Yes, sorry, HELP, please.

willsanders · 07-07-2009, 11:07 AM

Like a mage overwhelmed by goblins, I've trawled various forums for a solution, and am hoping to find my 'sunfire' somewhere on here.

Love BG2, absolutely love it. I've used DLTCEP briefly, well, to be honest, I'm completely incompetent, able only to create an item. Understand the basics of computers, and pretty well versed in BG2.

Here's what I want to do: I want to change the music in the Order of the Radiant Heart from whatever it is, to James Brown's 'The Boss'. I know. Don't stop reading.

Couple of issues. First, locating the file that's the music for the Order of the Radiant Heart. Second, converting an .mpeg file to an .acm file. Then it's rename, replace, and fingers crossed.

So, is it possible? I'm sure it is. Converting .mpeg to .acm, is however, going to be a pain isn't it? I can't find a program that'll do it. Don't tell me, you can't. An .acm file is something so far removed from an .mpeg, or even a sound file, that I'm going to have to plum the depths of DLTCEP for a couple of months to sort this one out.

Any help would be massively appreciated. You know what it's like, posting on a forum is the last resort. I've looked extensively and simply can't find anything. So thankyou.

Will

ElfBane · 07-07-2009, 07:37 PM

Welcome to Ironworks!

This is not a modding communuty, BUT one of our members does do mods. His name is the Six of Spades. He checks these boards regularly, and I'm sure he can lead you to the proper modding community.

Go here..
http://files.uberdownloads.com/apps/...uct=mediacoder

This claims to be a free .mpeg to .wav converter. If this program does indeed work,,then you can use DLTCEP to convert .wav to .acm.

willsanders · 07-08-2009, 05:28 AM

Thanks very much ElfBane, really appreciate it. I'll try and get in contact with SixofSpades, as you suggest, as my knowledge of DLTCEP is extremely limited. The .mpeg to .wav program has worked, so thanks again.

Illumina Drathiran'ar · 07-08-2009, 06:44 AM

For ease of use, you can get the Infinity Sound Converter. I've used it to convert .acm files to .wav files, but it can apparently convert .wav files to .acm files as well.

Go here and scroll down to ISC. It should work, and it's pretty easy to use.

http://www.teambg.eu/?page=tools&cat=32

willsanders · 07-08-2009, 10:14 AM

Thanks alot, the program seems to be exactly what I'm looking for. However! I find the .wav I want to convert to .acm (or vice versa), I can view its details, play it, but when I go to convert it, it asks me to 'specify output file' which is, I assume, where I want to save the new file to. I type a new name for it, and two pop ups appear - 'file not found', followed by, 'file successfully converted'. I'm left with nothing. I've tried specifying the current file location, incase it doesn't copy, but overwrites the current file, but the same thing happens.

I assume I'm just being completely stupid, but do you know what I'm doing wrong? Thanks for your help with this Illumina.

SixOfSpades · 07-08-2009, 05:09 PM

DLTCEP is something of a beast to use (it has a lot of bells & whistles), but once you get the hang of it it's straightforward enough. You can download it from here:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/gemrb/files/
And read a tutorial on it here:
http://forums.gibberlings3.net/index.php?showtopic=5895

True, you could probably just send your .WAV to somebody who already knows DLTCEP, and they can convert it, and send it back to you, but that would take just as much time/effort as getting DLTCEP for yourself, and besides, you may very well need DLTCEP to put the completed .ACM into a musiclist anyway. (It might not be as simple as renaming a file, I've never messed with the music.)

ElfBane was a bit too kind--To date, I have done "mod." I hassle and nag other modders with their projects as well, of course, but that's not the same thing.

If you have any further modding questions, go to either Pocket Plane Forums:
http://forums.pocketplane.net/
Or the Gibberlings Three:
http://forums.gibberlings3.net/
Most questions you could possibly have have already been answered, there's probably even a tutorial on the subject.

