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DDR A20 Update Pack new release! Same link! Click me! Version 1.2.1 August 22, 2020 NEW: [DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.)] "Quickie" (express game launch/start using previous game session settings) or "Full Session" (start-to-finish setup wizard) modes are now available NEW: [DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.)] a proper "Backup and Restore" feature has been added NEW: [DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.)] multiple backups of gamemdx.dll is now possible with file-checking ability during Backup as well as during Restore NEW: [DDR Update Pack User Guide] updated document to version 1.2.1; revised to add version 1.2.1 features

@Taitox3 from the time I released DDR A20 Update Pack, I have set the "offset" at 90 ms (in "hex" that would show as 5a). I just inspected the file (gamemdx.dll) and I am sure that I didn't make any changes from previous versions. Gold Cab Mode Offset that I set (5a in "hex" which is 90 in "decimal") Feel free to test my previous versions so that you can compare the gamemdx.dll file and inspect if anything has changed. Or, you can manually perform the hex edit yourself since I already posted screenshots. You can follow the guide posted by @kanor (look at Pages 14 to 16, it's somewhere there) if you want to change the value that I have set, since the value of 90 ms (milliseconds) isn't an "absolute-correct" value (it depends on individual hardware configuration/setup).

@Taitox3 define "stock." I didn't make any changes from previous versions. @Feellikeadino check out the post of @kanor somewhere between Pages 14 to 16. @fesonic these are changed via the database (butterfly.sqlite). You will need to install a DB Browser (search it online). Look for a table named "ddr_16_profiles" and you'll see it there. Here's a guide on what options can be changed: https://github.com/skogaby/butterfly/blob/master/README.md

That's good to know, then. No, the launcher does not try to delete the JAR file after butterfly.exe is launched. The "server" is still butterfly.jar. The butterfly.exe is merely a "container" for the JAR. What does happen, is that at the start of the script, DDR P.US.S.(I.E.) checks first for any current/previous running instance of butterfly.exe (which, technically, is butterfly JAR file). And if so, "kill" that instance. And then the second step is to delete all relevant files. And the proceed with the script. The script then proceeds where files that were deleted, are (re-) generated on a "per-need" basis (i.e. only when it is time for them to be used, or if they need to be used at all). I designed it that way as a fool-proof mechanism, because not all users who come to ask for help are telling the truth about what they did or what file/s they tinkered unnecessarily. About your comment on why there is not option for end-users to manually select the port: well...technically and formally speaking, the game should be run on "dedicated PC/hardware setup" (e.g. you are going to run the game in an arcade cabinet or self-made computer with specs that closely resemble the original) - with no "work stuff" mixed in ("work stuff" = your dev work, my office work, someone else's porn work, etc.) so these "kind of issue" shouldn't even be present (since, infusing "work stuff" onto the supposed dedicated game now makes it a user-induced issue and not a design issue). So, butterfly is designed on that premise. it should just be "start-and-stop" without any options (again, from an end-user perspective). Now that you have your own, personally-modified butterfly JAR file, whenever you run DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.), I suggest you manually put in your personal butterfly JAR file at the part where DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.) pauses (it's somewhere during the introduction). This way you still get to enjoy DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.) raw and fresh like how it was intended.

Okay thanks. I just wanted to filter out and understand the setup so that I know what advice to give. As you may have already read in the older posts, some are having the issue because of "user error" related causes. You did mention that this is a dev machine...we can probably get it to work but we typically advise against running the game in such a setup (as you are already experiencing - another program/service seems to have taken port 80 "first" so butterfly couldn't "bind" to it). Yes about the anti-virus thing, that's because one of the "tasks" that DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.) does is to register a couple of DLL files which obviously, being DLL files, require Admin Privileges on CMD (command line) to register properly - something that anti-virus programs are usually suspicious about (hence, "false positive"). Yes, ea3-config.xml is for the game, and not created intentionally for butterfly alone. Butterfly was created as a 3rd-party (not part of the original game package, so to speak). The current behavior of butterfly that you are seeing, although undesirable, is the correct behavior. It couldn't use Port 80 so it will error out...but since it's embedded as part of a script, it will just exit and not "linger around" displaying the error message. You can download the prior, JAR file version of butterfly 1.2.0 from my previous post (the link is there), should you really need to unpack the JAR and manually change the default port.

