08-09-2016, 12:25 AM
So, I've noticed a couple things with the tools that ripped the models form the games, and some things about how the models are sorted. Some good...others not so much:
Certain textures have issues with their transparencies. Apparently it's a known issue with the tools, though I'm going to see if I can figure a way around it. Not by coding, but editing the textures themselves. Also, it looks like some models have vertex transparencies, though I have yet to find if it is imported or not. The models are pulled as only a couple formats, and not sure if those carry vertex weights/colors like that.
Everything in this game is sorted chronologically by event, with each "scene" in a different folder. These scenes include locations (not world map, but in towns/dungeons), ship battles, and cut scenes. Effective way of finding certain models from the game.
The world map is separated into pieces (a lot of them) which at first was very daunting...but then I noticed that each piece was positioned in a section of the map that lines up (exactly) with the in-game final map texture. To the point where, if the continents crossed a line on the map, they were split apart on the line (mostly), and items such as discoveries, certain locations, and local fauna, though not centered according to its location on the map, are still contained in the folder that it's location matches. It was like building a giant puzzle together, which at times is EXTREMELY tedious.
Some models have a LOT of textures (Delphinus has 59), and they're mapped to small face groups (probably to avoid distortions on each texture). Each area mapped to a texture is it's own individual model "unit". Maybe combine into one texture and remap UV accordingly? Hmmmm...
Also, since each individual model unit is textured differently, quite a few items have repeat materials. For example, if a continent was split as per the maps system, then, even if two parts share the same texture, they have their own material. Easily remedied, but lordy will it be tedious.
Trying to sort all the items in a way to be properly submitted, and working on making icons for them. Hoping to get at least some more characters up before the 12th.
Certain textures have issues with their transparencies. Apparently it's a known issue with the tools, though I'm going to see if I can figure a way around it. Not by coding, but editing the textures themselves. Also, it looks like some models have vertex transparencies, though I have yet to find if it is imported or not. The models are pulled as only a couple formats, and not sure if those carry vertex weights/colors like that.
Everything in this game is sorted chronologically by event, with each "scene" in a different folder. These scenes include locations (not world map, but in towns/dungeons), ship battles, and cut scenes. Effective way of finding certain models from the game.
The world map is separated into pieces (a lot of them) which at first was very daunting...but then I noticed that each piece was positioned in a section of the map that lines up (exactly) with the in-game final map texture. To the point where, if the continents crossed a line on the map, they were split apart on the line (mostly), and items such as discoveries, certain locations, and local fauna, though not centered according to its location on the map, are still contained in the folder that it's location matches. It was like building a giant puzzle together, which at times is EXTREMELY tedious.
Some models have a LOT of textures (Delphinus has 59), and they're mapped to small face groups (probably to avoid distortions on each texture). Each area mapped to a texture is it's own individual model "unit". Maybe combine into one texture and remap UV accordingly? Hmmmm...
Also, since each individual model unit is textured differently, quite a few items have repeat materials. For example, if a continent was split as per the maps system, then, even if two parts share the same texture, they have their own material. Easily remedied, but lordy will it be tedious.
Trying to sort all the items in a way to be properly submitted, and working on making icons for them. Hoping to get at least some more characters up before the 12th.