[RELEASE]Wolfenstein 3D V4.7 - Game Loader Menu + Sound Fix!

Hey guys.

Today was my last day off work, so I put in extra effort and finished the game loader & "fixed" the sound.

The sound is slightly faster, but 100% clear in the sound fix version. The only problem with it are the guards voices, they sound like they have inhaled helium. Aside from that, it sounds great.

The sound fix is only a test, for the sound to be perfect for everything I need to re-write the sound core, which will take time.

The game loader is 100% complete. I think it is great, however if you guys want it changing just ask ;)

It starts up, and you pick your game, simple as that :) No more having 6 eboots clogging up your xmb game menu ;)

The file structure has completely changed. From now on you have to put the game in this directory for it to work :

PSP/GAME/

The wolf3d layout has also changed :

PSP/GAME/Wolf_3D/Files/"GAME NAME HERE"

There are 6 folders. Each correctly named. You place the game files in as normal into these folders.

Important :

1) I found out why Spears Of Destiny Episode 3 was so unstable. For some reason you have to have savefiles in there to make it stable. I have included 2 save files in that folder . Don't delete them or you will have issues. This game also has to have a CONFIG.SOD file in there. It is the ONLY one that requires it.

2) Spears Of Destiny Episode 3 is the ONLY game that needs the CONFIG file. Make sure you DO NOT have a CONFIG file in the folder of any of the other games or it WILL NOT WORK. This keeps coming up and up, so please heed it this time.

Note For people who want to use the 1992 Wolf3D Full Version CD Files. Please only download the "Wolf3D V4.7 - Normal Sound + For 1992 CD Version" or the "Wolf3D V4.7 - Sound Fix+ For 1992 CD Version" releases.

To try out the version with the sound fix, download the appropriate :"Sound Fix" version below. If you would like the new version with the same sound as the previous release download the appropriate "normal sound" release below.

Next release probably wont be for 1-2 weeks ;)

Thanks and enjoy it :)

Screens :

Game Loader Menu Screenshot :
http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/k.../screen5-1.jpg

Screenshot from Spears Of Destiny Episode 3 :
http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/k...er/screen7.jpg

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Dude... YOU... ARE... THE MAN! This is the best release of yours so far, thanks for the extra effort in making another release before you head back to work. I know how the work life is (I work 12 to 14 hours a day/ 5 days a week) and I'd rather relax at home and hang with my wife or friends after the work day ends. Thanks for the update, I'll be busy playing around with this during my off time, I'll be sure to report any problems and... suggestions ;)! Can't wait for your next update to this great port of yours :D!

well i tried the sound fix version and the 1992+sound fix version and neither work for spear part 1 and wolfenstein.... i see the choice menu, then when i select which game i would like to choose, i get the boot and an error @ the xmb.

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Originally Posted by Fr0sTy

well i tried the sound fix version and the 1992+sound fix version and neither work for spear part 1 and wolfenstein.... i see the choice menu, then when i select which game i would like to choose, i get the boot and an error @ the xmb.

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Cd Version works, did you remove the config file from sod1 and wolf3d? A config file is only allowed in the sod 3 folder.

Zack, it seems you also fixed the Wolfenstein bug where the game would crash/freeze if you let the game go past the WOlfenstien main scree/play the demos. You got mad skill dude, you truly brought a few tears to my eyes with your newest update! Your really outdid your self and went abovand and beyond in making this the best port of wolfenstein... period! Thanks again, the helium people and dogs are hilarious by the by the way :rofl: !

Crap, I found the first bug, It's not to problematic though. You can even reproduce the bug easily Zack. Put some headphones on and start playing wolf3d. Now open any door... hear that! Crackling of the sound department for a second. In actuality, the crackle in the sound happens anytime you press the triangle button in the game. Strange...

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Crap, I found the first bug, It's not to problematic though. You can even reproduce the bug easily Zack. Put some headphones on and start playing wolf3d. Now open any door... hear that! Crackling of the sound department for a second. In actuality, the crackle in the sound happens anytime you press the triangle button in the game. Strange...

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That's not a bug, dude. Try it on DOSBox on your PC. It does the same thing. It's supposed to be one of those things to let you know you're pushing the Open key. DOS games. :rofl:

EDIT: Tried the non-sound fix version and Shareware didn't give me any video on my PSP. (Fat 4.01 M33-2) As for the sound fixed one, it works nicely. But man, you should have said everything is higher pitched. Because it is. I figured out why though. I'm pretty sure it's because you've got the game going too fast. The soldiers shoot at me a lot faster than they normally would. Doors seem to open faster than usual. Etc etc.

