============================================================================= What's Shenmue English Translation for Sega Dreamcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 1.0.2 - July 20th, 2015 - Document written by IlDucci ============================================================================= If you see any bugs not mentioned in this Readme, please go to http://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/ in order to get support in English. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTENTS: - Project Credits - Changelog - How to apply the patch - How to burn the game into a CD for its use on a Dreamcast - Troubleshooting - Special Thanks ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ENGLISH PROJECT CREDITS: Hacking/Programming: YZB, Indiket, IlDucci Translation : Brett "Switch" Chandler, Rakim Proofreading : Merlin Fontana Graphic Editors : BlueMue, IlDucci ShenTrad Toolset : Manic, Ayla, SiZious, ShenDream Extras Design : Gin, BlueMue, IlDucci Patching System : PacoChan, Joerg Schilling, Wwashington, Sizious, FamilyGuy, jj1odm, Josh Macdonald, Sappharad ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGELOG: 1.0 - First release: - Every menu and subtitle is fully translated into English. A few key graphics were translated as well. 1.0.1 - Minor update: - Fixed a couple of typos in the generic NPCs. 1.0.2 - Minor update: - The patcher now allows exporting to the GDI format. - Minor changes to the German translation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to apply the patch: This patch is designed to be applied to a backup from your original game. In order to make a backup from your disc, you'll need your Sega Dreamcast and the SD Card Adapter. You can Google the tutorials for doing so. The people behind this project are completely against piracy and have created this patch ONLY for using it on a backup of your original disc. You will need a GDI image of What's Shenmue. The patching program doesn't admit CDI or MDF/MDS images because those formats include modifications needed to make them work. Don't worry, the patcher can export the translation into two formats: - MDS/MDF format, for playing in a real Dreamcast - GDI format, for playing in emulators or using it on a GDEMU VERY IMPORTANT: The patcher has been tested only with the discs that contain the following code on the inner ring of the non-labeled side: - 610-7179-0133A 11M1 o 11MB1 (TOSEC Version) - 610-7179-0133A H1723E. We've made the patcher compatible with any other editions, but if you have a disc with a different ring code and the patcher gives you an error, please contact us through the websites mentioned at the top of this readme file. If you want to play the translation in a emulator, we recommend using Demul version 0.5.8.2. At the moment of writing this document, it's the version that gives less trouble. In case the patcher gives an error, write it down and send the note to us. There's a chance antivirus programs could interfere with the program when it's running, but we do not recommend disabling them before using the program. It's reported that the patcher won't work with Windows emulators (like Wine). If you want to distribute the patch or put it on your website, please consult us first. Under no circumstances distribute or upload to the Internet pre-patched game images, nor gain any sort of profit using the work of the people behind this project. This translation is made to be published as a patch and to be used by the legitimate owners of the original game. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOW TO BURN THE GAME INTO A CD FOR ITS USE ON A DREAMCAST: It's important to have the most up-to-date version of Alcohol 120%. We recommend using version 1.9.8 or higher. If you want to be 100% sure the image will work, first try it on an emulator. If it works, it's most likely that it will work on your console. The burning process depends on the recorder and your console. On most cases, the recommended setup is using RAW DAO at the lowest speed available. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TROUBLESHOOTING: - The patcher shows an unknown code and doesn't make the images properly: In most cases, we've solved the problem by going to another computer. Copy the entire error window to a text file, include the log.txt file that will appear on the same folder as the patcher, upload those to a free file hosting and send us the links to the official topic on Shenmue Dojo in order to get support in English. - My Dreamcast won't read the disc: Please check the HOW TO BURN THE GAME FOR ITS USE ON A DREAMCAST section. Most likely, you'll have to setup the speed and recording method. - Alcohol 120% shows an error when trying to burn the image: Either something's wrong with your burner or you are using an old version of Alcohol 120%. Check that you can burn other images correctly. - MKISOFS gives a Code 2: Make sure your Windows has a Western language (English, Spanish...) for non-Unicode programs. You can look for this on the Control Panel, Regional and Language Settings. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPECIAL THANKS: FamilyGuy & HyKan for the CDDA tracks format. kRYPT, fackue, shengoro86, Master Kyodai, xhizors92 & Gin for all their knowledge. Fénix, Ryo Suzuki, Rock_Lee-Vk for their support. Yu Suzuki, SEGA of America, SEGA Europe, Assemblergames.com, DCEmulation, dreamcast-talk.com, SegaSaturno.com, Dreamcast.es, CUE, SkyBladeCloud, Neoblast, Chui, Blai, Raizing, DC-SWAT, Wesker, saturn_worship, TunneT, Ziming, TuxTheWise, Klarth, RedComet, José Gutiérrez & Rubén Vera, Miles Prowler, Alberto Lloret... And all those I am missing. ============================================================================= END OF FILE =============================================================================