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Originally posted by Dogstar060763:
Actually, I've noticed that all of Xana's animation files are present, so it would suggest that either the developers just left them in the file directories, or she is rendered real-time.

I've loaded up the Xana Demonic (and regular) model into 3dsMax and while the model/s are fine, Max doesn't like her 20+MB cinematic animation file and won't load it to either of models. All other animation files work fine.

BTW, changing the textures is very simple, using the plugins mentioned in above posts. Most of the character textures are a good sized resolution, too, allowing for detailed work.

The cut-scenes were at first rendered in game, But I would think that Arkane noticed that having to wait 2 through whatever minutes on different pcs just for a short cut scene is a very bad idea. However the cut-scene animations as you noticed are all left in, even for the sovereign I think.

Posts: 877 | Registered: Sat August 05 2006

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Felio2006

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Originally posted by Mana_SG:
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Originally posted by Dogstar060763:
Actually, I've noticed that all of Xana's animation files are present, so it would suggest that either the developers just left them in the file directories, or she is rendered real-time.

I've loaded up the Xana Demonic (and regular) model into 3dsMax and while the model/s are fine, Max doesn't like her 20+MB cinematic animation file and won't load it to either of models. All other animation files work fine.

BTW, changing the textures is very simple, using the plugins mentioned in above posts. Most of the character textures are a good sized resolution, too, allowing for detailed work.

The cut-scenes were at first rendered in game, But I would think that Arkane noticed that having to wait 2 through whatever minutes on different pcs just for a short cut scene is a very bad idea. However the cut-scene animations as you noticed are all left in, even for the sovereign I think.

So we could, in theory, replace the Leanna model with the naked Xana model, since it's in the game.

Posts: 5 | Registered: Sun September 10 2006

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Originally posted by Felio2006:
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Originally posted by Mana_SG:
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Originally posted by Dogstar060763:
Actually, I've noticed that all of Xana's animation files are present, so it would suggest that either the developers just left them in the file directories, or she is rendered real-time.

I've loaded up the Xana Demonic (and regular) model into 3dsMax and while the model/s are fine, Max doesn't like her 20+MB cinematic animation file and won't load it to either of models. All other animation files work fine.

BTW, changing the textures is very simple, using the plugins mentioned in above posts. Most of the character textures are a good sized resolution, too, allowing for detailed work.

The cut-scenes were at first rendered in game, But I would think that Arkane noticed that having to wait 2 through whatever minutes on different pcs just for a short cut scene is a very bad idea. However the cut-scene animations as you noticed are all left in, even for the sovereign I think.

So we could, in theory, replace the Leanna model with the naked Xana model, since it's in the game.

You mean replace the naked Xana model with the non naked one and re-do the cutscenes? Yes we could, anyone up for it? I'd rather re-render all cutscenes the other way around. But I don't really wanna do that either :/

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Tristamus

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Must have nakeeeeee!

Posts: 4 | Registered: Thu May 18 2006

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Must have nakeeeeee!

The weekend is coming my friend... XD

Posts: 877 | Registered: Sat August 05 2006

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Felio2006

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So we could, in theory, replace the Leanna model with the naked Xana model, since it's in the game.

You mean replace the naked Xana model with the non naked one and re-do the cutscenes? Yes we could, anyone up for it? I'd rather re-render all cutscenes the other way around. But I don't really wanna do that either :/

Actually, I meant use the present, but unused, semi-nude Xana for the in-game Leanna, the one you fight alongside. It should be a simple file swap, though that might mess up the animations. The Xana model may not have been made compatible with combat animations.

Posts: 5 | Registered: Sun September 10 2006

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OddBa1l

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MattMyers...just a couple of things about compression and mip maps. What you said is fine if you're just mucking about trying out a new skin, but if you intend to release a public mod then you will NEED to use compressed textures and mipmaps. Uncompressed textures should only really be used on things like the HUD, same with no mipmaps and no LOD. MipMaps are basically smaller and smaller versions of your base texture, which are scaled depending on the distance from the camera. There's no need for your texture to be ultra sharp when the character is just a dot on the horizon

Posts: 37 | Registered: Tue August 08 2006

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mattmyers

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thanks OddBa1l, i never knew what mipmaps were, but they seemed to smear and make my textures look all compressed. in the view model even, so not only when it's far away, not sure.

but yeah, those are the usual settings i do when i am mucking around making new skins for things.

Posts: 0 | Registered: Tue October 31 2006

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Labyrinth

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This looks awesome, skribb!

Thank you! =)

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Posts: 2855 | Registered: Wed August 24 2005

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skribb

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This looks awesome, skribb!

Thank you! =)

You are most welcome Labyrinth!

Posts: 0 | Registered: Sun November 05 2006

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Kevin_N.

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I made a costum made magic toad

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1566/magictoadgt0.jpg

The whole file is coming soon if someone wants it.

Posts: 64 | Registered: Mon August 21 2006

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skribb

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I made a costum made magic toad

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1566/magictoadgt0.jpg

The whole file is coming soon if someone wants it.

You could always upload it to DarkMessiahFiles.com!

Posts: 0 | Registered: Sun November 05 2006

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h0juish

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is there a way to view the models with new skin without finding them in game?

Posts: 0 | Registered: Sat December 30 2006

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h0juish

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or a way to extract the models for use in 3rd party apps such as maya

Posts: 0 | Registered: Sat December 30 2006

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is there a way to view the models with new skin without finding them in game?

ModelViewer/face poser comes with HL2 sdk.

Posts: 877 | Registered: Sat August 05 2006

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Sarsonage

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Hmmm, you won't be able to replace the semi nude xana with the dressed one. Both the skins are wrapped on other ways.

Though the normal skin of Xana has more nudeness than the other ones. If I could only make the clothes invisible.

I'm trying...

Grtz,
Sars!

Posts: 4 | Registered: Tue December 12 2006

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cmudersbach

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ok i went through all your steps and made a new orc skin but now... how do i play as him????
i did what you said step by steb but now what???
i want to play as my orc but i don't know what to do next?
please help!

sincerely

dark messiah fan!

Posts: 1 | Registered: Sat July 14 2007

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Assassin-994

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Sarsorange- I wish you can do that + send me the file + make her... uh... be-placed-in-game-via-the-console... get that? heh.

Anyway, i really suck at making mods/skins etc. Can anyone give me his/her mail, and i send him/her my ideas? (Anyway, i think its always "him"

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Posts: 8 | Registered: Sat August 11 2007

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