Precursors

[Archonsod]

Stuck in the warehouse. Apparently I've killed Bush, cleared the place of bandits and my quest log says I have the key... Only I don't. It's not in my inventory and the door isn't opening.

Which warehouse?

Now, what's this fix for the GG version over at "DS forums"?

Download the Russian audio files from here:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Y9AC6BQZ
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PMNALDJX

Unzip, copy the gf_sounds.grp and main.fat files into the /packages/ folder in the Precursors directory.
Download the English voice overs for the cutscenes:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UN4SUOH7
And just copy the folder out to the main Precursors directory.

End result is you get the sounds back, including the Russian audio, but the text and the cutscenes are all in English. Talking of which, be sure to patch up to 1.1, you can use the Russian retail 1.1 patch, just extract it to a separate folder and copy across the game.dll and gamespace.dll. Don't use the patched vital.dll and VLEloader.dll or you'll trip the Starforce protection. You miss out on the engine patches but it fixes one or two quest issues.

Also, Wesps English patch can be used fine with the GG version (it's a single resource file replacement). I'd recommend applying that over using the GG one, it's somewhat better quality.

 

[BattleOfValmy]

Found an interesting person in town.

Spoiler

 

[Cyborg Eastern European]

Hm...
I wonder how much they change in that universe.

 

[BattleOfValmy]

Now, what's this fix for the GG version over at "DS forums"?

Download the Russian audio files from here:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Y9AC6BQZ
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PMNALDJX

Unzip, copy the gf_sounds.grp and main.fat files into the /packages/ folder in the Precursors directory.
Download the English voice overs for the cutscenes:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UN4SUOH7
And just copy the folder out to the main Precursors directory.

End result is you get the sounds back, including the Russian audio, but the text and the cutscenes are all in English. Talking of which, be sure to patch up to 1.1, you can use the Russian retail 1.1 patch, just extract it to a separate folder and copy across the game.dll and gamespace.dll. Don't use the patched vital.dll and VLEloader.dll or you'll trip the Starforce protection. You miss out on the engine patches but it fixes one or two quest issues.

Also, Wesps English patch can be used fine with the GG version (it's a single resource file replacement). I'd recommend applying that over using the GG one, it's somewhat better quality.

So will this fix the no weapon sounds problem I'm having? They worked fine in the first little tutorial mission, but my pistol and shotgun don't make any noises now.

 

[Archonsod]

Found an interesting person in town.

Yeah, there's quite a few characters out there. I like the quirky sense of humour though. Wait till you start getting messages via your ship's AI.

So will this fix the no weapon sounds problem I'm having? They worked fine in the first little tutorial mission, but my pistol and shotgun don't make any noises now.

Yup. Once you swap in the Russian sound files they'll fix it. You'll also get the Russian voices when talking to people, incidental dialogue and general environmental audio. It's bloody amazing how much better the game sounds.

 

[Cyborg Eastern European]

So, summary: Game's great but GG ****ed up the sound?

 

[Kleidophoros]

So if somehow I get the Russian version will I be good to go with this Wesps patch and the English voice overs for the cutscenes you mentioned above?

 

[Archonsod]

Should be.

 

[Kleidophoros]

Dunno if they will ship but I am gonna try to buy it from here;
http://www.ozon.ru/context/detail/id/4822631/


Edit:

В Вашей корзине находятся товары, которые не доставляются за пределы России.
Пожалуйста, ознакомьтесь с ограничениями на доставку здесь.
Для продолжения оформления заказа, пожалуйста, удалите в корзине товары из указанных разделов
или оформите заказ с адресом доставки в России.

Translation: We don't ship Precursors, the only thing you want to buy from us, outside Russia. Go screw yerself. Sincerely, Ozon.ru


Anyone know any other Russian sites that sell stuff?

 

[Wellenbrecher]

STOP MAKING ME WANT TO SPEND MONEY ARCH, YOU BASTARD!

Arch makes a thread about some obscure game and my wallet starts shivering.

Also:

So it's a bit like Mass Effect got buggered by Deus Ex while FarCry 2 looked on and laughed.

I salute you.

 

[BattleOfValmy]

So will this fix the no weapon sounds problem I'm having? They worked fine in the first little tutorial mission, but my pistol and shotgun don't make any noises now.

Yup. Once you swap in the Russian sound files they'll fix it. You'll also get the Russian voices when talking to people, incidental dialogue and general environmental audio. It's bloody amazing how much better the game sounds.

Thank God, that's actually what made me stop playing this morning. It got very annoying that I couldn't hear the buggies or my weapons.

Also, is this the correct Unofficial English patch?

http://www.atomicgamer.com/files/87447/precursors-english-translation-patch-1-1-unofficial#

 

[Kleidophoros]

Nah, 1.2 is the latest.
http://board.deep-shadows.com/index.php?showtopic=1171

 

[BattleOfValmy]

His download link on that thread is broken.

 

[Kleidophoros]

http://www.patches-scrolls.de/precursors.php

 

[BattleOfValmy]

Actually I found a different download elsewhere, on gamepron.

 

[Kleidophoros]

That's a curious name for a website...

 

[BattleOfValmy]

How do I upgrade my weapons with the upgrade parts? :/

 

[Familyguy1]

Ive started to download the patches and all.

Arch, is it better to use Wesps or the one you mentioned on the other page for the sounds... or was that Wesps patch?

 

[BattleOfValmy]

You use them both.

 

[Familyguy1]

So I just arrived in Goldin..damn this game is awesome. Leave it to the russians to make a good game once and a while...