[eINFO] Havok skeletons to max/maya

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I have previously made a topic about how to rip the Havok graphics files from the game: https://forums.elementalgame.com/399409

However, the method was fairly limited because there wasn't a way to rig the models to any skeletons (=models that aren't animated).

Stardock has graciously released some skeletons for us to work with in the past, notably horse, warg, humanoid and spider skeletons. Those helped me build new monsters, mounts and other units such as the Drota.

Unfortunately, Stardock has turned down my requests for the other skeletons such as Dragons, Drakes and other stuff.

Today I managed to "reverse-engineer" the Havok XML format to output the skeletons in 3ds Max. Effectively, I can now rip the skeletons from the game as well. This will allow us to insert new graphics into the game using the existing skeletons and therefore animations.

 

To prevent Stardocks models/skeletons/animations being ripped and stolen by some chinese studio, I am not going to release the scripts that are necessary to create the skeletons. Instead, if there is any modder that is interested in this sort of thing, just send me a PM and I will get you the skeletons you want.

 

 

Done so far:

Wingless dragon: http://i.imgur.com/C9Ufk.jpg

Half-drake: http://i.imgur.com/Dtg1S.jpg

Fiery Gorgon: http://i.imgur.com/D5yIj.jpg

Ophidian Gorgon: http://i.imgur.com/eF42Z.jpg

Venusians: http://i.imgur.com/pfsST.jpg

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Reply #1 from Elemental Forums Top

I hope this means you ride a dragon now! :drool:

Reply #2 from Elemental Forums Top

Score one for the modders.

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Reply #3 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting FatNonFree, reply 1
I hope this means you ride a dragon now!
End of FatNonFree's quote

Stormworld already has ridable dragons. This will let me put new ones in though.

 

Reply #4 from Elemental Forums Top

Heavenfall, does Stormworld have a human race?  I.e. a race that is not too far out there?  A non-magical people that eats grain and meat, drinks water, etc...

Reply #5 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Tuidjy, reply 5
Heavenfall, does Stormworld have a human race?  I.e. a race that is not too far out there?  A non-magical people that eats grain and meat, drinks water, etc...
End of Tuidjy's quote

 

8 of them if you play with the vanilla factions enabled  :dur:

Reply #6 from Elemental Forums Top

I'm pretty sure the Trogs eat infants and drink souls, but close enough :P

Reply #7 from Elemental Forums Top

You are a king amongst men.

Reply #10 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Heavenfall, reply 9
First model done!

http://i.imgur.com/C9Ufk.jpg
End of Heavenfall's quote

Dude - that rox my sox. Bitchin'.

Reply #11 from Elemental Forums Top

Awesome :)

Reply #12 from Elemental Forums Top

A very British looking dragon.

Reply #13 from Elemental Forums Top

Would we be able to do things like rig up models from other games, for instance NWN, to work in FE?

Reply #14 from Elemental Forums Top

Yes, within the limits of copyright.

Reply #15 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Heavenfall, reply 15
Yes, within the limits of copyright.
End of Heavenfall's quote

 

Ah, I am not sure where that line is drawn. I imagine we can't use models and skins from the game. I wonder if the gazillion models, textures etc created by the community falls under those same limits. Not that it matters much, I'm terrible when it comes to all things texture, models and animation. But maybe one of these days...:)

Reply #16 from Elemental Forums Top

When I started out I was also terrible. Now I am merely awful!

Reply #17 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Heavenfall, reply 17
When I started out I was also terrible. Now I am merely awful!
End of Heavenfall's quote

 

Well, the few baby steps I have taken so far I owe to you and the other people who helped in the explain it to me like I am 5 thread. I am able to do textures now, models and animation shouldn't be that hard ;)! But they can wait, while I work on things I know how to do.

Reply #18 from Elemental Forums Top

Next up some sweet drake hybrids: http://i.imgur.com/Dtg1S.jpg

Coming to a Stormworld champion near you soon!

Reply #20 from Elemental Forums Top

Amazing work, thanks for the teasers.

Reply #21 from Elemental Forums Top

Might as well get this little bastard into the game while I'm on the topic of snakes. http://i.imgur.com/eF42Z.jpg

Reply #22 from Elemental Forums Top

Venusian Empire, a group of monsters (not playable) that will visit a desert near you in next Stormworld patch.

http://i.imgur.com/pfsST.jpg

Reply #23 from Elemental Forums Top

Those look really good.  I have tried for years to do modelling of any sort.  I have come to the conclusion that I will never be any good.  

So, which program do you use, isn't Max/Maya both pretty expensive?  I've always used Blender, but I am game to use something else if it is a reasonable price.

Reply #24 from Elemental Forums Top

Yeah they're expensive. I still have my license from my old company.

Reply #25 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Heavenfall, reply 25
Yeah they're expensive. I still have my license from my old company.
End of Heavenfall's quote

 

Good deal that.    Ok, well this is something my son is interested in, so maybe I'll have to invest in a 3d modelling program, we'll see.