| Iconswap for FFXI Icon DAT Updating |
[Nov. 2nd, 2008|01:39 am] |
IMPORTANT NOTE: For the latest UI DAT updates for Final Fantasy XI, please see Emiko's FFXIStyle.
Back when I was still playing FFXI and updating the UI DAT files, I wrote myself a little program called iconswap to make it easier for me to update the icon dat files every patch. It is a textmode program. To run it, either make a batch file or run it from the command prompt in Windows. Here is the batch file I used for the last UI update I did last year:
iconswap 57.DAT ROM\119\57.DAT.NOV28 ROM\119\57.DAT
iconswap 57-SE-utsusemi.DAT ROM\119\57.DAT.NOV28 ROM\119\57-se-utsusemi.DAT
iconswap 57.DAT ROM\0\12.DAT.NOV28 ROM\0\12.DAT
iconswap 57-SE-utsusemi.DAT ROM\0\12.DAT.NOV28 ROM\0\12-se-utsusemi.DAT
iconswap 57.DAT ROM\176\107.DAT.NOV28 ROM\176\107.DAT
iconswap 57-SE-utsusemi.DAT ROM\176\107.DAT.NOV28 ROM\176\107-se-utsusemi.DAT
iconswap 57.DAT ROM\178\46.DAT.NOV28 ROM\178\46.DAT
iconswap 57-SE-utsusemi.DAT ROM\178\46.DAT.NOV28 ROM\178\46-se-utsusemi.DAT
The first file in the command, "57.DAT", should contain all your latest custom icon graphics. The next file, "ROM\119\57.DAT.NOV28" should be the latest UI dat file from SE. The last file "ROM\119\57.DAT" is the file that will be created by running iconswap. I have a command for each language UI file and also for versions using the alternate utsusemi graphic. So I ran iconswap in a directory with my source 57.DAT file in it, and then subdirectories for ROM\119, ROM\0, ROM\176, and ROM\178.
Note, you may need to have Cygwin installed in order to run my program. I only wrote it for my own use and I may have deleted my source code. I never expected to be giving it to anyone, so there is a high likelihood that it won't work at all, or won't work for you. Also, if SE changed the icon dat file format since I last played, then iconswap may not work properly anymore. If SE is still using the same file formats, then the only work you still have to do is to get all of the icon graphics you want in the right locations into your source "57.DAT" file. That requires some understanding of hex editing and the icon formats, which I don't plan on explaining. If you know where the icon graphics should be, you just have to copy any new icon graphics from a new SE dat file into your pre-patch 57.DAT file, then rebuild. The whole thing usually took me 5-10 minutes after a new patch was released.
I haven't played FFXI in a while and won't be returning so this program will be unsupported forever.
Download iconswap here: iconswap.zip. |
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| Brandson's FFXI Projects |
[Oct. 31st, 2008|03:06 pm] |
I have made some DAT file modifications for the MMORPG Final Fantasy XI, particularly to modify the default user interface. To make my FFXI projects easier to keep track of, here is a list of all of the modifications I've worked on and will be updated as new versions are released.
Fonts, Icons, and Windows: FFXI UI Mods 0.13
Maps: FFXI Maps 1.4
Models: FFXI Models 0.01
In addition to my work, the UI pack also includes status icons by Faranim and Lazureus, and other icons by Gizmo. The map pack includes maps from ffxi-atlas.com, some assault maps by Coren, and Alzadaal and Remnants maps from Sean's map pack and ffxiclopedia.org.
If you'd like info on how you can make custom modifications to FFXI DAT files yourself, see this old post I made from June 2006: Quick and Dirty DAT Editing.
Updates:
December 2, 2007: released FFXI UI Mods 0.13
November 19, 2007: released FFXI UI Mods 0.12 and FFXI Maps 1.4
August 27, 2007: released FFXI UI Mods 0.11b
June 5, 2007: released FFXI UI Mods 0.11a
October 22, 2006: released FFXI Models 0.01
May 27, 2006: released FFXI Maps 1.3.3 with some updated TAU maps |
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| Original DAT Files Needed |
[Mar. 10th, 2008|10:46 pm] |
I hear FFXI was patched today. I cancelled my account a few months ago so I have no access to source DAT files anymore. If someone wants to carry on keeping the UI mods working that would be awesome. If not, I could get to it at some point this week but I'll need someone to send me the following original (unmodified) DAT files from today's patch:
ROM\0\12.DAT status icons (JP)
ROM\91\15.DAT user interface (JP)
ROM\119\51.DAT user interface (NA)
ROM\119\57.DAT status icons (NA)
ROM\176\75.DAT user interface (German)
ROM\176\107.DAT status icons (German)
ROM\178\14.DAT user interface (French)
ROM\178\46.DAT status icons (French)
Zip up those files and upload them somewhere for me to grab then post the download link for me to get them. If someone can do that for me, then I'll see about getting the DATs updated on Thursday (the next day when I'll have a few free hours at night). Thanks. |
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| FFXI UI 0.13 |
[Dec. 2nd, 2007|02:29 pm] |
I updated my UI to work with the November 28th patch. All language UI dats are updated.
