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|title=Firestar
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|description=Firestar Mod Manager for WipEout 2048.
|description=Mod Manager for WipEout 2048
|author=bonkmaykr
|author=bonkmaykr
|lastupdated=2024/07/04
|lastupdated=2024/07/04
|contributor=Wirlaburla
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|version=1.2
|version=1.3.1
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|language=English
|website=https://www.reddit.com/r/vitahacks/comments/1du6tcp/release_firestar_mod_manager_for_wipeout_2048/
|download=https://git.worlio.com/bonkmaykr/firestar/releases
|website=https://screwgravity.net/firestar/
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|source=https://git.worlio.com/bonkmaykr/firestar
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Firestar is a cross-platform Java-based mod manager for WipEout 2048, which runs on a desktop/laptop computer and aims to allow [https://git.worlio.com/bonkmaykr/firestar/wiki easy installation of mods for users with very little hassle]. It is compatible with both real PSVita hardware, as well as emulators.
<!--https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/FirestarVita.7z-->
Firestar is a cross-platform Java-based mod manager for WipEout 2048, which runs on a desktop/laptop computer and aims to allow easy installation of mods with very little hassle. It is compatible with both real PSVita hardware, as well as emulators.
 
The program acts as a GUI frontend to Sony's psp2psarc tool, automatically dumping and then patching game assets so that players can install them with the Repatch kernel plugin.


== Installation ==
== Installation ==
The latest version of Firestar will always be available from [https://git.worlio.com/bonkmaykr/firestar/releases Releases].<br />
The latest version of Firestar is available on [https://screwgravity.net/firestar/ screwgravity.net].
If you aren't sure which file to get:


* '''Windows:''' Download the latest installer [https://files.worlio.com/users/bonkmaykr/tools/firestar/latest/firestar_1.2_installer_windows.exe here].
=== System requirements ===
* '''Linux:''' Install one of the packages from the [https://git.worlio.com/bonkmaykr/firestar/releases Releases] page:
* Windows 8 or newer, Mac OS X 10.14 or older, any modern version of Linux/BSD.
** Ubuntu, Mint, PopOS: <code>sudo dpkg -i firestar_ver_arch.deb</code> or <code>gdebi firestar_ver_arch.deb</code>
** Fedora, Mageia, OpenSUSE, AlmaLinux: <code>sudo rpm -i firestar-ver-arch.rpm</code>
** Arch, EndeavourOS, CachyOS, Steam Deck: <code>sudo pacman -U firestar-ver-arch.pkg.tar.zst</code>
* '''All Platforms:''' Grab the [https://files.worlio.com/users/bonkmaykr/tools/firestar/latest/firestar_dekka-1.2_portable.zip Portable ZIP], extract it, and run the JAR file.
 
==System Requirements ==
* Windows 8 or newer, Mac OS X 10.14 or older, any modern version of Linux/BSD
** If you have a Mac running 10.15 Catalina or newer, you should use Crossover to run the Windows version of Firestar instead.
** If you have a Mac running 10.15 Catalina or newer, you should use Crossover to run the Windows version of Firestar instead.
* Java 17 or above.
* Java 17 or above.
* '''Non-Windows systems only''': WINE
* Non-Windows systems only: WINE
* '''Version 1.3 and above only:''' [http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/confirmation.aspx?id=30679 Visual C++ 2012 libraries]
* Version 1.3 and above only: [http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/confirmation.aspx?id=30679 Visual C++ 2012 libraries]
* Do NOT install Firestar directly to your PSVita's storage. Some of it's file operations do not play nice with FAT filesystems.
* Must NOT be installed on a FAT or exFAT filesystem.
 
 
== FAQ ==
'''Can I use this on a Vita without enso/HEN?'''<br>
No. You need a modded Vita in order to use this. Hacking a Vita is super easy these days, but if you don't want to, you can always use Vita3K instead.
 