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Originally Posted by AshTR

That's not a bug, dude. Try it on DOSBox on your PC. It does the same thing. It's supposed to be one of those things to let you know you're pushing the Open key. DOS games. :rofl:

EDIT: Tried the non-sound fix version and Shareware didn't give me any video on my PSP. (Fat 4.01 M33-2) As for the sound fixed one, it works nicely. But man, you should have said everything is higher pitched. Because it is. I figured out why though. I'm pretty sure it's because you've got the game going too fast. The soldiers shoot at me a lot faster than they normally would. Doors seem to open faster than usual. Etc etc.

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Oh, Nevermind then, I thought it was suppose to be grunting like duke nukem, my bad. I believe you are right again AshTR about maybe the game is moving too fast, I noticed it as well. Maybe it should be slowed down a bit and maybe upping the 222mhz to 333mhz might resolve the crackling issue. What do you think AshTR?

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Oh, Nevermind then, I thought it was suppose to be grunting like duke nukem, my bad. I believe you are right again AshTR about maybe the game is moving too fast, I noticed it as well. Maybe it should be slowed down a bit and maybe upping the 222mhz to 333mhz might resolve the crackling issue. What do you think AshTR?

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Sounds good, I guess. Here's a example of what it SHOULD be like: http://youtube.com/watch?v=UQtFhemoRRg

EDIT: You'll also see the crackling noise in there too. It's part of the game.

no config file in my installs da1writer....

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Originally Posted by Fr0sTy

no config file in my installs da1writer....

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Well then... maybe I can help you out ;)! I'll PM you shortly.

First things first though.
AshTR, Can you confirm something for me? Is it just me or does episode 3 crash often? I've gone into a room once, shot a dude and then turned left to shoot the next guy and got booted to the xmb. Does episode 3 crash often for you? I think episode 3 must be very unstable for some reason, hopefully Zack can pinpoint the problem :(...

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AshTR, Can you confirm something for me? Is it just me or does episode 3 crash often? I've gone into a room once, shot a dude and then turned left to shoot the next guy and got booted to the xmb. Does episode 3 crash often for you? I think episode 3 must be very unstable for some reason, hopefully Zack can pinpoint the problem :(...

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I've just been trying episode 1, but I guess I can try episode 3. Which version of the files are you using?

Also, I noticed that I occasionally get this problem where right after I select the game version I want, I hear the sound but there's nothing on-screen. Like the video just fails.

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Originally Posted by AshTR

I've just been trying episode 1, but I guess I can try episode 3. Which version of the files are you using?

Also, I noticed that I occasionally get this problem where right after I select the game version I want, I hear the sound but there's nothing on-screen. Like the video just fails.

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Version 1.0 (1994) for episode 3 of SoD. Your bug you mentioned happened to me once, I kinda don't know what the heck happens there :confused: ...

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Hey guys.
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Big thanks for new version and for the port at all :) Now I have working SOD version! Thanks, Zack :D
One question: when we will have working save/load options? After it all be OK on 100 %

Great update Zack, loading menu is awesome, already waiting for the next release with save/load game... ;)

have got latest release but cant get it to work.when loading full version get to main screen but the graphics are all distorted.Top part badly pixelated and when you press for menu psp turns itself off.So tried shareware version but get no video just sound.Whereas i had 4.5 working perfectly.Can any one help:(

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Originally Posted by 69morph19

have got latest release but cant get it to work.when loading full version get to main screen but the graphics are all distorted.Top part badly pixelated and when you press for menu psp turns itself off.So tried shareware version but get no video just sound.Whereas i had 4.5 working perfectly.Can any one help:(

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Mayby wrong folder? Check it, I had something like it when use eboot from shareware to full version. :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by 69morph19

have got latest release but cant get it to work.when loading full version get to main screen but the graphics are all distorted.Top part badly pixelated and when you press for menu psp turns itself off.So tried shareware version but get no video just sound.Whereas i had 4.5 working perfectly.Can any one help:(

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Same happened to me (although I had a set of files of full game working on 4.5). So I "found" another set of files with different dates - and that worked!:thumbup:

to Zack:
One more question: in soundfix version new sounds work a little faster as mention above. So the voice of enemies sounds as rat voices and so on. Gameplay have a bit faster speed as usuall. It not a problem, but maybe it can be fixed with small blood?

Fixing the sound properly isn't an overnight job.
It will take a while.

To anyone who can't get this to work, your either using the wrong files for the wrong game, wrong version of the files or have a config file in the folder.

