Grand Theft Auto - Sindacco Chronicles

[_Rob_]

Congrats on the launch, looking forward to checking it out!

[Jeansowaty]

Off to yet another awesome mod  I'm sure it won't disappoint. And I absolutely loved helping out wherever I could  

[SuzenCZt]

Hello, guys I must say I'm really enjoying the mod! I've been waiting for it since the announcement. I honestly liked JD's story more than Toni's. I started with the Soldier difficulty and played through all his missions without using body armor unless it was given for the mission. I can't wait to play through Marcus' story. I must say, I really love the writing and the accuracy of AI voicelines in the mod! Though I should have explored more to make things easier, but it's no problem to get guns early on, although body armor is hard to find if you're not looking. I decided to make an account so tell you something - since the beginning of the game, I thought I could create a Czech translation because the writing is pretty good. I like the different approach. Maybe also Polish because I need to practice it for my studies. Writing in Leeds GTAs feels kinda flippant (lacking seriousness), especially in VCS, which is not the case with your mod. I also love the extra effort of making periods and other diacritic at the end of the sentence white. Though some longer phonecall text should've been divided in two parts. I'll use GTA Vice City GXT Editor v1.2 by CyQ to translate the mod because it displays ~w~ and ~n~ tags. I used to have GTA Texter 0.9 which didn't show any tags and made texts with ~n~ tags invisible thus breaking the game. I might also give Forelli Redemption a try and translate it, too. I just wanted to ask, where is the fonts file located in Sindacco Chronicles so I can eventually add special characters to the translation if I learn the coding?

I could never find it in the PSP version. Thanks in advance!

 

Note: I might do a walkthrough of the Boss difficulty on YT, add the translated versions available for download, and of course add a link to the original mod itself for those who would like to compare it.

Edited June 8, 2023 by SuzenCZt
Added more info about GXT editors I use, added some notes and made some corrections and reverted changes according to OP's reply.

[the_1826]

1 hour ago, SuzenCZt said:

Hello, guys I must say I'm really enjoying the mod! I've been waiting for it since the announcement. I honestly liked JD's story more than Toni's. I started with the Soldier difficulty and played through all his missions without using body armor unless it was given for the mission. I can't wait to play through Marcus' story. I must say, I really love the writing and the accuracy of AI voicelines in the mod! Though I should have explored more to make things easier, but it's no problem to get guns early on, although body armor is hard to find if you're not looking. I decided to make an account so tell you something - since the beginning of the game, I thought I could translate it to Czech because the writing is pretty good. Maybe also Polish because I need to practice it for my studies. I also love the extra effort of making periods and other diacritic at the end of the sentence white. Though some longer phonecall text should've been divided in two parts. I'll use GTA Vice City GXT Editor v1.2 by CyQ to translate the mod because it displays ~w~ and ~n~ tags. I used to have GTA Texter 0.9 which didn't show any tags and made texts with ~n~ tags invisible thus breaking the game. I might also give Forelli Redemption a try and translate it, too. I just wanted to ask, where is the fonts file located in Sindacco Chronicles so I can eventually add special characters to the translation if I learn the coding? I could never find it in the PSP version. Thanks in advance! I might post some progress of side-by-side original vs translation.

Hi! Having translations would be great. Here are the fonts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UpqEFK2LsjoZ3hLy7y6WW-PuCbnPQ6FU/view?usp=sharing

Putting them into the game takes time and patience. Would be better if you made the translation, then sent me all the required files.

[SuzenCZt]

3 hours ago, the_1826 said:

Hi! Having translations would be great. Here are the fonts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UpqEFK2LsjoZ3hLy7y6WW-PuCbnPQ6FU/view?usp=sharing

Putting them into the game takes time and patience. Would be better if you made the translation, then sent me all the required files.

