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Kyrbi0

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[REQUEST] - Model Edit: (Troll) Vampire Bat

Well while Retera is so kindly working on one thing, I think I have another, much simpler request, to throw out to Zyne if he's still up for it:


VampireBat.png

the Vampire Bat
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Basically looking for a solid, basic Bat unit, just the Bat snipped from underneath the Troll in the Trollish Batrider unit.

Now, one might say, But Kyrbi0, what about this model" Well, I've used that, and it's nice... But for two major issues:

1) It has no Team Color (very important for melee-compatibility), and
2) It has an empty, blocky backside (Blizzard didn't put anything there, as it's hidden by the Troll rider).

So what I would like to ask is rather simple (hopefully):

  • We kill the Bat-man xD
  • Take the Troll Batrider
  • Remove the Troll
  • ???
  • PROFIT!
(feel free to either modify the aforementioned "BatTroll" model by GreyArchon (since he gave implicit permission), or start from scratch; whatever's easiest)

However, to then address the two issues above (and add a little flavor & utility):
  • Remove the Troll BUT KEEP THE PACK (the leather sack full of fiery flasks)! Leaving the pack not only covers up the blank backside, but gives them a reason to live (i.e. little Bats used as messengers for Troll commanders; carrying messages in a sack like pigeons), and is already animated to boot!
  • Remove the 'fiery flasks' from the rucksack, and possibly replace them with some rolled Scrolls (I believe the Orc Gul'dan model has some).
  • Find someplace for Team Color. Perhaps a streak on the pack, perhaps bands/stripes of TC on the fur/wings/etc, perhaps a band on the scrolls... A great option would be making a sort of "bandanna" that goes across the back/backpack from the Troll Berserker's mohawk (TeamColor strip with cool gold markings).
  • And of course, remove the "Death Spell" exploding animation. He just needs to fly, attack (bite), and die.

~~~

I know you've got a lot on your plate, so just let me know if you get bored & decide to start working on it. I picked something intentionally simple to give you a break from all the crazy-hard stuff you've gotten so far. :p This would be greatly appreciated; let me know!
 
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Kaizer

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Oh God, I seriously need a break here, I can't go off 1 night without thinking how I kept MasterTrainer from waiting for his requests... The pressure is killing me :ogre_rage:

therefore, I am in a vacation from the workshop, but don't worry, Retera is here to accept request.. BUT, if he can't handle it also I'll temporary close the workshop until we are back in action.

As for my current accepted requests, I am so sorry, but until I get back from my leave It'll have to wait, and when I get back just tell me if you still need it and update me.

I'll be passing through here everyonce in awhile but not take requests

don't worry, I will not be offline in hive, you can still contact me via VM/PM

CHEERS! :grin:

@colinjames12 why not ask Callahan himself for that request? he is now active again...
 

Binsu

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Zyne said:
Oh God, I seriously need a break here, I can't go off 1 night without thinking how I kept MasterTrainer from waiting for his requests... The pressure is killing me :ogre_rage:

therefore, I am in a vacation from the workshop, but don't worry, Retera is here to accept request.. BUT, if he can't handle it also I'll temporary close the workshop until we are back in action.

As for my current accepted requests, I am so sorry, but until I get back from my leave It'll have to wait, and when I get back just tell me if you still need it and update me.

I'll be passing through here everyonce in awhile but not take requests

don't worry, I will not be offline in hive, you can still contact me via VM/PM

CHEERS! :grin:

@Hell_Master why not ask Callahan himself for that request? he is now active again...
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But IM not the requester... lol!
 

Kyrbi0

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Zyne said:
Oh God, I seriously need a break here, I can't go off 1 night without thinking how I kept MasterTrainer from waiting for his requests... The pressure is killing me :ogre_rage:

therefore, I am in a vacation from the workshop, but don't worry, Retera is here to accept request.. BUT, if he can't handle it also I'll temporary close the workshop until we are back in action....
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Dang, feel a bit like the "straw that broke the camel's back". :< Well, don't do it if it isn't fun. Enjoy your break!
 

Kaizer

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@Hell_Master open Magos editor, open the model file, open node manager, look for Particle Emitter 2 sfx there, it should be the one with blue-ish icon with arrow, try messing aroung with the colors there.. if there is none Particle Emitter 2 there or a Particle Emitter 2 won't affect the model color go to the texture manager and export the texture with similar colors (which means that is the color of the model) and covert it to PNG or JPG and recolor it with photoshop to your desired color and covert it back to .blp and back in the texture manager import it and in material manager replace all the materials with the "old" texture and replace it with the edited one :grin:
Have Fun! :thumbs_up:

@Kyribi0 It's not like I don't want to do it, I'm just...tired...
 

Kyrbi0

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Zyne said:
@Kyribi0 It's not like I don't want to do it, I'm just...tired...
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Oh no, I totally understand. Modding started as a hobby for most (all?) of us, and when it begins to feel more like a job, or you have requests hanging over you, then it's not much fun anymore & it's hard to motivate yourself. Taking a break is necessary in that case; I'm a little sad at the timing, but I'll get over it. :p

