early save state in FFVIII

Brimztone · June 2nd, 2008, 19:42

There is some issue with my disc1 that I can't figure out. Every time I run the cd I start a new game and the intro fmv hangs about 10 seconds or so from the end. I tried running it from the iso I burned off of my cd1 and that cleared up some hiccups in the fmv but it still hangs up at the exact same point. I can get save points to load if I don't start a new game but I don't have any save points early on in the game. If somebody could get a game started and through that fmv and to the first save and upload the save file I would be super stoked. Thanks guys.

~Mox

**jonc2006** · June 2nd, 2008, 19:46

what version of epsxe are you using and what are you using for the plugin setup? if for some reason you are using 1.5.2, try using the -nomdec command switch. it seems that command switch is recognized in 1.5.2 only, i cant seem to get it working with 1.6.0 and 1.7.0 so if you use 1.5.2 you should be able to get around the FMV using that switch.

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Brimztone · June 2nd, 2008, 19:59

epsxe 1.7
Plugin: Pete's OpenGL2 Driver 2.9
Pete's DSound audio driver 1.15
SaPu's CD-ROM Plugin 1.0
Author: Pete Bernert
Card vendor: ATI Technologies Inc.
GFX card: RADEON 9800 PRO

Resolution/Color:
- 800x600 Window mode
- Internal X resolution: 1
- Internal Y resolution: 1
- Keep psx aspect ratio:
- No render-to-texture: on

- Filtering: 0
- Hi-Res textures: 0
- TexWin pixel shader: on
- VRam size: 0 MBytes

Framerate:
- FPS limitation: on
- Frame skipping: off
- FPS limit: Auto

Compatibility:
- Offscreen drawing: 1
- Framebuffer effects: 2
- Framebuffer uploads: 1

Misc:
- Scanlines: off
- Mdec filter: on
- Screen filtering: on
- Shader effects: 0/1
- Flicker-fix border size: 0
- GF4/XP crash fix: on
- Game fixes: on [00000002]

I also have 1.6 but haven't tried as far back as 1.5.2.
Ran it on PSX as well which still hangs up at the same point. I'm assuming theres some wierd scratch that i'm not seeing on the disc.

karas81 · June 2nd, 2008, 20:27

1- was that the first time you play your ff game on your pc, if so then probably its your CD Drive that can't get access/read correctly your PSX CD, try another drive (ask a friend or something).

2- Try Gamefaq, you can find many save-files over there.

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Brimztone · June 2nd, 2008, 20:31

This is my first time trying to get this running emulated and not on my PS.
I checked out gamefaqs and every save file that they offer near the beginning of the game are all with everything maxed out.
p.s thanks for replying so quick guys

Last edited by Brimztone; June 2nd, 2008 at 20:31.. Reason: added some thanks

**jonc2006** · June 2nd, 2008, 20:32

what format did you make your image in?

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Brimztone · June 2nd, 2008, 20:35

I ripped it as a .iso using isoproducer.exe

**jonc2006** · June 2nd, 2008, 20:38

make an image in .bin/.cue or .ccd/.img/.sub instead because that format you are using now is not good for psx games.

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Squall-Leonhart · June 4th, 2008, 04:52

especially since Final Fantasy 8 uses protective markers in the subchannel.

Xblade · June 5th, 2008, 03:19

Hey your lucky >_> I cant even find my ff8 disc 1 T_T(still have 2,3,4 though :3)

Squall-Leonhart · June 5th, 2008, 04:33

Contact Square USA or Square Europe and they can ship you a new disk.

Xblade · June 5th, 2008, 14:33

Id rather by a new set for 10 bucks

but iI really beat ff8 several times lol. Gave up on omega though. No way in hell a boss is wroth half an hour of my time when hes fighting maxed out characters. I'm still wishing 8 had break damage limit

. Never did get around to playing that silly card game -..-.

Squall-Leonhart · June 5th, 2008, 15:43

you won't find FF8 for 10 bucks maybe 25 for second hand, but its 40+ if you buy the platinum version new.

**jonc2006** · June 5th, 2008, 17:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xblade

Id rather by a new set for 10 bucks

but iI really beat ff8 several times lol. Gave up on omega though. No way in hell a boss is wroth half an hour of my time when hes fighting maxed out characters. I'm still wishing 8 had break damage limit

. Never did get around to playing that silly card game -..-.

he isnt that hard, but as far as i know the only way to survive his one of his attacks is by the "god mode"-like status effect that is recieved when using the hero drinks/holy war items. the hero drink/holy war are more ideal since they have a 100% success rate but the holy war is much much much better because unlike the hero drink, it effects all 3 members of your party instead of 1. the hero trial or holy war trial can be used too but i would not rely on those because they have a fail-rate. it may be possbile to kill it without those but i highly doubt it.

the best way to get holy wars is through modding the gilgamesh card (gives you 10). however you can get as many as you want by winning another gilgamesh card (this works for any rare card actually) by challenging one of the card group players on your airship. remember that you must complete their sidequest before disk 4 though otherwise they wont be there. in addition to that you wont see another copy of the rare cards in their decks until you must have modded the one you already have. you cant have one in your deck at the same time, even if you dont pick it as one of the cards you battle with in other words.

