Need help with Sonic Adventures 2

[Dukelord]

Boot Disk

http://rapidshare.com/files/8739219/dcbd12.rar


Parts


http://rapidshare.com/files/8974417/dcsa2-by-tsnshare.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/8974419/dcsa2-by-tsnshare.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/8974418/dcsa2-by-tsnshare.part3.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/8974421/dcsa2-by-tsnshare.part4.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/8974426/dcsa2-by-tsnshare.part5.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/8974428/dcsa2-by-tsnshare.part6.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/8974380/dcsa2-by-tsnshare.part7.rar

Please I have extracted and combined the 00* files....I get e-sonic2 with no extension....Pls what is the extension? I wanna use with nullDC....thanks

[dreamer cab]

Try .cdi or .nrg. It should be one of those.

[Dukelord]

I tried both formats, when I try to load with nullDC, I get the error message which says that..."Selected image failed to load"....which means it's the wrong extension.

*BUMP*....PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME!!! I SPENT ALL NIGHT DOWNLOADING THIS :sadsmiley:

[dreamer cab]

The image is not self booting. Did you download the first link - boot disc?

You need to load the boot disc first. Then load the sonic image. Let me know
which ext works so I can make a note.

This is supposed to be in the troubleshooting section....you've been a member
long enough to know. I will move this later.

Good luck!!

[Dukelord]

Sorry for putting it in the wrong section...how do I use a boot disk then a file with nulldc?

Boot Disk

Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/8739219/dcbd12.rar


Parts


Code:

http://rapidshare.com/files/8974417/dcsa2-by-tsnshare.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/8974419/dcsa2-by-tsnshare.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/8974418/dcsa2-by-tsnshare.part3.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/8974421/dcsa2-by-tsnshare.part4.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/8974426/dcsa2-by-tsnshare.part5.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/8974428/dcsa2-by-tsnshare.part6.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/8974380/dcsa2-by-tsnshare.part7.rar

Please I downloaded all files...I get a boot disk and a file called e-sonic2 without any extension....Please can someone give me a very detailed explanation on how to use with nullDC (Dreamcast Emulator)? Thanks

[M0on]

you've been breaking rules long enough to know.
Fixed :(, I think it's time...
M.

[Dukelord]

The image is not self booting. Did you download the first link - boot disc?

You need to load the boot disc first. Then load the sonic image. Let me know
which ext works so I can make a note.

This is supposed to be in the troubleshooting section....you've been a member
long enough to know. I will move this later.

Good luck!!

I've tried .nrg and .cdi, no luck.....Any suggestions?

[dreamer cab]

Please I downloaded all files...I get a boot disk and a file called e-sonic2 without any extension....Please can someone give me a very detailed explanation on how to use with nullDC (Dreamcast Emulator)? Thanks

I only use a real DC. Not too familiar with nullDC, but after some searching -
here is what I found.
Normally first you mount Utopia Boot Disk...then when it tells you to please insert back up CD, you just unmount Utopia and mount up the game that's not selfbooting. Then it should work.

BTW..was that you posting on emuforums? haha
Google is your friend.

MOon be nice:biggrin:

[Dukelord]

I only use a real DC. Not too familiar with nullDC, but after some searching -
here is what I found.


BTW..was that you posting on emuforums? haha
Google is your friend.

MOon be nice:biggrin:

Sorry for being such a noob but do you mean mount with daemon tools? I've done that...This is so annoying....i"ve been on this for over 3 hrs now....i wish someone can upload a selfboot on rapidshare.com...I'm seriously contemplating deleting this...turning out to be a bloody waste of time...pardon my French.

[M0on]

MOon be nice:biggrin:
Sorry, we tried that already :dontcare:.
M.

[Dukelord]

Sorry, we tried that already. Go through his posts and you'll see what I mean :dontcare:.

The theorem goes like this: my kindness = 1/someone's ignorance...
M.

