

My App.log is as follows:
INFO: Auto-detected version: FF7 1.02 US English
INFO: FFMpeg movie player plugin loaded
INFO: FFMpeg version SVN-r19334, Copyright (c) 2000-2009 Fabrice Bellard, et al.
INFO: FF7Music helper plugin loaded
INFO: ATI Technologies Inc. ATI Radeon HD 5800 Series 3.2.9252 Compatibility Profile Context
INFO: OpenGL 2.0 support detected
INFO: Found swap_control extension
INFO: Original resolution 640x480, window size 1280x800, output resolution 1280x800, internal resolution 1280x960
INFO: FBO extension detected, using fast scaling/postprocessing path
INFO: Fragment shader(s) linked, vertex shader(s) linked.

LOCK UNLOCK TEST
MATRIX INITIALIZE
INITIALIZE DD/D3D END
ERROR: COULD NOT OPEN FILE C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\ff7input.cfg
initializing sound...
creating dsound primary buffer
reading audio file
loading static sounds
sound initialized
set music volume: 127
set music volume: 127
Entering MAIN
Exiting MAIN
START OF CREDITS!!!
INFO: C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII\movies\eidoslogo.avi; rawvideo/null 364x353, 15.000000 FPS, duration: 0.066667, frames: 1
INFO: C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII\movies\sqlogo.avi; mpeg4/mp3 640x480, 15.000000 FPS, duration: 247.788000, frames: 3717
set music volume trans: 127->0, step=60
END OF CREDITS!!!
Entering MAIN
set music volume: 127
Exiting MAIN
START OF MENU SYSTEM!!!
INFO: 24-bit PNG loaded (C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\/textures/WMRP/menu/buster_00.png); this is slow, please convert to 32-bit
ERROR: COULD NOT OPEN FILE C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\save/save00.ff7
ERROR: COULD NOT OPEN FILE C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\save/save01.ff7
ERROR: COULD NOT OPEN FILE C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\save/save02.ff7
ERROR: COULD NOT OPEN FILE C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\save/save03.ff7
ERROR: COULD NOT OPEN FILE C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\save/save04.ff7
ERROR: COULD NOT OPEN FILE C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\save/save05.ff7
ERROR: COULD NOT OPEN FILE C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\save/save06.ff7
ERROR: COULD NOT OPEN FILE C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\save/save07.ff7
ERROR: COULD NOT OPEN FILE C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\save/save08.ff7
ERROR: COULD NOT OPEN FILE C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\save/save09.ff7
END OF MENU SYSTEM!!!
Entering MAIN
Exiting MAIN
Field Start
INFO: C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII\movies\opening.avi; mpeg4/mp3 1280x960, 15.000000 FPS, duration: 119.510167, frames: 1793
Field Quit
Entering MAIN
Exiting MAIN
Entering FRAME_INITIALIZE SWIRL
Exitting FRAME_INITIALIZE SWIRL
Swirl sound_effect1
stop_sound
End of Swirl sound_effect1
Entering FRAME_QUIT SWIRL
Exitting FRAME_QUIT SWIRL
Entering MAIN
Exiting MAIN
[BATTLE] Entering FRAME_INITIALIZE
[BATTLE] Scene# 300
[BATTLE] Exitting FRAME_INITIALIZE
INFO: 24-bit PNG loaded (C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\/textures/Spells/seffect/seffect1_00.png); this is slow, please convert to 32-bit
INFO: 24-bit PNG loaded (C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\/textures/Limit/limit/jo_b03_00.png); this is slow, please convert to 32-bit
INFO: 24-bit PNG loaded (C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\/textures/Spells/eskill/jo_b04_00.png); this is slow, please convert to 32-bit
[BATTLE] Begin main battle loop
INFO: 24-bit PNG loaded (C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\/textures/Spells/seffect/seffect1_08.png); this is slow, please convert to 32-bit
WM_CLOSE
[BATTLE] Entering FRAME_QUIT
[BATTLE] endof battle.
[BATTLE] Exitting FRAME_QUIT
Field Quit
UNINITIALIZE DD
END UNINITIALIZE DD

Have installed and run per instructions provided, tried reinstalling multiple times, have tried updating the OpenGL driver to newest version i could find, my graphics card drivers are most up to date also as well as directX 11 if that makes any diffrence.

Any help or pointing to somehere where i can get help would be apreciated, was hoping to play around with it tonight so.

therage800 · « **Reply #1 on:** 2010-05-24 06:51:47 »

The problem is your textures aren't showing up for some reason. Did you do a max install?

nikfrozty · « **Reply #2 on:** 2010-05-24 07:01:12 »

What version of Aali's driver are you using?? I think you're using the latest because there's an error that says can't open save blah blah blah. This means that you have to provide a save file in each of the slots. Try that first and see if it works.

bucky699 · « **Reply #3 on:** 2010-05-24 07:05:29 »

Quote from: therage800 on 2010-05-24 06:51:47

The problem is your textures aren't showing up for some reason. Did you do a max install?

