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This mod overhauls the appearance and attributes of Rakghoul Fiend; an alpha ghoul found in the Undercity and the Lower Sewers which seem was intended to have an unique demeanor with them.

 

# Background #

When facing the Rakghouls in the Undercity and the Lower Sewers, I noticed that few of the raks named as Rakghoul Fiend but I saw nothing unique about them. Well, thought that they need an unique demeanor with them; hence the fruits of labor then.

 

# About this Mod #

This modification makes unique appearance for the Rakghoul Fiends [complete with their own unique sound-sets] found in the Undercity and the Lower Sewers, and also bump their attributes by an reasonable imbalance amount. Well, I didn't include a vanilla patch - guess you'll have to deal with them, luls.

One aspects of uniqueness from them is they had their body upscaled for ~+20% with different looks compared to the generic ones.

Few elements of this v1.0 skin; like the red eye - was inspired from Trex's "The Jedi Masters" Rakghoul, nuff-said - credits to Trex for make it happened. :respect:

 

# Final Remarks #

There's always room for improvements - critiques, comments, suggestions, questions and feedbacks for the next update are much appreciated - PM, write them on my feed or leave any on the mod's page as you please. And thank you! for downloading, and playing this mod.

 

Hope you enjoy the mod as much as I do!

 

Installation: run the installer [TSLPatcher.exe] then hit the [Install Mod ->] button!

Uninstallation: replace the installed files with what was stored inside the generated 'Backup' folder. Particularly tar_m04aa.mod and tar_m05aa.mod; put these files to the 'modules' folder manually and overwrite when prompted. Also, by keeping the installog after the installation will help you to track which files goes to where.

Compatibility: will be compatible with mostly anything - only make sure to install this mod after every mods has. Though haven't being tested with Kainzorus Prime's "[KotOR] NPC Overhaul Mod" and N-DReW25's "K1 Gameplay Improvement" installed, presumably they'll be compatible. But be advised that compatibility issue of this mod working along with them is not yet confirmed.

Will not be compatible with any mods that force-overrides tar_m04aa.mod and tar_m05aa.mod or messing with this mod 2DA entries.

For this mod to be effective you should at least load a saved game before entering the Undercity [tar_m04aa] and the Lower Sewers [tar_m05aa] module

The mod is play-tested with KotOR 1 Restoration/K1R and K1:Community Patch/K1CP installed and is compatible with them

Redistribution: for this particular full-version, I'm asking you not to redistribute them - I'd like to stay in touch with so I know where to provide supports. With initial release which is v0.8; I grant permission to redistribute them with usual policy applies. If you are to re-use an assets to a project you will be releasing, you don't have to ask for permission - but your generous intention is very much welcome. I'd love to know what others are up to, particularly if my work are included. And then, make sure to give credits to BioWare & LucasArts with the release - particularly with the inclusion of the assets. An appreciation to this lil' peasant here is also a very warm welcome, welcome. :cheers:

Credits:

  • The Almighty Force which gave me chance to finish the mod
  • LucasArts and BioWare for developing one of the best RPGs I've ever played!
  • DarthParametric for past-present knowledge which allows me to create customs and for all the outstanding creation that I am a fan of, and for the information regarding model scaling also information about the INI setup which makes this mod a possibility
  • JCarter426 for all his awesome work that I look up to - I learned a lot from his mod setup and been practice often using their method
  • Inyri Forge for Female Mandalorians - which Sound Set's installation that I use as a guide for this mod
  • Trex for TJM's Rakghoul texture which few elements being an inspiration
  • ROTNR for Creating Module Files in KotOR tutorial which guides me on packaging the custom module
  • Fred Tetra for the amazing KotOR Tool
  • stoffe and Fair Strides for the magnificent TSLPatcher and ERFEdit
  • VarsityPuppet for 2DA Editor Alpha
  • bead-v for MDLedit, KOTORmax and its Scale Wizard script which a significant part of this mod development
  • ndix UR for tga2tpc
  • TK102 for K-GFF
  • Werner Rumpeltesz for PlainEdit.NET
  • Notepad++team for Notepad++
  • Adinos for Simple Model Viewer which very helpful to provide a quick preview of potential appearance for used model and texture
  • All the Tool Makers wasn't mentioned - can't make it without y'all! :respect:
  • All the inspiring streamers on DeadlyStream
  • All the inspiring modders either active or inactive
  • DeadlyStream for being a home; a place to hangout - to discuss and hosting my work
  • DeadlyStream staffs for tirelessly improving and maintaining the site
  • Snigaroo for hosting #mod_development on Discord > r/kotor - thanks! The place is so much fun! :jarjar:

