ebmar

[Updated to v1.0.1: April 16, 2023]

What's New in Version 1.0.1?

• Includes the animated version:
  • Each frame sized at x256
  • Consisted of 25 frames to a 5x5 layout sized at x1280
  • Set to cycle procedurally in-game at 12.5 FPS
  • Has an alpha-channel that used for animated-scanline effects, which diffuse used mainly for diffuse-color

Preview

Blue - Movie-style [ANIMATED]

Congrats with the attempt, @EpicStoffer -- impressed with what I've been hearing so far.

  On 3/5/2023 at 10:24 AM, EpicStoffer said:

Speaking of splicing, perhaps someone can offer some feedback on my latest splice attempt. I don't feel overly confident in it myself.

I'm guessing that AI had troubles mostly with pacing, so maybe you can try editing the tempo. Is there an editor for it? Perhaps you can adjust so they are not in a rush when speaking words that followed by "it", as noticed from your latest splices there. But overall the quality is good. Nice!

Was curious so I took an edit on how I'd like the whole sentence to be spoken, then maybe you can catch what I mean: unsureseelah04_test.mp3

  On 3/1/2021 at 2:38 AM, TheCOPRCollection said:

Background music interrupts seem bugged. Near the start of the game, the player has the option of checking the hatch to the Peragus Mining Tunnels turbolift only to find that it is sealed. This is typically met with a quick telepathic dialogue from Kreia and a (loud) momentary change in background music. After the sound and the dialogue finishes the Peragus theme is supposed to resume playing on a loop....But it doesn't. The short (loud) music segment from the cutscene just keeps looping in its place throughout the rest of the level...

Here's in-game footage of the issue as happened on my end as well:

https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/50026566/214293743-f4ea4c72-da97-4cde-ba16-e4d9e292c6e6.mp4

The responsible file is `emrhatch.DLG`. Had it fixed locally by moving `a_stoptele` from `EntryList3` to `ReplyList1` -- which is a script that should switch the BGM back to Peragus'.

You can check the details as posted over TSL-CP's repo here: https://github.com/KOTORCommunityPatches/TSL_Community_Patch/issues/88#issue-1554925084

[Updated to v1.0.2: March 03, 2023]

What's New in Version 1.0.2?

• Utilizes `a_bg_music` script to stop the BGM temporarily so it's not overlapping with the ambient-track.

Note: It is safe now for user to install this version on top of any currently installed version. It supersedes and overrides their functionality so compatibility is much ensured.

[Updated to v1.0.1: February 28, 2023]

What's New in Version 1.0.1?

• Utilizes `AmbientTrack` field from the relevant DLG instead of calling the track via a custom-script.
  • As a result this version doesn't include a custom-script installation.
• Using original audio file instead of custom.
  • As a result this version doesn't include a custom audio.
  • 2DA and TLK patching is redundant and isn't used.

Note to v1.0.0 user: Do NOT install v1.0.1 [and above] on top of current installation. There's no functionality difference between them, so you're fine keeping it still. Only do so from a clean install.

  On 2/19/2023 at 12:53 PM, N-DReW25 said:

If anyone would like the full TSLPatcher log or even the full mod to test out the TSLPatcher to find a solution on how to fix it, I'll be happy to send it through.

Can you attach the mod setup? I'd liked to have a look if you don't mind.

Edit:

As we discussed this over DC I think it'd be beneficial to have it documented here as well:

 • Warning: A file named appearance.2da already exists in the Override folder. Skipping file...
 • Warning: A file named heads.2da already exists in the Override folder. Skipping file...
 • Warning: A file named soundset.2da already exists in the Override folder. Skipping file...

 • Error: No instruction section found for file kor33b_murderer.utc, skipping...

 • Saving modified file "kor33b_murderer.utc" in archive "korr_m33aa.mod".

[GFFList]
....
File4=kor33b_murderer.utc
....
[kor33b_murderer.utc]
!Destination=modules\korr_m33aa.mod
FirstName(strref)=StrRef8
....

