Hacking Borderlands 2 on Vita (*.ini file)

[BasedIndex]

Folks I saw a fight with AI botz mode for this game's PC version is it possible to port it to Vita version ?

Technically yes, as UE3 stores all of the scripts in xxx archives and references them from ini. Problem is there's no good extractor for the vita UE games. For instance umodel extracts "garbage" textures, I've asked developer if they'd add support for us but they just replied that it's impossible because it uses some custom armature packaging code. We are left with UE cooked packages that have no tools so you're out of luck for now.

edit: gildor

 

[ali_ihsan21]

Technically yes, as UE3 stores all of the scripts in xxx archives and references them from ini. Problem is there's no good extractor for the vita UE games. For instance umodel extracts "garbage" textures, I've asked developer if they'd add support for us but they just replied that it's impossible because it uses some custom armature packaging code. We are left with UE cooked packages that have no tools so you're out of luck for now.

edit: gildor

Thank you for explanation.

 

[Clausioporosis]

No, the tutorial may happen later when I can find some time so you can create your own balance of graphics/frame rate. The file I uploaded is the lowest possible config I could get without crashing just to prove how manf fps we can get. But its really only 60fps in places like the beginning like claptraps place when your just walking around and shooting a bit. Generally its 25-40fps when in larger areas, but sancturary still drops ALOT down to 15-25fps. The port overall doesn't seem to be optimized very well, and the the only way to fix those problems are if we are able to change settings like texture filtering, texture quality, and resolution (the 3 main factors to fps as far as I know with BL2).
And remember, use Oclcokvita plugin! Its the real dealb breaker, you can find it here (https://github.com/frangarcj/oclockvita/releases)

Did you already made a tutorial? If not can you tell me what tools you used for the .bin and xxx. files?

 

[BasedIndex]

Anyone owns BL2 and is willing to test a little something for, well anyone who wants to get more fps?
Follow these steps:

1. Install framecounter plugin http://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/info/231
2. You have to have access to eboot.bin, make a backup of it (copy and rename eboot.bin.bak and store it somewhere safe)
3. Test your preferred area ingame, remember that area for future comparison. (PS+Start to screenshot, stored at ux0:/PICTURES/SCREENSHOTS)
4. On PC open eboot.bin with HxD software or use https://hexed.it/ to replace C003000020020000 value stored ~at 0x0011337c0 or 0x1132780 or somewhere near that address, value you are replacing it with is D002000098010000 , which is resolution that most of vita 3d action games are rendered at.
5. if game is launched with correct scaling(eg. Image is not cut by the edge of the screen and vice versa.) load up the same area as before and make a few screenshots again.

All of this is from https://www.reddit.com/r/vitahacks/...matic_psp_game_fixes_force_unleashed/dispktg/
Cheers.

 

[Clausioporosis]

Anyone owns BL2 and is willing to test a little something for, well anyone who wants to get more fps?
Follow these steps:

1. Install framecounter plugin http://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/info/231
2. You have to have access to eboot.bin, make a backup of it (copy and rename eboot.bin.bak and store it somewhere safe)
3. Test your preferred area ingame, remember that area for future comparison. (PS+Start to screenshot, stored at ux0:/PICTURES/SCREENSHOTS)
4. On PC open eboot.bin with HxD software or use https://hexed.it/ to replace C003000020020000 value stored ~at 0x0011337c0 or 0x1132780 or somewhere near that address, value you are replacing it with is D002000098010000 , which is resolution that most of vita 3d action games are rendered at.
5. if game is launched with correct scaling(eg. Image is not cut by the edge of the screen and vice versa.) load up the same area as before and make a few screenshots again.

All of this is from https://www.reddit.com/r/vitahacks/...matic_psp_game_fixes_force_unleashed/dispktg/
Cheers.

The resolution changed but it's crashing after a second

Update: It kind of fucced up my game... still crashing after replacing with the original eboot.bin

 

[BasedIndex]

The resolution changed but it's crashing after a second

Update: It kind of fucced up my game... still crashing after replacing with the original eboot.bin

I assume binary wrote resolution values into coalesced.bin. Try replacing that one.

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[Clausioporosis]

I assume binary wrote resolution values into coalesced.bin. Try replacing that one.

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yay it worked - I made some pics too (I replaced the game comlete thanks to my backup folder)

but the real reason im interested in editing the .ini is because i want to re-enable the corpses...any idea how ?

 

[BasedIndex]

yay it worked - I made some pics too (I replaced the game comlete thanks to my backup folder)

but the real reason im interested in editing the .ini is because i want to re-enable the corpses...any idea how ?

I'm pretty sure that config files, unlike packages, can be decrypted with PC tools so I'd try software located at nexusmods.

