Mini Ninjas (DVD9 to 1xDVD5)

[peterf1999]

Mini Ninjas (DVD9 to 1xDVD5 english or english+1 language) FREEARC+IS Loader

1) Make temp folder

'temp\MINININJAS'

2) Copy all contents of DVD9 to 'temp\MINININJAS'

3) Replace the following files in 'temp\MINININJAS\data' with dummy files (for english conversion):

PC_Dut.str
PC_Fre.str
PC_Ger.str
PC_Ita.str
PC_Spa.str
PC_Def.str

(for italian+english conversion):

PC_Dut.str
PC_Fre.str
PC_Ger.str
PC_Spa.str
PC_Def.str

4) Delete 'Directx' folder from 'temp\MINININJAS\data\'

5) Rename 'Setup.exe' file in 'temp\MINININJAS\' to 'Install.exe'

6) Extract 'MINI_NINJAS_1xDVD5.rar' contents to 'temp\MINININJAS\' folder

7) Start FREEARC browse game's folder after installation, or directly from DVD9 select:

PC_Def.str



Output archive: MN_arc.exe
Compression: Maximum (192mb decompression)
Make exe: Windows GUI: freearc.sfx

8) Move MN_arc.exe to 'temp\MINININJAS\'

9) Extract & overwrite resampled biks to 'temp\MINININJAS\data\Movies\':

Mini_Ninjas_Biks.7z.001
Mini_Ninjas_Biks.7z.002
Mini_Ninjas_Biks.7z.003

10) Burn or make ISO with same label name of temp folder


DVD size 4.27 GB (English only)
DVD size 4.37 GB (1 Language+English)

[misterbr]

Originally Posted by klaroqsim

not understand how to create fake dummy files ²

open in notepad and save with the name of the language and if .txt just withdraw and leave the file name, for example you can get PC_Ita.str.txt mark on the windows to see extensions hide known and remove .txt file that will create the false.

[peterf1999]

Originally Posted by lyn888

conversion works fine but why is my DVD size equal to 4.27? hope you could brief me a bit
peterf1999. thanks

don't worry, the size of english conversion is 4.27 gb

4.37 is for 1 language+English

[senseman]

thank you peter1999
tested works win xp x64 sp2

[peterf1999]

Originally Posted by tarzan_gk

i don't like downsample the movies. Thx!

Only 2 biks are re-encoded (half resolution same aspect ratio & the quality is good)

[Charlietwo]

peterf1999 guide work perfect, thanks.

One tip: for compress to dvd 4.37 GB whit english + another language replace all languaje dat files with dummy files and compress in FREEARC these files: PC_Def.str and another wish language dat file

[senseman]

Originally Posted by d_athena

where can i get this freearc?

http://freearc.org/download/0.51/FreeArc-0.51-win32.exe

[Charlietwo]

Originally Posted by klaroqsim

yes
I did exactly as you said, but not unpacked :S

Try disable antivirus before of install to game.

Bigger executables as MN_arc.exe can give problemas with some antivirus.

[t3hmace]

Simply squeezing all game files except directx folder with 7zip gives perfect fit of 4.35 GB. No hassle, no languages ripped, no videos screwed.

[peterf1999]

Originally Posted by neongio

I have a problem

I have follow the guide but i always have only english text and voice ingame.
How can I change language?

Now I have pd_def in MN_arc archive and only italian.str (130555kb) / Eng.srt (1kb) in data folder. Other str are 0kb - is it correct?

When I start game I read everything in English

system language of your OS?

[peterf1999]

Originally Posted by neongio

I'm italian but s.o lang is English

try to add this line to main.ini:

locale=italian

[neongio]

Originally Posted by peterf1999

try to add this line to main.ini:

locale=italian

you are a god...a roman god

[peterf1999]

This simple code (setup.exe) launch MINI NINJAS original installer (NSIS) & unpack freearc archive at end of installation

function InitializeSetup(): Boolean;

var
ResultCode: integer; path: string;

begin

  if not RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Mini Ninjas') then
  begin
  Exec (ExpandConstant('{src}\Install.exe'),'', '', SW_SHOW,
     ewWaitUntilTerminated, ResultCode)
  if RegQueryStringValue(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Mini Ninjas',
     'UninstallString', path) then
  begin
  path:=RemoveBackslash(ExtractFilePath(path));  
  Exec (ExpandConstant('{src}\MN_arc.exe'), '-x -d'+'"'+path+'"'+' -y -s2', '', SW_SHOW,
      ewNoWait, ResultCode)
  end
  end else
  begin
  Exec (ExpandConstant('{src}\Install.exe'),'', '', SW_SHOW,
     ewNoWait, ResultCode)
  end;

end;

[bo_3li_h]

Originally Posted by peterf1999

This simple code (setup.exe) launch MINI NINJAS original installer (NSIS) & unpack freearc archive at end of installation

function InitializeSetup(): Boolean;

var
ResultCode: integer; path: string;

begin

  if not RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Mini Ninjas') then
  begin
  Exec (ExpandConstant('{src}\Install.exe'),'', '', SW_SHOW,
     ewWaitUntilTerminated, ResultCode)
  if RegQueryStringValue(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Mini Ninjas',
     'UninstallString', path) then
  begin
  path:=RemoveBackslash(ExtractFilePath(path));  
  Exec (ExpandConstant('{src}\MN_arc.exe'), '-x -d'+'"'+path+'"'+' -y -s2', '', SW_SHOW,
      ewNoWait, ResultCode)
  end
  end else
  begin
  Exec (ExpandConstant('{src}\Install.exe'),'', '', SW_SHOW,
     ewNoWait, ResultCode)
  end;

end;

Can please tell me how to compile this code? and please let me know where to find some little guide to learn how to use it in the feature for my own conversions, i will appreciate it

and thanks for the conversion, tested under vista 32 it works perfect

[klaroqsim]

deactivated the anti virus and it worked ¬¬
many thanks