WildKarrde

Are there any special steps to export Bezier keyframes, aside from just setting the keyframes on Blender’s timeline to Bezier interpolation? I’ve successfully exported one model with Bezier keyframes (which animates very smoothly in-game), but I have a second one which only exports with regular linear keyframes even when I set all of them to Bezier in Blender, and I haven't yet figured out what I've done differently (aside from the fact that they're two distinct models). Opening the exported MDLs with MDLEdit confirms that the one model has Bezier and the other has regular. Is there perhaps another step which I’m not realizing? Model 1 animation track (exports as Bezier): Model 2 animation track (exports as regular): EDIT: After some more experimentation, I think it didn’t like that my first keyframe of the animation sequence was location 0,0,0. Moving the first keyframe to a slightly different location allowed it to properly save with Bezier keyframes, as did adding a dummy keyframe of 0,0,-0.1 right before the beginning of the sequence. In any case, I seem to have got the animation working now.

Well, after more experimentation, I think what I’ve stumbled across is some sort of strange bug with TSL’s room visibility system. For some reason, I think the engine is getting confused and treating any emitters attached to the 101PER2aa node as being part of 101PERza from a visibility standpoint, and it hides them when the VIS file says not to draw 101PERza. I added 101PERza to 101PER2a’s visibility list, and voila—the emitters start working as soon as I walked into the medbay. So if anyone else runs into this in a different module, see if you can isolate a room that your emitters may be getting confused with, and try editing the VIS so that both rooms are drawn together. Good point, thanks for the suggestion. That might be the better approach from a mod compatibility standpoint if I ever do release this in some form. Some further random observations which may help anyone who tries to deal with this in the future: This bug only affects emitters. Meshes attached to the -a nodes always appeared in-game like they were supposed to. It doesn’t seem to be related with room count. Editing the LYT (without editing the VIS) to remove the 25 or so rooms before 101PERza had no effect, but removing only 101PERza made the emitters work. I was also able to make the emitters appear by deleting four meshes from 101PERza: mesh476, mesh480, mesh481, and mesh482. However, deleting all of the room’s meshes except those four also worked, so it doesn’t seem to be an inherent issue with those meshes. Attaching those same meshes to node 101PERzaa also fixed the issue. Interestingly, meshes attached to -a nodes seem to be always drawn, even when the VIS would say otherwise. (When I edited the VIS so that no room was visible from any other room, the other rooms’ static meshes all disappeared, but I could still see their animated meshes like the docked Harbinger.) Maybe linking them to the -a node removed them from interacting with the visibility code and therefore circumvented the bug? It doesn’t seem to be related to mesh count or poly count (at least, not entirely) because deleting four different meshes with higher total poly counts didn’t bring the emitters back. When I tried adding an emitter to the -a node of a different room in the same module, that emitter remained broken even after I added 101PERza to its visibility list. However, it did start working when I walked a few rooms away and looked back, so I suspect that it was linked to the visibility of a different room. My guess is that a given room’s animated emitters become entangled with a unique room, rather than every room’s emitters being linked to the same room.

I'm experimenting with adding a water column that drops as the player slumps in their kolto tank during the opening "waking up" sequence. As part of that, I'm trying to make the tank bubbles turn off as the water drains, and I believe I need to have it linked to the -a node to animate the emitter parameters. I'm also thinking of adding a moving water splash emitter at the top of the water where the player model breaks the surface. (The emitters in the screenshots do not remotely reflect the final setup, I'm still just trying to see if I can get anything to cooperate.) I know I can skip these emitters entirely if I have to, but I'd like to figure it out if I can. Got it, thanks for the info. I don't think deleting the walkmesh will work in this case, but maybe I can swap in and modify a walkmesh from another model that does play nicely with the module. I'll report back if I do manage to narrow it down any further.

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, attaching the emitters to a dummy produces the same effect—The emitters are visible if the dummy is linked to the base but invisible if it’s linked to the -a node. After some more research and experimentation, I have made an interesting discovery: The emitters magically start working if I remove 101PERza from the module layout or replace it with a different room model. Removing 101PERza is obviously not a long-term solution, but I’ll investigate that model next to see if I can determine what about it is causing the problem. @DarthParametric, I saw on this thread that you and bead-v were once able to help fix an issue with Kexikus’ TSL Backdrop Improvements mod where the edits to the Ravager somehow also broke the fire emitters in the boarding zone. Do you happen to remember the details of how that fix worked? The thread mentions something to do with the walkmesh?

