The Legend of Zelda: OoT - Hi-Res Pack Installation Guide

[brakken]

Legend of Zelda - The Ocarnia of Time
Hi-Resolution Pack Installation Guide
Version 2.0
By Brakken, 2005-2007

Required Files

Project 64 v1.6 (http://www.tehskeen.com/modules/Downloads/userfile.php?id=562)
Project 64 RDB v1.60.15 (http://www.tehskeen.com/modules/Downloads/userfile.php?id=563)
Rice's Video Plug-In v6.1.1 beta 10 (http://www.tehskeen.com/modules/Downloads/userfile.php?id=564)
BMGLIB for Rice's Video Plug-In (http://www.tehskeen.com/modules/Downloads/userfile.php?id=565)
Djipi's Final Cel Zelda MOD (http://www.tehskeen.com/files/Djipi%27s_Final_Cell_Zelda_MOD.rar)
Dijpi's Final Zelda Update (http://www.tehskeen.com/files/Zelda_Final_Update.zip)
Legend of Zelda, The - Ocarina of Time (E) (V1.0) [!].zip

Installation

I will be using the path "C:\" in this example installation procedure. Please change this
patch to wherever you would like to install this into. If you've already installed Project
64 v1.6 just skip the steps you need to.

(1) Install Project 64 v1.6 into "C:\PJ64\"

(2) UnZip the RDB v1.60.15 into "C:\PJ64\"

(3) UnZip the Rice Video Plug-In into "C:\PJ64\Plugins"

(4) UnZip the BMGLIB.DLL file into "C:\PJ64\"

(5) Place the Zelda ROM into "C:\PJ64\"

(6) UnZip Djipi's Final Cel Zelda MOD (into someplace)

(7) Place the "The Legend of Zelda" folder into "C:\PJ64\Plugins\hires_texture\"

http://www.tehskeen.com/gfx/1105/pj64/02.jpg

(5) Run Project 64 v1.6, Select your Language

(6) Goto OPTIONS -> SETTINGS -> PLUGINS

(7) Pick Rice's Video Plug-In

http://www.tehskeen.com/gfx/1105/pj64/01.jpg

(8) Goto OPTIONS -> GRAPHICS PLUGIN -> TEXTURE FILTER

(9) Select "Load hi-res textures if available" and close the Window

http://www.tehskeen.com/gfx/1105/pj64/03.jpg

(10) Pick FILE -> OPEN ROM

(11) Select "Legend of Zelda, The - Ocarina of Time (E) (V1.0) [!].zip" and press OPEN

http://www.tehskeen.com/gfx/1105/pj64/05.jpg

(12) Enjoy!

http://www.tehskeen.com/gfx/1105/pj64/06.jpg

Oh - you may want to go through the rest of the plugins and setup your video, sound
and controller plugins. I would reccomend using the plugins below. They can all be
found using Project 64's Webpage (http://www.pj64.net/main/).

http://www.tehskeen.com/gfx/1105/pj64/04.jpg

Update Instructions

(1) Unzip the Zelda Final Update.zip to a temporary folder
(2) Copy the "Zupdate" folder to your "Hires_Texture\The Legend of Zelda\"
(3) You'll now you have "Hires_Texture\The Legend of Zelda\Zupdate"
(4) Delete the following folders from "Hires_Texture\The Legend of Zelda"

Arbre
Caverne Dodongo
Chateau Ganon
Chemin peril
Cimetiere
Cratere
Domaine Zora
Inside
Puits
Temple du feu
Temple du temps
Temple Eau
Temple Foret
Temple Ombre
Tombe Royale
Tour de Ganon 2
Village
Village Goron

(5) You're all done! :)

[Cedy_NL]

is there a way to paych the rom itself and load it that way on the gc? (load it with the LOZ OOT EMU by replacing the rom?

plz lemme know,

Grtz Cedy_NL

[chupinet]

Downloading yea GRACIAS

[boeikaas]

is there a way to paych the rom itself and load it that way on the gc? (load it with the LOZ OOT EMU by replacing the rom?

plz lemme know,

Grtz Cedy_NL

I was wondering the same thing, cause my computer is pretty slow.

