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peterf1999

08-03-2010 11:42

Assassin's Creed II (DVD9 to 1xDVD5) FULL

4 Attachment(s)

Assassin's Creed II (DVD9 to 1xDVD5) EURO Multi 9 FULL

1) Make 'temp' folder

2) Copy DVD9 contents to 'temp'

3) Extract & overwrite 'AC2_1xDVD5.7z' contents to 'temp'

4) Download & extract 'Attachment 22591' contents to 'temp'

5) Launch repack.bat & wait...

6) Install the game from DVD9

7) Launch FREEARC, browse game's installation folder & select:

Code:

All *.forge files



'SoundData' folder (in this folder's path there must be only 'sounds_sfx.pck' file)

Code:

Output archive: AC2_arc

Compression:    -mx -ld400m

Make exe:       Windows GUI: freearc.sfx

8) Move AC2_arc.exe to 'temp'

9) Burn or make iso with label name of your choice

Note: Avatar game trailer video is replaced with fake one

Attachment 22592

The users to whom the conversion doesn't fit on dvd5 for FREEARC lower compression,
will must extract also the files included in this archive (AC2_biks.7z) and then repacking cabs

pakrat2k2

08-03-2010 11:46

thanks :)

pastarella

08-03-2010 13:44

Test it's OK,
TNX Peterf1999 :)

peterf1999

09-03-2010 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyn888 (Post 383580)

help please, my AC2_arc = 2.30gb + folder temp after repacking = 2.25. total size won't fit into a DVD5.

Code:

FreeArc 0.60 listing archive: e:\ac2_arc.exe

Date/time                  Size Filename

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

2010-03-08 17:32:02       -dir- SoundData

2010-03-08 17:38:30       -dir- SoundData/pc

2010-01-26 20:14:26  88,997,888 DataPC.forge

2010-01-26 19:53:28  83,492,864 DataPC_Abstergo.forge

2010-01-26 19:51:02 118,849,536 DataPC_Altair_Memory.forge

2010-01-26 20:15:12  91,619,328 DataPC_extra.forge

2010-01-26 19:56:12  91,619,328 DataPC_extra_dlc.forge

2010-01-26 20:16:54 790,888,448 DataPC_Firenze.forge

2010-01-26 20:17:00  95,846,400 DataPC_Hideout.forge

2010-01-26 19:59:14  58,195,968 DataPC_LGS01_Duomo.forge

2010-01-26 20:12:16  69,074,944 DataPC_LGS02_Palazzo_Medic.forge

2010-01-26 20:16:32  53,805,056 DataPC_LGS03_Gimignano.forge

2010-01-26 19:52:40  88,702,976 DataPC_LGS04_Novella.forge

2010-01-26 20:22:40  63,143,936 DataPC_LGS05_Forli_Citadel.forge

2010-01-26 19:53:34  41,353,216 DataPC_LGS06_Frari.forge

2010-01-26 19:51:18  42,991,616 DataPC_LGS07_San_Marco.forge

2010-01-26 19:58:50  64,978,944 DataPC_LGS08_ArsenalShipya.forge

2010-01-26 19:58:08  33,619,968 DataPC_LGS09_Monteregionni.forge

2010-01-26 19:55:32  65,765,376 DataPC_LGS10_Visitazione.forge

2010-01-26 19:54:34 120,061,952 DataPC_Mountains.forge

2010-01-26 19:52:56 158,695,424 DataPC_Roma.forge

2010-01-26 19:53:52   2,031,616 DataPC_TitleScreen.forge

2010-01-26 19:59:26 303,136,768 DataPC_Toscana.forge

2010-01-26 20:15:32 698,089,472 DataPC_Venezia.forge

2010-01-26 19:59:20 262,045,696 DataPC_Villa.forge

2010-01-26 20:33:28 390,987,776 DataPC_Wetlands.forge

2010-01-26 19:57:56  95,813,632 DataPC_WhiteRoom.forge

2010-01-26 17:28:34 554,694,991 SoundData/pc/sounds_sfx.pck

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

28 files, 4,528,503,119 bytes, 2,234,768,185 compressed

All OK

Only sounds_sfx.pck file in SoundData/pc folder is compressed into the archive

2,234,768,185 bytes=2.08 gb

edit1:
I'm tired of always saying the same thing: DON'T TEST THE CONVERSION FROM TEMP FOLDER! :mad:

@The Witcher 91
Try to change CheckMD5=Y to CheckMD5=N in setup.ini

pakrat2k2

09-03-2010 12:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyn888 (Post 383612)

problem pete is that i only have 1 CPU for now. is there any chance that we can change something to make the compression memory to work on a higher level? i'm using XP OS

what changes can you suggest mate?