Hmm... wonder why it's not working for me then, which plays the hyperspace-backdrop instead. Looks to me the texture has been set up as accordingly though.

Greetings author,

I need your confirmation if this screenshot --

-- supposed to present the Peragus' escape sequence backdrop? Much thanks for considering this.

Greetings,

Firstly, congrats with the release of the tool -- and much thanks for sharing it with the community.

Anyway, I wonder if it's possible for the patcher [in the future] to have something like #GetIntbyString# capability?

Basically it'd try to get a ROW/INT value inside a 2DA -- that instead of adding a new row it checks for a value and inject it to the script.

So let's say I have this script here --

void main()
{
	// variables
	string GetIntbyString = "lorem_ipsum";
	int nOld = #GetIntbyString#;
	int nPeragus = 11;
	int nNew = #2DAMEMORY1#;
	int nTelos = 20;
	
	int nParam1 = GetScriptParameter(1);
	switch(nParam1)
	{
		case 0:
			// retain the OLD value, based on the `Resource` label inside `ambientmusic.2DA`
			MusicBackgroundChangeDay(GetArea(OBJECT_SELF), nOld);
			MusicBackgroundChangeNight(GetArea(OBJECT_SELF), nOld);
			// AFTER 11 seconds, change the BGM back to Peragus'
			{
				DelayCommand(11.0, MusicBackgroundChangeDay(GetArea(OBJECT_SELF), nPeragus));
				DelayCommand(11.0, MusicBackgroundChangeNight(GetArea(OBJECT_SELF), nPeragus));
			}
			break;
		case 1:
			// This `case` is newly-added, which purpose is to patch a NEW value for another use-case
			MusicBackgroundChangeDay(GetArea(OBJECT_SELF), nNew);
			MusicBackgroundChangeNight(GetArea(OBJECT_SELF), nNew);
			// AFTER 21 seconds, change the BGM back to Telosian Base'
			{
				DelayCommand(21.0, MusicBackgroundChangeDay(GetArea(OBJECT_SELF), nTelos));
				DelayCommand(21.0, MusicBackgroundChangeNight(GetArea(OBJECT_SELF), nTelos));
			}
			break;
		default:
			break;
	}
}

-- hoped that gave you the picture, and sorry for any misleading caused by it.

The reason for it is to make it possible to update a script that contain old token/value, without having to add new rows to a 2DA.

Much thanks for considering this.

This could be an issue with the tool itself, and I'd suggest you to ask for support in the relevant tool's [support] page here --

-- as you'll get better chance getting the desired solution from the tool's author. Good luck!

Greetings,

so there's HK model [P_HK47.MDL/MDX] included with the archive and there's no documentation of what it's doing there. Can you help elaborate on that? Thanks for considering this.

  On 1/23/2023 at 4:09 AM, StellarExile said:

That's probably MF's eye fix.

Yeah, was expecting that -- but the filesize's different between them so I thought it's something else. 

  On 1/23/2023 at 5:34 AM, DarthParametric said:

No, that's still an open issue - https://github.com/KOTORCommunityPatches/TSL_Community_Patch/issues/79

The existing HK models are from JC's Shader Fixes.

Ah I see, thanks for the confirmation.

Greetings,

So I found HK's model [P_HK47.MDL/MDX] inclusion in the data folder, though can't find any documentation of what it's doing there. Any missed-information I should know?

Quite opposite to what DP suggested -- I'm not encouraging you to use it, but if you know what you're doing--at least locally--it's worth a try. I'm using it along my TSL build, and are comfortable with. I'd enthusiastically use it for K1 as well if only it supports it, which apparently not.

Be advised that I'm using GOG version of TSL, so I can't tell if things works the same with others [Steam, retail, etc.].