Is there any special trick to animating the parameters of emitters in room models for TSL? I’m experimenting with modifying the Peragus medical bay (101per2a.mdl), and whenever I try linking an emitter to the node 101PER2aa for animation, that immediately breaks the emitter, even without adding animation keyframes. I know it must be doable because the fountain in the Dantooine enclave sublevel (610dan_01.mdl) has all of its water splash emitters attached to its -a node (610DAN_01a), and the Harbinger’s medical bay (152har36.mdl) also has one with animated parameters in Sion’s kolto tank. But I haven’t yet figured out what makes mine different from theirs. I am using Blender 4.0 with the latest version of KotorBlender (3.10.3). To test if I can get them to work at all, I’ve tried adding a water splash emitter (copied from 152har36 with the keyframes removed) right in front of the Exile’s kolto tank and directly linked to the model base node. I have also made copies of it and the kolto bubble emitter and linked them to 101PER2aa. As you can see in the screenshots below, the ones linked to the base node work while the ones linked to 101PER2aa do not, even though their properties are otherwise identical. Re-importing the exported model shows that the emitters are present, they just don’t work in-game. Has anyone run into this before? I have attached my edited model in case anyone would like to take a look. Screenshots: Emitter layout in Blender. The two white squares to the right of the tank are the emitters linked to 101PER2aa. In-game screenshot. As you can see, the emitters on the left produce bubbles and water ripples like they should, but the ones on the right do not. Sample Edited 101per2a.zip

Several months later, I’m pleased to report that I’ve finally found a work-around to fix the render issue with the Star Map seen through the diving suit faceplate. It’s a little outside the box: I replaced Manaan’s Star Map placeable with a stationary NPC (essentially a turret) which looks exactly like the Star Map. I was inspired by this thread, which mentioned making placeables into NPCs as a way to get around the appearance.2da row limit bug. That plus changing the faceplate TXI to "blending additive" (suggested by DarthParametric back when I originally released this) finally made the Star Map render correctly through the helmet: I have updated the mod to include this fix along with a few other minor tweaks. I have also switched over to HoloPatcher for the installer—thanks a ton to th3w1zard1 and Cortisol, who spent a lot of time upgrading HoloPatcher’s script compiling ability to handle the scripts in my mod.

Curious, fortunately KotorBlender didn't have any issues with it. I have edited the models and uploaded them as a proposed addition to K1CP. For now, you should be able to download them directly from the K1CP issue page: https://github.com/KOTORCommunityPatches/K1_Community_Patch/issues/755

Yes, you assume correctly. The main installation also patches all of those holes, the main feature of the compatibility version is the added forcefield.

You are welcome, glad you like it! lsi_ehawk01a is the texture just for the glass/transparisteel in the cockpit windows, and it is still necessary. Since the vanilla texture has no detail and is just there to provide a reflection, I am assuming that reskin mods do not edit it, and therefore there would be no conflict. But please let me know if I have assumed incorrectly. Edit: On another topic, I completely missed that K1CP also had some minor fixes to the Dantooine landing pad, which my mod was overwriting. With @DarthParametric's permission and assistance, I have released an update to include K1CP's fixes.