I fixed a few missing status icons from 0.12 and created icons for what I think are the light and dark arts status icons. I just colour-swapped the haste icon to make white and black versions. It's not my best work but hopefully it at least works. Note all dats are mostly untested. Let me know if there are problems.
You can download the DATs from filefront.com, or savefile.com.
To install the files, make sure you are fully logged out of FFXI and PlayOnline, then simply unzip the zip file to your PlayOnline\SquareEnix\Final Fantasy XI directory. Read the included readme file for instructions on how to install any of the new window tiles.
Note that I have included versions of the icon dat file that use SE's utsusemi icon and the different utsusemi icon. The default status icon dat file uses a different icon for the copy image status effect. If you prefer to use SE's icon, rename ROM\119\57-SE-utsusemi.DAT to ROM\119\57.DAT for the NA client, ROM\0\12-SE-utsusemi.DAT to ROM\0\12.DAT for the JP client, ROM\176\107-SE-utsusemi.DAT to ROM\176\107.DAT for the German client, or ROM\178\46-SE-utsusemi.DAT to ROM\178\46.DAT for the French client.
If you use the JP or EU client and prefer English language descriptions for the status icons then copy ROM\119\57.DAT to ROM\0\12.DAT for the JP client, ROM\119\57.DAT to ROM\176\107.DAT for the German client, or ROM\119\57.DAT to ROM\178\46.DAT for the French client.
DO NOT INSTALL WHILE LOGGED INTO FFXI or POL or the game may crash or behave strangely.
Read the included readme file for instructions on installing the window tiles.
If you want to see what the UI looks like, see this older lj entry for a screenshot: FFXI UI 0.10 (September 23, 2006)
I also updated my zip file containing the original versions of these dats from the November 28th patch. If you accidentally delete the original dat files and you want to have them back, you can get them from Filefront here: ffxi-ui-original-nov28-2007.zip. |
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| UI News |
[Nov. 28th, 2007|08:55 pm] |
I saw the comments some of you posted about SE updating the UI DAT files again today. Thanks for letting me know it changed.
Unfortunately, my FFXI wants to filecheck 20000 files again and I work 12 hour days during the week so I probably won't be able to do anything about this until the weekend. I will try to fix it when I can. In the meantime, you can try using the UI DAT files I have posted but I don't know if they will work properly. Let me know if SE patches again. |
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| FFXI Maps 1.4 |
[Nov. 20th, 2007|10:28 pm] |
It's been a while, but while waiting for FFXI to patch today, I decided to update some map dats. I added dats for Alzadaal Ruins and all the Remnants, as well as added some more directions to sky maps, and a few other small things. The maps are largely based on maps in Sean's map pack and ffxiclopedia, so if the info is wrong, it's not my fault.
If any of these maps crash the game, please let me know and I'll try to fix the problem. I don't play FFXI anymore so it's hard for me to throughly test this.
You can download the DATs from filefront.com, or savefile.com.
To install the files, make sure you are fully logged out of FFXI and PlayOnline, then simply unzip the zip file to your PlayOnline\SquareEnix\Final Fantasy XI directory.
DO NOT INSTALL WHILE LOGGED INTO FFXI or POL or the game may crash or behave strangely. |
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| FFXI UI 0.12 |
[Nov. 20th, 2007|10:23 pm] |
I updated my UI to work with the November 19th patch. All language UI dats are updated.
Status icons for the new jobs were added, as were some other conquest-ish icons. There were a few other minor changes as well. Note all dats are mostly untested. Let me know if there are problems.
You can download the DATs from filefront.com, or savefile.com.
To install the files, make sure you are fully logged out of FFXI and PlayOnline, then simply unzip the zip file to your PlayOnline\SquareEnix\Final Fantasy XI directory. Read the included readme file for instructions on how to install any of the new window tiles.
Note that I have included versions of the icon dat file that use SE's utsusemi icon and the different utsusemi icon. The default status icon dat file uses a different icon for the copy image status effect. If you prefer to use SE's icon, rename ROM\119\57-SE-utsusemi.DAT to ROM\119\57.DAT for the NA client, ROM\0\12-SE-utsusemi.DAT to ROM\0\12.DAT for the JP client, ROM\176\107-SE-utsusemi.DAT to ROM\176\107.DAT for the German client, or ROM\178\46-SE-utsusemi.DAT to ROM\178\46.DAT for the French client.
