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Wrath of the Lich King Modding => "Retro-Porting" => Topic started by: Mance on September 01, 2015, 05:18:09 am
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Is it possible or has it been done? Porting retail character models to vanilla. Will pay if possible.
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Client limitations so no.
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I think this is the best you can get right now: viewtopic.php?f=93&t=8849 (http://modcraft.io/viewtopic.php?f=93&t=8849" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)
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Here's why we don't have them:
You've likely seen WoD models in 3.3.5, the reason for this is there is a variety of backporting tools avaliable to 3.3.5, but that's where these types of tools sadly ended. the issue was mostly to do with the m2 format, because we have no base file that's not an M2, and our M2 is different from later versions.
We essentially have to find a way to work on, convert and then implement the new model. And when I mean 'work on' I mean, seriously, we're talking about TONS of work, fixing up a whole model, even simplifying it's animations and textures.
The main issue is there 'WAS' a huge issue between porting TLK+ models in the past because there were no tools available.
Today, it is possible to use those models, but to also use the animations and make sure the model doesn't instantly break is a ton of work.
Personally, I've always thought it's possible to do it, since MoP and cata models can now 'kinda' be taken over (albeit with a ton of extra work) it should be more than possible for us to do so on 1.12.1.
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Even if you managed to get character models down to 1.12.1, they're going to look utterly horrible like they already do on WotLK. The older clients just can't have the same level of detail that makes the new WoD models look good.
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You can unlock alpha detail console commands and that kinda does the trick tbh ...
Ive noticed with the MoP and Cata models they blend with the game moreso then before without the overhauls in the engine. Just a thought.