Thank you for the file! I'm afraid I can't find the font file in the game itself, is it in GAME.DTZ? I can't open it because my W10 tells me to download some dlls I had already installed... I guess I'll just try to make the best I can do (maybe at least add the characters with an accute thanks to the font file you sent me), switch back to W8 and then redraw the unused characters in the original size. Czech is rich with informal (and vulgar) expressions, so the translation will be more diversive. Adding special characters would make me able to diversify it even more because it would prevent some words from being the same. And Polish always had the way with words. I hope those original fonts have enough spacing so Polish ogonek.

Edited June 8, 2023 by SuzenCZt
Again, I put some more thoughts to my reply.

[PhPmayan]

What a great mod! totally worth the wait

 

[Polyvalord]

Woah this is outstanding, from what I've seen it looks like a whole new GTA experience, love it!

Thanks for your amazing work, going to try this night can't wait!

[SuzenCZt]

I'm unable to scroll between weapons inside both Ammu-Nations, it doesn't even display the buttons for switching, only to buy/exit. The analog stick and directional buttons make sounds, but nothing happens. I didn't care for it much while playing as JD because the missions were relatively easy and weapons were easily accesible as I stated earlier, but now I need body armor for Marcus while taking over businesses. I'll try to get them all nonetheless. Health is easy to find, at least on Staunton. Another issue is that if the phone starts ringing inside an Ammu-Nation, it will disable the marker until you save and load the game. I don't know if this problem was also present in original LCS.

 

I must appreciate the soundtrack, though. There are some songs that I missed dearly...

Edited June 8, 2023 by SuzenCZt

[SuzenCZt]

6 hours ago, SuzenCZt said:

I hope those original fonts have enough spacing so Polish ogonek.

Oops, sorry for deleting a part of the sentence. I meant to say I hope the characters with said diacritic hook will show properly. I know that Polish localization to GTA usually doesn't have them.

(Also, sorry for double-posting, as I can't edit the original message anymore).

 

I'll start translating the Portland section of ENGLISH.GXT to Czech tomorrow, and translate more strings as I progress throughout the game. Then I'll PM it to you, @the_1826. I'm not too good at digital drawing, so I won't be able to translate splash screens, though. I don't even have a proper software. I'll try to explore the map entirely, but I still hope someone will make a guide for collectibles and side missions in this mod. It deserves one. I already found a rampage in Chinatown (I like how it has a yellow color, just like rampages in CTW with gold medal achieved), and there's a hidden package clearly visible in one of JD's missions in Saint Mark's. I haven't collected them yet, I'm waiting for more to find. I apologize for posting constantly, I'm just having a blast playing the game again with the mod. I took over all Staunton businesses and should get some rest now.

 

Edit: I'm not able to open GAME.DTZ in g3DTZ, thus I can't edit fonts for the game yet. It doesn't work with the vanilla either. But I managed to find a secret.

Edited June 8, 2023 by SuzenCZt
Sorry for edits... I always find something missing.

[the_1826]

1 hour ago, SuzenCZt said:

I'm unable to scroll between weapons inside both Ammu-Nations, it doesn't even display the buttons for switching, only to buy/exit. The analog stick and directional buttons make sounds, but nothing happens. I didn't care for it much while playing as JD because the missions were relatively easy and weapons were easily accesible as I stated earlier, but now I need body armor for Marcus while taking over businesses. I'll try to get them all nonetheless. Health is easy to find, at least on Staunton. Another issue is that if the phone starts ringing inside an Ammu-Nation, it will disable the marker until you save and load the game. I don't know if this problem was also present in original LCS.

 

I must appreciate the soundtrack, though. There are some songs that I missed dearly...

1. I will make a first-day-patch tomorrow, it should fix all of the biggest issues
2. Doing Czech splashes isn't necesarry, I guess? Even Russian version has English ones

20 minutes ago, SuzenCZt said:

Oops, sorry for deleting a part of the sentence. I meant to say I hope the characters with said diacritic hook will show properly. I know that Polish localization to GTA usually doesn't have them.

(Also, sorry for double-posting, as I can't edit the original message anymore).

