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For your convenience, this wiki is now offering pre-packaged English patches based entirely on thcrap.<br>
For your convenience, this wiki is now offering pre-packaged English patches based entirely on thcrap.<br>
Please follow the instructions below.
Please follow the instructions below.


'''NOTE: This method is NOT the recommended method for using thcrap, ESPECIALLY if you have more than one Touhou game.'''<br>
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'''NOTE: This method is NOT the recommended method for using thcrap, ESPECIALLY if you have more than one Touhou game.'''


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'''It is recommended that you install thcrap following the instructions on the [[Touhou Patch Center:Download|Download]] page so you can prevent duplication of content and have a central application to manage your patches for all your Touhou games.'''
'''It is recommended that you install thcrap following the instructions on the [[Touhou Patch Center:Download|Download]] page so you can prevent duplication of content and have a central application to manage your patches for all your Touhou games.'''


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==Packages (lang_en based)==
==Packages (lang_en based)==
[https://www.mediafire.com/folder/s1vmir9ykr2es/thpatch-en Mediafire Folder]
[https://www.mediafire.com/folder/s1vmir9ykr2es/thpatch-en Mediafire Folder]


* [[File:Icon_th06.png|16px]] [http://www.mediafire.com/download/b2g32jldp3s7bj6/th06_%28thpatch-sandbox-en%29.zip Touhou 6 -{{rt|th06}}-] (Sandbox mode, not fully supported)
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* [[File:Icon_th06.png|16px]] [http://www.mediafire.com/file/2x1eym8ja92b9an/th06_%2528thpatch-en%2529.zip Touhou 6 -{{rt|th06}}-]
* [[File:Icon_th07.png|16px]] [http://www.mediafire.com/download/dici1ays7qrasrm/th07_%28thpatch-en%29.zip Touhou 7 -{{rt|th07}}-]
* [[File:Icon_th07.png|16px]] [http://www.mediafire.com/download/dici1ays7qrasrm/th07_%28thpatch-en%29.zip Touhou 7 -{{rt|th07}}-]
* [[File:Icon_th08.png|16px]] [http://www.mediafire.com/download/ala737qk0ww16m7/th08_%28thpatch-en%29.zip Touhou 8 -{{rt|th08}}-]
* [[File:Icon_th08.png|16px]] [http://www.mediafire.com/download/ala737qk0ww16m7/th08_%28thpatch-en%29.zip Touhou 8 -{{rt|th08}}-]
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* [[File:Icon_th14.png|16px]] [http://www.mediafire.com/download/ggh353n2r4362wa/th14_%28thpatch-en%29.zip Touhou 14 -{{rt|th14}}-]
* [[File:Icon_th14.png|16px]] [http://www.mediafire.com/download/ggh353n2r4362wa/th14_%28thpatch-en%29.zip Touhou 14 -{{rt|th14}}-]
* [[File:Icon_th143.png|16px]] [http://www.mediafire.com/download/4wlaqj4xwi36g6m/th143_%28thpatch-en%29.zip Touhou 14.3 -{{rt|th143}}-]
* [[File:Icon_th143.png|16px]] [http://www.mediafire.com/download/4wlaqj4xwi36g6m/th143_%28thpatch-en%29.zip Touhou 14.3 -{{rt|th143}}-]
* [[File:Icon_th145.png|16px]] [http://www.mediafire.com/file/3yu6ltlc7qwzccw/th145_%28thpatch-en%29.zip Touhou 14.5 -{{rt|th145}}-]
* [[File:Icon_th15.png|16px]] [http://www.mediafire.com/download/31198gzq19i09oz/th15_%28thpatch-en%29.zip Touhou 15 -{{rt|th15}}-]
* [[File:Icon_th15.png|16px]] [http://www.mediafire.com/download/31198gzq19i09oz/th15_%28thpatch-en%29.zip Touhou 15 -{{rt|th15}}-]
* [[File:Icon_th16.png|16px]] [http://www.mediafire.com/file/lszb7ww5110rca9/th16_%28thpatch-en%29.zip Touhou 16 -{{rt|th16}}-]
* [[File:Icon_th16.png|16px]] [http://www.mediafire.com/file/lszb7ww5110rca9/th16_%28thpatch-en%29.zip Touhou 16 -{{rt|th16}}-], [[:File:th16 (thpatch-en).zip|(direct download)]]
* [[File:Icon_th165.png|16px]] [http://www.mediafire.com/file/h4a75ji4do7pc9d/th165+%28thpatch-en%29.zip  Touhou 16.5 -{{rt|th165}}-]
* [[File:Icon_th17.png|16px]] [http://www.mediafire.com/file/b1fix92hyjszbqd/th17_%2528thpatch_en%2529.zip/file Touhou 17 -{{rt|th17}}-]
* [[File:Icon_th175.png|16px]] [https://mega.nz/file/N5xnnSQA#3NJdoydWkGR1U55WYDKXVnlKxT93E7g5RA4RTmj0_K0 Touhou 17.5 -{{rt|th175}}-]
* [[File:Icon_th18.png|16px]] [https://mega.nz/file/FlwX1YZQ#WSC3Z6mgFDJaXtq_gZnIqZIf2bXztKeYXGBiuu_ToW4 Touhou 18 -{{rt|th18}}-]
* [[File:Icon_th185.png|16px]] [https://mega.nz/file/VtgCnbqT#RuhYg4DtMSJZMAkTSOBhZ7PYDTGLI6lwCcc3wBKswP0 Touhou 18.5 -{{rt|th185}}-]
* [[File:Icon_th19.png|16px]] [https://mega.nz/file/ZkZnDJqJ#dBeOWAZcGMI8h80G0UMCm-yOIsmjakxVpAm5yzChsV4 Touhou 19 -{{rt|th19}}-]