One thing that might help when you get back; I've noticed people jump on here and barrage you with massive requests. You might want to limit people to "one active request at a time" (or perhaps "one active request per modeller"), so that until you finish one thing, they can't inundate you with another.
Also, I would suggest linking to a guide/sticky/tutorial (in the first post) of "How to Correctly Ask for Stuff". Perhaps these might be of use:

This might clear up a lot of the format of people's request, as well as how frequently they barrage you.
 

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Ok done with the Recoloring Lightning I think... :D Let me see if it will work!

Hey, when I re uplaod it at the Model Editor with the Recolor version, how can I set the path, I cant seem to change file names of the imported textures.
 

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Kyrbi0 said:
Oh no, I totally understand. Modding started as a hobby for most (all?) of us, and when it begins to feel more like a job, or you have requests hanging over you, then it's not much fun anymore & it's hard to motivate yourself. Taking a break is necessary in that case; I'm a little sad at the timing, but I'll get over it. :p

One thing that might help when you get back; I've noticed people jump on here and barrage you with massive requests. You might want to limit people to "one active request at a time" (or perhaps "one active request per modeller"), so that until you finish one thing, they can't inundate you with another.
Also, I would suggest linking to a guide/sticky/tutorial (in the first post) of "How to Correctly Ask for Stuff". Perhaps these might be of use:

This might clear up a lot of the format of people's request, as well as how frequently they barrage you.
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your 100% right about that :thumbs_up:

thanks for the suggestion, but it one model at a time really doesn't make any difference, after I finish with 1 model I'll proceed with the another. What I really need is more members here to help :/


Hell_Master said:
Ok done with the Recoloring Lightning I think... :D Let me see if it will work!
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wow, you really did it? awesome :grin:
 

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Wow, a lot of posts suddenly came up just when I stated my last request.

I already have permission from Callahan, he said I could just request it cause he doesn't do request anyway.

But I would want my first requests to be done first since those are the ones that I really need right now

Is Retera gonna be around? I feel like he's the only one good at skinning stuffs here.
 

Binsu

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Zyne said:

your 100% right about that :thumbs_up:

thanks for the suggestion, but it one model at a time really doesn't make any difference, after I finish with 1 model I'll proceed with the another. What I really need is more members here to help :/



wow, you really did it? awesome :grin:
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Tested and doesnt work ;( ANd I think the problem is I didnt set it at the path in the Texture manager like Abilities\Other\Spells\Lightning1.blp but I cant seem to change the filename to this and such.... It is greyed out...
 

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Zyne said:
@collinjames12 I really don't know, his activity is unpredictable

@Hell_Master What is the name of your edited texture?
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Lightning1b
Lightning2b
Lightning3
Lightning4b

I want to rename them to like:

Abilities\Spells\Other\Lightning1b.blp

Abilities\Spells\Other\Lightning2b.blp

Abilities\Spells\Other\Lightning3.blp

Abilities\Spells\Other\Lightning3b.blp

becuase this is what the Texture manager use as a path, the filename itself.
 

Kyrbi0

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Zyne said:
your 100% right about that :thumbs_up:

thanks for the suggestion, but it one model at a time really doesn't make any difference, after I finish with 1 model I'll proceed with the another. What I relaly need is more members here to help :/
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Thanks.

I guess, though, it seems like having a whole bunch of requests waiting around is just more mental stress on you (seeing a new user with a half-dozen complicated requests, after stressing out about how many requests you still have to do, probably doesn't help. :p).

Also, it keeps things fair for new-comers & old-timers alike (to your thread); if someone comes on asking for an entire race-worth of models, then you're not obligated to drop everything and do all of theirs (esp. when there's little detail, and no proof it'll be used...). Makes people think twice before just flooding you with "stuf to maek 4 me kthxbye". :p

If you need more members... Well, I've seen a few people with their own topics, you could try them. However, to be honest, it was kinda surprising for Retera to volunteer like he did; your rather lucky with that Rarity.
 

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oh so you didn't export it... you cannot rename textures in Magos...
god it's hard to teach :grin:

@Kyrbi0 thanks for understanding, yes I was really lucky with Retera, his way better than me (see his epic models :ogre_rage:)
I could teach the basics of modeling to those who are interested in learning and maybe joining XD
 

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Zyne said:
oh so you didn't export it... you cannot rename textures in Magos...
god it's hard to teach :grin:
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Well, this is what I did:

Exported the ightning 1b to 4b

Convert to JPGS and recolored them

Convert again to TGA and to BLP

Imported in Texture Manager again but they were named

as Lightning 1b and so on.... and I want it like Abilities\Spells\Others\Lightning1b.blp and so on...lol! XD
 
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