I copied all *.forge files + SoundData folder into another temp folder, then removed sounds_eng.pck + sounds_ita.pck from that folder, leaving ONLY the sounds_sfx.pck file. On the MAIN tab i chose ULTRA compression, then goto the compression tab i switched it to Maximum Compression level. The AC2_arc.exe file is 2.05GB The AC2 Temp folder is at 4.31GB, more then enough room to add the 1.01 Update ( is only 20MB ). SO TOTAL size of temp folder is 4.33GB.

Worked fine first time XP SP3.

jamesdawn

10-03-2010 03:18

ok it's work.

peterf1999 you'are the best. thank you very much.

asiaph

10-03-2010 06:35

pakrat2k2

I copied all *.forge files + SoundData folder into another temp folder, then removed sounds_eng.pck + sounds_ita.pck from that folder, leaving ONLY the sounds_sfx.pck file. Then goto the compression tab i switched it to Maximum Compression level. The AC2_arc.exe file is 2.05GB The AC2 Temp folder is at 4.31GB, more then enough room to add the 1.01 Update ( is only 20MB ). SO TOTAL size of temp folder is 4.33GB.

Worked fine first time XP SP3.

Output archive: AC2_arc
Compression: Maximum (192mb decompression) -mx -ld192m
Make exe: Windows GUI: freearc.sfx8)
__________________________________________________ ____________________
forge files - 3.70 GB
sounds_sfx.pck in SoundData size - 529 MB (554,696,704 bytes)
temp folder- 2.25 GB
__________________________________________________ _______________
forge files - 3.70 GB and 529 MB (554,696,704 bytes) = 2.20 GB
+ 2.25 temp folder = 4.45 GB
==========================
so how we can fit in dvd5?
any idea about this?

pakrat2k2

10-03-2010 08:01

it didnt compress enough. start over again. on the main tab select ultra compression ( it usually starts at maximum ) then on compression tab choose the highest you can go.

your arc file has to be between 2.05 - 2.08 for it to fit with the other files to fit on dvd5

Greylist

14-03-2010 06:53

thanks peter ! great works

peterf1999

15-03-2010 00:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by pakrat2k2 (Post 383813)

peter'

has the setup.exe been changed so that it extracts the AC2_arc.exe file after the main setup is done? Or does that file have to be launched seperately??

The inno loader (vcredist_x86.exe) is launched separately from main installer (setup.exe)

peterf1999

25-03-2010 03:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterktulu (Post 384149)

1.-Do I have to discard other files apart from "sounds_sfx.pck" in folder \SoundData\pc\ (in my case "sounds_ita.pck" and "sounds_spa.pck") before using FreeArc right?

yep

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterktulu (Post 384149)

2.-If so, what do these files do?Is the DVD backup still full 9 multilanguage?

you don't do anything, "sounds_ita.pck" and "sounds_spa.pck" are already into the cabs after repack.

peterf1999

28-03-2010 03:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by orion-mg (Post 384196)

@peterf1999:

And peterf1999, how calls (trigger to) the file AC2_arc.exe to run through setup ?

This simple inno setup's code does it (vcredist_x86.exe):

Code:

const

Subkey='Software\Ubisoft\Assassin'#39's Creed II';



function InitializeSetup(): Boolean;



var

ResultCode: integer; InL,InS: string;



begin

    // install Visual c++ Runtime Libraries (vcredist_x86_Install.exe)

    Exec (ExpandConstant('{src}\vcredist_x86_Install.exe'),'/Q', '', SW_SHOW,

    ewWaitUntilTerminated, ResultCode);

    // retrieve game's installation path from registry

    RegQueryStringValue(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, Subkey,

      'InstallDir', InL);

    // remove trailing backslash from game's installation path

    InL:=RemoveBackslash(InL);

    // retrieve & set source drive letter

    InS:=ExpandConstant('{src}');

    SetLength(InS,2);

    // and finally extract AC2_arc contents to install location

    Exec (InS+'\AC2_arc.exe', '-x -d'+'"'+InL+'"'+' -y -s2', '', SW_SHOW,

      ewWaitUntilTerminated, ResultCode);

    // exit

    Result:=False

end;

Quote:

Originally Posted by orion-mg (Post 384196)

And openning the layout.bin (that you provide in the file AC2_1xDVD5.7z) in notepad we will get something like:

Code:

(...) R6Vegas_Game.exe Executables R6Vegas_Launcher.exe (...)

Maybe the layout from Rainbow Six Vegas? :D
Thank you!

Yep, but its only an unlocked version of layout.bin that allows the repacking :p

tuszyn

07-04-2010 10:32

I've finally managed to test it on the PL Version of the game. No problem what so ever.
The PL version is much smaller to start with (approx. 5,4GB), and the final Size with original DemoIntro and keeping the Avatar Trailer gave me a 3,7GB final size after conversion.

