Replacing models in FFVII PC - Help, please.

[Cloud452]

Well, I figure I've got nothing to lose and everything to gain by asking here (reviewed the rules, doesn't seem to be against any of them). There's only one other forum that dabbles in this type of stuff, but importing models from other games was deemed against the rules (and I gained interest in doing it too late).

I have been working on understanding how to import Crisis Core and Dissidia models into FFVII PC for 5+ months now.

I've read all that is on: http://ff7modhd.yolasite.com/tutorials.php and what I could dig up on that other forum I mention.

And as you can see from these screencaps:









(after the head and torso are done, the arms, legs, feet, etc are often were I run into difficulties)


I am really working on it. All I wish to do is something similar to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu30ntvrJGo and: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHh4TCrvuJM (and yes, I've contacted the creator of those videos, he was able to give me.... vague details on how to do it) for my own personal use.

Is there a better, detailed/in-depth tutorial on how to make the models properly? Or someone who remembers how to go about it?

I'm willing to learn, I've spent all this time trying to get it right... I just need a nudge in the right direction to move forward.

[jaden]

go to this site
and ask people in that site,im the member of the site too
Just ask in that site,since they already mod a lot
http://www.philmanff7mod.yolasite.com/downloads.php

[ultimaespio]

go to this site
and ask people in that site,im the member of the site too
Just ask in that site,since they already mod a lot
http://www.philmanff7mod.yolasite.com/downloads.php

He knows better than to go there

[jaden]

Too bad there isn't any good final fantasy 7 modding site
Since that site forbid to use custom model from other game
I hope someone gonna make an epic ff7 modding forum again
Cloud452 are you planning to release the mod ? or is it only for personal use ???

[ultimaespio]

jaden, have we met before? You seem familiar somehow...

[jaden]

Yes we have met before at qhimm

[Cloud452]

go to this site
and ask people in that site,im the member of the site too
Just ask in that site,since they already mod a lot
http://www.philmanff7mod.yolasite.com/downloads.php

He knows better than to go there

Heh, well if nothing else, maybe taking a look at that AC Cloud in Kimera will give me some ideas on how to do the Dissidia model properly.

I agree with jaden, it would be nice to have some place that discussion about this type of modding was allowed, if only because there are those who want to do it for their own ... hm, well "amusement", but the guides that are out there are pretty lacking on details.

[jaden]

Well its gonna be sucks,if you're already modding a lot on ff7
and it turns out that square really gonna remake ff7
I really hope that square really remake ff7 in the near future

[Cloud452]

Well its gonna be sucks,if you're already modding a lot on ff7
and it turns out that square really gonna remake ff7
I really hope that square really remake ff7 in the near future

True, but I don't mind if it happens. I just enjoy the challenge of modifying the models, and seeing them in-game.

I hope they remake it as well, either for the PS3 (or 4?) or the "NGP" aka PSP2 (or just port it to the NGP from the PS3).

Against all odds, I'd love one HUGE game that comprises everything from Crisis Core, Before Crisis, FFVII, Advent Children/Complete, Dirge of Cerberus and one more game that takes place after DoC.


Jaden, do you know how to go about working with the parts in 3DS Max (or Blender, or any program...)? Or would an attempt at contacting "Philman" at the email address on that site actually work?

[jaden]

Cloud452 i wish i could help
But im a total noob at modeling
Well you can reply in the help section on that site or other section,he will help you
Or you can email him its working just email him,he will reply and help you
Also do you planning to create a web for ff7 modding forum cloud452 ??
Cuz if you're gonna create the site its gonna be one hell of a party for ff7 fan

[Cloud452]

Cloud452 i wish i could help
But im a total noob at modeling
Well you can reply in the help section on that site or other section,he will help you
Or you can email him its working just email him,he will reply and help you
Also do you planning to create a web for ff7 modding forum cloud452 ??
Cuz if you're gonna create the site its gonna be one hell of a party for ff7 fan

Well I sent him an invite/email over msn messenger. All I can do is wait, and continue with my trial/error until I hear back.

Y'know, I never noticed that most of these modding sites are on "yolasite.com".... As for creating a site of my own, I'm not too sure. If I were to make one, I wouldn't want it to become too "popular" and then have S-E on my case.

[jaden]

You're right if its getting too popular
its gonna be a pain to have a warning from se

[Cloud452]

Been reworking on some parts... I know the arm doesn't look "right"... I need to do better UV-Mapping, but I'm trying my best.







(arm kinda moves too far out...)

[philman]

First Post!

if the Arm is far out because you see other animation (like hit animation or run animation) you need familiarize with that because just why you put other model don't mean you don't need fix animations. namespoofer make a tutorial about that.(but i think in battle models you can't move to fix animations you can just rotate...with this you need more patience to fix it)

[jaden]

hey its nice to see you here philman