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[BlackDaemon]

[annoyment]

Thanks for clarifying, I meant separate (i.e. not equal) from the poster of the video RhymeKidder shared. Also, didn't look into yer backlog much so I stupidly stated RPCS3 being the main interest, so sorry about that BTW. As for "a bit", feeling it would help to spread the word about this one, even by a nonexistent margin. Thanks again mate

[BlackDaemon]

[annoyment]

Next issue: How does one fool StarForce without NoCD? I have zero EXP in using utilities for this crap, and actually using them backfires on me
PLS hjaelp, public or PM, would really wanna suceed on me olde genuine junk without wasting a disc...
And apart from this sad story, no, I had no other progress in gathering and contributing any info for this cause, sry ppl
Windows is shutting down

[BlackDaemon]

annoyment,

Proper .mdf/.mds image and drive emulator using Alcohol 120%/Daemon Tools (with RMPS emulation enabled, if i remember correctly). If you're not using Daemon Tools Pro, which allows to emulate IDE drive (e.t. using SCSI virtual drive), then you need to physically disable your other CD/DVD drives, if they present in system. Also, i remember, that it's was possible to make CD-copy SF protected game on CD-RW, but it requires CD-ROM drive, which can't determine disc type (e.t., that it's writable disc, and not original press disc). Found about copying SF CD's . Btw, also there was a SF drivers patch, which allows to run it on Windows Vista.

[Meddle]

I think I remember that you needed a USB connected CD/DVD drive for a copied disc to work with physical hardware.

[annoyment]

Nearly there: For the mod I dare to say it but one might call it final.
Every decap/split finisher works without a hitch, even with the buggy nature of me laptop (when I vertically split the helmed light-hater once on counter, in The Lower Tower area, his right side disappeared for a sec then reappeared for the rest of its slow-motion sequence, couldn't repeat that glitch so I attribute it to the said laptop's nature). For the conclusion I'll replace the trial with the US on my 8.1 and try one last time (with PlexTools Pro) to play the US on XP SP2 host desktop "raw" (as is).
One note though (if this has been distressed I'll do so again, IDK), if one's keen on using DRM-fixes, for the Trilogy version use exclusively the supplied NoDVD by RhymeKidder, and RLD's NoCD for all others (in which the former wasn't made for due to protection bypass incompatibilities). Then use the latest mod. This tip will IMO ensure (or assure, dunno) the most stable experience on whatever release of T2T one opts for. Just tutoring
EDIT: One thing to ask BTW, for stability (or preservance or originality or something similar) sake, is it possible for the mod to apply itself without disturbing the initial integrity of POP3 (or at least make it reversible after playtime), due to the said EXE's new trait after the mod being applied (the noted ability to open it directly admin-free) might back away some (who seek in preserving its initial state on every step, incl. its Program Files, for example StarForce itself and hfric ) from utilising the mod's wonderful uses ?
Windows is shutting down

[RhymeKidder]

[annoyment]

[RhymeKidder]

[annoyment]

[Shattered]

I just tried it on the Non-StarForce and uncracked Trilogy version of T2T. I set the ini file to unlock the videos, but the video gallery isn't enabled in the menu so I'm not sure if the mod is working.

Same result when using the NoDVD for the trilogy version and RELOADED's crack. It's the latest version of the mod.

[RhymeKidder]

You could check decaps. Or open task manager and check if it's running on 1 cpu only. I'm not sure why gallery isn't unlocking for you since it works here.

Is your binkw32.dll 190KB (mod) and not 188KB (old)?


edit:
@annoyment has the best idea - can you run POP3.exe and does it complain about not using the PrinceOfPersia.exe launcher?

[Shattered]

Yes, binkw32.dll is the mod. It's running on 1 cpu (pop3.exe). PrinceOfPersia.exe is running on all cpu's.

I will test decaps if someone can upload a savegame.

[RhymeKidder]

Sounds like mod is working. Large changes to mouse value should be working..

This should get you near the Bowery. Sneak up on archer - LMB + LMB + E = torso cut.
http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?fi ... 5565223955


I'll look into gallery some more anyway. Fixed battle hud to always upper-left align. Menu centering is even more messy.