How to make PVC (shiny) robes / clothes

[JediArchivist 70]

Can anyone please tell me what software tools I need (I have GIMP installed) and the exact steps needed in order to obtain this shiny PVC - like result as seen here:

https://deadlystream.com/files/file/787-pvc-bastila-clothes/

Many thanks in advance!

[Stormie97 253]

This is controlled via .txi parameters. Without looking at the file, I'd guess the mod uses the parameter "envmaptexture CM_Baremetal" to make certain parts of the texture map shiny. It's essentially the same parameter that gives the sith troopers their fake reflections.

The parts of the texture affected by these paremeters is determined via the image's alpha channel. Basically, you would use an image editing software (e.g. Photoshop or Gimp) to paint out the areas of the image you want to be affected by the parameter.

You can learn pretty much all there is to know about .txi parameters here:

 

[JediArchivist 70]

49 minutes ago, Stormie97 said:

This is controlled via .txi parameters. Without looking at the file, I'd guess the mod uses the parameter "envmaptexture CM_Baremetal" to make certain parts of the texture map shiny. It's essentially the same parameter that gives the sith troopers their fake reflections.

The parts of the texture affected by these paremeters is determined via the image's alpha channel. Basically, you would use an image editing software (e.g. Photoshop or Gimp) to paint out the areas of the image you want to be affected by the parameter.

You can learn pretty much all there is to know about .txi parameters here:

 

Thanks for the info, really helpful!

I'll try it out and see what results I get...