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Final Fantasy VII (PC)
The Bootleg Edit for Final Fantasy VII
A Tutorial Documenting the Installation of the Community's Best Mods
Version:
v.21
Date:
2011.11.01
Author:
PitBrat
Add Texture Slots
FILE: Archivo.3DS
TOOL: PCreator
NOTE: Archivo.3DS is located in WeaponModv1.0-slayersnextr.rar and in AerisWeaponModv0.5-slayersnext.rar
NOTE: Some weapon models require more than 2 texture slots.
NOTE: The maximum in 10, a higher number will generate an error.
WARNING: These models will now generate an harmless missing texture warning in the game
To make the weapon textures work, modify the files in C:\temp\battle\
- Run .\tools\PCreator\PCreator.exe and open Archivo.3DS
- In the menu, select 'Options' | 'Battle Model'
- In the menu, select 'File' | 'Open battle HRC'
- Open C:\temp\battle\RTAA for Cloud
- Set the number of textures to 10
- In the menu, select 'File' | 'Open battle HRC'
- Open C:\temp\battle\RUAA for Tifa
- Set the number of textures to 10
- In the menu, select 'File' | 'Open battle HRC'
- Open C:\temp\battle\RVAA for Aeris
- Set the number of textures to 10
- In the menu, select 'File' | 'Open battle HRC'
- Open C:\temp\battle\RXAA for Yuffie
- Set the number of textures to 10
- Close PCreator.
Remix Fixes for Battle Models Damaged by Remix Installer
NOTE: Installing the Remix damages parts of some battle models. This will replace damaged files with the working files from the installation CD.
Copy and replace these files from C:\temp\battle_install\ to C:\temp\battle\
BLBT
DPBH
ETBL
GBBM
HJBC
HPBJ
KSAV
MFAV
Repair Broken Model Textures
Doctor - bljc.hrc
Open C:\temp\char\bmab.rsd in Notepad
Change the line
NTEX=0 to
NTEX=1
Add the line
TEX[0]=arge.TIM
Flickering Face Fixes
Barret
Open C:\temp\char\acgd.hrc in Notepad
Find this section:
head
chest
2.7
1 ACHC0
Change the fourth line to this:
2 ACHC0 ACHC0
Save and replace
HQ Aerith Model
NOTE: Only apply this fix if installed the HQ Aerith Model
Open C:\temp\char\auff.hrc
Find this section:
head
chest
4.851
1 AUGE
Change the fourth line to this:
2 AUGE AUGE
Save and replace
Open C:\temp\char\cahc.hrc
Find this section:
head
chest
4.851
1 CAIB
Change the fourth line to this:
2 CAIB CAIB
Save and replace
Ultima Espio's Aeris Revival Patch (Optional)
FILE: Aeris_Patch_23_March_2011.rar
TOOL: Makou Reactor
WARNING: Might remove some changes made by the Hardcore Mod.
Extract files from the Aeris_Patch_23_March_2011.rar archive
Copy files from the archive 'Char' folder into C:\temp\char\
Flevel Files
WARNING: Do NOT replace '.tex' files, especially 'hand.tex' and 'hand_1.tex'
NOTE: If using the Hardcore Mod, do NOT copy nor replace these 28 files: zz5 zz6 zz7 zz8 qd blin65_1 trackin nvdun1 nvmkin21 farm convil_4 gnmk slfrst_2 anfrst_2 anfrst_5 hyou5_1 hyou8_2 hyou13_2 trnad_2 zcoal_2 md8_32 las2_3 las2_4 las3_2 las3_3 las4_0 las4_4 las4_42
WARNING:If using the
Hardcore Mod, exclude these 3 files: las4_0, las4_4 and las4_42
Copy and replace only the listed files from the arhive 'Flevel' folder into C:\temp\flevel\
Mã:
ancnt1
ancnt4
blackbgi
blackbgk
blue_2
bugin1a
bugin1b
bugin2
canon_2
chrin_1a
cos_btm2
crater_1
crater_2
fr_e
fship_1
fship_12
fship_2
fship_23
fship_24
fship_25
fship_3
fship_42
gaiafoot
gaiin_6
holu_1
holu_2
ithill
ithos
itown12
itown1a
itown2
jetin1
junair
las0_8
las2_1
las4_0
las4_1
las4_2
las4_4
las4_42
lost2
md8_5
md8_6
md8brdg2
mtcrl_2
ncorel2
ncorel3
nivgate
nivl_b1
nivl_b12
nivl_b22
onna_4
rcktin5
rcktin6
rcktin7
rktmin2
semkin_4
semkin_5
semkin_6
sininb32
subin_1a
subin_1b
subin_3
trnad_1
trnad_4
trnad_51
trnad_52
tunnel_5
tunnel_6
ujunon5
woa_1
woa_2
woa_3
zcoal_1
zcoal_3
zz4
WARNING:There is an error in the file
fship_1
Correct fship_1 using Makou Reactor
NOTE: Complete the section
Build the Modified LGP Files before attempting this repair.
