[FF7] Original and Outdated Tutorial - Bootleg Configurator

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zxRise Againzt,
INFO: Intel Intel 965/963 Graphics Media Accelerator 2.0.0 - Build 8.14.10.1930

Unfortunately the game does not play well on some Intel graphics cards.
Try running the game in compatibility mode as described elsewhere in this thread.

Please share your results so that other Intel GPU users can also enjoy a Bootleg FF7.
 
Still no progress on HQ movies; they simply won't play and black screen (as if they are not being read, shortly after cuts to gameplay). I've tried many things and nothing works. What's next?
 
hi all,
i just downloaded this bootleg config and all the mods for the full presets and everything works perfectly. However, I just want to know how would you let says change the save point from final fantasy x to crisis core and the prelude credits picture? Do I have to run bootleg again with a new setting? thanks
 
zxRise Againzt,
INFO: Intel Intel 965/963 Graphics Media Accelerator 2.0.0 - Build 8.14.10.1930

Unfortunately the game does not play well on some Intel graphics cards.
Try running the game in compatibility mode as described elsewhere in this thread.

Please share your results so that other Intel GPU users can also enjoy a Bootleg FF7.
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Changed compatibility mode and changed OpenGL configuration, but the game won't even load up now? :s
 
You may need to update your video card drivers.
This video card may not support all the features offered by Aali's current OpenGL driver.

zxRise Againzt,
INFO: Intel Intel 965/963 Graphics Media Accelerator 2.0.0 - Build 8.14.10.1930
I still believe it is an issue with your video card and driver.
This is from the Intel web site:
The integrated graphics controller of the Intel® G965 Express Chipset and Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset supports hardware acceleration of OpenGL* applications in 16-bit and 32-bit color depths. OpenGL 1.5 is the latest version currently supported by the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Drivers on this chipset. Drivers that come with Windows* or that are downloaded from Windows* Update typically do not support OpenGL. For optimal performance of OpenGL applications, install the latest graphics drivers from Intel. Also, exit any running background applications or programs that run in the Windows task bar.

    Download the latest graphics drivers for the Intel G965 Express Chipset
    Download the latest graphics drivers for the Mobile Intel GM965 Express Chipset (Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family)

If that is not your exact card, check out this Intel video card driver download page.
 
Thank you!!

Downloaded the latest driver and FFVII still didn't run.. So I unchecked all options in the compatibility tab except run as admin and changed it to run in WinXP instead and it loaded perfectly!!

Although, I don't know if the battle screen is meant to look like this (which I doubt) or if I have done something wrong?

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Thanks for your patience and support!!
 
This is related to Menu Overhaul. Please refrain there to see. Also look at the first post of that thread.
 
For the love of Baby Jesus, can no one help me?

I've downloaded every file and I still can't get the HQ movies to work (any of them) even though they install w/ Bootleg. They fail to load and skip to gameplay! I've pretty much exhausted all possibilties over here...

If someone could help me out with this: All i want is HQ movies, with or without Bootleg.

Can someone write out a step by step process?? Otherwise, I don't want to play this game at all without HQ movies...
 
Blueknavish,
This problem is mentioned in the HD Movies Thread.
There is no standard solution to make the FMV's work on every system.
This issue is most likely an incompatibility between your system and the OpenGL driver.
Try using an older version of the mpeg driver such as the one included in the 0.7.8 OpenGL archive.
Update your codecs with a comprehensive pack like the K-Lite Codec pack.  The decoder is already included in Aali's driver so this should have no effect.
Make sure your monitor's refresh rate is set to the correct value, usually 60Hz or 120Hz.  Sometimes Windows forces 59Hz and this causes problems.
Update your video card drivers to the latest version.
Run Windows Update and install all of the current updates.

This issue is most likely driver related.  Focus on updating all of your hardware drivers to the most current.  Stop all unnecessary programs from running.  Disable multiple displays.  Close Explorer.exe via a batch file before running FF7.  I'm throwing every trick at this now.  It will eventually work if you can just find the conflict. 

Hopefully this issue will disappear with the forthcoming OpenGL driver.
 
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never used it before til I am having to do a complete reinstall but i really like this bootleg.
Just curious, is there a lot to be gained from using the remix with it? seems like most things remix has, the bootleg installs seperately, no ?
 
The main reason to install the remix is because it has Apz Cloud included with it, you can still find that model seperately if you know how to use google  8)
 
True, just wondering are you guys gonna make a version that doesn't require Remix? its a massive file full of outdated junk
 
would it be possible to make the bootleg configurator a little bit more flexible? what i mean is that let say you want to change certain mods you can just go back to the configurator and switch it instead of having to uninstall everything?
 
The answer to both questions is yes. However, that is not for now, as there are still a lot to do before.
 
1 small idea on the thought of uninstalling and reinstalling, why not make bootleg not modify any of the games original files, i know this sounds stupid but think about it, the person installs the original game, then instead of overwriting those original files they keep them, and instead what we do is make a copy of the original files and rename them from flevel to xlevel (this is just a example) and then we make a copy of FF7.exe and hex edit the copy to for example look for xlevel instead of flevel, then everytime someone wants to play the modded game they just click on the modded EXE (or a loader or menu of some kind to make mod switching even easier) and they can keep their original game intact, and if they ever want to install other mods their original game files are still there and can be copied for a new mod easily. (the only big problem i can see with this idea is that it may take up more space but it does allow users to have more then 1 mod installed)
anyway this may be a stupid idea, i am really tired right now but it sounded good in my head, and if you don't like the idea feel free to ignore it.
 
No need to read all your post, only by the beginning I understand your whole point and I think it's an excellent idea!

This could be done without too much rewriting, by just not copying a file from the setup folder. The process could possibly be totally removed for that file, but it would mean A LOT of rewriting and a lot of more checks. The final Bootleg (wait, what am I saying? There will no final version, there will always be something new to add) would have all the possible choices for this.
 
not sure if anyone gives a rats ass but here is how i got the HQ movies to work w/ mods: (thanks to Brat)

1. Install ff7102zx
2. Install ff7_opengl-0.7.8b and adjust .cfg file (older driver?)
3. Install FMVRes (w/ all .bin files)
4. Download all 1280smooth .rar files
5. Extract all files to a random folder
6. Copy and paste (overwrite) those files into C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII\movies
7. Run ff7moviedirr2
8. Install M004d
9. Install ff7music_install_15112
10. Run FF7Music and click run FF7.exe
 
wow bootleg really rocks. so much easier to get everything installed now and really nice to actually be able to use the remix fixes. This was done a while ago but i didnt see it in action til now and i just wanna say kudos PB and vgr and whoever else worked on it, kranmer probably.
 
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