Is there a way to disable the transitions before the cutscenes or the level start ?

Lumberjack · 29-03-20, 20:53

Hello

I just wanted to ask a stupid question : with the PC version of Tomb Raider III, is there a way to disable the fades when a cutscene begins and before a level starts ?

To understand what I'm talking about, see these pictures :

If I ask this question, it's because I would like to capture some of these cutscenes with Fraps, but it would be better without these transitions

It's strange, because these fades don't exist on the PS1 version.

Thanks for your help !

mizuno_suisei · 29-03-20, 22:04

The most seamless way to do this would be to make dummy level files of Lara in a black room - hitting the finish trigger (as if it was a normal level transitioning into a cutscene). You'll then get a "black" fade to cutscene. This could be applied to every level that has a cutscene after it

Lumberjack · 29-03-20, 22:48

Thank you for your answer !

But I'm not sure that I understood what you said

Sorry.

Did you think in a level editor ?

In fact, I had a similar idea : to replace the images in the "pix" folder by black images. But it's only if I haven't another solution

It would be better if I could have no fade, like the PS1 version.

mizuno_suisei · 30-03-20, 00:32

Ah yes that's what I mean aswell. Change the pix images to be completely black- that will help for some cutscenes.

A better explanation of my other idea though.
For example -

JUNGLE.tr2 is the first level (India) before the cutscene where Lara meets Crazy Tony.

Create a completely new level - place Lara in the middle make all the walls BLACK. place a finish level trigger somewhere. Overwrite Jungle.tr2.

Load it - instead of the original level, Lara will be alone in a black room. Step on finish trigger to trigger cutscene. You will have a BLACK>CUTSCENE fade instead of a GAMEPLAY>CUTSCENE fade. It's not optimal but it's your only option.

I wouldn't bother repeating about the PSX thing lol. The engines are completely different.

You COULD use epsxe at max settings?

Lumberjack · 30-03-20, 08:08

I understand now. Your idea is good !

I prefer to stay on the PC version, more cute !

29-03-20, 20:53	#1
Lumberjack Hobbyist Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: France Posts: 72	Is there a way to disable the transitions before the cutscenes or the level start ? Hello I just wanted to ask a stupid question : with the PC version of Tomb Raider III, is there a way to disable the fades when a cutscene begins and before a level starts ? To understand what I'm talking about, see these pictures : If I ask this question, it's because I would like to capture some of these cutscenes with Fraps, but it would be better without these transitions It's strange, because these fades don't exist on the PS1 version. Thanks for your help ! Last edited by Lumberjack; 04-04-20 at 17:27. Reason: Images posted on Imgur

29-03-20, 22:04	#2
mizuno_suisei Relic Hunter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 6,234	The most seamless way to do this would be to make dummy level files of Lara in a black room - hitting the finish trigger (as if it was a normal level transitioning into a cutscene). You'll then get a "black" fade to cutscene. This could be applied to every level that has a cutscene after it __________________ Australian, Japanese speaking TR addict.

29-03-20, 22:48	#3
Lumberjack Hobbyist Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: France Posts: 72	Thank you for your answer ! But I'm not sure that I understood what you said Sorry. Did you think in a level editor ? In fact, I had a similar idea : to replace the images in the "pix" folder by black images. But it's only if I haven't another solution It would be better if I could have no fade, like the PS1 version. Last edited by Lumberjack; 29-03-20 at 22:54.

30-03-20, 00:32	#4
mizuno_suisei Relic Hunter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 6,234	Ah yes that's what I mean aswell. Change the pix images to be completely black- that will help for some cutscenes. A better explanation of my other idea though. For example - JUNGLE.tr2 is the first level (India) before the cutscene where Lara meets Crazy Tony. Create a completely new level - place Lara in the middle make all the walls BLACK. place a finish level trigger somewhere. Overwrite Jungle.tr2. Load it - instead of the original level, Lara will be alone in a black room. Step on finish trigger to trigger cutscene. You will have a BLACK>CUTSCENE fade instead of a GAMEPLAY>CUTSCENE fade. It's not optimal but it's your only option. I wouldn't bother repeating about the PSX thing lol. The engines are completely different. You COULD use epsxe at max settings? __________________ Australian, Japanese speaking TR addict.

30-03-20, 08:08	#5
Lumberjack Hobbyist Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: France Posts: 72	I understand now. Your idea is good ! I prefer to stay on the PC version, more cute ! Last edited by Lumberjack; 30-03-20 at 08:30.