#Zelda: Remastered 1.3#
-Many thanks to KYA for extensive support in developing this hack. Also, many thanks to Sour for creating the Mesen emulator. Lastly, special thanks to ShadowOne333 for assistance in incorporating aspects of Zelda 1 Redux in this pack.
-This pack provides enhanced graphics, music, and sound effects for the NES game, The Legend of Zelda. It should be used with a version of the Mesen NES emulator that can support layered backgrounds.
-To summarize, this is a hack that builds upon other hacks. I do not claim credit for some of the work many others have done in prior hacks that have helped make this possible.
-I also do not claim credit for the Mesen emulator that allows this HD pack to work. Read the credits section for more information on the many individuals who have helped make this possible.
-ALSO, SUPPORT NINTENDO BY BUYING OFFICIAL NINTENDO PRODUCTS!!! This is a fan made labor of love that is only intended to pay tribute to the Zelda series (like fan fiction, or fan art).
-Keep in mind, this pack is merely a MOD. This hack does not work as a game on its own. Think of it like a Minecraft texture pack.

#Changelog#
-Version 1.3
	-Fixed glitch that occurs when trying to cycle through B-items using Select with the letter in inventory, but no boomerang.
	-Added 8-Bit sound option to "ZeldaHDAlternateSound" folder.
-Version 1.2
	-Fixed graphic glitch that occurs with the partial Triforce displayed in the inventory screen.
	-Fixed graphic glitch that occurs when damaging Armos enemies.

-Version 1.1
	-Changed gameplay font to a modified version of Hylia Serif (original source files available here: https://zeldauniverse.net/media/fonts/).
	-Minor changes to the Overworld.
	-Added new music to the "ZeldaHDAlternateMusic" folder.

#Getting Started#
-Obtain the necessary ROM file: You must supply your own legitimate North American ROM of The Legend of Zelda for NES. A copy of the necessary ROM will not be provided in this pack. I DO NOT SUPPORT PIRACY!
	-Failure to obtain a legitimate copy of the ROM may result in a swarm of burly FBI agents rappelling through your bedroom window.
	-The agents will likely seize your computer as well as your creepy anime figurine collection. Don't say I didn't warn you.

		!!THE PACK MUST BE USED WITH A ZELDA PRG0 ROM THAT HAS A SHA-1 CHECKSUM OF DAB79C84934F9AA5DB4E7DAD390E5D0C12443FA2!!
		!!If the checksum does not match exactly, the pack will not operate correctly!!
		!!Keep in mind there is another version of Zelda for NES (PRG1) which is not compatible with this pack!!
		!!The continue screen of PRG1 has the following warning at the continue screen. If your game has this warning at the continue screen, it is not the correct version!!
			"CAUTION  TO AVOID DAMAGING GAME INFO SAVED, HOLD IN RESET BUTTON AS YOU TURN POWER OFF."

-Download a version of the Mesen NES emulator that supports layered backgrounds. Mesen version 0.9.9.62 should be compatible.

		!!AT THE TIME OF THIS WRITING, THE PACK WILL ONLY WORK WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL VERSION OF MESEN. IT WILL NOT WORK WITH THE STABLE RELEASE 0.9.9 RELEASED ON FEB 1, 2020!!

-Open the Mesen emulator by clicking on "Mesen.exe" file.
-Navigate to "Options," then "Video," and ensure the box next to the "Use HDNes HD packs" is checked.
-In the same "Video" menu, I also suggest turning Vertical Sync on to ensure a smooth gameplay experience (this is optional).
-If you haven't already done so, navigate to "Options," then "Input" to configure your input settings. I recommend using a controller if possible.
-Navigate to "File," then "Open."
-Find your ROM of Zelda (must be PRG0) and double click on it to begin the game.
-Navigate to "Tools," then "Install HD Pack."
-Locate the "ZeldaRemastered.zip" file and double click on it.
-The emulator should prompt you to reset. When this occurs, select "OK."
-Press F11 if you wish to use Fullscreen mode.
-If you have completed the steps above correctly, the game should not be running with enhanced graphics and sound.
-Enjoy!


#Prerequisites#
-I haven't tested this hack on low powered PCs. So, the HD pack may not run well if your computer is under powered. In short, if you have a toaster for a PC, you may experience performance issues :)
-A legitimate ROM of Zelda for NES (again, you must obtain this on your own).
	-Refusing to obtain a legitimate copy may also result in many scary things like viruses, spyware, ransomware, and lizard armies.
	-Overweight hackers will likely reach through your computer monitor and challenge you to an unwinnable game of thumb wrestling. Do not accept the challenge. It is not what it seems.


