Best Compression Methods for 'Specific' Games. Q&A

[KaktoR]

Ok. Will use lzma. lolz tooks too long :) Will start tonight and let it run over night.

[K4miKaZe]

Ok. Will use lzma. lolz tooks too long :) Will start tonight and let it run over night.

Lolz is my friend then :p

I will start a bit later, i want to complete the FF series first. I hope Odyssey doesnt take more time then Origins.

[K4miKaZe]

Same as in Origins, Xtool:oodle won't work with big input (single files are OK). Xtool will just stop working and files will be just copied without inflating.

KaktoR can you tell me the AFR version u are using? I did the same file with mine but get a slightly different size:

Compressed 1 file, 237,207,552 => 549,824,267 bytes. Ratio 231.79%

Thanks !!!

[KaktoR]

AFR_x64.exe
+
afrpatch.dll

[ZAZA4EVER]

Assassin's Creed Odyssey Gold Edition Repack Eng only
Repack From 45.8GB TO 23.7Gb
With Afr+afrpatch.dll by Razor
AFR + SREP + LOLZ
BUT You Should know afr has different headers with game files but afr repack and unpack well
I think afr need simple modify from razor to ac Odyssey
To get better ratio
Almost Odyssey such as origins in files

Xtool Dont Work For All Game Files Result as Srep+Lzma 29.4Gb
Xtool Work For one File of the game not Full Files

[Simorq]

Original Size: 12.4 GB (13,378,714,043 Bytes)
Compressed Size: 7.34 GB (7,884,486,177 Bytes)
Compression Time: 4 Hours (6 Cores + 16GB RAM + HDD + DiskSpan)
Decompression Time: 25 Minutes
Method:
Upak File= pZLib3:c132m:t100p+srep:m3f:l512+lolz:dtb1:d192m:m tt1:mt4:mc1023
BIK File= bpk+srep:m3f
Other Files= srep:m3f:l128+7z

Notes:
Repack uses pZLib3 v3.0.1.0 library By Razor12911
Repack uses Srep v3.92 library By Bulat Ziganshin
Repack uses Lolz v2.1.a.7 library By ProFrager

The installation time with XTool is 90 minutes.
Although the ratio is better.

[KaktoR]

Assassin's Creed Odyssey Gold Edition Repack Eng only
Repack From 45.8GB TO 23.7Gb
With Afr+afrpatch.dll by Razor
AFR + SREP + LOLZ
BUT You Should know afr has different headers with game files but afr repack and unpack well
I think afr need simple modify from razor to ac Odyssey
To get better ratio
Almost Odyssey such as origins in files

Xtool Dont Work For All Game Files Result as Srep+Lzma 29.4Gb
Xtool Work For one File of the game not Full Files

What was time of compression? 15 hours more?

[Simorq]

You can use "Hibernation" for long compression times.

1:CMD Pause
2:Use ReduceMemory (https://www.sordum.org/9197/reduce-memory-v1-2/)
3:Hibernation PC:p

[felice2011]

You can use "Hibernation" for long compression times.

1:CMD Pause
2:Use ReduceMemory (https://www.sordum.org/9197/reduce-memory-v1-2/)
3:Hibernation PC:p

Already tried, it is not the same thing, the process continues but the compression times are even longer.

[ZAZA4EVER]

What was time of compression? 15 hours more?

25 hr

[felice2011]

FARCRY 5

Inside 2 Language (English/Italian)

Mthd = (ZTool+srep64+Lzma2)

plzo:c64m:t4:st50p:ct4:b128kb+srep64:m5f:a2:d1g+lz ma2:d512m:fb=273:mf=bt4:mc=100000000:lc=4:lp=0

IN = 29.4 GB

Splitted in 3 Archive :

1) FC5_1.bin = 8,21 GB

2) FC5_2.bin = 9,64 GB

3) FC5_3.bin = 5,27 GB

Tot OUT = 23.1 GB

Tot Ratio = 78.5%

Time/Comp = 4h:20min

[Simorq]

25 hr
:(
What was the Lolz setting?
And what is your CPU?

[K4miKaZe]

:(
What was the Lolz setting?
And what is your CPU?

I started it 2 hours ago, it says 12 hours now (should be a bit more, if its going to be as origin i think that due to the lower size it should be 16-17 hours). Same settings as always on my ac games and same machine (4 cores at 3.9GHz, 8GB Ram and SSD but SSD doesnt matter, maybe its 1 minute faster due to the first temp creation).

Will post tomorrow the complete results with compression and installation times as always. Time to go to bed, hope its ready when i wake up but i dont think so hahaha.

Edit: Its almost done, total time will be around 15 hours, when i get back to home i will post install time but it looks very good.

[ZAZA4EVER]

:(
What was the Lolz setting?
And what is your CPU?

Lolz:tt1:d512m:mtt1:mt2:mtb64m
I used windows server rdb
Xeon 2.6ghz 12core with 64gb Ram

[Simorq]

Lolz:tt1:d512m:mtt1:mt2:mtb64m
I used windows server rdb
Xeon 2.6ghz 12core with 64gb Ram

windows server :D
mtb64m is wrong.
Anyway, Lolz calculates him as mtb512m.

[ZAZA4EVER]

Assassin's Creed Odyssey Gold Edition Repack Eng only
Repack From 45.8GB TO 23.7Gb
With Afr+afrpatch.dll by Razor
AFR + SREP + LOLZ
BUT You Should know afr has different headers with game files but afr repack and unpack well
I think afr need simple modify from razor to ac Odyssey
To get better ratio
Almost Odyssey such as origins in files

Xtool Dont Work For All Game Files Result as Srep+Lzma 29.4Gb
Xtool Work For one File of the game not Full Files


Repack ac Odyssey v1.0.2

[ZAZA4EVER]

windows server :D
mtb64m is wrong.
Anyway, Lolz calculates him as mtb512m.

Can you tell me lolz settings fast compress and good ratio?

[K4miKaZe]

Repack ac Odyssey v1.0.2

How did you actually have AC Odyssey original size to 45,8gb? I just deleted all foreign stuff too but i get 46.5gb on it (700mb difference). Checked game and its working fine. Even only english is on 46.4gb (i usually let only spanish). Thats removing the files from sound and video folder.

Just finished this morning with lolz, it took 15 hours to compress. Im at home now, will create the installer and see how long it takes, will update in 1-2 hours the thread with my results, the ratio was very good (im using only 128 dictionary size on lolz, its faster on compress and decompress and also has a little size increase, i played with lolz settings in the past and for me using heavy configs are not worth).

[K4miKaZe]

Here it goes, my repack using same method as on previous AC Games

Title: Assassin's Creed Odyssey (legit version)
Tools used: Ultraarc 2900 R5, Lolz, SREP, Binkpack, AFR
Method: Mask with AFR+SREP+LOLZ on .forge files/ Binkpack for .bk2 files & SREP+LOLZ on all other files. As a sidenote, im using lolz with d128 for this and origins, its fast and is good enough (at least for me)
Computer used: As always for compressions im using a 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz on Boost) + 8GB Ram + SSD
Ripped files: Only foreign languages, original size is with only spanish files but there is not much difference if you keep only english or other language.

Info:
Original Size: 46.5 GB
Compressed Size: 23.4 GB
Compress Time: 15 hours (54066.10 sec)
Decompress Time: 1 hour & 10 minutes (maybe less, was doing more things

Extra Info:
Forge Files Original: 41.5 GB (After AFR 78.7 GB)
Forge Files Compressed: 19.3 GB
Other Files Original: 4.96 GB
Other Files Compressed: 4.14 GB
Needed Diskspace: At least 200 GB free space

Final note: Using Binkpack is not worth but i used it to keep all AC Games on the same method, you will only gain 6-7MB. This game has only 6 little bk2 video files. On other hand it has over 600mb on .webm videos and i have no idea if its possible to compress them in any way. If someone has some idea for this .webm files it would be nice if you can share the info.
And sorry for the delay but i was kicking some asses on Odyssey, hell finally we have a fem character, just find fem asses better to look at when spending time on games xDDD.

[Simorq]

Can you tell me lolz settings fast compress and good ratio?

lolz:dt0:d64m:mt4:tt1:cm0 fast / bad ratio
lolz:dtb1:d128m:mtt1:mt6:mc1023 Best / Good Ratio

Lolz Test (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=465834&postcount=34)

[K4miKaZe]

lolz:dt0:d64m:mt4:tt1:cm0 fast / bad ratio
lolz:dtb1:d128m:mtt1:mt6:mc1023 Best / Good Ratio

Lolz Test (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=465834&postcount=34)

Yeah, im using myself now d128 and mc1023 (on little games d64 and mc1023 because the gain is not much). Have tried in the past bigger dictionary sizes but the gain was not worth (much more time consuming). On lzma2 in other hand (thats what i used before i got into inno setup and ultraarc) the dictionary size was very important but it tooks a lot of time too. I think lolz is overall better compressor, maybe a little bit slower than lzma on compress times but on install times its nice and have almost better ratio.

[oltjon]

Shadow of the Tomb Raider Croft Edition

game size 33.7
compressed game size 20.7

NOTHING ripped
NOTHING re-encoded
ALL languages

xtool 0.9 library By Razor12911
Srep v3.92 library By Bulat Ziganshin
Bpk, Lolz v2.1.a.7 library By ProFrager
Mpz Slimmer API 2 library by Ramiro Cruzo

compression time 32 hours + - :eek:
decompression time 45 min + - :)

file.tiger xtool zlib+ srep + lolz data1.cab
file.dll, file.exe srep + lolz data2.cab
file.bik bpk data3.cab
file.mp3 Mpz Slimmer API 2 data4.cab

intel core i7 4 cores 2.9Mhz
6GB ram

[K4miKaZe]

Shadow of the Tomb Raider Croft Edition

game size 33.7
compressed game size 20.7

NOTHING ripped
NOTHING re-encoded
ALL languages

xtool 0.9 library By Razor12911
Srep v3.92 library By Bulat Ziganshin
Bpk, Lolz v2.1.a.7 library By ProFrager
Mpz Slimmer Bees 2 library by Ramiro Cruzo

compression time 32 hours + - :eek:
decompression time 45 min + - :)

file.tiger xtool + srep + lolz data1.cab
file.dll, file.exe srep + lolz data2.cab
file.bik bpk data3.cab
file.mp3 Mpz Slimmer API 2 data4.cab

intel core i7 4 cores 2.9Mhz
6GB ram

32 hours??? Holy s.... Was this because xtool or lolz?

[oltjon]

32 hours??? Holy s.... Was this because xtool or lolz?

lolz :D

[masen485]

xtool metod ?
Srep metod ?
Mpz metod ?
lolz metod ?

[oltjon]

xtool metod ?
Srep method ?
Mpz method ?
lolz metod ?

xtool zlib best metod
srep best metod
mpz best method
lolz best method

all I know is learned here at file forums or even on krinkels.org. they are all public methods. study and do not be lazy;)

[masen485]

xtool zlib best metod DETAILED INFORMATION?
srep best metod DETAILED INFORMATION ?
mpz best method DETAILED INFORMATION ?
lolz best method DETAILED INFORMATION ?

[K4miKaZe]

xtool zlib best metod
srep best metod
mpz best method
lolz best method

all I know is learned here at file forums or even on krinkels.org. they are all public methods. study and do not be lazy;)

Yeah, on first day its hard to understand everything but with brain and searching,testing itself and trying to understand how the stuff works its usually pretty easy.

As a final tip: When xtools fails you have ztools xDDD (works inverted too):p

[KaktoR]

Here it goes, my repack using same method as on previous AC Games

Title: Assassin's Creed Odyssey (legit version)
Tools used: Ultraarc 2900 R5, Lolz, SREP, Binkpack, AFR
Method: Mask with AFR+SREP+LOLZ on .forge files/ Binkpack for .bk2 files & SREP+LOLZ on all other files. As a sidenote, im using lolz with d128 for this and origins, its fast and is good enough (at least for me)
Computer used: As always for compressions im using a 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz on Boost) + 8GB Ram + SSD
Ripped files: Only foreign languages, original size is with only spanish files but there is not much difference if you keep only english or other language.

Info:
Original Size: 46.5 GB
Compressed Size: 23.4 GB
Compress Time: 15 hours (54066.10 sec)
Decompress Time: 1 hour & 10 minutes (maybe less, was doing more things

Extra Info:
Forge Files Original: 41.5 GB (After AFR 78.7 GB)
Forge Files Compressed: 19.3 GB
Other Files Original: 4.96 GB
Other Files Compressed: 4.14 GB
Needed Diskspace: At least 200 GB free space

Final note: Using Binkpack is not worth but i used it to keep all AC Games on the same method, you will only gain 6-7MB. This game has only 6 little bk2 video files. On other hand it has over 600mb on .webm videos and i have no idea if its possible to compress them in any way. If someone has some idea for this .webm files it would be nice if you can share the info.
And sorry for the delay but i was kicking some asses on Odyssey, hell finally we have a fem character, just find fem asses better to look at when spending time on games xDDD.

Compressed block count (subblocks) = 2029626 (2206452)
LZO1X-W3(15) subblocks count = 18722
LZO1X-999 subblocks count = 0
LZO2A-999 subblocks count = 0
LZO1C-999 subblocks count = 0
OODLE subblocks count = 972594
ZSTD subblocks count = 0
Uncompressed subblocks count = 1215136

Compressed subblocks size: 37172479244 -> 72612275266
Uncompressed subblocks size: 6985424549
Other data size: 415539938

Total data+table: 44582269539 -> 80047139297

Time: 3722.079 secs


Errorlevel=0
10.0%
Compressing 80,047,139,297 bytes with _Compressors\srep64 -m3f $$arcdatafile$$.tmp $$arcpackedfile$$.tmp
10.0%SREP 3.92 beta (July 23, 2013): input size 76338 mb, memory used 5674 mb, -m3f -l512 -c512 -a4/4 -hash=vmac -b8mb
100%: 80,047,139,297 -> 48,231,575,045: 60.25%. Cpu 235 mb/s ( 10.0%3 sec), real 114 mb/s (670.407 sec) = 49%
Sorting matc 10.0% Second pass: 10.0%

Testing with LZMA atm (only forge files). Will be ready in about 7 hours I think.

Will report when I wake up.

[K4miKaZe]

Total data+table: 44582269539 -> 80047139297

This seems correct to me, i got something like 445xxxxx -> 800xxxxx too (looked at this at the morning and i can remember at least the first numbers hehe).

Thanks for doing it on lzma !!!

[KaktoR]

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

*.webm, *.bk2 with m0
*.forge with afr:a2+srep:m3f+lzma:a1:mfbt4:d256m:fb273:mc100000 0000:lc8
rest of files with srep:m3f+lzma:a1:mfbt4:d256m:fb273:mc1000000000:lc 8

Compression time took about 7 hours.
22:52:42 - Starting Data1.bin creation
22:53:02 - Finished Data1.bin creation
22:53:03 - Starting Data2.bin.001 creation
5:49:07 - Finished Data2.bin.001 creation
5:49:08 - Starting Data3.bin.001 creation
6:05:01 - Finished Data3.bin.001 creation

46.3GB => 25.5GB

[K4miKaZe]

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

*.webm, *.bk2 with m0
*.forge with afr:a2+srep:m3f+lzma:a1:mfbt4:d256m:fb273:mc100000 0000:lc8
rest of files with srep:m3f+lzma:a1:mfbt4:d256m:fb273:mc1000000000:lc 8

Compression time took about 7 hours.
22:52:42 - Starting Data1.bin creation
22:53:02 - Finished Data1.bin creation
22:53:03 - Starting Data2.bin.001 creation
5:49:07 - Finished Data2.bin.001 creation
5:49:08 - Starting Data3.bin.001 creation
6:05:01 - Finished Data3.bin.001 creation

46.3GB => 25.5GB

Hi KaktoR, im wondering what "m0" is to try it myself again with those media files. Thanks for the lzma results on this game. This game has fast compression times even on lolz. Just a fun fact: Looking at my compressed ac library, unity is the biggest game hahaha (and its the smallest of the last 4 games).

[KaktoR]

m0 is zero compression (storing).

However, you could re-encode the webm files to lower resolution or less frames or details for example.

[K4miKaZe]

m0 is zero compression (storing).

However, you could re-encode the webm files to lower resolution or less frames or details for example.

Ahhh ok, many many thanks. Was wondering about that. I dont like lower resolution on videos, for me its better to have them on original and i think that lowering can get those 600mb to maybe 400mb, so its not worth. Was wondering if this was just the same as binkpack where you can gain some extra mb without much time consuming or losing quality.

Thanks for the reply KaktoR !!!

[oltjon]

Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics

game size 2.82 Gb
compressed game size 734 Mb

NOTHING ripped
NOTHING re-encoded
ALL languages


Srep v3.92 library By Bulat Ziganshin
Lolz v2.1.a.7 library By ProFrager


compression time 2.20 hours + -
decompression time 5 min + -

srep + lolz data1.cab

intel core i7 4 cores 2.9Mhz
6GB ram

[ZAZA4EVER]

lolz:dt0:d64m:mt4:tt1:cm0 fast / bad ratio
lolz:dtb1:d128m:mtt1:mt6:mc1023 Best / Good Ratio

Lolz Test (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=465834&postcount=34)

How unpack second method for lolz
I tested it good time and ratio but i can't unpack it by cls of lolz

[K4miKaZe]

How unpack second method for lolz
I tested it good time and ratio but i can't unpack it by cls of lolz

Strange, it should go well, im using this same method but without the "mt6" and it installs fine with the lolz included on the "Asis Installer" by KaktoR. Also im using the lolz version on Ultraarc 2900 R5 for packing. The installer includes cls-lolz.dll,cls-lolz_x64.exe & cls-lolz_x86.exe.

You could try with the same lolz version on Asis, see if that helps. I also saw same problems on other compressors that if you have different versions on packing and unpacking it doesnt work every time. So i keep my ultraarc with same version tools as the installer/unpacker to be sure. Had this on xtool last time and solved it by using same versions.

[K4miKaZe]

Hi, this one is not on the list. I made this with two methods (with and without xtool zlib). The gain with xtool is not worth, it has not much zlib...