Hello @dgecko See these old posts for reference: I'd like to understand your situation better: are you purposely running another program/server that is also using port 80 and you're fully aware of it that's why you wanted to change the default port assignment of Butterfly? By "opening/extracting the JAR" I'm assuming you are referring to this post, yes? I don't think it's necessary to actually open up the JAR, though. I think a mere change of the "URL" in the ea3-config.xml file should be enough (he also described it in his post). In case you didn't know, Butterfly can also connect to an actual "live" server just by editing that same line (and without having to crack open the JAR file). From what I have heard, users just edit the ea3-config.xml file to point to the URL of those "live" servers. In this example, I haven't heard of any instruction requiring users to unpack the JAR and manually overwrite the URL. Also you need to know that DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.) actually "generates" butterfly.exe (which, when run, then generates the JAR version). Tha'ts why DDR P.US.S.(I.E.) is a little heavy at around 40+ MB (38MB of that is butterfly alone - yes, the JAR file). Open a File Explorer, run DDR P.US.S.(I.E.), return to your File Explorer quickly, and observe your game folder ("contents") closely while DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.) does its thing, and you'll see what I mean.

Got it, thanks for describing it clearly. So that "DLL" part of the setup are actually the "regsvr32 /s k-clvsd.dll" and "regsvr32 /s xactengine2_10.dll" commands, only automated since it's part of the wizard. These commands require that you run in "Administrator Mode." Microsoft Defender is suspicious about automated commands being run in "Administrator Mode" that's why it blocks them. You can run them manually though. Open a CMD window run it as Administrator) and issue those commands. These DLLs are responsible for ensuring that the video background animation during Song Selection will show. Otherwise you'll just see a plain black screen background during Song Selection (obviously, because the video animation doesn't play).

Which one is triggering a "false positive" from Windows Defender? Is it DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.)? Try to add your DDR game folder to the "Exceptions" in Windows Defender. Is this happening even with version 1.2.0?

Hi Everyone, We have received feedback about the "A20" title on the "Mix" folder view where it "changes" its title to another "Mix." After some manual troubleshooting and inspection, it appears that some incorrect data got uploaded on to the A20 Update Pack. This may have happened since Update Pack version 1.1.4 onward as per user feedback. I have re-uploaded a clean backup copy of the A20 Update Pack. Please to download again. Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Thanks for the details. I find it strange though because the actual "Update Pack" (the "contents" folder and all the files within it) haven't been modified since the first time I put it up. What is actively updated/modified is actually the launcher (the .exe). The "contents" folder is updated only when there are newly-available songs, courses, or events. Anyway I just re-uploaded my personal copies so that should fix it. Please try again and let me know @Taitox3 and @Patchiu

I know what I asked. I purposely put in 2019042200 as part of the question because one of the common errors is when users tend to apply the DDR A20 Update Pack on DDR Ace data (2019042200). Plus the link on the first page of this thread is 2019042200 (which is DDR Ace data, but posted on a DDR A20 thread) so it adds up to the possibility of committing the said error.

Hi, What is the "game date" of your game: does it say 2019042200 (usually the folder itself is named to the date)? When did you first see this happen on your game? @Patchiu can you try downloading it again and see if it works now? I uploaded my personal copy; that should do the trick.

