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| − | I'm also known as "Tycho" on Strategycore forums. I've been learning about disassembly and C++ coding since December of 2011 because I wanted to mod the tank/cannon into a chaingun. I started playing with DOSbox but switched to the CE version and began focusing on its sound problems. I have tinkered with [[User:Seb76|Seb76]]'s UFOloader, added those fixes of my own, and rearranged Seb's INI file to make it less overwhelming to new users. I started helping Kyrub in his quest to convert UFOextender into one for Terror From the Deep but I guess I am now the main person doing it. You can find it here: [[file:TFTDextender.zip|TFTDextender]], as well as the original [[ | + | I'm also known as "Tycho" on Strategycore forums. I've been learning about disassembly and C++ coding since December of 2011 because I wanted to mod the tank/cannon into a chaingun. I started playing with DOSbox but switched to the CE version and began focusing on its sound problems. I have tinkered with [[User:Seb76|Seb76]]'s UFOloader, added those fixes of my own, and rearranged Seb's INI file to make it less overwhelming to new users. I started helping Kyrub in his quest to convert UFOextender into one for Terror From the Deep but I guess I am now the main person doing it. You can find it here: [[:file:TFTDextender.zip|TFTDextender]], as well as the original [[:file:UFOLoader.zip|UFOextender]]. |
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This section is about the loader I've been working on that is a conversion of the UFOloader which adds functionalities/fixes to the TFTD Collector's Edition (MS Windows version). The extender patches the program in memory, '''it does not modify the executable'''. The advantage is that it won't change the file on disk so there is little risk of destroying your game installation (still, it is wise to do a backup of your game folder before using this). It also means that any data mods that one may wish to use should not conflict. | This section is about the loader I've been working on that is a conversion of the UFOloader which adds functionalities/fixes to the TFTD Collector's Edition (MS Windows version). The extender patches the program in memory, '''it does not modify the executable'''. The advantage is that it won't change the file on disk so there is little risk of destroying your game installation (still, it is wise to do a backup of your game folder before using this). It also means that any data mods that one may wish to use should not conflict. | ||
*You need the VC2008 runtime to run this program. If you don't already have it installed, you can get it [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29 here]. Also if you want to use the mp3 patch, you need to have Windows Media Player installed. | *You need the VC2008 runtime to run this program. If you don't already have it installed, you can get it [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29 here]. Also if you want to use the mp3 patch, you need to have Windows Media Player installed. | ||
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By default most bug fixes and video pitch are enabled; there is a section in the INI for bug fixes in case you want to disable a fix. For the rest, you will need to enable them. To use, just unpack the zip file in your XCOM directory, edit the INI file with any simple text editor, like Window's notepad, and start the TFTDextender.exe file. It looks for a file named "UFO Defense.exe" (you can change this in the INI file). Of course, if your computer stops responding and starting chanting verses in an inhuman language, I don't take any responsability... | By default most bug fixes and video pitch are enabled; there is a section in the INI for bug fixes in case you want to disable a fix. For the rest, you will need to enable them. To use, just unpack the zip file in your XCOM directory, edit the INI file with any simple text editor, like Window's notepad, and start the TFTDextender.exe file. It looks for a file named "UFO Defense.exe" (you can change this in the INI file). Of course, if your computer stops responding and starting chanting verses in an inhuman language, I don't take any responsability... | ||
Do not hesitate to report any problem you encounter with it, I'll try to help you fix it. | Do not hesitate to report any problem you encounter with it, I'll try to help you fix it. | ||
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Revision as of 06:03, 29 July 2012
I'm also known as "Tycho" on Strategycore forums. I've been learning about disassembly and C++ coding since December of 2011 because I wanted to mod the tank/cannon into a chaingun. I started playing with DOSbox but switched to the CE version and began focusing on its sound problems. I have tinkered with Seb76's UFOloader, added those fixes of my own, and rearranged Seb's INI file to make it less overwhelming to new users. I started helping Kyrub in his quest to convert UFOextender into one for Terror From the Deep but I guess I am now the main person doing it. You can find it here: TFTDextender, as well as the original UFOextender.
TFTDextender page
This section is about the loader I've been working on that is a conversion of the UFOloader which adds functionalities/fixes to the TFTD Collector's Edition (MS Windows version). The extender patches the program in memory, it does not modify the executable. The advantage is that it won't change the file on disk so there is little risk of destroying your game installation (still, it is wise to do a backup of your game folder before using this). It also means that any data mods that one may wish to use should not conflict.
- You need the VC2008 runtime to run this program. If you don't already have it installed, you can get it here. Also if you want to use the mp3 patch, you need to have Windows Media Player installed.
- Some changes will be recorded to a game's save files so be aware of this fact when you change options and wonder why some changes don't work on games already in progress. Changes will require you to restart the loader to have them take full effect.
By default most bug fixes and video pitch are enabled; there is a section in the INI for bug fixes in case you want to disable a fix. For the rest, you will need to enable them. To use, just unpack the zip file in your XCOM directory, edit the INI file with any simple text editor, like Window's notepad, and start the TFTDextender.exe file. It looks for a file named "UFO Defense.exe" (you can change this in the INI file). Of course, if your computer stops responding and starting chanting verses in an inhuman language, I don't take any responsability... Do not hesitate to report any problem you encounter with it, I'll try to help you fix it.