Tools used: Ultraarc 2900 R5, Srep v3.9.2, Lolz, Xtool 0.9 (zlib)

Computer: As always, 4 cores at 3.9GHz (up to 4.3 on boost), 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Only languages, keeping only 1 Language (spanish in my case)

Title: Dying Light: The Following Enhanced Edition v1.16.0 (GOG with all DLCs)

Method 1:
Method: binkpack on .bik/.bk2 files, rest of files srep+lolz
Original Size: 25.1 GB
Compressed Size: 13.2 GB
Compress Time: 6 Hours
Install Time: 12 minutes

Method 2:
Method: binkpack on .bik/.bk2 files, rest of files xzlib+srep+lolz
Original Size: 25.1 GB
Compressed Size: 12.9 GB
Compress Time: 6 Hours 20 minutes
Install Time: 13-14 minutes

Final note: I did tried some more things but could not get this lower, using higher dictionaries like d256, d512, etc... on lolz should give you more gain but it takes double time on compression and probably you wont get more than 100-200mb (not worth to me). There are also some repeated bik files, i didnt delete them because i dont know if it works and im too busy to test them now. As always CRC checked and all is fine !!!

[JustFun]

Guys we have over 300 entries in Index thread, thank you very much to everyone involved in sharing methods, much appreciated!

[K4miKaZe]

Guys we have over 300 entries in Index thread, thank you very much to everyone involved in sharing methods, much appreciated!

Thanks to you too for keeping it updated !!! ;)

[K4miKaZe]

I will post on the next days all Final Fantasy games with almost same method (some little changes). I have done already the biggest one (XV) but im testing it ingame because i removed duplicated videos and im not sure if its working good. So in meantime here are the FF series in order.

Tools used: Xtools 0.9, SREP 3.9.2, Lolz & Ultraarc 2900 R5
Computer: 4 Cores at 3.9GHz (up to 4.3 on boost) + 8GB Ram + SSD
Ripped Files: Only changed DirectX with the websetup installer, game is still multilanguage

Method: xZLib+srep:m3f+lolz (lolz with d128, mcc 1023)

Original Size: 644 MB
Compressed Size: 349 MB
Packing time: 10 minutes or less
Install time: 1-2 minutes

Using ztool is giving same size then xtool (tested them on both). Tomorrow i will post IV, V & VI

[K4miKaZe]

Here are some more FF Games for today, should finish with this series tomorrow or maybe 1 day more. Xzlib isnt almost required, all games have zlib but on some of them there is only a little gain. But it doesnt take much longer on compression son i leaved it this way.

Tools used: Ultraarc 2900 R5, Srep 3.9.2, Lolz, Xtool 0.9

Computer: 4 cores 3.9Ghz (4.3 boost) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Method: xZLib+Srep+Lolz

Ripped Files: Only changed dx files with webinstaller and if it was possible let only 1 language

All games are from Steam (Steam Editions) and have 1 language

Final Fantasy IV (v1.0.4):
Original Size: 792 MB
Compressed Size: 419 MB
Compress Time: 10 minutes
Install Time: 1-2 minutes

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (v1.0):
Original Size: 974 MB
Compressed Size: 427 MB
Compress Time: 12-13 minutes
Install Time: 1-2 minutes

Final Fantasy V (v1.0):
Original Size: 1.18 GB
Compressed Size: 648 MB
Compress Time: 15 minutes
Install Time: 2-3 minutes

Final Fantasy VI (v1.0.2):
Original Size: 908 MB
Compressed Size: 535 MB
Compress Time: 12-13 minutes
Install Time: 2-3 minutes

Final Fantasy VII (v1.0.9):
Original Size: 2.27 GB
Compressed Size: 1.08 GB
Compress Time: 20 minutes
Install Time: 3-4 minutes

Final Fantasy VIII (v1.0.11):
Original Size: 3.42 GB
Compressed Size: 1.32 GB
Compress Time: 25 minutes
Install Time: 3-4 minutes

Final Fantasy IX:
Original Size: 7.17 GB
Compressed Size: 3.08 GB
Compress Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Install Time: 7-8 minutes
Note: On this one i have removed x86 files keeping x64

[K4miKaZe]

Here are more Final Fantasy games with same method. It tooks me a bit longer than i thought.

Tools used: Ultraarc 2900 R5, Srep 3.9.2, Lolz, Xtool 0.9

Computer: 4 cores 3.9Ghz (4.3 boost) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Method: xZLib+Srep+Lolz

Ripped Files: Nothing on X/X2 & XII, 1 language on XIII,LR,XIII-2

All games are from Steam (Steam Editions) with all DLCs

Final Fantasy X & X2 HD Remaster (2 in 1):
Original Size: 36,8 GB
Compressed Size: 23,4 GB
Compress Time: 10 hours 20 minutes
Install Time: 22 minutes
Ripped Files: Nothing

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age:
Original Size: 29,3 GB
Compressed Size: 17,9 GB
Compress Time: 9 hours
Install Time: 18 minutes
Ripped Files: Nothing

Final Fantasy XIII (v1.0.3):
Original Size: 57,9 GB
Compressed Size: 22,9 GB
Compress Time: 8 hours
Install Time: 12 minutes
Ripped Files: Ripped Japanese files (english files have "us" in filenames)

Final Fantasy XIII-2 (v1.0.1):
Original Size: 27,3 GB
Compressed Size: 9.24 GB
Compress Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Install Time: 6 minutes
Ripped Files: Ripped Japanese files (english files have a "u" in filenames)
Note:
Using ztool and not xtool will give you around 80mb better ratio.
KaktoR got CRC errors using xtool when he did his method but for me
there is no problem, use Xtool 0.9 as i did. CRC checked and its fine.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII:
Original Size: 19.2 GB
Compressed Size: 7.51 GB
Compress Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Install Time: 4-5 minutes
Ripped Files: Ripped Japanese files (english files have a "a" in filenames)
Note:
Using ztool and not xtool will give you around 60mb better ratio.
KaktoR got CRC errors using xtool when he did his method but for me
there is no problem, use Xtool 0.9 as i did. CRC checked and its fine.

I have done already Final Fantasy XV too with ztool, its about 46,6gb but im doing it right now again with xtool. With luck it should be posted tomorrow.

[st0rm]

Game Installed Size : 5,36 GB
Compressed Size : 3,45 GB

Nothing Ripped or Encoded.
Multi-6 languages.

Install Time : ~10 mins

Method :

binkpack for all videos
all other files used srep+lzma

[K4miKaZe]

Finally i finished with this series, here are the last 3 games. The biggest one with two methods (Ztool and Xtool). The ztool version was created 2 weeks ago but was not posted because of testing it ingame.

Tools used: Ultraarc 2900 R5, Srep 3.9.2, Binkpack, Lolz, Xtool 0.9 & Ztool

Computer: 4 cores 3.9Ghz (4.3 boost) + 8GB Ram + SSD

All games are from Steam (Steam Editions) with all DLCs

1st step before compression: I removed all duplicated videos and foreign voice files. At first, for removing the duplicated videos you can follow my easy steps:
1. Enter in /datas/movies/, once there enter the first folder, look if there is a "us" folder.
2. Select all files on the "us" folder, right click and cut the files, go one step back to the "jp" folder and paste them there (overwrite the files)
3. After overwriting the files they remain selected, so now cut them again and move them again to the "us" folder (this will delete the files without looking for names).
4. Do the same on all other movie folders. Cutting and pasting was faster for me then open up the two folders and looking for same name archieves.

2nd step before compression (Optional):
This one will give you around 600MB less in space by removing voice files
1. Go to the /Datas/sound/resources/Voice folder.
2. Remove all foreign folders (fr,de,it,etc...) and leave only us & jp folders untouched (this is for english)

Final Fantasy XV - Windows Edition (Build 1138403) "Method 1 with Ztool":
Original Size: 82,6 GB
After 1st Step: 77,2 GB
Compressed Size: 46,6 GB
Compress Time: 26-27 hours
Install Time: 1 hour 13 minutes

Notes: Compression time is not exact, it took me 3-4 hours to start
the compression, so it should be around 23-24 hours

Method: pzlib+srep+lolz on .earc files
binkpack on .bk2/.bik files
srep+lolz on rest of files

Final Fantasy XV - Windows Edition (Build 1138403) "Method 2 with Xtool":
Original Size: 82,6 GB
After 1st Step: 77,2 GB
Compressed Size: 46,5 GB
Compress Time: 22-23 hours
Install Time: 1 hour 7-8 minutes

Notes: Compression time is not exact, it took me 3-4 hours to start
the compression, so it should be around 20 hours

Method: xZLib+srep+lolz on .earc files
binkpack on .bk2/.bik files
srep+lolz on rest of files

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD (v1.5 includes August 2018 update):
Original Size: 25,1 GB
Compressed Size: 16,2 GB
Compress Time: 5-6 hours
Install Time: 15 minutes
Ripped Files: Nothing
Method: xZLib+srep+lolz

World of Final Fantasy:
Original Size: 11,1 GB
Compressed Size: 6,74 GB
Compress Time: 3 hours (Took me 5, same prob as XV)
Install Time: 8-10 minutes
Ripped Files: Nothing
Method: xZLib+srep+lolz

WARNING about World of Final Fantasy (Thanks KaktoR !!! ): Just in case you have these files:
\resource\finalizedCommon\mithril\effect\csv\mo000 _テンプレ_4足（小）_eft.csh
\resource\finalizedCommon\mithril\effect\csv\mo000 _テンプレ_4足（大）_eft.csh
\resource\finalizedCommon\mithril\effect\csv\mo000 _テンプレ_2足（大）_eft.csh
Seems that ultraarc gives an error with those files, on my version i dont have these files but if you have them just take them out of the folder before compressing. A solution if you use inno setup is to add them to the setup.exe, they are small so it shouldn´t be a problem. Just add a entry for every file in your inno script under the files section, it should look like this example:

Source: "C:\blablabla\mo000 _テンプレ_4足（小）_eft.csh"; DestDir: "{app}\resource\finalizedCommon\mithril\effect\csv\"; Flags: ignoreversion
Just edit the correct path of the source and do it for all 3 files.

With this 3 games i finished with this series. Now i will add some games this week that are not on the list like Quantum Break, Hitman, etc.... Maybe next week i will start with another serie (Resident evil is the first coming to my mind because its not complete on the index hehehe).

[KaktoR]

World of Final Fantasy:
Original Size: 11,1 GB
Compressed Size: 6,74 GB
Compress Time: 3 hours (Took me 5, same prob as XV)
Install Time: 8-10 minutes
Ripped Files: Nothing
Method: xZLib+srep+lolz

https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=464571&postcount=7

[K4miKaZe]

https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=464571&postcount=7

Not for me, just installed again the game and passed the crc check (sfv was made from the original installer). Maybe something to do with game versions?

Edit: Just looked over the original folder, have installed the original game and i dont have any files with this names. This must be something to do with game version, i played the game some months ago and finalized it as i did with every FF game (except FFXV). Looking over on the Win64 folder, even on that the first mo file begins with 001, there are no 000 files for me. I will add a note just in case to the post. Thanks KaktoR !!!

Edit2: Added a little solution for inno users for this but im suspecting that these files are not even required, i dont have them and completed the game haha. Strange things....

[K4miKaZe]

compressing AC O with afr:a2+srep:m2f:a4+lolz:d64

Forge files with afr:a2 64.3gb to 134gb > srep m2f:a4 134gb to 84gb > lolz:d64 27g...

*ram for decompression srep 5762mb...

also test with srep:m3f:a2 you get 25.8gb but ram for decompression srep 11333mb...
*afr seems to hammer the cpu i'm using I7 8700K with NH-D15 4.7GHZ at 1.26v
and getting temp like prime95...

installing time took 65 min...

Doofoo24, 27gb only the forge files? Can you post total size of the game to see the difference with lolz d64 and total install time? I got it full at 28,9 but with lolz d128 and mcc 1023.Zaza4Ever got it around the same but with heavier lolz setting, just curious what happens with d64, i think its faster. I searched my log files but dont have the data for origins right now, was made some weeks ago... Thanks !!!!

[K4miKaZe]

Posting this game with 2 methods, with and without 4k videos. For testing i only used the without 4k version, it doesnt have much difference in install and compression time, also size is about 3.35gb more with 4k.

Title: Quantum Break
Version: Steam Edition v1.0.126.0307

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Leaved English only (removed de,sp,it,etc... on data folder)
On the 2k version i removed all videos with _4k.bk2 extension

Original Size: 68.9 GB
Compressed 2K: 25,7 GB (Ripped 4k bink videos & languages)
Compressed 4K: 29,1 GB (Only ripped languages)

Method: Binkpack on .bk2 files
srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 10 hours 30 minutes (38396.89 sec)
Install Time: 21 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Note:
Its safe to use this game without 4k videos if you dont play at 4k resolutions,
i have ripped them already when i made my full playthrough

From now on i will post my following games this way, should be easier to read...
Next game: Hitman 2016 !!!

[K4miKaZe]

K4miKaZe well the rest of the files (bk -pck-...) around 4gb with srep m5f:a2+lolz:d64 i get 3.4gb
if you use srep:m3f:a2 you will get 29.4gb...
if you use srep:m2f:a4 you will get 30.5gb...
the main difference between srep:m2 and m3 it save ram in decompression and if you limit srep to 2gb it less temp files it create during installation...
***better to wait for razor to update xtool for most cpu afr 100% well make the cpu fan like jet engine...

Nice, i think actually that with your m3f settings and using binkpack you get this to 29,1 or something. As i thought, there is not much difference in using d64 or d128 on lolz (only 200-300mb or maybe less).

About the heating problems, Intel chips without delidd are very hot itself due to the cheap thermal paste intel adds to them (hope they go back to the 2600/2700k times). The cooler is very good and should match similar results than watercoolers (at least aio coolers), i had one of this before i switched to water cooler. On compression its rare that it goes above the 42-45º Celsius (have no idea how much fahrenheit that is xD).

Again, thank you very much doofoo24 for posting this results !!!

[oltjon]

My Memory of Us 32bit

game size 4.62 Gb
compressed game size 1.99 Gb

NOTHING ripped
NOTHING re-encoded
ALL languages


Srep v3.92 library By Bulat Ziganshin
Lolz v2.1.a.7 library By ProFrager


compression time 5 hours + -
decompression time 5 - 6 min + -

srep + lolz data1.cab

intel core i7 4 cores 2.9Mhz
6GB ram

[K4miKaZe]

use m2f:a4 with afr:a2:lolz:d64m on forge file you will lose 200mb but much fast install time 17 min...
ram with m3f if i remember around 16gb for srep alone but with m2f only 6.5gb...
alot less temp files i found that with game like mad max/ gta v using m2f better...

What happened to Syndicate was crazy, the compression times were fast as hell compared to unity but installation times were not good. Even on Odyssey or Origins 1.51 they are a bit slow. Cores are also important, all this times and tests are on a 4 cores pc, i tested Final Fantasy XV on my other pc, it has 8 cores and install times were faster. (on my notebook with 2 cores over 3 hours xD). But i will take a look into this, 200mb for half time installation is worth, compressions times didnt matter to me, i leave it on over day/night and use my other pc but installations times are what im searching for (without loosing much ratio).

Thanks again !!!

[K4miKaZe]

In meantime im doing Hitman on my pc i will add this game, finished right now on my notebook (was just for testing hehe).

Title: Broken Sword 2: The Smoking Mirror Remastered
Version: 3.4.3 (GOG Edition)

PC: 2 Cores 3.2GHz + 8GB Ram + HDD

Ripped Files: All foreign languages keeping only 1

Original Size: 1,32 GB
Compressed Size: 512 MB

Method: xZLib+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023

Compress Time: 27 minutes (1644.48 sec)
Install Time: 2-3 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

[KaktoR]

Diablo III + RoS
v2.6.1

XTool:zlib+srep+lzma
Data\data\data.000
Data\data\data.001
Data\data\data.002
Data\data\data.003
Data\data\data.004
Data\data\data.005
Data\data\data.006
Data\data\data.007
Data\data\data.008
Data\data\data.009
Data\data\data.010
Data\data\data.011
Data\data\data.014
Data\data\data.015
Data\data\data.016

srep+lzma
All other files

16.4GB => 12.3GB

[K4miKaZe]

Good morning !!!

Title: Hitman: Game of the Year Edition
Version: v1.14.2

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Removed Digital Bonus (Documentary & OST)

Original Size: 73.1 GB
Ripped Size: 65.5 GB
Compressed Size: 22.6 GB

Method: srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023

Compress Time: 9 hours 40 minutes (35009.08 sec)
Install Time: 18 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

[JustFun]

The result is wrong!!!
xZLib+srep:m3f:l512+lolz:dtb1:d512m:fba4096:mtt1:m t2:mc1023 > 4.55 GB

@K4miKaZe @Simorq
Can you please clarify which one of these is wrong, and for what method I am confused, so I can update Index with right information. THX!

[K4miKaZe]

@K4miKaZe @Simorq
Can you please clarify which one of these is wrong, and for what method I am confused, so I can update Index with right information. THX!

If i have understand it right, what @Simorq means is that the second method posted by @darkwolves is wrong (the method with lolz and who has a size of 3.58gb). The last code was Simorqs test to show that he got it much higher in size using even higher lolz settings.

But better Simorq clarifies this, my english is not good at all and sometimes i can understand things in wrong way.

Edit: @JustFun i send you a private message about one of my games with the link , i think you have missed that post.

[Simorq]

Original Size: 24.7 GB
Compressed Size: 4.54 GB (Or Re-Encoded WMV Video: 4.27 GB = 1xDVD5)
Compression Time: 4 Hours
Decompression Time: 15-20 Minutes
Method:
@Sound Files: srep:m3f:l128+7z
@Movie Files: 4x4:0
@Other Files: xZLib+srep:m3f:l512+lolz:dtb1:d512m:fba4096:mtt1:m t2:mc1023

Note:
TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 6 Trial for Re-Encoded

Creators:
Repack uses XTool v9 library By Razor12911
Repack uses Srep v3.92 library By Bulat Ziganshin
Repack uses Lolz v2.1.a.7 library By ProFrager

[oltjon]

Deliver Us The Moon: Fortuna

game size 6.88 Gb
compressed game size 3.64 Gb

NOTHING ripped
NOTHING re-encoded
ALL languages

xtool 0.9 library By Razor12911
Srep v3.92 library By Bulat Ziganshin
Lolz v2.1.a.7 library By ProFrager


compression time 13.40 hours + -
decompression time 19 min + -

file.pak xtool zlib+ srep + lolz data1.cab
all the rest srep + lolz data2.cab

intel core i7 4 cores 2.9Mhz
6GB ram

[K4miKaZe]

Here are the first two Resident Evil games that are not on the list, they are full without anything ripped. Read notes if you wish to get them lower in sizes.

