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Alex Vanderbilt Winner X3 Sektorquest

Joined: 04 May 2006 Posts: 2115 on topic

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Posted: Wed, 19. Nov 08, 19:45 Post subject: [MOD] Reworked GalaxyMap + New Suns + unique SectorsoundtrackIDs |
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- A reworked GalaxyMap with cleared cosmetic errors and a couple of remedy bugs at the original map.
- Furthermore an optical revalue escpecially of the new sectors by adding and/or replacing planets and asteroids.
- Ther are also a couple of new suns in this map (or old ones, depends on how you see it
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- Every sector now has a unique Sectorsoundtrack-ID. So you are able to allocate a unique music track to every sector and there will not be the same track somewhere in your universe, where it might not fit, again.
This new IDs start up from 09000
Requirements:
- As of known reasons a restart of the game is not avoidable.
- Furthermore, at least additional 1 Gb of free disk space is necessary. Because you will need at least 180 music tracks more, the soundtrack folder will increase its space significantly.
(A small goody for all who where able to read the book »Farnhams Legend«)
And now the
Downloadlinks:
- DLLink - incl new Suns and new Sectorsoundtrack-IDs
- DLLink - incl new suns, but without new Sectorsoundtrack-IDs
Sectorsoundtrack-ID List
This list contains every used soundtrack ID. Useful if you want use a specific music file for a specific sector.
Advice for Version 2.0+:
Additional Music-ID's:
00032 | 00033 | 00025 | 00040
This 4 ID's need to be in your soundtracks-folder, because with the latest patch 2.0 you get a couple of new sectors and therefore new new music. Which mp3-file you use does not matter, as long as there is a file with this ID. I noted this four ID's separately in the SID-List.
Instruction_How_to_change_soundtracks.7z
Due to some issues I've removed the soundtrack folder. Instead of it I have added a short instruction how to modify your soundtrack files that they are still useable with this map.
Both downloads below are offering the same content as the downloads from above but without new suns and are only listed for the sake of completeness. Improvements, regarding the GalaxyMap within the realms of possibility, are going to be offered also with this maps.
DL EXCL Sun & INCL SID
DL EXCL Sun & SID
AV
Last comment
Saving save games and taking a copie of all altered folders, especially the soundtrack folder, and files is recommended, as usual – But it is not a must have, if you have the time to restore your installation to the raw condition.
Edit: Soundtrack-folder removed. 260309
DE
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Last edited by Alex Vanderbilt on Mon, 6. Apr 09, 14:07; edited 7 times in total |
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fud
Joined: 25 Jan 2006 Posts: 6990 on topic Location: IN, USA

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Posted: Wed, 19. Nov 08, 19:58 Post subject: |
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You may want to check into the soundtracks, particularly, if you can distribute the actual tracks.
Beyond that, I like the idea.
It'd make it a lot easier for someone to add their own (follwing the number scheme) than having to edit the galaxy map.
I'll grab it, I'll be restarting soon anyway (well, as soon as Ashley makes her XXL mod available). 
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amirite
Joined: 23 Oct 2008
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Posted: Wed, 19. Nov 08, 21:05 Post subject: |
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I'm pretty sure Fair Use laws cover the music use, since he's not making money from the project.
Nice mod, I like when people make mods that adjust game atmosphere.
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XFree
Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 62 on topic Location: Guerre noble

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Posted: Wed, 19. Nov 08, 22:33 Post subject: |
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Maybe i'm a noob but i have a question : how can I... unsplit parts of soundtrack? Because i've downloaded both but Winrar or 7zip won't open it (each part or both)
thanks
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sniperscope
Joined: 13 Dec 2003 Posts: 6 on topic

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Posted: Thu, 20. Nov 08, 01:51 Post subject: |
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Hello I downloaded the sound tracks bur my RAR will not open them. Do they need to be extracted.
Thanks
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bbgun77
Joined: 18 Nov 2008 Posts: 87 on topic Location: china