Listen and listen very carefully cos I'm gonna say this only once....nobody asked you to come to this thread and start playing the arrogance game....if you can't be of any help then pls piss off.....i never sent you a PM asking for help, so I don't know what the hell your problem is.....i say this in the nicest way possible...No offense meant....Get out of my thread!!!

[M0on]

lulz, it's not an arrogance game, It follow the rules game. You've been
ignoring those for a while now, despite other pplz reminding you to follow
them constantly.

Sorry, if my previous post sounded arrogant - definitely not it's point, so I'm gonna edit it.

No worries, this is my last post in this thread, just wanted to make things clearer :),
M.

[Dukelord]

lulz, it's not an arrogance game, It follow the rules game. You've been
ignoring those for a while now, despite other pplz reminding you to follow
them constantly.

No worries, this is my last post in this thread, just wanted to make things clearer :),
M.

I clearly admitted breaking the rules to dreamer cab and apologised so was all this "holier than thou" shit necessary from you....Please this better be your last post to me ever.I don't need this arrogance crap from you or anyone....Have a nice life.

[SinWithMe]

I clearly admitted breaking the rules to dreamer cab and apologised so was all this "holier than thou" shit necessary from you....Please this better be your last post to me ever.I don't need this arrogance crap from you or anyone....Have a nice life.
It's not arrogance or any of that shit.People have been ignoring the rules way to much to even consider one would make a simple mistake.It's annoying to see people break the rules and instead of shutting the hell up act like they didn't do anything wrong,I don't mean you since you apologised...I mean in general.

M0on has just tried to help,so nobody would send emails to the admin pretending they haven't done shit and got banned (I don't really warn people)...like they do sometimes.

Hope you understand and solve your Dreamcast problem.

[dreamer cab]

After much searching....what happened while I was away? Yikes!!...some
versions of nullDC only support selfboot images, not sure which one you have.

Are you booting images off CD or mounting them via Deamon?

Hey, maybe try Exoboot (http://snesorama.us/board/showpost.php?p=208073&postcount=1) to make the image selfboot for emus.

Not sure what else to try...let me know if that works.

[Dukelord]

It's not arrogance or any of that shit.People have been ignoring the rules way to much to even consider one would make a simple mistake.It's annoying to see people break the rules and instead of shutting the hell up act like they didn't do anything wrong,I don't mean you since you apologised...I mean in general.

M0on has just tried to help,so nobody would send emails to the admin pretending they haven't done shit and got banned (I don't really warn people)...like they do sometimes.

Hope you understand and solve your Dreamcast problem.

I understand and I apologise to M0on for overreacting....I'm just frustrated....i always wanted to play this game...I spent the whole night downloading it cos my Internet speed is crappy....I've been on it for over 4 hours now and frankly I'm tired...Thanks for your words...I'll never break the rules again.

After much searching....what happened while I was away? Yikes!!...some
versions of nullDC only support selfboot images, not sure which one you have.

Are you booting images off CD or mounting them via Deamon?

Hey, maybe try Exoboot (http://snesorama.us/board/showpost.php?p=208073&postcount=1) to make the image selfboot for emus.

Not sure what else to try...let me know if that works.

I use the latest version of nullDC...the problem is that I don't know the extension of e-sonic2, all the extensions I've tried don't work...

I'm mounting via daemon

I can't use exoboot wiithout getting the proper extension for e-sonic2....

Btw this seems to be the source of the rapidshare Sonic Adventures 2 version on snesorama that I downloaded....http://www.trfighters.net/konu.php?t=8930&sid=17c5a638245fcda2fa4d2cebe9e9272d

The explanation on how to use seems to be in Turkish...If someone can translate....

Thanks for your help dreamer....you're cool:)

Sorry for double posting, i assumed the two consecutive posts will automatically automerge

[SinWithMe]

Btw this seems to be the source of the rapidshare Sonic Adventures 2 version on snesorama that I downloaded....http://www.trfighters.net/konu.php?t=8930&sid=17c5a638245fcda2fa4d2cebe9e9272d

The explanation on how to use seems to be in Turkish...If someone can translate....