(Package dates: 2017-10-10)
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(Package dates:<br />
Touhou 06 -> Touhou 17: 2018-05-03<br />
Touhou 18: 2021-06-02<br />
Touhou 17.5, Touhou 18.5 and Touhou 19: 2023-09-18)


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==Instructions==
==Instructions==
Each package contains a folder called "thcrap_brliron" and a launcher called "thxx (thpatch-en).exe".
Each package contains a folder called "thcrap" and a launcher called "thxx (thpatch-en).exe".


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1. Download the package.<br>
1. Download the package.<br>
2. Extract the folder and launcher into the directory of its respective game, where the original exe for the game lies.<br>
2. Extract the folder and launcher into the directory of its respective game, where the original exe for the game lies.<br>
3. Launch the game with ''thxx (thpatch-en).exe''.
3. Launch the game with ''thxx (thpatch-en).exe''.


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==Disclaimer==
==Disclaimer==
These standalone packages are entirely based on thcrap and all it's features.<br>They are '''self-updating''', which means that every time you launch the game, they connect to the internet to check if new translatable content is available for download.<br>
These standalone packages are entirely based on thcrap and all its features.<br>They are '''self-updating''', which means that every time you launch the game, they connect to the internet to check if new translatable content is available for download.<br>
This is useful, because translated content from thpatch is never final and always due to changes and improvements.
This is useful, because translated content from thpatch is never final and always due to changes and improvements.


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==About==
==About==
It has come to our attention, that the self-updating nature of thcrap has lead to English static patches of the Touhou games becoming a thing of the past.<br>
It has come to our attention, that the self-updating nature of thcrap has lead to English static patches of the Touhou games becoming a thing of the past.<br>
Though thcrap comes with a [[Touhou Patch Center:About|great set of features]], including but not limiting to self-updating and patch stacking, some select users take issue with a few things about thcrap:<br>
Though thcrap comes with a [[Touhou Patch Center:About|great set of features]], including but not limiting to self-updating and patch stacking, some select users take issue with a few things about thcrap:<br>


