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So recently, on my PS3Hen-enabled PS3, I backed-up my PS1 Library using both the .pkg method (pop-fe conversion of ripped disc files) and mounting them through multiman. I did this since I know the PS3 uses different emulators, so I did both as a failsafe and figured that storage is trivial with PS1 games. I just tested my copy of Resident Evil-Director's Cut (SLUS-00551). The installed version (.pkg) had this issue where all the audio was pitched down, and the voices all sounded much deeper. I then tried the mounted method, and it's fine.

I suspect this might be due to issues with the PSN-digital titles emulator. I was specific about which version of RE: DC I was running, because the Dual Shock Edition (SLUS-00747), was the specific version that was actually available as a PSOne classic download on the store. The regular version of RE:DC was not on the storefront.

This makes me wonder if the PSN-Digital titles emulator's compatibility is specifically geared towards games that were put on the storefront.

If anyone has more insight, let me know.

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Eventually, they'll have to release a multiplat collection for Rondo and SOTN at some point, especially given how the bulk of the newer fans from the Netflix franchise are getting exposed to this part of the timeline. I'd imagine somehow, Konami might figure to free these games from the Sony exclusivity agreement through some negotiation. I guess a settlement could do it, as I can only imagine after all these years, Sony probably made all the money they could have from Requiem's exclusivity. I'll imagine in the process of doing this, it'll only make sense to also add Chronicles, given it's fairly significant and fits alongside the other 2 in terms of aesthetics.

Chronicles would be a good bonus game, or maybe even the main release, with another Bonus game possibly being Legends or Adventure Rebirth.

EDIT: Another possibility to make it multiplat is to simply not use the PSP versions.

I was born here, but my dad's work took us out of state for most of my life. Since my extended family members are all from this area (Florence, Darlington, and Lake City), we still visit often. I'm currently living here because I felt both professionally and socially deadlocked in the part of Virginia that I had been living in for the past few years. I also have access to family-owned housing in Florence, providing another incentive.

Any tips for jobs? I started as a water treatment operator in Virginia over the past year and got my Class IV license back in December. I also have a B.S. in Biology (some retail and substitute teaching experience here and there). I applied for the apprentice/trainee operator position here and called Human Resources about a week ago to express my interest in the role.

If something adjacent to that doesn't work out, I am interested in pursuing healthcare roles such as a lab technician, but I'm aware that would require more certifications. I am cautiously open to teaching, but I doubt that would be a good fit since I didn't have much patience for students while I was a substitute teacher.

I just softmodded my wii last night. I own the GC ports of the RE games and wanted to try out forcing their resolution to 240p with Swiss, but I see I need an adapter for the SD card to run from the GC memory card slot to get it to work.

Are there any alternatives to be able to adjust 480i output to 240p?

So RE4 was one of the first RE games I've played since 2017. I've mostly played the Ultimate HD Edition on Steam. I've also played the HD project at least once I believe. After REmake 4 came out, I wanted to do a comparison by playing the Wii Version, on a CRT, with a GC controller, thinking it was a close enough simulation of the original version. But apparently, I was mistakened.

For those not aware, the PS2 version of RE4 had different gameplay balancing from the NTSC Gamecube version (weapon stats , enemy drops, and apparent enemy AI behavior). The Wii version retains these changes, and then suped up the knife (even without the wii mote). The settings of the Wii version were retained for every future re-release. So the Gamecube version reportedly remains a unique experience. So this motivated me to get the Gamecube version to compare. I've seen some people hype up the original's difficulty to be noticeably distinct from the re-releases.

I just finished the Village section. It's admittedly been a while since I've last played any other version (Wii or UHD), but attempting to play it as I normally do hasn't yielded much differences for me. I didn't really die much until Chapter 2, where I started losing Ashley to one Gonado, a few times to El Gigante, and a few fubars on the gondola section. The only stat difference I tangibly noticed is that the knife takes a lot more swings to kill and enemy. It's still effective, but an enemy will get up and turn around while you're constantly swiping to kill them. It's also harder to aim long-distance targets due to the lower resolution.

Otherwise, I haven't found this version to be too different so far, but of course, I'm only through the first 1/3rd of the game.

EDIT: Forgot to clarify the NTSC version of the GC version

So just now I finished Code Veronica X. I got a D rank and spent about 8 hours and 23 minutes.

This entry is a bit controversial between its cult following and more modern criticism. Overall, I came out of this actually being able to sympathize with the fans. The game has a lot of rough edges, but I found its atmosphere and presentation endearing. And at its core, it still retains a lot of what I really like about the PS1 trilogy. I like that the puzzles are more challenging when compared to RE2. I find the locations thematically interesting, and the overall gameplay loop was pretty satisfying. I also liked its length (despite some padding towards the end). And while the fight was pretty iffy, Nosferatu himself is pretty sick.

Some odd voice-acting aside, I do like the Ashford twins, I like that the sequence with the Private Residence takes some notes from Psycho (down to the angle of the exterior shot upon first arrival).

