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Can someone explain why this doesn't work? [message #258334] Sat, 12 May 2007 09:13 Go to next message
jamiejrg is currently offline  jamiejrg
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Why is it that I can't replace character models. In my mind this should work. Lets use the nod sniper and nod sbh as an example. Both use the same skeleton (s_a_human) as far as i know and both include the head mesh in the thier lod files.

To me, i should be able to take the sbh models and rename them as the sniper ones and put them in the data folder, and tada i have the sbh sniper. But, this does not work. I just get an invisible character.

I will continue testing this but thus far i no idea whats happening.

Maybe it has something to do with the actual name of the meshes. Like i renamed the sbh w3d file, but inside the mesh is still called c_nod_stlth.

If anyone has anything to add to this or any explanation as to why this isn't working then please share.

*edit1* When i launch the game with modified lod files and C_ag and c_***_****_.w3d files my game crashs on start up.

When i launch with modified lod files and c_***_****_.w3d it crashes on multiplayer practice load.

When i launch with just lod files i get ingame but then i can't move the character, and the character is invisible.

Jamie


cncnick13 wrote on Fri, 24 August 2007 23:39

ok im using my dektop right now


cncnick13 wrote on Sun, 26 August 2007 00:04

umm whats the edit button

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Re: Can someone explain why this doesn't work? [message #258352 is a reply to message #258334] Sat, 12 May 2007 12:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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If you rename a .w3d file, you must use a hex-editor to change the name inside the file as well.. I think Jonwil had a program that did it for yu but I don't know where it is or anything about it.

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Re: Can someone explain why this doesn't work? [message #258359 is a reply to message #258334] Sat, 12 May 2007 13:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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It's funny you say that, i was just trying that myself. but when i do it and then open the w3d, the mesh i renamed isn't there.

cncnick13 wrote on Fri, 24 August 2007 23:39

ok im using my dektop right now


cncnick13 wrote on Sun, 26 August 2007 00:04

umm whats the edit button
Re: Can someone explain why this doesn't work? [message #258650 is a reply to message #258334] Mon, 14 May 2007 12:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
AoBfrost is currently offline  AoBfrost
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Silly boy, I tried similar thing making kane with powersuit lol, You need to import the sbh or sniper body w3d files into gmax or 3dsmax and then save them as a new model, then rename them to sbh or sniper...it isnt that easy.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/FMAROCKS/godotsig.gif
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KANE LIVES!!!
Re: Can someone explain why this doesn't work? [message #258660 is a reply to message #258334] Mon, 14 May 2007 13:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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So the actual names of the mesh inside matter.

cncnick13 wrote on Fri, 24 August 2007 23:39

ok im using my dektop right now


cncnick13 wrote on Sun, 26 August 2007 00:04

umm whats the edit button
Re: Can someone explain why this doesn't work? [message #258702 is a reply to message #258334] Mon, 14 May 2007 15:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I dunno, to make powersuit kane, all i did was download gmax, activate it, use renx for ren models, import powersuit, and save it as a different new model, then rename it to kane's body parts and walla, but you wont have a sbh sniper even if you try, the stealth_effect.dds doesnt effect snipers, only sbh themselves...and everyone else will see you as a nod sniper still, pointless to me, on the other hand...kane powersuit ftw.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/FMAROCKS/godotsig.gif
Scrin wrote on Fri, 05 October 2007 12:19

''whoa im the photoshop''

KANE LIVES!!!
Re: Can someone explain why this doesn't work? [message #258781 is a reply to message #258334] Tue, 15 May 2007 05:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Don't worry, I know i wont get the stealth effect. I just want the body of the sbh, have you seen it lately?! ITS FREAKING SWEET!.

cncnick13 wrote on Fri, 24 August 2007 23:39

ok im using my dektop right now


cncnick13 wrote on Sun, 26 August 2007 00:04

umm whats the edit button
Re: Can someone explain why this doesn't work? [message #258805 is a reply to message #258334] Tue, 15 May 2007 09:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I dont get what you want though lol, everyone else will look like sbh when they are sniping, but when they see you, they wont, you'll be a nod sniper.....plus the sbh doesnt really fit "sniper" anyways, your mod, I've done stupid stuff too like sydney with a red jacket with nod logo, and kane wearing a powersuit lol. SUPER KANE FTW!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/FMAROCKS/godotsig.gif
Scrin wrote on Fri, 05 October 2007 12:19

''whoa im the photoshop''

KANE LIVES!!!
Re: Can someone explain why this doesn't work? [message #258819 is a reply to message #258805] Tue, 15 May 2007 10:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I don't even screw with the lod files anymore, I just find out what the base charter is named and export the charter to that name in the Renegade directory, then it is always in its best viewing settings.

Re: Can someone explain why this doesn't work? [message #259012 is a reply to message #258334] Wed, 16 May 2007 16:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Ok i got it!

Open up the mesh, rename it to the one you are replaceing

(eg, I was replaceing the sniper with the sbh mesh, i changed the mesh's name from stealth_0.00 to sniper_0.00)

Then made sure all teh export settings where right.

Exported and boo yeah!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/Jamiejrg/ScreenShot08.png


cncnick13 wrote on Fri, 24 August 2007 23:39

ok im using my dektop right now


cncnick13 wrote on Sun, 26 August 2007 00:04

umm whats the edit button
Re: Can someone explain why this doesn't work? [message #259189 is a reply to message #258334] Thu, 17 May 2007 13:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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His shoulder looks odd with a stretched and black shadow look, I dunno, I use the silver sbh skin, so I'm not 100% sure, anyways, you did it lol. Now how about Powersuit havoc?

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/FMAROCKS/godotsig.gif
Scrin wrote on Fri, 05 October 2007 12:19

''whoa im the photoshop''

KANE LIVES!!!
Re: Can someone explain why this doesn't work? [message #259195 is a reply to message #259189] Thu, 17 May 2007 15:34 Go to previous message
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AoBfrost wrote on Thu, 17 May 2007 15:53

His shoulder looks odd with a stretched and black shadow look, I dunno, I use the silver sbh skin, so I'm not 100% sure, anyways, you did it lol. Now how about Powersuit havoc?


What is it with you and powersuit?


cncnick13 wrote on Fri, 24 August 2007 23:39

ok im using my dektop right now


cncnick13 wrote on Sun, 26 August 2007 00:04

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