The first option is what I've been thinking. And I've been experimenting a little to see what would work. Changing the texture files would be simplest way, in theory. I was thinking I could layer say, a greatsword file over the file of the chainmail set and change the position of the sword when you're not in an attack or block animation (tried this with a shield too). But come to find out, none of the files line up...... So that was kind of shot down pretty quickly. That still seems like the easiest way to go, however. If the images could just line up then it would be smooth sailing for all the weapons and shields, I could have that done in just a few hours :P
Edit: I actually got this to work with the preview files. Those aren't a problem and line up perfectly. So its definitely possible. I'm going to start doing this with all the previews.
That's what I was thinking, this would work a lot better as an addon. However, depending on how much is possible with the engine (and I find tutorials) I'd like to add new maps, quests, new spells, crafting, and the list goes on... I have a lot of ideas.
Sure thing! I was planning on releasing more and more versions of this as FLARE progresses. And I'll definitely post modified artwork, too. That's another main thing I want to acomplish with this. Hopefully it does help the community a little.
Thanks for the response.
I'm assumig I need to speak with Clint Bellanger about the Flare compatible license?
That works great, except the sword doesn't appear in your hand when you swing. Other than that, facing north isn't even a problem.
The first option is what I've been thinking. And I've been experimenting a little to see what would work. Changing the texture files would be simplest way, in theory. I was thinking I could layer say, a greatsword file over the file of the chainmail set and change the position of the sword when you're not in an attack or block animation (tried this with a shield too). But come to find out, none of the files line up...... So that was kind of shot down pretty quickly. That still seems like the easiest way to go, however. If the images could just line up then it would be smooth sailing for all the weapons and shields, I could have that done in just a few hours :P
Edit: I actually got this to work with the preview files. Those aren't a problem and line up perfectly. So its definitely possible. I'm going to start doing this with all the previews.
The link is now on Mediafire. Enjoy ^^
I know, it's just a placeholder, don't worry. That's my next concern
What other art are you talking about?
That's what I was thinking, this would work a lot better as an addon. However, depending on how much is possible with the engine (and I find tutorials) I'd like to add new maps, quests, new spells, crafting, and the list goes on... I have a lot of ideas.
I did. If he wants this to be apart the actual game, then I'll contribute to that. If not, it'll stay as an addon, which is fine too.
Sure thing! I was planning on releasing more and more versions of this as FLARE progresses. And I'll definitely post modified artwork, too. That's another main thing I want to acomplish with this. Hopefully it does help the community a little.
Thanks for the response.
I'm assumig I need to speak with Clint Bellanger about the Flare compatible license?