#Built With#
-This HD pack was created with Photoshop CS6, Audacity, Notepad, Microsoft Excel, Lunar IPS, and the "HD Pack Builder" feature and debugging features of the Mesen NES Emulator.


#Credits#
	-*My work in this hack involved spending many hours remastering graphics from various sources to make them work in the proper format.
		-I tried to stay as close as possible to a consistent art style that reflects work done in the official series.
		-Arranging the PNG files in a way Mesen could read them was interesting and was like putting together a very complicated puzzle.
	-I then used various features of Mesen to debug and enhance the pack with more advanced conditions via the bundled "hire.txt" and ".ips" files.
	-In addition, my efforts involved selecting, converting, trimming, and making small adjustments to sound files that were utilized for custom music and custom sound effects.
		-I tried to make music selections as close as possible to a consistent 16-Bit style soundtrack.
		-Versions of the music tracks do exist with a full-blown orchestra. However, I do not believe those types of versions fit well in this patch (even though Mesen has the capability to handle "higher" quality music).

-KYA: Performed the heavy lifting with programming. The following would not have been possible without KYA's extensive support.
	-Custom background code for gameplay.
	-Custom music.
	-Custom sound effects.
		*Be sure to check out KYA's Castlevania HD pack at: https://yadi.sk/d/0zE50gqu3ZECcj
-Sour: Developed the Mesen NES emulator.
-ShadowOne333: Helped to incorporate aspects of Zelda 1 Redux in this pack.
	-Save manually with Up+A when in the items subscreen
	-Re-localization of the game script
	-Increase bomb max
	-Increase bomb upgrade amount
	-Faster text printing
	-Change the Red and Blue rings to Red and Blue tunics
	-Breakable tile hints
	-Press the Select button to toggle the item selected for the B Button
-Snarfblam: Wrote the code that allowed for hearts to be drawn in 1/8 increments and for potions and fairies to refill health more quickly.
-MattriOST: Created 8-Bit Great Fairy's Fountain Theme used in the alternate music section (for the file select screen): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANkVKFLMiNw
-Paul Veer: Created the artwork for Cadence of Hyrule.
-Nintendo: This one should be obvious - they created the Zelda series and most of the original artwork for the series.
	-Unless it is mentioned in the "Additional Credits" section, I probably used an existing sprite as a starting point when remastering something.

#Additional Credits#
-Some additional sources for art and music needed to be more heavily modified than others to fit in the context of this HD pack.
-A list is available below of additional sources that were used for art and music.
	-Aquamentus, Dodongo, Gleeok, Manhandla, and Vire: Thanks to Pepeztyle, MadBatter, and Altar. (https://www.spriters-resource.com/custom_edited/thelegendofzeldacustoms/)
	-Old Man, Old Woman, and Merchant: Thanks to ADilla. (https://www.spriters-resource.com/custom_edited/thelegendofzeldacustoms/sheet/101767/?source=genre)
	-Pols Voice: Special thanks to Farian. (https://twitter.com/ltfarian/status/1038843763819511809)
	-Digdogger: Special thanks to Arne. (https://twitter.com/androidarts/status/895957767210586113)
	-Title Screen Waterfall and Rocks: Special thanks to Fool. (https://www.deviantart.com/fool/art/Fall-435484622)
	-Various Items: Special thanks to ChaosMiles07. (https://www.spriters-resource.com/custom_edited/thelegendofzeldacustoms/sheet/60633/)
	-Hylia Serif Font: Special thanks to Artsy Omini. (https://zeldauniverse.net/media/fonts/)

#Legal#
  Permission to use, copy, modify and/or distribute this HD pack in both binary
  and source form, for non-commercial purposes, is hereby granted without
  fee, providing that this license information and copyright notice appear
  with all copies and any derived work.
  This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied
  warranty. In no event shall the authors be held liable for any damages
  arising from the use of this software or derivatives of this software.
  Zelda: Remastered is freeware for PERSONAL USE only. Commercial users should
  seek permission of the copyright holders first. Commercial use includes,
  but is not limited to, charging money for Zelda: Remastered or software derived from
  Zelda: Remastered, including Zelda: Remastered or derivatives in commercial game bundles, and/or
  using Zelda: Remastered as a promotion for your commercial product.
  Bug fixes and improvements to the pack should be forwarded to the author so
  everyone can benefit from the modifications in any future versions.
  Zelda, Nintendo, Super NES, and Super Nintendo Entertainment System are trademarks of
  Nintendo Co., Limited and its subsidiary companies.