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[Iacobellis]

It was fine, didn't see any issues.

I might have to try this out. The game always had an issue in P64 where it wouldn't stay locked at the regular framerate, which I assume is 30FPS. This caused the intro video to become abnormal and out of sync with the music, because it was being rendered in realtime as opposed to just a video on loop.

 

[nkarafo]

This fixes a lot of problems in games...

But it introduces new ones. Just don't play the Surface level in Goldeneye.

Thankfully, N64 emulators save different plugins per game so you can still use the older plugin in case of a regression.

Anyway, we are still very far from accurate N64 graphics emulation. And the "pixel accurate" plugins that exist are way too slow. And i still can't play Body Harvest without clipping.

This is what it used to look like.

You could fix that if you wanted by enabling some kind of slow framebuffer effect. I did that with the old Glide plugin and it was fixed.

 

[nkarafo]

Sorry dp.

 

[HappehLemons]

Here are N64 screenshots taken with Angrylion's Pixel Accurate plugin. No enhancements.

Yep. This is pretty much the way to go. I feel like the glide plugin isn't a huge step forward as most people think, and a lot of the problems people are mentioning are problems that have already been fixed with plugins that were released years ago if you know the correct settings. I'm banking on CEN64 and not going to touch N64 emulation until it comes out in a stable release.

 

[Mirk]

Is there any download of this without the shitty downloader attached?

 

[nkarafo]

But my 2500k OC'ed to 4.4ghz isn't fast enough for fullspeed with that. I'm waiting for that to get optimized to switch over to it.

This is the shit that bugs me about Angrylions plugin. I have a i5 4670 and even though it doesn't max any of my cores, it still runs way too slow, like at 50-60% speed. I mean, if it could just actually USE the damn core properly, it would easily be at 90% speed and if it used an extra core or two it would easily run at 100% speed with all games and without any overclocking.

So basically, this shit only uses like 15-20% of my CPU and runs like shit anyway. What a waste.


Anyway, here are the issues that still exist (or some new ones) with the new GlideN64 plugin. I suggest using the old Glide for these games at the moment. https://github.com/gonetz/GLideN64/issues

 

[GayForMaster]

Still no way to run Dinosaur Planet :/

What the fuck??? A Dinasour Planet n64 rom exists!?

 

[Professor Beef]

If by worse you mean worse graphics, then duh. Jabo's plugin "cleans" up the graphics and adds a lot of crap the real system didn't do.

But if you mean worse speeds, then of course. Pixel acurate emulation is more CPU intensive than what other plugins with fake graphics do.

By the way, if you disable the VI Filters, the games will run much faster (but they won't have the trademark blurry look). I have an i5 and Pokemon Snap runs just fine.

I don't get how that's supposed to make the new plugin appealing. You're doing a pretty bad job if that's the case.

 

[linko9]

I get nothing but a black screen with this plugin. Anyone else run into this issue?

 

[-MD-]

Only issue I have with this while playing conker is his shadow disappears and reappears constantly, don't think the original game had that problem.

 

[AuthenticM]

Are there any other amazing plugins such as this of which I should be aware ?

 

[Cleve]

No ahead-of-its-time N64 anti-aliasing? NO SALE!

Spoiler

Seriously, good work to whomever put the time into making this

You could always smear vaseline on your screen then use cling film over the top for the perfect n64 image experience.

I'm really looking forward to jumping back in to Ogre Battle 64 again after all these years.

 

[ReyVGM]

Sorry dp.

Huh? Double penet...

Oh! Double post.

Ok!

 

[Alo81]

People shouldn't throw all texture packs under the bus because they saw one bad one.

Hypatia is working on a great MM texture pack in a Wind Waker style that looks great in game.

 

[mjontrix]

Gonetz has been extremely busy this whole time fixing up the graphics plugin - and now he's going for the android port man he's amazing!

Was definitely worth backing!

 

[Dinjoralo]

Hmm, does this fix the problems with stunt racer 64? If so, then I will be a happy, nostalgic man.

 

[_woLf]

Is this file hosted anywhere that isn't super shady?

