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> (*****) Editing GAME.exe and Language.dll - The basics
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post Oct 18 2006, 02:34 AM
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Originally posted by Creagor:

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Well, In the light of the recent topic HERE I decided to give ORCAcommander some help, teach him what I knew kind of thing. But then it hit me - Why not make it into a tutorial that the public can use too?

So I did.

This tut will cover basic editing of the TS GAME.exe and Language.dll.
Note that to tell you evereything would take forever, therefore it should be taken as a starting point, rather than a full database of knowlage. Once you have followed the steps in it it is up to you to use common sense and the basic rules Ive set down to help you.

This is my first tutorial on anything (ever), and is on a diffucult topic, so forgive any mistakes. It is in word because it contains images, and is easier for me to write offline.

Tutorial includes:

- Suggested programs for editing
- Changing file names that TS searches for
- Changing the drop-pod infantry
- A note about the tags and command line options in TS
- Editing the dialog boxes (adding text etc)
- Changing text in game, like loading screen text, SW charge text, "game over" text etc...
- Changing the IE message to one that shows the debug file (useless really, but looks nice!)
- Changing the EXE's cursor/Icon

And as of the 8th of july:
- Changing the menu text and colours for a new side colour
- Fixed most of the things TShyper mentioned

Maybe more in the future? If I add anything (upload a newer version), I will tell you.

Any questions?
Just ask and I'll try to help.

Download the DOC
Download the PDF

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post Nov 4 2006, 10:34 AM
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The file is not in rapidshare... can you re-upload it?? thanks!
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post Nov 4 2006, 11:30 AM
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Okay, here it is. There are two .zip files, one contains the Tutorial in .doc format (Tut_DOC.zip) and the other has the tutorial in .pdf format (Tut_PDF.zip).

Also, as a follow up to this tutorial I suggest you check out bittah's tutorial, which it related to hex editing:
http://www.tiberiumweb.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12

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post Nov 4 2006, 03:59 PM
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Sorry these uploaded tutorials are kind of a pain in the ass. The PDF wouldn't work for my on TumSun, kept freezing my browser. Thanks for uploading it again, I'll update the original post.


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post Nov 4 2006, 04:25 PM
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Okay, thanks Python.


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post Nov 4 2006, 05:43 PM
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Thanks a lot!!
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post Dec 3 2006, 11:25 PM
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post Apr 2 2007, 05:06 AM
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i downloaded the hdd hex editor and opened up game.exe, but it is screwed up. i cant do anything you can do. i'll get some screenies to show you.


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post Apr 2 2007, 08:52 PM
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Certainly, always glad to help. One thing: What version of HDD are you using? The tutorial uses version 2.3, but a new version has come out scince then. The new version is horrible to work with, even the search function is stupid. If you are using the new version, try the old version. Download it from HERE.


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post May 26 2007, 04:25 PM
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Can someone upload a default "Language.dll" file please? (for Tiberian Sun: FIRESTORM)

The reason being that I've accidentally deleted it from C:\Westwood\SUN and I need a new one, if you can, that would be much appreciated.

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post May 26 2007, 05:40 PM
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wow...just when I thought I could start exploring the exe...I find this...what a damn luck!
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post May 26 2007, 11:59 PM
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@Dairy Lee:
You can just rip it from one of your TS discs wink1.gif


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post May 28 2007, 09:14 AM
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lol.gif

Another tip: Make always back-ups. Make a copy of the game.exe and begin to change that one, not the original. When you done something, and it works great: Make a back-up somewhere of that working .exe file. When you've updated the copy, and it works fine, you can also update the back-up. When you do something verry stupid in the .exe, you've still alway's your backup


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post May 28 2007, 09:58 AM
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QUOTE (Roani52 @ May 28 2007, 10:14 AM) *
When you do something verry stupid in the .exe


If this does not happen by the way, you are doing it wrong tongue.gif
(Or you are just good at following the tutorial)

I'm also using this post to add a link to THIS, which is something you can try out once you have got the basics.


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Yes?? Cool smile.gif So I'm not strage?

And I already tried that link you posted... It's quite cool smile.gif


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post May 28 2007, 01:30 PM
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Oh crap, the program can't find "ecache" or anything from my GAME.exe when I use the "find" tool. Yes I have "IgnoreCase" checked.

Well, I downloaded the program from the link Creagor posted, but the program says it's not version 2.3, but 3.0b. Where can I change to the old one?

EDIT: No, it is 2.3, but the search is still f*cked up. It says "no occurrences"...

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Hmm, are you 100% certian that it is game.exe and not sun.exe?

If it is, you could try another hex editor,maybe youwill have more luck there. There are many around, I would reccommend either Hex Workshop or WinHex. Bittah Commander uses 010 Editor, and though I have never tried it myself, I trust him that it is good.


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I am 100% sure that it was GAME.exe...

see for yourself:

EDIT: I tried WinHex, but I get the same error...what causes this? Could TFD have anything to do with this?

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post May 28 2007, 04:51 PM
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010 Editor. I use it too, and it works exelent to me smile.gif
It has many features... If you want 010 Editor, just ask me. Those guys who created 010 Editor have a new version. You need the old version, unless you want to stop editing after the 30 day trial.


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I dont know if TFD is affecting it, it may well be. Send the TFD version of the exe over to me in a PM and I'll check it out for you.


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I am unable to attach the file, not even inside a zip.
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I was wondering just how to make the ARTY rounds make use of the Innacurate=yes tags and actually ACT LIKE artillery instead of hitting when the image looks like it's falling way off.


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That's in the rules.ini

Lookup BallisticScatter= and it should say how many cells the weapon is inaccurate by.
I suggest keeping it really low because it almsot always NEVER hits the target


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A few months ago, Team Black told me to post in this thread when I told him my problem.
Whenever I follow the tutorial, I'll search for anything at all. It'll just say "No More Occurencies"

Yep I'm havng the problem as Crimsonum.
Sorry for ultra bumping though.

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post Jul 24 2010, 06:47 PM
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I assume you have TFD? If you do, download the No-CD version of Hyper's Waveclass fix and try modifying it.
The Game.exe included with TFD contains Safedisc and has been encrypted.

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Yep I have TFD. I'll try and download it.
I actually have the original TS but I don't want to waste my hard drive space to install it. (Even though the installer is awesome)
Offtopic:I've never had a waveclass error.

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Hey, I also tried WinHex and 010 Editor and both of them failed.


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QUOTE (^Rampastein @ Jul 24 2010, 08:47 PM) *
I assume you have TFD? If you do, download the No-CD version of Hyper's Waveclass fix and try modifying it.
The Game.exe included with TFD contains Safedisc and has been encrypted.


Ok I know it's quite an epic bump but there is one? I can't find such thing.


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