Title: Resident Evil 0: HD Remaster
Version: v1.0 (includes all costume packs dlcs)

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing (Read Note to get it up to 1.03GB lower)

Original Size: 11.6 GB
Compressed Size: 5.64 GB

Method: xZLib+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 (Xtool 0.9)

Compress Time: 3 hours 27 minutes (12464.60 sec)
Install Time: 6 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Note:
The movies on this game comes duplicated in 720p and 1080p, if you want
to make the total size smaller you have a lot of options here.
1. You can only use the 720p movies located in /nativePC/movie folder
2. Or you can use only the 1080p movies located in /nativePC/movie/pc
3. If you are unsure if you want to play in 1080p or 720p but want to use
only the 720p videos you can just copy and replace the 1080p with the 720p.

This is also great for creating separated bin files with only movies and
installing them as components. Just make a backup and play around.

Title: Resident Evil: HD Remaster
Version: v1.0

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing (Read Note to get it up to 5.32GB lower)

Original Size: 17.6 GB
Compressed Size: 9.89 GB

Method: xZLib+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 (Xtool 0.9)

Compress Time: 5 hours 34 minutes (20087.09 sec)
Install Time: 9 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Note:
Movies on this game are duplicated too as in Resident Evil 0, but on this game
they come in 3 different variations. Read the notes on Resident Evil 0 above
to get a better idea.

/nativePC/movie/00 contains 1080p movies with 20k bitrate (3.73 GB)
/nativePC/movie/01 contains 1080p movies with 8k bitrate (1.59 GB)
/nativePC/movie/02 contains 720p movies with 6k bitrate (785 MB)

As in Resident Evil 0 you have many choices here. The best option i think
is to keep only the 720p videos and copy them to the 00 and 01 folder
so you would not have problems playing at any resolution and safe a lot
of space.

Resident Evil 2&3 coming in a few days, my original Res2 & Res3 games are German versions (bought them 20 years ago when i lived there). The main reason why i dont want to use those versions is because in Germany they are censored, that means without some cutscenes, green blood and much more things due to the German censorship. So i will get first the good versions of those games, this will take me some time. Thinking about that, what makes green blood less in violence than red blood? :D

[darkwolves]

result is not wrong we didn't even use the same method...
but i am not arguing with anyone nor am i posting anymore repacks due to this same reason...

[Simorq]

result is not wrong we didn't even use the same method...
but i am not arguing with anyone nor am i posting anymore repacks due to this same reason...

pzlib3+srep:m5f:a1+lolz:dt1:dtp1:dto1:dtm1:dtw1:dt d1:mtt0:mt6:d64m:tt4 h14:fba4096:mc1023:bc8:blr8:bm
I tested it exactly the result was above 4 gigabytes.

Anyway, it does not matter.;)

[darkwolves]

you are right it does not but..... i have warned against people picking my repacks apart or i would remove them all...so.....

[Simorq]

Original Size: 10.7 GB
Compressed Size: +- 3.10 GB (Encoded WMV (WM3) TO MP4 (x265 HEVC)
Compression Time: 2.5 Hours
Decompression Time: 15-20 Minutes
Method:
@Sound Files: oggre
@Movie Files: srep:m3f
@Other Files: xZLib+srep:m5f:l64+lolz:dtb1:d512m:mc1023

For quality 100% Videos:

Encod WMV TO MP4
dir/b/s *.wmv >mkvlist.txt
for /F "delims=;" %%F in (mkvlist.txt) do ffmpeg.exe -i "%%F" -c:v libx265 -preset slow -tune ssim -crf 21 -c:a copy "%%~dF%%~pF%%~nF.mp4"
del mkvlist.txt

MP4 TO WMV
@echo off
SetLocal EnableDelayedExpansion
echo.
echo.
echo.
echo. Number Of Threads
echo. **************
echo. * *
echo. * %Number_Of_Processors% *
echo. * *
echo. **************
echo.

SET Threads=%NUMBER_OF_PROCESSORS%

IF %Threads%==1 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 1 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==2 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 1 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==4 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 2 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==6 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 3 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==8 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 4 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==10 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 5 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==12 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 6 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==14 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 7 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==16 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 8 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==18 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 9 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==20 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 10 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==22 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 11 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==24 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 12 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==26 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 13 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==28 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 14 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==30 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 15 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==32 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 16 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
)))))))))))))))))

:DEL MP4
FOR /R %%i IN (*.mp4) DO CMD /C DEL /F /Q "%%i"
:Remove *.WMV Extension
FOR /F "Delims=" %%a IN ('DIR /B /S *.wmv') DO REN "%%a" "%%~na"
:REN *.MP4>*.WMV
FOR /R %%i IN (*.mp4) DO REN "%%i" "*.wmv"
:DMC1
COPY "data\dmc1\Video\s15_2.wmv" "data\dmc1\Video\s15_2j.wmv"
COPY "data\dmc1\Video\S15_2S.wmv" "data\dmc1\Video\s15_2Sj.wmv"
COPY "data\dmc1\Video\S0502S.wmv" "data\dmc1\Video\s0502Sj.wmv"
COPY "data\dmc1\Video\s0502.wmv" "data\dmc1\Video\s0502j.wmv"
COPY "data\dmc1\Video\S15_1BS.wmv" "data\dmc1\Video\s15_1BSj.wmv"
COPY "data\dmc1\Video\s15_1a.wmv" "data\dmc1\Video\s15_1aj.wmv"
COPY "data\dmc1\Video\s15_1b.wmv" "data\dmc1\Video\s15_1bj.wmv"
COPY "data\dmc1\Video\s01_1.wmv" "data\dmc1\Video\s01_1j.wmv"
COPY "data\dmc1\Video\demo1.wmv" "data\dmc1\Video\demo1j.wmv"
COPY "data\dmc1\Video\s0101_3.wmv" "data\dmc1\Video\s0101_3j.wmv"
COPY "data\dmc1\Video\s1402b_2.wmv" "data\dmc1\Video\s1402b2j.wmv"

:DMC2
COPY "data\dmc2\Video\cg_00.wmv" "data\dmc2\Video\cg_00e.wmv"
COPY "data\dmc2\Video\cg_00.wmv" "data\dmc2\Video\cg_00u.wmv"

:DMC3
COPY "data\dmc3\Video\GameOver.wmv" "data\dmc3\Video\GameOverF.wmv"
COPY "data\dmc3\Video\GameOver.wmv" "data\dmc3\Video\GameOverG.wmv"
COPY "data\dmc3\Video\GameOver.wmv" "data\dmc3\Video\GameOverI.wmv"
COPY "data\dmc3\Video\GameOver.wmv" "data\dmc3\Video\GameOverS.wmv"
COPY "data\dmc3\Video\Guro_CHH.wmv" "data\dmc3\Video\GuroE.wmv"
COPY "data\dmc3\Video\Guro_CHH.wmv" "data\dmc3\Video\GuroJ.wmv"
COPY "data\dmc3\Video\Guro_CHH.wmv" "data\dmc3\Video\GuroK.wmv"
COPY "data\dmc3\Video\Guro_CHH.wmv" "data\dmc3\Video\GuroP.wmv"

:DMCLauncher
COPY "data\dmclauncher\video\DMC-HD_AttractMode.wmv" "data\dmclauncher\video\DMC-HD_AttractMode_EU.wmv"
COPY "data\dmclauncher\video\DMC-HD_AttractMode.wmv" "data\dmclauncher\video\DMC-HD_AttractMode_JP.wmv"

ECHO. Ready...!!!

Creators:
Repack uses XTool v9 library By Razor12911
Repack uses Srep v3.92 library By Bulat Ziganshin
Repack uses Lolz v2.1.a.7 library By ProFrager

[K4miKaZe]

you are right it does not but..... i have warned against people picking my repacks apart or i would remove them all...so.....

I don´t know what happened in the past but i dont think that Simorq told that with bad intentions. Sometimes we get things wrong due to our basic english knowledge, we can even offend without intention (at least in my case).What im not finding nice is the removing of the posts giving JustFun now a lot of work to clean up the index.

[Grumpy]

Sometimes we get things wrong due to our basic english knowledge, we can even offend without intention (at least in my case). What im not finding nice is the removing of the posts giving JustFun now a lot of work to clean up the index.

^^ Exactly this

@darkwolves
I can still see all your posts, I have read through a lot of them, I can see you have helped a lot of people and I can also see that a lot of people have helped you.

I have quoted a few of your posts to highlite a few things you have previously said on the forum .....
oh it won't you can be honest and not be disrespectful at the same time
and people should be mindful about what they say about others
you never know that could be the only person around at the time that can help you..
with problems you may be having with tools
and they likley won't if they do not like you

i am aways calm nothing i have said was said with malcontent
just being honest is all

What you see as 'critics' and 'criticism' is people being honest.

wow... looking at all the games and people always wondering....
this should have been done alot sooner this is going to be helpful to so many people

^ and now you have removed that help.

its cool there is no reason for anything to escalate into a war we are all here for the same reasons
^ this is very important to remember and to heed your own advice. ;)

really brings me back that one was from my beginning repack days when i didn't know any better lol
changes made to need for speed rivals

http://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=469537&postcount=364

it was brought to my attention something was not right about the game repack
level i investigated and discoverd it was an early crappy incomplete 3dm version
have repacked the full version of the game game different ratio on it now can you please change it to the new info...

^if people didnt 'criticise' your work then you would not have learnt new methods and learnt simpler better ways of doing things.
Dont take things to heart, people are not here to disrespect your work, they are here to learn, as you yourself said 'we are all here for the same reason'. ;)

'JustFun' has put a lot of time and effort into the Index and I'm sure he is very proud of his work and would be disappointed to now see some of it has been a waste of time, just like everyone who puts a lot of time and effort into creating the 'Best Compression Methods' ;)

Please rethink the deletion of your posts and think about allowing me to 'restore' them all, I can do that quite easily. ;)

[darkwolves]

^^ Exactly this

@darkwolves
I can still see all your posts, I have read through a lot of them, I can see you have helped a lot of people and I can also see that a lot of people have helped you.

I have quoted a few of your posts to highlite a few things you have previously said on the forum .....




What you see as 'critics' and 'criticism' is people being honest.



^ and now you have removed that help.


^ this is very important to remember and to heed your own advice. ;)




^if people didnt 'criticise' your work then you would not have learnt new methods and learnt simpler better ways of doing things.
Dont take things to heart, people are not here to disrespect your work, they are here to learn, as you yourself said 'we are all here for the same reason'. ;)

'JustFun' has put a lot of time and effort into the Index and I'm sure he is very proud of his work and would be disappointed to now see some of it has been a waste of time, just like everyone who puts a lot of time and effort into creating the 'Best Compression Methods' ;)

Please rethink the deletion of your posts and think about allowing me to 'restore' them all, I can do that quite easily. ;)

very well you can restore them but i will not post any more in the future

[darkwolves]

I don´t know what happened in the past but i dont think that Simorq told that with bad intentions. Sometimes we get things wrong due to our basic english knowledge, we can even offend without intention (at least in my case).What im not finding nice is the removing of the posts giving JustFun now a lot of work to clean up the index.

i am not being dishonest about that repack it really is that size i am looking at it now what i don;t understand is why mine is smaller
:confused:

[K4miKaZe]

i am not being dishonest about that repack it really is that size i am looking at it now what i don;t understand is why mine is smaller
:confused:

At first, thanks for letting Grumpy restore the posts.

Different sizes could be so many things, maybe you have ripped some files? Also from my little experience, lolz should not give so hugh differences and not always higher means better (got some games on lolz with some mb less on low settings then on higher settings, strange...). I think the best thing is to know first how much GB the game has after installing, this way you know if your total game size matches Simorqs one, if not it could be dlcs, language files, etc..

I dont think that nobody here was saying that you were dishonest, simorq only said that it was wrong because he tested it too, i think he used your method and said that something was wrong, sometimes we can have even a typing error (3 is next to 4 on the keyboard). I dont have any of the Devil May Cry games, so i cant look to it too, never liked those games hehehe.

Do you actually check for crc on compressions? Sometimes it can happen that ultraarc doesnt include all files without giving error. I usually do a sfv file from the original install and check it on the repack (it tells if there are bad or missing files).

;)

[darkwolves]

no i didnt rip anything i've always admitted to ripping recoding etc and i don't use ultraarc
what i use is a compressor based off one panker made
i redid the entire compressor with my own settings
and the tools i use i have gatherd overtime
as far as the crc no never check
apon installing the game is 24 gigs ran a test play off my last save file
nothing appeared out of place

[darkwolves]

:confused: any idea way i'm getting this zero size when trying wmv to mp4 using ffmpeg...

hmmm never used that i use format factory it also works on mp4

[Grumpy]

very well you can restore them but i will not post any more in the future

Thanks ;)

EDIT: I have restored 41 posts in the 'Best Compression Methods for 'Specific' Games. Q&A' only, you may want to check to make sure there are no other posts you would like me to restore from other threads or check that the ones I have restored were not meant to be deleted for other legit reasons. ;)

[K4miKaZe]

No idea, with a crc file it should be easy to see if there is something missing. I recommend to do it on every pack because even if the game starts and is playable it can have missing files or bad files. Maybe different game versions or something (not always us and eu versions are exactly the same). But if you two say that your original size are 27.0gb then its strange like hell but it can be that the data on this 27gb is slightly different (maybe you dont have same amount of vids but have other files like dlc stuff or something). Thats why sfv files are so useful too. And game updates can make hugh differences too, for example on one of my last games, hitman, i had it previously on 22,8gb but have redone it after the 1.14.2 patch (around 300mb more in size). Doing it with same method gave me 22,6 (even with the game having bigger size).

Edit: Grumpy, thank you very much for taking your time and restoring them !!!

[darkwolves]

No idea, with a crc file it should be easy to see if there is something missing. I recommend to do it on every pack because even if the game starts and is playable it can have missing files or bad files. Maybe different game versions or something (not always us and eu versions are exactly the same). But if you two say that your original size are 27.0gb then its strange like hell but it can be that the data on this 27gb is slightly different (maybe you dont have same amount of vids but have other files like dlc stuff or something). Thats why sfv files are so useful too. And game updates can make hugh differences too, for example on one of my last games, hitman, i had it previously on 22,8gb but have redone it after the 1.14.2 patch (around 300mb more in size). Doing it with same method gave me 22,6 (even with the game having bigger size).

Edit: Grumpy, thank you very much for taking your time and restoring them !!!

honestly i am not at all worried i test unpack after anything i do i use 3 data files to prevent me from having to redo an entire game if only one section messes up

[darkwolves]

Thanks ;)

EDIT: I have restored 41 posts in the 'Best Compression Methods for 'Specific' Games. Q&A' only, you may want to check to make sure there are no other posts you would like me to restore from other threads or check that the ones I have restored were not meant to be deleted for other legit reasons. ;)

no just the ones from here are fine

[Grumpy]

@K4miKaZe
I have seen you write 'your English is not good' ... I think your English is great for a Spanish speaking person but I hope you don't mind if I correct 2 words I have seen you and others either use wrong or misspelled .... this is only to help your English ....

Hugh should be 'Huge'

I have also seen the word 'spelled' used by a few people here, even though it is not actually wrong to use 'spelled' you can also use 'spelt' for past tense of 'spell'.

Another word I see here a lot is 'learned', again it is not wrong but 'learnt' is also used as the past tense of 'learn'.

I guess it depends on if you are using US English or UK English but both are technically correct. In Australia we are mostly taught UK English in schools. (for the record I finished school far to many years ago to mention but I believe they now allow both the UK and US spelling here in Australian schools, like 'colour' and 'color', 'honour' and 'honor' etc.)

[K4miKaZe]

@K4miKaZe
I have seen you write 'your English is not good' ... I think your English is great for a Spanish speaking person but I hope you don't mind if I correct 2 words I have seen you and others either use wrong or misspelled .... this is only to help your English ....

Hugh should be 'Huge'

I have also seen the word 'spelled' used by a few people here, even though it is not actually wrong to use 'spelled' you can also use 'spelt' for past tense of 'spell'.

Another word I see here a lot is 'learned', again it is not wrong but 'learnt' is also used as the past tense of 'learn'.

I guess it depends on if you are using US English or UK English but both are technically correct. In Australia we are mostly taught UK English in schools. (for the record I finished school far to many years ago to mention but I believe they now allow both the UK and US spelling here in Australian schools, like 'colour' and 'color', 'honour' and 'honor' etc.)

Thanks, i know its not bad at all. I always liked english as a language and almost "learnt" it by myself. On school only for 2 years but it was very basic and it was 20 years ago (hell, im old haha). You are right, here in Spain many people are bad in english, many dont even speak it because its not a priority on the schools. I was lucky because i was born in Germany and was there many years, did the school there and english was required. Also hanging out in english forums, chats, have friends in us and uk should help much too.

Maybe you can be my new personal english teacher ? :p

[oltjon]

Two Point Hospital

game size 3.46 Gb
compressed game size 1.14 Gb

NOTHING ripped
NOTHING re-encoded
ALL languages


Srep v3.92 library By Bulat Ziganshin
Lolz v2.1.a.7 library By ProFrager


compression time 3.20 hours + -
decompression time 3 - 4 min + -

all files srep + lolz data1.cab

intel core i7 4 cores 2.9Mhz
6GB ram

[st0rm]

Installed Game Size (Multi-6) : 3,95 GB

Compressed Size : 2,12 GB

Install Time : ~15 Minutes

Nothing Ripped or Re-encoded

Method : precomp046:intense+srep:m3f+lzma

[K4miKaZe]

Title: Dishonored: Game of the Year Edition
Version: v1.4.1 (incl. all dlcs)
PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: All foreign languages

Original Size: 16.8 GB
Compressed Size: 5.04 GB

Mask Method: uelr:uv+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on *.tfc/*.upk files
binkpack on *.bik files
srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (9143.93 sec)
Install Time: 4 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Dishonored 2 in some hours !!!