07-07-2009, 11:07 AM	#1
willsanders Welcomed New User Join Date: February 8, 2007 Location: Folkestone Age: 39 Posts: 3	Yes, sorry, HELP, please. Like a mage overwhelmed by goblins, I've trawled various forums for a solution, and am hoping to find my 'sunfire' somewhere on here. Love BG2, absolutely love it. I've used DLTCEP briefly, well, to be honest, I'm completely incompetent, able only to create an item. Understand the basics of computers, and pretty well versed in BG2. Here's what I want to do: I want to change the music in the Order of the Radiant Heart from whatever it is, to James Brown's 'The Boss'. I know. Don't stop reading. Couple of issues. First, locating the file that's the music for the Order of the Radiant Heart. Second, converting an .mpeg file to an .acm file. Then it's rename, replace, and fingers crossed. So, is it possible? I'm sure it is. Converting .mpeg to .acm, is however, going to be a pain isn't it? I can't find a program that'll do it. Don't tell me, you can't. An .acm file is something so far removed from an .mpeg, or even a sound file, that I'm going to have to plum the depths of DLTCEP for a couple of months to sort this one out. Any help would be massively appreciated. You know what it's like, posting on a forum is the last resort. I've looked extensively and simply can't find anything. So thankyou. Will

07-07-2009, 07:37 PM	#2
ElfBane Mephistopheles Join Date: March 21, 2004 Location: Cape Canaveral, FL Age: 69 Posts: 1,443	Re: Yes, sorry, HELP, please. Welcome to Ironworks! This is not a modding communuty, BUT one of our members does do mods. His name is the Six of Spades. He checks these boards regularly, and I'm sure he can lead you to the proper modding community. Go here.. http://files.uberdownloads.com/apps/...uct=mediacoder This claims to be a free .mpeg to .wav converter. If this program does indeed work,,then you can use DLTCEP to convert .wav to .acm. __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759. Iraq and Afghan fatalities: 6,855 and counting. Silence IS consent. Last edited by ElfBane; 07-07-2009 at 07:48 PM. Reason: more info

07-08-2009, 05:28 AM	#3
willsanders Welcomed New User Join Date: February 8, 2007 Location: Folkestone Age: 39 Posts: 3	Re: Yes, sorry, HELP, please. Thanks very much ElfBane, really appreciate it. I'll try and get in contact with SixofSpades, as you suggest, as my knowledge of DLTCEP is extremely limited. The .mpeg to .wav program has worked, so thanks again.

07-08-2009, 06:44 AM	#4
Illumina Drathiran'ar Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2002 Location: I can see the Manhattan skyline from my window. Age: 38 Posts: 4,673	Re: Yes, sorry, HELP, please. For ease of use, you can get the Infinity Sound Converter. I've used it to convert .acm files to .wav files, but it can apparently convert .wav files to .acm files as well. Go here and scroll down to ISC. It should work, and it's pretty easy to use. http://www.teambg.eu/?page=tools&cat=32 __________________ http://cavestory.org PLAY THIS GAME. Seriously. http://xkcd.com/386/ http://www.xkcd.com/406/ My heart is like my coffee. Black, bitter, icy, and with a straw.

07-08-2009, 10:14 AM	#5
willsanders Welcomed New User Join Date: February 8, 2007 Location: Folkestone Age: 39 Posts: 3	Re: Yes, sorry, HELP, please. Thanks alot, the program seems to be exactly what I'm looking for. However! I find the .wav I want to convert to .acm (or vice versa), I can view its details, play it, but when I go to convert it, it asks me to 'specify output file' which is, I assume, where I want to save the new file to. I type a new name for it, and two pop ups appear - 'file not found', followed by, 'file successfully converted'. I'm left with nothing. I've tried specifying the current file location, incase it doesn't copy, but overwrites the current file, but the same thing happens. I assume I'm just being completely stupid, but do you know what I'm doing wrong? Thanks for your help with this Illumina.

07-08-2009, 05:09 PM	#6
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 46 Posts: 6,901	Re: Yes, sorry, HELP, please. DLTCEP is something of a beast to use (it has a lot of bells & whistles), but once you get the hang of it it's straightforward enough. You can download it from here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/gemrb/files/ And read a tutorial on it here: http://forums.gibberlings3.net/index.php?showtopic=5895 True, you could probably just send your .WAV to somebody who already knows DLTCEP, and they can convert it, and send it back to you, but that would take just as much time/effort as getting DLTCEP for yourself, and besides, you may very well need DLTCEP to put the completed .ACM into a musiclist anyway. (It might not be as simple as renaming a file, I've never messed with the music.) ElfBane was a bit too kind--To date, I have done "mod." I hassle and nag other modders with their projects as well, of course, but that's not the same thing. If you have any further modding questions, go to either Pocket Plane Forums: http://forums.pocketplane.net/ Or the Gibberlings Three: http://forums.gibberlings3.net/ Most questions you could possibly have have already been answered, there's probably even a tutorial on the subject. __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

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