Converting a mod to 1.4

[VelCheran]

Hello there,

I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right board, sorry if not. I'd like to convert a mod (Repetition of Time) to DOS 1.4 version, and I don't really know how to achieve that. It's currently running under 1.0. Does anyone have a lead on how to do it?

[atrueprincefanfrom18]

I think it can be perfect if this topic is here.
And sorry, I don't know much about this!

[dmitrys]

Use CusPop to generate a new 1.4 prince.exe. https://www.popot.org/other_useful_tool ... ool=CusPop

You would need to change parameters to match the ROT.EXE values. The obvious ones are "starting minutes", level type (dungeon/palace) and guard type (fat guard on level 9 instead of 6) and guard hit points.

I believe the author have mostly used unchanged special events such as places where shadow appears and the level 3 checkpoint. However, mouse on level 8 is hidden behind walls and does not seem to go through 3 tiles; so those parameters be different.

[Norbert]

If you don't care about when Shift+l is allowed and its effect, nor when saving is allowed, you could simply use apoplexy. First, make sure the mod's executable name is PRINCE.EXE. Then open it in apoplexy, and make a screenshot of the EXE-screen (F2). Then get 1.4 (ZIP), open that one in apoplexy, and modify all EXE-screen settings to match the screenshot you made earlier. CusPop will also work, but likely takes more time, and if you make a mistake with CusPop, you'll still want to use apoplexy to fix it without having to re-set everything on the CusPop page.

[VelCheran]

Thanks for your answers. I'm used to Apoplexy so that's my best lead, but I'm not sure about what you mean when saying "open it in Apoplexy": I should extract the mod content into the prince folder, right? It seems to be working so I assume it's the right move.
Then where do I put the 1.4 files? If I put them in the prince folder it will erase the mod content, won't it ?

Edit : oh, you meant only copying the 1.4 PRINCE.EXE into the prince folder, right? Is this file the only difference between the versions?