ok, im trying to submit a movie. ive filled everything out and the only problem is the movie file. it says it invalid. however, i have put my movie into the zip several times and tried re-submitting. however i get the same crap that its incomplete. ive filled everything else out, so why won't it let me SAVE and use my zip?
well, theres this:
Archive: /tmp/phpZCHvgY
inflating: /tmp/nesvzip_1098886509_433031465/Metal Gear.vmv
any idea what that means? im wondering if its computer related as i could always resubmit when i get home.
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It's because you have used VirtuaNES. I believe this is stated in the rules page and also what EMU's that are allowed. In other words, use Famtasia or FCEU. Atleast im pretty sure this is the problem. you should read the "Rules page" for more info.
dammit...okie-doke...
EDIT:
ok, exactly how the hell do i record with either of these emulators? im going to emu-russia and zophar's domain and i don't see a record feature anywhere on either of these. is there a special site to download from or what? sorry, but i have used virtuaNES and nestopia only since i started emulating.
ok...one last thing. i just downloaded from the site (totally forgot about that...hahaha) and i when i go to open the ROM, i get some error (Microsoft error message). im at school (and on break, so dont lecture me), and was wondering if it could be a computer (or admin preventing it) or what. i think its the admin, but im not sure. could it be the version of the game (EU) messing it up?
well, theres this:
Archive: /tmp/phpZCHvgY
inflating: /tmp/nesvzip_1098886509_433031465/Metal Gear.vmv
any idea what that means? im wondering if its computer related as i could always resubmit when i get home.
famtasia510-patched.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
If you were in the middle of something, the information you were working on might be lost.
Please tell Microsoft about this problem.
We have created an error report that you can send us. We will treat this report as confidential and anonymous.
To see what data this report contains, click here.
sorry if that comes off a bit TOO obvious. the report is long, but Error signature reads:
i could also delve into the technical information about it, but that'd take some more typing. if this isn't enough info, ill try it once i get home and see what happens.
BTW, highness:
how to make a run
do you have a direct link? sorry, did the search and then looked back at bisqwit. still cant find it.
EDIT:
Metal Gear.... ohhhh, I love it :D
yeah... thats why id hope not to have to rerecord it. and i hope people do like it.
well, theres this:
Archive: /tmp/phpZCHvgY
inflating: /tmp/nesvzip_1098886509_433031465/Metal Gear.vmv
any idea what that means?
The message below that quote was:
The given ZIP file contains wrong number of files.
It should only contain 1 valid movie file and nothing else.
Do not put TXT files in your ZIP file. Write your submission notes to the submission text area - not into a separate text file.
Do not put ROM files in your ZIP file.
Do not create subdirectories in your zip file.
Obviously you didn't read it, and didn't even click the "valid" word which links to Rules that explains (among other things) that VirtuaNES movies are not accepted.
Obviously you didn't read it, and didn't even click the "valid" word which links to Rules that explains (among other things) that VirtuaNES movies are not accepted
uh, yeah... i did read it.
VirtuaNES movies are not accepted (except on special permission). They are troublesome because of certain restrictions in the movie file format.
i didnt know how to get permission and thought it would come up when i posted. but a no go.
touche`.
figured it was more an admin problem and didn't take that into consideration. and i was posting as in clicking the SAVE button on the page, but this is getting off topic.
so, bisqwit, you have any advice on the conversion to an acceptable format or a direct link? i'd really like to see what you thought of it. i loved that simon's quest one you did a while ago; the luck manipulation was insane.
so, bisqwit, you have any advice on the conversion to an acceptable format or a direct link?
Search for a topic regarding VMV to FMV conversion on these forums. It was discussed a couple of months ago.
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i'd really like to see what you thought of it. i loved that simon's quest one you did a while ago; the luck manipulation was insane.
Are Metal Gear and Simon's Quest similar?
Yeah, there was quite a lot of luck manipulation - to always get hearts from monsters, and to have them moving useful paths.
well, both made by konami and theres some retracing of your steps. not to mention not getting unimportant items and avoiding whole parts. luck manipulation is so and so.
i was just really impressed with the fact that you beat the game that quickly with the tactics. the others were well done as well, but that game was something i played a lot when i was little.
thanks for the conversion as well.
EDIT:
ok, so i redid it and its in FCEU format. sorry, but my computer must not like Famtasia or im not doing something right because it just errors before i even open the game. anyhow, hope its good enough to be here.
thanks for all the help as well. i really didnt wanna switch to a new emulator (VirtuaNES has a place in my heart and always will. its been my favorite emu for a long time.) but im adjusting to FCEU and its odd policy of wanting to resume gameplay even when its not active. ha... prolly just a small thing i could fix in Pref.
thanks again from everyone who helped me actually get around this lil Emulator issue.
