Re3 classic REbirth patch voting poll
2 years ago
Colombia

-> VOTE HERE: https://forms.gle/Muwv6h1YgmXKoTzm9 <-

Hello Re3 runners, as most of you know by now, a new re3 patch has been released(Re3 REbirth patch). This post will discuss the benefits that the patch brings compared to running the older versions as well as calling all runners to cast their vote. The community will decide whether this patch should be accepted in the same existing categories, accepted as extra categories, or just rejected. Please remember you can only vote if you are an active re3 classic PC!! runner! that is you have a run already accepted and verified in the boards or your run is pending on verification and gets accepted. Voting poll - https://forms.gle/Muwv6h1YgmXKoTzm9

The REbirth patch was developed by @GeminiREbirth who was also the author of the re1 and re2 patches. You can find it for free on his website: https://appleofeden.de-doc.com/index.php/downloads/resident-evil-3-classic-rebirth/

All the features that the patch brings to the game are listed below:

  • Compatibility for Mediakite, Sourcenext, Chinese and Taiwanese versions.
  • Ability to save unlimitedly at any point in the game (it has some limitations e.g. saving at ‘in-game cutscenes’), you could only save 15 times in the older versions.
  • Less input lag due to more responsiveness. THIS MIGHT REQUIRE the runner to adapt as the game runs differently(smoother).
  • Own integrated resetting key(no need of extra software), own integrated SRT that shows boss/enemy HP, player HP and ammo, and own integrated GLT(no need of extra software)
  • Only two keys can be mapped to the same action(in the older versions you are able to map several keys for a single action)
  • Ability to reset even when you’re at the credits of the game.
  • Includes a full English translation (movies will still retain Japanese game title and subtitles) or can be used with Chinese and Taiwanese versions if the correct data is detected.
  • Improves the general compatibility on modern operating systems with no extra fiddling, lowers the system requirements (can literally run on a toaster), and improves/stabilizes performance for a smoother game experience.
  • Replaces DirectDraw 5.00 with DirectX 9, for modern GPU support, and forces the game to run in 32 bits instead of 16 bits.
  • Replaces DirectSound with XAudio 2.9, which takes care of random crashes at door transitions and fixes looping issues with all music and some samples.
  • Replaces DirectInput 5.00 with XInput, DirectInput 8.00, and Raw Input. This improves compatibility with most game controllers and reduces laggy/missed inputs.
  • Replaces DirectShow video playback with a custom video player that doesn’t depend on deprecated Microsoft technologies. No codecs required, FFmpeg takes care of SourceNext dvds/rawvideo and Mediakite mpeg, and it also adds native MP4 + AAC support for video packs.
  • Optionally fixes rendering issues like wobbly polygons and warped textures.
  • Restores all rasterization effects such as screen shakes, TV static, and special fades.
  • Adds an option to display backgrounds at the same resolution as masking sprites to have a more faithful PlayStation-like experience.
  • Adds a series of QOL optional toggles like door removal, favorable RNG for puzzles and enemy placements, and univocal outfit names.
  • Reintegrates The Mercenaries extra mode with an option in the title screen, removing the need for a dedicated executable.
  • Reintegrates the PlayStation option screen and gives it functional PC settings.

This patch makes the game about 2 seconds faster compared to older versions (tested by several runners), some may consider this a lot some may not, that’s why you need to vote.

Doors display a fade but that's just a missing effect on PC, otherwise, the game would freeze instead. What is really different with doors is that some became faster or slower depending on music changes, which in some cases are present on Sourcenext. The 2-second estimate takes these door changes already into account.

For example, the doors/cinematics that change are shown below for any% (for other categories these doors are the same but there might be a couple of extra doors that change):

https://imgur.com/R2y8Ij6.png

All the installation steps for the patch are listed on Gemini’s website: https://appleofeden.de-doc.com/index.php/downloads/resident-evil-3-classic-rebirth/ if you want a more in-depth sept by step guide check out Levi’s video tutorial in how to install it -

If you have something to say about the patch feel free to but please make sure that is something related to the topic and also make 100% sure it hasn’t been covered on Gemini's website. Please refrain from unnecessary comments to avoid drama if you disagree just vote no and that’s it.

-> VOTE HERE: https://forms.gle/Muwv6h1YgmXKoTzm9 <-

Edited by the author 2 years ago
NaifuFlowers, LeviTheRelentless and 11 others like this

@Secret when will the results be announced?

Colombia

Hey @Holysoul sir, should be on the 23rd a few hours after the poll ends which is at 2 pm GMT-5.

United Kingdom

Looking forward to seeing the results, very good patch regardless.

giaNco and se3cret like this
Illinois, USA

I tried this patch out the other week and really enjoyed it. Just felt like a more stable version of the game, other than that just some cool quality of life bonus things. Was able to run the game in window without any lag. I usually have to run the game in full screen for smoothest experience but that is now a thing of the past with this patch.

SonBeto, giaNco, and se3cret like this
England

The anticipation is killing me, I am only in practice atm with knife only but man the patch is great. I could never get the Chinese or Taiwan versions to work at all, so at current it stands my only chance to get involved. But it is not all about me - I get that! Thanks for doing this>

SonBeto, giaNco, and se3cret like this
Queensland, Australia

As someone who uses multiple keys for the same action depending on circumstance is there a reason to limit it to 2?

se3cret likes this