[darkwolves]

update on post
https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=469106&postcount=262


WWE 2K15 with all extra content

[oltjon]

Space Hulk: Tactics

game size 3.97 Gb
compressed game size 2.61 Gb

NOTHING ripped
NOTHING re-encoded
ALL languages

xtool 0.9 library By Razor12911
Srep v3.92 library By Bulat Ziganshin
Lolz v2.1.a.7 library By ProFrager


compression time 8 hours + -
decompression time 6 min + -

file.pak xtool zlib+ srep + lolz data1.cab
all the rest srep + lolz data2.cab

intel core i7 4 cores 2.9Mhz
6GB ram

[K4miKaZe]

Bufff, Dishonored 2 is the only game i had so many issues, its a real pain. Tried xtool,ztool,pzlibv3 and nothing works. Tried some old dlls that razor published and it inflates well with them but on installation i got every time crc missmatch (unpacking didnt work as well). Now im trying it with reflate, already done around 10gb on test files and checked crc. Seems to work for that game but its slow, slow like a turtle (or even slower haha). For 500mb test (got that file into 50mb) it tooks over 10 minutes. So total time should be around 14-15 hours. If it works i will publish it later, probably this night or tomorrow.

[KaktoR]

I had a simmilar issue with FF Type-0 HD back in the days. Whenever I used xtool/ztool on all the *.pac files, unpacking gave me crc error on "pack4.pac". I had to exclude this file from all others and compress the file alone with zlib, then it worked well. Really strange.

[K4miKaZe]

I had a simmilar issue with FF Type-0 HD back in the days. Whenever I used xtool/ztool on all the *.pac files, unpacking gave me crc error on "pack4.pac". I had to exclude this file from all others and compress the file alone with zlib, then it worked well. Really strange.

Yeah, had some of these problems too. But solved it by trying different xtool/ztool versions but with this game its impossible. What is strange is that an old tool like reflate can handle it without problem, or at least at the 10gb test files i used, wish it would be at least 50% faster. The ratio looks very good and thats the main reason i continue with this or the game goes directly to Recycle (that will have a better ratio :D).

As for Type-0 HD you can use xtool 0.9 without any problems on all files (x64)

[dixen]

Somebody knows how to use quickbms on isdone?Also interested it

[KaktoR]

Immortal Unchained

XTool:zlib+srep+lzma

25.7GB => 5.4GB

Compression Time: ~1.5h
Unpack time: 10min

[NexusIV]

Original Size 18.5GB > 15.3GB

*.Cpk = Xtool+Srep+Lolz

all the other files = Lolz

where:


[Xtool 32bit v0.9]
XTool.exe e:precomp:c256mb,t4:crilayla

[Srep v3.93]
Srep -m5f -d1g -c64 -a1

[Lolz v21a7]
Lolz -dt1 -dtp1 -dtb1 -dto1 -dtm1 -dtw1 -dtd1 -mtt1 -mt8 -d128m -oh14 -fba4096 -mc1023 -bc8 -blr8 -bm8 -pc4


Compression Time: 5-6 hr
Decompression TIme: 10-15 min

** Forgive me. I forgot to report that if you have problems while compressing the * cpk files, try to compact them separately. In my case I used Srep v3.93 because with Srep v3.92 I've had CRC errors


Regards
NexusIV

[felice2011]

Original Size 18.5GB > 15.3GB

*.Cpk = Xtool+Srep+Lolz

all the other files = Lolz

where:


[Xtool 32bit v0.9]
XTool.exe e:precomp:c256mb,t4:crilayla

[Srep v3.93]
Srep -m5f -d1g -c64 -a1

[Lolz v21a7]
Lolz -dt1 -dtp1 -dtb1 -dto1 -dtm1 -dtw1 -dtd1 -mtt1 -mt8 -d128m -oh14 -fba4096 -mc1023 -bc8 -blr8 -bm8 -pc4


Compression Time: 5-6 hr
Decompression TIme: 10-15 min

** Forgive me. I forgot to report that if you have problems while compressing the * cpk files, try to compact them separately.


Regards
NexusIV

Boh .. I do not understand use a method or a masked method, what means "all the other files = Lolz" if the first method already uses as a last lolz compressor.

[K4miKaZe]

Also srep+lolz on rest of files would probably work better, just as a tip. Maybe the problems while compressing are due to the srep version. Im using 3.9.2 because i had some little issues in the past with 3.9.3 and someone told me that infact this version has some issues (cant remember who hehe). Try it and look if it works great without problems.

Dishonored 2 step 1 completed (all inflated files done, sorted out files with errors ). Now im working on the rest of files, hell that was a lot of work. When i wake up i will post the results and full methods.

Good night !!!!

[Simorq]

Title: Project CARS 2 Deluxe Edition
Version: v7.0.0.0.1095 (SteamRip)

PC: 6 Cores 3.2GHz + 16 GB Ram + HDD + DiskSpan

Original Size: 50.5 GB
Compressed Size: 29.8 GB

Disk: 7xDVD5

Method: bpk+srep:m3f:l512+zstd:19:T0+diskspan:4380mb:4430m b

Compress Time: 60 Min
Install Time: 5 Min

Arc.ini Config for Compress faster
--cache=0

[External compressor:bpk]
header = 0
packcmd = FAZip -i0 compress:bpk_c <stdin> <stdout>
unpackcmd = FAZip -i0 decompress:bpk_d <stdin> <stdout>

[External compressor:srep]
header = 0
packcmd = SREP -s60gb {options} - - <stdin> <stdout>
unpackcmd = _CLS\FAZip -i0 decompress:srep <stdin> <stdout>

[External compressor:zstd]
header = 0
;version: ZSTD 1.36
default = -19 -T0
packcmd = ZSTD {options} <stdin> <stdout>
unpackcmd = ZSTD -d -f <stdin> <stdout>

[dixen]

Two Point Hospital

game size 3.46 Gb
compressed game size 1.14 Gb

NOTHING ripped
NOTHING re-encoded
ALL languages


Srep v3.92 library By Bulat Ziganshin
Lolz v2.1.a.7 library By ProFrager


compression time 3.20 hours + -
decompression time 3 - 4 min + -

all files srep + lolz data1.cab

intel core i7 4 cores 2.9Mhz
6GB ram
Something for a long time. srep+lolz - 1.20 gb, Compression time - 30 min
i5-7400, 8 gm ram
srep+dlz - 1.25 gb, 20 min

[ZAZA4EVER]

Nba Playgrounds 2 Repack From 5.52gb to 2.9gb
Ztool zlib+ srep+ lolz

[K4miKaZe]

This game was an absolute pain, i was trying to get it on a single BD25 disc but without efford. I reduced it by 5 gb using reflate. Tried xtool,ztool,pzlib and even different zlib dlls (one of those worked for inflating it with xtool without any problems but crc error on installing). I will post my result i got after these 2 days but sure i will look closer to it in a week, im just tired of this game for now.

Title: Dishonored 2
Version: v1.77.5.0 (incl. all dlcs)

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: All foreign languages

Original Size: 53.6 GB
Compressed Size: 24.7 GB

Method: reflate:l9:s210+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on (see filelist)
binkpack on *.bk2 files
srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 14 - 15 hours
Install Time: 45 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Fileslist: On this files you can use the reflate method

/base/game1.resources
/base/game1_001.resources
/base/game1_002.resources
/base/game1_003.resources
/base/game1_004.resources
/base/game2_001.resources
/base/game2_002.resources
/base/game2_004.resources
/base/game3_001.resources
/base/game3_002.resources
/base/game3_003.resources
/base/game3_004.resources
/base/game4.resources
/base/game4_001.resources
/base/game4_002.resources
/base/game4_003.resources
/base/game4_004.resources
/base/shared_2_3.sharedrsc


This files inflates but get error on installing:

/base/game2.resources
/base/game2_003.resources
/base/game3.resources

If there is a possibility to make something with this file, the game can get
to the 20-21gb total size. I tried it but nothing worked.

As said, im too tired of this game to make more tests, maybe next week i will try some more things and come up with a better method but for now i will not see this game for some days hahaha.

[KaktoR]

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War
One language, without HD/4K Packs

*.arch06 => oodle(ZTool)+srep+lzma
*.vib => m0
all other files => srep+lzma

Note: *.vib files are bk2 files, but some files give unpack error if you use BPK on them (I wasn't in the mood to test file by file and sort out the faulty ones). If you do this you could save about ~2GB for sure.

92.8GB => 53.8GB

Time:
16:15:53 - Starting Data1.bin.001 creation
3:13:01 - Finished Data1.bin.001 creation
3:13:03 - Starting Data2.bin.001 creation
3:20:28 - Finished Data2.bin.001 creation
3:20:32 - Starting Data3.bin.001 creation
3:25:44 - Finished Data3.bin.001 creation

Edit: You will get 52.3GB with BPK on *.vib files (rename them to *.bk2). Just make sure to exclude the 1kb files, they give unpack error.

[oltjon]

Something for a long time. srep+lolz - 1.20 gb, Compression time - 30 min
i5-7400, 8 gm ram
srep+dlz - 1.25 gb, 20 min


but my file is smaller and that is very important ;)

[1234567890123]

If I convert 192kbps whatever audio format to lossy audio format for example mp3 with same bitrate,
Would this be lossy ?
not out of topic I'm asking it for games

[KaktoR]

mp3 is always lossy.

[K4miKaZe]

If I convert 192kbps whatever audio format to lossy audio format for example mp3 with same bitrate,
Would this be lossy ?
not out of topic I'm asking it for games

I think you have answered your own question "whatever audio format to lossy audio format...

Any recompression of media files can be applied to this, but the question is, can you hear the difference? On most audio equipments if you have done a good conversion you will not hear the difference or at least you will hear a little bit, it depends on the source too. On good equipments maybe its more audible. There are another factors, if the source is mono,stereo,5.1,etc... I think the best thing is to try it yourself and hear if you notice any differences.

[DiCaPrIo]

This game was an absolute pain, i was trying to get it on a single BD25 disc but without efford. I reduced it by 5 gb using reflate. Tried xtool,ztool,pzlib and even different zlib dlls (one of those worked for inflating it with xtool without any problems but crc error on installing). I will post my result i got after these 2 days but sure i will look closer to it in a week, im just tired of this game for now.

Title: Dishonored 2
Version: v1.77.5.0 (incl. all dlcs)

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: All foreign languages

Original Size: 53.6 GB
Compressed Size: 24.7 GB

Method: reflate:l9:s210+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on (see filelist)
binkpack on *.bk2 files
srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 14 - 15 hours
Install Time: 45 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Fileslist: On this files you can use the reflate method

/base/game1.resources
/base/game1_001.resources
/base/game1_002.resources
/base/game1_003.resources
/base/game1_004.resources
/base/game2_001.resources
/base/game2_002.resources
/base/game2_004.resources
/base/game3_001.resources
/base/game3_002.resources
/base/game3_003.resources
/base/game3_004.resources
/base/game4.resources
/base/game4_001.resources
/base/game4_002.resources
/base/game4_003.resources
/base/game4_004.resources
/base/shared_2_3.sharedrsc


This files inflates but get error on installing:

/base/game2.resources
/base/game2_003.resources
/base/game3.resources

If there is a possibility to make something with this file, the game can get
to the 20-21gb total size. I tried it but nothing worked.

As said, im too tired of this game to make more tests, maybe next week i will try some more things and come up with a better method but for now i will not see this game for some days hahaha.

why don't you use ztool or xtool

[K4miKaZe]

why don't you use ztool or xtool

Have you read the post? It didnt work. Managed to compress it with xtool but crc problems on unpacking. Maybe finding correct .dll files would do the trick but tried with many different versions...

[DiCaPrIo]

Have you read the post? It didnt work. Managed to compress it with xtool but crc problems on unpacking. Maybe finding correct .dll files would do the trick but tried with many different versions...

use ztool:max:c256m:t75p it should work but might take too much time as I tested long time ago

[K4miKaZe]

use ztool:max:c256m:t75p it should work but might take too much time as I tested long time ago

Ok, i will try it later on the smallest file. Tried ztool yesterday too and yes, its slow but i waited. After trying to install i got crc problem. Lets see if it works with c256m.

Edit: And i thought that reflate was slow like a turtle, 20 minutes ago i started with a 500mb file, still on the first step. But hey, if it works, time doesnt matter (at least i hope it wouldnt take a week xDDD)

Edit 2: After 35 minutes its done, 571mb-->36mb with reflate 571--> 47mb. Tested it now without crc issues. I will try it now with one of the files that didnt worked with reflate but this looks good. Many many thanks DiCaPrIo !!! The chunksize value didnt even come to my mind while i was testing it. If this works maybe i can try out xtool with the newest zlibwapi.dll, this dll was ultra fast but got the same problem then ztool yesterday. At least its a good point to start.

[NexusIV]

Also srep+lolz on rest of files would probably work better, just as a tip. Maybe the problems while compressing are due to the srep version. Im using 3.9.2 because i had some little issues in the past with 3.9.3 and someone told me that infact this version has some issues (cant remember who hehe). Try it and look if it works great without problems.

I agree with you. I know that Srep v3.92 compresses better and is more reliable but in this specific case (*cpk files), if I use srep v3.92 I have CRC errors while with a v3.93 I do not find any problem.

Boh .. I do not understand use a method or a masked method, what means "all the other files = Lolz" if the first method already uses as a last lolz compressor.

In my short experience I noticed that in some cases if I use Srep I do not always have a good earning. Again in this specific case if I use only Lolz I have a gain of about 0.5GB total that I lose with a compression Srep+Lolz, maintaining a good decompression speed.

Is this a questionable choice? It is probable, however, this way, I got a smaller size than many other repack in circulation.

Best Regards and byez from Italy.
NexusIV

[K4miKaZe]

I agree with you. I know that Srep v3.92 compresses better and is more reliable but in this specific case (*cpk files), if I use srep v3.92 I have CRC errors while with a v3.93 I do not find any problem.



In my short experience I noticed that in some cases if I use Srep I do not always have a good earning. Again in this specific case if I use only Lolz I have a gain of about 0.5GB total that I lose with a compression Srep+Lolz, maintaining a good decompression speed.

Is this a questionable choice? It is probable, however, this way, I got a smaller size than many other repack in circulation.

Best Regards and byez from Italy.
NexusIV

Good to know that Srep 3.9.2 doesnt work with this specific game files, at least for me its a usefull information. Maybe you can add a little note to it on your post if someone else tries to compress that game.

Thanks NexusIV !!!

[NexusIV]

Good to know that Srep 3.9.2 doesnt work with this specific game files, at least for me its a usefull information. Maybe you can add a little note to it on your post if someone else tries to compress that game.

Thanks NexusIV !!!

Ok, K4miKaZe. thank you for your suggestion.

Best Regards
NexusIV

[felice2011]

In my short experience I noticed that in some cases if I use Srep I do not always have a good earning. Again in this specific case if I use only Lolz I have a gain of about 0.5GB total that I lose with a compression Srep+Lolz, maintaining a good decompression speed.

Is this a questionable choice? It is probable, however, this way, I got a smaller size than many other repack in circulation.

Best Regards and byez from Italy.
NexusIV

That was not the concept I wanted to emphasize, I do not understand in your post if you used a single method or a mask. Personally I consider it useless or ineffective to use a masked method, if in the different concatenated masks we use the same final compressor, the result will be identical, and the compression time is the same, decompression same thing.

I'll give you an example, a masked method like this:

(-mPippo/$deflate=Topolino+Pippo) it's the same thing to use this (-mTopolino+Pippo)

Structurally a compression mask I would use it like this:

(-mPaperino/$deflate=Topolino+Pippo) or (-mPippo/$deflate=Topolino+Paperino).

Now in all this I do not mean that you use a wrong method, or that you will have errors in compression or decompression, but underline how to best use the masks in FA.

Thank you for your support and test on the games, and say hello to me Mars.

[KaktoR]

Has lolz stdin support?

[Simorq]

Title: Mafia III - Digital Deluxe Edition
Version: v 1.090.0.1 + 6 DLC

PC: 6 Cores 3.2GHz + 16GB Ram + HDD

Ripped Files: All foreign languages

Original Size: 36.7 GB
Compressed Size: 19.3 GB
DISK : 5xDVD5 / 1xBD

Method: xZLib+srep:m3f:l512+lolz:dtb1:d64m:mtt1:mt12:mc102 3 On SDS Files
srep:m5f:l512+7z On PCK Files
bpk+srep:m5f:l512 On BIK Files
srep:m3f:l512+lolz:dtb1:d64m:mtt1:mt12:mc1023 On Other Files

Compress Time: 3 Hours
Install Time: 25 Min

[ZAZA4EVER]

Warriors Orochi 4 Repack From 16.1gb to 9.51gb
Ztool Ultra+srep+lolz

[K4miKaZe]

Hi, here is a new method for this game, this time with better installation time and better ratio (it fits perfect in a bd25 disc). My idea was to not touch this game again in 1-2 weeks but DiCaPrIo gave me an idea yesterday to make it work with ztool.

Big Thanks DiCaPrIo, the c256m setting worked !!!

Title: Dishonored 2
Version: v1.77.5.0 (incl. all dlcs)

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: All foreign languages

Original Size: 53.6 GB
Compressed Size: 22.5 GB

Mask Method: no compression on *.pck files
binkpack on *.bk2 files
pzlib:max:c256m+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 16 hours 15 minutes (58538.66 sec)
Install Time: 13 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Note:
Important to set up c256m on ztool or it will not work, the compression time is
slow because it takes over 9 hours only with ztool.

Also removing the credits.bik will give you 700mb better output if you wish.

I did another little test with xtool setting up same chunksize and using latest zlib version from official page. Seems the ratio is a little bit better but is also much more faster. Have to try it with the full game, maybe in 1 week or 2.

@JustFun, if you wish you can delete my previous method or leave it but this is almost better except for the compression time.

[K4miKaZe]

Some old but good Tomb Raider games !!!

Title: Tomb Raider: Anniversary
Version: v1.0 (EU) (EN,ES,DE,IT,FR)

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 3.87 GB
Compressed Size: 1.61 GB

Mask Method: binkpack on *.bik files
srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 38 minutes (2313.00 sec)
Install Time: Less then 1 minute

CRC Checked: Yes

Title: Tomb Raider: Legend
Version: v1.2 (EU) (EN,ES,DE,IT,FR)

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 7.17 GB
Compressed Size: 2.18 GB

Mask Method: binkpack on *.bik files
srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 1 hour 3 minutes (3796.33 sec)
Install Time: 1 minute

CRC Checked: Yes

Title: Tomb Raider: Underworld
Version: v1.1 (EU) (EN,ES,DE,IT,FR)

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 7.32 GB
Compressed Size: 2.50 GB

Mask Method: binkpack on *.bik files
xZLib+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (4181.67 sec)
Install Time: 4 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Tip/Note:
You can rip also the foreign languages for better size but its not
easy. You need the modding tools for this 3 games, should be easy
to find in google. Just replace the voice files with 0 bytes files

[JustFun]

@K4miKaZe nah mate I will let it stay, methods are pretty much different, and some people might prefer faster method.