TOOLS: Makou Reactor
Run Makou Reactor and open the flevel.lgp file compiled at the end of this guide-- .\data\field\flevel.lgp
In the File list select '178 fship_1'
In the Group list select '13 ear Aeris'
In the middle box select 'Script 20'
In the Action box double click the following entry to open the editor:
17 Displays the dialog "{Aeris} "Let me think, {Cloud.}"" in the window #1
Make the following change my moving the final period outside the close bracket:
17 Displays the dialog "{Aeris} "Let me think, {Cloud}."" in the window #1
Save and replace the flevel.lgp file.
Backup the 'kernel.bin' and 'kernel2.bin' files included in the archive.
Copy KERNEL.BIN to C:\temp\kernel\3_aeris\
Copy kernel2.bin to C:\temp\kernel\3_aeris\
Update the Revival Aeris Model
Open C:\temp\char\AUFF.HRC with Notepad and make these edits.
Change
:BONES 23 to
:BONES 24
Add the following bold section:
l_uparm
l_collar
4.0425
1 AUHF
armer
l_uparm
1.261581
0
l_foarm
l_uparm
2.31
1 AUIB
Flickering Face Fix for HQ Aerith:
head
chest
4.851
2 AUGE AUGE
Save and replace as C:\temp\char\AERI.HRC
Build the Modified LGP Files
NOTE: Use the command line tool 'lgp.exe'
NOTE: Please remain patient. This might take a very long time on some machines.
NOTE: Ignore the error message-- 'Filename too long: dummy_animation.a'
In the command window, issue the following commands:
cd \temp
lgp battle battle.lgp
lgp magic magic.lgp
lgp char char.lgp
lgp world world_us.lgp
lgp mini high-us.lgp
NOTE: If installing Ultima Espio's Aeris Patch--
lgp flevel flevel.lgp
Install the Modified LGP Files
Move and replace C:\temp\battle.lgp into .\data\battle\
Move and replace C:\temp\magic.lgp into .\data\battle\
Move and replace C:\temp\char.lgp into .\data\field\
Move and replace C:\temp\world_us.lgp into .\data\wm\
Move and replace C:\temp\high-us.lgp into .\data\minigame\
NOTE: If installing Ultima Espio's Aeris Patch--
copy and replace C:\temp\flevel.lgp into .\data\field\
Millenia's Custom Cloud Swords
FILE: cloudswords_installer.rar
NOTE: This mod replaces all of Cloud's swords, even the Slayersnext models.
NOTE: Please remain patient. The installer is slow on some systems.
Extract the file from the millenia_cloudswords_installer.rar archive
Run 'Millenia's Custom Weapons.exe' and install to the Final Fantasy VII installation folder
Improved SFX, by ArmorVil
FILES: new sfx.rar, new sfx.rar, EditedSFX.rar, 139 beta.rar
NOTE: Two archives share the name 'new sfx.rar' but contain different sounds. Be careful not to replace one with the other.
TOOL: Cosmo
NOTE: Replace selected sound effects using Cosmo
NOTE: One of the sound files in Armorvil's 'new sfx.rar' is in the wrong format for Cosmo to load: '254-change clothes.wav' fails on replace.
WARNING: Do not use the sound
438-applause.wav because the game crashes during the theater scene in the Golden Saucer.
WARNING: Do not use the sound
217-snoring.wav because the game crashes when entering the cave with the sleeping man.
Extract files from ArmorVil's 'new sfx.rar' into the folder C:\temp\sfx\
Extract files from ae2011's 'new sfx.rar' into the folder C:\temp\sfx\
Extract files from 'EditedSFX.rar' into the folder C:\temp\sfx\
Extract files from '139 beta.rar' into the folder C:\temp\sfx\
Repairing '254-change clothes.wav'
Load the file in a sound edit such as Audacity.
