[FF7] Original and Outdated Tutorial - Bootleg Configurator

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If your not sure where to get a vanilla FF7 you can unzip PitBrat's file:  ff7102zx.zip    The download link for this file is on page one of this post I believe. Look around you'll find it....  It has a vanilla FF7.exe file in it that you can use for future modding.  There are other places to acquire it, that's just the quickest one I can think of right of hand.
 
I'm already made a few improvements for the next release of Bootleg.
I've fixed to faded faces problem with the PRP models.
It really bothered me that all the field models had that faded pink tint to their eyes.
Now you can see the whites of their eyes.
It's a subtle change, but it makes an huge difference.

I also fixed another problem with Bloodshot's HQ Bike model.  Another one of Cloud's body parts was attached to the wrong model.

Please let me know of any mods that just have to go into the next release.
What do y'all think of some of the new soundtracks that are available?
How about these tracks:
3-06 - The Nightmare's Beginning-rev8.ogg    Bryan Bilocura  NetHead - Remastered Song   Qhimm FILE
3-16 - Interrupted by Fireworks-rev18.ogg    Bryan Bilocura  NetHead - Remastered Song   Qhimm FILE
3-20 - Buried in the Snow-v.2.ogg            Bryan Bilocura  NetHead - Remastered Song   Qhimm FILE
JenovaRemix.ogg                              SymphoniC       New Music Track             Qhimm FILE

I also need to sort through all the field textures to find the ones with palette glitches.
I'd appreciate any information on identified glitches.

Thanks,
-PitBrat
 
I've already added those ogg's to my music that I use in-game.  I highly recommend others use them too.  They are really great.  It would be cool if you could incorporate them into your bootleg Pit.  That's also really awesome that you fixed the eyes so they're not pink anymore.  Should make a huge difference I think...  Also I wanted to ask... what ice textures were missing from kela51's ice spell mods?  just out of curiosity cause I thought they were looking good already.  I'll be curious too see all the new additions as your work progresses.
 
Vegadawg2,
Those darn averaged pink eyes were one of my biggest complaints with the PRP.
They look so much better now.

Kela51's ice 2 and 3 textures were missing.

I was hoping Covarr would incorporate the new tracks into his FF7Music installer.
In the meantime, they will be assimilated.

I've added new FMV options based on your suggestions: DLPB+Trojack, DLPB+Trojack+Grimmy.
I also fixed an issue with Trojack's videos not installing properly.

EDIT:
Added a new Soundtrack Option: 3-06 - The Nightmare's Beginning-rev8.ogg, 3-16 - Interrupted by Fireworks-rev18.ogg, 3-20 - Buried in the Snow-v.2.ogg, JenovaRemix.ogg.
Added Any CD Loader DLL Version
+Fixed Broken Field Models HAGB.HRC, IBGD.HRC, CQGA.HRC
+Fixed Broken World Models: CID.HRC, DLB.HRC, BCC2.RSD

Are there any other great songs for the Bootleg soundtrack?

Now I'm compiling a list of all the glitched field textures.
I need to identify only the glitched lighting textures.
There's an option to removed the glitched textures so that the lights will pulsate and flash as expected.
Except for the lack of color cycling, I can't tell much of a difference between the hi res glitched lighting textures and the originals.

If anyone can give me the file name of even just one glitched textures, please do!
Check the APP.LOG after playing and make a note of any glitches.

Thanks,
-PitBrat
 
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I would really like to help this project as much as I can!

Also I was wondering if you see that I sent you a PM :P
 
Bootleg 0032 with BFE is ready for DOWNLOAD.

I made some major changes under the hood.
I'm running test installs to make sure everything is in working order,
but there are too many combinations to test everything.
Because of Bootleg's growing complexity, BFE is essential.
Bootleg and BFE are now merged into one package.