PM Cleidophoros and ask him to translate.

[Dukelord]

Thanks for the heads up...I'll send him a PM now...

[M0on]

I apologise to M0on for overreacting....
Seems like I overreacted as well... sorry for that, so apology accepted and
I hope you will accept mine :).

The file format is probably *.bin (like written in the trfighters place), so try
that one. Don't forget that you need your dc_flash to be converted to
NTSC-U before playing using NullDC. Try the utopia -> sonic 2 mounting/unmounting
sequence with these settings.

If nothing works for you, even after Cleidos answers, as a last resort, you
can download the GDI version I uploaded around a month ago... it's very
heavy though (almost 1GB).

I hope this helps :biggrin:,
M.

[dreamer cab]

Your image appears to be an Echelon image. Here is the info file....
__|_____ __________________________________________________ _______|__
| .|
: _ ___ _________ - E C H E L O N - .::|
___ ________ _______ __ / ___ ________________ _________ _________
_____ \/ _/ / _/___ _____ \ /_/ _ \__\ _ \
_/ / _/ | / \_/ / // / _____ / / / //
// ____// |_// / // _____/ _/_/ // / / /
\_________\_________/_____/_____/\_________/\____\______/_____/_____/_____/
-rtx/art
__|_______________________________________________ __________ _____|__
| |
`- Proudly Presents:

Game.....: Sonic Adventure 2 (C) Sega / Sonic Team

Origin...: USA - NTSC - Filename.....: E-SONIC2.001
Released.: June 20th, 2001 - Format.......: DiscJuggler (CDI)
Platform.: Sega Dreamcast (DC) - CD(s)........: 1
CD1 Info.: 36 RARS / 80 MINS - Ripped.......: Read Rip Notes

- --- Release Notes ------------------------------------------------>

CHOOSE WHETHER TO SAVE THE WORLD OR CONQUER IT!

Introducing Sonic Adventure 2, the latest Sonic masterpiece, where
you play as Sonic, Tails, or Knuckles and attempt to save the
world-OR-play as Shadow, Dr. Robotnik, or Rouge and conquer all who
stand in your way. Mistaken for a villain and kidnapped by a
military squad, Sonic must escape his captors and discover who is
responsible for all his trouble. Jump into the action and check out
Sonic's new moves as he grinds rails, swings from poles, and
somersaults past the bad guys. Running at a smooth 60 frames per
second, and containing over 30 action stages, Sonic Adventure 2 is
the perfect way to celebrate Sonic's 10th Birthday-that's right,
this June, we commemorate Sonic's 10 years of super fun and super
speed. Join the fun and get ready for Sonic's biggest adventure yet!

Game Features:

- 6 Playable Characters: Play as hero favorites Sonic, Knuckles or
Tails; or try one of the new villainous characters: Shadow, Rouge,
or Dr. Robotnik.

- 2-player Mode: Compete head-to-head in 3 different modes of
2-player action.

- More than 30 Stages: Action-packed and more than you can handle.

- New Moves: Grind down rails, grab ledges, or swing from poles.

- Improved Chao: Smarter and cuter than ever, Chaos can be collected
and used to open unique features and mini-games.


That would lead me to beleive it is supposed to be a CDI file. Try using Exo
with .cdi ext.

You could try this copy Sonic 2 (J) (http://snesorama.us/board/showpost.php?p=218499&postcount=1). It is a GDI dump aka exact copy of the original, read the post as to how to use.

Sonic 2 was a large game that doesn't fit on a normal CD. The rips out there
are so so to say the least - graphical errors and such. I bought a commercial
copy years ago because of this. Sorry for all the trouble, I know how
frustrating it can get. Other problem images are Vanishing Point, Shenmue 2,
and Maken X. Plus there are issues with nullDC beta 1.6. In time they will
get better. And it doesn't help when posters upload crap without info.