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Xblade · June 6th, 2008, 23:32

I know lol

. Thats why I said I never bothered with the silly card game. I dont need the all character invinci to be him though. I have that girl and her dog for invinci and a quite a few auras and thingies that make me invincy(dont remember what there called). I have to retrive the save file off my friends pc anyways X_X. The one of my ps1 memcard is at the beginning of disc 4 and my ps2 wont read it anyway

only pc ^^

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squall-Leonhart

you won't find FF8 for 10 bucks maybe 25 for second hand, but its 40+ if you buy the platinum version new.

Impossible. FF12 and 10 are 14 bucks on amazon...from sellers. 20 bucks for new retail. Final fantasy 8-12 are all 20 bucks retail price. With the exception of Final Fantasy VII for 70 bucks which I think is encouraging piracy lol. Unless your talking about pc version for 8 thats 40 bucks...

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Squall-Leonhart · June 10th, 2008, 03:21

FF12 and 10 are available in plentiful supply. PSX games aren't.

FF9 is actually US30-40

Xblade · June 10th, 2008, 04:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squall-Leonhart

FF12 and 10 are available in plentiful supply. PSX games aren't.

FF9 is actually US30-40

Go on amazon. The retail price is 19.99$ for every psx ff game besdies 7 which is out of stock..

**jonc2006** · June 10th, 2008, 04:26

ebay might have them as well.

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Squall-Leonhart · June 10th, 2008, 06:49

tell amazon to start shipping to Oz and i will :P

Xblade · June 10th, 2008, 07:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squall-Leonhart

tell amazon to start shipping to Oz and i will :P

Forgot you were from austy lol...

June 2nd, 2008, 19:42	#1
Brimztone Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Monterey Posts: 4	early save state in FFVIII There is some issue with my disc1 that I can't figure out. Every time I run the cd I start a new game and the intro fmv hangs about 10 seconds or so from the end. I tried running it from the iso I burned off of my cd1 and that cleared up some hiccups in the fmv but it still hangs up at the exact same point. I can get save points to load if I don't start a new game but I don't have any save points early on in the game. If somebody could get a game started and through that fmv and to the first save and upload the save file I would be super stoked. Thanks guys. ~Mox

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June 2nd, 2008, 19:46	#2
jonc2006 Mod of Douchebagness™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA MD Posts: 9,793	what version of epsxe are you using and what are you using for the plugin setup? if for some reason you are using 1.5.2, try using the -nomdec command switch. it seems that command switch is recognized in 1.5.2 only, i cant seem to get it working with 1.6.0 and 1.7.0 so if you use 1.5.2 you should be able to get around the FMV using that switch. __________________ Antec 900/Antec Truepower Quattro 1000W/eVGA 780i SLI/Windows XP Media SP2 & Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit SP1/Intel Core 2 Duo E8400@4.0GHz/Dual eVGA e-Geforce GTX280 1GB DDR3 SLI Enabled/Creative SB X-Fi XtremeGamer/Corsiar XMS2 4GB (2x2GB) PC2-6400 DDR2/Dual WD Caviar SE16 500GB 7200RPM HDDs The Official jonc2006™ Emotion Chart. Courtesy of PCXL-Fan after he tried to steal my identity on Steam because I am so awesome. Official jonc2006™ Fan Club Official jonc2006™ Trophy Collection

June 2nd, 2008, 19:59	#3
Brimztone Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Monterey Posts: 4	epsxe 1.7 Plugin: Pete's OpenGL2 Driver 2.9 Pete's DSound audio driver 1.15 SaPu's CD-ROM Plugin 1.0 Author: Pete Bernert Card vendor: ATI Technologies Inc. GFX card: RADEON 9800 PRO Resolution/Color: - 800x600 Window mode - Internal X resolution: 1 - Internal Y resolution: 1 - Keep psx aspect ratio: - No render-to-texture: on - Filtering: 0 - Hi-Res textures: 0 - TexWin pixel shader: on - VRam size: 0 MBytes Framerate: - FPS limitation: on - Frame skipping: off - FPS limit: Auto Compatibility: - Offscreen drawing: 1 - Framebuffer effects: 2 - Framebuffer uploads: 1 Misc: - Scanlines: off - Mdec filter: on - Screen filtering: on - Shader effects: 0/1 - Flicker-fix border size: 0 - GF4/XP crash fix: on - Game fixes: on [00000002] I also have 1.6 but haven't tried as far back as 1.5.2. Ran it on PSX as well which still hangs up at the same point. I'm assuming theres some wierd scratch that i'm not seeing on the disc.

