Rainbow Dash's Customizations Thread

[Revelation]

Originally Posted by add2add [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm very sad about this. I know I will get flamed but I really don't think I can play without Luclin models [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

It won't stop me from playing the game but jeez these classic models are terrible. Dunno what's the problem its not like it alters the gameplay in any way... its just plain silly to not allow this.

[myriverse]

/mourn

[Corydon]

I disapprove the change -.-

I know, the amount of fucks given equals zero...

Anyway, I pretty much prefer to have Luclin models! (Except the silly elf models...)

/mourn

[Rajahten]

this sucks

[Danyelle]

Before anyone else asks me, no I cannot circumvent this. And even if I could I wouldn't. I haven't looked at the files as I no longer play here but I am 80% certain the change was specifically to disable this. This patch has been living on borrowed time since I made it, it was going to happen at some point. This is the same method they have had in place to prevent tampering with the spell file for a few years now. There is ways I could potentially work around this without global load, but it's longer and more complicated (many struggled with global load as it is) and it may not even work right. Besides, I have no interests in going against the dev's wishes.

I am not upset, incidentally. I could care less. I play EQ rarely now and P99 not really at all. I just popped in to help when I could with whatever and maintain this. I am pretty busy in real life and this is just one less thing I ever have to bother with again lol.

Maybe one day the devs will make a custom divergent server that goes beyond Luclin like they have talked about, and maybe they will enable the models themselves then. But until then, enjoy winter and have fun in Norrath! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Corydon]

Hey Danyelle,

thanks for your post. I myself already programmed myself to like the old models. So, I'm good LOL. I only miss the Luclin Iksar model but I guess I will adapt to the new situation...

[HatefulxxDesign]

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

There is ways I could potentially work around this without global load, but it's longer and more complicated (many struggled with global load as it is) and it may not even work right. Besides, I have no interests in going against the dev's wishes.

I am fairly certain that this has to do with the dsetup.dll update as it is the only file that was changed capable of it, but I know nothing about editing programming languages after they have already been compiled. Also, I don't want to take the risk of being banned for it. =P

[AMeanCow]

This is really sad, it kills some of my long-term enjoyment of the game because it looks seriously bad in places. I remember when I first played in '99 I thought some of the bucket-looking armor was atrocious or laughable and always hoped they would fix it or add more.

Is there any effort to petition for the ability to load luclin models even if it's manual like this method?

[xblade724]

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

Before anyone else asks me, no I cannot circumvent this. And even if I could I wouldn't. I haven't looked at the files as I no longer play here but I am 80% certain the change was specifically to disable this. This patch has been living on borrowed time since I made it, it was going to happen at some point. This is the same method they have had in place to prevent tampering with the spell file for a few years now. There is ways I could potentially work around this without global load, but it's longer and more complicated (many struggled with global load as it is) and it may not even work right. Besides, I have no interests in going against the dev's wishes.

I am not upset, incidentally. I could care less. I play EQ rarely now and P99 not really at all. I just popped in to help when I could with whatever and maintain this. I am pretty busy in real life and this is just one less thing I ever have to bother with again lol.

Maybe one day the devs will make a custom divergent server that goes beyond Luclin like they have talked about, and maybe they will enable the models themselves then. But until then, enjoy winter and have fun in Norrath! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I am still calling out that this was a selfish move - we all remember the game in our own way, and luclin models didn't effect anyone else. Some models we're especially bonded to, and some people just use a few models. I was in love with the mage elemental models, for example. They were incredibly badass and were more exciting than any blob. Dark elves looked really cool too with luclin gfx. That was all. No biggie for anyone else. Hell no one would even know you're using it, much like UI customization - IT DOES NOT EFFECT ANYONE ELSE.

Still a bit grumpy about this patch. Might as well restrict to classic resolution, 800x600. How is that any different than disabling luclin models? Or live's spell gfx (my old patch before nerfed like this one)?

You gonna disable "hide helmet" too? Warning: Gamebreaker. -___-

[zeo1987]

Well i just wanted to say Thanks to Danyelle for making P99 special to me and everyone else who prefers the luclin models.

It'd be nice if the devs would just F off about it since it doesn't do anything at all to game play, only ascetics, but whatever, I'll continue to play here until the old models bug me enough to go back to live and say screw p99

Loved you p99 but its coming about time to cut the cord and go our own ways.