Witch Slayer=Nero, wielder of the Blue Rose (v1.1)

[ReDsKiN]

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx28/menzies03/shot0080-1.jpg

:witc::witc::witc::witc::witc::witc::witc::witc::w itc::witc:
This mod replaces Witch Slayers texture with Nero from Devil May Cry 4

To see what has been done to ol' WS check the pic :D

WE HAS A 1.1!!
http://i49.tinypic.com/xap4wn.jpg
Now sporting some better hair :D

File(s):
http://www.mediafire.com/?md1yndn0ykt

Stuff to be worked on:
-effects of hero and moves (suggestions please)
-beardless model which imports with 0 unintended blockiness (nothing against you theli, just i'm fail :()
-Normal map.. such a drag (WANT HIS HAIR SPIKY!)
-importing his model into HoN

Thanks:
Shadz - for the request, not possible without ya dude :P
PogS - For HD Hero Skins, gotta lovem all
Yuichi - for the help with on how to do effects, and with hat removal, and with beardless model
Sephinator - Test++ helps heaps with awesome screenshots
BitE - for the work with the normal map to create a 1.1



To Install:
Simply download this file (http://www.mediafire.com/?md1yndn0ykt) into the Heroes of Newerth game folder. The default locations for this folder are:

Linux: /home/<username>/HoN/game/
Windows 7: C:\Program Files\Heroes of Newerth\game\
Windows Vista: C:\Program Files\Heroes of Newerth\game\
Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Heroes of Newerth\game\
Mac:
1. Press Finder
2. Press Applications
3. Right click 'Heroes of Newerth', and press Show containing files
4. Open Game folder
5. Move file here

You will now have this texture. To disable it, simply delete resources1100.s2z or remove it from the game folder.

This mod does not overwrite any vital files.Please have constructive comments ;)
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[Myzery1]

sw33t

[Day7]

please fix his head =( and it's will be cool!

[Shadz]

Edit: Having issues with mediafire, it seems to continue processing the download request, but not actually completing it...

Big thanks for this Redskin.

[Yuichi]

Wow I got credits! Yay!

Ontopic:
Great skin. Considering how much you got it to resemble Nero even with the default model.
Once I get better at modeling and theli finishes the exporter/importer Ill be sure to make some hair for him, better head and some tweaks.
Actually I got the beardless model to look great + without blockiness but now my uv map fails me.
Im looking for a solution now. Might take some time though.

[Xelotath]

Tbh he reminds me more of Hulk Hogan than of Nero :o

[hemp_co]

yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
can you change his sword into the red queen? ie http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/devilmaycry/images/thumb/f/fe/RedQueen.jpg/300px-RedQueen.jpg

[Shadz]

We considered that hemp_co, but then it stuffs up the attack animation.

[ReDsKiN]

I just wanted to release the skin, instead of not releasing while updating. This allows for better feedback :D

You've mentioned that before hemp_co, still trying to see what i can do
At the moment i'm sure i cannot edit the dagger in his hand, but i could edit the projectile image into say maliken's sword (just a thought)

That's awesome Yuichi, yeh i have problems with UV map too, hes too dark ya, his pants are lit though, more lights then?

If you are having problems using mediafire, try using another browser. Somethimes firefox wants to hate me and not let me download from mediafire so i use IE or Safari

Day7, working on that, normal map is semi confusing atm, i got him with like 10 fauxhawks, but it looks stupid.

[Shadz]

Alright, gonna try IE.

[hemp_co]

finally got to try this skin out today, I gotta admit it looks GREAT!
the hair/hulk hogan stache is way less noticable zoomed out and the colors/symbols look great
definitely replacing the normal skin for me :)

[BitE]

I notice you didn't reapply the normal map so i did and tweaked hair slightly but it needs more work imo. Other than that gj.
Here's how it looks
http://i49.tinypic.com/xap4wn.jpg

And here (http://www.mediafire.com/?md1yndn0ykt) are the files.

[ReDsKiN]

ahh ty dude, i played around with the normal map but it went anti what i wanted :(
I was also considering what if its possible to normal the beard out so it appears less ;)
What did u use for the normal map, and what colours are the ones to be used?

I'll update the main post with it, including pic. That ok? :)

[BitE]

Np, i just used the gimp plugin for normal map, you can find link and instructions here (http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/showthread.php?t=59189)

[ReDsKiN]

TY u got credits for the ner normal map, updated post and ill work on some more normal map settings (removing some bumps, adding some etc)

Fitlering removes some features each time, much annoyed by this :(

[BitE]

No no, you have to apply the normal map filter on the color.tga (or whatever you call it) each time you change something and save it as normal map(overwriting the previous normal map).

[ReDsKiN]

ahh so i already had a decent normal map by converting the witch_slayer_nero.tga
TY dude

[Shadz]

Woo, finally got it to download!! Applying it now.

[ReDsKiN]

Doing some work to see if i can get his model into HoN.. its a bit hard to find so far :(

[`rawrr]

Awesome. Just pure awesome. :D
I also have some skill suggestions :DD
-Stun > Maybe you could make blue fire? Just to represent how powerful his hand is xDD.
-Mana Drain > Maybe he could use his arm and "grab" the enemy and suck out his mana. :D

[akitoes]

http://s2.noelshack.com/uploads/images/11639402353359_neroz.jpg

[Shadz]

Can I request a version which keeps Witch Slayer with his original hero icon?

[Yuichi]

Just open up the .s2z with winrar and edit the hero.entity file with notepad.
Change every nero_icon.tga to icon.tga.
You should find 2 of them.