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Posted: Thu, 20. Nov 08, 06:49 Post subject: |
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Can't Open Soundtrack_Archiv01.7z & Soundtrack_Archiv02.7z by 7-zip 4.60beta.
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Alex Vanderbilt Winner X3 Sektorquest

Joined: 04 May 2006 Posts: 2115 on topic

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Posted: Thu, 20. Nov 08, 09:09 Post subject: |
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I assume that this problem occurs because the name of the files. Originally they both are named "alternative_soundtracks_02.7z" but for some reason I have changed the names on the server, probably to make it more obvious which one is the first and which the second file.
I will fix this as soon as possible. I only have to decide whether a new split archiv or a single file of around 900 mb. Would the last possiblity a problem for anyone?
Anyway, thank you for the feedback and the hint to the bug
Edit
Problem should be solved. I have replaced the split archive by a single file. If there is any further error or something to improve, let me know it
AV
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corhen

Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 335 on topic Location: Angle 225.06, Distance: 7,295.43

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Posted: Thu, 20. Nov 08, 21:58 Post subject: |
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so, inorder to install this, if forces a full restart? i cant use my saved data?
if so, thats the #1 reason i wouldnt install it
THanks
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fud
Joined: 25 Jan 2006 Posts: 6990 on topic Location: IN, USA

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Posted: Thu, 20. Nov 08, 22:12 Post subject: |
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*Any* changes to the galaxy map will require a new game start for the changes to take affect.
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XFree
Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 62 on topic Location: Guerre noble

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Posted: Thu, 20. Nov 08, 22:21 Post subject: |
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But haven't seen any changes in galaxy map.
Suns are more realistic but too colorated (they colorate stations and ships into brifght color :/)
Haven't seen really changes in backgrounds.
No cosmic error... But maybe i haven't see everything or maybe bad installing.
Will try with soundtrack.
I hope rebalancing mod will be available as soon as possible ^^
Thanks for your work.
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Alex Vanderbilt Winner X3 Sektorquest

Joined: 04 May 2006 Posts: 2115 on topic

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Posted: Mon, 24. Nov 08, 09:41 Post subject: |
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@corhen
As fud said, it is necessary to restart. But there is a nice script from SymTec ltd., the [SCR][BETA][0.9.3][01.11.08] X3-X3TC-Converter Betatest which sould be capable of transfering your stations, ships (incl. commandos) and ranks from one of your saves to another.
@XFree
There were several misplaced suns and planets and adsigns placed within stations. I also re-changed the position of a couple of planets in the original X3R sectors back to their Reunion position because the TC change was not the best.
AV
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Last edited by Alex Vanderbilt on Mon, 24. Nov 08, 12:47; edited 1 time in total |
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Ravenholme
Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 243 on topic Location: Scotland

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Posted: Mon, 24. Nov 08, 09:49 Post subject: |
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Can we get a version that just has the unique soundtrack sector IDs?
Thanks 
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Alex Vanderbilt Winner X3 Sektorquest

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Posted: Mon, 24. Nov 08, 12:35 Post subject: |
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The map without new suns? Of course and it is already existing to download. It is the small link "DL EXCL Sun & INCL SID" at the end of the first post
AV
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Ravenholme
Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 243 on topic Location: Scotland

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Posted: Tue, 25. Nov 08, 09:57 Post subject: |
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Alright, thank you. But I'll wait for the sector music ID list before I install the mod.
I have specific pieces of music in mind for certain sectors.
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Alex Vanderbilt Winner X3 Sektorquest

Joined: 04 May 2006 Posts: 2115 on topic

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Posted: Tue, 25. Nov 08, 13:26 Post subject: |
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Well, you should have that. You will encounter a couple of repeating SIDs. These are there because the sectors (Uranus, Saturn and Jupiter) are one sector in my eyes which is just extended around the planet.
Here is the list:
Sectorsoundtrack-ID List
The Link will be also available in initial post.
AV
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Last edited by Alex Vanderbilt on Mon, 6. Apr 09, 14:33; edited 1 time in total |
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