DDR Ace Update Pack new release! Same link! Click me! There will be no more updates coming in to DDR Ace so we decided to publish the latest and final DDR A Update Pack which includes "DDR Ace Final" data/snapshot. DDR A20, on the other hand, is still active. This calls for a unification of the game launchers of both games. And as such, we are proud to present to you, the unified version of ddr.exe and we gave it a proper, appropriate, and meaningful name. Presenting: DDR Programmed User-Selectable Setup (Improved Execution) [DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.)] Below are the noteworthy characteristics of DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.): Integrated: This unified tool now works for both DDR Ace and DDR A20! Less files to maintain! User-Selectable: as you can see from the recent releases, we listened to your feedback and implemented "the gift of choice!" Options to set up or skip set up of Spicetools/Bemanitools, option to use your own gamemdx.dll, various options on gaming mode (HD or SD, fullscreen or windowed) Improved Execution: the DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.) code has been reviewed to cut down on some unnecessary wait times, pauses, and text. Version 1.2.0 August 15, 2020 NEW: [DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.)] tool is now unified to support both DDR Ace and A20 NEW: [DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.)] improved execution - reviewed run times and reduced unnecessary pauses, waits, and text NEW: [DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.)] version bump to 1.2.0 due to expansion of compatibility (now supports both DDR Ace and A20) NEW: [DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.)] updated Bemanitools to Version 3.52 NEW: [DDR Update Pack User Guide] updated document to version 1.2.0; revised to align to consolidation (document applies to both DDR Ace and A20)

DDR A20 Update Pack new release! Same link! Click me! There will be no more updates coming in to DDR Ace so we decided to publish the latest and final DDR A Update Pack which includes "DDR Ace Final" data/snapshot. DDR A20, on the other hand, is still active. This calls for a unification of the game launchers of both games. And as such, we are proud to present to you, the unified version of ddr.exe and we gave it a proper, appropriate, and meaningful name. Presenting: DDR Programmed User-Selectable Setup (Improved Execution) [DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.)] Below are the noteworthy characteristics of DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.): Integrated: This unified tool now works for both DDR Ace and DDR A20! Less files to maintain! User-Selectable: as you can see from the recent releases, we listened to your feedback and implemented "the gift of choice!" Options to set up or skip set up of Spicetools/Bemanitools, option to use your own gamemdx.dll, various options on gaming mode (HD or SD, fullscreen or windowed) Improved Execution: the DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.) code has been reviewed to cut down on some unnecessary wait times, pauses, and text. Version 1.2.0 August 15, 2020 NEW: [DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.)] tool is now unified to support both DDR Ace and A20 NEW: [DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.)] improved execution - reviewed run times and reduced unnecessary pauses, waits, and text NEW: [DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.)] version bump to 1.2.0 due to expansion of compatibility (now supports both DDR Ace and A20) NEW: [DDR P.U.S.S.(I.E.)] updated Bemanitools to Version 3.52 NEW: [DDR Update Pack User Guide] updated document to version 1.2.0; revised to align to consolidation (document applies to both DDR Ace and A20)

DDR A (FINAL) Update Pack release! Download: Click me! Version 1.1.0 August 14, 2020 FIX: [ddr.exe] implemented the ddr.exe DDR launcher to DDR Ace 2019042200 Arcade Data Dump FIX: [Ace Update Pack] updated to "Ace Final" data (credit to @tw3nz0r) NEW: [Ace Update Pack User Guide] added a PDF documentation as a user guide Final Note: This will be the last/final "Update Pack" to DDR Ace arcade data. I worked on this last/final update to formally close out the entire Update Pack series for DDR Ace since there will be no more new/additional updates that will actually come in. DDR A20 Update Pack, on the other hand, is still alive/ongoing but will also close out eventually when or "IF" DDR A20 Plus data gets leaked. As this is "Ace Final" data, this means that this data snapshot is somewhere between the transition from DDR Ace to DDR A20. So, expect some DDR A20 songs in this release. Therefore: do expect some "glitches" if/when you try to play A20 songs/Gold Cab mode because again, technically this data is still DDR Ace. Ideally you're supposed to be using DDR A20 data by now. Credits (in alphabetical order): this wouldn't have been possible if not for the contributions and perseverance of the following folks! @kanor @One Eternal Ash @tw3nz0r

Updated DDR A.S.S. Version 1.1.0 August 14, 2020 Download: click me! NEW: DDR A.S.S. now works for both DDR A and A20 data dump NEW: version bump to 1.1.0 due to expansion of compatibility How to use: put DDR A.S.S. right inside your main game folder ("contents") and run it as a regular user (DO NOT RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR!).