 

I'll start translating the Portland section of ENGLISH.GXT to Czech tomorrow, and translate more strings as I progress throughout the game. Then I'll PM it to you, @the_1826. I'm not too good at digital drawing, so I won't be able to translate splash screens, though. I don't even have a proper software. I'll try to explore the map entirely, but I still hope someone will make a guide for collectibles and side missions in this mod. It deserves one. I already found a rampage in Chinatown (I like how it has a yellow color, just like rampages in CTW with gold medal achieved), and there's a hidden package clearly visible in one of JD's missions in Saint Mark's. I haven't collected them yet, I'm waiting for more to find. I apologize for posting constantly, I'm just having a blast playing the game again with the mod. I took over all Staunton businesses and should get some rest now.

Oh, I have to do a double post too. I forgot to mention that I've made a guide for 100% completion myself on my website. Check this out: https://barcode-studia.ru/gta-sc-100-checklist/

[SuzenCZt]

10 minutes ago, the_1826 said:

https://barcode-studia.ru/gta-sc-100-checklist/

That guide is looking amazing! Everything looks so organized... I would never be able to find everything myself, all the stuff is well-hidden. I'm really considering replaying it right away once the patch is fresh out of the oven! 

 

I'll definitely play Forelli Redemption after this one. 

[Marsi4eg]

Is multiplayer supported? My PSP crashes (hangs and then turns off) when I enter MP screen with "create game" and "join game" options

[the_1826]

11 minutes ago, Marsi4eg said:

Is multiplayer supported? My PSP crashes (hangs and then turns off) when I enter MP screen with "create game" and "join game" options

Multiplayer wasn't tested at all.

[justrandomuser]

Вы не против если я портирую это на GTA 3 Definitive Edition? Но мне придется удалить/заменить все фишки VC, по типу Hunter (Вертолет) надо будет заменить на додо (я вроде находил мод для оригинальной GTA 3, который делает додо практически нормальным, думаю это измененный файл Handling.cfg (или как он там называется).

 

Во всех миссиях где используется мотоциклы придется заменить на машины.

 

Уникальные прыжки возможно пришлось бы отредактировать.

 

Все 20 фотоснимков наверно придется заменить спрятанными пакетами.

 

И т.д. и т.п.

 

И радио в GTA 3 DE и GTA VC DE  редактируется ужасно (если радиостанция длится дольше чем в оригинале, например Game FM (15 Минут и несколько секунд) то происходят баги, как их исправить неизвестно, так как отредактировав продолжительность радиостанции, то это не поможет, значит есть другой файл/файлы отвечающие за это.

 

И карта в LCS немного была изменена, а как редактировать карту в DE я не знаю, возможно все останется как в GTA 3 DE.

 

Я знаю что все можно было бы сохранить в оригинальном стиле портировав Либерти Сити на GTA VC DE, но я думаю что это займет слишком много времени и на четвертом анриле это будет сложнее чем на оригинал.

 

И как открыть Main.SCM? Sanny Builder ошибку выдает (Неизвестный опкод 2049 по адресу 32717.), я не буду прям весь код с нуля делать.

А надо было нажать на IGNORE_UNKOWN

 

English:

Spoiler

Do you mind if I port this to GTA 3 Definitive Edition? But I will have to remove/replace all the VC chips, like Hunter (Helicopter) will have to be replaced with dodo (I kind of found a mod for the original GTA 3 that makes dodo almost normal, I think it's a modified Handling.cfg file (or whatever it's called).

 

In all missions where motorcycles are used, you will have to replace them with cars.

 

Unique jumps might have to be edited.

 

All 20 photos will probably have to be replaced with hidden packages.

 

Etc. etc.

 

And the radio in GTA 3 DE and GTA VC DE is edited terribly (if the radio station lasts longer than in the original, for example, Game FM (15 Minutes and a few seconds), then bugs occur, how to fix them is unknown, since editing the duration of the radio station will not help, then there is another file / files responsible for this.