[K4miKaZe]

@K4miKaZe nah mate I will let it stay, methods are pretty much different, and some people might prefer faster method.

Ok JustFun, yeah it could also help to know something about reflate hehe. Thats why i didnt removed it, let you the decission.

;)

[DiCaPrIo]

Hi, here is a new method for this game, this time with better installation time and better ratio (it fits perfect in a bd25 disc). My idea was to not touch this game again in 1-2 weeks but DiCaPrIo gave me an idea yesterday to make it work with ztool.

Big Thanks DiCaPrIo, the c256m setting worked !!!

Title: Dishonored 2
Version: v1.77.5.0 (incl. all dlcs)

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: All foreign languages

Original Size: 53.6 GB
Compressed Size: 22.5 GB

Mask Method: no compression on *.pck files
binkpack on *.bk2 files
pzlib:max:c256m+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 16 hours 15 minutes (58538.66 sec)
Install Time: 13 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Note:
Important to set up c256m on ztool or it will not work, the compression time is
slow because it takes over 9 hours only with ztool.

Also removing the credits.bik will give you 700mb better output if you wish.

I did another little test with xtool setting up same chunksize and using latest zlib version from official page. Seems the ratio is a little bit better but is also much more faster. Have to try it with the full game, maybe in 1 week or 2.

@JustFun, if you wish you can delete my previous method or leave it but this is almost better except for the compression time.

Hey can you unpack it on hdd and tell me time

[K4miKaZe]

Hey can you unpack it on hdd and tell me time

Sure, i will move the installer later on a HDD (7200rpm) and will test it for you ;)
Should be ready in 4-5 hours (im compressing a game right now)

Edit:

@DiCaPrIo from HDD to HDD it tooks 17 minutes and 20-30 seconds. 4-5 minutes for binkpack, and 12-13 minutes for the rest of the data. Thats something like 25% slower then SSD but with so many data its normal. On a 5200/5400 rpm disk it should be probably slower.

[KaktoR]

Kingdom Come Deliverance
1 Language, without HD Content
Latest version (v1.7) with all DLC

XTool:c128m,t100p:zlib+srep+4x4:LZMA

39.2GB => 25.4GB

21:21:30 - Starting Data1.bin.001 creation
0:53:49 - Finished Data1.bin.001 creation

Compression Time: 3.5 hours

----------------------------------------------------

Kingdom Come Deliverance
1 Language, with HD Content
Latest version (v1.7) with all DLC

XTool:c128m,t100p:zlib+srep+4x4:LZMA

50.5GB => 34.7GB

1:02:34 - Starting Data1.bin.001 creation
5:08:15 - Finished Data1.bin.001 creation

Compression Time: 4 hours

----------------------------------------------------

Kingdom Come Deliverance
All content, nothing ripped!
Latest version (v1.7) with all DLC

XTool:c128m,t100p:zlib+srep+4x4:LZMA

63.8GB => 45.4GB

9:16:25 - Starting Data1.bin.001 creation
13:48:34 - Finished Data1.bin.001 creation

Compression Time: 4.5 hours

PS: You need to use c128m to avoid CRC errors on unpacking!

[JustFun]

@everyone When you post compression method, I would be very very thankful if you could write the game version too, because some people might be confused when looking at INDEX, obviously v1.0 will be smaller in size than for example v1.50, but some users dont know that and we will probably have some posts saying that the given compression size is not accurate and that it is bigger.
BTW, Wanna say thank you to everyone that it is contributing to this thread, its much appreciated!

[KaktoR]

@everyone When you post compression method, I would be very very thankful if you could write the game version too, because some people might be confused when looking at INDEX, obviously v1.0 will be smaller in size than for example v1.50, but some users dont know that and we will probably have some posts saying that the given compression size is not accurate and that it is bigger.
BTW, Wanna say thank you to everyone that it is contributing to this thread, its much appreciated!

I have added version to my previous post

[JustFun]

@KaktoR Thx mate, much appreciated!

[ZAZA4EVER]

@KaktoR Thx mate, much appreciated!

I edite my post for monster hunter world for update 4

[K4miKaZe]

Here are some more crofti games till i finish with the last dishonored game (its taking much time like dishonored 2)

Title: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
Version: v1.03 (EU) (EN,ES,DE,IT,FR)

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 3.42 GB
Compressed Size: 1.12 GB

Mask Method: binkpack on *.bik files
xZLib+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 20 minutes (1200.17 sec)
Install Time: 3 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Title: Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
Version: v1.1.240 (Multilanguage 7)

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: All foreign languages

Original Size: 3.11 GB
Compressed Size: 1.70 GB

Mask Method: binkpack on *.bik files
xZLib+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 36 minutes (2130.54 sec)
Install Time: 2 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

[NexusIV]

Killer Instinct v1.3

No rip & No Recoding

Original Size > 42.6GB
Final Size > 21GB


Method

- Bpk for .Bik Files
- Srep+Lolz for .PAK Files **
- Msc_Frog+Srep(v3.92)+Lolz for .wem files
- Srep(v3.92)+Lolz for the rest of the files

**For Global.PAK Use Srep v3.93. With Srep 3.92 CRC Error. For the others *.PAK Files you can use Srep v3.92

Where the settings are:

Srep v3.92 = -m5f -l128 -c64 -b6mb -a1
Srep v3.93 = -m5f -d1g -c64 -a1
Msc_Frog = c -v -f -wav=1 -raw=1 -bmp=0 -ddsraw=1 -ddsdxt=1 -mp3=1 -bmf=9s -frog=9 -dxt=1 -lzma=hc4,lc8,lp2,pb2,fb273,mc1000
Lolz 64bit v21a7 = -dt1 -dtp1 -dtb1 -dto1 -dtm1 -dtw1 -dtd1 -mtt1 -mt8 -d128m -oh14 -fba4096 -mc1023 -bc8 -blr8 -bm8 -pc4

Pack Time: ~ 8-9 hr.
Unpack Time: ~ 30-35 min.

Best Regards
NexusIV

[dixen]

Msc_Frog
Why FROG? It so slow

[K4miKaZe]

I think that something is wrong with your srep 3.9.2. On the last game you posted i couldnt test it myself because i dont have the game. But i have Killer Instinct and there is no problem with srep. Maybe you are using wrong cls for installing? On the script i use there are 2 srep versions, i almost use the older one because i had 0 errors but on some games (in special with forge files) if i use the newer one i get crc error. My cls-srep.dll for decompression has 86kb, (the new one is 17kb and have lot of problems with it).

[NexusIV]

I think that something is wrong with your srep 3.9.2. On the last game you posted i couldnt test it myself because i dont have the game. But i have Killer Instinct and there is no problem with srep. Maybe you are using wrong cls for installing? On the script i use there are 2 srep versions, i almost use the older one because i had 0 errors but on some games (in special with forge files) if i use the newer one i get crc error. My cls-srep.dll for decompression has 86kb, (the new one is 17kb and have lot of problems with it).

The error occurs during compression and not during decompression. I tried with different options but I solved it only using the Srep v3.93.

Mine are just considerations and reports. Use them as a starting point for new tests in your repack.

Regards
NexusIV

[K4miKaZe]

I have KI packed already without problems on compress/decompress with srep 3.92. Thats why its strange. If it helps im using uarc 2900 with the included srep version 3.9.2. The only difference is that i use m3f and not m5f, maybe it has something to do with that.

[st0rm]

Installed Game Size : 5,90 GB

Compressed Size : 2,65 GB

Game Version : 1.03

Install Time : 15 Minutes (Depends your System)

Ripped : Foreign languages

Method : precomp046:intense+srep:m3f+lzma

[KaktoR]

Kingdom Come Deliverance
1 Language, without HD Content
Latest version (v1.7) with all DLC

ZTool:max:t100p+srep+4x4:LZMA

39.2GB => 25.9GB

10:04:38 - Starting Data1.bin.001 creation
16:13:42 - Finished Data1.bin.001 creation

Compression Time: 6 hours

----------------------------------------------------

Kingdom Come Deliverance
1 Language, without HD Content
Latest version (v1.7) with all DLC

XTool:c128m,t100p:zlib+srep+4x4:LZMA

39.2GB => 25.4GB

21:21:30 - Starting Data1.bin.001 creation
0:53:49 - Finished Data1.bin.001 creation

Compression Time: 3.5 hours

Added XTool

It's faster and better ratio than ZTool :)

c128m is needed, otherwise you will get crc error on unpacking.

I will post results for HD Content soon

[K4miKaZe]

Its packed only with srep+lolz because i didnt found any other way. Tested with only lzma (heavy settings) and lolz but with srep it works better (ratio and install times). I used d64 because the difference on some test files were less then 2mb and it was also faster.

Title: Dead or Alive 5: Last Round
Version: v1.10c +73 DLC's

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Only replaced DirectX with webinstaller

Original Size: 12.5 GB
Compressed Size: 9.76 GB

Method: srep:m3f+lolz:d64:mc1023


Compress Time: 2 hours 55 minutes (10501.34 sec)
Install Time: 3-4 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

I had to start again with Dishonored - Death of the Outsider, should be ready
if everything is fine when i wake up.

Good night !!!

[K4miKaZe]

Good morning, here is the third and last Dishonored game.

Title: Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
Version: v1.144.0.17

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: All foreign languages

Original Size: 31.4 GB
Compressed Size: 14.6 GB

Method: binkpack on *.bk2 files
pzlib:max:c256m+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 8 hours 40 minutes (31207.52 sec)
Install Time: 10 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Note:
Its important to use c256m on ZTool or it will give CRC error on installation.
You can also save up to 500mb if you delete the credits.bk2.

Like Dishonored 2 i had lot of issues, have tried it with XTool first on single files and it worked but when i packed the full game, Xtool has stopped after 4 hours.
I have to take a better look into this because im sure that on this two games we can get extra 500mb-1gb using xtool.

[KaktoR]

Kingdom Come Deliverance
1 Language, without HD Content
Latest version (v1.7) with all DLC

XTool:c128m,t100p:zlib+srep+4x4:LZMA

39.2GB => 25.4GB

21:21:30 - Starting Data1.bin.001 creation
0:53:49 - Finished Data1.bin.001 creation

Compression Time: 3.5 hours

----------------------------------------------------

Kingdom Come Deliverance
1 Language, with HD Content
Latest version (v1.7) with all DLC

XTool:c128m,t100p:zlib+srep+4x4:LZMA

50.5GB => 34.7GB

1:02:34 - Starting Data1.bin.001 creation
5:08:15 - Finished Data1.bin.001 creation

Compression Time: 4 hours

----------------------------------------------------

Kingdom Come Deliverance
All content, nothing ripped!
Latest version (v1.7) with all DLC

XTool:c128m,t100p:zlib+srep+4x4:LZMA

63.8GB => 45.4GB

9:16:25 - Starting Data1.bin.001 creation
13:48:34 - Finished Data1.bin.001 creation

Compression Time: 4.5 hours

PS: You need to use c128m to avoid CRC errors on unpacking!

Updated and removed ZTool because in this case it takes much longer (+100%) and it has bigger output.

[JustFun]

DRIV3R

Game Size: 4.13 GB

Compressed Game Size: 2.08 GB

Version: v1.0

Ripped: Foreign Languages

Methods:

bpk+srep on Video Files (FMV folder)

msc+srep on Music/Sounds

srep+lolz on everything else

settings are default for both srep and lolz

[st0rm]

Installed Game Size : 1,51 GB

Compressed Size : 0,97 GB

Game Version : 1.0

Install Time : 5 Minutes (Depends your System)

Ripped : Nothing (Multi-5)

Method : precomp:intense+srep:m3f+lzma

[JustFun]

Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit

Game Size: 423 MB

Compressed Game Size: 288 MB

Version: v1.0

Ripped: Nothing

Methods:

bpk+srep on Video Files

msc+srep on Sounds

srep+lolz on everything else

settings are default for both srep and lolz

[JustFun]

Driver: Parallel Lines - including Removed Radio Songs from PS2 Mod

Game Size: 4.89 GB

Compressed Game Size: 2.46 GB

Version: v1.0

Ripped: Nothing

Methods:

bpk+srep on Video Files

msc+srep on Sounds

srep+lolz on everything else

settings are default for both srep and lolz

[ZAZA4EVER]

SoulCaliburVI Repack From 11.5gb to 9.88gb
Use Srep+LoLz

Game files almost such as NBA Playgrounds2
But **pak Files don't have any streams (zlib or deflat or oodle)
Ztool & xtool not work
If i have another method to repack again i will update post

[K4miKaZe]

Here is the complete grid series:

Title: Race Driver: GRID
Version: v1.3 +3 DLC's

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: All foreign languages

Original Size: 12.5 GB
Ripped Size: 9.11 GB
Compressed Size: 2.49 GB

Method: binkpack on *.bik files
srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 1 hour 32 minutes (5499.32 sec)
Install Time: 1-2 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Title: GRID 2: Reloaded Edition
Version: v1.0.85.8679

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: All foreign languages

Original Size: 14.2 GB
Ripped Size: 9.01 GB
Compressed Size: 3.02 GB

Method: binkpack on *.bk2 files (read note)
srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 1 hour 37 minutes (5855.81 sec)
Install Time: 1-2 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Note:
Binkpack doesnt work with this .bk2 files. You have to use first Rad
Video Tools and convert all .bk2 files to .bik files. I converted them
by using a 80% compression rate (size is a bit smaller). After you
convert all .bk2 files to .bik, delete the original files and rename all
.bik files into .bk2. Works perfect and binkpack can be used after.
If you dont want to use it then dont use binkpack, size should be
around 300-400mb bigger.

Title: GRID Autosport: Complete Edition
Version: v1.0.103.1840

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: All foreign languages

Original Size: 20.8 GB
Ripped Size: 14.7 GB
Compressed Size: 5.78 GB

Method: binkpack on *.bk2 files (read note)
xZLib+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 5 hours 35 minutes (20096.82 sec)
Install Time: 26 minutes (A bit slow due to over 9k files with zlib)

CRC Checked: Yes

Note:
Binkpack doesnt work with this .bk2 files. You have to use first Rad
Video Tools and convert all .bk2 files to .bik files. I converted them
by using a 80% compression rate (size is a bit smaller). After you
convert all .bk2 files to .bik, delete the original files and rename all
.bik files into .bk2. Works perfect and binkpack can be used after.
If you dont want to use it then dont use binkpack, size should be
around 400mb bigger.

I will stop posting games for the next 2-3 days (im out this weekend)

Good Night !!!

[Simorq]

Title: Shadow Warrior 2 Deluxe
Version: v1.14 + ALL DLC's

PC: 6 Cores 3.2GHz + 16GB Ram + HDD + DiskSpan

Original Size: 13.4 GB
Compressed Size: 10.3 GB
Disk: 3xDVD5

Method: xZLib+srep:m3f:l512+4x4:b64mb:lzma:a1:mfbt4:64m:fb 273:mc1000000:lc8+diskspan:4096mb:4096mb

Compress Time: 50 Min
Install Time: 5 Min

[st0rm]

Installed Game Size : 5,51 GB

Compressed Size : 1,92 GB

Game Version : 1.1

Install Time : 10-15 Minutes (Depends your System)

Ripped : Foreign Languages (English Only)

Method : precomp:intense+srep32:m3f+lzma

[KaktoR]

Wolfenstein II
Inflating since 10 hours... Update soon :rolleyes:

[st0rm]

Installed Game Size : 4,75 GB

Compressed Size : 2,10 GB

Game Version : 1.200

Install Time : 10-15 Minutes (Depends your System)

Ripped & Re-Encoded : Nothing (Multi-7)

Method : srep:m3f+lzma

[JustFun]

Hacker Evolution: Duality

Game Size: 113 MB

Compressed Game Size: 82.6 MB

Version: v5.0.1.0

Ripped: Nothing

Methods:

msc+srep on Music/Sounds

srep+lolz on everything else

Hacker Evolution: Untold

Game Size: 89.6 MB

Compressed Game Size: 50.6 MB

Version: v4.0.5.0

Ripped: Nothing

Methods:

msc+srep on Music/Sounds

srep+lolz on everything else

[JustFun]

Hacknet

Game Size: 277 MB

Compressed Game Size: 176 MB

Version: v5.069

Ripped: Nothing

Methods:

msc+srep on Music/Sounds

srep+lolz on everything else

[doofoo24]

xtool:c128mb,t8:zlib+srep:m2f:l128+lolz:d64m on tangoresource 8.46gb to 1.46gb...
the rest 45.gb to 13.2gb using srep:m2f:l128+lolz:d64m...
cls-bpk for bk...
total size 54.4gb to 15.4gb...
*if you use m3f instead of m2f:l128 you will get 15gb...

[Grumpy]

@doofoo24

Admin need to clean this s***

Sorry we can't be around 24/7 but its now been wiped mate. ;)

[doofoo24]

msc+srep:m3f:a2+lolz:d64m

[JustFun]

@doofoo24 Done!

[st0rm]

Installed Game Size : 4,39 GB

Compressed Size : 982 MB

Game Version : 1.05

Install Time : ~20 Minutes (Depends your System)

Ripped & Re-Encoded : Nothing (Multi-7)

Method : precomp:intense+srep:m3f+lzma

[JustFun]

Grand Theft Auto

Game Size: 366 MB

Compressed Game Size: 245 MB

Version: v1.0

Ripped: Nothing

Methods:

msc+srep on Audio

srep+lolz on everything else

Grand Theft Auto: London 1961 (Including Mission Pack 2 Add-On)

Game Size: 14 MB

Compressed Game Size: 2.39 MB

Version: v1.0

Ripped: Nothing

Methods:

msc+srep on Audio

srep+lolz on everything else

Grand Theft Auto: London 1969

Game Size: 97.7 MB

Compressed Game Size: 28 MB

Version: v1.0

Ripped: Nothing

Methods:

msc+srep on Audio

srep+lolz on everything else

Grand Theft Auto: II

Game Size: 385 MB

Compressed Game Size: 326 MB

Version: v1.0

Ripped: Nothing

Methods:

bpk+srep on Video

msc+srep on Music/Sounds

srep+lolz on everything else

Grand Theft Auto: III

Game Size: 1.18 GB

Compressed Game Size: 650 MB

Version: Steam

Ripped: Foreign Languages (Only few MB`s)

Methods:

msc+srep on Music/Sounds

srep+lolz on everything else

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Game Size: 1.46 GB

Compressed Game Size: 1.02 GB

Version: Steam

Ripped: Foreign Languages (Only few MB`s)

Methods:

msc+srep on Music/Sounds

srep+lolz on everything else

[st0rm]

Is oggre lossy or lossless?

