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M-8 Assault Rifle Blaster Replacement

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 Inyri
05-23-2010, 12:17 AM
#1
M-8 Assault Rifle Blaster Replacement
***As seen in Mass Effect 2***

Download From:
Inyri.info (both versions) (http://inyri.info/files/fileinfo/ktr-m8rifle.php)
KotORFiles (KotOR1 version) (http://knightsoftheoldrepublic.filefront.com/file/M8_Assault_Rifle_Blaster_Replacement;114059)
KotORFiles (KotOR2 version) (http://knightsoftheoldrepublic.filefront.com/file/M8_Assault_Rifle_Blaster_Replacement;114061)


http://inyri.info/images/screenshots/me2-ar2.jpg)
http://inyri.info/images/screenshots/me2-ar1.jpg)

To compare to the original:

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100205160605/masseffect/images/thumb/3/33/M8avenger.png/263px-M8avenger.png)

The M-8 Assault Rifle as seen in the popular game Mass Effect 2, recreated for use in Knights of the Old Republic and Knights of the Old Republic 2. This mod is a simple blaster rifle replacement, allowing for maximum compatibility with other custom blaster model mods (except, of course, for the ones that also replace the default blaster rifle).

This mod can be easily modified to create a new, unique blaster rifle if desired, simply by changing the model number and creating a matching *.UTI file. Additional in-game screenshots in the spoiler below:

http://inyri.info/images/screenshots/m8-1.jpg)
http://inyri.info/images/screenshots/m8-2.jpg)

Oh yeah, hi.
:wavey:
 Q
05-23-2010, 12:28 AM
#2
Wow. Inyri. Back from the abyss... :waive1:

Nice model. :)
 Qui-Gon Glenn
05-23-2010, 1:15 AM
#3
Very cool. I have ME2 coming in the mail... so now I can preview the weaponry in my BoS:SR playthrough!

Nice to see a seasoned veteran! (yes, that is a euphemism for old face ;) )
 Lord of Hunger
05-23-2010, 2:34 AM
#4
Inyri...the Inyri?!

Welcome back! :D I've seen your work and it is quite impressive. While I'm not a fan of the Mass Effect series, this item is extremely well done!
 vanir
05-23-2010, 2:42 AM
#5
Can I just change the file name to replace say...the Mandalorian Assault Rifle with this model or do I have to change something else?
 Inyri
05-23-2010, 2:52 AM
#6
Should be able to. Change w_blstrrfl_003.mdl to w_blstrrfl_004.mdl, and w_blstrrfl_003.mdx to w_blstrrfl_004.mdx (or copy the files and make a set that's 004 if you want it to overwrite both). Make sure to also change the icon if you want the custom one (iw_blstrrfl_003.tga to iw_blstrrfl_004.tga).
 Phildevil
05-23-2010, 3:57 AM
#7
What about the .uti?
 Kainzorus Prime
05-23-2010, 4:57 AM
#8
I'm Commander Kainzor, and this is my favorite rifle in the game.
 Rinku
05-23-2010, 9:11 AM
#9
Wow!!!!! Nice job :D

Great to see you back modding.
 GeorgNihilus
05-23-2010, 11:10 AM
#10
Goodness!! :eyepop so you're "Not In Absentia" ... ;)

Amazing conversion. NOW I'm gonna equip those blaster rifles once and for all you know ... :thmbup1:

Looks great in Kotor, Carth is very pleased with this. Still have to see how they look in TSL.

good to see you made yourself some 'modding time' even working :)
 gasgallery
05-23-2010, 11:17 AM
#11
Bloody hell, that's amazing work. Glad you're back Inyri :D
 Zerimar Nyliram
05-23-2010, 1:22 PM
#12
You know what would be a nice touch? If you could have "M-8" written in Aurabesh, just to Star Wars-ize it a bit. Otherwise, flawless design!
 Inyri
05-23-2010, 1:31 PM
#13
What about the .uti?There has been no *.uti included, as this is just intended to be an overwrite. The only time you'll need a custom *.uti is if you're wanting to add it as a completely unique item.
 Sith Holocron
05-23-2010, 1:58 PM
#14
Nice work, Inyri! Good luck with getting your Jedi Academy version of this rifle completed as well!
 Inyri
05-23-2010, 2:18 PM
#15
Nice work, Inyri! Good luck with getting your Jedi Academy version of this rifle completed as well!Thanks. :) That's going to be a challenge.

You know what would be a nice touch? If you could have "M-8" written in Aurabesh, just to Star Wars-ize it a bit. Otherwise, flawless design!I deliver: click me (http://www.inyri.info/files/m8-alt-textures.7z)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a322/inyri/Mods/aurebesh.jpg)
All the text is in aurabesh. Just copy those textures over the originals, for either version.
 Darth InSidious
05-23-2010, 4:23 PM
#16
 Inyri
05-23-2010, 4:32 PM
#17
Thanks for the quick upload, DI. Updated the first post.
 GeorgNihilus
05-23-2010, 5:00 PM
#18
Thanks. :) That's going to be a challenge.