 

[Jessie.Bristol]

People shouldn't throw all texture packs under the bus because they saw one bad one.

Hypatia is working on a great MM texture pack in a Wind Waker style that looks great in game.

Wow, that Wind Waker texture pack actually looks pretty good. I may have to go through Wind Waker with that pack depending on how the rest of the game looks.

 

[Robin64]

Is this file hosted anywhere that isn't super shady?

Yeah, comfypucks rehosted it. That original host had like infinite popups and shit for me, horrible.

http://a.pomf.se/abaqrm.7z

 

[maniac-kun]

Does it work with Bomberman 64?

 

[DonMigs85]

Question, did the actual N64 use AA and AF? Been a long time since I used an actual N64 so not sure if it would be a false enhancement and I am trying to get it as accurate as possible here.

The N64 did do AA but not AF - bilinear or maybe trilinear filtering was the best it could do.
However I find that 16x AF works fine on just about any 3D N64 title, making textures look sharper and removing the shimmery effect at a distance.

 

[mgs2master2]

I'll have to check this out thanks

 

[Madao]

can someone do F-Zero X? tempted to see how it looks with this.

 

[nkarafo]

can someone do F-Zero X? tempted to see how it looks with this.

F-Zero X used to have 3 problems with almost every plugin, including the older Glide64. Glow effect from the crafts was missing, there was a strange colored aura around the craft in the acceleration/top speed screen and in some levels, the distant fog effects were missing, causing a very bad pop-up effect (like in the first Silence level).

Of all those 3 issues, the missing fog effects is fixed. So it's an improvement, yes, but these these other issues remain:

Aura around craft:

Missing glow effect on glide/glideN64:

Correct effect on angrylion, the craft looks "shiny":

Are there any alternatives to Project 64? It keeps giving me BSODs and I can't find what is causing it.

I think this issue is caused by a missing Visual C++ library. I remember having this issue too at some point and installing the correct one fixed it. However, i can't remember which one is because i have like 10+ different Visual++ libraries installed on my system (what the hell is this shit anyway with every program needing it's own, exclusive library?)

 

[Madao]

hm... well, looks like i'll be waiting for a looong time for FZX + EK to be on top form in emulation.

 

[MrCunningham]

Any chance that this works with Resident Evil 2?

 

[ResidentDante]

How is WipEout 64? That used to be messed up in emulators.

 

[Raptomex]

Was Goldeneye tested? All of the Rare games I've played had issues now that I think about it.

 

[Dr. Buni]

I think this issue is caused by a missing Visual C++ library. I remember having this issue too at some point and installing the correct one fixed it. However, i can't remember which one is because i have like 10+ different Visual++ libraries installed on my system (what the hell is this shit anyway with every program needing it's own, exclusive library?)

I see. Thanks. I guess I will have to download and install each one of the Visual++ libraries then.

 

[astonish]

However, i can't remember which one is because i have like 10+ different Visual++ libraries installed on my system (what the hell is this shit anyway with every program needing it's own, exclusive library?)

It's not each program, every version of Visual studio (including each patch like SP1, SP2, etc) has a different version of the libraries. As a developer its super annoying.

 

[CrazedProfessional]

I believe the three that fucked up the most were Mario Tennis, Mischief Makers and Killer Instinct Gold.

How are those now?

 

[Robin64]

I believe the three that fucked up the most were Mario Tennis, Mischief Makers and Killer Instinct Gold.

How are those now?

I posted some MM shots earlier in the thread. It's wonderful. Shake shake!

And Mario Tennis is in the OP.

 

[nkarafo]

I see. Thanks. I guess I will have to download and install each one of the Visual++ libraries then.

Check this link it might have the information you need.

http://forum.pj64-emu.com/showthread.php?t=3685&highlight=visual

 

[bndadm]

I cant wait to give this a ride. But does anything solve that damnable Body Harvest boat house glitch? I will have to tezt. But this is exciting to see progress.

