Originally posted by cvg_esn23:

Hum i tried it with the normal bmp and png files and this time it loaded but with default sprites.. I did notice tthat he wants you to turn the file names to .gz at the end of them hmmm sorry this is crazy should just be able to drag drop and save lol

Are you out of modding mode? If you are in editing mode, the .obb will be extracted and the originals will be there, unless you saved over them. Try to return to default mode with the .obb and not the folder struction. Once that's done, drag the images into the browser. Does that work?

If now, I'll extract, edit a sprite and then try to make a patch and see what happens. I just need a few minutes to do the process. :)

EDIT

Okay, I need a quick sprite to test from the start of the game. lol

EDIT

Okay! I got it to work in modding mode!

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1294599050

I'll figure out how to get it to work in a patch. Give me a bit more time. xD

Originally posted by cvg_esn23:

i made my patch dragged all the ui stuff the ports of chars and the sprite things for the battle menu as well as all the dz files in the char folder and when i tried to patch a vanilla version of this game it crashes on square logo... The dz files work fine.. Am i not supposed to put png and bmp files from ui folder in patch and leave them just in their folders?

(Saftle, please correct me if I am wrong here but.... xD)

Oh, right, sorry. I don't think Nyxo ever made the update that accepts base file names and gzs.

I could be wrong about that, but try throwing the base images into the field instead of the gz files as was the original method. The explorer (should) automatically do that for you. If you throw the gz into there, it is going to do something like x/x/filename.tga.gz.gz". So if it is a tga/png/bmp, just drag those in. Does it work then?

If not, make sure you aren't in moding mode. And then you just drag the files into the actual program.

I'll try and get the post by Saftle that was explaining the process. Give me a moment. :)

EDIT

Found it.

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/groups/ff-modding/discussions/10/451850468376973966/?ctp=2#c451850849189826105

And I just tested the tool. You can definitely drag pngs or gzs into the program. You just need to drag them into the program. I don't think it is necessary you need the folder as well, and that's probably why the instructions said to leave modding mode.

Originally posted by cvg_esn23:

cool i will try this more in a bit thanks for your help :)

No problem! I hope it helps! If you need help though, I wouldn't mind helping where I can. :)

Originally posted by cvg_esn23:

I got the files into gz format but there is a way to make a patch from your images as well so people just have to run a patch and it will patch their game.. Im trying to find out how to make a patch. The last time i tried to make a patch and test it out it appeared like i made a a patch but when i tried to patch my game with it it did nothing ;) Thanks for this though ;)

Ah, I see. What was your process when you tried it? If I knew what you did, I could try and help determine why it didn't work.

The instructions I read a while back basically said this though, if it'll help:

You can make .fep (patches) within the tool as well. You can also make a exe for it. For this, you will need to have your gz files and drag them into the patch window. Drag all relevent files you edited into the window and it will build up in a list at the bottom. When you are done, you save it (Save Patch).

So, once you have your files, open the explorer > Patch > New Patch > drag all files (presumably one at a time) into the window > Save Patch / Save Self-Applying Patch (you will need to pick which) and then that's that.

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Oh, there's instructions for that in the FFVI_Explorer as well.

PATCH TAB
* By default, you will be looking at a blank patch screen -- this is a new patch that makes no changes.

* By opening an explorer.exe window and navigating to an already existing patch file (*.fep) or self-applying patch file (*.exe), you can drag+drop that file onto the FFVI_Explore window (with the "Patch" tab active) to open that patch for viewing and editing.

* The "Save Patch" button will save the current patch as an .fep file to your hard drive, for later editing, or manual application.

* The "Save Self-Applying Patch" button will save the current patch as a stand-alone .exe file that can apply itself to an installation of FFVI without the need of FFVI_Explore.

* The "Apply Patch" button will apply the currently open patch to the "main.obb" file that is open in the "archive" tab.

* You can drag+drop files from explorer.exe onto the file list, to add those files to the patch. They will appear at the bottom of the file list.

* Each file in the patch can be modified in the following way:

** Clicking on the "X" button on the left will remove that file from the patch.

** The left text box is the "Archive Path" for that file. It must match an already existing file path from "main.obb" in order for the game to use it. If you need a reference, just load your "main.obb" file (or "main_backup.obb" if you're in modding mode) in the Archive tab, to see all of the existing "Archive Paths". To the right of this text box is a button labelled "..." that will present a list of possible names that can be selected from.

