Dragon Age 2 (DVD9 to 1x DVD5)

[peterf1999]

Dragon Age 2 (DVD9 to 1x DVD5) *2 Languages (English+Italian)*

1) Extract 'DA2_1xDVD5.7z' contents

2) Copy DVD9's contents to 'DA2_1xDVD5\DA2' folder (don't overwrite the contents)

3) Decompress the following original files and then recompress the contents with FreeArc (use custom SFX module FreeArc_sfx.7z):

campaign_data.rar
core_audio.rar
campaign_vo_en.rar

Output archive: DA2_arc
Compression: -mx -ld800m
Make exe: checked

4) Move 'DA2_arc.exe' to 'DA2_1xDVD5\DA2\data' folder

5) Create the contents of DVD5 as shown in the images below:

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6) Burn or make iso with label name of your choice.

[raimi_18]

hi peter... the size of compression DA2_arc is?? my compression is 1.56Gb. it right??? it doesn't fit dvd5 4.79Gb..

[peterf1999]

hi peter... The size of compression da2_arc is?? My compression is 1.56gb. It right??? It doesn't fit dvd5 4.79gb..

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[callo]

is it possible to create it with other languages too, or must it be "en" and "it", because you've created modified files... :confused: i would keep the german language!

[raimi_18]

thx... it works

[d00m3d]

Thanks Peter. Is there any way to free ~1.1GB of space, so that we can include the high resolution textures?

http://www.bigdownload.com/games/dragon-age-2/pc/dragon-age-2-high-resolution-texture-pack/

[peterf1999]

Thanks Peter. Is there any way to free ~1.1GB of space, so that we can include the high resolution textures?

http://www.bigdownload.com/games/dragon-age-2/pc/dragon-age-2-high-resolution-texture-pack/

I don't think it's possible :(

which video card do you have?

You need at least a DX 11 video card with 1024mb of video memory :eek:

[d00m3d]

Oh well, it's ok! ;)

I have recently bough a GTX 460. But you don't need a DX11 card, Bioware says: "Most of the benefits from the Hi-resolution textures will only be seen if you are able to run the game in DirectX 11."

Most but not all :)

[Schabik]

If someone don't care about the quality of the movies and he really wanna get a 1xDVD5 conversion without any compressing/decompressing files just download my attachment from any of the three links below in the instructions.

1. Create DA2_1xDVD5 folder and copy all files from DVD9 (original game disc) to it.

2. Download the attachment with low quality movies and installmanifest_lang.ini files of your choice (there are files for PL/ENG/DE/ES/IT/FR/RU installmanifest files):

http://hotfile.com/dl/109882145/4faa19d/DA2.1xDVD5(low.def.movies).rar.html
http://www.fileserve.com/file/sDUPT8v
http://www.filesonic.com/file/206241782

3. Decompress the archive DA2.1xDVD5(low.def.movies).rar
4. copy/move the installmanifest_lang.ini file for your language(where lang is PL/EN/DE/ES/IT/FR/RU) and campaign_movies archives to DA2_1xDVD5\data folder.
5. delete other languages(if you have PL/ES/IT or RU language delete rest of the languages except EN lang files, if you have FR/DE or EN language then delete the rest language except the ones that are for your language).
(if you don't know what files you can't delete just open your installmanifest_lang.ini file and watch the list )
6. If you have a PC without MAC OS than delete xxx_mac.rar files. If you have that system then just skip this point.
7. Burn or make iso with label name of your choice.
8. Enjoy your backuped Dragon Age 2 one/two language game

100% working process.
My language after conversion: PL/ENG (yes two languages because PL language has only subtitles and uses ENG voice lang files)
Size of the DVD: 4,00GB

[lukasgames]

If someone don't care about the quality of the movies and he really wanna get a 1xDVD5 conversion without any compressing/decompressing files just download my attachment from any of the three links below in the instructions.

