[FF7] Original and Outdated Tutorial - Bootleg Configurator

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I'm experiencing some troubles with the textures. There haven't been any changes in the background in any of the areas I've been to so far( I'm at nibelheim) and also the countdown doesn't show properly, i only see the top half of the numbers. I'm really new to modding and just wanted to play a good version of FF7. Before finding this(thank god i did! :lol:) I've tried using only the remix and the openGL but couldn't get that to work. I also installed the directx 5 driver out of accident in a previous install. Now I've reinstalled the game with bootleg and its running great except for the issues mentioned before. I tried to fix it by running the bootleg installer again without antivirus this time because i noticed that avalanche had been stopped due to the trojans. I figured that they were false. But it still hasn't been any changes. I'm running this on windows 7 64bit. Help would be very appreciated!  Other than that i really have to thank pitbrat and all the modders for this amazing piece of work  :)
 
yeah i know no harm in waiting so it's alright and well if you don't have permission for Grimmy's models can't you just make a note or link to that moddb page to download it ourselves but not in the Bootleg download just a note beside it linking to the page
 
Hello!

I just installed bootleg and a couple of mods and all works well BUT I can't hear any music playing.
What I tried so far is:
Opening ff7config and testing midi and sounddevices, both work
manually extract OSTre.7zip contents into a folder named "OSTRe"
tried to change the profile in the ff7music.exe under "file" from "Bootleg" do "OSTRe" or "PSF" or "Mp3" but nothing worked

I'm also slightly confused by the 2 music folders that I have. One is called "FF7Music" and there are the subfolders "Custom_Music" and "mp3" to be found there (And OSTRe" as well because I copied it there) and a FF7MUsic.ini
And the other one is the "ficedula" folder where there is the  ff7music.exe and also a folder named "OSTRe" which I copied there plus "mp3" and "psf"

Any suggestions for how to approach this? I don't really have any other ideas left...

Thanks in advance
 
Is there a way to turn down the music without turning down my computer's sound? It is waaay louder than my ventrilo sound. I tried through the in game sound volume but to no avail.
 
Load FF7Music.exe and click CONFIGURE.
Under the SETUP tab, you can control the volume level.
 
The FF7Music folder is the main folder where the songs belong.
Did you configure your sound device?

Q:Why is there no sound in the game?  Why is the music playing from a different sound device than the game sounds?
A:You need to configure the sound and/or MIDI device.
  Run .\FF7Config.exe as Administrator
  In the SOUND tab, select the 'Sound Driver'
  In the MIDI tab, select the 'MIDI Driver' and the 'MIDI Data'
  Click OK to save the settings
  Open the Volume Mixer
  Adjust the volume for the playback device, applications and FF7 executable

Also run FF7Music.exe and click CONFIGURE.
Under the SETUP tab, configure your Input and Output plugins.
 
I did the first part with the config. exe
Where can I find the Volume Mixer?

As for the ffmusic.exe: My Input Plugin is currently "in_vgmstream.dll" and I can't click on the configure button, is that ok or should it be changed and into what? My output plugin is out_wave.dll should I try a different one?

Thanks for helping me, I appreciate it :)
 
Those plugins should produce sound.

The volume mixer runs in the task tray next to the time and date.
 
Sadly, the volume mixer did not change anything (was at it's loudest beforehand anyway). What else could I try?
My logfile seems to find the necessary files but I did not hear anything...


File search paths:
   Custom_Music\
   OSTRe\
   FF7_PSF\
   mp3\
   psf\
   D:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc.\Final Fantasy VII\ficedula\
   .\
Files count: 95
Patch init done
----------------------------------------------
WM_ACTIVATEAPP

INITIALIZE DD/D3D START

DISPLAYCHANGE...

switcher.dll
MIDI set volume trans: 127->0; step=60

Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
MIDI stop

CSA6
CSR7
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
WM_ACTIVATEAPP

Key arival and hook
WM_ACTIVATEAPP

Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
reading midi file: MAKORO.mid

MAKORO.mid

Midi file matched! MAKORO
CSA6
CSR7
File counterpart 03 - Makou Reactor.ogg
Resolved to OSTRe\03 - Makou Reactor.ogg
Playing music
CSA6
CSR7
CSA8
Look for plugin for ogg
Init plugins
CSR9
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
Key arival and hook
MIDI stop

CSA6
CSR7
END UNINITIALIZE DD

WM_ACTIVATEAPP

DISPLAYCHANGE...
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Edit: When I disable the music plugin in the bootloader, the music works quite well but just not with the new customized music but the old original one...
 
