"New" character models possible?

[Nilban]

I was reading a post, somewhere, and I can't name it... but it mentioned a pack to download and install for client-side "new" character models and such. Is that actually possible?

[xKoopa]

For Luclin models? You used to be able to but they forced classic models for them velious textures

[Zaela]

Not clear if Luclin models is what the OP meant (kind of sounds like the question is about custom model download packs...)

But yes, Luclin models are still possible.

(Custom models would probably be possible as well, but not worth the effort.)

[JackFlash]

Originally Posted by Zaela [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Not clear if Luclin models is what the OP meant (kind of sounds like the question is about custom model download packs...)

But yes, Luclin models are still possible.

(Custom models would probably be possible as well, but not worth the effort.)

Pretty sure the reason they forced velious models is because of things like freeportvision.....

[Zaela]

Originally Posted by Zaela [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

But yes, Luclin models are still possible.

Yes, they're still possible, using a workaround, as previously linked here. Check the readme if you have problems.

[Nilban]

I'm sorry. I should have been more clear. Thank you for the replies so far. I was talking about the models that are not as "pixelated" - I remember on live when they updated the models from what they are now (on 99) by default, to a more detailed and better looking char. You could actually tell pieces of armor from the other and etc. Just curious if that was possible. I THINK the update came with the PoP expansion in live. It's when SoE updated everything from spell graphics to items and characters. Anyone remember that?

[Zaela]

Originally Posted by Nilban [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm sorry. I should have been more clear. Thank you for the replies so far. I was talking about the models that are not as "pixelated" - I remember on live when they updated the models from what they are now (on 99) by default, to a more detailed and better looking char. You could actually tell pieces of armor from the other and etc. Just curious if that was possible. I THINK the update came with the PoP expansion in live. It's when SoE updated everything from spell graphics to items and characters. Anyone remember that?

Yeah, you can do that. It's just a substitution of the models' textures rather than any change of the models themselves, technically.

If you download the free-to-play client from the official site (warning: it's like 11GB) you can (mostly) replace Titanium's .s3d files with the .s3d files from the download, and they'll have the higher-detail textures. Might be able to do the same with the .s3d files from a non-Titanium CD install (I think Titanium is a bit of an oddball in coming packed with the really early, low-detail textures).

There's also this post about doing the same, but with even-higher-detail-than-live textures: http://www.project1999.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=229345

[Hasbinbad]

Originally Posted by Nilban [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

better

Nope.

[Nilban]

Originally Posted by Hasbinbad [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Nope.

Your opinion. I enjoy being able to see the links in chainmail. It helps me with immersion. While I also enjoy pixels, I enjoy a bit of graphic detail as well. I played EQ live from start until a little after PoP, and that's what I wanted to recall.

[trite]

Originally Posted by Nilban [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm sorry. I should have been more clear. Thank you for the replies so far. I was talking about the models that are not as "pixelated" - I remember on live when they updated the models from what they are now (on 99) by default, to a more detailed and better looking char. You could actually tell pieces of armor from the other and etc. Just curious if that was possible. I THINK the update came with the PoP expansion in live. It's when SoE updated everything from spell graphics to items and characters. Anyone remember that?

All the modern character models got introduced with the Luclin expansion in December 2001...there were also options to disable new models on a model by model basis ...the original models are amazing for their polygon count where as the updated models are mediocre looking for their polygon count ....yeah you get more curves but the Luclin model's have zero charm....