View File Transparent Cockpit Windows for TSL This mod edits the various landing pad areas so that you can see the through the Ebon Hawk's and Telos shuttles' cockpit windows, which should be a bit more interesting than the blacked-out windows in the vanilla game. It also adds more detail to the room which is visible through the hole in the side of the ship in the prologue. This mod includes some model fixes to the Telos hangars and Telos shuttle crash site developed by PapaZinos, which are included here with permission. I have also made the following area model improvements: - Added proper lightmaps and missing geometry to the Ebon Hawk on Malachor V (i.e. landing gear hatches, the exit ramp, and the entire port side). Also patched the chunk missing from the starboard side for better consistency with the prerendered cutscenes. - Fixed the flickering windows at the Citadel Station Entertainment Module's shuttle terminals. - Changed the texture for the base of the crane in the Telos Academy to one that doesn't look like concrete. - Added unique environment map reflections for the Ebon Hawk similar to KOTOR 1 ("Enhanced Reflections" version only). - Replaced the 512x512 vanilla Ebon Hawk texture with the 1024x1024 version from KOTOR 1 ("Enhanced Reflections" version only). Because mods that edit the same area models are incompatible by nature, I have included optional compatibility patches for use with other notable mods. Please see the "Compatibility" section below for further information. **IMPORTANT**: There are two versions of this mod: - Enhanced Reflections - Adds new area-specific reflections to the Ebon Hawk's exterior. Recommended if you do not use any mods that reskin/upscale the Ebon Hawk exterior (or if you do and are willing to do some extra work to make them compatible). - Reskin Friendly - More readily compatibility with reskins of the Ebon Hawk exterior. Does not include the new reflections. Thank you for downloading, and I hope you enjoy this mod! ------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION If you are using one or more of the mods listed in the "Compatibility" section below, install them first. Run "INSTALL.exe" and follow the prompts. It is normal to see warnings that 202tel.mod and 222tel.mod already exist and have been skipped. When installation is complete, copy the files from any required compatibility patches into your game's Override folder, overwriting when asked. If you are using TSLRCM from the Steam Workshop, see this guide for how to combine installer-based mods with the Workshop: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=488641307 For best results, I recommend using a save from before visiting the Citadel Station Entertainment Module for the first time. However, this is not required. If you continue from a later save, all you will miss are a couple of pilots for the Entertainment Module shuttles. ------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPATIBILITY This mod is compatible with The Sith Lords Restored Content Mod (TSLRCM). For best results, install this mod after TSLRCM, any of the mods listed below, or any other mods which make significant edits to the Telos Entertainment Module. Except as noted below, this mod is incompatible with any other mods that edit the same files. The main installation is compatible with following mods: - Ultimate Citadel Station Repairs by PapaZinos (https://deadlystream.com/files/file/2059-ultimate-citadel-station-repairs/) - Telos Model Repairs by PapaZinos (https://deadlystream.com/files/file/2059-ultimate-citadel-station-repairs/) I have also included compatibility patches for the following mods: - KOTOR 2 Community Patch (K2CP) (https://deadlystream.com/files/file/1280-kotor-2-community-patch/) - M4-78 Enhancement Project (https://deadlystream.com/files/file/277-m4-78-enhancement-project/) - High Quality Skyboxes II for TSL by Kexikus (https://deadlystream.com/files/file/1793-high-quality-skyboxes-ii/) - Realistic Nar Shaddaa Skybox by Sharen Thrawn (https://www.gamefront.com/games/knights-of-the-old-republic-ii/file/realistic-nar-shaddaa-skybox) - Telos Polar Academy Hangar Skybox by DarthParametric (https://deadlystream.com/files/file/1389-telos-polar-academy-hangar-skybox/) - Coruscant Jedi Temple by deathdisco (https://deadlystream.com/files/file/585-coruscant-jedi-temple-by-deathdisco/) - Nar Shaddaa Landing Pad Repair by PapaZinos (https://deadlystream.com/files/file/2004-nar-shaddaa-landing-pad-repair/) - Spark Effect - Ebon Hawk by PapaZinos (https://deadlystream.com/files/file/2314-spark-effect-ebon-hawk/) This mod is compatible with most reskins and texture mods. If you use the "Enhanced Reflections" install package with a mod that reskins the exterior of the Ebon Hawk, the Telos military base, and/or the Telos polar academy, follow the steps below. USING RESKIN MODS WITH ENHANCED REFLECTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are using an Ebon Hawk reskin with the "Enhanced Reflections" version, perform the following steps: 1. Make a copy of PER_EH1.tga/txi for each row in the table below, named to match the Texture Name column. 2. Open each of the resulting TXI files in a text editor and change the envmaptexture or bumpyshinytexture parameter to the corresponding "EnvMap" in the table. 3. Delete each corresponding TPC file from this mod, as well as kor_ehok.tpc. Texture Name EnvMap Notes: wk_dan_eh1 WK_CM_DanPad wk_dxn_eh1 WK_CM_DxnHawk wk_nar_eh1 WK_CM_NarPad wk_per_eh1 WK_CM_PerHang wk_telac_eh1 WK_CM_TelAcad wk_telcit_eh1 WK_CM_TelHang wk_cor_eh1 WK_CM_CorPad Only needed if using with Coruscant Jedi Temple by deathdisco wk_m478_eh1 WK_CM_M478Pad Only needed if using with M4-78 If the reskin includes any of the following files, open their TXIs and change the "envmaptexture" or "bumpyshinytexture" as follows. Also delete the conflicting TPC file from this mod. Texture Name EnvMap 002_ebo_main1 WK_CM_PerSpace 002_ebo_main3 WK_CM_PerSpace mal_ebo_main2 WK_CM_MalHawk If you are using a reskin mod for the Telos military base and/or polar academy with the "Enhanced Reflections" version, I recommend doing the following: 1. Make extra copies of tel_tr07.tga/txi and rename them to wk_telacadmtl.tga/txi. 2. Open wk_telacadmtl.txi with a text editor and change the envmaptexture to WK_CM_TelAcad. 3. Delete the version of wk_telacadmtl.tpc from this mod. ------------------------------------------------------------------- CREDITS KotorBlender by seedhartha MDLedit and KOTORmax by bead-v tpcview and tga2tpc by ndix UR NWNSSCOMP by Torlack and tk102 K-GFF by tk102 TSL Patcher by stoffe ERFEdit by stoffe and Fair Strides Kotor Tool by Fred Tetra Thanks to Kexikus, deathdisco, and DarthParametric for granting permission to include modified files from their mods for compatibility. Thanks to PapaZinos for also granting permission to include some of his model fixes as part of the standard installation. Thanks to Sharen Thrawn for creating the original Nar Shaddaa Realistic Skybox mod. The Telos shuttles' interiors are based on "Modder's Resource: Shuttle" by Darth InSidious and JCarter426 and are used in accordance with the permissions in its Readme file. Thanks to both of them for putting that together. The original resource may be downloaded here: https://deadlystream.com/files/file/381-modders-resource-shuttle/. This mod includes material ported from Knights of the Old Republic 1 by Bioware. ------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION HISTORY 1.0 - Initial Release ------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER AND PERMISSIONS This modification is provided as-is and is not supported by Disney, Lucasarts, or Obsidian. Use at your own risk. The author shall not be held responsible for damage to your game installation, computer, or saved games resulting from the use of this mod. The cockpit interior elements may be treated as a modders resource and used in other mods as long as appropriate credit is given to this mod's author. The new environment maps may also be used in other mods with appropriate credit. Use of any assets which are based on or incorporate material from other authors also requires permission from those authors. Other uses not described here of assets from this mod require the author's permission. This mod shall not be reposted on any sites other than Deadly Stream without permission. Submitter WildKarrde Submitted 08/14/2023 Category Mods TSLRCM Compatible Yes  

