SKIN:Czerka Sign and Desk Enhancement

[Sith Holocron 2,473]

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Czerka Sign and Desk Enhancement

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CZERKA SIGN AND DESK ENHANCEMENT (version 1.2)
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MOD AUTHOR: Sith Holocron
ORIGINAL RELEASE: 13 MAY 2017
UPDATED RELEASE 1.1: 25 MAR 2017 (added desk and loading screen)
UPDATED RELEASE 1.2: 16 OCT 2018 (adds new version of desk and removes the loading screen)
 
GAMES: Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 1 and Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords.

Description:

This texture replaces all instances of the low resolution Czerka sign seen in the game. In addition, the desk seen in the Czerka office (and many other places throughout the game) has been cleaned up and even has an animated screen!

Notes:

A small update: I've made some minor updates to the green buttons on the desk texture.  If you'd rather use the original ones instead, they are still available in the package. (See Installation instructions.)

The loading screen has been removed from the package as it's now included in my "Replacement Loading Screens for KotOR2: Original Pack (with or without TSLRCM) - Part 1" mod.  Why have multiple identical versions. right?  

 

Installation:

If using TSL: Choose whether you wish to use the original or new versions of the textures.  Grab all files from one of those folders and put them in your Override folder. 

If using KotOR1: Choose whether you wish to use the original or new versions of the textures.  Grab all files from one of those folders and put them in your Override folder. 

 

Uninstall:

Remove the textures from the Override folder.

 

Legal Disclaimer:

 
All materials and copyrights belong to LucasArts, Bioware and Obsidian Entertainment Inc. I own none of the materials, and I'm not making any money out of this mod. It is to be distributed
as-is without alteration, unless by permission of me.  This mod is not to be distributed for profit, either. 

I hereby state that I specifically do NOT wish this mod to be uploaded to Steam Workshop.  I may release this on NexusMods at a later date but I don't wish others to do so.  Usage in other mods must be requested and approved by me before your use. 

Pictures:
 

Before and after of the Czerka sign.

 

Note the animation of the desk monitor.  This GIF is a bit janky looking.  I assure you that the animation runs much smoother in the actual game.

 

From Update 1.2

Before

After

 

Special Thanks:

To JCarter426 for his wonderful Loadscreen Template for K2 (1.1) - which enabled me to include this loadscreen for you all. Even though I now have removed the loading screen from this mod package, he still deserves the credit.

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• Submitter
  Sith Holocron
• Submitted
  05/13/2017
• Category
  Skins
• TSLRCM Compatible
  Yes

 

[VarsityPuppet 1,085]

Looks good

[Guest]

Excellent, been waiting eons for something to replace that desk texture. 

[Sith Holocron 2,473]

Well the desk portion is mostly the same. The gadgetry is upgraded, however.

[Jorak Uln 458]

Nice work, SH!

 

Btw, you may try Genetica 4 if you want, it really helps with the animation process, since it makes the x2 animated texture process for you automatically.

You also  can simply insert each frame as imported image and render it as animation as well - makes life easier

[Sith Holocron 2,473]

You'll have to explain the benefits to me sometime in a PM.

[Jorak Uln 458]

You'll have to explain the benefits to me sometime in a PM.

Sure.

[ebmar 893]

Greetings, Sith Holocron! Hope you're doing fine.

I hope you don't mind me posting that matter here as I'm trying to "Get Support" just like this thread meant to.

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Update: The presence of Czerka Sign file in both games is confirmed by KOTOR Tool.

Yes it is! And I have your texture installed in my 'Override' also. I thought I can have your support about this:

• Did you happen to know what's the texture name of that Czerka's sign on Kashyyyk [Edean field office]?

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I mean, it is obvious that the "PLC_CzSign" of this mod is not linked to that texture and I thought maybe I can use your higher-quality texture to replace it. Because to tell the truth, I can't find any sign similar to that screenshot in the mod's page, and I do really want to experience this mod's quality in KotOR1.

Many thanks for considering this!

Edited August 18, 2018 by ebmar
Point the intended experience particularly for KotOR1.

[Sith Holocron 2,473]

@ebmar: That's a completely different texture, by the way.  I didn't say I'd consider this . . . but . . . drop the attached file in your Override and let me know if shows up.  (Pictures would help if it does.)

If it works and if people want it, give the first person that posts pictures of this new texture in the game likes or light side points.  That's how I'll determine if I need to update the package or not - your like will be vote.  (Because the way the site works, this attachment won't last forever.)

I'd test it myself but I have my own Ord Mantell textures replacing these.  (Those Ord Mantell textures were for this video,  which could use some comments and likes on YouTube by the way.)

LZA_scre01.tga

[Sith Holocron 2,473]

I guess I'll have to post a picture of it myself.  If you want the mod package update, either like this post or leave light side points.  If you don't think I should bother, dark side points will do.

[ebmar 893]

5 hours ago, Sith Holocron said:

I guess I'll have to post a picture of it myself.

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If you want the mod package update, either like this post or leave light side points.

Yes! That update is definitely needed on my end!

Anyway, sorry for not straight-forward-ly posting the review picture 'cause I ended-up crashing to sleep after testing and actually taking some screenshots from the attached version of the new sign. 🙏

I do notice a significant change particularly with the frame, and the latest sign which is included on your latest picture does looks lot better!

• In-game preview from the earlier version:

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Many thanks for acting-up my request and giving the support that is needed, SH! Very much appreciated.

And yes, me personally eager to see some improvements for Czerka sign in KotOR1!

Edited August 18, 2018 by ebmar
Point the intended experience particularly for KotOR1.

[Sith Holocron 2,473]

I'd just like someone to work on this texture from KotOR1 and KotOR2. 

I'm no good at cloth textures but I'm sure someone could knock it out of the park.  It would be nice to complete the Czerka theme.

[ebmar 893]

21 minutes ago, Sith Holocron said:

I'd just like someone to work on this texture from KotOR1 and KotOR2.

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It would be nice to complete the Cerka theme.

I'm in, and I'll try. Hope I can pull this off [if the result is bad at least I can use it myself lol]. 🤞

[Jorak Uln 458]

@ebmar:

aww, bad timing i guess -   ive   just come accross this thread and decided to give it a try and didnt see that you are already on it ebmar..

Well, ive done a quick edit already but i really dont want to take it from you, so....

[ebmar 893]

5 minutes ago, Jorak Uln said:

Well, ive done a quick edit already but i really dont want to take it from you, so....

The more the merrier!

Edit: Viva La Czerka!

Edited August 18, 2018 by ebmar

[Sith Holocron 2,473]

Just now, ebmar said:

The more the merrier!

True, true. Nice to have options!

[Jorak Uln 458]

hehe..well then, here are 2 iterations of it:

dark:

white:

[ebmar 893]

11 minutes ago, Jorak Uln said:

hehe..well then, here are 2 iterations of it:

dark:

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white:

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Dang. That was fast! 😂

Still WIP here lol:

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[Jorak Uln 458]

some other iterations with added wrinkles:

 

[ebmar 893]

38 minutes ago, Jorak Uln said:

some other iterations with added wrinkles:

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Yes! This one FTW! Them fold are sleek, JU! 🏁

I think I am done with my attempt, as me- personally, pleased with the end result.

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[Sith Holocron 2,473]

I like all of these. Want!