-eb


What's New in Version 1.0.0

Released

  • New texture which I envisioned now version fits better as an alphaghoul
  • Tweak to the model which removing the antennas/danglymesh Hair for variety. And for bit of fan-fic element which was the effect of mutation to next-phase ghoul
  • Fix the bumpmap/tangentspace flag on the model, so it actually is working now
  • Complete [necessary] set of unique Sound-Sets
  • Restore the Rakghoul Fiend's Creature Item which grants them +2 active Regeneration - Ooops
  • Bump their attributes a little bit more - Ooops
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AlistairRyder

   1 of 1 member found this review helpful 1 / 1 member

Not only does it look good, it gives me a fair warning when I'm about to get obliterated on impossible difficulty (curse the need to stay under-leveled on Taris!). XD

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PoopaPapaPalpatine

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I think this mod is a really neat addition; it's to K1 what the Crimson Heads were to RE-make years ago. My only problem is that this conflicts with a number of other mods that modifies KotOR's main "appearance.2da" file. A number of later game characters in my game often get replaced with a Rakghoul Fiend. Funny, but immersion breaking. 

 

EDIT: Found the issue was other later mods that hard-write over the appearance.2da file instead of modifying it. So, lesson learned and this mod now runs butter-y smooth with those files uninstalled. Warning to anyone getting mods that don't modify existing appearance.2da files: don't. 

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Thanks for the review, much appreciated. 🍻

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...this conflicts with a number of other mods that modifies KotOR's main "appearance.2da" file. A number of later game characters in my game often get replaced with a Rakghoul Fiend.

An install to appearance.2DA is necessary to add a new row for Fiend's appearance. It shouldn't cause any conflicts if installed properly after any mods has.

The problem could emerge from various sources; such any other mods that hard-overwrites the 2DA following this mod and/or other mods that install the relevant UTCs to the Override instead of modules/MODs. There could be others even, like if mods hard-overwrites the module from this mod instead of patching it.

However, for your specific case I'd gather it's the first one -- something's messing up with your appearance.2DA.

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jc2

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Challenging.

Immersive.

& Enjoyable.

For those that find the Undercity or the Sewers to be boring, sluggish, or easy. Ebmar has managed to breathe new life into the zone by "restoring" this NPC and giving it a new look. It is terrifying and powerful, and can easily be distinguished from other rakghouls allowing for tactical targeting. The change in size was an outstanding concept and feels very unique without seeming un-immersive. 

This will increase the difficulty slightly for each engagement, but if you have an accompanying difficulty.2da mod may result terrifying encounters with large predators and their poisoned tipped claws!

Response from the author:

Many thanks for the feedback - especially for the ***** - very detailed review. Simply among the best I've ever had! Much and much appreciated. :cheers:

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Ashton Scorpius

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I decided to try this mod out for a test playthrough, and I'm pleasantly surprised with the fear factor it adds to the Undercity. This mod is a keeper :thumbup: Great work.

Response from the author:

ow-yeah! Many thanks for the review, Ashton! Much appreciated. :cheers: Anyway, the mod will have an update soon so, I guess the time is "right", luls.

Edit: it's updated now! :cheers:

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