If you use the JP or EU client and prefer English language descriptions for the status icons then copy ROM\119\57.DAT to ROM\0\12.DAT for the JP client, ROM\119\57.DAT to ROM\176\107.DAT for the German client, or ROM\119\57.DAT to ROM\178\46.DAT for the French client.
DO NOT INSTALL WHILE LOGGED INTO FFXI or POL or the game may crash or behave strangely.
If you want to see what the UI looks like, see this older lj entry for a screenshot: FFXI UI 0.10 (September 23, 2006)
I also updated my zip file containing the original versions of these dats from the November 19th patch. If you accidentally delete the original dat files and you want to have them back, you can get them from Filefront here: ffxi-ui-original-nov19-2007.zip. |
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| trying to patch |
[Nov. 19th, 2007|09:47 pm] |
I'm trying to download the latest FFXI patch now but it likes to timeout right after the file check, forcing me to file check again. If I ever get the new content downloaded, I'll update my dats. Until then, just use whatever SE gives you as my 0.11b UI is not going to work properly.
Update #1: The servers are finally letting me patch now (1pm est Tuesday). It says 2h30m to go. We'll see.
Update #2: Finished updating all the dats, but I have to test them first and I need to wait until my other pc finishes patching before I can do that. If all goes well, I'll upload everything later tonight. |
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| skate is my game of the year |
[Oct. 10th, 2007|12:52 am] |
Just got skate for PS3. This game is so much fun. If you have a PS3 or 360 you have to get this game. It really is the Gran Turismo of skateboarding games. There's an online video-posting site too and I posted my first video just now. The trick took me about 50 tries to land. The recording I made is the one and only time I managed to clear the fence. Thought I'd quit while I was ahead.
You can view my video here: http://skate.share.ea.com/profiles/2101/posts/360454.aspx |
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| FFXI UI 0.11b |
[Aug. 27th, 2007|07:33 pm] |
I updated my UI to work with the August 27th patch. All language UI dats are updated.
As far as I can tell, some status icon descriptions may have been updated. In addition, the menu icons for some spells and abilities may also have been changed. Note all dats are untested. Let me know if there are problems.
You can download the DATs from filefront.com, or savefile.com.
To install the files, make sure you are fully logged out of FFXI and PlayOnline, then simply unzip the zip file to your PlayOnline\SquareEnix\Final Fantasy XI directory. Read the included readme file for instructions on how to install any of the new window tiles.
Note that this time I have included versions of the icon dat file that use SE's utsusemi icon and the different utsusemi icon. The default status icon dat file uses a different icon for the copy image status effect. If you prefer to use SE's icon, rename ROM\119\57-SE-utsusemi.DAT to ROM\119\57.DAT for the NA client, ROM\0\12-SE-utsusemi.DAT to ROM\0\12.DAT for the JP client, ROM\176\107-SE-utsusemi.DAT to ROM\176\107.DAT for the German client, or ROM\178\46-SE-utsusemi.DAT to ROM\178\46.DAT for the French client.
If you use the JP or EU client and prefer English language descriptions for the status icons then copy ROM\119\57.DAT to ROM\0\12.DAT for the JP client, ROM\119\57.DAT to ROM\176\107.DAT for the German client, or ROM\119\57.DAT to ROM\178\46.DAT for the French client.
DO NOT INSTALL WHILE LOGGED INTO FFXI or POL or the game may crash or behave strangely.
If you want to see what the UI looks like, see this older lj entry for a screenshot: FFXI UI 0.10 (September 23, 2006)
I also updated my zip file containing the original versions of these dats from the August 27th patch. If you accidentally delete the original dat files and you want to have them back, you can get them from Filefront here: ffxi-ui-original-aug27-2007.zip. |
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| Tiger Woods 2007 PS3 for sale |
[Aug. 21st, 2007|07:17 pm] |
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I'm selling a used copy of Tiger Woods 2007 for the PS3 for $20 plus shipping. Paypal only (or cash if you're in Toronto and want to pick it up). If you're interested, send me an email at brandson@gmronline.com. |
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| E3 |
[Jul. 11th, 2007|04:30 pm] |
One perk of owning a PS3 today is that they have HD trailers of everything at Sony's press conference up on the store already. 260MB MGS4 trailer downloading now!
So far, all the press conferences were a little underwhelming though. The Call of Duty 4 demo at Microsoft's show last night was really cool, and some videos Sony showed today were nice, but there was nothing really shocking or mindblowing shown. The $599 PS3 and $199 PSP bundles were kind of lame.
