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DarthParametric

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Posted in: Couple of quick questions
  DarthParametric
01-26-2009, 7:50 AM
#2
Textures don't always follow the same naming conventions as the model they belong to. The texture is coded into the MDL file. The easiest way to find its texture is to run it through MDLOps and make an ASCII model. If you double-click on a MDL in KOT...  [Read More]
Posted in: some problem about install mod with TSL patcher
  DarthParametric
01-26-2009, 8:01 AM
#3
Modders can set TSLPatcher to automatically look up the install directory by itself, so if it doesn't pop up a window asking you to select the directory just hit the install button....  [Read More]
Posted in: Influence Modification for KotOR I (Code name: INFm-K1)
  DarthParametric
01-25-2009, 3:44 AM
#2
Ambitious. I'd be very interested to hear what you are doing "under the hood" to pull this off....  [Read More]
Posted in: Telos Billboard mod IV
  DarthParametric
01-26-2009, 7:45 AM
#18
PM me a link to the model and I'll see what I can do....  [Read More]
Posted in: Telos Billboard mod IV
  DarthParametric
01-26-2009, 1:57 AM
#16
What's the model like? If it's pretty simple it shouldn't be too much of a drama to map it for you....  [Read More]
Posted in: Telos Billboard mod IV
  DarthParametric
01-25-2009, 12:12 PM
#7
For K1 I would think Taris would be the obvious choice for billboards. You could also maybe put some smallish ones in cantinas like on Tatooine and Korriban....  [Read More]
Posted in: Telos Billboard mod IV
  DarthParametric
01-25-2009, 2:21 AM
#5
You'd be better off posting shots of custom skins and the like, not bugfix mods. Maybe ask Drewton if you can post some shots of his K1 Revan robes. That Photoshoped screenshot with the blurred background would make for a nice billboard. There's al...  [Read More]
Posted in: model problem
  DarthParametric
01-25-2009, 9:01 AM
#9
You're talking about flipping normals? 1. Select the model 2. Change to the Modify tab and seclect Editable Mesh 3. Click the Polygons button 4. Select the appropriate poly/s 5. Scroll down to the Surface Properties section and click the Flip butto...  [Read More]
Posted in: I know I'm dense... Q's about creating new items
  DarthParametric
01-25-2009, 4:43 AM
#4
No on both counts as far as I know....  [Read More]
Posted in: I know I'm dense... Q's about creating new items
  DarthParametric
01-23-2009, 10:32 AM
#2
I don't think 76 is a valid modelvariation, not for TSL anyway. It lumps all the upgrade parts together under one category so there are heaps. All you need to do for icons is to follow the existing name convention. As long as the modelvariation matc...  [Read More]
Posted in: New PC head:Renae Kaьvo
  DarthParametric
01-19-2009, 11:32 PM
#7
i think i have to do more with the models then just changing the file name, don't i?I would think you would need to rename the models then hex edit the MDL and change the tex name. I haven't played around with PCs much though, so I'm not sure if chan...  [Read More]
Posted in: New PC head:Renae Kaьvo
  DarthParametric
01-19-2009, 2:29 PM
#4
Ah good catch redrob41. There is indeed a sex column in portraits.2da. Female = 1, Male = 0. baseresref sex appearancenumber race inanimatetype plot lowgore appearance_s appearance_l forpc baseresrefe baseresrefve baseresrefvve baseresrefvvve...  [Read More]
Posted in: New PC head:Renae Kaьvo
  DarthParametric
01-19-2009, 12:23 PM
#2
I assume you listed it as P_FEM_x_xx_xx and not P_MAL_x_xx_xx in appearance.2da?...  [Read More]
Posted in: looking for a_helmet_09,14,17,20,27 & 28 texture.
  DarthParametric
01-25-2009, 4:37 AM
#18
Have you tried making a completely new INI btw? Edit your current INI then save it as a a plain text file, then delete the original and change the file extension. Alternatively, ditch Vista and get a working OS. :p MS has the beta of Win7 available....  [Read More]
Posted in: looking for a_helmet_09,14,17,20,27 & 28 texture.
  DarthParametric
01-24-2009, 5:34 AM
#14
I thought TSL took screenshots out of the box without changing the INI file anyway. I can't think of any reason you wouldn't be able to save it other than it being read-only and Vista's paranoia. Tried copying it to another folder and editing it? Us...  [Read More]
Posted in: looking for a_helmet_09,14,17,20,27 & 28 texture.
  DarthParametric
01-23-2009, 10:26 AM
#12
Using Vista? From what I have seen of it, it seems with the overzealous security that you have to manually specify admin rights for everything in order to make changes....  [Read More]
Posted in: looking for a_helmet_09,14,17,20,27 & 28 texture.
  DarthParametric
01-23-2009, 12:46 AM
#10
Your INI file will be set to read-only, which is why it isn't letting you save. Right click on it and choose Properties, then under Attributes untick read-only....  [Read More]
Posted in: looking for a_helmet_09,14,17,20,27 & 28 texture.
  DarthParametric
01-19-2009, 8:13 AM
#7
I was thinking of giving Gimp a try, since you stated to was a viable FREE alternative to Photoshop in my other thread.I've only ever used Gimp and Paint.NET briefly. Paint has a much nicer interface, but a quick Google search would suggest that you'...  [Read More]
Posted in: looking for a_helmet_09,14,17,20,27 & 28 texture.
  DarthParametric
01-19-2009, 12:07 AM
#5
The only way to create transparency is with an alpha channel. I assume you want to make a some sort of semi-transparent visor? Not sure what you mean by emitter. The only emitters I am aware of are used for particle effects....  [Read More]
Posted in: looking for a_helmet_09,14,17,20,27 & 28 texture.
  DarthParametric
01-18-2009, 10:27 AM
#3
Your starting point is KOTORTool. The resref a_helmet_09 is the template. So browse templates.bif and find a_helmet_09.uti and double click on it. This will open KT's item editor. You'll see the info that shows up in game like the description, the it...  [Read More]
Posted in: How to retain Shadows, Highlights and Cloth Folds when retexturing
  DarthParametric
01-18-2009, 2:03 AM
#2
Nice. Although there are already several existing text-based tutorials that describe the same process (and variations of it), no doubt some people will get more out of a video-based version. You should probably do one on alpha layers and setting up...  [Read More]
Posted in: Making New Lightsaber Crystals
  DarthParametric
01-16-2009, 11:31 PM
#2
Reading some tutorials would be a good start: How to Make your custom saber upgradeable (http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=143991) Achilles' Handy Tutorials (inc. saber tutorial) (http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=143456)...  [Read More]
Posted in: TGA editting & TSL skins (beginner[question and wants])
  DarthParametric
01-18-2009, 1:47 AM
#6
The only way would be if there is still a texture in the Override folder. Whatever the PP6 file was the game would ignore it. The save games would likely be in whatever the Vista equivalent of Documents and Settings is. In XP the saves are in the in...  [Read More]
Posted in: DarthParametric's WIPs
  DarthParametric
01-17-2009, 7:58 AM
#26
how do the animations work on that model?The skirt uses bones. There are two bones on the front and two on the back. All I've done is to pull down the bottom row of the skirt's vertexes, so it tends to flap around a bit stiffly. There's also some cli...  [Read More]
Posted in: DarthParametric's WIPs
  DarthParametric
01-17-2009, 4:55 AM
#24
I decided to take a break from sabers and try my hand at something else. I thought it might be interesting to check out the dancer's outfit mesh and see if a slave Leia conversion would be possible. The majority of the work required is re-texturing (...  [Read More]
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