[dixen]

Is oggre lossy or lossless?

Ogg = vorbis = lossy
oggre = lossless compressor

[doofoo24]

pzlib:m3:max:c64m:t100p+srep:m3f:a2+lolz:d64m
*use ztool with hif2raw_dll - raw2hif_dll...

[NexusIV]

Hand of Fate 2 [The Servant and the Beast] v1.7.2

Engine: Unity

Original Size: 3.91 GB (4.201.363.709 byte)
Compressed Size: 2.32 GB (2.501.095.004 byte)


Xtools x64 v0.9
Srep v3.92
Lolz x64 v21a7

Method: Xtools + Srep + Lolz

Where:

Xtools = XTool.exe e:precomp:c32mb,t4:lz4
Srep = srep64 -m5f -l128 -c64 -b6mb -a1
Lolz = lolz_x64.exe -dt1 -dtp1 -dtb1 -dto1 -dtm1 -dtw1 -dtd1 -mtt1 -mt8 -d128m -oh14 -fba4096 -mc1023 -bc8 -blr8 -bm8 -pc4



Best Regards
NexusIV

[K4miKaZe]

Here we go again after some break !!!

Title: The Longest Journey
Version: v1.0

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 1.84 GB
Compressed Size: 1.46 GB

Method: srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023

Compress Time: 31 minutes (1868.22 sec)
Install Time: Less then 30 seconds

CRC Checked: Yes

Title: Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
Version: v1.03

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: All foreign languages

Original Size: 6.89 GB
Ripped Size: 5.81 GB
Compressed Size: 1.73 GB

Method: binkpack on *.bik files
srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 1 hour 4 minutes (3830.00 sec)
Install Time: 1 minute

CRC Checked: Yes

Title: Dreamfall Chapters: The Final Cut Edition
Version: v5.7.4.4

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Foreign audio languages, artwork & soundtrack

Original Size: 23.6 GB
Ripped Size: 18.0 GB
Compressed Size: 5.75 GB

Method: srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023

Compress Time: 4 hours 3 minutes (14536.65 sec)
Install Time: 3 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Note:
Tried to use Razor's pUnity but doesnt seem to work for this game.

[K4miKaZe]

try using xtool:lz4 ver 9 :)

If you talk about Dreamfall Chapters, already checked and doesnt have any effect on it. Same for Life is Strange, but on this game pUnity works. Depends on Unity version or at least thats what im thinking.

[st0rm]

Installed Game Size : 2,81 GB

Compressed Size : 1,97 GB

Game Version : 1.1

Install Time : ~13-15 Minutes (Depends your System)

Ripped : Foreign Languages (English Only)

Method : precomp046:intense+srep:m3f+lzma

Note : Tried also with LOLZ & OGGRE and result is ~1,84 GB

[K4miKaZe]

I will start this days with all my Valve games. Lets begin with Half-Life 1

Title: Half-Life 1: Complete Pack
Version: v1.1.1.1

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 1.11 GB
Compressed Size: 285 MB

Method: msc+srep:m3f "on audio files"
srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 "on rest of files"

Compress Time: 11-12 minutes (691.80 sec)
Install Time: Less then 1 minute

CRC Checked: Yes

Included in the pack:

Half-Life 1
Blue Shift
Deathmatch Classic
Opposing Force
Ricochet
Team Fortress Classic

[K4miKaZe]

Good morning. I have done this two games as merged and separated, remember that Half-Life Source needs anyway Half-Life 2 installed (shared files). So here are two versions , with and without HL Source.

Title: Half-Life 2
Version: Build 4044 (latest old source engine)

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 3.83 GB (with Half-Life: Source game included)
3.17 GB (without Half-Life: Source game)

Compressed Size: 1.27 GB (with Half-Life: Source game included)
1.08 GB (without Half-Life: Source game)

Method: msc+srep:m3f "on audio files"
srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 "on rest of files"

Compress Time: 58 minutes (3499.40 sec) "with Half-Life: Source"
47 minutes (2817.53 sec) "without Half-Life: Source"

Install Time: 1-2 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Next games will be HL Ep1 and Ep2, also i will post the results for the Orange Box too where this games are included (but with different engine).

[K4miKaZe]

Here are the next two big HL games.

Title: Half-Life 2: Episode One
Version: v1.0 (cant find it)

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 3.21 GB
Compressed Size: 1.19 GB

Method: msc+srep:m3f "on audio files"
srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 "on rest of files"

Compress Time: 36 minutes (2144.24 sec)
Install Time: 1-2 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes
Title: Half-Life 2: Episode Two
Version: v1.0 (cant find it)

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 4.13 GB
Compressed Size: 1.49 GB

Method: msc+srep:m3f "on audio files"
binkpack "on .bik files"
srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 "on rest of files"

Compress Time: 49 minutes (2972.26 sec)
Install Time: 1-2 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

I started now with GTA V with Doomsday and After Hours dlc, this will take a long time (79,6GB). Should be ready if everything is fine for tomorrow

[Simorq]

@Simorq
did you compress mp4 with srep and when decompress you convert mp4 back to wmv ?
*Devil May Cry HD Collection

Yes, with PPX2 it takes about 5 minutes to convert MP4 to WMV.

[Simorq]

did you test the game ?
i tried your method on Nioh Complete Edition there is 3.28gb of wmv compressed to 1.46gb after convert wmv to mp4...
but when i try to convert back mp4 to wmv seem not to work for me using PPX2 so i am using
dir/b/s *.mp4 >mkvlist.txt
for /F "delims=;" %%F in (mkvlist.txt) do ffmpeg.exe -y -i "%%F" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "%%~dF%%~pF%%~nF.wmv"
del mkvlist.txt

Number Of Threads.bat
1: Convert Multi MP4 > WMV
2: DEL ALL MP4 Files
3: Remove *.WMV Extension
4: REN *.MP4>*.WMV

[darkwolves]

GTA V no temp file 17min installtion
pzlib:m3:max:c128m:t100p+srep:m2f:a2:lolz:d32 without audio file size 16.8gb.
audio file 15.4gb
*memory usage decompression with srep:m3f you will need 10gb for srep with m2f 3800mb...
you well lose 100mb to 500mb depend on the game did quick test on games that need alot of ram for decompression for srep alone like mad max/the evil within...
***you can use srep(32bit) from ProFrager it limit srep to 2gb only , in gta v total memory in decompression around 2.5gb (with pzlib+srep+lolz) with 2gb extra temp file only...

just got the game and tried this exact method excellent results
:cool:

[Andu21]

Version: 1.05
Ripped Files: French* and German* videos

Ripped Size: 5.82 GB
Compressed Size: 2.53 GB

Compression Time: ~4h
Installation Time: 4m 18s

CRC Checked: Yes

Methods:
*.mp4 => srep:m3f:l256+lolz:d512m:mc1023
*.dll, *.exe => xzlib:c32mb+exe2+delta+lolz:d80m:mc1023:x2
*.* => xzlib:c32mb+delta+srep:m3f:l256+lolz:d512m:mc1023

Notes:
*Apply xdelta with the English videos and then the same method as mp4 videos.

[K4miKaZe]

This was a request for the latest GTA V version (including the big After Hours dlc). I was a bit surprised here, ztool performs slightly better then xtool with almost same settings. On the main files xtool works a bit better (did some test files first but on final result its 200 mb less with ztool).

Ztool:
Title: Grand Theft Auto V
Version: v1.0.1493.1 (v1.44 online) incl. After Hours Nightlife DLC

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 16GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 79.6 GB
Compressed Size: 42.4 GB

Method: pzlib:max:c128m+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023

Compress Time: 21 hours 6 minutes (76122.76 sec)
Install Time: 46 minutes (SSD) 55 minutes (HDD)

CRC Checked: Yes
XTool:
Title: Grand Theft Auto V
Version: v1.0.1493.1 (v1.44 online) incl. After Hours Nightlife DLC

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 16GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 79.6 GB
Compressed Size: 42.6 GB

Method: xZLib:c128mb,t4+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023

Compress Time: 21 hours 47 minutes (78434.01 sec)
Install Time: 43 minutes (SSD) 53 minutes (HDD)

CRC Checked: Yes

[K4miKaZe]

not worth it to use srep:m3f for large game just to get around 500mb better ratio than srep:m2f specially if you limit srep during decompression to 2gb a lot of temp file will be created with m3f compare to m2f, at least in my experience :)

@K4miKaZe what the settings for srep and lolz when you install the game...

doofoo24, settings are default except for the thread usage on lolz. Reduced it to 80%, doesnt make much difference in time (at least on some AC games). Thats my default settings on all games for the installer. Srep version and lolz version for decompression is the used on the ASIS Script.

Also, m2f should be faster on installation as you say. The ratio you loose with srep can be fixed a bit more with higher lolz settings but on my case if i go a little bit above on lolz settings it takes a lot more time on compression.Thats not a problem on small games but with huge game size it can be a nightmare. What you can do with srep m3f is a double installer for more and less ram, times should be 20-30% faster on installation. Didnt checked it with gta but with hitman i got it 6 minutes lower on installation.

[K4miKaZe]

I already posted many of the games in this pack as standalone but different versions and older game engine.

Title: The Orange Box
Version: v1.0 (no idea if it has a version,its a pack)

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 16GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 15.9 GB
Compressed Size: 5.24 GB

Method: msc+srep:m3f on "audio files"
binkpack+srep:m3f on ".bik files"
srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 2 hours 53 minutes (10388.71 sec)
Install Time: 5 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Note:
Just a little warning, this game has over 100k of files so using ultraarc
on normal way can take up to 2-3 hours more. Batch compressing works
fine and starts after some seconds.
Included games in pack:

Half-Life 2
Half-Life 2: Episode One
Half-Life 2: Episode Two
Portal
Team Fortress 2

[K4miKaZe]

:confused:
:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

i am talking when you limit srep to 2gb
srep m2f more like 200% faster on normal hdd not ssd...:p

No idea, i always use SSD as you can see on all my posts. I posted HDD because it was a request made by an user of this forum so i really have no idea the impact m2f have on a HDD. The only thing i can tell you is that the difference between SSD and HDD should be around 25% for srep and the difference on SSD using 64bit or 32bit srep are something like 30% on speed (maybe because ssd is already fast enough). Thats on my case but you cant go exact with this things. CPU cores, ghz, etc... all matters. Even HDDs can have different speeds (rpm, if its a raid build or not,etc...).

[K4miKaZe]

you not getting the idea :D
if you have enough ram for decompression srep:m2f and m3f are the same speed, i am talking when you limit srep to 2gb (i need to simplefiy more haha)...
[Srep]
Memory=2048m
TempPath=app

tha one with m3f will create more temp file on hdd/ssd (mean more time to decompress), gta v with m3f need 11gb compare to m2f need 3.8gb, temp file alone for srep-zlib double

Hahaha, the funny thing is that i already answered to your question on my first reply "settings by default" and default settings are "50%-512m" in this case "it uses 2,5gb". Times are around 30 minutes with uncapped installer on SSD and it needs more then 11gb, 13,5gb on this version.

[K4miKaZe]

oh no how stupid of me :D

My english is not good at all too, so maybe my fault too, dont worry haha. But i got your point from the start, i know that its faster if you have the ram. Thats because i say to create two installers (thats what i make). But my test main installer is always the limited one and for games like hitman or gta i create later a "more ram" installer with x64 version. But its never 200% faster for me and thats maybe where the drive/disk speed seems to be important (due to the temp files). ;)

Edit: The times are always with the 32bit version, i mean that it can go to the 30 minutes using the x64 version. (not all my pcs have 16gb of ram, and this one i just added two new sticks some days ago).

[K4miKaZe]

Title: Portal
Version: v1.0

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 16GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 1.52 GB
Compressed Size: 532 MB

Method: msc+srep:m3f "on audio files"
srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 "on rest of files"

Compress Time: 13 minutes (759.82 sec)
Install Time: 1 minute

CRC Checked: Yes
Title: Portal 2
Version: v1.5 +All DLC's

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 16GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: All foreign languages

Original Size: 13.5 GB
Ripped Size: 12.2 GB
Compressed Size: 4.92 GB

Method: msc+srep:m3f "on audio files"
binkpack "on .bik files"
srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 "on rest of files"

Compress Time: 2 hours 16 minutes (8170.37 sec)
Install Time: 3-4 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Note:
The file "valve_portal2_fp.bik" cant be compressed with binkpack, you can
skip it or just use rad tools to recompress this file before using binkpack.

[KaktoR]

Elite Dangerous
v3.2.1 + Horizons DLC

Compression used:
For all files:
XTool:zlib(t75p,c128m)+srep:m3f+lzma:a1:mfbt4:d256 m:fb273:mc1000000000:lc8

21:28:32 - Starting Data1.bin.001 creation
23:35:54 - Finished Data1.bin.001 creation

Original size: 18.569g
Compressed size: 11.768g

[KaktoR]

Rock of Ages 2
v1.0.7

Compression used:
For all files:
XTool:zlib(t75p,c128m)+srep:m3f+lolz:dtb1:d128m:mc 1023

15:51:32 - Starting Data1.bin.001 creation
20:34:54 - Finished Data1.bin.001 creation

Original size: 4.539g
Compressed size: 2.810g

[ZAZA4EVER]

Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 V1.02 (AR+EG+Data pack 2)
Repack From 22.9Gb To 10.8Gb
Method Ztool(zlib)+srep:m3f:a16:d1g+lolz:dtb1:tt8:mt2:gm2 0:fba0:d128m+mc1023

[KaktoR]

Secret of Mana (Remake)
No version given (9th October 2018 (https://steamdb.info/app/637670/history/?changeid=5198792))

Compression used:
For all files:
srep:m3f+lolz:dtb1:d128m:mc1023

16:29:10 - Starting Data1.bin.001 creation
18:10:03 - Finished Data1.bin.001 creation

Original size: 8.147g
Compressed size: 1.539g

[JustFun]

We now have more than 400 entries in Index, great job guys this was fast :D

[K4miKaZe]

Good morning !!! Lets start the day with a fresh new game:

Title: Call of Cthulhu
Version: Build 4.15.2.0

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 16GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 11.8 GB
Compressed Size: 8.42 GB

Method: (Xtool) xZLib+srep:m3f+lolz:d256:mc1023

Compress Time: 4 hours 31 minutes (16250.38 sec)
Install Time: 4 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

[masen485]

Number Of Threads.bat all MP4 video files are deleted when I run the bat file
PPX2.exe /Number Of Threads.bat help about how to use

Thanks

[Simorq]

Title: The Evil Within 2
Version: v1.5

PC: 6 Cores 3.2GHz + 16GB Ram + DiskSpan

Files:
http://s8.picofile.com/file/8341458434/The_Evil_Within_2.png

Ripped Files: All foreign languages

Original Size: 26.9 GB

Method1: bpk+srep:m3f:l512+4x4:b64mb:lzma:a1:mfbt4:64m:fb27 3:mc1000000:lc8 > CT: 35Min > 16GB > DT: 5Min
Method2: bpk+srep:m3f:l512+zstd:19:T0 > CT: 42Min > 15.5GB > DT: 10Min

[Simorq]

@masen485
Explained:rolleyes:

[masen485]

Number Of Threads.bat

content you give me to make changes

@echo off
SetLocal EnableDelayedExpansion
echo.
echo.
echo.
echo. Number Of Threads
echo. **************
echo. * *
echo. * %Number_Of_Processors% *
echo. * *
echo. **************
echo.

SET Threads=%NUMBER_OF_PROCESSORS%

IF %Threads%==1 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 1 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==2 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 1 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==4 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 2 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==6 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 3 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==8 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 4 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==10 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 5 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==12 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 6 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==14 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 7 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==16 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 8 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==18 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 9 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==20 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 10 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==22 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 11 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==24 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 12 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==26 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 13 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==28 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 14 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==30 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 15 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
) ELSE (
IF %Threads%==32 (
DIR /B /D /S *.mp4 | CMD /C PPX2 -P 16 -L 1 FFmpeg -y -i "{}" -qscale:v 0 -vcodec wmv2 -b:a 256k "{}.wmv"
)))))))))))))))))

:DEL MP4
FOR /R %%i IN (*.mp4) DO CMD /C DEL /F /Q "%%i"
:Remove *.WMV Extension
FOR /F "Delims=" %%a IN ('DIR /B /S *.wmv') DO REN "%%a" "%%~na"
:REN *.MP4>*.WMV
FOR /R %%i IN (*.mp4) DO REN "%%i" "*.wmv"
ECHO. Ready...!!!

https://i.hizliresim.com/2aLW8N.jpg (https://hizliresim.com/2aLW8N)

here you see how you send MP4 video files on my application how to make the format change * .mp4 to * .wmv files how you can give an example of how I can show the application method

English is not very good words and sentences can be very wrong, I hope you can understand what I'm trying to explain.

[K4miKaZe]

Title: Agony UNRATED
Version: v1.0

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 16GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 12.8 GB
Compressed Size: 8.23 GB

Method: (Xtool) xZLib+srep:m3f+lolz:d256:mc1023

Compress Time: 4 hours 52 minutes (17529.34 sec)
Install Time: 5 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

[Simorq]

Title: Phantom Doctrine
Version: v1.0.8

PC: 6 Cores 3.2GHz + 16GB Ram + HDD + DiskSpan

Ripped Files: Nothing

5:52:40 - Starting Archive Creation
9:41:28 - Archive Creation Complete
9:41:30 - Original Size: 24.880g
9:41:30 - Compressed Size: 8.054g

Method: XT+srep:m3f:l512+lolz:d64m:mtt1:mt12:mc1023+disksp an:4390mb:4430mb

Compress Time: 4 Hour
Install Time: 10 Min

CRC Checked: Yes

Files:
http://s8.picofile.com/file/8341520026/PhantomDoctrine.png

[K4miKaZe]

Two methods for this game, this game can get even lower to the 14.8-15.0 GB ripping all promo,tutorial and credits videos (its safe) but as always i dont like rip ingame content.