 

And the map in LCS has been slightly changed, but I do not know how to edit the map in DE, perhaps everything will remain as in GTA 3 DE.

 

I know that everything could be saved in the original style by porting Liberty City to GTA VC DE, but I think it will take too much time and it will be more difficult on Unreal Engine 4 than on the original.

 

And how to open Main.SCM? Sanny Builder gives an error, I will not do all the code from scratch.

[Unknown opcode 2049 at address 32717.]

 

And it was necessary to click on IGNORE_UNKOWN.

 

Edited June 8, 2023 by takemeoff

[the_1826]

29 minutes ago, takemeoff said:

Вы не против если я портирую это на GTA 3 Definitive Edition? Но мне придется удалить/заменить все фишки VC, по типу Hunter (Вертолет) надо будет заменить на додо (я вроде находил мод для оригинальной GTA 3, который делает додо практически нормальным, думаю это измененный файл Handling.cfg (или как он там называется).

 

Во всех миссиях где используется мотоциклы придется заменить на машины.

 

Уникальные прыжки возможно пришлось бы отредактировать.

 

Все 20 фотоснимков наверно придется заменить спрятанными пакетами.

 

И т.д. и т.п.

 

И радио в GTA 3 DE и GTA VC DE  редактируется ужасно (если радиостанция длится дольше чем в оригинале, например Game FM (15 Минут и несколько секунд) то происходят баги, как их исправить неизвестно, так как отредактировав продолжительность радиостанции, то это не поможет, значит есть другой файл/файлы отвечающие за это.

 

И карта в LCS немного была изменена, а как редактировать карту в DE я не знаю, возможно все останется как в GTA 3 DE.

 

Я знаю что все можно было бы сохранить в оригинальном стиле портировав Либерти Сити на GTA VC DE, но я думаю что это займет слишком много времени и на четвертом анриле это будет сложнее чем на оригинал.

 

И как открыть Main.SCM? Sanny Builder ошибку выдает (Неизвестный опкод 2049 по адресу 32717.), я не буду прям весь код с нуля делать.

А надо было нажать на IGNORE_UNKOWN

 

English:

  Hide contents

Do you mind if I port this to GTA 3 Definitive Edition? But I will have to remove/replace all the VC chips, like Hunter (Helicopter) will have to be replaced with dodo (I kind of found a mod for the original GTA 3 that makes dodo almost normal, I think it's a modified Handling.cfg file (or whatever it's called).

 

In all missions where motorcycles are used, you will have to replace them with cars.

 

Unique jumps might have to be edited.

 

All 20 photos will probably have to be replaced with hidden packages.

 

Etc. etc.

 

And the radio in GTA 3 DE and GTA VC DE is edited terribly (if the radio station lasts longer than in the original, for example, Game FM (15 Minutes and a few seconds), then bugs occur, how to fix them is unknown, since editing the duration of the radio station will not help, then there is another file / files responsible for this.

 

And the map in LCS has been slightly changed, but I do not know how to edit the map in DE, perhaps everything will remain as in GTA 3 DE.

 

I know that everything could be saved in the original style by porting Liberty City to GTA VC DE, but I think it will take too much time and it will be more difficult on Unreal Engine 4 than on the original.

 

And how to open Main.SCM? Sanny Builder gives an error, I will not do all the code from scratch.

[Unknown opcode 2049 at address 32717.]

 

And it was necessary to click on IGNORE_UNKOWN.

 

Привет. Могу помочь и выслать txt файл, из которого я компилирую скрипты, чтобы не пришлось декомпилировать майн. Скинь дискорд или телеграм для дальнейшей связи.

[justrandomuser]

6 minutes ago, the_1826 said:

Привет. Могу помочь и выслать txt файл, из которого я компилирую скрипты, чтобы не пришлось декомпилировать майн. Скинь дискорд или телеграм для дальнейшей связи.

В личку Телеграмм скинул, надеюсь правильно.