New Mods to Download:
HQ_opening_credits.zip                          Grimmy          Opening Credits                         Qhimm FILE
hq_vids_2.7z                                    Grimmy          Midgar canon firing, Nanaki's ending    Qhimm FILE
missing_hq.zip                                  Grimmy          Rufus, Sephiroth and Meteor             Qhimm FILE
New_opening.7z                                  Grimmy          New Opening FMV                         Qhimm FILE
3-06 - The Nightmare's Beginning-rev8.ogg       Bryan Bilocura  NetHead - Remastered Song               Qhimm FILE
3-16 - Interrupted by Fireworks-rev18.ogg       Bryan Bilocura  NetHead - Remastered Song               Qhimm FILE
3-20 - Buried in the Snow-v.2.ogg               Bryan Bilocura  NetHead - Remastered Song               Qhimm FILE
JenovaRemix.ogg                                 SymphoniC       New Music Track                         Qhimm FILE
tank_and_pirate_ship.zip                        kuroda masahiro Tank and Pirate Ship Model Replacements Qhimm FILE
FF7anyCD DLL version.zip                        Kranmer         Any CD Loader                           Qhimm FILE

New in Bootleg 0032:
    Added Grimmy's FMV's
    Added FMV Options: DLPB+Trojack, DLPB+Trojak+Grimmy
    Added New Soundtrack Option: 3-06 - The Nightmare's Beginning-rev8.ogg, 3-16 - Interrupted by Fireworks-rev18.ogg, 3-20 - Buried in the Snow-v.2.ogg, JenovaRemix.ogg
    Added Glitched Field Texture Removal Option
    Added Vehicles Models from tank_and_pirate_ship.zip
    Added Any CD Loader DLL Version
    Added Event Logging to Bootleg.log
    Updated Buggy Texture
    Updated FacePalmer
    Optimized Remix Installation
    Optimized Kernel Patching
    +Fixed Broken Field Models HAGB.HRC, IBGD.HRC, CQGA.HRC
    +Fixed Broken World Models: CID.HRC, DLB.HRC, BCC2.RSD
    +Fixed Cloud's Masamune Alignment
    +Fixed Faded Eyes on Field Models
    +Fixed Missing Trojak FMV's
    +Fixed Sailor Models Installation

I've completely revamped the way Remix installs.  Bootleg extracts and utilizes Remix resources without running the crappy Remix installer.  Also, the Hardcore Mod is no longer installed unless specified.  These changes significantly speed up the Bootleg process. 

There is also a Bootleg.log file in the game folder.  It's useful to understand how Bootleg works and when it fails.

I'm preparing the script to allow selective installation of mods.
Which method is best:
    -control over every individual mod regardless of the impact that one missing mod has on others
    -control over groups of dependent mods so that the result is always playable
Though it's much easier just to add an on/off switch for every mod, I'm leaning toward grouping mods so that the final installation is always viable.

Glitched lighting textures are still abundant.
Please let me know the names of any glitched textures you discover!
I noticed broken lighting in at least one texture that did not throw a 'glitch' error:
    mds7_15_00.png
A complete list of glitched and broken textures is a great resource for the FacePalmer project.
Here's what I have so far:
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blin70_1_15_00.pngblin70_1_16_00.pngeals_1_15.pngeals_1_16.pngeleout_15_00.pngeleout_16_00.pngmd8brdg_15_00.pngmds5_1_15_00.pngmds5_5_15_00.pngmds7_15_00.pngmds7_15_002.pngsbwy4_6_15_00.pngtin_1_15_00.pngtin_2_15_00.pngtin_3_15_00.pngtin_4_15_00.png
Please, let me know how to make Bootleg better!
Thanks,
-PitBrat
 
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I want to try this out so bad but the farthest I got was after an error in bootleg.exe it ran FF7.exe but no music showed the menu screen then completely black, but you can see barret's text window...then I closed and tried to restart application and it just closes immediately...it said it couldn't fin ff7music_install_1518.exe but it's right there in the folder with the rest of the mods and bootleg...also when bootleg.exe finishes installing does it just immediately and abruptly close by itself? page 6 you have a list of all the mods needed and I checked off every single one using notepad..even the bunny outfits which sounds ridiculous that if you didn't have that mod that it would prevent installation...I can play the regular remix fine with new music even used highwind and tried out the advent children cloud mod and worked like a charm...any help would be appreciated.
 
I have ALL MODS the bootleg log file shows everything completed successfully, when I click on FF7.exe it says : "you have an error in your config file some options may not have been parsed" word for word...then it proceeds to load the game I see the credits with the music then I get to the screen with cloud in the background and I can choose only new game since I have no save...right when I go to new game I get a black screen...no opening fmv at the beginning of new game....what the heck is going on?
 