Title: F1 2018
Version: v1.06 + Headline Dlc

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 16GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Only foreign bk2 video languages

Original Size: 37.9 GB
Ripped Size: 37.4 GB
Compressed Size: 16.6 GB

Method: (Xtool) xZLib+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023

Compress Time: 8 hours 50 minutes (31777.63 sec)
Install Time: 13 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Title: F1 2018
Version: v1.06 + Headline Dlc

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 16GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Only foreign bk2 video languages

Original Size: 37.9 GB
Ripped Size: 37.4 GB
Compressed Size: 15.7 GB

Method: binkpack on *.bk2 files (read note)
xZLib+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 8 hours (28855.14 sec)
Install Time: 14 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Note:
Binkpack doesn't work with this game, all bk2 need to be recoded first with
video rad tools to .bik files. I used a compression ratio of 75% for this.
After converting all .bk2 files to .bik files, delete the original files and
rename the created .bik files to .bk2. Now binkpack is safe to use.

[NexusIV]

Omensight Definitive Ed. (V1.04)

Engine: Unreal Engine 4

Original Size: 5.15GB
Packed Size: 3.36GB


Srep v3.92 (-m3f -l128 -c64 -b6mb -a1)
Lolz x64 v21a7 (-dt1 -dtp1 -dtb1 -dto1 -dtm1 -dtw1 -dtd1 -mtt1 -mt8 -d128m -oh14 -fba4096 -mc1023 -bc8 -blr8 -bm8 -pc4)
XTools x64 v0.9 (e:precomp:c256mb,t4:zlib)

Method:
*.pak > XTools+Srep392+Lolz
*.* (the other files) > Srep+Lolz


Best Regards
NexusIV

[Simorq]

Title: HITMAN™ - Game Of The Year Edition
Version: v1.14.3

PC: 6 Cores 3.2GHz + 16GB Ram + HDD + DiskSpan

Ripped Files: Removed Digital Bonus (Documentary & OST) / _CommonRedist / 2.53 GB

Original Size: 65.6 GB
Compressed Size: 23 GB

Method: srep:m1f:l512+lolz:d128m:mtt1:mt6:mc1023+diskspan: 4096mb:4096mb

Compress Time: 7 Hours 50 Minutes
Install Time: 12-18 Minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

[K4miKaZe]

To compress this game at this size you need to use first a modding tool on it. The game works fine with the DLCs unpacked, so dont worry about repacking the SFAR files. The advantages on this is that you get about 5-6GB better ratio on compression and also the game is mod ready without having to unpack the DLCs later. The disadvantage on this is that the install size for the game is about 5GB more (not much really).

Preparation:

1. Download and install ME3Explorer from nexusmods (Google it)
2. Open ME3Explorer and on the 1st Step set up the path to your ME3
3. On the 2nd step click on "Unpack DLCs", this can take up to 1 hour
4. Now you can close ME3Explorer and go to your DLC folder.
5. Delete all foreign languages, be carefull, best thing is to search for
"_DEU." to remove all German files, "_FRA." for French and so on. INT is English
6. Now you can proceed to the compression method

Title: Mass Effect 3: Complete Edition
Version: v1.5.5427.124 (incl. all DLC's)

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 16GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Foreign Languages in DLC files

Original Size: 19.2 GB (30.2 GB after unpacking DLC´s)
Ripped Size: 24.7 GB (Ripped after unpacking DLC´s)
Compressed Size: 8.18 GB

Method: BPK+Srep:m3f on *.bik files
xZLib+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 3 hours 51 minutes (13856.50 sec)
Install Time: 10 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Note: Crc is fine but one readme file "léeme.txt" is missing due to sintax,
dont worry because its not necesarry. This happens to many games on UA.

[K4miKaZe]

Good morning !!!

Title: Helldivers: A New Hell Edition
Version: 25.10.2018

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 16GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 6.21 GB
Compressed Size: 1.31 GB

Method: xZLib+srep:m3f+lolz:d192:mc1023

Compress Time: 40 minutes (2451.44 sec)
Install Time: 2 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

[KaktoR]

The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt (Steam Version)
v1.31 + All DLCs, 1 language, without extra content

I'm writing Steam Version because it's 2.5GB bigger than GOG version due to the patch folders, which GOG version doesn't have.

Compression used:
For all files:
XTool:zlib(t75p,c128m)+srep:m3f+lzma:a1:mfbt4:d256 m:fb273:mc1000000000:lc8

21:14:39 - Starting Archive Creation
5:50:12 - Archive Creation Complete

Original Size: 44.468g
Compressed Size: 26.128g

Compression used:
For extra content:
XTool:zlib(t75p,c128m)+srep:m3f+lzma:a1:mfbt4:d256 m:fb273:mc1000000000:lc8

9:59:35 - Starting Archive Creation
10:16:44 - Archive Creation Complete

Original Size: 4.989g
Compressed Size: 2.820g

[Grumpy]

Good morning !!!

That depends where you are of course .... you posted that at 6.29pm in my time zone. :D

[KaktoR]

WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY MAXIMA
MAXIMA Update

Compression used:
For all files:
XTool:zlib(t75p,c128m)+srep:m3f+4x4:b100mb:lzma:a1 :mfbt4:d200m:fb273:mc10000:lc8

15:23:38 - Starting Data1.bin.001 creation
16:41:42 - Finished Data1.bin.001 creation

Original size: 11.885g
Compressed size: 7.768g

[K4miKaZe]

That depends where you are of course .... you posted that at 6.29pm in my time zone. :D

Hahaha, that's true. I always forget that. Next time it should be a "Hello World" :D

[K4miKaZe]

This is to finish with the Mass Effect series with all dlcs. I dont post Mass Effect 2 because i used the method posted on the index on the same version so there is no reason to double post it.

Title: Mass Effect: Complete
Version: v1.02 (incl. all 2 DLC´s)

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 16GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing (My game is only English + subtitles)

Original Size: 10.4 GB
Compressed Size: 2.99 GB

Method: BPK+Srep:m3f on *.bik files
uelr:uv+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023 on rest of files

Compress Time: 2 hours 45 minutes (9951.13 sec)
Install Time: 3 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

[Simorq]

Title: Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom - The Prince's Edition
Version: v2.00

PC: 6 Cores 3.3GHz + 16GB Ram + HDD + DiskSpan

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 26.3 GB
Compressed Size: 10.4 GB

Method: pCriLayla+srep:m3f:l512+lolz:d64m:mtt1:mt12:mc1023 +diskspan:4096mb:4096mb

Compress Time: 5 Hours
Install Time: 85 Minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Arc.ini
[External compressor:xCriLayla,pCriLayla]
header = 0
packcmd = "PE\xCriLayla\XT" e:precomp:t100p,c128m,v:crilayla - - <stdin> <stdout>
unpackcmd = "PE\xCriLayla\XT" d:precomp:t100p - - <stdin> <stdout>

[External compressor:srep]
header = 0
packcmd = "SREP" -a6 -s50000000000 {options} - - <stdin> <stdout>

[K4miKaZe]

Done it with and without the optional HD Textures DLC (there are better Textures Packs on nexusmods).

Title: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Legendary Edition
Version: v1.9.32.0.8

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 16GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Only replaced DirectX Redist with webinstaller

Original Size: 8.27 GB
Compressed Size: 4.29 GB

Method: (XTool) xZLib+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023

Compress Time: 2 hours 24 minutes (8652.96 sec)
Install Time: 2-3 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

Title: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Legendary Edition
Version: v1.9.32.0.8 + Official HD Textures DLC

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 16GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Only replaced DirectX Redist with webinstaller

Original Size: 12.7 GB
Compressed Size: 7.23 GB

Method: (XTool) xZLib+srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023

Compress Time: 4 hours 9 minutes (14948.34 sec)
Install Time: 4 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

I will add Special Edition later, just started now with it.

[oltjon]

Meow Motors

game size 8.49 Gb
compressed game size 2.21 Gb

NOTHING ripped
NOTHING re-encoded
ALL languages

xtool 0.9 library By Razor12911
Srep v3.92 library By Bulat Ziganshin
Lolz v2.1.a.7 library By ProFrager


compression time 6 hours + -
decompression time 4 min + -

file.pak xtool zlib+ srep + lolz data1.cab
all the rest srep + lolz data2.cab

intel core i7 2 cores 2.9Mhz
16GB ram

[KaktoR]

The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt (Steam Version)
v1.31 + All DLCs, 1 language, without extra content

I'm writing Steam Version because it's 2.5GB bigger than GOG version due to the patch folders, which GOG version doesn't have.

Compression used:
For all files:
XTool:zlib(t75p,c128m)+srep:m3f+lzma:a1:mfbt4:d256 m:fb273:mc1000000000:lc8

21:14:39 - Starting Archive Creation
5:50:12 - Archive Creation Complete

Original Size: 44.468g
Compressed Size: 26.128g

Compression used:
For extra content:
XTool:zlib(t75p,c128m)+srep:m3f+lzma:a1:mfbt4:d256 m:fb273:mc1000000000:lc8

9:59:35 - Starting Archive Creation
10:16:44 - Archive Creation Complete

Original Size: 4.989g
Compressed Size: 2.820g

v1.32 was just released but size is almost the same (maybe a few mb larger).

[KaktoR]

Lords of the Fallen
GOTY version

Compression used:
*:
srep:m3f+lolz:dtb1:d128m:mc1023

*.bk2:
bpk

18:25:34 - Starting Data1.bin.001 creation
22:51:33 - Finished Data1.bin.001 creation
22:51:35 - Starting Data2.bin.001 creation
22:52:28 - Finished Data2.bin.001 creation

Original size: 17.770g
Compressed size: 7.237g

[KaktoR]

Watch_Dogs 2
v1.17, 1 language, with HD Pack

Compression used:
For all files:
srep:m3f+lzma:a1:mfbt4:d256m:fb273:mc1000000000:lc 8

23:34:07 - Starting Data1.bin.001 creation
1:59:36 - Finished Data1.bin.001 creation

Original size: 31.487g
Compressed size: 25.452g

[K4miKaZe]

I´m a bit busy this week so i will post only small but very new games.

Title: Mega Man 11
Version: v1.0

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 16GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 2.29 GB
Compressed Size: 797 MB

Method: (XTool) xZLib+srep:m3f+lolz:d192:mc1023

Compress Time: 28 minutes (1687.71 sec)
Install Time: 1 minute

CRC Checked: Yes

[Kitsune1982]

compression method used:

movies: srep:m3f+4x4:b128mb:lzma:ultra:64m:bt4:fb273:lc8:m c1000000
all other files: xZlib+srep:m3f+4x4:b128mb:lzma:ultra:64m:bt4:fb273 :lc8:mc1000000+msc+lolz:mt1:d256m:mc1023

total compression time: 30 minutes
install time=10 minutes

created files
wolfpaw-1.bin.001
wolfpaw-2.bin.001
wolfpaw-3.bin.001

uncompressed size: 6.06 gb
compressed size: 5.12 gb

*note: the reason i use wolfpaw-#. is because i wanted my repack filenames to be unique, plus my selfrun and founded repacker name title is 'Wolfpaw Gaming Studios Repacks'. I even made a splash for it ^^ some of the other repackers who i will not list names of due to forum rules use unique naming schemes also. just wanted to be original and different :D
also, following a recommendation from another forum user, I split my game repack temp files into several folders and place the files there, since certain file types compress better than others, then encode each folder with diskspan seperately, then rename the files according. for example, i put the agarest generations of war WMV movies in a folder by itself with the folder structure retained. eg, c:\games\agarest generations of war 2\s16\ s16 being the folder the videos are stored in, then compress the movies seperate from the other file types. I then change the name of the output file for that video folder to wolfpaw-1.bin.001. then rename the files generated from the folder with the compressed .bra files in it to wolfpaw-2.bin.001 and wolfpaw-3.bin.001 respectively.*

PSA: I use 3 different types of compression methods because i have my game repack temp files split up into several folders to both cut down on compression time and also to single out files in the install that are not compressed well by some of the methods yet compress well with others. for instance, i use lzma on the movie files and i use msc+lolz on the .bra files since they contain raw data and DDS textures. i should have specifed in my post that i have multiple diskpan batch commands save for each folder or 'D' <for disk> i am compressing :)

also, K4mikaZe, i fixed my post. i had a few typos in my compression methods. the post is fixed now ^^

** also, warning for all of you who use diskspan's batch script and or UA 2.9.0.0 Final: msc or media streams compressor, has a rare but random glitch when compressing/deinterleaving mp3 and some dds files, especially if they're in a for the most part non-accessible packed container, such as agarest's .bra files - though you can extract Agarest GoW 1 .bra files with quickbms, though some games wont extract with it. - the glitch is that when installing a game you made with CIU, whether you're unpacking the files made with diskspan or UA, some files will cause the installer to halt. no errors, no crashing, it will just stop installing but will not give any indication anythings wrong. i've had this happen with 2 games so far, syberia 1 and agarest generations of war 2. syberia 1 had 1 mp3 that glitched up with MSC and the installer just stopped processing and 'hung' on that one particular file, mphone3.mp3. Agarest GoW 2 halted on s19.bra which was a 73 mb file and the installer stopped processing and hung on that one file. i have only encountered this error with these 2 games so far, and only with this compressor. for GoW 2, what i did was i moved the s19.bra file into a seperate folder to be repacked as msc did not have any issues with the other files for some weird reason. then on the last folder i didnt use MSC. will report back when compression finishes and i will report if it froze or not. **

*** Post Edit
Confirmed. it was the MSC compressor. I tried moving the s19.bra file and a few others to a seperate folder then recompressed it without using MSC and the install went flawlessly. so watch out for certain files/file types. Theres no way to tell if a file will or will not be compatible with MSC, its just trial and error. ***

[K4miKaZe]

@Kitsune1982, i think you have many faults on the lolz settings. dt6? mc2023? dt is only 0 or 1 (active or inactive), mc max is 1023 (from 1 to 1023). I think you mean maybe mt6 (threads) and mc1023?:rolleyes:

[st0rm]

@Kitsune1982, i think you have many faults on the lolz settings. dt6? mc2023? dt is only 0 or 1 (active or inactive), mc max is 1023 (from 1 to 1023). I think you mean maybe mt6 (threads) and mc1023?:rolleyes:

and lzma and lolz ? both of them is compressors :D

[K4miKaZe]

and lzma and lolz ? both of them is compressors :D

Yeah, its curious hehehe. Maybe there is something missing and this are 3 methods and not only 2 (i mean 3 different methods for 3 different file types).

[ZAZA4EVER]

Assassin's.Creed.Odyssey.Gold.Edition.V1.0.6

Repack From 49.1GB To 23.9Gb
use AFR Patch By Razor
mafr64:a2+srep:m3f:a16:d1g+lolz:tt8:d128m:mt4:fba0 :mc1023:gm20 (**forge Files)

msrep:m3f:a16:d1g+lolz:tt8:d128m:mt4:fba0:mc1023:g m20 (**other Files)

[doofoo24]

zlib:c32m+srep:m3f:a2+dispack070+delta+lolz:d512m: x2:tt16:mtt1:mt2...
*note only 2 threads for lolz needs 10.5gb or ram for compression...
edit : i forgot zlib:c32m xtool :o

[ZAZA4EVER]

OVERKILL's The Walking Dead
Rip Deluxe Edition Content ( OST + Digital Artbook ) ~ 1.36GB
Repack From 37.3GB To 15.95GB

Game Files Such As NBA PlayGrounds 2 Has Zlib Streams

Method
**pak Files
mztool_zlib+srep:m3f:a16:d1g+lolz:tt8:d128m:mt4:fb a0:mc1023:gm20

**other files
msrep:m3f:a16:d1g+lolz:tt8:d128m:mt4:fba0:mc1023:g m20

[ZAZA4EVER]

Battlefield V Deluxe Edition

First Repack Include Multiplayer + Singleplayer Files
Repack From 44.2GB To 32.3GB
Method Xtool(zstd)+srep+Lolz
mxzstd+srep:m3f:a16:d1g+lolz:tt8:d128m:mt4:fba0:mc 1023:g m20
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Second Repack Include SinglePlayer Files
Ripped MuliPlayer Files ~15.3GB
Repack From 28.7GB To 20.3GB
Method xtool(zstd)+Srep+Lolz
mxzstd+srep:m3f:a16:d1g+lolz:tt8:d128m:mt4:fba0:mc 1023:g m20
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Game Not Have Any Stream LZ4 Or Oodle Although BattleField V Open Beta
Has Oodle Stream

[K4miKaZe]

This is a Unity game but xtool lz4 doesnt work, scanned for streams but without efford. Even so, compression with srep+lolz is very good on this game.

Title: KURSK
Version: v1.03 (Steam Edition)

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 16GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Russian/Polish languages, OST, Artbook & Wallpapers

Original Size: 15.6 GB
Ripped Size: 14.1 GB
Compressed Size: 4.44 GB (with US and Non US English files)
Compressed Size: 4.33 GB (with only US English files)

Method: srep:m3f+lolz:d128:mc1023

Compress Time: 2 hours 54 minutes (10434.82 sec)
Install Time: 2 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

[KaktoR]

FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
Build 1213041

Compression used:
For all files:
bpk+XTool:t75p,c128m:zlib+srep:m3f+4x4:b100mb:lzma :a1:mfbt4:d200m:fb273:mc10000:lc8

22:38:54 - Starting Data1.bin.001 creation
6:25:11 - Finished Data1.bin.001 creation

Original size: 78.272g
Compressed size: 50.401g

I will to the same with standard lzma soon.

PS: I've done the same what K4miKaZe has written (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=476265&postcount=816) with the video files.

Voice files are only ~800mb in size.

[oltjon]

This War of Mine v4.0.0b-GOG

game size 1.4 Gb
compressed game size 972 Mb

NOTHING ripped
NOTHING re-encoded
ALL languages

xtool 0.9 library By Razor12911
Srep v3.92 library By Bulat Ziganshin
Lolz v2.1.a.7 library By ProFrager


compression time 2 hours + -
decompression time 4 min + -

files larger than 1 MB xtool zlib+ srep + lolz data1.cab
all the rest srep + lolz data2.cab

intel core i7 2 cores 2.9Mhz
16GB ram
__________________

[KaktoR]

FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
Build 1213041

Compression used:
For all files:
bpk+XTool:t75p,c128m:zlib+srep:m3f+4x4:b100mb:lzma :a1:mfbt4:d200m:fb273:mc10000:lc8

22:38:54 - Starting Data1.bin.001 creation
6:25:11 - Finished Data1.bin.001 creation

Original size: 78.272g
Compressed size: 50.401g

I will to the same with standard lzma soon.

PS: I've done the same what K4miKaZe has written (https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=476265&postcount=816) with the video files.

Voice files are only ~800mb in size.

