Afl 2004

[rickyp]

Full Progress at the bottom of this post

Before I'm told, I know this has its own thread, however I figure this deserves its own thread if it is going to work.

Recently I obtained AFL 2004 through the link on the other afl 2004 thread, and I had a look through the files in the installed directory.

I noticed the following things:

- Nothing is compressed
- Everything is editable
- It appears that nothing is hidden, and file sizes do not matter

While I have basic computer knowledge, I've already updated the Collingwood squad to the 2008 lineup, and I'm sure that we could do the rest of the AFL. I'm sure we can update the uniforms and everything else, as well as (possibly) update the AI difficulty (ala cricket games on the pc through planetcricket).

If enough people were interested, we could make this into a decent game that will last a few years, at least until a new game comes out.

If you are interested, let me know here, if this is going to happen we will need as much help as possible.

If you need to find AFL 2004, look here:
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=454583&page=2
check post 59


Current Progress

West Coast

http://www.uploading.com/files/OMY1AQSW/ALLPLAYERSwestcoast.CSV.html

Fremantle

http://www.uploading.com/files/M4YZ28IY/ALLPLAYERSfremantle.CSV.html

Collingwood

http://www.uploading.com/files/UTI75K2X/ALLPLAYERScollingwood.CSV.html

Ensure to copy the 08 teams completely over the 04 teams, even if there are remaining players from the 04 squad

 

[Archer_11]

There was an editor on the web that, while tricky to use, nevertheless made the job a bit easier. Sorry I am time poor but with some googling you might uncover it. It was done by a guy called 'Gilly' and conversely the site was called cricket something as the main focus was on fixes for cricket games. Maybe if he reads BF he will say something!

Actually, while I am at it, some guy did an awesome editor for AFL 1999. Pity he couldn't address any of the games blatant playability issues.

Good luck!

 

[Archer_11]

Found it...sorry we're out of luck, the site is down:
http://www.cricket2002.tk/

Here's the BF thread where I found it:
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=199061&highlight=gilly+editor

Our only hope is if Gilly reads this forum.

 

[Flying_Penguin]

Ok I've looked through the files and so far it lookslike you can edit the banners as they are just .png these are located in \GRAPHICS\BANNER\TEXTURES

also a lot of the files are .dff files, the gta games use the same type of files for their models and they can be edited using ZModeler.
http://reg.3dactionplanet.gamespy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3198

 

[hayden sumner]

i will certainly try and help with this. as i rekon there needs to be a really good AFL game, and since 2004 was the best they have made (premiership edition aside) this could be something great if we can get it too work.

 

[carn tigez]

Would there be a way to make it multi season?

Career mode?

 

[madhawkboy]

I would love too see this go through.

 

[carn tigez]

I downloaded it and extracted everything, but when I open it the screen goes black and then it crashes. Have I forgotten something, I'm 99% sure it's not the system requirements...

 

[Flying_Penguin]

from the other thread..

Yeah it's a bit annoying...

1. Must extract all the files into one folder.
2. Run the setup (takes a while) must press the folder button to start
3. Once installed, go to the folder and run the setup and setup reg.
4. Play the Game

 

[carn tigez]

Yeah I read that and that's exactly what I did but it didn't work. I'll try again tonight to see if I missed anything...

 

[Archer_11]

If anyone gets impatient, they are selling AFL PE for $10 in EB nowdays. It comes with a highlights DVD too.

 

[dynamite_kid]

Multi-season would be difficult as a trade and draft system would need to be created.

 

[carn tigez]

Yeah I know, but its worth asking

 

[TheGhostOfJohnBelushi]

Is AFL PE editable? It's basically the same was 2004, save for some minor tweaks.

I may have to dig up my copy of 2004 if this happens.

 

[rickyp]

Problem is that 2004 is up on rapidshare, no one has PE.

I assume it would be the same however, does anyone want the database file I am using with most the 2008 collingwood squad? let me know (it is only collingwood that is updated, and I havent changed pictures or appearances)

 

[carn tigez]

I can't get it to work, must be the computer

 

[chickens_law]

from the other thread..

doesnt work for me either...

 

[Flying_Penguin]

ok this is how i got it to work:
*you need winrar

1. download the game
2. extract AFL.Live.2004-MYTH.tar
you will then see lots of files called mytal4**.
3. highlight all of them (theres 58 of them)
right click > extract to mytal4**\
4. in the folder you just extracted double click install.exe
5. click on the little folder button.
6. locate your mytal folder eg.

7. wait for it to install(this will take 1-3mins)
8. there will now be a folder called AFL2004, go into it
9. double click setup.bat and wait for that to install (takes 2-3mins).
10. double click SetupReg.exe and click install.
11. play the game using AFL2004.exe

enjoy

 

[carn tigez]

Ah thanks, that should work. Last time I skipped the installing mytal step

 

[rickyp]

It's a horrible set up, so confusing.

Has anyone looked inside any .dff files?

 

[carn tigez]

Looks extremely easy to edit, all notepad

 

[carn tigez]

Ok it works now, I'm up for editing the lists. What if everyone does their own team and maybe 1 other each?

 

[madhawkboy]

How do i edit player stats??

 

[Flying_Penguin]

edit the file ALLPLAYERS.CSV
it's located in \DATABASE\TEAM


thanks for the pies squad rickyp

 

[madhawkboy]

edit the file ALLPLAYERS.CSV
it's located in \DATABASE\TEAM


thanks for the pies squad rickyp

Cheers mate.