#Usability: thcrap_configure.exe sadly is not the most intuitive front end to use. This is one major point we aim to fix with the GUI. But until we have a working prototype, we just have to live with that scary black console window.<br>
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#Portability: In its current form, thcrap is like a patch central on your hard drive that creates shortcuts with absolute file paths to the respective games.<br>Though this provides a central location to manage your patches, this comes with the issue that, if for example you wanted to take the patched game along with you on a USB-stick and show it to a friend, you will have to rerun thcrap-configure to generate the new shortcuts, or in the worst case, download all translated assets all over again.
#Usability: the thcrap configuration tool is a lot more easy to use than it used to, but if it's still too hard for you and you find these easier to use, go ahead.<br>
#Portability: In its current form, thcrap is like a patch central on your hard drive that creates shortcuts with absolute file paths to the respective games.<br>Though this provides a central location to manage your patches, this comes with the issue that, if for example you wanted to take the patched game along with you on a USB-stick and show it to a friend, you will have to rerun the thcrap configuration tool to generate the new shortcuts, or in the worst case, download all translated assets all over again.
#Steam Deck support: the Steam Deck tend to struggle with the shortcuts generated by the thcrap configuration tool, and the shortcut-like exe files in these standalone patches are easier to manage for it.


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Therefore, we are now offering '''easy to use, pre-packaged and pre-configured standalone patches''' for all supported English translated games.<br>
Therefore, we are now offering '''easy to use, pre-packaged and pre-configured standalone patches''' for all supported English translated games.<br>
These standalone packages are entirely based on thcrap and thus, self-updating, meaning that these packages are not static. The Disclaimer section below has more details.
These standalone packages are entirely based on thcrap and thus, self-updating, meaning that these packages are not static.


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Please take note that this is '''not''' the recommended way to use thcrap.<br>These patches are only meant to fulfill the demand for people who want nothing more than to play the games in English and can do without any additional features or patches.
Please take note that this is '''not''' the recommended way to use thcrap.<br>These patches are only meant to fulfill the demand for people who want nothing more than to play the games in English and can do without any additional features or patches.
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Latest revision as of 17:09, 6 October 2023

For your convenience, this wiki is now offering pre-packaged English patches based entirely on thcrap.
Please follow the instructions below.

NOTE: This method is NOT the recommended method for using thcrap, ESPECIALLY if you have more than one Touhou game.

It is recommended that you install thcrap following the instructions on the Download page so you can prevent duplication of content and have a central application to manage your patches for all your Touhou games.

Packages (lang_en based)

Mediafire Folder

(Package dates:
Touhou 06 -> Touhou 17: 2018-05-03
Touhou 18: 2021-06-02
Touhou 17.5, Touhou 18.5 and Touhou 19: 2023-09-18)

Instructions

Each package contains a folder called "thcrap" and a launcher called "thxx (thpatch-en).exe".

1. Download the package.
2. Extract the folder and launcher into the directory of its respective game, where the original exe for the game lies.
3. Launch the game with thxx (thpatch-en).exe.

Disclaimer

These standalone packages are entirely based on thcrap and all its features.
They are self-updating, which means that every time you launch the game, they connect to the internet to check if new translatable content is available for download.
This is useful, because translated content from thpatch is never final and always due to changes and improvements.

About

It has come to our attention, that the self-updating nature of thcrap has lead to English static patches of the Touhou games becoming a thing of the past.
Though thcrap comes with a great set of features, including but not limiting to self-updating and patch stacking, some select users take issue with a few things about thcrap:

  1. Usability: the thcrap configuration tool is a lot more easy to use than it used to, but if it's still too hard for you and you find these easier to use, go ahead.
  2. Portability: In its current form, thcrap is like a patch central on your hard drive that creates shortcuts with absolute file paths to the respective games.
    Though this provides a central location to manage your patches, this comes with the issue that, if for example you wanted to take the patched game along with you on a USB-stick and show it to a friend, you will have to rerun the thcrap configuration tool to generate the new shortcuts, or in the worst case, download all translated assets all over again.
  3. Steam Deck support: the Steam Deck tend to struggle with the shortcuts generated by the thcrap configuration tool, and the shortcut-like exe files in these standalone patches are easier to manage for it.

Therefore, we are now offering easy to use, pre-packaged and pre-configured standalone patches for all supported English translated games.
These standalone packages are entirely based on thcrap and thus, self-updating, meaning that these packages are not static.

Please take note that this is not the recommended way to use thcrap.
These patches are only meant to fulfill the demand for people who want nothing more than to play the games in English and can do without any additional features or patches.