June 2nd, 2008, 20:27	#4
karas81 .:Enigmatic Protagonist:. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: TOKYO Posts: 2,283	1- was that the first time you play your ff game on your pc, if so then probably its your CD Drive that can't get access/read correctly your PSX CD, try another drive (ask a friend or something). 2- Try Gamefaq, you can find many save-files over there. __________________ "I've had enough, there's no hope left for this pathetic clan." "Growth occurs when one goes beyond one's limits. Realizing that is also part of training."

June 2nd, 2008, 20:31	#5
Brimztone Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Monterey Posts: 4	This is my first time trying to get this running emulated and not on my PS. I checked out gamefaqs and every save file that they offer near the beginning of the game are all with everything maxed out. p.s thanks for replying so quick guys Last edited by Brimztone; June 2nd, 2008 at 20:31.. Reason: added some thanks

June 2nd, 2008, 20:32	#6
jonc2006 Mod of Douchebagness™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA MD Posts: 9,793	what format did you make your image in? __________________ Antec 900/Antec Truepower Quattro 1000W/eVGA 780i SLI/Windows XP Media SP2 & Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit SP1/Intel Core 2 Duo E8400@4.0GHz/Dual eVGA e-Geforce GTX280 1GB DDR3 SLI Enabled/Creative SB X-Fi XtremeGamer/Corsiar XMS2 4GB (2x2GB) PC2-6400 DDR2/Dual WD Caviar SE16 500GB 7200RPM HDDs The Official jonc2006™ Emotion Chart. Courtesy of PCXL-Fan after he tried to steal my identity on Steam because I am so awesome. Official jonc2006™ Fan Club Official jonc2006™ Trophy Collection

June 2nd, 2008, 20:35	#7
Brimztone Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Monterey Posts: 4	I ripped it as a .iso using isoproducer.exe

June 2nd, 2008, 20:38	#8
jonc2006 Mod of Douchebagness™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA MD Posts: 9,793	make an image in .bin/.cue or .ccd/.img/.sub instead because that format you are using now is not good for psx games. __________________ Antec 900/Antec Truepower Quattro 1000W/eVGA 780i SLI/Windows XP Media SP2 & Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit SP1/Intel Core 2 Duo E8400@4.0GHz/Dual eVGA e-Geforce GTX280 1GB DDR3 SLI Enabled/Creative SB X-Fi XtremeGamer/Corsiar XMS2 4GB (2x2GB) PC2-6400 DDR2/Dual WD Caviar SE16 500GB 7200RPM HDDs The Official jonc2006™ Emotion Chart. Courtesy of PCXL-Fan after he tried to steal my identity on Steam because I am so awesome. Official jonc2006™ Fan Club Official jonc2006™ Trophy Collection

June 4th, 2008, 04:52	#9
Squall-Leonhart Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 23,270	especially since Final Fantasy 8 uses protective markers in the subchannel.

June 5th, 2008, 03:19	#10
Xblade Eating your Future Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Shadow Realm. Posts: 8,108	Hey your lucky >_> I cant even find my ff8 disc 1 T_T(still have 2,3,4 though :3)

June 5th, 2008, 04:33	#11
Squall-Leonhart Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 23,270	Contact Square USA or Square Europe and they can ship you a new disk.

June 5th, 2008, 14:33	#12
Xblade Eating your Future Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Shadow Realm. Posts: 8,108	Id rather by a new set for 10 bucks but iI really beat ff8 several times lol. Gave up on omega though. No way in hell a boss is wroth half an hour of my time when hes fighting maxed out characters. I'm still wishing 8 had break damage limit . Never did get around to playing that silly card game -..-.

June 5th, 2008, 15:43	#13
Squall-Leonhart Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 23,270	you won't find FF8 for 10 bucks maybe 25 for second hand, but its 40+ if you buy the platinum version new.

June 10th, 2008, 03:21	#16
Squall-Leonhart Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 23,270	FF12 and 10 are available in plentiful supply. PSX games aren't. FF9 is actually US30-40

June 10th, 2008, 04:26	#18
jonc2006 Mod of Douchebagness™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA MD Posts: 9,793	ebay might have them as well. __________________ Antec 900/Antec Truepower Quattro 1000W/eVGA 780i SLI/Windows XP Media SP2 & Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit SP1/Intel Core 2 Duo E8400@4.0GHz/Dual eVGA e-Geforce GTX280 1GB DDR3 SLI Enabled/Creative SB X-Fi XtremeGamer/Corsiar XMS2 4GB (2x2GB) PC2-6400 DDR2/Dual WD Caviar SE16 500GB 7200RPM HDDs The Official jonc2006™ Emotion Chart. Courtesy of PCXL-Fan after he tried to steal my identity on Steam because I am so awesome. Official jonc2006™ Fan Club Official jonc2006™ Trophy Collection

June 10th, 2008, 06:49	#19
Squall-Leonhart Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 23,270	tell amazon to start shipping to Oz and i will :P