I hope that your experience today does not deter you from visiting SOR.

[M0on]

I've checked the first part of this image:
First extract with Winrar, you'll get the 6 *.00x parts (x is 1 to 6).
Then use Winrar (7-zip maybe) on the first part of the 00x files, and you'll
get a *.cdi image.

M.

[Cleidophoros]

*rar archive
*001 archive
*bin
non-selfboot

says so in that page.

[Dukelord]

This is Cleidophoros's translation

archive is double-packed.
extract rar archive, you will get 001 archive.
extract that too, you will get .bin file.
game is not selfboot. use Dreamcast Boot Disc v1.2.cdi.

hope this helps.

The file format is probably *.bin (like written in the trfighters place), so try that one.

The funny thing is that after I extract the 001 archive, I get only one file called e-sonic2, if that is a .bin file, where is the .cue file?

Seems like I overreacted as well... sorry for that, so apology accepted and I hope you will accept mine .

Apology accepted mate...thanks:thumbsup:

Don't forget that you need your dc_flash to be converted to
NTSC-U before playing using NullDC.

I have that mate :thumbsup:...thanks

Try the utopia -> sonic 2 mounting/unmounting
sequence with these settings.

I wish someone would give me a detailed explanation of this using nullDC....men I'm such a noob :boink4:

If nothing works for you, even after Cleidos answers, as a last resort, you can download the GDI version I uploaded around a month ago... it's very heavy though (almost 1GB)

I'm seriously considering this...I hope it's on rapidshare.com...if so, pls give me link.

That would lead me to beleive it is supposed to be a CDI file. Try using Exo with .cdi ext.

Yeah I read the .nfo file that came with thr extract and I tried the .cdi extension....I'll try it again with exo and let you know how it goes.

You could try this copy Sonic 2 (J). It is a GDI dump aka exact copy of the original, read the post as to how to use.

It's a Jap copy....Is English spoken and is it self-boot?

I've checked the first part of this image:
First extract with Winrar, you'll get the 6 *.00x parts (x is 1 to 6).
Then use Winrar (7-zip maybe) on the first part of the 00x files, and you'll
get a *.cdi image.

M.

I don't think it's .cdi cos when I try nullDc, I get this error message......"Selected image failed to load"....

[M0on]

I wish someone would give me a detailed explanation of this using nullDC....men I'm such a noob :boink4:
I only meant what Dreamer Cab posted earlier:
Normally first you mount Utopia Boot Disk...then when it tells you to please insert back up CD, you just unmount Utopia and mount up the game that's not selfbooting. Then it should work.It's a Jap copy....Is English spoken and is it self-boot?
That's the GDI dump I uploaded. If you go to the thread, you'll see that it's
multilingual (not written, but English is one of the languages included). In
addition, GDI dumps are selfboot by default (because they're perfect dumps
and don't require tricks to make 'em boot).

Lastly... it's on rapidshare :thumbsup:.
M.

[Dukelord]

I only meant what Dreamer Cab posted earlier:

That's the GDI dump I uploaded. If you go to the thread, you'll see that it's
multilingual (not written, but English is one of the languages included). In
addition, GDI dumps are selfboot by default (because they're perfect dumps
and don't require tricks to make 'em boot).

Lastly... it's on rapidshare :thumbsup:.
M.

I tried what dreamer cab says....Oh well.....I guess I'm gonna spend tonight downloading your version....Thanks for your help.

[dreamer cab]

If you use MOon's image, make sure you read all of his post.
There are some settings you have to change.

Good luck!! What a day.:eyemouth:

After all that - I'm glad I have a few Dreamcasts.:lol:
+173 commercial DC [NTSC-U] games....no probs.
I collected the backups just in case.:biggrin:

Keep Dreamin'

[Dukelord]

Thanks man :thumbsup: