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Library of the Ancients => Final Fantasy IV Research & Development => Topic started by: Veta on September 19, 2009, 05:13:07 PM
Title: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: Veta on September 19, 2009, 05:13:07 PM
I'm trying to make a FFIV parody, GBA, by replacing one of the languages (German) with the parody script made by WhiteFlagofWar on GameFAQs. I've barely figured it out, any pointers would be appreciated. Also, the parody script is only for the main story, so I would highly appreciate it if you guys could help me with some NPC dialogs and/or class commands/magic/whatever.
:edit:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WH1TMPRI
Here's the version .002 of my parody hack! much smaller in side, it is 178 KBs. :laugh:
Title: Re: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: Veta on September 20, 2009, 05:57:17 PM
Umm.... I think I posted this in the wrong topic.
anyway, the start is going along smoothly. One thing, how do I change the enemies' names?
Also, how to add scenes? I want to add some dialogs to the part in the beginning when Cecil attacks the Wizards and takes their crystal.
Title: Re: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: Dragonsbrethren on September 20, 2009, 06:21:32 PM
All of the text is stored in the script - all of it. One giant block, which is highly unusual.
As for adding events, no idea. I don't think anyone has ever documented the GBA version's event script. My guess is that it's nothing like the original, given how differently the rest of the data is stored.
Title: Re: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: Veta on September 20, 2009, 07:17:47 PM
I tried editing the monster's German names to English in the script, and saved it, but it doesn't show up. I did this for the first two monster types shown in the airship. For some odd reason, however, the magic spells (Blue Fang, Red Fang) Works in the change. :scared:
Title: Re: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: Dragonsbrethren on September 20, 2009, 07:29:45 PM
Ah, those are unique monsters, and have their own names separate from the normal Floating Eyeball and Zu. Try changing the second instance of those names you find, they should be near the end of the original FF4 monsters.
Title: Re: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: Veta on September 20, 2009, 08:36:40 PM
Thanks!
For now, the only things I need help is some jokes for the NPCs. I can't come up with dialogs for all of them!
Or can I.... :banonsmash:
Title: Re: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: Veta on September 20, 2009, 09:39:53 PM
Will you spend 15 minutes to 5 hours of playing per week on this hack?
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Title: Re: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: bond697 on September 20, 2009, 10:25:19 PM
just post an ips every once in a while or however often you want.
Title: Re: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: Veta on September 20, 2009, 11:07:31 PM
It goes all the way up to right when you are able to move your character for the first time. The patch modifies all the dialogs in that room by the NPCs, and two guards in the next room to the south, one guard to the north.
To play, use FFIV Europe version. When at the language selection screen, select Parody.
I can't attach a file, says it's toolarge. So here's a Megauypload.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1AIWNCXM
Title: Re: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: bond697 on September 20, 2009, 11:33:54 PM
what did you use to make the patch? that seems way too big for just a few lines of text.
Title: Re: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: Veta on September 20, 2009, 11:36:30 PM
Umm... I just got this Cartographer, then modified the scripts with Notepad II... I didn't take out the other languages, just replace German.
Then I used Lunar IPS patcher to make the patch.
Title: Re: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: Dragonsbrethren on September 21, 2009, 04:13:29 AM
what did you use to make the patch? that seems way too big for just a few lines of text.
That's the nature of this game's script (all of the text is in one big block - shorten or extend one line, and it all shifts). Veta, I didn't even think about that when I suggested Lunar IPS to you. You should probably use KaioShin's xdelta UI instead. It's about as simple to use as Lunar IPS, and the patch will be much smaller. (xdelta can handle moving data without duplicating it in the patch.) You can get that at Romhacking.net too.
Title: Re: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: bond697 on September 21, 2009, 07:16:56 AM
Veta, I didn't even think about that when I suggested Lunar IPS to you. You should probably use KaioShin's xdelta UI instead. It's about as simple to use as Lunar IPS, and the patch will be much smaller. (xdelta can handle moving data without duplicating it in the patch.)
this is what i figured was going on, although it's not phrased properly . spent some time reading about xdelta the other day. you beat me to suggesting it. :tongue:
Title: Re: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: Veta on September 21, 2009, 07:51:06 PM
Let's see if I can attach the new patch to the first page. It's at 178 or something kb. Check it out!
Title: Re: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: Veta on September 23, 2009, 10:53:50 PM
Soooo..... Comments? Thoughts? :hmm:
Title: Re: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: Dragonsbrethren on September 24, 2009, 08:02:43 PM
I don't have a GBA emulator or any ROMs on this computer, so I can't really offer any just yet.
Title: Re: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: bond697 on September 24, 2009, 10:34:39 PM
sorry, i've been too busy to play any games at all lately.
Title: Re: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: Veta on February 18, 2010, 08:22:22 PM
Well, I haven't been able to work on this project since.... Long time. But I plan to once I have enough time. Aside from playing SNES hacks, posting in my RPG site, and playing my new video games, that is. It'll most likely take place in Summer.
However, if somebody would like to pick up the rubble and help out before I work on it, it'll be much appreciated. Just PM me. I already have the script for the entire game. Just gotta incorporate them.
Title: Re: TEH FFIV Parody project
Post by: Veta on May 22, 2010, 11:07:10 AM
I really doubt I may be able to work on this. If somebody wants to pick up the work and make funnies, just contact me through PM. I'll tell you how to do it, send you what I have so far, etc. I'm afraid it's not far.
All that's really required is to copy/paste text from the Parody script I have made and then paste it into the game script.