Aoshi Shinomori, Help!
Aoshi Shinomori, Help!
InfiniteWarrior |
Jan 8 2004, 06:08 PM
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Long story short... someone wants this skin, but there is no Aoshi model. There is a Dante model - which is very close, but needs a few alterations. Dante's author is busy w/other projects, but sent the necessary files to create Aoshi.
So... can anyone point me to a few places modelers might hang out so that I can put out a request for the necessary changes? ---------------------- Attached thumbnail(s) |
TheBeast |
Jan 8 2004, 09:20 PM
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Master Group: -=RJ=-Clan Posts: 444 Joined: 18-June 03 From: Quebec...woohoo !!! Member No.: 12 |
Well that depend on how long you are willing to wait for this model.
1. You can try the Jk2files Forums... some good modelers hangs out there 2. You can also try the LucasForums... though I'll doubt you'll find what you want 3. There is also... the Bête The third option will take more time though - Beast -------------------- "Separately, woman and alcohol can be quite fun... but when you mix them, they can make you a dumbass"
- Red, That's 70's Show :) |
OneWingAngel |
Jan 8 2004, 10:30 PM
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Master Group: -=RJ=-Clan Posts: 103 Joined: 14-June 03 Member No.: 7 |
I'm doing a skin of the dante model and from the hours I've spent starring at it it looks to be almost exactly what you need, no alterations needed, and just a tweek on the nose.
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InfiniteWarrior |
Jan 8 2004, 11:44 PM
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It is. Almost exactly. I was so lucky to find it. Even the nose is perfect, judging by other pics I've been sent. There are just a couple of places that need "smoothing out".
For the sake of comparison... Attached thumbnail(s) |
TheBeast |
Jan 9 2004, 11:27 AM
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Master Group: -=RJ=-Clan Posts: 444 Joined: 18-June 03 From: Quebec...woohoo !!! Member No.: 12 |
Well Infi.... it also depend on what file the 'creator' of the Dante model shared with you.
If you have in your possession, the original 3D Studio Max file with the model already 'weighted'... then this will be a breeze... I think about an hour or 2 of modeling and some testing... so this could be done in a day. But in the case of you NOT having those file... then I would have to import the model.glm file (of the Dante Model) into 3D studio Max... and it means I'll have to redo completely the weighting of the model and that could take me a complete day... and some extended time of testing... So the second option, would be more like 2 weeks to a month for this project (because I don't have enough free time to spend that day in only 1 day ) Waiting for your reply - Beast -------------------- "Separately, woman and alcohol can be quite fun... but when you mix them, they can make you a dumbass"
- Red, That's 70's Show :) |
InfiniteWarrior |
Jan 9 2004, 06:42 PM
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Well, he sent two files: dante.3DS and dante.max. I'm hoping that means it doesn't have to be imported and re-weighted. Then, all it would need is a little less wind under the hair, removal of the coat cuffs and smoothing of the pants.
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TheBeast |
Jan 9 2004, 11:10 PM
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Master Group: -=RJ=-Clan Posts: 444 Joined: 18-June 03 From: Quebec...woohoo !!! Member No.: 12 |
then it should be a breeze... a walk in the park... well kind of easy.
So you can always send me the files and I'll see what I can do. - Beast -------------------- "Separately, woman and alcohol can be quite fun... but when you mix them, they can make you a dumbass"
- Red, That's 70's Show :) |
TheBeast |
Jan 11 2004, 04:34 PM
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Master Group: -=RJ=-Clan Posts: 444 Joined: 18-June 03 From: Quebec...woohoo !!! Member No.: 12 |
Well... here is what I got
If you like what you see Infi... you can get the 'model.glm' here You shouldn't have problem skinning him (if you're doing the work)... but you'll have play around with the 'head.tga' to find out which part is displayed and what part aren't... cause I deleted some of the polygons and I don't really know which part of the head.tga file they were using. For the legs... it should be OK... but for the arms... be advised that I also deleted some polygons there... but it's kind of hard to explain how it will affect the skin file. I'll give it a try... The rolled up sleeve were like 'cylinder' that were put on the arm... so I deleted the 'top' and 'bottom' of these cylinders and rescale them so they would fit the arms. But in the 'body.tga' file, where you will find the skin for the arms... 2 lines won't be displayed on the skin (watch example below)... so watch out for the continuity of the skin. Arm Skin: ---------------- Displayed (shoulder to elbow) --------------- Not displayed (was the top of the cylinder of the rolled up sleeves) --------------- Displayed ( was the side of the cylinder of the rolled up sleeves) --------------- Not displayed (was the bottom of the cylinder of the rolled up sleeves) --------------- Displayed (elbow to hand) --------------- well... I hope you understand... if you have any questions... PM me or write back here - Beast Attached thumbnail(s) -------------------- "Separately, woman and alcohol can be quite fun... but when you mix them, they can make you a dumbass"
- Red, That's 70's Show :) |
InfiniteWarrior |
Jan 11 2004, 06:10 PM
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Ah, Le Bete. What would we do without him? Judge for yourself. (Though far from complete.)
The hair polygons that were deleted appear to be the long portion covering the neck. No problem. Thank you so much! |
TheBeast |
Jan 12 2004, 08:54 AM
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Master Group: -=RJ=-Clan Posts: 444 Joined: 18-June 03 From: Quebec...woohoo !!! Member No.: 12 |
Looking Good Infi...
Keep posting you progress... I want to know how this will turn out - Beast -------------------- "Separately, woman and alcohol can be quite fun... but when you mix them, they can make you a dumbass"
- Red, That's 70's Show :) |
OneWingAngel |
Jan 16 2004, 06:40 PM
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Master Group: -=RJ=-Clan Posts: 103 Joined: 14-June 03 Member No.: 7 |
Looking VERY good, I would also like to see how this turns out
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Equanimity |
Jan 16 2004, 06:45 PM
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Master Group: -=RJ=-Clan Posts: 308 Joined: 1-July 03 From: Canada Member No.: 27 |
Can you imagine how cool it would be if we could change what the actual blade of the lightsaber looked like? (As in, mod it to look like a steel sword).
Then we could have some really epic battles with nifty weapons like broadswords, bastard swords and epées. *drool* -------------------- Equanimity
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InfiniteWarrior |
Jan 16 2004, 08:28 PM
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Actually, you can. Such modifications are posted on JK2. If all goes well, Aoshi will come complete with a Samurai sword to use if he so desires - sounds and all.
Wish me luck! |
TheBeast |
Jan 17 2004, 02:42 AM
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Master Group: -=RJ=-Clan Posts: 444 Joined: 18-June 03 From: Quebec...woohoo !!! Member No.: 12 |
I wish you luck Infi...
And if you need a modeler to forge your this samurai sword... you know who to ask - Beast -------------------- "Separately, woman and alcohol can be quite fun... but when you mix them, they can make you a dumbass"
- Red, That's 70's Show :) |
JayBaen |
Jan 17 2004, 11:03 AM
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Lord Group: Admin Posts: 1,073 Joined: 13-June 03 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3 |
(Somewhat getting off topic but .. )
In response to EQ ... You and I were talking one day about why we would possibly choose a different admin mod than Academy ... THAT'S the very reason why. Many other admin mods contain support for additional mods that allow us other saber hilts, player sizes, etc. without making the game unrecognizeable. The problem is, all those mods require something on the client side (as they have added pieces not in the game ... just as with custom skins, to see them, one has to have them). The more interest I see in such things, the more I will hunt -- I'm completely OK with a new admin mod these days (feeling the need for a change). JB -------------------- Yellow Is Golden
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