**Always Summer: Obsidian�s Original NWN2 Clothing and Armor Adapted for Warmer Climes**
* 12/14/08: Updated the NX1 package to work with NX2 (SoZ).
If it�s Neverwinter, one assumes that, at least some of the time, it�s warm there. On such days, it much be terribly uncomfortable running around in those heavy robes everyone wears. Especially since not everyone has access to Endure Elements. :)
With that in mind, I took a stab at adapting the original clothing and armor models provided by Obsidian for greater comfort in warmer climes. Shorter skirts/kilts, no sleeves, and lower necklines certainly must be more comfortable during summer, right?
For females, I did most of this using Jester�s NWC mesh, which is excellent for making short skirts, although I used Zylch�s Female Nude Base for a couple of outfits that didn�t require skirts. For males, I did all of this using the various models provided in the Shirtless Saga Armor Pack, Volume 2 by Barrel of Monkeys and RunnerDuck. Thus far, I�ve adapted all outfits for females and clothing (but not armor) for males. Male Armor will come next (but maybe not soon).
In adapting the armor, I tried to make the armor a little skimpier while still appearing somewhat protective (with a little willing suspension of disbelief). In other words, I tried to avoid the chainmail bikini look. If you still don�t buy that the armor is protective, you don�t have to use it. It is in a separate folder from the clothing, so you can easily just put the clothing in your override directory, without using my armor adaptations.
There are two versions available:
1. The Replacing version, which overrides almost all of the default Obsidian clothing and armor models with their summer counterparts. If you put this in your override directory, creatures of playable races (including your PC and companions) in every module you play (including the OC) will be dressed for summer. This may or may not be something you want, so I leave the decision to you.
2. The Nonreplacing version, which allows you to use both the default Obsidian models and their summer counterparts at the same time. This could be useful if you are a module builder who wants NPC�s to change clothes with the seasons, or if you just want to use these models without affecting everything else. For builders, the non-replacing versions use toolset numbers Cloth 101 through 115, Padded 100, Leather 100 through 103, Chain Shirt 100 through 104, Scale 100 through 101, Full Plate 100 through 103, and Hide 100 through 103.
Right now, the summer models exist for female humans, elves, halflings, and planetouched, and for males of ALL of the playable races (clothing only, not armor for males at this point). All but a few of the original Obsidian clothing and armor models are adapted (see below for an explanation of the exceptions).
Check the read me file for more screenshots and details on installing/using.
Credits:
· Jester�s NWC, the basis for most of the female models
· Zylch�s Female Nude Base v0.3, the basis of a couple of the female models, and of Jester�s NWC
· The Shirtless Saga Armor Pack, Volume 2, by Barrel of Monkeys and RunnerDuck
· RunnerDuck�s MDB Cloner, which made doing this much, much easier (previously credited incorrectly, sorry)
· ShadowAvatar87�s Sexy OC, which gave me the idea for this in the first place
Version Notes
Original Release: just the cloth outfits
Version 0.2: fixed the uti files contained in the nonreplacing version
Version 2: redid a few of the cloth outfits using Jester�s NWC version 1.2 (much better for assymetrical outfits); full release of the armor.
Version 2.1 (replacing version only): fixed the ugly, unintended effects on dwarves, gnomes, and half-orcs.
Version 3: Added male clothing, repackaged the entire project to eliminate the need for duplicate textures for the nonreplacing and replacing version and to make updating easier.
8/16/07: if the "flickering" around the laces/chain links of Leather 0 and Chain 0 bothers you, I've added optional alternate versions without the laces/links. Extract these and replace the appropriate textures in AS Textures - Female Armor v3 if you prefer.
10/13/07: I finally figured out how to make the metal armor shiny! I'm releasing the updated normal maps as a separate download, as some people might not like the change. Just download and replace the appropriate files in your override to try this out.
10/24/07: I've uploaded a file that attempts to deal with some of the NX1 issues (companions and gensai) and adds some new armor. Check out the new NX1 read me for details.
05/13/08: Uploaded a little fix intended to make Kana's appearance less stupid.
06/05/08: Fixed Brelaina's appearance too.
08/05/08: Added some variations on the originals, as requested by Charloulou.
12/14/08: Updated the NX1 package to work with NX2 (SoZ).
Versions of Chain 0 and Leather 0 without the chain links and laces. If the "flickering" effect around these areas bothers you, replace the textures in AS Textures - Female Armor v3 with these and you'll have slightly different versions of these armors.
Alternate normal map textures that make the metal armor shinier. Replace the appropriate files in in AS Textures - Female Armor v3 with these to try it out.
Some more "modest" variations on some of the originals. To use these, replace the existing files in female clothing textures or female armor textures with these.
As always, I love the work you do. These new fresh takes on the classic models are a breath-taking. Thank you for your contribution. Thank god for community members like you! _________________________ AKA: GuardianofLore. Interested in joining Rhydin's PW Staff? Come make your dreams, a reality.
Posted by Andros_Forever at on07/31/09
Heh, ok. I just got 3d Max 3d 2010 just to edit that (I'm very picky about the look of my PC) I'll see if I can fix that problem. _________________________ -------------Role Player since 1997-------------
Posted by Ransom at 2009-08-1009:59:44
Andros - I'm not sure exactly what you're talking about, but I doubt I can do anything about it. The behavior of the textures when the character animates is controlled by the underlying model, which I did not create and do not have the ability to edit. All I did was create the textures that go on top of models created by others.
Posted by Andros_Forever at on07/31/09
hello there ChimneyFish, I wanted to point out a problem with one of the outfits. The clothing set that goes under numbers 48, 49, 50 in Charlie's Appearance modifier looks great when standing up still but when entering fighting mode the underpants area looks wrong. Instead of maintaining the curves of the character's behind there seems to be a huge diaper effect that looks unrealistic. Could you please take a look at this and submit a fix for this? I was really looking forward to using this on my monk (which is where the animation looks wrong, in the fighting stance). Thank you for your time. _________________________ -------------Role Player since 1997-------------
Posted by Andros_Forever at on07/31/09
Oh I see, well it's fine I figure that I will just not use it until my character goes out of the Snowy area of the module Asphixia then I'll activate it on everyone, and it will make sense :D _________________________ -------------Role Player since 1997-------------
Posted by Ransom at 2009-08-0212:21:49
You want the clothing on your PC only, not every creature in the game, right? Unfortunately, there is no quick and easy way to do that. Best bet is to download the nonreplacing version, use the toolset to create your own versions of whatever clothes/armor your PC likes to wear (with the appropriate magical properties, if needed), then give yourself the custom versions in the game and drop the old versions.
Posted by Andros_Forever at on07/31/09
Never mind my last post, I return to my original call for help :_) _________________________ -------------Role Player since 1997-------------
Posted by Andros_Forever at on07/31/09
Looking at the replacing models folder I see files like P_HHF_CH_Body01.mdb and P_HHF_HD_Body03.mdb. To better pose my question is there a particular set of files that I would have to delete to make these changes work with Wood Elves only for example? _________________________ -------------Role Player since 1997-------------
Posted by Andros_Forever at on07/31/09
Hello there dear creator of always summer, I am using your mod and find it quite well made. A fine 10 for you. Now, I have a problem, I would like having the stripped armor and clothing on my single player Avatar only, is there any way I can do that? _________________________ -------------Role Player since 1997-------------
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