Game Guides Archive
Thread: Guide To Modding the Music in SWG (and how it does not violate the EULA)
Ryku2299
Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:40 pm
#235
i converted a midi music file and renamed it mus_title_lp.mp3 its 60 seconds long origonal file was used on rpg maker web site and will not play can u please tell me if i did anything wrong or derect me 2 a site that worked for u (a site 2 get free music )
Liamo
Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:08 pm
#236
Ryku2299 wrote:
i converted a midi music file and renamed it mus_title_lp.mp3 its 60 seconds long origonal file was used on rpg maker web site and will not play can u please tell me if i did anything wrong or derect me 2 a site that worked for u (a site 2 get free music )
Does the original music play or do you get nothing?
Have you tried any other music yet?
Finally, and this may sound stupid, does the actual renamed title have .mp3 in it or is that just the file type now?
If that is in the title, that is the issue.
Ryku2299
Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:34 pm
#237
original music plays have tryed other music and all same doesnt work the file type is mp3 and have tried .mp3 in title and not in title and bolth times it didnt work
Aidy
Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:56 pm
#238
Guys... I've noticed many posts here where people are suggesting to just rename another sound file type to end in .mp3
Typically this just won't work, you MAY get lucky once in a while.
Also to rename the file extention you need to be able to see them.
To do this you need to open a folder (any one), click tools/folder options, then the view tab, then uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types"
Other wise, if you rename lets say a .wav, the actual file name will just be mus_title_lp.mp3.wav (as seen by your PC).
A converter is required to actually make a wav to an mp3. I know Nero is bundled with a sound editing software suit that will do this 30 times unless you purchase the plugins.
I will check the bitrates of my tracks (they work) to give an idea of what is needed as soon as I get some time, late for work now
P.S. (should've added this at time of post - sorry guys!)
Remember, once you've done above setup, ALL files will need the extention added after a rename, make sure you remember to do this or recheck the hide extentions again, if you don't include the extention (.zip, .doc, .txt whatever the file was you're renemaing), windows will not know what program to use to open it at a later date.
Typically this just won't work, you MAY get lucky once in a while.
Also to rename the file extention you need to be able to see them.
To do this you need to open a folder (any one), click tools/folder options, then the view tab, then uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types"
Other wise, if you rename lets say a .wav, the actual file name will just be mus_title_lp.mp3.wav (as seen by your PC).
A converter is required to actually make a wav to an mp3. I know Nero is bundled with a sound editing software suit that will do this 30 times unless you purchase the plugins.
I will check the bitrates of my tracks (they work) to give an idea of what is needed as soon as I get some time, late for work now
P.S. (should've added this at time of post - sorry guys!)
Remember, once you've done above setup, ALL files will need the extention added after a rename, make sure you remember to do this or recheck the hide extentions again, if you don't include the extention (.zip, .doc, .txt whatever the file was you're renemaing), windows will not know what program to use to open it at a later date.
Message Edited by Aidy on 07-23-2005 02:33 PM
Liamo
Fri Jul 22, 2005 10:20 am
#239
Great information.
Aidy wrote:
Guys... I've noticed many posts here where people are suggesting to just rename another sound file type to end in .mp3
Typically this just won't work, you MAY get lucky once in a while.
Also to rename the file extention you need to be able to see them.
To do this you need to open a folder (any one), click tools/folder options, then the view tab, then uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types"
Other wise, if you rename lets say a .wav, the actual file name will just be mus_title_lp.mp3.wav (as seen by your PC).
A converter is required to actually make a wav to an mp3. I know Nero is bundled with a sound editing software suit that will do this 30 times unless you purchase the plugins.
I will check the bitrates of my tracks (they work) to give an idea of what is needed as soon as I get some time, late for work now
Liamo
Fri Jul 22, 2005 7:51 pm
#240
Ryku2299 wrote:
I tryed that music file and didnt work so my other music is not the problem
So, your other added music is working?
Ryku2299
Fri Jul 22, 2005 8:02 pm
#241
sorry i meant to say i tryed out a mp3 file that worked for every1 else and it didnt work out for me
Ryku2299
Fri Jul 22, 2005 10:38 pm
#242
i really need help i have done everything correctly but for some reason it doesnt work i think it is something wrong with my computer or something pls help me
Liamo
Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:16 pm
#243
Did you make a folder and label it "music" or did you just put the .mp3 in the SWG file?
Ryku2299
Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:37 am
#244
I tryed that music file and didnt work so my other music is not the problem
Aidy
Sat Jul 23, 2005 6:34 am
#245
Aidy wrote:
Guys... I've noticed many posts here where people are suggesting to just rename another sound file type to end in .mp3
Typically this just won't work, you MAY get lucky once in a while.
Also to rename the file extention you need to be able to see them.
To do this you need to open a folder (any one), click tools/folder options, then the view tab, then uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types"
Other wise, if you rename lets say a .wav, the actual file name will just be mus_title_lp.mp3.wav (as seen by your PC).
A converter is required to actually make a wav to an mp3. I know Nero is bundled with a sound editing software suit that will do this 30 times unless you purchase the plugins.
I will check the bitrates of my tracks (they work) to give an idea of what is needed as soon as I get some time, late for work now
P.S. (should've added this at time of post - sorry guys!)
Remember, once you've done above setup, ALL files will need the extention added after a rename, make sure you remember to do this or recheck the hide extentions again, if you don't include the extention (.zip, .doc, .txt whatever the file was you're renemaing), windows will not know what program to use to open it at a later date.Message Edited by Aidy on 07-23-2005 02:33 PM
QFE for the edit.
Ryku2299
Sat Jul 23, 2005 10:02 am
#246
ok i made a folder in swg called music then downloaded multipul mp3 file that have work for others and renamed them correctly mus_title_lp.mp3 have also tried without .mp3 then put in music folder also haveput and renamed in music folderand have also tried on a different computer and still didnt work at all. Something has 2 be worng what am i doing is there maby a computer setting i need 2 change pls post any ideas i need help bad i have so much good music i wanna put in the game.
Ablon
Sat Jul 23, 2005 11:05 am
#247
It would be nice if SOE's policy would lighten up and allow MOD's like Blizzard allows MOD’s in WoW. The HUD in SWG has always bugged me. It looks like Freelancer. The HUD does not look Star Warsy. I just have a feeling that the devs would like to do more but are held back. I don’t know why I feel this way but I just do—L M A O or am I just hopeful? I bet it is a ton of politics involved in all this.