The funniest moment of E3 so far was during Microsoft's press conference last night when Peter Moore said the Xbox marketplace was getting great movies "from Atlantis to Waterboy!" I don't know if I would be bragging about that. All the movies he announced were kind of shovelware. It's good they're finally bringing at least some of the marketplace content to Canada though (it's mostly US-only at this point). The Halo themed 360 looked hideous.
Nintendo ignored lots of nice games at their press conference for some reason. Apparently Golden Sun DS and Advance Wars DS 2 are coming, but Reggie didn't even mention them. Aside from Mario Galaxy, there's nothing else on Wii for me. I run and workout on my own, so Wii Fit does nothing for me, and I never got into Smash Bros. or Mario Kart.
The slimmer/lighter/faster PSP with a 4 or 8GB memory stick might make for a nice portable media player. I'm curious to see how well the remote play features work, but PSP still seems a little too big for a take-everywhere-you-go portable device. If they keep a similar form factor in the next PSP, they should ditch UMD, use a touchscreen, include 8 or 16GB of internal flash memory, and add a good 3+ megapixel camera. Otherwise, it's hard to justify carrying around something that large.
Overall, I think Sony's showing was the best, which is why I bought a PS3 in the first place. If you're bored at home or work and reading my blog, what do you think of E3 so far? |
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| 1080p > 720p; if you can't tell the difference you're doing it wrong |
[Jul. 9th, 2007|10:14 pm] |
I've entered the next generation of gaming and it's a lot of fun. PS3 is actually much cooler than I expected. My LCD monitor accepts 1080p over DVI and scales it down to the monitor's native resolution of 1680x1050 which makes the PS3 HDMI output look stunning. Way better than 720p. So, if anyone has a PS3 or Wii and wants to be my friend, here's my info:
PS3: Brandson
Wii: 8588-8486-4992-0383 |
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| Victoly! |
[Jun. 7th, 2007|07:46 pm] |
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The bar has been pushed down, or something, while my brains are turned to mush! Hopefully I never have to write that again. And I was planning on writing the California and NY bars next year too... All that FUN crammed into one year is gonna be hawt. |
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| Taru Odin! |
[Jun. 5th, 2007|07:46 pm] |
Took a 5min break from studying to bring you taru odin! Fierce!
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| FFXI UI 0.11a |
[Jun. 5th, 2007|05:13 pm] |
I updated my UI to work with the June 5 patch. All language UI dats are updated. Even though I'm busy studying, I decided to update this now so I don't have to worry about it. It didn't take long anyway. Note all dats are untested. Let me know if there are problems.
You can download the DATs from filefront.com, or savefile.com.
To install the files, make sure you are fully logged out of FFXI and PlayOnline, then simply unzip the zip file to your PlayOnline\SquareEnix\Final Fantasy XI directory. Read the included readme file for instructions on how to install any of the new window tiles.
Note that this time I have included versions of the icon dat file that use SE's utsusemi icon and the different utsusemi icon. The default status icon dat file uses a different icon for the copy image status effect. If you prefer to use SE's icon, rename ROM\119\57-SE-utsusemi.DAT to ROM\119\57.DAT for the NA client, ROM\0\12-SE-utsusemi.DAT to ROM\0\12.DAT for the JP client, ROM\176\107-SE-utsusemi.DAT to ROM\176\107.DAT for the German client, or ROM\178\46-SE-utsusemi.DAT to ROM\178\46.DAT for the French client.
If you use the JP or EU client and prefer English language descriptions for the status icons then copy ROM\119\57.DAT to ROM\0\12.DAT for the JP client, ROM\119\57.DAT to ROM\176\107.DAT for the German client, or ROM\119\57.DAT to ROM\178\46.DAT for the French client.
DO NOT INSTALL WHILE LOGGED INTO FFXI or POL or the game may crash or behave strangely.
If you want to see what the UI looks like, see this older lj entry for a screenshot: FFXI UI 0.10 (September 23, 2006)
I also updated my zip file containing the original versions of these dats from the June 5th patch. If you accidentally delete the original dat files and you want to have them back, you can get them from Filefront here: ffxi-ui-original-jun5-2007.zip. |
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| UI for June 5 Patch |
[Jun. 4th, 2007|11:19 pm] |
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I write part 2 of the bar exam on Thursday (part 1 was last week) and I am essentially spending all day every day preparing for it. If SE breaks my UI tomorrow, I don't know if I'll have time to make an update right away this time, but I will fix it sooner or later (Thursday night at the latest). |
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| No more school ever! |
[Apr. 26th, 2007|12:46 pm] |
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Mark this day, cause Brandson is done law school!!! I feel like my real life can now finally begin. |
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