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JPKenney
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2021 8:00 pm    Post subject: Need help sword modding Reply with quote

Hello there,

This is my first time trying to create some sort of real mod, I'm trying to figure out how to make custom sword textures for the game, any advice?
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2021 10:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Need help sword modding Reply with quote

JPKenney wrote:
Hello there,

This is my first time trying to create some sort of real mod, I'm trying to figure out how to make custom sword textures for the game, any advice?


Will you be using pakbuild or fpkpacker to get the desired textures?
Which swords do you want to change?
What graphics editor programs will you be using?
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2021 10:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not aware of any Sword Specific general Tutorial


This is for Sails and Flags, may help somewhat

Tutorial: Making sail emblems & flags
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=569

or

Cutlass Isle Tutorial: Modifying Flags and Sail Emblems
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/guide/index.php


Fpk Unpacker Utility
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7904

PakBuild utility link also in thread


DXTbmp Utility Updated link
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8057


You will need an Image Editor that can handle DDS files

some freeware options:

GIMP Freeware Image Editor
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8279

Paint.NET Image Editor Freeware
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8280

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loki59
Mods to swords
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5022

Feb 17, 2007
Guide post to modding Swords


Question about swords
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4568

Swish! Clash!! Zoop!!! Modifying sword skins...
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3724


sword Mods

Lokis_Dawg_Brown_sword.zip
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/mods/index.php?action=downloadfile&filename=Lokis_Dawg_Brown_sword.zip&directory=Other&

screenshot
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/mods/public_downloads/Thumbs/Lokis_Dawg_Brown_sword.jpg


Lokis_Samarai_Sword.zip
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/mods/index.php?action=downloadfile&filename=Lokis_Samarai_Sword.zip&directory=Other&

screenshot
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/mods/public_downloads/Thumbs/Lokis_Samarai_Sword.jpg


Sid Meier's Pirates Assets File Contents
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8516

FPK archives contents listings



Parksbanyon did some Custom sword modding


Parksbanyon Mods Info
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7905

Parksbanyon
Current Dropbox Mods collection
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/byelhcafi0chrnr/AAChuiBjrfVxkRDHwTTd0oMPa?dl=0

Note thread download links may now be dead, see Dropbox link instead

Parksbanyon
New swords Release Thread
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6851

Finally a New NIF
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6845


some other swords mods

SwordSparks.zip
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/mods/index.php?action=downloadfile&filename=SwordSparks.zip&directory=Other&

adds blade sparks to sword fight


Another_Russian - A_R_Bloody
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8225

adds some blood to the sword-fights


EDIT:

Jon Lu Ta - Mods
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8217

swords.zip

quote:

I think the cutlass included was from John Lu Ta's site, don't remember for sure. I couldn't find the rapier mod but it was the green one ala Star Wars light sabre, easy to make a new one and i made a red one as well. The green one is the last rapier you get when you get the second upgrade on the balanced swords. The red one is the first upgrade of balanced swords.


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In case this is mentioned

Niftools - nifskope
http://www.niftools.org/
https://github.com/niftools/


Perhaps others may be able to help further if you outline what
exactly you have in mind


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JPKenney
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 2:40 am    Post subject: Re: Need help sword modding Reply with quote

fleetp wrote:

Will you be using pakbuild or fpkpacker to get the desired textures?
Which swords do you want to change?
What graphics editor programs will you be using?


I have pakbuild for the textures, and I'm looking to edit the textures of the sword(s) that the player uses.

For graphics editing i'm using PixlrE, pretty basic but robust.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:04 pm    Post subject: Re: Need help sword modding Reply with quote

JPKenney wrote:
fleetp wrote:

Will you be using pakbuild or fpkpacker to get the desired textures?
Which swords do you want to change?
What graphics editor programs will you be using?


I have pakbuild for the textures, and I'm looking to edit the textures of the sword(s) that the player uses.

For graphics editing i'm using PixlrE, pretty basic but robust.


Corsair has some excellent recommendations. go with what he says.

I don't use PixlrE, so I can't give you any advice on its use. Can you verify that it will open DDS files?
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 6:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

https://pixlr.com/editor/

online free photo editor
(online Browser application)

appears more intended for web than gaming applications


Files supported apparently include
PSD (Photoshop), PXD, JPEG, PNG, PXZ

https://blog.pixlr.com/support/file-formats-in-pixlr-editor/

Premium paid for version also available


DDS Files apparently not supported


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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 6:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is this the same JPKENNEY
who created these mods?


Star Wars Nations Mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/sidmeierspirates/mods/9

Created by JPKENNEY


Custom Flags Pack
https://www.nexusmods.com/sidmeierspirates/mods/8

Created by JPKENNEY
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JPKenney
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PostPosted: Sun May 02, 2021 8:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

corsair91 wrote:
Is this the same JPKENNEY
who created these mods?


Star Wars Nations Mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/sidmeierspirates/mods/9

Created by JPKENNEY


Custom Flags Pack
https://www.nexusmods.com/sidmeierspirates/mods/8

Created by JPKENNEY


This indeed is the same guy, glad someone has seen my work!
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JPKenney
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PostPosted: Sun May 02, 2021 8:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

corsair91 wrote:
https://pixlr.com/editor/

online free photo editor
(online Browser application)

appears more intended for web than gaming aplications


Files supported apparently include
PSD (Photoshop), PXD, JPEG, PNG, PXZ

https://blog.pixlr.com/support/file-formats-in-pixlr-editor/

Premium paid for version also available

DDS Files apparently not supported


I convert the files to png typically and then reconvert them back to dds DXT3.
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