2024-06-02 22:34:33 +02:00
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# Spice2x DLL Patching
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!!! note ""
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2024-06-02 23:43:16 +02:00
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Last updated: June 6th, 2024
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2024-06-02 22:34:33 +02:00
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Known spice2x patchers: [External resources](/externalresources#spice2x-patchers)
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!!! warning "Compatibility"
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This patching method only is for [spice2x supported games](https://github.com/spice2x/spice2x.github.io/wiki/List-of-supported-games).
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Please make sure you're using the latest release for [spice2x](https://spice2x.github.io/).
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**Note: As of writing, you need to use the latest beta release as the feature has not yet been pushed to stable.**
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!!! danger "Before proceeding"
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**It is highly recommended to use an unpatched DLL as your base!**
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If you've already patched your game through other methods *([web patching](/extras/patchweb) or [hex editing](/extras/hexguide))*,
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**Please replace your game's DLL with the original**.
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### Getting Started
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!!! tip ""
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**The following guide works the same regardless of which spice2x compatible game you're using.**
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In this case we will be using a clean SDVX installation as a reference, with the following folder structure.
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<img src="/img/patchsp2x/1.png">
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#### Importing Patches from URL
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!!! tip ""
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Open `spicecfg.exe` and head to the `Patches` tab.
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<img src="/img/patchsp2x/2.png">
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!!! tip ""
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By default no patches will be available, we need to import some.
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Click on `Import from URL`.
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A new popup will appear, in which you should paste your preferred patcher's URL.
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At time of writing `https://p.eagate.turksigara.net/resources/` is the most up-to-date for SDVX.
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After pasting your URL in, click on `Import`.
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If patching fails, it most likely is because the URL you provided doesn't support your game's version.
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<img src="/img/patchsp2x/3.png">
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#### Picking Patches
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!!! danger "Important"
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**As a general rule of thumb, if you're not sure what a patch does or you're not absolutely certain you need it, leave it alone**.
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!!! tip ""
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After a successful import, your patches should now show up inside spice2x.
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A new `Patches` folder has also been created, containing a `.json` file with your available patches for offline use.
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<img src="/img/patchsp2x/4.png">
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!!! tip ""
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Now you may pick and choose desired patches!
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For game-specific instructions, refer to their respective dedicated pages.
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#### Auto apply / Overwrite game files
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!!! tip "Auto apply (recommended)"
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After picking your patches, it is **strongly recommended** to tick the `Auto apply patches on game start` box.
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Doing so will keep your game files intact until you start it, at which point your selected patches will apply.
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Upon closing the game your game's files will be restored.
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!!! warning "Overwrite game files"
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You also have the option to `Overwrite game files`, which will **permanently modify your game files**.
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This is **NOT** recommended unless you have a good reason to do so.
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A backup of your original dll will be created, however it is recommended to make your own!
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