[radorn]

it is not possible to patch a rom with any high res textures like these, because they are not meant to change any data within the rom.

When an N64 emu "decodes" al the instructions on the "virtual N64 CPU"(the one the emulator "fakes") about the graphics, and passes them to the "virtual N64 GPU" (it is a bit different than that, but I'll keep it simple) it is a PC stile renderer that renders the image because you mostly want to be able to use hardware acceleration and you wouldn't be able to using the N64 language on your grafics card, so it has to be traslated. Once you have al the poligon and texture data traslated to a more PC friendly format, you can do it what you please, for example, change the textures before rendering.

This is implemented on a grafics plugin for N64 emulators: Rice's Video Plugin

It changes the textures delivered by the emulated game for others that can be up to 4x the size of the originals, real time, on the fly, just for rendering...

No way to patch it onto a rom, because it doesn't belong there, it's not something understandable by the N64 hardware, real or emulated.

these are for Rice's video plugin only (or any other plugins that may clone the method)

Yeah, it would be crazy cool to do it, but it is not possible.

[stuniq]

Thanks!
the download link for the patch seems broken though, but i got it elsewhere.

[NickyAlphabits]

I need some help, i read the install guide and then went to dl'd the files and there were 5 diff downloads for the high res pack but there are four of the same files and one that is considerably smaller. I dl'd the first one then put it all together. The other problem im having is when i go into pj64 and try to edit the graphics settings (checking the box to use high res graphics if avail), there is nothing there but some text that says advanced settings cannot be changed. How do i fix this?

[brakken]

I need some help, i read the install guide and then went to dl'd the files and there were 5 diff downloads for the high res pack but there are four of the same files and one that is considerably smaller. I dl'd the first one then put it all together. The other problem im having is when i go into pj64 and try to edit the graphics settings (checking the box to use high res graphics if avail), there is nothing there but some text that says advanced settings cannot be changed. How do i fix this?

In the main configuration you need to toggle that it will display 'advanced settings'.

[NickyAlphabits]

i figured it out. i had to reboot the pc. my instant gratification wanted to try it out before i went through the proper steps of installing a piece of software.
BTW... I tried the pack on OoT master quest (u) and it werks great. thanks for the reply.

[brakken]

It will work on all the other Zelda's including the Master Quest, but it only supports the (E) version so if you run into issues such as missing textures or messed up stuff that isn't on the bug report list in the official forum then it's the version of the game you're playing.

The (E) version has a 5in1 language selection mode so if you can read English (I was going to saw 'If you're American, but you know...') you should get this as you wont run into any unknown problems.

[Perfect_Chaos]

I try to go to the filter but it says that the advanced options cannot be changed and I unchecked the hide advanced settings. can you help me?

Edit: it works but it closes when I get into the game

[tempest]

as always - real nice install guide Braken.
Thanks!

[Valaquim]

Is there by any chance going to be a pack for those with computers without pixel shaders... (i hate not being able to see hearts or rupees.....)

[Mitch951]

In the main configuration you need to toggle that it will display 'advanced settings'.
Hi, first post, im having the same problem, i toggled it like u said, and still says "advanced settings cannot be changed" ill try restarting but i doubt it will work

[mckaguer]

hi first post my comp wont run fsaa how do i fix or disable that?

[NuVanDibe]

you people actually have the (e) version? o_O

[BloodWaker]

Alright, this may be a little late, but I only recently got to replaying Zelda games, and having completed most of the ones I have 100%, I decided to search for something fun.

I found this, and at first it worked fine, but with this video plugin...the game, no matter the version or region or whatever, always crashes as Navi is flying from the Deku Tree's area into the main area of Kokiri Forest. The error "Executing from non-mapped space. Verify ROM and Rom Settings."

Anyone offer anything along the lines of advice? I've tried a few things, with no luck.

[brakken]

Sadly, I was unable to reproduce the error. You need to use the (E)urope version of the ROM image and everything should work fine. I would try going through the entire process of setting it up again and if it still fails then I'm not sure what to do.

[BloodWaker]

Thanks for your help, and the guide in the first place. Seems the rom I had was either dodgy, or just another version been tagged (E) by someone.