Save the file in this format: Microsoft ADPCM, 44100 Khz, 4bits, Mono
Run .\tools\cosmo095c\Cosmo.exe
In the menu, select TOOLS | AUDIO EDITOR and open .\data\sound\audio.fmt
Select and replace each sound in the editor with the corresponding sound in C:\temp\sfx\
New Soundtrack with Covarr's FF7Music Installer (Optional)
FILES: ff7music_install_15112.exe
NOTE: Covarr bundles an excellent installer and launcher with a looped OGG version of FinalFanTim's Remastered soundtrack and updated audio DLL's.
NOTE: Replaces the Remix soundtrack
Backup Remix Sountrack
Rename .\ficedula\FF7MUSIC.ini to .\ficedula\FF7MUSIC.ini.BAK
Run ff7music_install_15112.exe
Install to the folder .\FF7Music
Enable Remix Soundtrack
Open .\ficedula\FF7MUSIC.ini.BAK in Notepad
Hilight and copy these two sections: [mp3 (remixed)] and [Custom]
Open .\ficedula\FF7MUSIC.ini in Notepad
Paste the two sections at the bottom of the new FF7MUSIC.ini: [mp3 (remixed)] and [Custom]
Under [Setup], make these changes:
Paths=Custom_Music;OSTRe;FF7_PSF;mp3
ProfileList=PSF;FilenamesOnly;OSTRemastered;mp3;"mp3 (remixed)";Custom
Save FF7Music.ini to the desktop
Copy and replace FF7Music.ini from the desktop into .\ficedula\
Move the 'mp3' folder from .\ficedula\ into .\FF7Music\
Run .\FF7Music\FF7Music.exe
Click 'Configure'
Files Tab:
Profile: Select the desired sountrack
Click 'Save and Exit'
Close FF7Music
DLPB & Kranmer's Menu and Battle Interface Overhaul Project with ReTranslation
FILES: M004d.rar, ff7102zx.zip
NOTE: This mod streamlines the menus, making the interface more convenient and battles much more spectacular.
NOTE: The Menu Overhaul uninstaller will no longer function as intended after the Bootleg modifications.
NOTE: DLPB recommends for optimal quality, (noticeable especially with fonts), not to use the Compress Texture option in Aali's driver.
WARNING: Do NOT install Avalanch mods after this mod.
WARNING: Use the YAMP patches included in this mod. Do NOT install this mod over an already patched ff7.exe.
WARNING: Do NOT enable 9999 Limit Break in ff7_opengl.cfg. Instead use the 9999 Limit Break included with this mod.
WARNING: There are rare glitches where numbers are clipped in selection dialogues.
WARNING: If you are installing the ReTranslation on a game already patched with the Hardcore Mod or Aeris Revival, you will lose portions of the ReTranslation.
Install the official FF7 1.02 Patch
Extract and replace files from the ff7102zx.zip archive to the Final Fantasy VII install folder
Install the Menu Overhaul
Run M004d.exe as administrator
Install to the Final Fantasy VII installation folder
Backup the kernel (Optional for Manually Editing and Patching the Kernel)
Copy .\data\kernel\kernel2.bin to C:\temp\kernel\2_menu\
Copy C:\temp\kernel\0_original\kernel.bin to C:\temp\kernel\2_menu\
Combine Menu Overhaul with previously installed mods
Move and replace all files and folders from inside .\mods\dk\ into .\mods\avalanche\
Edit ff7_opengl.cfg:
mod_path = avalanche
Clear the Cache
NOTE: The Menu Overhaul Installer automatically clears the cache. It is good practice to always make sure these folders are cleared after installing a new mod.
Delete all files and folders in .\cache\
Delete all files and folders in .\mods\avalanche\cache\
Kernel Patching
FILES: FF7Remastered.WM, kernel.bin, kernel2.bin
TOOL: WallMarket
WARNING: When using the Hardcore Mod, do not apply the Remix kernel patch as it might introduce instability due to the fact that the Remix changes to Scene.bin are disabled when using the Hardcore Mod.
NOTE: If you chose not to install any of the optional mods, just skip the steps referencing the absent mod.
