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For me it was quite difficult to follow the instructions, especially without having used Project64 in the past. I updated the instructions to (hopefully) clarify some things so it's easier to new people to enjoy this rom.
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There are different patches depending on the ROM you own from the **The Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of Time NTSC cartridge**. It could be either US or Japanese version, and either version 1.0, 1.1 or 1.2. Choose the patch that fits the combination.

Use software like FLoating IPS (https://www.romhacking.net/utilities/1040/) to patch your ROM.
Use software like [Floating IPS](https://www.romhacking.net/utilities/1040/) to patch your ROM.

If it is not working, then your ROM might not be in the right format, for that use Tool64 and change the ROM format to .z64 (Big Endian) format and try again.

**Once patching is done, then load the ROM on your emulator or flashcart of choice like a regular N64 game.**

The save data is not compatible with the Disk version.

## Step-by-step instructions

1. Obtain a ROM, for demonstration purposes we will use `Legend of Zelda, The - Ocarina of Time (USA) (Rev 2).z64`.
2. Download and open [Floating IPS](https://www.romhacking.net/utilities/1040/).
3. Click **Apply Patch** and select the appropriate patch (in this case `DawnDusk_v2_U_1.2.bps`).
4. Now select the ROM to patch (`Legend of Zelda, The - Ocarina of Time (USA) (Rev 2).z64`).
5. Save the patched rom (`DawnDusk_v2_U_1.2.z64`) anywhere you like.
6. Open the patched rom (`DawnDusk_v2_U_1.2.z64`) in your emulator.

# Disk Expansion

Playing the Disk Expansion may seem a bit daunting, but it's pretty simple, **but to avoid ANY confusion, all details will be mentioned here**, and the instructions here will only mention how to play the disk game on emulator.
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## Project64

**You need a nightly version of Project64 (2.4.0.1042-ga771022 or newer) for this to work**. You can download it [here](https://64dd.org/downloads.html).

### Play the Disk Expansion

You can play the disk expansion by doing the following:
* **Load the Retail 64DD IPL ROM image file if it was not configured.**
* Either do **Load Combo...**, then load the Zelda Ocarina of Time ROM, then the Expansion Disk.
* Or choose a ROM Directory for the Project64 game list via File then **Choose ROM Directory...** if that's not already done.
* Right click on Zelda Ocarina of Time on the game list, then select **Play Game with Disk**.
* **Load the Disk Expansion Image file.**
1. Configure the American Retail 64DD IPL ROM Path**.
* Either do it in `Options -> Settings... -> 64DD`.
* Or load `64DD_IPL_US_MJR.n64` directly in the emulator to configure it automatically.
2. Load the game.
* Either do **Load Combo...**, then load the Zelda Ocarina of Time ROM, then the Expansion Disk.
* Or choose a ROM Directory for the Project64 game list via _File_ then **Choose ROM Directory...** if that's not already done.
* Right click on Zelda Ocarina of Time on the game list, then select **Play Game with Disk**.
* **Load the Disk Expansion Image file.**

**The game should launch with "Disk" on the Title Screen.** Make a save file as normal and you can play the game.

### Fix Recompiler Crash

**If the game crashes upon loading a disk save file, please do the following:**

To play the game on Recompiler mode for maximal performance, the following should be setup for the Ocarina of Time ROM:
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