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Valkyrie Old Javelin Trail and Sound
History:
02/27/2011 - Removed unnecessary files, version 1.01
02/27/2011 - Initial release, version 1.00
Description:
- Adds the old javelin trail effect (see picture)
- Changes cast sound back into a grunted "huargh"
- Works with original avatar and Legendary Valkyrie avatar
Download:
- .honmod file on mediafire
- For general advice regarding .honmod files, check this thread here
Credits:
- Soubi for the original .s2z mod
- S2 games for creating the effects and sounds in the first place
Last edited by Meradanis; 02-27-2011 at 03:35 PM.
Update: 1.01
Removed unnecessary files, thanks to Awan`Afuqya for noticing. Right now, this mod does not use the auto-update feature. Perhabs I will do it later, although I doubt there will be much change in the future.
If I still have Soubi's original file for old valky arrow, do I need to delete it? I dont have the new valky yet, so I cant test if this works. Also, could you tell what file does Soubi use so I can delete it :>
Oh god plz not this again........ This just makes mod haters hate even more on mods and accuse them for cheating
Originally Posted by Random person on the forums
Inb4 delete. :O
Great mod, thanks.
Soubis mod is the resources1050.s2z file in your /heroes of newerth/game folder. You need to delete it, since he uses a "brute force" method overwrite the whole valkyrie model, which nullifies this HonMod. In addition, you won't be able to see the Legendary Valkyrie with Soubis mod installed, that is why I wrote this mod in the first place.
Let us be reasonable here. This mod has nothing to do with cheating, it is just a visual enhancer of Valks arrow. It's not like this mod enables me to see through fog of war, or auto hit with the arrow.
I made this mod for 2 reasons:
a.) The arrow is nearly impossible to see on a low-end machine. When I am away from home, I play HoN on my laptop, with all settings to minimum.
b.) I like the old trail effect much better. I play Valkyrie myself sometimes, and I just hate to see the plain and boring standard effect.
I won't deny that this mod gives you an advantage in certain situations. But there are many other accepted mods out there which do the same, like Tower Range Indicator, Last Hit Indicator, Right Click Deny and various Abilty Range Indicators. And even an UI mod like Mini UI may give me an edge, I notice something on the screen which a standard user wouldn't do, because S2 decided to cover the screen with some garbage.
Ultimately, S2 believes this mod is ok. If not, they would have done something against Soubis original a long time ago.
Last edited by Meradanis; 02-28-2011 at 07:13 AM.
Thank you!
So, I bought the new Valkyrie avatar today. At first, when I had the Soubi's file still in my HoN, I didnt even see the button for alt avatar selection. I read your answer, and deleted the old file. Now I have the option to select the new avatar, but I cant really select it. I'v tried to disable your mod, but the problem remains. So, I create a game, put it in practice, select Valky, open the alt avatar popup and it just says "old valky selected" and I cant select the new one, even thought I already bought it. I know this maybe isnt about your mod, but Im still wondering.
Any alt avatar won't work in practice mode, it has nothing to do with this mod, it's just a general "bug". Try a no stats game instead.
If you want to see the alt avatar in a practice mode game, you have to spawn her using the "test" button menu.
Nice mod , it's workin fine
great job, ty!
Why would it be banned?
The old Jav look was way better.
and way easier to notice so everyone just avoids easily
If you're not retarded you can see the new Javs anyway.
Seems about right, thank you.
Why is the advantage of my mod "unfair" while the community accepts tons of other mods which give you an even greater advantage ?
MiniUI: gives me more vision on the screen by removing unused UI elements
Unit Frames: I can see the skill levels and cooldowns of my teammates
Tower Range Indicator: No more involantary tower dives
Cast Range Indicator: Huge advantage, especially for beginners
Right Click Deny: Makes your life so much easier
Rune&Kongor Timers: Never miss them again
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I could go on and go on, the list is pretty damn long. I don't see the difference between those mods and this one, they all give an advantage, but it is not unfair, since everyone can download and install those mods.
I play Valk myself quite often, and I have no problem whatsoever with anyone having this mod. A good Valk player will hit you from angles you don't expect, probably using the trees for cover. Only a bad Valk player relies on the damn arrow being nearly indistinguishable from her auto attack, especially on low graphic settings.
Great post, another argument is that widescreen users get +11% extra screen area (slightly less height, but much more width).
If you have a 4:3 or 5:4 monitor, you have less vision, and there is nothing you can do except buy a new monitor.
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