P.S. FreeArc archive size approx. 2,18GB (Compression: -mx -ld400m)

peterf1999

08-04-2010 09:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wahad (Post 384444)

OMG, i did it, BUT! now ac2_arc.exe wont trigger.... and instalation is only 1.7gb...
omg im gonna shoot myself...

any help?

@all

DON'T TEST CONVERSION FROM TEMP FOLDER!

Make iso and mount it on virtual drive for testing

tuszyn

08-04-2010 10:42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Itsari83 (Post 384448)

and I've got a problem with freearc...
it's creating .tmp file instead of .exe
i've tried few times and is still same
instead of having AC2_arc.exe i've got something like $$temparc$$1.tmp which only you can see in freearc not in folder or total commander....

You have to chose - Make EXE in FreeArc by making the Archive.

Itsari83

10-04-2010 14:36

problem resolved :-)
I had to uninstall Freearc, restart computer, delete Freearc installation folder and install program again.
I chose maximum compression and files fit to DVD5.
thanks pete for solution and thanks tuszyn for help ;)

peterf1999

12-04-2010 03:33

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gu1air (Post 384496)

hey guys i am pretty new to freearc and i don't know what option to choose for this step

7) launch freearc, browse game's installation folder & select:
Code:

All *.forge files

'sounddata' folder (in this folder's path there must be only 'sounds_sfx.pck' file)

code:

Output archive: Ac2_arc
compression: -mx -ld400m
make exe: Windows gui: Freearc.sfx

after i launch freearc and select the files + folder what options do i have to choose convert to sfx or recompress?

Attachment 22595

Push add button on the main bar and then options window (above) appears

Baluba

14-04-2010 11:08

A big Thank you to Peterf1999...
All works and fits perfectly in a DVD5.

You are the number one...

*GG*

@blackxout
Follow carefully ALL steps, and it works!!!

peterf1999

21-04-2010 11:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by anabanana (Post 384679)

Hi there, the content of my SoundData\pc is
sounds_eng.pck
sounds_ita.pck
sounds_sfx.pck
(eng instead of spa)
will it still work using your method ?
thanks

yep,delete sounds_ita.pck & sounds_eng.pck files,compress only sounds_sfx.pck file in Sounddata folder

edit1:

This step only if your AC2_arc.exe final archive is larger than ~2.08-2.10 gb

elbubi

22-04-2010 08:00

Thanks so much for this awesome 100% working conversion Pete!!!

I have one little doubt: Why is it that many conversions do not work from temp or any hdd folder while they do once mounted or burned? Just being curious...

Kindest regards and once again, THANK YOU!!!

Schabik

30-04-2010 14:10

Thanks Peterf1990 for the conversion:D

After few changes in your repacker it works fine:D

After conversion the ISO file weight is about 3,5GB:D

peterf1999

31-05-2010 06:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by GJohnny (Post 385606)

peterf1999 please tell me you how downsampled the bik file. What utility and the used settings.
Thanks.

http://www.radgametools.com/bnkdown.htm
http://www.radgametools.com/binkhlp2.htm

Dark_Siegfried89

15-06-2010 17:00

Thanks peterf1999 !!! Great Job!!! ;)

Agrippa

12-09-2010 06:42

Thanks alot to peterf1999 for this sharing this conversion method.

At first my AC2_arc.exe was also too large, but pakrat2k2's suggestion worked like a charm. The compression rate does tend to differ a lot though, even on the same machine and settings...

Aldo_73

14-12-2010 10:17

thanks Peterf1999 work ok w7 x64

Theodor

21-06-2011 23:02

1 Attachment(s)

As i was looking for a English only conversion for myself,i just made one by modifying peterf1999's method.Without even using the avatar dummy video file and the downsampled demoIntro video,My setup size is 3.55 Gb :eek:

Just follow peterf1999's method(no need to use the dummy and downsampled videos)
Use my attachment instead of his.(Its a modified version of petersf1999's conversion)
And use the ultra mode in arc to compress(since my dvd5 size is 3.55,you can reduce the compression rate for faster decompression,so peterf1999's compression recommendation may also work)
If you use some lower compression rate and it does not fit in the dvd by a little margin,follow the following steps(Presuming that you have put patch 1.03 in the setup directory)
Go into the support folder in the temp.Then go to the Manual folder in it and delete all the folders except the English ones.
Do this in the License folder and readme folder in the support folder also.

kyddos

18-12-2011 04:18

tried, and it fitted in dvd5

but there's a problem
when i start the game (which i installed using the repacked dvd) it gives me error saying :
"Unable to find the Ubisoft Game Launcher, please re-install Assassin's Creed 2".

Ubisoft Game Launcher:
Error Code 1.

If i install the game through the first dvd (before the repack)
it works just fine.

any solutions please?

*edit : I've tried reinstalling for countless time

luqui89

15-04-2013 10:39

Works great on Win 7 x64.

Thanks Peter! :)

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