My bigger complaints (not counting Steve's portrayal, low-hanging fruit), I found the map design of the individual areas unintuitive to memorize. Not a fan of the respawning enemies, especially with those like the Bandersnatches. It's lame that like half the bosses in this game work like Yawn in the first game, where you can basically just grab the item and ignore them. Some sequences (like Giant Steve) are pretty bullshit. Overall, this game does lack some of the polish the PS1 trilogy had. Story wise, I wish Claire and Chris got to interact more, and you get to do more with Claire towards the end.

Admittedly, I did have help for my playthrough since I saw Let's Plays of this game for years, so there were certain things I knew to put in the item box to avoid frustration. My one regret was choosing to play my PS2 copy via emulation, as I felt I could've finished the game sooner had I been able to play a version I could do at the convenience of my bedroom, which is why I decided to snag the PS3 HD remaster for my next run. I do intend to go back to the PCSX2 version to try out the OTS camera mod.

Overall ranking, I'd put this bit below the PS1 trilogy, but above games I have less interest in revisiting like Revelations 1 or REmake 3. Overall, I'm really glad to get this game out of the way, leaving RE0 as the only Classic RE game I never played.

My expectations for the REmake is to hopefully improve upon the map design, play around more with the relationships of both siblings (I feel REmake 3 and REmake 4 set decent expectations of this). Hopefully it can also give Steve more of his intended pathos as a character. I kind of expect that he'll get expanded playable sections. I am also really interested in how younger Chris will be portrayed. It's been forever since we got to see this version of the character. I feel if they stick the landing with some improvements, it'll be a serious contender for one my favorites in the series. I could easily imagine a satisfying adaptation overtaking the likes of Requiem for me.

So I'm going to be finishing up my 1st playthrough of Code Veronica soon. I'm gonna do a second run to solidify my thoughts, but I'm also going to eventually do RE5. I've given it some attention before, but I wasn't too interested after doing the first level.

If anyone wants to give me some tips on how to best enjoy it on single-player, let me know. I'm interested in doing the 'Lost in Nightmares' DLC, but I'm too strict about doing the main campaign first.

I haven't touched the game in about 8 years. Last finished with the Extra Pack 2 story mode.

Is it worth going through the remaining DLC story mode stuff, or should I just wait on Xenoverse 3 and start there?

I'm currently playing the game through my physical PS2 copy running on PCSX2 (My PC still has a disc drive).

In hindsight it's curious why Code Veronica never got ported to PC to begin with? During the time of its release, it was when Capcom was doing a bunch of releases for RE1-RE3. However, I can understand that it being a Next Gen Dreamcast game, it would have been challenging to properly port compared to the PS1 games. The Sourcenext port of the PS2 version of RE4 gives an example. The lack of a PC port during this time period makes sense.

However, it makes less sense during the 2010s, when older RE games, including Code Veronica X, did get remastered on MT Framework. Yet oddly enough, not even that version of the game made it to PC, but RE4 HD, RE0, and REmake did. I honestly would have liked it if that version of the game was on Steam, as it would have been good for comparing against the visuals of the original.

I feel like it should be done at some point, as the upcoming RE:Veronica would not negate the principle to properly officially support the OG version of CV/CVX on PC.

EDIT:

Before I get more replies rationalizing that Capcom lacks confidence on CV's sales figures and reception, we need to clear up what Capcom has already don. RE0 would have had similar doubts as CV, but it benefited from better timing following the success of REmake HD.

However Onimusha 2 muddies things. Capcom saw fit to remaster a more obscure game from a less popular franchise whose exclusivity on PS2 hardware would require much more resources for a functional re-release than the existing MT Framework version of CVX. That release has pretty much the same metacritic reception as CVXHD and is currently selling worse across all platforms than the Dino Crisis GOG sales. CV is not a uniquely outdated game compared to what Capcom's willing to gamble on now. The only meaningful difference between CVX HD vs Onimusha 2 and RE0HD is moreso timing than the merit of the game itself.

Ever since Requiem came out, I've been using my freetime to replay some of the other games. I started with the Classic Rebirth mod for OG RE2 on PC after not playing it in a few years. Then I got the idea for a road trip to try PSX emulation on my New 3DS XL ( best screen for playing the PSX titles outside of on a CRT, IMO). I replayed the game again and got the A-rank for my Claire A/Leon B run, unlocking the infinite Rocker Launcher and SMG. I also have the GC version I'm gonna try soon, probably gonna make that Leon A/Claire B.

Before, OG RE2 was a game I appreciated a lot, but ranked lowest amongst the PS1 trilogy, because I felt it played a bit too streamlined with exploration compared to OG RE1 and OG RE3 and the lesser puzzle elements. I thought REmake 2 handled those two aspects a noticeably better, despite its own issues.

I think after my recent several playthroughs, I'm starting to get an appreciation for it. I still prefer several other games over it, such as REmake 1, OG RE3, REmake 2, REmake 4, etc, but now I think it sits a bit higher for me now, probably equal or slightly above where I'd put OG RE1 and OG RE4.