'''Where do I download mods?'''<br>
There's no #1 place for Firestar mods as of now, but we can give you a few sample mods to test out if you are interested in seeing the program in action:
 
* [https://files.worlio.com/users/bonkmaykr/patches/2048/XPhack2.fstar XP Rebalance]: Reduces the amount of grinding required to level up for players who can't access the online campaign. '''Leaderboard safe version!'''
* [https://files.worlio.com/users/bonkmaykr/http/reddit/pepsi_agility.fstar Pepsi Mod]: Gives the FEISAR Agility ship a Pepsi makeover.
* [https://files.worlio.com/users/bonkmaykr/patches/2048/gold3.fstar Gold AG-SYS Speed]: Better Than Chrome™
* [https://files.worlio.com/users/bonkmaykr/patches/2048/continue.fstar Continue?]: Allows you to exit the pause menu without taking your thumb off the throttle. By ThatOneBonk
* [https://files.worlio.com/users/bonkmaykr/patches/2048/hd_skin.fstar HD Skin]: Recolors the UI to look like WipEout HD. By ThatOneBonk
* [https://files.catbox.moe/pcvfxj.fstar Custom Soundtrack]: A custom playlist I put together. This music is copyrighted, don't play it on stream
 
'''What do I need to make my own mods? '''<br>
For making your own mods, we recommend grabbing one of the many leaked PS Vita SDKs off of Archive.org since it has many of the tools you will need. I recommend using Photoshop CS5 for textures, since Sony officially provides a texture export plugin for CS5 in their SDK. There is also an included at9tool which can help with replacing sounds and music.
 
Many things like HUDs, custom translations, and even some game variables are kept in XML format and can be edited in any normal text editor like Microsoft Notepad, GNU Nano, GEdit or KWrite. (Please play nice when you're online.)
 
As for models and custom tracks, we don't have a concrete way of modifying those just yet, but work is being done on that, so stay tuned.
 
'''(Non-Windows) About WINE Compatibility'''<br>
Firestar itself can run natively on the system, but it needs WINE in order to handle the game assets because many of the utilities it runs in the background are for Windows only. If you're curious, a list of these tools is available in the &quot;[https://git.worlio.com/bonkmaykr/firestar#third-party-code Third Party Code]&quot; section below. '''If you are on Mac OS X you will need an older OS version that is still compatible with 32-bit applications.'''


==Screenshots==
==Screenshots==
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==Changelog==  
==Changelog==  
'''v1.3.1'''
*Added a new splash screen at startup
*Changed the PSARC checklist icons from the setup screen to be more legible.
*The PSARC checklist now appears in the asset downloader menu.
*The asset downloader has a new option to save on redundant or wasteful redownloads.
*Fixed a missing library in the compiled builds for Windows platforms and the standalone JAR release. This is a configuration change, not a source code change, so copies of version 1.3 compiled on your own system are unaffected.
'''v1.3'''
*Fixed a bad alphanumerical sorting algorithm which caused mod lists larger than 10 entries to rearrange themselves.
*Fixed a bug where some settings would not actually take effect until restart.
*Fixed some frankly repulsive margins on the buttons next to the mod list.
*Added the auto-downloader
*Added the custom soundtrack generator
*Added FSCRIPT support to the modding toolkit for deploy-time modifications
*Completely rewrote the initial setup screen to be more user-friendly
*Firestar now automatically checks for updates on Worlio Git and alerts you of new stable releases. You can turn this off in the options.
*Mod description is now scrollable.
*Mod deploy path is now configured using JFileChooser to avoid user mistakes
*PSARC dumps can now be deleted from the options.
*Deploying order is now reversed as originally intended, so mods at the end of the list will be the lowest priority instead of the highest like in older versions.
*Mod authors can use two new key value pairs, "requires" and "extracts" (both are String[]) in their mod metadata to pull assets from usually superfluous PSARC dumps when they need to be partially modified at deploy-time with FSCRIPT.
*Thanks to the above change, deploying no longer uses every single PSARC dump the user has even when not necessary, repacks should be much smaller and faster now. (But you will need more storage space than before.)
*Completely re-styled most of the interface to be more pleasing to look at.
*New vector artwork for icons and shortcuts
*Replaced build system with Gradle
*Program resources are now embedded into the JAR file for more portable distribution. Firestar is effectively contained within a single file now, no ZIPs or Tarballs needed.
*Linux packages are no longer built using Debreate.
*Visual C++ 2012 libraries are now required for the backend functions. Most Windows installs should already have this, and WINE should handle it automatically. If you experience strange behavior with the Auto-Downloader, please double check you have these libraries on your system.
'''v1.2'''
'''v1.2'''
*Created Windows install wizard.
*Created Windows install wizard.
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/vitahacks/comments/1du6tcp/release_firestar_mod_manager_for_wipeout_2048/
* Reddit Announcement - https://www.reddit.com/r/vitahacks/comments/1du6tcp/release_firestar_mod_manager_for_wipeout_2048/
* Worlio - https://git.worlio.com/bonkmaykr/firestar
* Git Repo - https://git.worlio.com/bonkmaykr/firestar

Latest revision as of 18:59, 11 March 2025

Firestar
General
Authorbonkmaykr
ContributorWirlaburla
TypeHack Utilities
Version1.3.1
LicenseMixed
LanguageEnglish
Last Updated2024/07/04
Links
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Website
Source

Firestar is a cross-platform Java-based mod manager for WipEout 2048, which runs on a desktop/laptop computer and aims to allow easy installation of mods with very little hassle. It is compatible with both real PSVita hardware, as well as emulators.

