Hello,

I'm looking for someone experienced with modding TQ to either create or help with creation of a mod that would make a sound when dropping an MI item. Farming MI items (Stonebinder cuffs in particular) would be easier as you wouldn't have to wait for the monster to fully drop items. It is also quite common for me to find MIs during normal play while backtracking -  because I left the area before the item finished rolling on the ground.

I've looked through the game files:
I have found in the game resources that the sound record is called EMBERSLEGENDARYDROP.DBR (RECORDS/SOUNDS/SOUNDPACK).
It uses soundName1,Sounds\item\emberslegendarydrop.mp3,
So I have tried to find mentions of it and Game.dll seems to be the place where this gets injected ino the game as it is the only match that is not a reference to the resource. None of the other matches have reference to item class type (Legendary)
If anyone knows how to amend Game.dll to include this sound for items of 'Rare' quality (so monster infrequents) iti would most likely solve the issue

Another solution would be to take this mod: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1783348088
And strip off additional stuff that's in it. It's a little bit less future-proof solution as the mod replaces GTA 5 Mobile Free Download for all MI rather than patching item type drop sounds, but it (presumably) works. Patching the game.dll would be better but I've no idea how to do that and if that would even work. That way you'd only have to re-patch the .dll once after the game is updated.
I would probably be able to make a "custommaps" mod replacing all dropSound3d anyway. Especially that I have a very nice example of how to do it, but I don't know how to make a bounce mod so I'm stuck.

Can someone please make such a mod to make MI emit loud sounds when dropping or help me solve the issues I faced?

Firstly, modifying the Game.dll file can be a bit tricky and potentially risky, so it's important to make a backup of the file before attempting any changes. It's also worth noting that modifying game files may violate the game's terms of service or end-user license agreement, so proceed at your own risk.

That being said, if you're determined to modify Game.dll, you'll likely need to use a program like dnSpy or a similar tool to decompile and modify the file. Once you've done that, you'll need to find the code responsible for handling sound effects for item drops and modify it to include the sound effect you want for Rare items.

I am currently playing the game on my ps4. I own the base version of the game which contains the original TQ game and the Immortal Throne expansion, no Ragnarok nor Atlantis expansions.

I am on act IV with a Brigand on Normal difficulty, and I am trying to get a Bramblewood Bow from the Anourans (frog-like creatures) at Asomata Beach and Soronis swamp area. Until now, I have spent at least 8 hours of farming for this specific item over and over, and still haven't managed to get a Bramblewood Bow. I have killed at least 600+ Anouran Hunters in total, I ve got 10+ Mbuti's Advocate, 2 Batrachos Bracers and Breastplate, plus several other Blue items, but still no bow. I m starting to believe that this bow is not available on the base game or on the ps4 version of the game cause I don't know how else to explain this.

So my question is, did anyone else who played the game on a console ever got a Bramblewood Bow from the Anourans? And if so, how much time/farming did it take?

Thanks in advance

It is possible to obtain a Bramblewood Bow from Anouran Hunters in the base version of the game, including on the PS4 version. However, the drop rate for this item is low, and it may take some time and farming to obtain it. The amount of time it takes to get the bow can vary greatly, as it is ultimately up to chance.

It sounds like you have already put in a significant amount of effort into farming for the item, and it's unfortunate that you haven't had any luck yet. One thing you could try is increasing your Magic Find (MF) to increase your chances of getting a rare item drop. Additionally, if you haven't already, you may want to try farming in other areas where the Anouran Hunters can be found, as they may have different drop rates.