I test every release before releasing and they all work fine.

@ the guy that had the distorted screen :

Your using the wrong files. Your either using the 1992 CD ones or the Floppy files. Try swapping them around.

I'm using a hexeditor and other tools to try and find out what version of the files I use and include that in the readme, with a guide on how to check your files are right.

Also. I am off work again today for some reason (definitely back tomorrow though) so I may release v2 of the game loader. The only change to it will be that it is fancier.

take your time, we know what youre capable of and youve made a lot of people happy with this port, we thank you lots :) keep up the good work

Nice job with the sound fix!
You have alot of version though haha, if there was a way to combine them It would probably be the best.

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Nice job with the sound fix!
You have alot of version though haha, if there was a way to combine them It would probably be the best.

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I did that didn't I? :confused:

I don't think I follow :o

From this version onwards, just disregard all of the previous releases.

This version and future versions support all the games in 1. ;)

At the moment i am using 4.7 version but i am using the 4.5 full version eboot for wolf 3d and it works but becuase it 4.5 i dont think i am benefitting from the improved sound.But atleast the screen no longer distorted

Just a quick little update before I go to bed.

Here is Wolf 3D Game loader Menu V2.0

Changes :

- Added background music.
- Added sound effect when cursor is over a game.
- Added sound effect upon selecting a game.

It is a lot less dull than the first version.

Hope you guys like it :

Note : This is only the Wolf3D game loader menu update, nothing else has been updated.

Installation :

Just extract to your memory stick root and press yes to overwrite files.

Or manually replace / add them yourself, its quite simple :thumbup:

Download Via Link (I couldn't upload it here, getting error message)

Click here to download

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Originally Posted by Zack

Just a quick little update before I go to bed.

Here is Wolf 3D Game loader Menu V2.0

Changes :

- Added background music.
- Added sound effect when cursor is over a game.
- Added sound effect upon selecting a game.

It is a lot less dull than the first version.

Hope you guys like it :

Note : This is only the Wolf3D game loader menu update, nothing else has been updated.

Installation :

Just extract to your memory stick root and press yes to overwrite files.

Or manually replace / add them yourself, its quite simple :thumbup:

Download Via Link (I couldn't upload it here, getting error message)

Click here to download

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Sweetness. You might wanna try Evilshare.com though. They have much better download speeds and aren't an annoying pain for certain people.

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Sweetness. You might wanna try Evilshare.com though. They have much better download speeds and aren't an annoying pain for certain people.

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Damn, this is awesome. I love your updates dude, I actually recommend mediafire myself :)! AshTR, were you able to create the crashes I mentioned before?

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AshTR, were you able to create the crashes I mentioned before?

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Not yet, I've been dealing with some computer issues. I'll try tonight. I better check though and post on here so Zack'll know. Any specific level of episode 3 it does it on?

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Not yet, I've been dealing with some computer issues. I'll try tonight. I better check though and post on here so Zack'll know. Any specific level of episode 3 it does it on?

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Funny, It actually happens in random places. Mostly small rooms with 2 or more enemies causes the boot, maybe you can pinpoint where it exactly happens. I'll be doing more test tonight to find anymore bugs. I want us to help Zack out as much as we can, I may say there is a bug but unless someone else can reproduce it I'm not confident in saying it is a real bug.

anybody else hearing the Hamster Dance type voices and sped up music?

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anybody else hearing the Hamster Dance type voices and sped up music?

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Yeah it's a known problem. Thats why I only released the "Sound test" version as a test. It's impratical and not a solution to the problem at all.

If you would like to have normal sound, albeit with a little crackling, download the "V4.7 Normal Sound" version ;)

Sound will be properly fixed by v5.0 all being well. I just have to study docs on the adlib sound chip. And write a new wrapper/emulator for it. I have a few other "hacks" / "Fixes" I am going to try before resorting to this task mind :)

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Yeah it's a known problem. Thats why I only released the "Sound test" version as a test. It's impratical and not a solution to the problem at all.

If you would like to have normal sound, albeit with a little crackling, download the "V4.7 Normal Sound" version ;)

Sound will be properly fixed by v5.0 all being well. I just have to study docs on the adlib sound chip. And write a new wrapper/emulator for it. I have a few other "hacks" / "Fixes" I am going to try before resorting to this task mind :)

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OK! :) This is awesome!!

off topic question BTW: anybody know what the status is on PSP Quake 2?

Hi Zack :D Thanx for Wolfenstein for PSP...its great work!!!

But i have a Question.. How can i get Fullscreen? Is it possible?