 

[Clausioporosis]

I'm pretty sure that config files, unlike packages, can be decrypted with PC tools so I'd try software located at nexusmods.

Nice, tell me if you find a tool, im looking at nexusmod too now

found a .xxx file extractor http://www.gildor.org/downloads

 

[BasedIndex]

Nice, tell me if you find a tool, im looking at nexusmod too now

found a .xxx file extractor http://www.gildor.org/downloads

Look for config editor. There's corpses option if that's what you're looking for https://puu.sh/wm1fn/04e482b5e7.png
http://www.nexusmods.com/borderlands2/mods/20/?

 

[Clausioporosis]

Look for config editor. There's corpses option if that's what you're looking for https://puu.sh/wm1fn/04e482b5e7.png
http://www.nexusmods.com/borderlands2/mods/20/?

looks like I cant use this because i dont have a .ini file since it's a .bin

-- I tried to change the Ragdoll settings in the "Coalesced_DEU.bin" with HxD editor but it chrashes right at the beginning

 

[BasedIndex]

looks like I cant use this because i dont have a .ini file since it's a .bin

-- I tried to change the Ragdoll settings in the "Coalesced_DEU.bin" with HxD editor but it chrashes right at the beginning

I don't have BL2 but I think you'll have to unpack it first. Try asking @AllShamButNoWow_ since they were able to modify some of the graphics settings.

 

[Clausioporosis]

I don't have BL2 but I think you'll have to unpack it first. Try asking @AllShamButNoWow_ since they were able to modify some of the graphics settings.

I wrote him alrady but he wansn't online since 7. june... he wanted to made a tutorial but im kinda impatient haha

And you cant unpack the "Coalesced_***.bin" i already tried it
it seems like it is just a txt file

(and I was able to change some setting like turning off cell shading and it worked - but you can just write in the "00" places or it crashes)

 

[ali_ihsan21]

Is that whole hype is to revive the corpse ? Its a huge game guys, I bet you will find new enemies, leave the dead on the ground.

Do you watch too much "The Walking Dead" ?

 

[Clausioporosis]

Is that whole hype is to revive the corpse ? Its a huge game guys, I bet you will find new enemies, leave the dead on the ground.

Do you watch too much "The Walking Dead" ?

haha no its just annoying that they disappear in a sploosh of blood.

 

[BasedIndex]

Is that whole hype is to revive the corpse ? Its a huge game guys, I bet you will find new enemies, leave the dead on the ground.

Do you watch too much "The Walking Dead" ?

I don't get where you're coming from but

I don't have BL2

I'm trying to help the guy, also possibly reduce some post processing in the future, when I do get the game. It's not about corpses but modifying config files.

 

[ali_ihsan21]

I don't get where you're coming from but

I'm trying to help the guy, also possibly reduce some post processing in the future, when I do get the game. It's not about corpses but modifying config files.

Mate take it easy, just kidding.

 

[Last1SiN]

You can unpack Coalesced_INT.bin (disable "read-only" attribute, after copying it to PC) by drag-n-drop it to Coalescer.exe in attached archive.
Created directory (same place as Coalesced_INT.bin located) will contain original UE3 config folder structure, with all the ini files to edit.
After editing, do not forget to change file-size, stored in NGPTOC.txt(disable "read-only" attribute, after copying it to PC)it is located in WillowGame folder.
Also get read-only attribute back after making changes(repack Coalesced_INT folder by drag-n-drop it to Coalescer.exe, new Coalesced_INT.bin will be created in the same folder, so move your original Coalescer_INT.bin somewhere else, or just rename it)
Sorry for any grammar mistakes.

 

[Clausioporosis]

You can unpack Coalesced_INT.bin (disable "read-only" attribute, after copying it to PC) by drag-n-drop it to Coalescer.exe in attached archive.
Created directory (same place as Coalesced_INT.bin located) will contain original UE3 config folder structure, with all the ini files to edit.
After editing, do not forget to change file-size, stored in NGPTOC.txt(disable "read-only" attribute, after copying it to PC)it is located in WillowGame folder.
Also get read-only attribute back after making changes(repack Coalesced_INT folder by drag-n-drop it to Coalescer.exe, new Coalesced_INT.bin will be created in the same folder, so move your original Coalescer_INT.bin somewhere else, or just rename it)
Sorry for any grammar mistakes.

nice, i'll try it later. And it's not all about them corpses. I just really enjoy it. haha

-- i dont know what i have to change in the ini files

 

[Last1SiN]

nice, i'll try it later. And it's not all about them corpses. I just really enjoy it. haha

-- i dont know what i have to change in the ini files

You should not. It'll crash that game shortly, not enough memory to provide particles or corpses. You might wanna try decreasing textures size, and downscale resolution, but I still think the corpses will cause a lot of crashes.