I deliver: click me (http://www.inyri.info/files/m8-alt-textures.7z)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a322/inyri/Mods/aurebesh.jpg)
All the text is in aurabesh. Just copy those textures over the originals, for either version.
Cool :emodanc: and appropiate. Aurabesh for my TSL Override (looks a little better right?), english for my Kotor Override ... :thmbup1:

keep up the awesome work :)
 Zerimar Nyliram
05-23-2010, 10:25 PM
#19
Sweet! Thank you!
 jimbo32
05-24-2010, 1:18 AM
#20
Wow, amazing work, Inyri. Too bad the Kotor and TSL engine wouldn't let you fold it up like in ME. :) (I haven't played ME2 yet, but that rifle looks pretty much the same as the default HK model from ME1 - I assume ME2 folds them up the same way)
 Canderis
05-24-2010, 7:46 AM
#21
Wow, incredible.

I just got to ask, how many polys is it?
 Darth Payne
05-24-2010, 8:24 AM
#22
Umm, this might be a stupid question.

What is the UTI name for the default blaster rifle?

I need to give this thing some better stats.
 GeorgNihilus
05-24-2010, 10:39 AM
#23
KotOR
g_w_blstrrfl001.uti (blaster rifle)

TSL
w_brifle_04.uti (Blaster Rifle)
w_brifle_19.uti (Mandalorian Assault Rifle) if you wanna boost up a little this one too, a little lower but not much IMO :raise: ...

hope that helps :)
 Darth Payne
05-24-2010, 10:43 AM
#24
Cool, just what i needed.
 redrob41
05-24-2010, 2:10 PM
#25
Excellent work Inyri, as always. This'll look good with my ME underwear for TSL :D (actually, it'll make my meagre undies look better than they are).
 Totenkopf
05-24-2010, 4:00 PM
#26
Looks nice. Will add to mod collection. Any other planned additions from ME series down the road?
 purifier
05-24-2010, 4:43 PM
#27
That is absolutely fabulous. I've haven't got into really playing the ME games yet, so I never seen any of the ME weapons. But I must say, that is one sweet rifle model you made for Kotor. :thmbup1:

I've got to try it.
 ZimmMaster
05-24-2010, 5:16 PM
#28
This is great Inyri. I really liked that blaster rifle model. Nice to see you back from the dead.
 Inyri
05-24-2010, 6:49 PM
#29
Looks nice. Will add to mod collection. Any other planned additions from ME series down the road?Yep, actually working on the carnifex hand cannon at the moment. Debating whether or not to start a WIP thread. Might just go to straight release because I got most of it done last night. Just need to finish up the texture and get it in-game.

Am thinking I will do several replacement mods, then when I have a good collection I'll make them unique items and actually place them. Or something.
 ZimmMaster
05-24-2010, 11:47 PM
#30
Yep, actually working on the carnifex hand cannon at the moment. Debating whether or not to start a WIP thread. Might just go to straight release because I got most of it done last night. Just need to finish up the texture and get it in-game.

Am thinking I will do several replacement mods, then when I have a good collection I'll make them unique items and actually place them. Or something.

Would be greatly appreciated from one of the best modders in history.
 Inyri
05-24-2010, 11:48 PM
#31
http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=204004)

WIP thread started for future Mass Effect models.
 Xarwarz
05-25-2010, 12:30 AM
#32
Excellent stuff man its an exact replica makes me wish i could do models.
 Darth Cryptic
05-25-2010, 9:15 AM
#33
For those who've played ME2, what would you say a good set of weapon stats would be?
 Darth Payne
05-25-2010, 9:20 AM
#34
I'd say around medium range.

Personally i've given this rifle Energy damage 7-44, this makes it a pretty decent rifle for most of the game.
 Demongo
05-25-2010, 1:26 PM
#35
Wow.....looks like I have a god to worship.................IMPRESSSSSSSSSSIVE
 GeorgNihilus
05-25-2010, 4:35 PM
#36
This'll look good with my ME underwear for TSL :D (actually, it'll make my meagre undies look better than they are).
You kidding right? about the ME underwear I mean :lol: or you actually did an ME underwear for Kotor-TSL?? ;)

I'd like to see that :)
 Rinku
05-25-2010, 8:09 PM
#37
I like the aurabesh it looks cool :).
 Xarwarz
05-26-2010, 11:54 AM
#38
One question is it possible to implement the glow of certain lights on the weapon
 Inyri
05-26-2010, 7:25 PM
#39
Yes, you could do that. I opted for a metallic shine on portions of the model instead of the glow, but you'd just need to change the TXI from CM_baremetal to CM_Bright. Also I would recommend adjusting the alpha map to only affect the portions you want to glow.
 Sith Holocron
08-09-2015, 11:02 PM
#40
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