And to answer your questions --

  On 3/6/2022 at 4:55 AM, Elwood288 said:

1. Can I use sub directories in the override folder?

Yes, you can for TSL but only one level apart, IIRC -- for example;

Override \ GUI

-- and not

Override \ GUI \ Menu

  On 3/6/2022 at 4:55 AM, Elwood288 said:

2. Would you recommend using them?

Only if you think you need to, or most importantly -- can.

  On 3/6/2022 at 4:55 AM, Elwood288 said:

3.What files shouldn't be in sub directories? I know 2das shouldn't but anything else?

From my documentation should only be 2DAs and JRL.

  On 3/6/2022 at 4:55 AM, Elwood288 said:

4.Any tips you use on keeping your installed mods organized?

Whatever suited you, really. This is how my [TSL] Override's lookin' for reference --

// \Override\
alienvo.2DA
ambientmusic.2DA
ammunitiontypes.2DA
animations.2DA
appearance.2DA
baseitems.2DA
camerastyle.2DA
cls_st_jmaster.2DA
cls_st_jweapmas.2DA
cls_st_sithlord.2DA
cls_st_sithmar.2DA
feat.2DA
featgain.2DA
global.JRL
globalcat.2DA
heads.2DA
itemcreate.2DA
itemcreatemira.2DA
loadstoryhints.2DA
modulesave.2DA
movies.2DA
musictable.2DA
nwscript.NSS // This can be ignored. I think K-Tool put this one here for whatever reason and shouldn't do anything at all as the game can't read NSS file as well
placeableobjsnds.2DA
placeables.2DA
portraits.2DA
soundset.2DA
spells.2DA
upgrade.2DA
videoeffects.2DA

// These are the sub-dir folders --
D3_LOCATION
DLG
DP_WBUI
EB_COMPANL_SOLID
EB_GLOBALFADE
EB_PLAYSOUND
GUI
IMP_AI
INF_FIX
JCEB_SBRPLANE
LIP
LSABRE_MDL
LYT
MDL
NCS
SSF
STYLIZED_PO
SUPER_MDL
TEST_SITHEYES
TPC
TQB_TOR_ROBES
UTC
UTE
UTI
UTP
UTW
VIS
WAV
WOK

  On 3/4/2022 at 1:59 AM, Jj117 said:

After editing the NPC do i need to extract the said UTI file...

UTI is for Items [weapons, armors etc.], UTC is for Creatures [NPCs, etc.].

  On 3/4/2022 at 1:59 AM, Jj117 said:

...and place them on override folder?

No, make it a habit to put back module-specific templates back to their own MODs/modules, such that one you mentioned above.

You can use ERFEdit as the external-tool to work on it. As with Holocron Toolset @Cortisol might have better answer as I haven't tried the feature yet.

  On 3/3/2022 at 1:56 PM, Jj117 said:

I chose the dantooine level Dantooine Jedi Enclave danm13.mod and tried to change the appearance of a droid but nothing happened.

For this type of change one will have to load/enter the module the first time to have it work. So in this case you'll need to load a [saved] game anywhere before landing on Dantooine.

The basic idea is to have the game load the [object] templates before they're spawned into the module, otherwise they still carry the previous data prior to the edited ones.

  On 3/3/2022 at 1:56 PM, Jj117 said:

should i also edit the danm13_s.rim portion on the module too?

No you don't, and never have to edit the RIM -- ever, at least in K1.

The game prioritize MOD over RIM, so any change you make to the MOD will take precedence shortly -- that, if you load it right. One will not need to edit RIMs' 'cause they're critical for rollbacks and/or debugging without having to reinstall the game.

  On 3/1/2022 at 4:47 PM, Salk said:

...the texture would look in game the way it was rendered in the .tpc image?

Yeah, more or less.

Basically,--speaking as an end-user of the format--I'm quite certain there are no differences regarding TGA vs TPC colors, pixels' positioning/orientation in such it'd make them details changing shapes or something -- and even if there's one there can only bits of jaggedness/artefacts at parts. However, I guess that's inevitable regarding how compression works -- like almost in general.