 

[maniac-kun]

So finaly tested Bomberman 64 with Project 64 2.2 Works way better than ever before! All effects are emulated accuratly. And no glitches so far. Only problem was the sound but I fixed that with this audio plugin:

http://www.emutalk.net/threads/54522-Shunyuan-s-HLE-audio-plugin-v1-0

(Also enable HLE audio)

But I still have 2 problems with the new plugin: slowdowns from time to time and vsync is broken.

 

[nkarafo]

I cant wait to give this a ride. But does anything solve that damnable Body Harvest boat house glitch? I will have to tezt. But this is exciting to see progress.

Boat house?

I don't know what you mean but Body Harvest always had severe clipping issues that made it pretty much unplayable and this new plugin still hasn't fixed it. I think you have to use an ancient version of PJ64 to properly play this, like 1.4 or older afaik. Or a slow pixel accurate plugin, but i'm not sure.

So finaly tested Bomberman 64 with Project 64 2.2 Works way better then ever before! All effects are emulated accuratly. And no glitches so far. Only problem was the sound but I fixed that with this audio plugin:

http://www.emutalk.net/threads/54522-Shunyuan-s-HLE-audio-plugin-v1-0

(Also enable HLE audio).

Yep, this is a great plugin. I use this along with azimer's. Almost never use Jabo's anymore.

 

[maniac-kun]

The stutter and vsync problems I had disappeared as i disconnected my HD tv which was cloning the screen.

The bigger hangups still occur tho.

 

[Dr. Buni]

Check this link it might have the information you need.

http://forum.pj64-emu.com/showthread.php?t=3685&highlight=visual

Thanks! I managed to switch to full screen without the computer crashing, so I guess the issue was fixed.

 

[Timu]

I believe the three that fucked up the most were Mario Tennis, Mischief Makers and Killer Instinct Gold.

How are those now?

Yeah I wonder about KI Gold as well.

 

[nick nacc]

My barometer for these updates is usually Yoshis story or Win back! How they running?

 

[Seik]

Pixel perfect is kinda cool, but since most N64 games are 3D and not sprites, I prefer to ajust the native resolution to good resolutions.

And holy shit, Mischief Makers!

 

[nkarafo]

My barometer for these updates is usually Yoshis story or Win back! How they running?

I really want to test Yoshi's Story because older plugins had issues with the water surface, however i do not have a completed save for this game, can't transfer one from the cart and i can't find a save on the net.

So i have to actually play the thing until i find a level to test

 

[Raptomex]

Just tested this. Goldeneye still doesn't run too well. Maybe others are having better luck?

 

[Green Yoshi]

I only get a black screen (I use Project64 2.0). Have enabled the plugin in the settings. Jabo's Direct3D works.

 

[Cow Mengde]

This is beautiful!

 

[linko9]

I only get a black screen (I use Project64 2.0). Have enabled the plugin in the settings. Jabo's Direct3D works.

Same problem here. Doesn't work on PJ64 2.2 or earlier. From googling, it seems a few other people have this problem, but it doesn't look like a solution is known yet.

 

[nkarafo]

Just tested this. Goldeneye still doesn't run too well. Maybe others are having better luck?

Yes, it doesn't look very good. Jabo plugin looks better with this game IMO.

 

[Chinbo37]

Emulation is always a bit of a touchy subject.

I wish there was a wiki where you just search a game and it shows you:

- best emulator
- best plug ins
- best settings


Something like http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Home but for emulation.

 

[M3d10n]

Question, did the actual N64 use AA and AF? Been a long time since I used an actual N64 so not sure if it would be a false enhancement and I am trying to get it as accurate as possible here.

Edge-antialiasing, a very ancient form of AA present in early 3D cards. Depends on polygon drawing order to work because it involves fading the polygons out at their edges based on coverage. Looks like 4X MSAA, when it works.

About AF, the first consoles to feature it were the Xbox and the GameCube (and even then it was used sparingly). The N64 had mipmapping support, but it was expensive (and generally useless since the texture were often very low res). I'm not sure if it had trilinear filtered mipmaps.

 

[Raptomex]

Yes, it doesn't look very good. Jabo plugin looks better with this game IMO.

Yeah, shame.