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Skinning for the ORCA [message #19505]

Thu, 08 May 2003 18:26

bigejoe14
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Is there a special way that you have to save the .dds file for the ORCA? 'Cuz every time I do save it, it always comes out black. I've done several searches and no luck. Can anyone help?

Thanks!

WHATEVER, FAGGOT

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Skinning for the ORCA [message #19508]

Thu, 08 May 2003 18:33

[REHT]Spirit
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Is the dds file set as a DXT 1 pixel format? That's probally the prob.

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Skinning for the ORCA [message #19510]

Thu, 08 May 2003 18:34

Aircraftkiller
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Remember, it's an Orca, not an ORCA.

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Skinning for the ORCA [message #19515]

Thu, 08 May 2003 18:56

Majiin Vegeta
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Aircraftkiller

Remember, it's an Orca, not an ORCA.

:rolleyes:
"if you got nothing nice to say then don't say nothing"

helpfull advice...

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Skinning for the ORCA [message #19518]

Thu, 08 May 2003 19:06

Aircraftkiller
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What you said was nice, I assume?

Good work, hypocrite.

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Skinning for the ORCA [message #19520]

Thu, 08 May 2003 19:14

Majiin Vegeta
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Aircraftkiller

What you said was nice, I assume?

Good work, hypocrite.

its advice..advice is nice....

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Skinning for the ORCA [message #19523]

Thu, 08 May 2003 19:26

XyberBart
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Nice Like Ice with a pair of dice next to mice?

Shocked

-I am sorta the Ownage... I think... O_O-

-Cheese + O_O = O_O Covered Cheese-

-Xyberbart = Nutinmuch-

-ßõrf!!-

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Skinning for the ORCA [message #19527]

Thu, 08 May 2003 20:02

Aircraftkiller
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Majiin Vegeta

Aircraftkiller

What you said was nice, I assume?

Good work, hypocrite.

its advice..advice is nice....

So is "Remember, it's an Orca, not an ORCA."

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Skinning for the ORCA [message #19532]

Thu, 08 May 2003 20:12

Aurora
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Commander

*on topic*

Yes, there is a special way to save it.

Click save, and you get a bunch of options you can click.

Click the following:
(from cncden.com)
on the 'Save Format' section, which is the very first one, choose No Alpha [DXT1].

The rest of the options should be as follows:

MIP maps
-select Generate MIPS

MIP map generation
-select box filter

Options
-none selected (do not select any options)

Fade mip maps
-none selected (do not select any options)

Select formats to preview
-all should be selected

Overide
-click on emulate xbox DXT1

Preview Options
-leave them as they are

Now select "2D Texture" and your all done!

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(23/09/2004) (19:48:29) (SuperFlyingEngi) I need to brush up on my knowledge

http://www.n00bstories.com/image.fetch.php?id=1056226622

http://www.n00bstories.com/image.fetch.php?id=1388453826

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Skinning for the ORCA [message #19535]

Thu, 08 May 2003 21:21

bigejoe14
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I already know how to save skins for vehicles, weapons, infantry, etc. It's just the Orca that I'm having trouble with. Don't you just save it like any other skin?

WHATEVER, FAGGOT

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Skinning for the ORCA [message #19536]

Thu, 08 May 2003 21:46

Aurora
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Commander

I can't think of a reason why not...

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(23/09/2004) (19:48:29) (SuperFlyingEngi) I need to brush up on my knowledge

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Skinning for the ORCA [message #19554]

Fri, 09 May 2003 00:56

Duke of Nukes
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Commander

Aircraftkiller

Majiin Vegeta

Aircraftkiller

What you said was nice, I assume?

Good work, hypocrite.

its advice..advice is nice....

So is "Remember, it's an Orca, not an ORCA."

Majiin...you just asked for that...I dont side with ACK very often...but this is one of those times

I dont care if you write me a letter
I dont care what you say to me no more
All I got is trash left at my door
What you have dont worry me, worry me now more
- Calvin Baty, Craving Theo

What have I become?
My sweetest friend
Everyone I know
Goes away in the end
You could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt
- Trent Reznor, NIN

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Skinning for the ORCA [message #19561]

Fri, 09 May 2003 03:09

Dante
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:rolleyes:

it is most likely DXT5, not DXT1, as with the SBH, Petrova Mutant, Chem Warrior, and Stealth Tank...

get XCC utitlities, it will tell you the correct format

RenEvo

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Skinning for the ORCA [message #19573]

Fri, 09 May 2003 05:56

npsmith82
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Colonel

Download this example... http://www.spliff.wideboys.co.uk/files/renegade/matrix-orca.zip

It's a modified "v_gdi_orca_m.dds" and "v_gdi_orcaflame.dds". Both of the DDS files are DXT1, not DXT5.

When saving your Orca skin, make sure the settings are as below...

Save Format : No Alpha (DXT1).
MIP Maps : Generate MIP Maps.
MIP Map Generation : Box Filter.
Options : All unchecked.
Fade MIP Maps : All unchecked, with the percentage set to 15.

Some settings may be different if you're using Adobe Photoshop (the options above are what i use with PaintshopPro 7).

WOL: npsmith82

For RenAutoComplete, RenSkirmish, RenBuddyList and RenWOLstatus please visit (IE) TheCodeSmith.com

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Skinning for the ORCA [message #19575]

Fri, 09 May 2003 06:03

[REHT]Spirit
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Dante

:rolleyes:

it is most likely DXT5, not DXT1, as with the SBH, Petrova Mutant, Chem Warrior, and Stealth Tank...

get XCC utitlities, it will tell you the correct format

That's how I figured it out. It uses the skin from always2.dat for the Orca (I know, I skinned it before Razz

), and XCC Mixer said DXT1.

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Skinning for the ORCA [message #19731]

Sat, 10 May 2003 04:57

Deactivated
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Aircraftkiller

Majiin Vegeta

Aircraftkiller

What you said was nice, I assume?

Good work, hypocrite.

its advice..advice is nice....

So is "Remember, it's an Orca, not an ORCA."

But that might not be thing he wants to know.

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Skinning for the ORCA [message #19734]

Sat, 10 May 2003 05:16

Majiin Vegeta
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SeaMan

Aircraftkiller

Majiin Vegeta

Aircraftkiller

What you said was nice, I assume?

Good work, hypocrite.

its advice..advice is nice....

So is "Remember, it's an Orca, not an ORCA."

But that might not be thing he wants to know.

lol now ya done it..i was gonna say the same thing.....but whats the point.. :rolleyes:

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Skinning for the ORCA [message #19742]

Sat, 10 May 2003 07:18

Skier222
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man u guys dont no what ur doin. here the website, im putting it up there for a limited time so download it fast. http://www.msnusers.com/RenxTutorials/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=6 Its in a .jpg format so u should prolly change it.

Modern Warfare site: http://modernwarfare.tk

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