Long story short, I (27M) know in theory I may have to forgive myself and move on, but I don't see a path forward. I just can't convince myself that I'm worth it.

My therapist is on a leave of absence, so our last appointment was cancelled. I really don't have anyone reliable in my life who can provide meaningful insight.

My therapist attempted to encourage positive thinking, but her positive affirmations of my overall character were readily identifiable as shallow and meaningless. I can't appreciate myself enough to justify pursuing her recommendation for me to consider dating. I honestly have no clue what possessed two therapists to even suggested that to someone clearly exhibiting social dysfunction on my level.

I saw a post on social media that targets my biggest issue precisely, that the worst thing a friend can harm someone is to do or act in a way that shatters any respect or high regard they built prior. It's a specific kind of betrayal.

I just feel the weight of my event is inescapable of inflicting that kind of betrayal. That any relationship is simply setting someone up for that. That any such attempt would be selfish. It's not just the pain I would feel from the rejection, but inflicting that on someone else. I don't want people to be collateral for my improvement.

So much of the world is catered to enabling other people to undermine consequences, accountability, and vulnerable people's agency and safety that I have no clue how to properly justify me existing in other people's lives.

I don't have tangible suicidal ideations, but I fail to see the point of going on a lot of the time. If I could just disappear, I would. I fail to see how ot would truly be a negative. Anyone who would miss me should be able to get over it.

I recently played the Claire A scenario on PCSX ReArmed on my N3DS.

I recently understand now that I have to adjust some file settings so that the save file for Leon B reads correctly when loading Disc 1. There's not much clear information about my specific circumstances, but I want some Clarity before I screw things up.

My goal is to convert things so that my Leon B save can be used directly, as I want to keep the A-rank Claire A scenario that I have attached to it.

I currently have the discs installed as 2 separate .pbp files for Disc 1 (Leon) and Disc 2 (Claire). (Both of these are conversions straight from my physical copies).

It appears that my Leon B save doesn't show up when loading Disc 1 because the save file is named under Disc 2's .pbp. In order to make the save files readable across both discs, need to either have both discs named in the same .m3u file or combined into the same .pbp file.

https://docs.libretro.com/library/pcsx_rearmed/

I'd imagine this process will also involve me renaming the existing save files to be compatible whatever method I choose, correct?

And one last question? Which process would you recommend? Merging the files into one .pbp, or simply creating a .m3u listing both files (if that will work, the manual only lists that using the .cue)?

Hey guys, I'm a big RE fan and am interested trying out the Alone in the Dark franchise.

I have played the original PS1 trilogy of RE before, not just the more modern titles.

I first learned about this franchise from a let's play commentary of the first game I saw back in 2018. Now I've been recently looking back at the franchise. I'm currently obsessed with the canceled remake (also weird with how it seemingly was supposed to tie the 2008 Carnby to a more a traditional version of him, as the old footage does seem to use a retooled version of the 2008 Carnby's model).

I'm currently planning on playing the recent remake last and thinking about New Nightmare first and maybe going back to the original.

I've heard mixed things about the original sequels. Are there any recommended fan projects to look into as well, besides official stuff?

So I'm going to be on a roadtrip tomorrow, I was initially without a convenient way to play any of the modern or classic games I was in the mood to play since Requiem came out. Since my New 3DS XL is already modded, I tried seeing if PS1 emulation for RE2 & 3 was viable, since those were never officially released like the amazing Deadly Silence port of RE1.

I almost forgot that I already had PCSX ReARMed installed to play Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. So all I had to do was load some files. I was able to rip my own physical copies of RE2 & 3 and convert them to .chd files (a compressed format that's crucial improving emulation performance).

The reason I endorse specifically the 3DS for playing retro titles is its screen. In order to send the 400x240p image to each eye in 3D mode, the 3DS's screen is actually 800x240p, with thinner, rectangular pixels for the horizontal resolution effect. The high density greatly masks the horizontal pixel spacing, appearing like scanlines. I noticed how nice SOTN looked with this vague CRT-like impression.

Couple this with the 240p vertical resolution matching the OG PS1 games' internal resolution, and you have probably one of the best ways to play the games at native resolution outside of a proper CRT or a good shader effect.

Here are some of the better photos I was able to get of the opening segments for these games.

I did not bother with OG RE1, given that Deadly Silence already exists, and what I consider the better version over the original Director's cut. However, Deadly Silence does suffer from background compression on the DS. Maybe I'll post a comparison in a future post.

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Within the past year or so, I remember watching this skit that might've been a tiktok. This guy [White 26-32 years old] recommends his friend to watch a a teen sex comedy that he liked growing up (fake movie, but based on IRL examples like American pie).

While they sit through it, they realize how poorly it aged. One gag in particular is where he groans and says "I forgot Kevin Spacey plays the principal in this."

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It's really, really annoying that this advertisement on youtube for the DMC franchise Steam Sale explicitly advertises DCMV:SE... the version that's not available on PC!

I'm betting this is because this ad is a retooled-version that's also used for PS and Xbox stores. Why haven't we gotten the special edition?!!!