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I'm experiencing some troubles with the textures. There haven't been any changes in the background in any of the areas I've been to so far( I'm at nibelheim) and also the countdown doesn't show properly, i only see the top half of the numbers. I'm really new to modding and just wanted to play a good version of FF7. Before finding this(thank god i did! :lol:) I've tried using only the remix and the openGL but couldn't get that to work. I also installed the directx 5 driver out of accident in a previous install. Now I've reinstalled the game with bootleg and its running great except for the issues mentioned before. I tried to fix it by running the bootleg installer again without antivirus this time because i noticed that avalanche had been stopped due to the trojans. I figured that they were false. But it still hasn't been any changes. I'm running this on windows 7 64bit. Help would be very appreciated!  Other than that i really have to thank pitbrat and all the modders for this amazing piece of work  :)
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Did you install Bootleg on a fresh ff7 as in untouched and erm did you disable UAC aswell as run it as administrator? Also for background changes did you select Facepalmer or the other options in the Bootleg?
 
Hello has anyone got a alternative link for the menu overhaul mod the given in the bootleg configurator is a dead link any help would be great thanks in advanced.
 
I got it to work, thanks a ton. Another question though, I'm at the part where I save Aerith and get Red. Is it normal that the boss at this part(Sample:H0512) was changed into a dog-like creature? Are there any other bosses that have changed?

edit1: Actually a whole lot of bosses around this part seem to be switched around. When I was suppose to fight Rufus I fought both the Machinegun elevator boss and Sample:H0152. Could this be one of the mods I have installed? It seems to big to not be scripted this way. edit2: I just fought Rufus on the bridge on my way out of Midgar. It seems as though I'm 1 boss behind what I should be. Anyone know what could be causing this?
 
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No, not possible to make a pack containing all mods.
The torrent would be over 21GB.
Also, some mod creators have requested that their work not be redistributed.


tifalockheart1983,
The TEMP folder might have spaces in the path.  This error is fixed for the next release.

I'm currently waiting on the new Red XIII model before I release 0039.  I would also like to wait for the new version of FF7Music.  I will release 0039 by the end of the month even if these 2 mods are not ready.
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The size is not the Problem. In most Torrent programs you are able to select the files you want to download, so you don't have to download the whole 21 GB, just what you need. The bigger Problem is to find people who want to seed and keep this huge Torrent running. The few mods that not shall be redistributed can be made available as a seperate download on mediafire.
 
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I got it to work, thanks a ton. Another question though, I'm at the part where I save Aerith and get Red. Is it normal that the boss at this part(Sample:H0512) was changed into a dog-like creature? Are there any other bosses that have changed?

edit1: Actually a whole lot of bosses around this part seem to be switched around. When I was suppose to fight Rufus I fought both the Machinegun elevator boss and Sample:H0152. Could this be one of the mods I have installed? It seems to big to not be scripted this way. edit2: I just fought Rufus on the bridge on my way out of Midgar. It seems as though I'm 1 boss behind what I should be. Anyone know what could be causing this?
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This is a bug in the current version of the Bootleg Configurator. Reinstall without mode switching fixed it for me. Just choose the original game mode. By the way, I beat that boss and it was hard as hell. After beating him I looked up the fight on Youtube thinking that I was a noob. It was a boss from the hardcore mode that somehow gets mixed in.

Be sure to do a clean install. Back up your save file. Uninstall FF7Music and FF7 from the Control Panel in that order. Reinstall FF7 and afterwards redo the bootleg configurator.
 
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This is a bug in the current version of the Bootleg Configurator. Reinstall without mode switching fixed it for me. Just choose the original game mode. By the way, I beat that boss and it was hard as hell. After beating him I looked up the fight on Youtube thinking that I was a noob. It was a boss from the hardcore mode that somehow gets mixed in.