It seems to be working fine, I need to tweak a few graphical issues with the plugin, those being the invisibility of water, random invisibility of certain things, such as the wall with the drawbridge missing pieces, and Epona's legs being missing from certain angles, for some reason...certain heart containers and pieces of the magic bar being invisible and the sky turning black whenever I happen to be in direct sight of the sun in select areas and similar problems...what fun lies ahead.

But thanks again anyway.

[brakken]

Yeah, there are some minor graphical issues that need to be worked out. Hopefully the author of the modification will update/fix these issues in the future.

[starfox45634]

i would love to try this.. looked everywhere but i cant seem to find the europe version of the game :(. i found 1 website that had the europe version but it cost "money" to download there.

[brakken]

i would love to try this.. looked everywhere but i cant seem to find the europe version of the game :(. i found 1 website that had the europe version but it cost "money" to download there.

This is your first and final warning. Additionally, all others should head this warning. This is not a warez site. We will not give to you or link you to any ROM files. You need to own the original (E) version of this game and dump it yourself. Final warning.

[mariusz]

Why is the last link in files needed...not a link?


Im COMPLETLY new to this. I hope i catch on soon...

[boseleitor]

Thanks for this tutorial...

I see some real good looking elements... However, the native textures give to the game a deeper feeling,,, with a light poligon charge and cel shaded hi res textures it looks like Zelda Wind Waker...

[Anactofgod]

I've had the same problem as the past two guys, I try to enter Texture Filters but instead I get a lame short message "Advanced settings can't be changed". I changed it so I could View them, just now it won't let me change them still.

[Sypher]

Hey i'm having a problem installing Project 64 1.6.

While its installing I seem to get this message and I have no idea what to do.


Error 1402.Could not open key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWERE\Classes\.n64

Verify that you have sufficient access to that key.


What am I suppose to do?

[the_koofi_slapper]

Yeah that shit is hot! detialed sharp and vibrant im gonna enjoy playin this agian. thanks for the download and tutorial guys and thanks to who ever made this.

peace

[WilltheMagicAsian]

Here is the picture. I dunno how this happened it its not the ROm file I don't thing cause it happened on another zelda rom.

[Aquanistic]

The same thing happens to me :(

[SoraK05]

It happens with the normal video plugins... The reason that happens is that it is a framebuffer effect that is very hard to emulate, that makes it take a few seconds to go into the pause menu, since it tries to capture a picture of what is on the screen, and make it appear as a faded background... THE ONLY video plugin, so far, that can do it perfectly is the Glide3X plugin <I think that is what it is called>... which doesn't support hi-res texture packs of any sort :( If you want to stop the video lagging during the pause, there is a GameShark Code <There is one for MASTER QUEST FOR SURE> that when it is on, makes it go into the menu straight away... if that helps...

[l0z3r]

can some1 help me whit this???

[SoraK05]

Install project 64 1.6

Put the project 64.rdb in the root folder of project 64, to overwrite to one that comes with project 64 1.6


copy the BMGlib.dll to the root folder of project 64


copy the RiceVideo.dll and RiceVideoDbg.dll to the plugins folder in the project 64 folder


go into the plugins folder and make a folder called hires_texture

go into hires_texture and paste the folder of The Legend of Zelda

your directory tree should look like this: whatever....\Project64 1.6\Plugin\hires_texture\The Legend of Zelda



If you don't see any texture options, using Rice Plugin 6.1.1. Beta 10, try going into the game first, then go to the graphic options...


That should do it..

[brakken]

can some1 help me whit this???

There is a setting to enabled extended options so you can configure your graphics plugin. Sadly, I forget it's exact location (or what it's called), but it's in there.

[SoraK05]

At first when I opened Project 64 1.6 I never saw that option in the graphics menu... it was only after I overwrote the original project64.rxd with the one I downloaded from this page that it worked... Perhaps your overlooking one of the steps... I followed it to the letter, and if works fine for me... I honestly can't think of anything that could be stopping it from working... I've seen it not working before, but, when I did everything this page said, it worked perfectly fine... So I don't know...