DDR A20 Update Pack new release! Same link! Click me! Version 1.1.5 August 14, 2020 FIX: [ddr.exe] "Network is Busy" or "Verification failed. Please check your card" errors during card registration upon first-run of the game. Now, users can directly "scan" their "cards" and go through the registration process without encountering the said errors. FIX: [A20 Update Pack] thumbnails for A20 songs are missing. Re-uploaded thumbnails (credit to @tw3nz0r). NEW: [A20 Update Pack User Guide] updated user guide, now version 1.2.0 NEW: [A20 Update Pack User Guide] removed MS Word version of the guide; keep only the PDF version (smaller size, better readability)

Updated DDR A.S.S. Version 1.0.2 August 13, 2020 FIX: files are being flagged by anti-virus ("false positive"); adjusted script so that files are renamed without numbers. click me! How to use: put DDR A.S.S. right inside your main game folder ("contents") and run it as a regular user (DO NOT RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR!).

Hello, That would be right inside the main game folder ("contents"); thanks for asking...I should be specifying that. I'll edit my post. EDIT: done. Original post has been edited to specify that DDR A.S.S. should be placed inside the main game folder ("contents") before running.

Hi Everyone, We haven't forgotten about DDR Ace, we're going to show it some love as well! Stay tuned!!!

DDR A20 Update Pack new release! Same link! Click me! Version 1.1.4 Date: August 12, 2020 NEW: selection to launch Spicetools Configuration and Bemanitools Configuration for first-time use, as well as option to skip them NEW: selection for allowing users to use their own-modified gamemdx.dll NEW: version information is now clearly written in the introduction part NEW: rewritten reminder about running the game more than once initially NEW: upon launch, DDR.exe will check if butterfly is currently running and will exit and delete it NEW: Instructional guide/walkthrough document has been created, in MS Word and in PDF formats (document version: 1.0.0)

Try this: https://mega.nz/folder/0cskjAZB#snNW3qJD-crnQPWdbRxWBQ

That is a "false positive." It's because I renamed some files inside the script to not have a file extension. Windows Defender is quick to flag files without file extensions as potentially malicious. EDIT: revised version here (click me!) Version 1.0.1 August 8, 2020 FIX: files are being flagged by anti-virus ("false positive"); changed to named files with file extensions

EDIT: I made a singular script that takes care of both locking/unlocking. This way there's only one file to maintain instead of two. Introducing, DDR A.S.S. (DDR All-Song Switcher) EDIT: revised version here (click me!) Version 1.0.1 August 8, 2020 FIX: files are being flagged by anti-virus ("false positive"); changed to named files with file extensions (reference post). How to use: put DDR A.S.S. right inside your main game folder ("contents") and run it. This is "out-of-scope" from the DDR Update Pack Project because the DDR Update Pack Project is designed to preserve the "locks" on songs and revive/replicate the "events" that are supposed to unlock those songs. But since there are "constant requests" I wrote this only for the said purpose. This will not be published as part of the project since it goes in an "opposite direction" from the idea of the DDR Update Pack, so I am posting it here instead. AGAIN: THIS WILL WORK ONLY ONLY ONLY ONLY WITH THE DDR A20 UPDATE PACK!!!!! AGAIN: THIS WILL WORK ONLY ONLY ONLY ONLY WITH THE DDR A20 UPDATE PACK!!!!! AGAIN: THIS WILL WORK ONLY ONLY ONLY ONLY WITH THE DDR A20 UPDATE PACK!!!!! AGAIN:...

Short answer: use the DDR A20 Update Pack. It has all that you need. Long answer: It has been mentioned in this thread that the "2020 patch" is a fan-made "patch." You can use it at your own risk. In essence, this "2020 patch" is based off the 2019090300 data dump. By "selectable skin" do you mean the "Fast/Slow, Judgment, Combo" images (assets)? I decided to share it as a separate post and didn't include it in the official project. But yes it will generally work. Other features like "removed/new" songs are available only in the official project (DDR A20 Update Pack). If you use the DDR A20 Update Pack, it will overwrite any same files that you already have. Also the DDR A20 Update Pack already includes whatever is useful from the 2019 and the 2020 patches/dumps. Everything is actually explained in the README.txt of the Update Pack. I carefully and specifically listed which files from the 2019/2020 are used/included in the DDR A20 Update Pack. Also join our Discord Chat Group; link has been provided above/previous few pages.