But again, there are probably edge-cases like you experienced -- which I never had one, and that can be down to many things such as the [conversion] process itself.

  On 3/1/2022 at 3:34 PM, Salk said:

As you can see the black part is completely absent.

tpcview takes account on rendering alpha-channel with the diffuse/texture, so that black area appear transparent there as it's applied with alpha-mask purposed for envmap in-game, if I call this matter correctly.

Therefore, I don't see any issue regarding tga2tpc's TPC end-result -- particularly in this substance.

  On 2/25/2022 at 4:03 AM, Masamune753 said:

I was able to get around the dual wield limit for stun batons by pointing a vibroblade uti (with stun properties) to a stun baton model.

That's not advisable -- as in your case then the baton will have Vibroblade's soundsets/SFX as defined in the baseitems.2DA [weaponmattype] -- unless you intent on having that.

A rather proper route will be by adding new entry for it -- using one of the dual-wield melees as the template and edit the fields where necessary.

However, it seems possible to use the current baton's ID and changing the value of weaponwield from 1 to 2 to match the other DW melees. Although I haven't tried to see if it's working [properly] or not.

  On 2/25/2022 at 4:03 AM, Masamune753 said:

Could you make a lightsaber uti and point it to another weapon model to make it work with Force Jump?

As JC said the game check for the specific lightsaber item types for FJ to function. Granted that your idea should work [like having a sword pointed to the saber item type], but you can't do much about the SFX--and its other specific traits--unless you don't give much concern about them.

  On 2/14/2022 at 7:46 PM, djh269 said:

...there's another time when I called an OnEnter script and it didn't fire at all!

Actually I'd suggest you to just edit the OnEnter itself rather than calling/execute it from your script. That way can remove the hassle from having to edit the relevant field on the ARE/IFO. Granted, one can just make a unique name for a script that used for executing the original and placing it to the Override, but I believe that'd do more problems than it solve.

Understandable that there are some edge cases which the original can't be decompiled, but if necessary just go with the editing.

  On 2/14/2022 at 7:46 PM, djh269 said:

Do you have any other educational resources you use?

Not really aside of other members' source, vanilla scripts and once in a while I visit NWN Lexicon for relevant answers that can't be found anywhere. And not to forget asking other members for insights is a great educational resources as well.

Though I find the best way to learn is by decompiling any of the binary, and make your way reconstructing them as readable as can be with intelligible constants -- for example [to where they fit into]; int 1 to TRUE, float 0.0 to DIRECTION_EAST, int 5 to ANIMATION_LOOPING_TALK_NORMAL, etc.].

Oh, and comments [started by // then followed with one] can go a long way too -- as our masters @Qui-Gon Glenn once taught me as well --

  On 11/29/2018 at 9:14 PM, Qui-Gon Glenn said:

Also, comment your code to death. You will thank yourself later.

  On 2/14/2022 at 1:32 PM, djh269 said:

...thanks for your help buddy!

No worries, the pleasure's mine. Anyway, in case you missed the added comments you should change the filename of the executed script/k_pdan_13_areaold to something less/equal to 16 characters.

The script will still compile and the ExecuteScript function will fires -- it's just there's nothing to execute 'cause the game can't read it.

  On 2/14/2022 at 1:32 PM, djh269 said:

That's some great scripting knowledge you have mate!  

Appreciate you think of me like that -- but I know there's more about the [KotOR] scripting world that I didn't understand yet, hahah. But as what I have now wouldn't be possible if not with helping hands from other members in the communities.

