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QUOTE (Y_Less @ Dec 21 2005, 18:08)

Double post, sorry. I managed to completely redo the launcher, although it is bigger than the original. It has the -debug command switch, Debug=1 in the ini or a checkbox in the launcher. Not bad considering I couldn't program in Delphi yesterday. Linky (right-click save as).

Try removing units from the uses section that you don't use.

[poedgirl]

While I don't have this patch installed, GTA LC starts up (shows the menu), but it says there's no audio hardware. After applying this patch I get the error: "Error while initializing GTA: LC" just after the intro movie.

[Y_Less]

Which patch? The launcher? You need to run the game by the launcher, don't just run GTA-VC.EXE

[Ben]

The launcher update that makes LC compatible with the Aussie VC I'm assuming.

@poedgirl - you're best off waiting until Hammer updates the launcher again, which should be within the next few weeks I'd imagine, if all goes well . Although installing this "patch" should fix your problems.

[Hammer83]

Sorry guys, it's taking me forever to find corresponding offsets in the two german executables that I received. I'm done with the launcher and the asi, but vcopcode is still long way before completion. I was hoping to get it done today, but it appears that I can't. Lets hope I'll be done next weekend.

[Craig Kostelecky]

LAUNCHER UPDATE!

With this version, we now fully support every known exe of Vice City. Also since Hammer recoded (almost?) the entire thing, replays now work! And Y_Less's debug switch has been added to the official version. There may be more, but Hammer will have to let you know what the details are.

Download the launcher update here.

This could use extensive testing. So please use this right away and report anything out of the ordinary.

EDIT by Ben:

There is a potential problem with the audio paths in this download. Go to Show Config, click Advanced, and go to the Audio tab. In the bottom right-hand corner, click Verify Paths. There will most likely be 2 errors:

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AUDIOLC\POLICE.MP3 is not found

and

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AUDIOLC\MISCOM.MP3 is not found

To fix these, simply replace the MP3 with WAV in the path box (if you have GTA3 audio), or click Restore (if you don't have GTA3 audio).

I think this is a simple ini file fix though, so Hammer should be able to release an update to it soon . Fixed in the download link.

Also, note that the replay feature might not work in debug mode (but it definitely works in normal game mode). Before doing any testing, might I recommend getting the latest version of the code - DBUG.SCM (7th or 8th March, 2006) and MAIN.SCM (13th or 14th March 2006), depending on where you live .

To use the debug scm, go to Show Config -> Advanced ->Debug, and tick the "Use Debug Scm".

This post has been edited by benisablink182fan on Monday, Mar 27 2006, 05:01

[Ben]

Excellent work Hammer. Just downloaded it - I took the day off school to study, but I might get some time this arvo to try it out. I'll update the checklist with this as well. Great work - I bet those stunters will be happy now that the replay works . And you remembered to change the heli height ! You're the best !

[Ben]

PROBLEM!

Breathe easy, it's only a minor one ! Just installed the new launcher (extracted the rar file onto my LC directory) and for some reason, I opened up the show config (just to see what was different). And, I clicked Verify Paths for the audio, and got 2 errors.

The first was AUDIOLC\POLICE.MP3, which doesn't exist - it should be AUDIOLC\POLICE.WAV

And the second was AUDIOLC\MISCOM.MP3, which should also be AUDIOLC\MISCOM.WAV

I've edited the first post and Craig's (the one with the update) to indicate this, so hopefully people shouldn't have any problems. I'm just going to go and do some minor testing in-game. Anything else and I'll post about it .

Also, I have a question - could we please get some sort of detailed instructions on how to get the debug option working? Doesn't really worry me as I'll just use the old way of manually replacing the scm, but some people might be curious. Be sure to update the first post and Craig's post with any instructions though .

[Hammer83]

Either use -debug command line switch (one-time solution) or check "Use Debug Scm" on Debug page in launcher config (permanent)

[Ben]

Thanks Hammer.

Another problem of sorts - replay doesn't work in debug mode (doing it the manual way). Not a biggie, and I don't really see the need to fix it. I'll update the first post and Craig's just so people know. It does work on a normal scm though, and I don't know about the debug tick option (haven't tested that yet). I'd suggest getting the latest version of the code before doing any testing though - DBUG.scm (8/3/06 or 3/8/06) and MAIN.scm (14/3/06 or 3/14/06).

Apart from that, everything looks good .