The program acts as a GUI frontend to Sony's psp2psarc tool, automatically dumping and then patching game assets so that players can install them with the Repatch kernel plugin.

Installation

The latest version of Firestar is available on screwgravity.net.

System requirements

  • Windows 8 or newer, Mac OS X 10.14 or older, any modern version of Linux/BSD.
    • If you have a Mac running 10.15 Catalina or newer, you should use Crossover to run the Windows version of Firestar instead.
  • Java 17 or above.
  • Non-Windows systems only: WINE
  • Version 1.3 and above only: Visual C++ 2012 libraries
  • Must NOT be installed on a FAT or exFAT filesystem.

Screenshots

FirestarVita-01.png

Changelog

v1.3.1

  • Added a new splash screen at startup
  • Changed the PSARC checklist icons from the setup screen to be more legible.
  • The PSARC checklist now appears in the asset downloader menu.
  • The asset downloader has a new option to save on redundant or wasteful redownloads.
  • Fixed a missing library in the compiled builds for Windows platforms and the standalone JAR release. This is a configuration change, not a source code change, so copies of version 1.3 compiled on your own system are unaffected.

v1.3

  • Fixed a bad alphanumerical sorting algorithm which caused mod lists larger than 10 entries to rearrange themselves.
  • Fixed a bug where some settings would not actually take effect until restart.
  • Fixed some frankly repulsive margins on the buttons next to the mod list.
  • Added the auto-downloader
  • Added the custom soundtrack generator
  • Added FSCRIPT support to the modding toolkit for deploy-time modifications
  • Completely rewrote the initial setup screen to be more user-friendly
  • Firestar now automatically checks for updates on Worlio Git and alerts you of new stable releases. You can turn this off in the options.
  • Mod description is now scrollable.
  • Mod deploy path is now configured using JFileChooser to avoid user mistakes
  • PSARC dumps can now be deleted from the options.
  • Deploying order is now reversed as originally intended, so mods at the end of the list will be the lowest priority instead of the highest like in older versions.
  • Mod authors can use two new key value pairs, "requires" and "extracts" (both are String[]) in their mod metadata to pull assets from usually superfluous PSARC dumps when they need to be partially modified at deploy-time with FSCRIPT.
  • Thanks to the above change, deploying no longer uses every single PSARC dump the user has even when not necessary, repacks should be much smaller and faster now. (But you will need more storage space than before.)
  • Completely re-styled most of the interface to be more pleasing to look at.
  • New vector artwork for icons and shortcuts
  • Replaced build system with Gradle
  • Program resources are now embedded into the JAR file for more portable distribution. Firestar is effectively contained within a single file now, no ZIPs or Tarballs needed.
  • Linux packages are no longer built using Debreate.
  • Visual C++ 2012 libraries are now required for the backend functions. Most Windows installs should already have this, and WINE should handle it automatically. If you experience strange behavior with the Auto-Downloader, please double check you have these libraries on your system.

v1.2

  • Created Windows install wizard.
  • Fixed mod entries turning invisible when importing a mod that has no name metadata.
  • Prevent overreaction from Firestar when psp2psarc finds a leftover file from a past failed deploy.
  • Fixed window icon not appearing on some menus.
  • Fixed Metadata Editor getting cut off if the mod description was too large.
  • Fixed two mods imported with the same filename getting deleted together under certain conditions.

v1.1

  • Cosmetic UI changes.
  • String changes on setup screen.
  • Removed broken back button during Setup, no time to implement it properly right now since Kermit's code is a mess.

v1.0

  • Various improvements to fault tolerance and nice features added. Enjoy :).

Beta 4

  • Fixed bugs with Windows caused by not trimming filenames.
  • Better handling of temporary and existing files overall.

Beta 2

  • Almost everything working. probably ready for release.

Beta 1

  • First Release.

External links

Retrieved from "https://www.gamebrew.org/index.php?title=Firestar_Vita&oldid=198616"

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