As for scripting syntax [usage of logical AND && / logical OR || / logical NOT !] I'd suggest you to check on this one -- Introduction to Scripting Syntax - Tutorials: Scripting - The International House of Mojo Forums (mixnmojo.com)

Try this, this one compiles for me --

void main()
{
    int sID_FOUND_BOD1 = GetGlobalBoolean("FOUND_BOD1");
    int sID_light_crys2 = GetGlobalBoolean("light_crys2");

    // Checks if BOTH quest requirements are met
    if(sID_FOUND_BOD1 == TRUE && sID_light_crys2 == TRUE)
    {
	    CreateObject(OBJECT_TYPE_CREATURE, "dan13_jed99", Location(Vector(160.04f, 84.16f, 12.62f), DIRECTION_EAST));
    }

    // Better change the executed-script name as it exceeds the maximum 16 characters the game could read
    ExecuteScript("k_pdan_13_areaold", OBJECT_SELF);
}

  On 2/13/2022 at 9:27 PM, djh269 said:

Unfortunately the above won't compile...

Your problem was--as the compiler said so -- Error: Variable "check" defined multiple times in the same scope

Although to be honest I was surprised looking at your script initially - thinking that'd work and the problem was on something else. Would be cool if the compiler can support that idea, I guess. And yeah, it had something to do with the and function within a script.

Try this to swap Malak's appearance to his jawless one before the final sentences -- [K1]_Jawless_Malak_[End-Game]_BETA.7z

Apparently it's fine as it is using the default jawless model/n_darthmalak02 -- as it already refer the regular model/N_DarthMalak as the Supermodel. Granted, the cape will clips with the floor but that to expected as it will require custom animations like Sithspecter's Revan's Flowing Cape mod -- which not something I could tackle.

The script will work with a saved game inside the module so one don't have to re-enter looking for its first time.

I don't provide the source with the archive but here's one to look at --

//:://///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
//:: [K1] Jawless Malak [End-Game]
//:://///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
//:: Version            : BETA
//:: File Name          : k_psta_endjump
//:: Associated RIM/MOD : sta_m45ad
//:://///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
/*   Created By         : ebmar [based on BioWare's implementation]
     Created On         : February 06, 2022
*/
//:://///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

void UT_ActionPauseConversation(float fDelay)
{
	ActionPauseConversation();
	DelayCommand(fDelay, ActionResumeConversation());
}

void main()
{
	object oPC = GetFirstPC();
	object oSta45_DarthMalak = GetObjectByTag("sta_45darthMalak");
	location lLoc_PC = GetLocation(GetObjectByTag("sta_pc_dead"));
	location lLoc_Sta45_DarthMalak = GetLocation(GetObjectByTag("sta_malak_dead"));
	int nDA_JawlessDarthMalak = 368; // Jawless Malak's default ID row in --appearance.2DA
	
	UT_ActionPauseConversation(3.0f);
	
	SetCommandable(TRUE, oSta45_DarthMalak);
	
	// Switch Malak's appearance permanently to the jawless one as in --appearance.2DA
	ApplyEffectToObject(DURATION_TYPE_PERMANENT, EffectDisguise(nDA_JawlessDarthMalak), oSta45_DarthMalak);
	
	AssignCommand(oSta45_DarthMalak, PlayAnimation(ANIMATION_LOOPING_KNEEL_TALK_SAD, 1.0f, -1.0f));
	
	/* Not sure why they jumped them twice at the same location
	-- and late to noticed that, but I didn't bother changing it */
    DelayCommand(0.2f, AssignCommand(oPC, JumpToLocation(lLoc_PC)));
	DelayCommand(0.2f, AssignCommand(oSta45_DarthMalak, JumpToLocation(lLoc_Sta45_DarthMalak)));
	DelayCommand(0.5f, AssignCommand(oPC, JumpToLocation(lLoc_PC)));
	DelayCommand(0.5f, AssignCommand(oSta45_DarthMalak, JumpToLocation(lLoc_Sta45_DarthMalak)));
}

  On 2/6/2022 at 10:58 AM, Liserg said:

...this mod can be used for Singleplayer company? Were you able to solve the problem with Malak's mantle animation, when he uses a single/dual blaster, dual sword, staff?

Nope, and I didn't plan working on one [said animations] in the meantime.