[Jaycoob]

cool since u have done something about his hat and added cool effects. now if only there's something to be done with his old looking face. :p

[ReDsKiN]

Atm trying to get normal map a bit different, it should also remove some of his beard (the depth i mean)
Someone also suggested for Devil Bringer to be shown when he drains mana. If i cannot get it done onto the hero ill create a groundsprite(hopefully)

[Yuichi]

Muahaha now his sword needs just a little texturing...
Ill do it when I get my Wacom Graphire 3 back... Might take some time though...
Also he is beardless now. Ill start working on the hair when I have time.
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/8932/nerosword.png

[Day7]

OH MY GOD!!!
Its... a...
*dance*

[ReDsKiN]

http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/4aec3e65093cc9f357f65fabf86bf7502g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=nqyz5wyiiym)
(http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=nqyz5wyiiym%22%20target=%22 _blank%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/4aec3e65093cc9f357f65fabf86bf7502g.jpg%22%20border =%220%22%20alt=%22Unlimited%20Free%20Image%20and%2 0File%20Hosting%20at%20MediaFire%22%3E%3C/a%3E)(image should be hyperlinked to bigger size)
Not sure how well pic will turn out, but i ripped his model from DMC4 and got that. 3ds Max is such a pain..

GJ with the Red Rose Yuichi, <3

I also had some weird thought within the hours getting the model correct, what if he attacks using Devil Bringer, like not throwing daggers but like as seen in DMC4. (just a random thought)

I'm off to bed (2am now) more when i wake up :D
Research = playing DMC4 :D

[theli]

Not sure how well pic will turn out, but i ripped his model from DMC4 and got that. 3ds Max is such a pain..
no animations as i see ..
you gonna animate that model yourself?

[ReDsKiN]

I cannot be sure...i thinking of having a go after textures are implemented properly (DMC4 uses alot of textures for one model :()

I can up the original files i got from DMC4 if anyone is interested, that being model and textures. Total size is about 10mb(i think)

[Yuichi]

The textures should be quite easy if you have everything uv mapped already.
You just need to add materials for different parts of the body.
1 material for every texture.

[ReDsKiN]

Im unsure what to do, i used 3d ripper dx to get it, then in 3ds max 8 got just nero from it, then scaled him and exported
he came with alot of material files so i got them and put it into his hero folder along with the corresponding dds's.
Now i think about it, i need them as tga..

[Yuichi]

Im unsure what to do, i used 3d ripper dx to get it, then in 3ds max 8 got just nero from it, then scaled him and exported
he came with alot of material files so i got them and put it into his hero folder along with the corresponding dds's.
Now i think about it, i need them as tga..
Oh right I forgot that you used 3ds max...
No idea how to use that so I cant really give any information regarding that one :/
If you want though I could use use blender and assign the textures for him.

[ReDsKiN]

3d ripper dx only compatible with 3ds max, as the output is 3dr. Textures are assigned to him, as when he is exported he comes with material files. I have all the associated files, but they arent appeaing properly :(

Finally have a sample:

From what im witnessing, it seems some will apply correctly yet other will not :(





NVM textures fixed (not making normal map until animations are working)

Animations now... Blender poops out while importing the .model

Also, if i get the model it might be better as Maliken (think about it ya)

[Yuichi]

From what I remember you can choose 3d ripper to make .obj files too which Blender can import.

[TheWh0]

Wow man all I have to say is that this is amazing!!

[ReDsKiN]

3d ripper dx rips whole scene, and caused it to turn flat when it converts to obj, so i can just convert the chr file i have into obj.
All textures working perfectly, animations are frustrating me though :(

Also, if the model can get animations then it might be better for him as maliken
And now to continue with normal Witch Slayer, Devil Bringer here i come

[l_PaCMaN_l]

when you all gonna release better one :D

[CptJHarkness]

http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/4aec3e65093cc9f357f65fabf86bf7502g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=nqyz5wyiiym)
(http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=nqyz5wyiiym%22%20target=%22 _blank%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/4aec3e65093cc9f357f65fabf86bf7502g.jpg%22%20border =%220%22%20alt=%22Unlimited%20Free%20Image%20and%2 0File%20Hosting%20at%20MediaFire%22%3E%3C/a%3E)(image should be hyperlinked to bigger size)
Not sure how well pic will turn out, but i ripped his model from DMC4 and got that. 3ds Max is such a pain..

GJ with the Red Rose Yuichi, <3

I also had some weird thought within the hours getting the model correct, what if he attacks using Devil Bringer, like not throwing daggers but like as seen in DMC4. (just a random thought)

I'm off to bed (2am now) more when i wake up :D
Research = playing DMC4 :D


OMG DO THIS! and i you happen to be a wretched hag fan too, maybe her as well? haha

[Shanny]

Nero in my HoN? Bad, bad idea, really.

[ReDsKiN]

I havent checked up on this in a while, and I cannot seem to find any of my previous files used for Nero. From what I remember the only proper way for this to work was to make him more chibi-ish, as he is very small compared to other heroes

@Shanny,
don't like it, don't use it. simple :D

[CopperCore]

Best Witch Slayer model imo ! Need this but....

DL-Link is dead! :[ Can somebody upload this please?

[Paulvgarza]

DIABEETUS

[ReDsKiN]

http://www.mediafire.com/?4kgxintnyt4
^That's the link, last update was 02/09/2010 so it's very out of date being an s2z. I also don't have any of the other I was working from so there won't be anything new with it

[CopperCore]

Thanx-a-lot! I love the bloom-shiny armor. Need more models with it!! :]

[Soul`]

this is so bad sorry ;p just doesnt make sense to make nero as ws texture imo