Mini Ninjas (DVD9 to 1xDVD5)
 

Mini Ninjas (DVD9 to 1xDVD5 english or english+1 language) FREEARC+IS Loader

1) Make temp folder

'temp\MINININJAS'

2) Copy all contents of DVD9 to 'temp\MINININJAS'

3) Replace the following files in 'temp\MINININJAS\data' with dummy files (for english conversion):

PC_Dut.str
PC_Fre.str
PC_Ger.str
PC_Ita.str
PC_Spa.str
PC_Def.str

(for italian+english conversion):

PC_Dut.str
PC_Fre.str
PC_Ger.str
PC_Spa.str
PC_Def.str

4) Delete 'Directx' folder from 'temp\MINININJAS\data\'

5) Rename 'Setup.exe' file in 'temp\MINININJAS\' to 'Install.exe'

6) Extract 'MINI_NINJAS_1xDVD5.rar' contents to 'temp\MINININJAS\' folder

7) Start FREEARC browse game's folder after installation, or directly from DVD9 select:

PC_Def.str

http://i29.tinypic.com/23upi8g.jpg

Output archive: MN_arc.exe
Compression: Maximum (192mb decompression)
Make exe: Windows GUI: freearc.sfx

8) Move MN_arc.exe to 'temp\MINININJAS\'

9) Extract & overwrite resampled biks to 'temp\MINININJAS\data\Movies\':

Attachment 1308
Attachment 1309
Attachment 1310

10) Burn or make ISO with same label name of temp folder


DVD size 4.27 GB (English only)
DVD size 4.37 GB (1 Language+English)

open in notepad and save with the name of the language and if .txt just withdraw and leave the file name, for example you can get PC_Ita.str.txt mark on the windows to see extensions hide known and remove .txt file that will create the false.

don't worry, the size of english conversion is 4.27 gb :p :)

4.37 is for 1 language+English

thank you peter1999
tested works win xp x64 sp2

Only 2 biks are re-encoded (half resolution same aspect ratio & the quality is good)

peterf1999 guide work perfect, thanks.

One tip: for compress to dvd 4.37 GB whit english + another language replace all languaje dat files with dummy files and compress in FREEARC these files: PC_Def.str and another wish language dat file

Try disable antivirus before of install to game.

Bigger executables as MN_arc.exe can give problemas with some antivirus.

Simply squeezing all game files except directx folder with 7zip gives perfect fit of 4.35 GB. No hassle, no languages ripped, no videos screwed.

system language of your OS?

try to add this line to main.ini:

locale=italian :)

you are a god...a roman god :)

This simple code (setup.exe) launch MINI NINJAS original installer (NSIS) & unpack freearc archive at end of installation

Code:

---

function InitializeSetup(): Boolean;

var
ResultCode: integer; path: string;

begin

  if not RegKeyExists(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Mini Ninjas') then
  begin
  Exec (ExpandConstant('{src}\Install.exe'),'', '', SW_SHOW,
    ewWaitUntilTerminated, ResultCode)
  if RegQueryStringValue(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Mini Ninjas',
    'UninstallString', path) then
  begin
  path:=RemoveBackslash(ExtractFilePath(path)); 
  Exec (ExpandConstant('{src}\MN_arc.exe'), '-x -d'+'"'+path+'"'+' -y -s2', '', SW_SHOW,
      ewNoWait, ResultCode)
  end
  end else
  begin
  Exec (ExpandConstant('{src}\Install.exe'),'', '', SW_SHOW,
    ewNoWait, ResultCode)
  end;

end;

---

deactivated the anti virus and it worked ¬¬
many thanks

is there someone that tested it under XP and works?

i tested it under vista x86 sp2 & win 7 rc

Which antivirus do you use?

Avg anti virus

XP SP3 32 bits here

it works 100% for me, english+spanish

peterf1999's conversion resamples/downsizes 2 videos from beginning of the game.

You want a whole new conversion for 2 videos you'll probably just bypass from the start of the game.
Wanna see the difference d/l bink video player and see the difference in the 2 files yourself. They play perfectly fine from within the game & youd never notice the difference. Take whats already been offered, and be glad for it.

;)

its spanned archive,you need all files

Can please tell me how to compile this code? and please let me know where to find some little guide to learn how to use it in the feature for my own conversions, i will appreciate it

and thanks for the conversion, tested under vista 32 it works perfect

What is the "PC_Def.str" ? I have not put this file in my ISO (just a dummy one) and it works fine. ISO size is about 3.34 Go (only one language : french)