[zeldaboy]

well im using project64 and i gotta say it takes a while to load but its worth the wait and most of the graphics work fine apart from some dodgy looking ones like this which i need help with.

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/6361/zeldahiresmessupjs7.png

im using: Legend of Zelda, The - Ocarina of Time (U) (V1.2) [!]

^^ is it the rom causing the problems?? And what are the settings that put the least amount of strain on your computer?

Thanks all.

[brakken]

Yes, it's you ROM that's causing the issues. You need to use the European (E) version of the ROM. As for the settings go .. get a new video card or computer :P

[zeldaboy]

"not enough memory for RSDRecomp mode"

[zeldaboy]

Everytime i try to open a rom project64 closes down and im getting loads of error messages RSPRecomp something and sometimes it says most of the plugin are misssing. The worst thing is i haven't touched the settings since i last played zelda!!

[zeldaboy]

restarted my cpu and errors have disappered its just the graphics now. I have the right version rom, the (E) V1.0 and still i get the graphics problems! Ive ran a debug and here is what i got:

Device does not support FSAA
Max Anisotropy: 0
RGB and alpha texture size mismatch: C:\Program Files\Project64 1.6\Plugin\hires_texture\THE LEGEND OF ZELDA\Fontaine\THE LEGEND OF ZELDA#F2F31CB3#3#0_a.png
Cannot get image info for file: THE LEGEND OF ZELDA#0A9E15D6#4#1_all.png
RGB and alpha texture size mismatch: C:\Program Files\Project64 1.6\Plugin\hires_texture\THE LEGEND OF ZELDA\HUD\Magic Meter\THE LEGEND OF ZELDA#54492A28#3#1_a.png
Cannot use Anti-Alias mode: 0
HAL (sw vp): SiS 650
Create The default DirectX Combiner, 8 stages

anyone make sense of this because i can't!!! thanks.

[brakken]

I have no clue how to fix your problem(s). Over here I use the (E) version and everything works out good gravy including the menu screen. Sorry I can't help. If you fix the problem please reply with what you did as it might help others out.

[laalaa]

I tried it in Vista 64-bit and any issue I had in XP is miraculously fixed... menu goes in immediately, no corruptions, and the texture pack works...

Vista seems to have made the thing work amazingly well, and just like that...

[steve45377]

I would first like to say sorry for posting for help in a none help thread, but most of the smart people seem to be in here so this is where i am asking.

I have having issues with Djipi's and KMan's Mods, but more so with Djipi's. Link seem to like the clear look. I am wondering if any one has seen this problem before or know how to fix it
pic1 (http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/8697/link1ju7.jpg)
pic2 (http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/6280/link2vx8.jpg)


Next I am having a small issue with KMan's mod, it is with the magic meter, part of it isn't showing up right, heres the picture link for that.
pic3 (http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/4200/link3is5.jpg)

I thank any one in advance for any information they can provide on these to issues.

-Steven


Edit:
After testing a little more I found that the problem with KMan's mod with he magic meter has somthing to do with the Rice Video Plugin, since with the high rez text load off it still creates that partial missing white "box" around the magic meter. I am hoping that correcting this will also fix the djipi's mod also, though I can't for the life of me figure out what the setting in Rice Video is that would cause this

[laalaa]

Maybe if you mess around with the advanced settings, like alpha blending, and the sort, it might fix itself..

Alternatively, you could try using the latest / or a different version video card driver, and that might fix the bug...
Maybe a good video card tweaker might also give you options on your card that might have an effect on the issue at hand...

Sorry can't help much, but trying to be as specific as possible...

Probably drivers, settings in your emulator, or tweaker options....
Worst case try running it in Vista.. it seems to have fixed issues just like that.....

[jacboy89]

when i put the plug ins in the folder it and i start PJ64 and go to settings it says "Unable to read .ini file from d isk"

and when ever i put BMGlib.dll in the plug in folder it lets me on Settings but it dosent show the rice. can anyone help me

[jacboy89]

This is a video on what it dose
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ljWUY2NooYU

[miguel-ganster]

[QUOTE=MIGUEL-GANSTER]when i put the plugin in the folder and i start Project64 and go to settings it says "Unable to read .ini file from disk" can someone fucking help me.:(

[jacboy89]

Plz We Need Help Some One God Dam

[jacboy89]

u dum fucking dicks dont help u fucked in the head and u call this help fuck off

[jesusgarciajimenez]

i cant see aniting only have sound and if pinch option msg error because?