View File Ebon Hawk Transparent Cockpit Windows for K1 This mod edits the various landing pad areas so that you can see through the Ebon Hawk's cockpit windows to the interior, which should be a bit more interesting than the blacked-out windows from the vanilla game. This mod incorporates model fixes to the Dantooine landing pad and Leviathan hangar developed by the KOTOR 1 Community Patch (K1CP) team, which are included here with permission. I have also made the following minor area model improvements: - Adjusted the Manaan hangar's ceiling layout to hide a rogue seamblocker mesh. - Edited the Korriban landing bay's lightmapping to add some bounce lighting around the floor lights. - Created new environment map reflections for the Ebon Hawk in Davik's hangar and the Leviathan's hangar to better match the hangar space. Because mods that edit the same area models are incompatible by nature, I have provided optional compatibility patches for use with other notable mods. Please see the "Compatibility" section below for further information. Thank you for downloading, and I hope you enjoy this mod! ------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION If you are using one or more of the mods listed in the "Compatibility" section below, install them first. Copy all files from "Main Installation" to your game's Override folder. Then, copy files from any required compatibility patches into Override as well, overwriting when asked. ------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPATIBILITY Except as noted below, this mod is incompatible with any other mods that edit the same files. The standard installation is compatible with the KOTOR 1 Community Patch (K1CP) and includes most of its edits to the Leviathan hangar except for the added forcefield, which can be added with the separate compatibility patch below. I have included additional compatibility patches for the following mods: - K1CP (Added Leviathan Forcefield) (https://deadlystream.com/files/file/1258-kotor-1-community-patch/) - High Quality Skyboxes II for K1 by Kexikus (https://deadlystream.com/files/file/723-high-quality-skyboxes-ii/) - Yavin Station Hangar by me (https://deadlystream.com/files/file/2068-yavin-station-hangar/) As noted above, the K1CP compatibility patch is only required for the added forcefield over the hangar opening and is entirely optional if you prefer the vanilla-style invisible forcefield. This mod is compatible with most reskins and texture mods. If you are using a mod that reskins the exterior of the Ebon Hawk, delete this mod's version of LSI_EHawk01.tpc from Override. If the reskin includes "LSI_EHawk01.txi", open it and change the entry after "envmaptexture" to "WK_CM_LevHang". ------------------------------------------------------------------- CREDITS KotorBlender by seedhartha MDLedit and KOTORmax by bead-v tpcview and tga2tpc by ndix UR Kotor Tool by Fred Tetra Special thanks to: - DarthParametric and JCarter426 of the K1CP team for granting permission to include their fixes to the Leviathan hangar and Dantooine landing pad. - Kexikus for granting permission to include an environment map for Davik's hangar based on his High Quality Skyboxes II mod ------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION HISTORY 1.0 - Initial Release 1.1 - Updated Dantooine to include fixes from K1CP ------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER AND PERMISSIONS This modification is provided as-is and is not supported by Disney, Lucasarts, or Bioware. Use at your own risk. The author shall not be held responsible for damage to your game installation, computer, or saved games resulting from the use of this mod. The cockpit interior elements may be treated as a modders resource and used in other mods as long as appropriate credit is given to this mod's author. The new environment maps may also be used in other mods with appropriate credit. Use of any assets which are based on or incorporate material from other authors also requires permission from those authors. Other uses not described here of assets from this mod require the author's permission. This mod shall not be reposted on any sites other than Deadly Stream without permission. Submitter WildKarrde Submitted 08/13/2023 Category Mods K1R Compatible Yes