F|at|ine____,
No, installation shouldn't end abruptly.  FF7_OPENGL.CFG opens up in notepad for you to configure resolution.  After that, the BOOTLEG_README.TXT opens.  When you close the readme, then Bootleg.exe exits.
Set Bootleg.exe to run as administrator.  Right click on Bootleg.exe, choose Properties, go to the Compatibility tab and check Run this program as an administrator.
Are you starting with a full, unmodified install of a legitimate CD-ROM version of FF7?

When you install Bootleg, use the BFE configurator.
Run 'BFE.exe' instead of Bootleg.exe.

What are the last few lines in 'Bootleg.log'?

Bootleg will complete without mods like Bunny Girls and Sailor Moon.  Just make sure those mods are not selected when you start Bootleg.

Sometimes on Windows Vista and 7 UAC can interfere.  Try installing FF7 to a non system folder like 'C:\games\Final Fantasy VII\'.
What version of Windows are you using?  Is it a U.S. version?
 
This is the last few lines of bootleg log:
Phoenix Rejuvenation Project completed.
Updating Sephiroth model . . .
Sephiroth completed.
Searching for "FacePalmer.zip" in "G:\bootleg\"
Installing FacePalmer Field Textures . . .
Extracting "FacePalmer.zip"
FacePalmer completed.
Searching for "Field Files Pack 1.rar" in "G:\bootleg\"
Installing sl1982's Field Enhancement . . .
Field Enhancement completed.
Installing yarLson's Field Textures . . .
Searching for "yarLson Field Upscale Project v0.35.zip" in "G:\bootleg\"
Field Textures completed.
Deglitching Lighting . . .

I installed everywhere my bootleg folder is 20 GB's lol worked on this for 7 hours, I even opened command prompt and loaded manually through there...I use windows xp pro...haven't tried BFE.exe or run through Administrator just used bootleg.exe didn't think it would be necessary...after clean install of original ff7 cd's then bootleg.exe is there anything else I do? is it my specs of my pc? it isn't a dual core...it's a older pc but it runs remix and other stuff perfectly.
 
You'll need to install the XP Service Packs.  Bootleg requires XP Service Pack 2 or newer.
Set Bootleg.exe to run as administrator.

Run BFE.exe and uncheck 'Remove Glitched' under 'Field Textures.'

Make sure that there are no other program running during installation.
Disable Virus software during installation just to be sure.
Don't access the Final Fantasy VII install folder during installation.
If a file from the FF7 install folder is open or even selected in explorer, Bootleg might fail.

Run BFE.exe to install Bootleg!
 
I do get a "FORFILES" folder error after face palm texture install....
 
now it works but without sound....the textures don't really look cleaned up either....have no idea what is going on...
 
ok newest error..."Failed to load shaders check APP log for more information"
 
F|at|ine____,
FacePalmer updates the majority of the field scenes.
Bootleg requires all 20 FacePalmer files: FacePalmer.part01.rar thru FacePalmer.part20.rar.
If any of the FacePalmer.part.?? files is missing, Bootleg won't update those field graphics.

I discovered a potential bug in the way Bootleg installs avatars and FF7Music.
If you're using 'ff7music_install_15111.exe' there isn't a problem.
I've fixed the error.  Expect an update soon.

The other problems you're experiencing seem related to file access.
Are you using antivirus software or data encryption or compression on the FF7 install drive?
 
I downloaded and have everything Facepalm 1-20 RAR and ZIP along with the torrent file facepalm.zip and went to the forum and downloaded the script as well...with music all I have to do is open the ff7music player and open the game through there....just want to make it, it's full potential...it doesn't look much different from the remix...and the opening video looks exactly as the ps1 intro...doesn't look very clean and the music doesn't sync correctly...that can be a hardware thing...but I am a lot further than I was...it is actually playable now! it is very strict in installing
 
I updated the required files list.
File names must match exactly.
There are two versions of FacePalmer: FacePalmer.zip and the 20 FacePalmer.part??.rar files.
You do not need both versions.

From the Bootleg.log you posted, the Remix updates and Avalanche are the only mods installed.
Bootleg must complete and display the Bootleg_Readme file before mods are installed to the game folder.
 
Everything went through in the install...it finished with opening the opengl config file and the bootleg read me...I installed the default of all the options that were selected through BFE.exe...the game was playable just didn't see much of a difference between this and remix except sound effects and the intro was the original intro didn't look that much cleaned up then again I'm on a 50 inch sony bravia
 
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