What's with the vcversion.dll file - what does it do? Is it for debug outputs so that it provides information on what version of VC people are using (just a wild guess !)?

[Craig Kostelecky]

Ini file updated in the download. Thanks Ben.

[Ben]

No worries . I've just updated those 2 posts though to reflect this (in case people are too lazy to look).

[Konstantinos]

Heh. There goes my resolution to take a break from LC
Anyway... two things to report about the new launcher. Firstly, if you launch the game from the config, it won't react on a change of the debug status. You'll have to exit config and then run the game. Secondly, replay only works sporadically. Still an improvement.

[SteaVor]

QUOTE (benisablink182fan @ Mar 27 2006, 04:17)

What's with the vcversion.dll file - what does it do?  Is it for debug outputs so that it provides information on what version of VC people are using (just a wild guess !)?

It stores the offsets that differ in different versions of gta-vc.exe(1.00/1.1/Australian/German) I suppose.

[Ben]

Ahh, ok. Makes sense I spose .

@Hammer - I sent Craig an update of the american.gxt file earlier, where I removed some of the stats values that only apply to VC (like property budget, fashion budget, stores robbed, distance travelled in golf cart, etc.), but I have a problem in that only the names have been removed from the stats page (eg - so instead of saying "Distance travelled in golf cart 0.00", it now says "<blank space> 0.00". I'm thinking that some sort of EXE hack should be able to get around this - any thoughts?

If you want a copy of the file to test out in-game, just PM me .

[Hammer83]

QUOTE (SteaVor @ Mar 29 2006, 01:44)

QUOTE (benisablink182fan @ Mar 27 2006, 04:17) What's with the vcversion.dll file - what does it do?  Is it for debug outputs so that it provides information on what version of VC people are using (just a wild guess !)? It stores the offsets that differ in different versions of gta-vc.exe(1.00/1.1/Australian/German) I suppose.

Yes, that's right. In fact i think it might be useful to other people as well who want to make it simple to write memory 'hacks' for Vice City. Just supply the offset to 1.0 US and it will convert it to the target version. I'll upload the updated source to the launcher once I sort out the hosting issues. If anyone wants to try it out before that, PM me.

benisablink182fan, I would assume it is possible to remove those lines. I even have suspicion where to find it and how much effort it will involve. If I get to work on LC this weekend, I'll see if it is easy or not.

[Ben]

Hammer, after refining the gxt, I've added the stats values back in seeing as you can disable them completely through the exe - if you want the most up-to-date gxt, you can grab it here.

However, as I had to re-write several strings, I should be able to just tell you which to disable (if it's that easy). The one's that aren't used in LC are:

1. DISTGOL
2. DISTGOM
3. PROPOWN
4. STFT_04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
5. STFT_21, 22, 23
6. STPR_1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
7. ST_BRK
8. ST_FASH
9. ST_ICEC
10. ST_LOAN
11. ST_MOVI
12. ST_PHOT
13. ST_PROP
14. ST_STOR
15. ST_WEAP
16. TOP_SHO

Not all of these appear by default - 1, 2, 3, 8, 13, 14, and 15 definitely do. As for the STFT's, I'm not sure - I don't think so (I think they're all the best times for car races, rc races, etc.). And the STPR's are the property names for the stats, which don't appear by default.

1 and 2 are golf cart distances
3 are all race times
4 - more race times
5 - property names in stats
6 - bloodring kills
7 - "ice cream" sold
8 - visits from loan sharks
9 - movie stunts
10 - photos taken
11 - property budget
12 - stores knocked off
13 - weapons budget
14 - top shooting range score

Anything else you need to know, just PM me .

[Ben]

The gxt in that post (^) is now the final. All other gxts so far can be found there too .

Hammer, this is something to look into later when you've got the time - I'm just posting it now so I don't forget .

You mentioned a while back that you had looked in the EXE and not found a way to change the weapons slots. There's been a few developments since then, so perhaps you might like to take another look. Here (DexX's post) is a link I found in the Weapons topic (thanks space ) which might be of some use.

There may also be that issue with the shotgun and the police car that needs to be fixed at some stage as well - I'm waiting for feedback on that though.

Cheers .

[Konstantinos]

@ben: I remember that both the squad cars and the criminals on 'Vigilante' now have the proper, GTA3 shotgun (firing 5 pellets). I didn't mention it in my bug report as it wasn't on the list.

[Ben]

Cheers .