NOTE: WallMarket is unstable on some systems. If you cannot complete the patching process, refer to the appendix for instructions on manually editing the kernel.
Extract files from WallMarket145.zip
Run WallMarket.exe
Build Remix Kernel Patch (Tweak & Spell Names) (Optional)
WARNING: Skip the Remix kernal steps if using the Hardcore Mod.
NOTE: FF7Remastered.WM is the equivalent of this patch. Use FF7Remastered.WM instead of building 1-remix.WM.
Open C:\temp\kernel\1_remix\KERNEL.BIN
Select FILE | Create Changes Patch (*.WM)
Click NO in the popup "Create patch based on changes from previously loaded KERNEL.BIN"
Open C:\temp\kernel\0_original\KERNEL.BIN
Click YES in the popup "Include Text Changes?"
Open C:\temp\kernel\0_original\kernel2.bin
Save C:\temp\kernel\1_remix.WM
Build Menu Overhaul Kernel Patch (Grammar Tweaks)
Select FILE | Open C:\Temp\kernel\2_menu\KERNEL.BIN
Select FILE | Create Changes Patch (*.WM)
Click NO in the popup "Create patch based on changes from previously loaded KERNEL.BIN"
Open C:\temp\kernel\0_original\KERNEL.BIN
Click YES in the popup "Include Text Changes?"
Open C:\temp\kernel\0_original\kernel2.bin
Save C:\temp\kernel\2_menu.WM
Build Aeris Patch Kernel Patch (Modified Umbrella Weapon)
Select FILE | Open C:\temp\kernel\3_aeris\KERNEL.BIN
Select FILE | Create Changes Patch (*.WM)
Click NO in the popup "Create patch based on changes from previously loaded KERNEL.BIN"
Open C:\temp\kernel\0_original\KERNEL.BIN
Click YES in the popup "Include Text Changes?"
Open C:\temp\kernel\0_original\kernel2.bin
Save C:\temp\kernel\3_aeris.WM
Build Hardcore Kernel Patch (Hardcore Mod Changes)
Select FILE | Open C:\temp\kernel\4_hardcore\KERNEL.BIN
Select FILE | Create Changes Patch (*.WM)
Click NO in the popup "Create patch based on changes from previously loaded KERNEL.BIN"
Open C:\temp\kernel\0_original\KERNEL.BIN
Click YES in the popup "Include Text Changes?"
Open C:\temp\kernel\0_original\kernel2.bin
Save C:\temp\kernel\4_hardcore.WM
Apply Patches to Finalize Kernel
NOTE: Wallmarket is unstable when applying patches. If Wallmarket crashes while applying patches, just reload Wallmarket and restart the Apply Patches section.
Select FILE | Open C:\temp\kernel\KERNEL.BIN
Select FILE | Apply Changes Patch (*.WM)
Open C:\temp\kernel\FF7Remastered.WM
NOTE: FF7Remastered.WM is the patch used in the Remix. Use it instead of 1_remix.WM.
Select FILE | Apply Changes Patch (*.WM)
Open C:\temp\kernel\2_menu.WM
Select FILE | Apply Changes Patch (*.WM)
Open C:\temp\kernel\3_aeris.WM
Select FILE | Apply Changes Patch (*.WM)
Open C:\temp\kernel\4_hardcore.WM
Select FILE | Create "KERNEL.BIN" and "KERNEL2.BIN"
Close Wallmarket
Copy and replace C:\temp\kernel\KERNEL.BIN into .\data\kernel\
Copy and replace C:\temp\kernel\kernel2.bin into .\data\kernel\
Clear the cache before trying any new modifications
WARNING: Backup save games before deleting the Final Fantasy VII folder from the virtual store
NOTE: On Windows 7 run FF7.EXE as administrator, otherwise your save games and cache files are stored in:
(64bit) C:\Users\[USERNAME]\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII\
(32bit) C:\Users\[USERNAME]\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII\
Delete all files and folders in .\cache\
Delete all files and folders in .\mods\avalanche\cache\
Edit ff7_opengl.cfg
Verify that 'ff7_opengl.cfg' looks similar to the one included in the appendix under 'ff7_opengl.cfg Settings' section.
Play Final Fantasy VII
NOTE: Run the game as administrator to prevent unexpected behavior.
Right click on the file:
.\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII\FF7.EXE
Click on the Compatibility tab
Check the box by Run this program as an administrator
Click OK