[the_1826]

IMPORTANT: Sindacco Chronicles got updated. Download the game again to get an update.

[rele]

best mod ever, i'm glad modders with your passion, skill and dedication are in this community!

[SuzenCZt]

Wow! I'll definitely start again and do all collectibles. Will you release a PS2 version? PSP version doesn't have enough spacing in the pause menu so I would need to shorten some of the text strings. It would also help me with editing the fonts.

[kotoruser]

Hi. Triple A mod, but some businesses sometimes disappear from the map. And that's in a new update. 

Edited June 9, 2023 by kotoruser

[the_1826]

3 hours ago, SuzenCZt said:

Wow! I'll definitely start again and do all collectibles. Will you release a PS2 version? PSP version doesn't have enough spacing in the pause menu so I would need to shorten some of the text strings. It would also help me with editing the fonts.

Expect PS2 version soon

2 hours ago, kotoruser said:

Hi. Triple A mod, but some businesses sometimes disappear from the map. And that's in a new update. 

[PhPmayan]

I get no missions after 'Genuine Man', is this supposed to be like that? I have only 'The made man' mission available but I don't wanna do it now (I will not spoil it for anyone why not) 

[nieldnb]

Made an account just to write

10* mod, when i saw it, i started to look after my psp. After a little charge, i was able to try it. Already did 6 missions, the AI voice is nice! So far i didnt meet with any glitches/bugs. 

There will be available soon a cheatspop too? When i tried, it loaded the original cheats to liberty city, but after enabling infinite health and ammo, the game crashes

Keep up the good work!

[the_1826]

4 hours ago, PhPmayan said:

I get no missions after 'Genuine Man', is this supposed to be like that? I have only 'The made man' mission available but I don't wanna do it now (I will not spoil it for anyone why not) 

Patch issue. Send me the save file so I can convert it to the next patch that will be available tomorrow.

2 hours ago, nieldnb said:

Made an account just to write

10* mod, when i saw it, i started to look after my psp. After a little charge, i was able to try it. Already did 6 missions, the AI voice is nice! So far i didnt meet with any glitches/bugs. 

There will be available soon a cheatspop too? When i tried, it loaded the original cheats to liberty city, but after enabling infinite health and ammo, the game crashes

Keep up the good work!

I don't think cheatspop would be available...

[PhPmayan]

56 minutes ago, the_1826 said:

Patch issue. Send me the save file so I can convert it to the next patch that will be available tomorrow.

I don't think cheatspop would be available...

Sure, there you go
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1j0XcoerwS5ryZnL_AoJUhKa8_bvDvqfA?usp=drive_link
 

Also what can I do with my saves now that there will be more patches? do I have to send it to you everytime?

Edited June 9, 2023 by PhPmayan

[the_1826]

2 hours ago, PhPmayan said:

Sure, there you go
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1j0XcoerwS5ryZnL_AoJUhKa8_bvDvqfA?usp=drive_link
 

Also what can I do with my saves now that there will be more patches? do I have to send it to you everytime?

nah, it is just the patch being big enough so fixing the save is required. sorry for that.

[Keith Ward]

I'll leave a full review once I've finished the game, but I just wanted to point out straight away that I spent half an hour driving around Saint Mark's just looking for the Pimping missions.

 

You could have just said that they were in the alley next to Ammunation, rather than just showing a shot of the most generic-looking garage in Liberty City.

[the_1826]

6 hours ago, Keith Ward said:

I'll leave a full review once I've finished the game, but I just wanted to point out straight away that I spent half an hour driving around Saint Mark's just looking for the Pimping missions.

 

You could have just said that they were in the alley next to Ammunation, rather than just showing a shot of the most generic-looking garage in Liberty City.

can just use maps in these cases https://barcode-studia.ru/sc-maps/

[unopesci]

Amazing work. Great to see quality mods coming out in 2023

[zenvezz]

Will there be a PS2 port since thats the best way to play LCS