Hope to see more from you^^

Greetz from Germany...sry for my English XD

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Hi Zack :D Thanx for Wolfenstein for PSP...its great work!!!

But i have a Question.. How can i get Fullscreen? Is it possible?

Hope to see more from you^^

Greetz from Germany...sry for my English XD

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It's pretty much full screen.

It can be exanded slightly to fully fill the screen however, and if people want this I will include it in the next update ;)

About the crackling sound you hear when you press open, if my memory serves me right, that was supposed to be the sound you hear with your ear pressed against surfaces listening for secret passages. I think the sound even changed a little where the wall depth was less. Just FYI. :)

*sigh* Okay. I've run out of ideas here. I have yet to get a single version working, even with the included shareware pack versions. The most recent version gave me hope because the loader came up fine, but I am still getting a black screen, a couple of memory stick flashes, and then a boot back onto the XMB on attempting to play. I have followed all instructions, verified the file structure is correct, and still not even the provided shareware will run (which obviously has no config, so that isnt it). I have a 4.01 M33-2 Slim TA-85v2, I've tried with plugins disabled and on two different sticks. Any ideas?

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*sigh* Okay. I've run out of ideas here. I have yet to get a single version working, even with the included shareware pack versions. The most recent version gave me hope because the loader came up fine, but I am still getting a black screen, a couple of memory stick flashes, and then a boot back onto the XMB on attempting to play. I have followed all instructions, verified the file structure is correct, and still not even the provided shareware will run (which obviously has no config, so that isnt it). I have a 4.01 M33-2 Slim TA-85v2, I've tried with plugins disabled and on two different sticks. Any ideas?

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Do you have msn? Sounds very very unusual, as you can see many verify that it works., I know it does.

Only thing i can think of.

Is it definately in PSP/GAME ?

Are there eboots located in PSP/GAME/Wolf_3D/Files/Whatevergame/Eboot.pbp?

Did you rename any of the folders? They have to be the same name (ie the name they are originally without modification) with this version of the loader. Changing the names will result in no game working.

Check and see if you have done any of the above please :)

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Do you have msn? Sounds very very unusual, as you can see many verify that it works., I know it does.

Only thing i can think of.

Is it definately in PSP/GAME ?

Are there eboots located in PSP/GAME/Wolf_3D/Files/Whatevergame/Eboot.pbp?

Did you rename any of the folders? They have to be the same name (ie the name they are originally without modification) with this version of the loader. Changing the names will result in no game working.

Check and see if you have done any of the above please :)

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Don't worry Zack, I helped NeonGenesis out :)! Keep doing your great work :)!

Thanks for the assistance! I'm starting to come to the conclusion that it may have been Filer's fault. I've been handling the entire process using only my PSP, and I think Filer may have damaged the file names or the files themselves in the unzip process, as da1writer's assistance in conjunction with an actual PC has resulted in success! Thanks again, to both Zack and da1writer

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Funny, It actually happens in random places. Mostly small rooms with 2 or more enemies causes the boot, maybe you can pinpoint where it exactly happens. I'll be doing more test tonight to find anymore bugs. I want us to help Zack out as much as we can, I may say there is a bug but unless someone else can reproduce it I'm not confident in saying it is a real bug.

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I tried reproducing it but nothing happened. Only tried the first 2 levels of Episode 3 but they played fine.

Also, I did find one thing. If you have the clock speed on the PSP set to 333 MHz, it'll cause a black screen when you try to start the game after selection from the menu.

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I tried reproducing it but nothing happened. Only tried the first 2 levels of Episode 3 but they played fine.

Also, I did find one thing. If you have the clock speed on the PSP set to 333 MHz, it'll cause a black screen when you try to start the game after selection from the menu.

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That's a odd one. I will look into it.

I'm working on fixing the save/load issue at present, progress is slow since I have little time to work on it after I finish work on an evening.

Progress should double on my next day off (hopefully I get 2 days together :)) possibly a new release also.

Yeah, I found why everything sounds fast. Basically everything on the game is fast. If you just slowed everything down on the game (Gameplay, Sound, Music, etc) then everything might be fine.

Unless rewriting the sound code would fix all of this. Then whatever.

Also, one quick thing. Demos are working in this release. Just noticed after I left the menu there this time.

EDIT: Got a video uploading to YouTube that will show first hand.

EDIT 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1-cpV8MC-U

EDIT 3: Found a glitch in the menu. When you go down from Wolfenstein 3D Full/Shareware versions and then go back up...Hitting X on Full version makes it load the Shareware version.