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;

[klaroqsim]

deactivated the anti virus and it worked ¬¬
many thanks

[peterf1999]

is there someone that tested it under XP and works?

i tested it under vista x86 sp2 & win 7 rc