Yes max install each time

Quote from: nikfrozty on 2010-05-24 07:01:12

What version of Aali's driver are you using?? I think you're using the latest because there's an error that says can't open save blah blah blah. This means that you have to provide a save file in each of the slots. Try that first and see if it works.

First i tried just what comes with the Remix Patch, when that didnt work i tried FF7_opengl-0.7.7b. Umm i'm new to FF7 PC moding, so to get a save for each slot should i just go in game get to a save point and save a game in each slot? or can i just DL some saves from somewhere to do it? Please forgive thy Noobness to FF7 Modding.

therage800 · « **Reply #4 on:** 2010-05-24 07:19:45 »

Quote from: nikfrozty on 2010-05-24 07:01:12

What version of Aali's driver are you using?? I think you're using the latest because there's an error that says can't open save blah blah blah. This means that you have to provide a save file in each of the slots. Try that first and see if it works.

I think you completely misunderstood his problem. The game runs but Cloud and Barret aren't textured.

Quote from: bucky699 on 2010-05-24 07:05:29

First i tried just what comes with the Remix Patch, when that didnt work i tried FF7_opengl-0.7.7b. Umm i'm new to FF7 PC moding, so to get a save for each slot should i just go in game get to a save point and save a game in each slot? or can i just DL some saves from somewhere to do it? Please forgive thy Noobness to FF7 Modding.

The newest version of Aali's driver has a problem where the game crashes upon start up. To fix it go into the save folder and copy the save file 15 times then rename the copied files sequentially.

As for your actual problem; for lack of a better idea, you can try reinstalling APZ Cloud and the Barret battle model manually.

bucky699 · « **Reply #5 on:** 2010-05-24 07:27:00 »

Indeed the High-Res battle textures for Barret and Cloud are not showing up, its strange cause they show up outside of battle. I will try the Save thing anyways it might help you never know. I know that the stock textures (meaning without the Remix Patch installed) work fine.

Quote from: therage800 on 2010-05-24 07:19:45

The newest version of Aali's driver has a problem where the game crashes upon start up. To fix it go into the save folder and copy the save file 15 times then rename the copied files sequentially.

As for your actual problem; for lack of a better idea, you can try reinstalling APZ Cloud and the Barret battle model manually.

Ok i know where to get APZ Cloud, can you point me towards the Barret model?

therage800 · « **Reply #6 on:** 2010-05-24 07:35:29 »

Quote from: bucky699 on 2010-05-24 07:27:00

Indeed the High-Res battle textures for Barret and Cloud are not showing up, its strange cause they show up outside of battle. I will try the Save thing anyways it might help you never know. I know that the stock textures (meaning without the Remix Patch installed) work fine.

That's because the battle models and the field models are entirely different entities.

Quote from: bucky699 on 2010-05-24 07:27:00

Ok i know where to get APZ Cloud, can you point me towards the Barret model?

You can find the files by themselves if you search and then install them manually OR you can download the Team Avalanche Graphical Overhaul installer in which the Barret model is included.

BTW, I would only try one or the other to save time in case it doesn't work. Then if it fixes the problem, install the other.

bucky699 · « **Reply #7 on:** 2010-05-24 07:37:53 »

Thanks rage, i shall try it once i get home from work, should be bout 2 hours yay end of day

think i'll just the Cloud model to begin with, with the 2Doverhaul would it casue problems seeing as its already included in the Remix patch? or will it just overwrite?

EDIT: Also thank you for the fast replies, even if it dosnt work

therage800 · « **Reply #8 on:** 2010-05-24 07:39:21 »

No, but it's modular anyway. Just un-check everything but the Barret model.

bucky699 · « **Reply #9 on:** 2010-05-25 00:24:19 »

OK got some problems, tried the Save fix no joy (not that i think it was related, but tried anyways) also i went to install APZcloud mod but i cant use the LGP tools 1.60 it gets half way through extracting then stops responding, have tried XP compat mode and run as admin, are there any other better tools for doin this or an easier way to install the mod individually? This is kinda the reason i went for the remix patch to avoid all this naggly editing of things i dont understand lol

Anyways im determind to get this working so any other help or suggestions you could offer

therage800 · « **Reply #10 on:** 2010-05-25 04:39:17 »

Quote from: bucky699 on 2010-05-25 00:24:19

This is kinda the reason i went for the remix patch to avoid all this naggly editing of things i dont understand lol

