FF7, a problem unheard of

Slize · February 1st, 2004

Hi everybody, I'm having a huge problem with getting FF7 up and running as it should. I've looked through other peoples' questions, and mine hasn't come up yet.

I've managed to install and start a new game, I get all the way to the part where I'm supposed to enter my own name, when the keyboard screws itself up totally. Instead of being able to move the cursor(hand) with my directional keys, all keys seem to have been disabled except for valid letter keys, which only produce their respectable letters. Thus, I end up stuck in the name screen and can't get out no matter what I press!

I tried changing keys to everything, tried pressing them in different combos, but nothing seems to help. I'm using a laptop (Compaq Evo N1020v), so I've downloaded and installed the laptop patch available, the XP patch and everything I've found. I'm still blank. I also tried changing the config-file with a friend of mine's, who's game is working perfectly.

Does anyone have a clue why my keyboard suddenly switches modes and doesn't obey me anymore? Please help, I'm desperate!

Slize...

Xinu0 · February 1st, 2004

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I've managed to install and start a new game, I get all the way to the part where I'm supposed to enter my own name, when the keyboard screws itself up totally.

Just so its clear, you are talking about FF7 for the PSX and not the PC right?
The part about "insall"ing has me confused...

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gameman733 · February 1st, 2004

I have no clue what your talking about. IIRC, Both FF7 for PC and PSX use a D-pad and "X" button to select letters. even on the PC version, you cant type a letter and expect it to come out.

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Xinu0 · February 1st, 2004

I have the PC version-you need to use the numpad.

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s|rens · February 1st, 2004

Because you are using a laptop you need don't have a separate keypad like on pc's, so you'll have to use a patch for it. I use it on my laptop.

It's the second one from the top - titled FF7 Input Patch. It's a very small file.

http://www.eidosinteractive.co.uk/su...h.html?gmid=44

Enjoy!

Edit: Whoops! I didn't see the bit where you had already installed this. My mistake.

This tells you what keys to use when using a laptop:

http://www.eidosinteractive.co.uk/su...qid=70&gmid=44

Slize · February 1st, 2004

As I tried to explain, I'm on a laptop, and I already installed the laptop input patch. The problem here is that my keyboard doesn't react like on other PCs when I get to the "enter name" screen. What happens is that instead of being able to move the cursor (hand) around, I'm only able to type the name by literally typing it with letters on the keyboard, and all the set buttons don't work! EEIK!

**Kane** · February 1st, 2004

In that case this isn't emulation discussion. Moving to game discussion.

Regarding your problem: Do you have a desktop machine you could use to set the keys up then transfer the config file to your laptop? Maybe try using a gamepad?

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cloudvii · February 1st, 2004

well , the [ok] button in ff7pc is by default (enter) but only the one on the far right side of ur keyboard , even if u reconfigured all the keys , at names menus u only use all old default settings .

but again , i don't think that i helped u much

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**Cid Highwind** · February 4th, 2004

I remember having the same problem also some weeks ago. IIRC you should use the default keys from the game to select and confirm the whole stuff.
I hope it works. Cause I've only met this problem once. Gravis GamepadPro user

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RPGWizard · February 4th, 2004

The only other thing that I can think of (aside from what everyone else has suggested.....and yes, I do own FF7 PC) is to copy your save file(s) to another computer, and work with them there to get past the naming screen.....or you could just plug a USB (or other type of) keyboard into your laptop and try that.....

If that doesn't work for you.....sorry, I tried.

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Nameless · February 4th, 2004

Took it right out of my mouth

I could also play to the nearest save and post it here if u'd like...assuming this is not ur first go through the game

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cloudvii · February 5th, 2004

RPGWizard , there is no save point before naming Cloud .

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February 1st, 2004	#1 (permalink)
Slize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2	FF7, a problem unheard of Hi everybody, I'm having a huge problem with getting FF7 up and running as it should. I've looked through other peoples' questions, and mine hasn't come up yet. I've managed to install and start a new game, I get all the way to the part where I'm supposed to enter my own name, when the keyboard screws itself up totally. Instead of being able to move the cursor(hand) with my directional keys, all keys seem to have been disabled except for valid letter keys, which only produce their respectable letters. Thus, I end up stuck in the name screen and can't get out no matter what I press! I tried changing keys to everything, tried pressing them in different combos, but nothing seems to help. I'm using a laptop (Compaq Evo N1020v), so I've downloaded and installed the laptop patch available, the XP patch and everything I've found. I'm still blank. I also tried changing the config-file with a friend of mine's, who's game is working perfectly. Does anyone have a clue why my keyboard suddenly switches modes and doesn't obey me anymore? Please help, I'm desperate! Slize...

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Slize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2	thanks, but it didn't help As I tried to explain, I'm on a laptop, and I already installed the laptop input patch. The problem here is that my keyboard doesn't react like on other PCs when I get to the "enter name" screen. What happens is that instead of being able to move the cursor (hand) around, I'm only able to type the name by literally typing it with letters on the keyboard, and all the set buttons don't work! EEIK!

