V1 RELEASED: Shenmue 2 Explore Mod Disc 3: Kowloon

(Modding and other series related projects)

V1 RELEASED: Shenmue 2 Explore Mod Disc 3: Kowloon

Postby shengoro86 » Wed Oct 19, 2016 12:31 pm

Hi everyone!

Today I am happy to announce that work has begun on a modded disc for Kowloon that will let you free roam many areas without restrictions like walls, stairs, loading zones, etc.

Using the hacking techniques created by Bluemue, Giorgio, Sizious, Wude, Sm1th, and myself, I decided to combine a couple things into a playable disc for everyone to enjoy!

This is a hard release to make for mass use since it does NOT include a debug menu, unlike the Shenmue 1 betas used for the S1 explore mod.

==========================
What is it?
A modded disc that lets you free roam Kowloon.
This is based on the Anthony117 1GB release of Sm1th's full english speech mod for Dreamcast.

==========================
How does it work?
We remove the clipping data from levels while retaining door functionality. This is combined with some other tweaks to make life easier.

==========================
Which console?
Dreamcast for now. Xbox is low priority on my list.

==========================
How do I use it?
Play the disc in an emulator. Use save files to load yourself into requested areas.
I highly suggest you play this side by side with a real copy of the game to be able to make custom save files to then explore with since there is no debug menu.

==========================
Any glitches?
YES MANY! Since we are hacking the clipping data you will see things like:
Ren falling under the earth when following him. Random freezing on console due to RAM buffer issues. Stability problems. Loading screens disappearing. ETC. These are expected as we are making the game run in a weird state.

==========================
Tips?
Play this on an emulator or GDEMU/USB-GDROM ODE. I am not responsible for you breaking your GDROM drive with this.
The file system is NOT optimized for DC laser QOL. No data is resequenced and no dummy sectors will be made. Keep this in mind. THIS MAY BREAK YOUR DISC DRIVE!!!!!!


==========================
Footage?
Dragon Street:
phpBB [video]

==========================

Download?
Version 1 is complete. PM me for hacked files. You will need to compile yourself.
Last edited by shengoro86 on Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:29 am, edited 1 time in total.

shengoro86 has received 5 thanks from: AM2, Jibby, Mr357, Shenmue_Dojo, Switch
User avatar
shengoro86
Admin - Shenmue500K
Shenmue 500K Staff
 
Joined: August 2004
Location: New Jersey, USA
PSN: Shengoro86
XBL: Rock Is Sponge
Favorite title: Shenmue IIx
Currently playing: Shenmue III (PC)

Re: RELEASE SOON: Shenmue 2 Explore Mod Disc 3: Kowloon

Postby Switch » Wed Oct 19, 2016 5:14 pm

This will be great for exploring.
User avatar
Switch
News Poster
News Poster
 
Joined: January 2014
Location: Japan

Re: RELEASE SOON: Shenmue 2 Explore Mod Disc 3: Kowloon

Postby shengoro86 » Wed Oct 19, 2016 8:42 pm

Switch wrote: This will be great for exploring.


totally!
User avatar
shengoro86
Admin - Shenmue500K
Shenmue 500K Staff
 
Joined: August 2004
Location: New Jersey, USA
PSN: Shengoro86
XBL: Rock Is Sponge
Favorite title: Shenmue IIx
Currently playing: Shenmue III (PC)

Re: RELEASE SOON: Shenmue 2 Explore Mod Disc 3: Kowloon

Postby shengoro86 » Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:17 am

Update:
The core area hacking is done. Now just have to adjust inside areas such as random shops and Ghost Hall Building.

shengoro86 has received a thanks from: Shenmue_Dojo
User avatar
shengoro86
Admin - Shenmue500K
Shenmue 500K Staff
 
Joined: August 2004
Location: New Jersey, USA
PSN: Shengoro86
XBL: Rock Is Sponge
Favorite title: Shenmue IIx
Currently playing: Shenmue III (PC)

Re: RELEASE SOON: Shenmue 2 Explore Mod Disc 3: Kowloon

Postby shengoro86 » Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:28 am

Update:
Version 1 is done!
Pm me for a download.
I'm stilll not done with some metrics so you will have to compile the disc yourself. I will provide hacked files.

shengoro86 has received a thanks from: Switch
User avatar
shengoro86
Admin - Shenmue500K
Shenmue 500K Staff
 
Joined: August 2004
Location: New Jersey, USA
PSN: Shengoro86
XBL: Rock Is Sponge
Favorite title: Shenmue IIx
Currently playing: Shenmue III (PC)

Re: V1 RELEASED: Shenmue 2 Explore Mod Disc 3: Kowloon

Postby Switch » Wed Nov 09, 2016 9:22 pm

Thanks for the mod! I'm enjoying roaming the streets of Kowloon.
User avatar
Switch
News Poster
News Poster
 
Joined: January 2014
Location: Japan

Re: V1 RELEASED: Shenmue 2 Explore Mod Disc 3: Kowloon

Postby shengoro86 » Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:21 pm

Glad to hear you like it! As stated above Bluemue's FLDD removal technique was used and is pretty much the core of it. So big thanks to Blue!

Im working on the 1.1 release btw, which will include much more unlocked levels and buildings
User avatar
shengoro86
Admin - Shenmue500K
Shenmue 500K Staff
 
Joined: August 2004
Location: New Jersey, USA
PSN: Shengoro86
XBL: Rock Is Sponge
Favorite title: Shenmue IIx
Currently playing: Shenmue III (PC)


Return to Community Projects

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest

Powered by phpBB © 2000-
ShenmueDojo.net