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XianJian QiXia Zhuan 仙劍奇俠傳 (also known as The Legend of Sword and Fairy and "PAL") is an action RPG created by Taiwan's Softstar Entertainment Inc.
SDLPAL is an SDL-based cross-platform reimplementation of the classic Chinese RPG game known as PAL/The Legend of Sword and Fairy/XianJian QiXia Zhuan/仙劍奇俠傳.


The game is considered by many as simply one of the best Chinese RPG ever created. Since its first release in 1995 (DOS Version), many new versions and sequels (including a prequel) were created.
Created by Taiwan's Softstar Entertainment Inc, the game is considered by many as simply one of the best Chinese RPG ever created. Since its first release in 1995 (DOS Version), many new versions and sequels (including a prequel) were created. However, none could replace the breath-taking and tragic tale it was born from. Here, we meet our protagonist Li Xiaoyao; an aspiring martial artist and the lovely Zhao Ling'er, a charismatic Nuwa descendant.​


However, none could replace the breath-taking and tragic tale it was born from. Here, we meet our protagonist Li Xiaoyao; an aspiring martial artist and the lovely Zhao Ling'er, a charismatic Nuwa descendant.
'''Note:''' The data files required for running the game are not included.
==Installation==
Install sdlpal.vpk using [[VitaShell]].


==Requirements==
Download the [https://web.archive.org/web/20211114173806/http://update1.baiyou100.com/resource/Pal98rqp.zip official PC game freeware] (for Windows 98, released by Softstar in 2011).
* Game Data Files: PC


== Installation: ==
Copy all files to ux0:data/sdlpal.
* Install <code>sdlpal.vpk</code> using VitaShell
* Download the official PC game freeware (for Windows 98): http://update1.baiyou100.com/resource/Pal98rqp.zip
* Copy all files to <code>ux0:data/sdlpal</code>
* Download the english patch: http://www.romhacking.net/translations/2441/
* Overwrite <code>M.msg</code>, <code>Sss.mkf</code> and <code>Word.dat</code> + copy <code>m_chs.slf</code> and <code>m_eng.slf</code> from the ''win_files'' folder of the archive to <code>ux0:data/sdlpal</code>.
* Copy the <code>sdlpal.cfg</code> given here into <code>ux0:data/sdlpal</code>


== Controls: ==
Download the [http://www.romhacking.net/translations/2441/ English patch].
{|
! Keys
! Exploration
! Combat mode
|-
| Up
| Move to North / Up
| Up
|-
| Down
| Move to South / Down
| Down
|-
| Left
| Move to West / Left
| Left
|-
| Right
| Move to East / Right
| Right
|-
| X
| Select / Interact / Skip dialogues
| Select
|-
| □
| Spell
| Attack
|-
| O
| Open menu / Cancel
| Cancel
|-
| △
| Status
| Status
|-
| Hold L + Up
| Jump to the previous page of &quot;Item&quot;
| Jump to the previous page of &quot;Item&quot;
|-
| Hold L + Down
| Jump to the next page of &quot;Item&quot;
| Jump to the next page of &quot;Item&quot;
|-
| Hold L + Left
| Jump to the first &quot;Item&quot; of current page
| Jump to the first &quot;Item&quot; of current page
|-
| Hold L + Right
| Jump to the last &quot;Item&quot; of current page
| Jump to the last &quot;Item&quot; of current page
|-
| Hold L + X
| -
| Defend
|-
| Hold L + □
| -
| Auto mode (COOP)
|-
| Hold L + O
| Leave game (with confirmation)
| Flee
|-
| Hold L + △
| -
| Repeat
|-
| R
| Use Item
| Use Item
|-
| Hold L + R
| Equip Item
| Throw Item
|}


==Media==
Overwrite M.msg, Sss.mkf and Word.dat + copy m_chs.slf and m_eng.slf from the win_files folder of the archive to ux0:data/sdlpal.
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Copy the sdlpal.cfg from the release page into ux0:data/sdlpal.
 