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February 1st, 2004	#3 (permalink)
gameman733 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: no where Posts: 340	I have no clue what your talking about. IIRC, Both FF7 for PC and PSX use a D-pad and "X" button to select letters. even on the PC version, you cant type a letter and expect it to come out. __________________ Desktop: CPU:Athlon XP 2400+ Mobo:Shuttle AK32VN Memory:256MB PC2100 DDR-RAM + 512 PC2700 DDR-RAM Video Card:Apollo Geforce 6600GT + HDTV out Hard Drives: Maxtor 120GB 7200 RPM + Maxtor 120GB 5400 RPM + Maxtor 20GB DVD+RW: Lite-on LDW-401S 4x Running XP Pro SP2 Linbox (R.I.P, Dead Motherboard)(server): CPU: 1.4ghz Athlon Mobo: ECS K7S5A Memory: 2x64MB SDRAM Video Card: ATI Rage something Drives: hda: 6 GB HD hdc: DVD-rom Drive Running Debian Sarge

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Xinu0 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Folsom, California Posts: 949	I have the PC version-you need to use the numpad. __________________ blog AMD AtholonXP 2600+ 512mb DDR333 Kingston Soyo Dragon Lite mobo(KT400) ATI 9600XT @ 571.5/357.5 80GB WD 7200rpm 8mbcache 19-inch ViewSonic PS790 CRT DVD-ROM

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s\|rens till the end of time Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 330	Because you are using a laptop you need don't have a separate keypad like on pc's, so you'll have to use a patch for it. I use it on my laptop. It's the second one from the top - titled FF7 Input Patch. It's a very small file. http://www.eidosinteractive.co.uk/su...h.html?gmid=44 Enjoy! Edit: Whoops! I didn't see the bit where you had already installed this. My mistake. This tells you what keys to use when using a laptop: http://www.eidosinteractive.co.uk/su...qid=70&gmid=44

February 1st, 2004	#7 (permalink)
Kane 邪魔ゎ指せない Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gosport, England Posts: 26,305	In that case this isn't emulation discussion. Moving to game discussion. Regarding your problem: Do you have a desktop machine you could use to set the keys up then transfer the config file to your laptop? Maybe try using a gamepad? __________________ >Site Live< Pop over to my site for help with setting up PSX emulators. Help for the Final Fantasies and other RPGs avalaible Celes: (Desktop) Athlon 64 X2 4200+, 2Gb 400MHz DDR Ram, MSI K8N Platinum, GeForce 8800 GTS 320Mb, 500Gb RAID HDD, Vista Business Erika: (MCPC) Athlon XP 2400+, 1Gb 400MHz DDR Ram, geForce 6800 256Mb, 80Gb Hdd, XP 2005 MCE Kimiko: (Desktop 2) Athlon 64 3000+, 512Mb 400MHz DDR Ram, Asus K8V, geForce 6800 128Mb

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cloudvii Emunext fanboy Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cairo , Egypt Posts: 4,241	well , the [ok] button in ff7pc is by default (enter) but only the one on the far right side of ur keyboard , even if u reconfigured all the keys , at names menus u only use all old default settings . but again , i don't think that i helped u much __________________ Fekra Online magazine Fekra Magazine Fekra Magazine readers Facebook group

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Cid Highwind Human Metal Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Holland / Hungary Posts: 13,548	I remember having the same problem also some weeks ago. IIRC you should use the default keys from the game to select and confirm the whole stuff. I hope it works. Cause I've only met this problem once. Gravis GamepadPro user __________________ PC Specs: CPU: Intel Q8200 @ 2.8GHz GPU: Sapphire ATi HD4870 / 1024MB / Core: 801 / Mem: 1000 Mobo: Gigabyte EP35-DS3 (rev 2.1) SPU: Creative X-Fi Xtreme Music RAM: 2GB Kingston HyperX DDR2 1066 @ 4-4-4-12 ~ 800MHz HDD: 1TB Samsung Spinpoint, 32MB PSU: Hiper Type-R 580W Monitor: Iiyama B2403WS / 19201200 Geometry Wars: 198.400 Lumines: 999.999 Join the NGEmu Folding @ Home community NOW!*

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RPGWizard Dreaded Similitude Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: -----> Over there Posts: 989	The only other thing that I can think of (aside from what everyone else has suggested.....and yes, I do own FF7 PC) is to copy your save file(s) to another computer, and work with them there to get past the naming screen.....or you could just plug a USB (or other type of) keyboard into your laptop and try that..... If that doesn't work for you.....sorry, I tried. __________________ [size=-2][center] [url=http://blog.efx2.com/index.php?uid=1204]sig too big, please refer to the new sig regulations

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Nameless r u really that bored? :P Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,925	Took it right out of my mouth I could also play to the nearest save and post it here if u'd like...assuming this is not ur first go through the game __________________ --To every problem, there is a solution (other than death, of course ). So, just smile!!.....okay that's a load of crap but you already know that. 3 years and still fighting!! Systems: - Modified Mac Mini: 2GHz Core Duo, 2GB RAM, 100GB 7200RPM HD, Dual-Boot Mac & XP - HP Tablet PC TC1100: 1.1GHz Centrino, 1GB RAM, 60GB 7200RPM HD, Vista Ultimate Last edited by Nameless; February 6th, 2004 at 12:50..

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cloudvii Emunext fanboy Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cairo , Egypt Posts: 4,241	RPGWizard , there is no save point before naming Cloud . __________________ Fekra Online magazine Fekra Magazine Fekra Magazine readers Facebook group