[Release] Improved Models for 1.12

[OPTEACH]

Still waiting.. any Eta. ?

 

[Zerocool]

Waiting ? For armor/weapons you mean ? Im waiting too, 7.2 to go out !

 

[Zerocool]

For some reason again i cant update damn main topic. So Balsh models is now stationed into a new link.

 

[Drood]

Is it just me or are tabard textures a bit off? The lower part of the Silverwing tabard in particular.

 

[Zerocool]

Is it just me or are tabard textures a bit off? The lower part of the Silverwing tabard in particular.

Yea, he knows about it but i think he aint gonna fix it sicne he has to reedit all char models and try to reposition the tabarb.

 

[Zerocool]

I have started to work already some changes from 7.2 patch the PTR. I successfully update fleshgolem and goul new models tho till now there is a few bugs with the new mounts. Im trying to figure out a workaround on this. I have also finished MC weaponry but i found also a small stupid bug on one of staves that i replaced and cant overpass it at the moment.

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Stitched Horror

Patchwerk

Diseased Flayer (Ghouls)

Molten Core Weaponry

Brutality Blade

Azuresong Mageblade

Obsidian Edge Blade

Sorcerous Dagger

Fire Ruined Grimoire

Malistar's Defender

Staff of Dominance

At the current state stave is partially bugged with a animation which i haven't figure out how to fix it.

 

[Zerocool]

Finally fixed those small bugs and from now on Warlocks and Cheat paladins can have enjoy their Epic mounts. Also fixed Druid "Gift of the Wild" spell icon so now it has the one that was added in TBC and on.

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Warlock Dreadsteed Mount - Legion model replacement

Paladin Charger Mount - Legion model replacement

"Gift of the Wild" spell icon fix

So thats all, soon ill update the linx

Zero out!

 

[dmoment]

Would it be big trouble to divide this pack in parts like improved trees/foliage, improved world or something like that just for ppl who don't want the creatures and mounts affected?

 

[Zerocool]

Would it be big trouble to divide this pack in parts like improved trees/foliage, improved world or something like that just for ppl who don't want the creatures and mounts affected?

Yeah unfortunately it is. There are many things and records that rely to each other so not worth the effort. You can manually delete things you might want tho as i said many things rely to each other. Up to you

 

[nimeralos]

Maybe it would at least be possible to separate music and graphics?

 

[Zerocool]

Maybe it would at least be possible to separate music and graphics?

You mean separate music out of the main mod? You can delete the music folder only and that's it, your stock music will be back.

 

[Draakmis]

Would this work for mac users?

 

[Zerocool]

Would this work for mac users?

It is working for MAC users.

 

[Magnifican]

Oh wow! Such sweet updates! Thanks for Malistar's Defender mate! The other MC stuff looks very fitting here as well. The mounts are fantastic as well! I've been keeping a close eye on this progress. Its coming along great. Gotta be very near the finish line now right? Only the last Tier armor left that were bugged? Still no fix for them?

 

[Zerocool]

Oh wow! Such sweet updates! Thanks for Malistar's Defender mate! The other MC stuff looks very fitting here as well. The mounts are fantastic as well! I've been keeping a close eye on this progress. Its coming along great. Gotta be very near the finish line now right? Only the last Tier armor left that were bugged? Still no fix for them?

Yeah, only last 3 sets from T19 is still bugged and havent fixed them. Found maybe a workaround and if i got some spare time on weekend gonna give them a test go. Also i have some ZG under change too.

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Quick update since i didnt gave any information of the week changes :

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Treasure Chest - WoD model replacement

Stratholme skybox - MoP skybox replacement (Looks better for a city that is still burning)

Warglaives of Azzinoth - WotLK replacement (for more happy GM's :laugh

 

[crylawns]

I recently installed the improved models, but I noticed that my spells (especially my arcane explosions) appear to have much less particle density than before. They used to be brighter as well. Now they appear weak, and changing the spell effect values in the WTF file doesn't seem to help.

Any ideas? I'm not sure if this is normal or if there is a way I can fix it.

 

[Zerocool]

I recently installed the improved models, but I noticed that my spells (especially my arcane explosions) appear to have much less particle density than before. They used to be brighter as well. Now they appear weak, and changing the spell effect values in the WTF file doesn't seem to help.

Any ideas? I'm not sure if this is normal or if there is a way I can fix it.