That's exactly what the remix patch was made for

Quote from: bucky699 on 2010-05-25 00:24:19

OK got some problems, tried the Save fix no joy (not that i think it was related, but tried anyways) also i went to install APZcloud mod but i cant use the LGP tools 1.60 it gets half way through extracting then stops responding, have tried XP compat mode and run as admin,

Well it has to be run as an administrator anyway so make sure you do even though it doesn't fix your problem. Now, onto the problem. How long did you let it sit there while not responding? I have a very fast system and have that problem all the time; but it starts responding after about 30 seconds. You could always try Barret instead. Only downside is downloading the graphical overhaul as it's rather large.

bucky699 · « **Reply #11 on:** 2010-05-25 06:04:08 »

Yea thats why i tried the APZcloud first, much smaller, close to my download limit, i did leave it for about 5 minutes, after that i thought ok this is beyond simple catching up.

I shall try again and leave it for a half hour while i have a shower tonight see if that works

If only square would do a remake of FF7 with PS3 graphics, wouldnt have to worry bout it not working on a new system lol Seriously i'd pay a hundred bucks for FF7 if thye did a remake

But thats an argument for another day. As i mentioned im determind to get this to work! Even if i have to dig out my old laptop and try it on that.

nikfrozty · « **Reply #12 on:** 2010-05-25 06:49:52 »

If LgpTools do not work for you try Aali's new Lgp.exe and Unlgp.exe.

bucky699 · « **Reply #13 on:** 2010-05-25 07:12:14 »

Thanks nikfrozty i'll give that a shot too

therage800 · « **Reply #14 on:** 2010-05-25 19:01:00 »

Quote from: bucky699 on 2010-05-25 06:04:08

Yea thats why i tried the APZcloud first, much smaller, close to my download limit, i did leave it for about 5 minutes, after that i thought ok this is beyond simple catching up.

I shall try again and leave it for a half hour while i have a shower tonight see if that works

If only square would do a remake of FF7 with PS3 graphics, wouldnt have to worry bout it not working on a new system lol Seriously i'd pay a hundred bucks for FF7 if thye did a remake But thats an argument for another day. As i mentioned im determind to get this to work! Even if i have to dig out my old laptop and try it on that.

Let me know how that goes. And as for a remake, knowing Square now a days it wouldn't even be ATB. I'm perfectly content with what we've done here. But anyway, yeah, this isn't the place for that.

bucky699 · « **Reply #15 on:** 2010-05-25 23:39:18 »

Ok got the GLP tools working, tried with diffrent service pack compatability seems to work better with SP2 compat on *shrug*

Anyways still no joy, i tried the Avalanche on its own and barret comes up as pure black lol so still kinda the same problem. So im kinda stumped, thats like nearly 20 times i've reinstalled the game/mods now with diffrent settings and possible fixes. Could it be my graphics card is too new or something? anyone else running a 5850? i might drop by my parents house tonight and try it on their older computer..

therage800 · « **Reply #16 on:** 2010-05-26 02:48:54 »

That doesn't make sense... Hmm, does it work with no mods installed?

bucky699 · « **Reply #17 on:** 2010-05-26 03:43:36 »

Game works fine with no mods, aside from that weird green gridline in the backgrounds and of course being low res models.

The rest of the Remix mod works well as far as i can tell, its just that the high res battle models for Barret and Cloud dont show textures.

nikfrozty · « **Reply #18 on:** 2010-05-26 04:44:25 »

textures wont really show in the game even if you run the game because they use higher resolution than the normal 640x480. Try running the game at higher resolution. I also tried having those green lines before. I turned on prevent rounding errors. Try changing that part with yes and see if it works.

therage800 · « **Reply #19 on:** 2010-05-26 04:56:29 »

He was. He was referring to the low resolution when using no mods.

Quote from: app.log

INFO: Original resolution 640x480, window size 1280x800, output resolution 1280x800, internal resolution 1280x960

bucky699 · « **Reply #20 on:** 2010-05-26 05:19:30 »

Ya and by no mods i mean a complete fresh install of FF7 with only the 1.2 patch applied, no custom graphics or anything. Think i will try playing around with the various extra settings in the opengl.cfg file see if that bares any fruits.

EDIT:

Ok i've got the Avalanches overhaul working with everything but the Barret model so its propped the game up enough to make it semi-prettyish at this point i just really want to get started on playing, i'll just do without the other mods for now. If anyone can come up with an idea that could help me get the models showing (its just the high res battle models) properly shot me a PM or better yet email me at [email protected] with subject FF7 Mod.

Thanks to therage and nik for your efforts to try and help me out, if you think up anything else let me know, at this point tho i just want to start playing so once again thanks for the help.