** The right text box is the hard drive path to the actual file you want to put into the "main.obb" file when this patch is applied. Don't worry if this filename doesn't match the "Archive path", and don't worry if the "Archive path" ends with ".gz" and this path doesn't (or vice versa) -- FFVI_Explore will handle this for you.

Good day for PC FF gaming! FF12 mod release and the first FFVI resprite mod! HOT DOG!

Originally posted by cvg_esn23:

https://s26.postimg.org/4fayjjs5l/20180206154538_1.jpg
https://s26.postimg.org/cxkenvj8p/20180206154601_1.jpg

TY i just need to either get a hold of someone or figure out how to patch this myself ;p Then the first one should be released ;)

You mean repack your stuff? The FFVI_Tool has a modding mode for this, I believe.

MODDING MODE
* MODDING MODE IS INTENDED TO MAKE THE LIFE OF MOD-CREATORS EASIER, IT IS _NOT_ NECESSARY FOR ACTUALLY _USING_ MODS!

* When you switch to modding mode, the following changes will occur in your FFVI Installation directory:

** Your "main.obb" file will have been renamed to "main_backup.obb", and your "main.obb" file will now be empty.

** <FFVI_Install>/obb/ will now contain the complete contents of the "main.obb" file, extracted. **NOTE THAT COMPRESSED ENTRIES (ENDING WITH ".gz") WILL STILL BE COMPRESSED - THIS IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR MODDING MODE TO WORK. SEE "MOD HELPER TAB" BELOW FOR HOW TO DEAL WITH THIS**

* To remove modding mode, just swap your "main.obb" (the empty one) and "main_backup.obb" (the original one) files. You don't need to delete the extracted files in the obb/ folder, however you can if you want to.

* While in modding mode, you can just make changes to the files in the obb/ folder, save them, and run ff6.exe to see those changes.

** Since modding mode requires that compressed files remain compressed, many of the extracted files in the obb/ folder will have a ".gz" file extension. This is just a standard gzip document, so you can use the gzip utility of your choice (such as 7-Zip), or you can use the "Mod Helper" tab provided with FFVI_Explore.

** TYPICAL USAGE SCENARIO FOR FILES ENDING WITH .gz:

*** 1) Drag+Drop the .gz file onto the "Mod Helper" window. This will decompress the file and save it without the ".gz", ready to be modded.

*** 2) Mod your file as you see fit.

*** 3) Drag+Drop your modded file (without the ".gz") onto the "Mod Helper" window. This will compress the file and save it with the ".gz", ready to be used by the game. **NOTE THAT THIS WILL OVERWRITE THE ORIGINAL FILE**

*** 4) Run the game and see your changes!

* To make a patch while using modding mode, you need not worry about whether your modded file ends with ".gz" or not. FFVI_Explore will automatically handle it depending on what it needs.

Assuming you don't have to turn your sprites into a file type outside of an image, you should just be able to throw your stuff into the cotent obb file and then repack. :)

Originally posted by kvg88:

Originally posted by Rhyagelle:

Got any more teasful screenshots for us, boss?

Really though, I'm more excited for this than XV lol

I am as well, and I'm being completely honest. FFVI is my most favorite game! To see so many wonderful projects for it, even though it is so old, well...it is great. :)

Got any more teasful screenshots for us, boss?

I can't believe I didn't see this!! UGH!

Originally posted by SiegfriedM:

Uhm...tbh, I like all

I had the same problem. I love them all. The first one reminds me of Chrono Trigger, which is amazing, the second reminds me of an updated FFVI look, which is also amazing and the third looks a bit more modernized, like something you see out of a customized RPG Game Maker thread, which is also cool.

However, if I had to pick...A is my favorite. It looks considerably more different, and reminds me of CT. xD However, B might fit better with the world tilesheet as it is now, but yea...definitely between A and B!

If it were just code replacements and someone was willing to tell me what code to change and what to change it too, I'd be willing to figure out a way to make the hex edits. It could be possible with IDA, HxD or something else entirely.

They look great! Very sharp!

Originally posted by Mantis:

Looks great. Is it just me or do they (full images) look a bit dark?

Yes. I think he is using a reshade. :)