With standard LZMA settings it's just ~400MB smaller output (to 50.1GB), but it takes ~70% more time for compressing.

11:55:58 - Starting Data1.bin.001 creation
0:11:23 - Finished Data1.bin.001 creation

Original size: 78.272g
Compressed size: 50.123g

[K4miKaZe]

Title: Football Manager 2019
Version: v19.1.1

PC: 4 Cores 3.9GHz (up to 4.3GHz) + 16GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 4.50 GB
Compressed Size: 2.08 GB

Method: (XTool) xZLib+srep:m3f+lolz:d192:mc1023

Compress Time: 2 hours 38 minutes (9491.58 sec)
Install Time: 3 minutes

CRC Checked: Yes

[ZAZA4EVER]

Hitman 2 Gold Edition Season 2 V1.00

Game is Extended for Hitman 2016 Season 1 Same Files

Season 1 dlc0-dlc6 ~ 49.3GB
Season 2 dlc7-dlc13 ~ 40.1GB

First Repack Season 2
I Rip Season 01 ~49.3Gb
Repack From 52.7Gb To 22.5GB
Method Serp+lolz
-msrep:m3f:a16:d1g+lolz:tt8:d128m:mt4:fba0:mc1023:g m20

Second Repack Season1+2
Repack From 102.3Gb To 33.3GB
Method Serp+lolz
-msrep:m3f:a16:d1g+lolz:tt8:d128m:mt4:fba0:mc1023:g m20

[Kitsune1982]

Arcanum - of Steamwork & Magick Obscura

bik movies: (using diskspan)
mbpk+diskspan:300mb:300mb - Original Size: 170 MB
- Compressed Size: 131 MB

all other files: mp3 music + data (using diskspan)
-mmsc+LZ1+diskspan:4440mb:4470mb

- original size: 983 MB
- compressed size: 736 MB
- Final output size: 880 MB

Final Output files:
wolfpaw-1.bin.001 -131 MB
wolfpaw-2.bin.001 -317 MB
wolfpaw-3.bin.001 -419 MB

[ZAZA4EVER]

A Way Out Repack v1.0.62.0
Repack Game From 21.1GB To 14.8GB
Game Has Zlib Streams

**Pak Files - Repack Method Ztool+Srep+Lolz
mztool_zlib+srep:m3f:a16:d1g+lolz:tt8:d128m:mt4:fb a0:mc1023:gm20

**other files - Repack Method Srep+Lolz
msrep:m3f:a16:d1g+lolz:tt8:d128m:mt4:fba0:mc1023:g m20

[JustFun]

@ZAZA4EVER I assume that the game version is v1.0.62.0?

[Kitsune1982]

Baldurs Gate 1 Enhanced Edition + Siege of Dragonspear Expansion

Ripped/Removed: Nothing!

compression method used (diskspan)

data files: mxZLib+srep+LZ1+diskspan:4440mb:4470mb
movies/language/music: mxZLib+srep+msc+LZ1+diskspan:4440mb:4470mb

Original Size: 5.21 GB
Compressed Size: 3.78 GB

Final Output files:
wolfpaw-1.bin.001 - 1.07 GB
wolfpaw-2.bin.001 - 0.97 GB
wolfpaw-3.bin.001 - 417 MB
wolfpaw-4.bin.001 - 1.31 GB

Final Output Size: 3.78 GB

**Note: if you all are wondering why the bin files are so different in size, i dont compress the entire game folder all at once like some of the other users on this forum do. I split up the game into several folders, marked D1/D2/D3/etc and compress the files seperately. so like if the game has bik videos, instead of compressing the game folder with one specific compression algorithm, i move the bik files to, say, a folder named D1 if they are in the main folder of the game install and then use bpk+srep on the bik movies, then move the other data files to seperate folders, and compress them with the appropriate methods. that being said, i do maintain the folder structure that the original install is in, so for example if the installed game had a folder named 'movies' eg c:\games\gamename\movies, then i would move the temporary files i am repacking to a folder in my compressor, eg c:\repacks\gamename\D1\movies\ then put the bik files in there so that when you install the game it will move the bik files from the 'movies' folder in my repack temporary folder herein contained in the first bin.001 file to c:\yourfolder\gamename\movies\ retaining the original game install folder structure. hope this helps anyone who wants to shorten the compression time.

Using the method of splitting the game files into several folders, I was able to compress a 5 gb game into 3.78 gb in about 30 minutes instead of an hour or more. ask me if you need further clarification on my compression methods.**

[ZAZA4EVER]

@ZAZA4EVER I assume that the game version is v1.0.62.0?

Yep ... I am sorry for miss version of the game

[Kitsune1982]

Baldurs Gate 2 Enhanced Edition GOG version

Ripped/Removed: Nothing!

compression method used:

data folder: -mxZLib+srep+LZ1+diskspan:4440mb:4470mb
music/movies/text files -mxZLib+srep+msc+LZ1+diskspan:4440mb:4470mb

Original Size: 2.5 GB
Compressed Size: 1.69 GB

Final output files:

wolfpaw-1.bin.001 1.28 GB
wolfpaw-2.bin.001 247 MB
wolfpaw-3.bin.001 147 MB

Final Compressed Size: 1.69 GB

[Kitsune1982]

Dear Esther Landmark Edition

Ripped/Removed/Modified: Nothing!

data files:

compression method used - -mxZLib+srep:m3f+LL1+diskspan:4440mb:4470mb

Original Size: 1.3 GB
Compressed Size: 817 MB

Final Output Files:

wolfpaw-1.bin.001 - 143 MB
wolfpaw-2.bin.001 - 681 MB

Total Output Size: 817 MB

[Kitsune1982]

Game: Echo
Ripped/Removed/Modified Media: Nothing!
Original Size 9.5 gb
Compressed Size: 4.00 GB

Compression method used:

Movies and Binaries folder:

-msrep:m3f+LZ1+diskspan:6000mb:6000mb

All Other Files/Folders:

-mxZLib+srep:m3f+LZ1+diskspan:5000mb:5000mb

Final Output:

wolfpaw-1.bin.001 - 2.90 GB
wolfpaw-2.bin.001 - 1.05 GB
wolfpaw-3.bin.001 - 42.1 MB

Total Compression Time and Output result:
Compress - 30 Min
Install -10 Min

Final Output Size: 4.00 GB

[dixen]

Empire Total War (1.5.0 Build 1332.21992) - 1 language (RUS)

All *.pack = msc:srep:a2:m3f:l512+lolz:mtt1:tt2:mt4:mc1023

Game Size - 17 gb
Repack size - 7 gb

Install Time - 6 min on HDD.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Napoleon Total War Imperial Edition (from 07.07.2012) - 1 language (RUS)

Media.pack - bpk+srep:a2:m3f:l512
All other *.pack = msc:srep:a2:m3f:l512+lolz:mtt1:tt2:mt4:mc1023

Game Size - 22 gb
Repack size - 8 gb

Install Time - 7 min on HDD.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shogun 2 Total War (All DLC) - 1 language (RUS)

Movies*.pack - bpk+srep:a2:m3f:l512 (6.7 > 4.8)
All other *.pack = msc:srep:a2:m3f:l512+lolz:mtt1:tt2:mt4:mc1023 (15 > 5.8)

Game Size - 23 gb
Repack size - 10.5 gb

Install Time - 8 min on HDD.

Compression time for all games = ~150 min.

NOTE. mp3 stream detect on MSC - disable. With Enable - very long time to unpack

[KaktoR]

This Total War games are always good with lolz because the texture pack files contain dds files (movie pack contain bik files).

You can unpack them with a archive manager and pack them back afterwards (use near method as possible, xdelta files will be very small).

[dixen]

(use near method as possible, xdelta files will be very small).Sorry but I сan't to use xdelta( May write to PM? Regarding TW-series

[DiCaPrIo]

Just Cause 3
Original Size: 52.8GB
Compressed Size: 17.5GB
Method:xtool:c256mb,t85p+srep+lolz:mtt1

Compressed Time:23 hours
Decompressed Time: 20 to 30mins on i7 4cores

[oltjon]

Warhammer 40000 Mechanicus

game size 7.24 Gb
compressed game size 2.22 Gb

NOTHING ripped
NOTHING re-encoded
ALL languages

Srep v3.92 library By Bulat Ziganshin
Lolz v2.1.a.7 library By ProFrager


compression time 7 hours + -
decompression time 5 min + -

ALL files srep + lolz data1.cab


intel core i7 2 cores 2.9Mhz
16GB ram

[st0rm]

Installed Game Size : 4,55 GB

Compressed Size : 2,77 GB

Game Version : 1.1

Install Time : ~7-10 Minutes (Depends your System)

Ripped : Foreign Languages (English Only)

Method : srep:m3f+lzma

Note : tried with lolz compressor and size is 2,71 GB.

[felice2011]

@st0rm ... In fact, in some cases it is not advisable to use lolz, too slow in compression, and for the low margin of ratio it is not recommended.

[felice2011]

Lust for Darkness Update v20180719

https://image.ibb.co/iMzmuf/PicFin2.png

https://image.ibb.co/eMFy70/PicFin3.png


● 100% Lossless.

● Nothing Ripped, Nothing Rencoded.

● Output Installed : 15 GB

● In Single Archive : 5.5 GB

● Method : srep64:m5f:a2:d1g+lz77:a1:d27:fb273:mc999999999:lc 8:lp4:mfbt4:mt8

● Ratio : 38.6%

● Time/Comp : 1h;16m

● Install/Time : 6-10 minutes

[Kitsune1982]

AmerZone The Explorers Legacy GOG Edition

Compression Method Used:

All Files -mmsc+srep+LZ1+diskspan:4440mb:4470mb

Original Size: 1.80 GB
Compressed Size: 1.57 GB

Final Output Files & Sizes:

wolfpaw-1.bin.001 939 MB
wolfpaw-2.bin.001 697 MB
wolfpaw-3.bin.001 5 MB

Resulting Final Size: 1.57 GB

[Kitsune1982]

Echo - 4.20 GB

Ripped/Removed/Modified - Nothing!

Compression Methods Used:

MP4 Movies: -msrep:m3f+LZ1+diskspan:6000mb:6000mb
Pak / All other Files: -mxZLib+srep:m3f+LZ1+diskspan:5000mb:5000mb

Final Output Size: 4.20 GB

Original Size 9.03 GB
Compressed Size: 4.20 GB

Final Output Files and Sizes:

wolfpaw-1.bin.001 3.04 GB
wolfpaw-2.bin 001 1.10 GB
wolfpaw-3.bin 001 43.1 MB

[Kitsune1982]

Ember

Ripped/Removed/Modified Media: Nothing!


Compression Methods Used:

Texture and Sound Files: -msrep:m3f+LZ1+msc+diskspan:4440mb:4470mb
BIK Videos: -mbpk+LZ1+diskspan:1400mb:1400mb
All other Files: -mxZLib+LZ1+diskspan:4440mb:4470mb

Original Size: 4.90 GB
Compressed Size: 3.1 GB

Final Output Files & Sizes:

wolfpaw-1.bin.001 1.09 GB
wolfpaw-2.bin.001 927 MB
wolfpaw-3.bin.001 912 MB
wolfpaw-4.bin.001 422 MB

Compression Time: 40 Min
Install Time: 15 Min

Final Output Size: 3.1 GB

[st0rm]

@st0rm ... In fact, in some cases it is not advisable to use lolz, too slow in compression, and for the low margin of ratio it is not recommended.

sometimes lolz is boring to compress :D

[oltjon]

Sunset Overdrive

game size 28 Gb
compressed game size 16.8 Gb

NOTHING ripped
NOTHING re-encoded
ALL languages

Srep v3.92 library By Bulat Ziganshin
Lolz v2.1.a.7 library By ProFrager


compression time 15 hours + -
decompression time 20 min + -

ALL files srep + lolz data1.cab


intel core i7 2 cores 2.9Mhz
16GB ram

[Kitsune1982]

Final Fantasy III

Ripped/Removed/Modified: Nothing!

Compression Method Used:

Main Data Folder: -msrep:m3f+LL1+diskspan:4440mb:4470mb
Ogg Music Files: -moggre+diskspan:4440mb:4470mb
MKV and DLL/EXE Files: -msrep:m3f+delta+LZ1+diskspan:4440mb:4470mb

Original Size: 544 MB
Compressed Size: 351 MB

Final Output Filenames and Sizes

wolfpaw-1.bin.001 92.1 MB
wolfpaw-2.bin.001 43.1 MB
wolfpaw-3.bin.001 207.1 MB

Compression Time: 25 Minutes
Install Time: 10 Minutes or Less

[E-Key]

Title: Battlefield 1 (SP+MP)

PC: 4 Cores E5-2650 v4 @ 2.20GHz + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 81.7 GB
Compressed Size: 53.2GB

Method: (XTool) xLZ4+srep:m3f+4x4:b128mb:lzma:ultra:128m:bt4:fb273 :lc8:mc1000000

Compress Time: 10-11 Hours
Install Time: 1 Hours


Title: Battlefield 1 (SP+MP)

PC: 4 Cores E5-2650 v4 @ 2.20GHz + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 81.7 GB
Compressed Size: [I DID'NT TRY]

Method: (XTool) xLZ4+srep:m3f+lolz:mt4:d256

Compress Time: 25-26 Hours
Install Time: [I DID'NT TRY]
My first repack. "lolz" good but too slow.

[doofoo24]

zlib:c32m+m3f:a2+lolz:d512m game size 2.08gb...
*use mt1 for lolz...
edit : i forgot zlib :)

[K4miKaZe]

m3f:a2+lolz:d512m game size 2.08gb...
*use mt1 for lolz...

Hummm...so without using xtool this game gets 100mb less? I can swear it inflates up to the 5gb. Will try it later, just curiosity hehehe.

[K4miKaZe]

i forgot thanks for the correction :D

Hahaha, i started it. It still gives 98.8% compression ratio on lolz (after srep only 1.2gb but lolz isnt doing anything). It would be funny if this actually works, so much time saving and tools.:D

[E-Key]

Title: Battlefield V

PC: 4 Cores E5-2650 v4 @ 2.20GHz + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 44.2 GB
Compressed Size: 34.6GB

Method: (XTool) xzstd+srep:m3f+4x4:b128mb:lzma:ultra:128m:bt4:fb27 3:lc8:mc1000000

Compress Time: 6 Hours
Install Time: 2 Hours

[ZAZA4EVER]

Title: Battlefield V

PC: 4 Cores E5-2650 v4 @ 2.20GHz + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 44.2 GB
Compressed Size: 34.6GB

Method: (XTool) xzstd+srep:m3f+4x4:b128mb:lzma:ultra:128m:bt4:fb27 3:lc8:mc1000000

Compress Time: 6 Hours
Install Time: 2 Hours
Thanks For Your Repack Method i Will Test it again

[Mini]

using DELZORec from razor

DELZORec by Edison007? :D

[oltjon]

Age of Barbarian Extended Cut The Spider God

game size 8.1 Gb
compressed game size 2.18 Gb

NOTHING ripped
NOTHING re-encoded
ALL languages

xtool 0.9 library By Razor12911
Srep v3.92 library By Bulat Ziganshin
Lolz v2.1.a.7 library By ProFrager


compression time 10 hours + -
decompression time 25 min + -

file.cnn--files.wav--files.exe--&files.dll---- xtool zlib+ srep + lolz data1.cab
all the rest files under 100kb srep + lolz data2.cab

intel core i7 2 cores 2.9Mhz
16GB ram

[KaktoR]

Someone has working settings for FC5 xtool?

I always got crc error on unpacking.

Edit: Don't use v parameter

Edit2: You can't precompress the whole game. It just stops inflating and only copy files after some percents. You have to split in 2 or 3 parts

[E-Key]

Title: Battlefield 3 (With All DLC)

PC: 4 Cores E5-2650 v4 @ 2.20GHz + 8GB Ram + SSD

Ripped Files: Nothing

Original Size: 34.2 GB
Compressed Size: 11.9GB

Method: (XTool) xZLib+srep:m3f:a4+lzma2:mmt4:mx9

Compress Time: 4 Hours
Install Time: 30 Minutes

[doofoo24]

using DELZORecx64 from edison007 on dat files then compressing all files with srep:m2f:a4+lolz:d128m...
*game size 34.7gb with mp files eng only...
*better to wait for razor to update xtool or if anyone won't to try xtool use packcmd=xtool.exe e:precomp:t100p,c128m,v:lzo - - <stdin> <stdout> thanks to Simorq for providing the setting for xtool.
i tested on small files and it work without crc files, but i already compressed the game so i don't know if the rest of the files is crc ok with xtool...

[doofoo24]

using DELZORecx64 from edison007 on dat :
File1=patch.dat
File2=farcry5.dat
File3=installpkg.dat
File4=dlc_mars.dat
File5=dlc_vietnam.dat
File6=common.dat
inflating to 52.5gb then compress all files with srep and lolz the setting i used srep:m2f:a2+lolz:d128m
* you need to add to inno DELZORecx64 after dec sre+lolz it will create temp files almost double...
i yet to try xtool since there are a lot of crc error i encountered in far cry 4...

[KaktoR]

There is not much benefit on FC5 with XTool

packcmd = xtool.exe e:precomp:t75p,c128m:lz4 - - <stdin> <stdout>

File1=pack\data_final\pc\common.dat
File2=pack\data_final\pc\ige.dat
File3=pack\data_final\pc\igepatch.dat
File4=pack\data_final\pc\patch.dat
File5=pack\data_final\pc\patchshadersobj.dat
File6=pack\data_final\pc\shadersobj.dat
File7=pack\data_final\pc\downloadcontent\dlc_mars\ dlc_mars.dat
File8=pack\data_final\pc\downloadcontent\dlc_vietn am\dlc_vietnam.dat
File9=pack\data_final\pc\downloadcontent\dlc_zombi es\dlc_zombies.dat
File10=pack\data_final\pc\ingameeditor\dlcpack0.da t
File11=pack\data_final\pc\ingameeditor\igepack.dat
File12=pack\data_final\pc\worlds\farcry5.dat
File13=pack\data_final\pc\worlds\installpkg.dat

Compressed 26 files, 43,821,419,321 => 46,936,331,804 bytes. Ratio 107.11%

[DiCaPrIo]

Someone has working settings for FC5 xtool?

I always got crc error on unpacking.

Edit: Don't use v parameter

Edit2: You can't precompress the whole game. It just stops inflating and only copy files after some percents. You have to split in 2 or 3 parts

precomp:c256m,t85p:lz4