[brakken]

i cant see aniting only have sound and if pinch option msg error because?

I'm not sure what could be exactly causing that error. Could be many things. I've followed the guide a few times now and have no problems. Maybe try alternative video card drivers? Like I said, I'm not sure, but wish you the best of luck. If you figure it out don't hesitate you reply here on how you did get it to work.

[darklinkkirby]

[quote=MIGUEL-GANSTER]when i put the plugin in the folder and i start Project64 and go to settings it says "Unable to read .ini file from disk" can someone fucking help me.:(

I have the same problem.

[Big Robot Bill]

Did you bother to try reinstalling PJ64?

Wait, I have a better idea: don't use PJ64 if it doesn't work. 1964 runs 10X better on my PC compared to Project64 and Mupen64. I have no real idea why, but 1964 gets the job done right. Considering the fact that all one needs to run a hi-res texture project is either Rice's plugin and/or Glide64 (as it now supports Rice's texture format), the folder in your plugin archive, and a emulator that works on your PC. If you dare even say that someone told you "PJ64 ownz," they are utterly wrong. All the emulators have their strengths and weakinesses; N64 emulation ain't at all perfect yet.

Instead of hitting the dead end constantly, try a different route.

[dckmn52]

im so tired of looking for this

im reporting a broken link for the first Hi Res pack

the update downloads for me, but the first one says that the file isnt found


just throwin it out there.

[Big Robot Bill]

It on EmuTalk (http://emutalk.net/showthread.php?t=42340). This version is probably more up-tp-date than the one originally included in this topic.

EmuTalk is really the "hub" of Hi-Res projects; so if ever in doubt, go there.

[brakken]

The download's are fixed.

[DubbleG5]

I can't open either the Final Cel Zelda MOD or Final Zelda Update

With winRAR 3.6xx... Final Cel doesnt open at all... reads "The Archive is either in unknown format or damaged" (tried 7-zip, no-go). Final Update opens but then... "! C:\Zelda Final Update.zip: Unexpected end of archive"

They both downloaded to completion... I watched the downloads closely...

[Kasot]

I can't open either the Final Cel Zelda MOD or Final Zelda Update

With winRAR 3.6xx... Final Cel doesnt open at all... reads "The Archive is either in unknown format or damaged" (tried 7-zip, no-go). Final Update opens but then... "! C:\Zelda Final Update.zip: Unexpected end of archive"

They both downloaded to completion... I watched the downloads closely...

Exact same problem.

Theres an alternate hi-res pack. (http://www.racketboy.com/retro/nintendo/n64/2008/03/enhance-n64-graphics-with-emulation-plugins-texture-packs.html) I'm downloading it right now.

[brakken]

I'm addressing the issue, should be fixed today.

[MageMaster]

http://www.tehskeen.com/files/Djipis_Final_Cell_Zelda_MOD.7z seems to be a 404 error.

Is it required?

[lordoftheflies]

http://www.tehskeen.com/files/Djipis_Final_Cell_Zelda_MOD.7z seems to be a 404 error.

Is it required?

Filecrop (http://www.filecrop.com/en/) is your friend. give this (http://rapidshare.com/files/19628832/Djipi_s_Final_Cell_Zelda_MOD.ace) a try. you'll need winrar or winace to unpack the archive.

[pedrothin2]

the link for Djipi's Final Cel Zelda MOD (http://www.tehskeen.com/files/Djipi%27s_Final_Cell_Zelda_MOD.rar) was broken, send other

[brakken]

Link is fixed.

[iestar]

Nice mod, I'll play Zelda again for the hi-res texture and enjoy it.

[Clodsky]

I've done everything in the guide, but right after it loads up all the textures, the game does not start, and I get an error message.

[graytman]

mine says

"unhandled r4300i Opcode at:80280154

teq r0,a0"