Be sure to do a clean install. Back up your save file. Uninstall FF7Music and FF7 from the Control Panel in that order. Reinstall FF7 and afterwards redo the bootleg configurator.
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I reinstalled everything but now when I get into a battle the Limit and Wait bar are positioned over the character's name and the HP and  MP numbers are in the wrong position. I've tried 2 fresh installs and I still get the same thing.
 
The size is not the Problem. In most Torrent programs you are able to select the files you want to download, so you don't have to download the whole 21 GB, just what you need. The bigger Problem is to find people who want to seed and keep this huge Torrent running. The few mods that not shall be redistributed can be made available as a seperate download on mediafire.
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I have a PC that is always on and I work at an ISP. I have a fairly large pipe I can get away with using to seed a large torrent. I actually just downloaded all of the mods listed as supported by the most recent Bootleg and have them ready to go, I only had around 17-18GB though. I would be happy to seed but I would need to know what all I would need to do to stay current as the mods and bootleg develop. I may nee d a bit of help to make sure I have everything and that it is current. I can write a lit of all of the mods that I have downloaded currently if anyone would like me to seed everything.

On a bit of a side topic, I noticed a couple of files that I needed to change the file names because the bootleg link, which was working for both, had a slightly different name
 Below are the changes I made after clicking the link to the file in bootleg
Trish(aka Mike)s custom model pack ---> Trish(aka Mike)'s custom model pack
Trish(aka Mike)s custom model pack ---> Trish(aka Mike)_s custom model pack

1 is a weapon pack I believe and I can't remember what the second is. After changing the names bootleg said it was fine.

edit: Here is the list of mods I have the files for:
640sharp parts 1-3
640 smooth parts 1-3
1280 sharp parts 1-9
1280 smooth parts 1-6
Aeris_Patc-23_March_2011
Avalanche GUI v2.0.8
Avalanche High Res ( I would need to get low res as well)
Battle Scene Enhancement lgp use
Bootleg.zip (Contains Bootleg and BFE)
corel prison bonus.rar
eidoslogo.avi
ending2.avi
FacePalmer.part01.rar- 20
FacePalmer.zip (A fix I blieve)
ff7_enhanced_movies_1 part 1-3
ff7_enhanced_movies_2 parts 1-4
ff7music_install_15112.exe
ff7music_install_15113.exe
ff7_opengl-0.7.11b.zip
Field Files Pack 1-5
Final_fantasy_VII_Remix_v2-5-1_installer.exe
FL-BSE v0.1.1 UDP.zip
FL-BSE v0.1.zip
flevel_light_fix.bat
FL-WME Beta.exe
FMVRes.exe
FMVRes-1.bin parts 1-6
fmvs.rar
funeral&nibelheim-reworked.rar
Gjoerulv-1.0.5.rar
HQ_opening_credits.zip
hq_vids_2.7z
LastUsed.bp
Magochocobo Battle Scenes
magochocobo ff7 battle pack
magochocobo_ff7pack3
magochocobo png battle files
missing_hq
MO.exe
Movie.zip
movies.part1-4
New_opening.7z
NoCaitFMW.exe
opening.rar
OSTRe.7z
RetFMV.exe
sqlogo.part1-3
tank_and_pirate_ship
Trish(aka Mike)_s custom model pack
Trish(aka Mike)'s custom model pack
yarLson Field Upscale Project v0.35

I know it can be hard to decipher the specific mods these files are for. Any input is welcome, let me know if you would like me to put the whole torrent up.
 
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Did you install Bootleg on a fresh ff7 as in untouched and erm did you disable UAC aswell as run it as administrator? Also for background changes did you select Facepalmer or the other options in the Bootleg?
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Hi! As it turns out i hadnt disabled UAC and i hadnt selected facepalmer for background settings. I thought that facepalmer was included in the "bootlegged" option. I ran the bootleg with the facepalmer option chosen now and the backgrounds look great. thanks for the answer.
 
If your having problems, i posted a tutorial back on page 50(link below). Following it can fix multitudes of problems you may encounter with bootleg 38. I've updated it quite a few times since i've posted it, posting changes there.  Look for the giant quote.

https://www.ff7catalog.com/threads/8013/
 
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When I play windowed, if I activate another window and type, if any of the keys I type happen to be used as in-game keys, they pass into the game. For example, I have my main keys as "ASDF" and if I use any of those keys in a browser or IM window, it uses them in game, even without the window focused. How can I stop this?
 
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