Can you post me a screenshot comparing the issues ? Tho arcance explosion is replaced with the newest version and is better than the old one. Also what video settings you have set ? Have also Anisotropic filtering to Max and Vertex Animation Shaders On.

 

[AgentMulder]

I'll chime in as well. As a Warlock my Rain of Fire appears MUCH weaker after the mod update than its "stock" version. The only change made was the mod, no changes to graphics settings (set to MAX).

 

[Zerocool]

I'll chime in as well. As a Warlock my Rain of Fire appears MUCH weaker after the mod update than its "stock" version. The only change made was the mod, no changes to graphics settings (set to MAX).

Yeah seems that for some reason it doesn't play correct. ill make the fix in the coming release of v1.2 . Thanks for reporting it.

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Made some more updates. Finished warrior weapon class quest rewards and Rogue class quest reward. Making some fixes in helmet geosets so hair/beards not hanging out. Replacing the icons to represent the new items.

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Whirlwind Axe (Warrior Questline Reward) - Cata model replacement

Whirlwind Warhammer (Warrior Questline Reward) - Cata model replacement

Whirlwind Sword (Warrior Questline Reward) - Cata model replacement

Ebon Mask (Rogue Quest line Reward) - Legion model replacement

Item Icon Replacement fix

 

[Drood]

Small cosmetic "improvements": https://www.mediafire.com/?qsms6x3t5grk9i7
In particular, I "fixed" the tigers (to the best of my ability)

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The spotted one is not that good, however. It's difficult to get nice looking spots - I don't think the models were made with that in mind. I might just replace this with another striped version in the end. If instead someone could get the actual snow leopard texture on it somehow, that'd be neat.

Also fixed the hindlimbs on tiger mounts (usual three+ZG; the PvP one seems fine and I don't think the extra textures in the patch are actually used at all)

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It seems that they weren't all ported 100% correctly. For whatever reason, the two circled areas share texture, eventhough nothing is supposed to be under the tiger's chin, afaik. This is the best I could do, I used the patch textures, if someone has the original textures (and models) and can port stuff from scratch, that might be better. I messed them up trying to get rid of this; I really hope I restored everything now :/

P.S. patch also contains two other, very minor changes that my OCD is mostly responsible for, but I will leave it for you to find out which

P.S. Zero, if you think these are really improvements, feel free to merge the new tigers with the main patch.

 

[Zerocool]

Small cosmetic "improvements": https://www.mediafire.com/?qsms6x3t5grk9i7
In particular, I "fixed" the tigers (to the best of my ability)

before:

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after:

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The spotted one is not that good, however. It's difficult to get nice looking spots - I don't think the models were made with that in mind. I might just replace this with another striped version in the end. If instead someone could get the actual snow leopard texture on it somehow, that'd be neat.

Also fixed the hindlimbs on tiger mounts (usual three+ZG; the PvP one seems fine and I don't think the extra textures in the patch are actually used at all)

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It seems that they weren't all ported 100% correctly. For whatever reason, the two circled areas share texture, eventhough nothing is supposed to be under the tiger's chin, afaik. This is the best I could do, I used the patch textures, if someone has the original textures (and models) and can port stuff from scratch, that might be better. I messed them up trying to get rid of this; I really hope I restored everything now :/

P.S. patch also contains two other, very minor changes that my OCD is mostly responsible for, but I will leave it for you to find out which

P.S. Zero, if you think these are really improvements, feel free to merge the new tigers with the main patch.

Great job mate. I'll have a look later this evening and check them from close.

 

[Drood]

I messed up a few transparent areas, it should be a quick fix but the link may be down temporarily. I'll also add the black panthers (hopefully; things don't look that good in monochrome).

Ok, I "fixed" it now. Still panthers are not included, I made them too dark initially and I also want to modify the ZG panther boss skin to match. I hope to add this today. This is really difficult, by the way. Many areas use same textures in different ways. :/

 

[Zerocool]

We has an update. Finished merging High/Blood Elves new models. All credits to Leeviathan for this awesome mod. Here a small preview:

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Differences are that High Elves have blue eyes and they use night elves sounds when Blood elves have green eyes and their own sound files.

 

[OPTEACH]

How is it looking, with the update of the patch?? Cant wait

 

[Zerocool]

How is it looking, with the update of the patch?? Cant wait

Im kinda hands full this week from work. Im trying to get some time to complete the tests and refresh the download links.