re_duke Randomizer Mod

[njguy29]

Hi all. I tried my best to get re_duke's randomizer mod to work. I wasn't successful after I tried to get it to work after 2 hours. Does someone know an easier way or provide simpler instructions to install this mod? It is called RE4 Randomizer - V1.8. Thank you very much!
Eric

[☂️ Conan 🌴]

Did you follow the instructions in the Read me.pdf file that came with the mod? Those contain simple and easy instructions to follow.

It’s highly recommended to install the re4_tweaks dll[github.com] (if you don't have the HD Project installed already). This includes a lot of fixes for the game and enables the debug menu which will be helpful for possible soft locks.

(If you don't have the Hd project or tweaks mod) Download and unzip the contents of the re4_tweaks mod into the Bin32 folder, and you're done!

.It’s also recommended that you make a backup of the “bin32” folder and “bio4\etc” folder before continuing, as you will be overwriting some files.
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If you want the plain and simple just...

1. Extract/copy and paste the contents of RE4RND .zip file into the “Resident Evil 4” install folder (the same one that contains the "BIN32" and "BIO4" folder). If it asks to overwrite files, accept.
   
   
2. Your BIN32 folder should contain the re4_tweaks patch (dinput8.ini, dinput8.dll, as well as rnd.dat from the rando). Your BIO4\ETC folder should contain the randomiser program “_RE4RND.exe”
   
   
3. Now open _RE4RND.exe and make your seed.
   
   
4. Once your randomiser configurations are in order, launch your game and it should work.

[njguy29]

Thank you very much! I will give it another try!
Eric

[njguy29]

No luck. I followed the instructions carefully again multiple times. After I click on generate seed, a Windows error popped up and said "See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

I scrolled to the bottom of the message and it states "When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box." Any suggestions are appreciated! Eric

[njguy29]

There were times when I deactivated my VPN and Windows Security, but no luck.

[☂️ Conan 🌴]

-Double check that the randomizer files are in the folders shown in the instructions (rnd.dat inside BIN32 and _re4rnd.exe + rndData folder inside BIO4\etc).
-Open the Rando as Admin (required if the game is installed in Program files).
-Norton antivirus may block/delete some randomized files, so you’ll have to add an exception to the Resident evil 4 folder or disable its protection before playing. No issues have been reported with other antiviruses so you should be good.

If all else fails, try contacting re_duke on Twitter or moddb @re_duke

[☂️ Conan 🌴]

You may need to disable the JIT debugger for the seed to generate

To enable/disable Just-In-Time debugging
In Visual Studio,

1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
   
2. In the Options dialog box, select the Debugging folder.
   
3. In the Debugging folder, select the Just-In-Time page.
   
4. In the Enable Just-In-Time debugging of these types of code box, select or clear the relevant program types: Managed, Native, or Script.
   
   To disable Just-In-Time debugging, once it has been enabled, you must be running with Administrator privileges. Enabling Just-In-Time debugging sets a registry key, and Administrator privileges are required to change that key.
   and:
   
   
5. Click OK.

Step 2:
If in case Visual Studio is not installed, I would suggest you to disable script debugging in Microsoft Internet Explorer and check if the pop-up eliminates.

1. Open Internet Explorer.
   
2. Click on Tools
   
3. Click internet options>> then advanced tab
   
4. Under browsing section>> uncheck "disable script debugging (both others and Internet Explorer) " and "display a notification about every script error".

I found this video on the JIT debugger error if you want to try any of its fixes:
https://youtu.be/Q9PhfqpQjVI

[njguy29]

Hi Conan! I tried my best to follow the instructions in the video. I had some difficulty following the steps for Internet Explorer because I have Microsoft Edge. The author instructed me to look for a file in the registry, but I couldn't find it. I was able to delete a file in the registry and no luck. Any other ideas? Does re duke have a contact email? Thank you for your assistance!

Eric

[☂️ Conan 🌴]

Originally posted by njguy29:

Does re duke have a contact email?

I don't think so sorry. Only via Twitter and moddb I believe. So sling a message or comment on either detailing your problem. It's odd that you need to go through this though. Have you tried running the program as Administrator? It needs to be if your RE4 files are installed in Program Files.

Edit: I have recently added a section for the randomiser in this modding guide. See if you can gleam anything from it and if you can contact re_duke.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2721515018

[njguy29]

Thank you very much for your help!

[njguy29]

Hi Conan! I figured it out thanks to you! I looked at your guide and saw your video about how to extract the mod files to the Resident evil folder. The randomizer is awesome! Thank you for your help!
Eric

[☂️ Conan 🌴]

Great! Glad you got it working. Enjoy! 🤙

[njguy29]

Thanks again! I am enjoying the mod!

[Isle-of-Miku]

Does anyone else get the "Merchant cannot be randomized" error?
The modder said it could be the BIO4 file, but that has Read Only ALWAYS active, even when i change it.