==Controls==
D-Pad - Move, Navigate (combat)
 
Cross - Interact, Skip dialogues, Select (combat)
 
Square - Spell, Attack (combat)
 
Circle - Open menu/Cancel, Cancel (combat)
 
Triangle - Status
 
Hold L+Up/Down - Jump to the previous/next page of "Item"
 
Hold L+Left/RIght - Jump to the first/last "Item" of current page
 
Hold L+Cross - Defend (combat)
 
Hold L+Square - Auto mode (COOP)
 
Hold L+Circle - Leave game (with confirmation), Flee (combat)
 
Hold L+Triangle - Repeat (combat)
 
R - Use Item
 
Hold L+R - Equip Item, Throw Item (combat)


==Screenshots==
==Screenshots==
https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/sdlpalvita-01.jpg
sdlpalvita3.png
https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/sdlpalvita-02.jpg
sdlpalvita4.png
https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/sdlpalvita-03.jpg
 
https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/sdlpalvita-04.jpg
sdlpalvita5.png
https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/sdlpalvita-05.jpg
sdlpalvita6.png


== Changelog ==
==Changelog==
'''1.3'''
'''1.3'''
* Update to latest changes
* Update to latest changes.
* Support patch version 3.3. Consult [http://www.romhacking.net/translations/pc/patches/2441readme.txt Readme] for details.
* Support patch version 3.3. Consult [http://www.romhacking.net/translations/pc/patches/2441readme.txt Readme] for details.
* New icon set
* New icon set.


'''1.2'''
'''1.2'''
* Remove &quot;dirent&quot; files as it's now support in vitasdk newlib
* Remove &quot;dirent&quot; files as it's now support in vitasdk newlib.
* Enhancements due to latest release of SDL2 for Vita
* Enhancements due to latest release of SDL2 for Vita.


'''1.1'''
'''1.1'''
* Apply sharp-bilinear shader to improve image quality. Thanks to [https://github.com/rsn8887 @rsn8887]
* Apply sharp-bilinear shader to improve image quality. Thanks to [https://github.com/rsn8887 @rsn8887].


'''1.0'''
'''1.0'''
* First public release
* First public release.


== External links ==
== External links ==
* Official Website - https://sdlpal.github.io/
* Official Website - https://sdlpal.github.io/
* Github - https://github.com/usineur/sdlpal
* GitHub - https://github.com/usineur/sdlpal
* VitaDB - https://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/info/352
* VitaDB - https://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/info/352
* Wololo - http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=116&t=48742
* Wololo - http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=116&t=48742

Revision as of 08:32, 26 December 2022

The Legend of Sword and Fairy
File:Sdlpalvita.jpg
General
AuthorSDLPAL Team
TypeRole playing
Version1.3
LicenseGPL-3.0
Last Updated2019/09/09
Links
Download
Website
Source

SDLPAL is an SDL-based cross-platform reimplementation of the classic Chinese RPG game known as PAL/The Legend of Sword and Fairy/XianJian QiXia Zhuan/仙劍奇俠傳.

Created by Taiwan's Softstar Entertainment Inc, the game is considered by many as simply one of the best Chinese RPG ever created. Since its first release in 1995 (DOS Version), many new versions and sequels (including a prequel) were created. However, none could replace the breath-taking and tragic tale it was born from. Here, we meet our protagonist Li Xiaoyao; an aspiring martial artist and the lovely Zhao Ling'er, a charismatic Nuwa descendant.​

Note: The data files required for running the game are not included.

Installation

Install sdlpal.vpk using VitaShell.

Download the official PC game freeware (for Windows 98, released by Softstar in 2011).

Copy all files to ux0:data/sdlpal.

Download the English patch.

Overwrite M.msg, Sss.mkf and Word.dat + copy m_chs.slf and m_eng.slf from the win_files folder of the archive to ux0:data/sdlpal.

Copy the sdlpal.cfg from the release page into ux0:data/sdlpal.

Controls

D-Pad - Move, Navigate (combat)

Cross - Interact, Skip dialogues, Select (combat)

Square - Spell, Attack (combat)

Circle - Open menu/Cancel, Cancel (combat)

Triangle - Status

Hold L+Up/Down - Jump to the previous/next page of "Item"

Hold L+Left/RIght - Jump to the first/last "Item" of current page

Hold L+Cross - Defend (combat)

Hold L+Square - Auto mode (COOP)

Hold L+Circle - Leave game (with confirmation), Flee (combat)

Hold L+Triangle - Repeat (combat)

R - Use Item

Hold L+R - Equip Item, Throw Item (combat)

Screenshots

sdlpalvita3.png sdlpalvita4.png

sdlpalvita5.png sdlpalvita6.png

Changelog

1.3

  • Update to latest changes.
  • Support patch version 3.3. Consult Readme for details.
  • New icon set.

1.2

  • Remove "dirent" files as it's now support in vitasdk newlib.
  • Enhancements due to latest release of SDL2 for Vita.

1.1

  • Apply sharp-bilinear shader to improve image quality. Thanks to @rsn8887.

1.0

  • First public release.

External links

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