1. Create DA2_1xDVD5 folder and copy all files from DVD9 (original game disc) to it.

2. Download the attachment with low quality movies and installmanifest_lang.ini files of your choice (there are files for PL/ENG/DE/ES/IT/FR/RU installmanifest files):

http://hotfile.com/dl/109882145/4faa19d/DA2.1xDVD5(low.def.movies).rar.html
http://www.fileserve.com/file/sDUPT8v
http://www.filesonic.com/file/206241782

3. Decompress the archive DA2.1xDVD5(low.def.movies).rar
4. copy/move the installmanifest_lang.ini file for your language(where lang is PL/EN/DE/ES/IT/FR/RU) and campaign_movies archives to DA2_1xDVD5\data folder.
5. delete other languages(if you have PL/ES/IT or RU language delete rest of the languages except EN lang files, if you have FR/DE or EN language then delete the rest language except the ones that are for your language).
(if you don't know what files you can't delete just open your installmanifest_lang.ini file and watch the list )
6. If you have a PC without MAC OS than delete xxx_mac.rar files. If you have that system then just skip this point.
7. Burn or make iso with label name of your choice.
8. Enjoy your backuped Dragon Age 2 one/two language game

100% working process.
My language after conversion: PL/ENG (yes two languages because PL language has only subtitles and uses ENG voice lang files)
Size of the DVD: 4,00GB

thank working perfect spanish install

[Schabik]

thank working perfect spanish install
OK:D

If anyone will spot a deleted file in one of the links then let me know:)

[peterf1999]

For polish+english conversion without the awful movies quality :D:

Replace:

core_game_it.rar
campaign_game_it.rar
installmanifest_it.ini

with

core_game_pl.rar
campaign_game_pl.rar
installmanifest_pl.ini

Follow the steps above and use the autorun_xml_POL_ENG.7z

[Schabik]

I think if you use Peterf1999 Conversion + my "awful" movies you'll get enough space for HiTexturePack:D But I didn't test it so I don't really know if it can be attached to the 1xDVD5 Conversion:)

[urnsim2]

Thanks. My installation ended normally but the DA2_arc.exe is not auto extracted?

[Schabik]

Have you created the ISO??

[urnsim2]

Yes. Followed peterf1999 instructions exactly. But from the DA2_1xDVD5.7z files, I couldn't see any reference to unpack the arc file.

[Schabik]

I've tested he peterf1999 conversion and worked perfectly for me when I've created the ISO. My conversion works too and it don't contain any FREEARC archive so test it too, ok?? :) or try again peter's conversion because I'm sure that it works

[urnsim2]

Ok. Worse come to it, I'll just manually extract the arc file. Thanks.

[lllo]

Thanks Peterf1999!!!

Works 100% win 7 x86:D

[snake_77]

Hi, i've a problem with this conversion.
No sound at title screen and save files corrupt.

[patko1610]

i have problem with that compressing i doesnt compress at all shloud i set something or what version are you using. please help

[lefter2901]

I'm not familiar with FreeArc at all. I just installed it... how can I use that custom SFX module you provided there? I can't find such option anywhere.

[pakrat2k2]

extract the custom sfx module into the folder where you installed freearc, but backup original file first. the SFX file is in FreeArc\bin.

[shanrq]

sorry for out of topic.. :D

peter do you have any link for learning or inno setup comunity for making custom form game script of inno setup like yours?..

[lefter2901]

extract the custom sfx module into the folder where you installed freearc, but backup original file first. the SFX file is in FreeArc\bin.

Thank you very much! It did it now, it works perfectly. Also thanks peter for the conversion :)

[kubistar]

Can you change the autorun.xml file for only english language + DirextX. Thx for your work

[peterf1999]

Can you change the autorun.xml file for only english language + DirextX. Thx for your work

;)

[BiGBaD]

Hi, i've a problem with this conversion.
No sound at title screen and save files corrupt.

Just tried this conversion, I have the same problem.

LE: after decompressing the files campaign_data.rar, core_audio.rar, campaign_vo_en.rar make sure you put them in the same dir all together so you should have 2 directories modules and packages that contain all the files from the 3 files mentioned earlier. Afterwards go ahead and use freearc to build the DA2_arc.exe. That should fix everything.

[Domius]

Works perfectly and the screen that shows while extracting archive during installation is really nice. Great work, thanks!

[med12]

thanks 100% working(install/uninstall/patching) on windows 7 ultimate 32-bit but i didn't use the 'FreeArc_sfx.7z ' file from the attachment i didn't know what to do with it or how to use it but it installed and uninstalled flawlessly without using it. what was that file for anyway?

[pakrat2k2]

just a custom installer, read post #23

[gara04]

3) Decompress the following original files and then recompress the contents with FreeArc (use custom SFX moduleFreeArc_sfx.7z)

4) Move 'DA2_arc.exe' to 'DA2_1xDVD5\DA2\data' folder[B]



i am not understanding these steps...can someone please give a bit more detail...like...adding a few more detailed step that shows how to do this...thnx!

[pakrat2k2]

look up 1 post & you'll get your answer