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by GuillermoTell
Thu Oct 22, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: Compressed files and methods
Topic: Ridge Racer Type 4 unknown format
Replies: 0
Views: 722

Ridge Racer Type 4 unknown format

Hi, I've been trying to get the 3D car models from this game but I'm stuck. By far I've been able to find each car file but looks like they use some type of compression algorithm. At first sight, they look similar to LZS compression, but I've no experience in this field. If you could help I'd be ver...
by GuillermoTell
Sun Jun 28, 2020 2:21 pm
Forum: Compressed files and methods
Topic: Ridge Racer Type 4 ripping help needed
Replies: 2
Views: 1158

Re: Ridge Racer Type 4 ripping help needed

For those who want to have a look, you can find attached a sample of a chunk that contains car code, in this case, Promessa. As an interesting thing, all of them are 0xB800 in size. I'm sure at least the vertices are inside it. More info: -Vertices: --Count: 290? (measured by trial and error) --Star...
by GuillermoTell
Sun Jun 28, 2020 1:43 am
Forum: Compressed files and methods
Topic: Ridge Racer Type 4 ripping help needed
Replies: 2
Views: 1158

Re: Ridge Racer Type 4 ripping help needed

Update! I noticed the sector info was still inside the data. :oops: I wrote a simple Python script and now everything is properly clean. All the textures are nice and sharp. :keke: Now, I'm having a look at the car models, do you think the one in the picture may be the Ecureuil? :? Thanks. Note: I t...
by GuillermoTell
Thu Jun 25, 2020 6:12 pm
Forum: Compressed files and methods
Topic: Ridge Racer Type 4 ripping help needed
Replies: 2
Views: 1158

Ridge Racer Type 4 ripping help needed

Hi guys, I'm new here and in game modding in general. I've been trying to rip Ridge Racer Type 4 resources but I feel a bit lost. :scaredy: If this thread belongs to another forum, please, tell me so I can move it. First, I was able to get the main game files from the USA version, they are: -FILE.DA...