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    You can for your own use but can't legally upload it as a mod.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack Lusted View Post
    The mesh format did change between Napoleon and Shogun 2.
    By they way, the format was also changed between ETW and NTW I think. However, it was still possible to use the old ETW format in NTW.
    In S2, is it still possible to use the NTW format (without some of the new benefits of S2 of course), or was support discontinued?

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    For NTW a new way of putting units together (the variant system) was introduced, but support for the old stype of whole unit models was maintained as it was used on the campaign map. For Shogun 2 the variant system was expanded to the campaign map so the old code was removed. We also did some changes to the file format used in the variant system to change what was stored. The NTW models will not work in S2.
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    What are the main differences between NTW variant_part_mesh and S2TW models ?
    I know that S2TW models use more joints than NTW.
    Is it the only difference between raw models ?

    For instance, I've created models for ETW, this means I have the raw model, not only the variant_weighted_mesh.
    If I want to use it in NTW as variant_part_mesh, i have to "split' my models into vertex groups such as "body", "legs", etc. but they use the same "skeleton".
    If I want to use it in S2TW, I will have to split it as well but I will also have to rework vertex weights due to extra joints. But will I have to modify other model's characteristics ?
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    Great write up, Mitch.

    Congrats to everyone who went, and a big thumps up to CA for hosting such an event

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    What are the main differences between NTW variant_part_mesh and S2TW models ?
    I know that S2TW models use more joints than NTW.
    Is it the only difference between raw models ?
    I'd have to ask the artists about that, I do know there some some changes to the processed model format.

    For instance, I've created models for ETW, this means I have the raw model, not only the variant_weighted_mesh.
    If I want to use it in NTW as variant_part_mesh, i have to "split' my models into vertex groups such as "body", "legs", etc. but they use the same "skeleton".
    If I want to use it in S2TW, I will have to split it as well but I will also have to rework vertex weights due to extra joints. But will I have to modify other model's characteristics ?
    As long as you have the raw models you should be able to convert them to Shogun 2 with some work, we included our max export scripts in the Assembly Kit.
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    Im kind of skeptic about this. Porting a mod will only mean new hardcoded limits. Not to mention the huge amount of work. By the time a full port is underway there will be big chances a NTW2 will be released. Will other aspects of the game like environment, weather, battle map settlements be moddable via the tools? It wont make sense to move to face different obstacles which would still halt development of mods. Why not just release new tools for Empire and Napoleon, pls?

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    I suppose it's because the tools were not meant to go public and are not stable/robust, while the new tools may be "cleaner".

    However, I agree that if they release a not stable tool for ETW/NTW, cumbersone, not robust, ugly or whatever, I'd tak it.

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    Sounds like you had fun.
    Can it be that CA finally wised up? Can it be that this game will actually be at least as good and moddable as RTW and M2TWK?
    I surely hope so! but I don't have high expectations. This is from someone who still plays Rome and Medieval 2, and not because of system reqs problems.

    Sorry for the double post, but can't edit stuff.

    So, after reading through all of this thread I didn't find any info about one of the most important things in the game. The diplomatic AI. CA surely knows(?) that the AI is a mess... What will change in Rome 2?
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    Hmm, good question. Let me check for you.

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    I have said it befoure , and it was stated on the steam forums by an Valve developer to the reason why some mods failed to be uploaded ( mine included ) because exceeded the file size limit of 100 mb ... my mod was btw 1.5 gb compressed ... so the big mods for skyrim on steamworkshop are still no go ... so most of modders still do rely only on the nexus for downloading mods as it allows not only unlimited file size , but even multiple files , optional files , different versions , comments , and a lot of other things that steam workshop doesn't and makes it pretty limited atm ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack Lusted View Post
    I'd have to ask the artists about that, I do know there some some changes to the processed model format.

    As long as you have the raw models you should be able to convert them to Shogun 2 with some work, we included our max export scripts in the Assembly Kit.
    Thanks

    It was possible to open variant_part_mesh from S2TW/FotS with Ultimate Unwrap 3D + ETW plugin.
    The first thing I've saw was some extra joints :
    • armor_front
    • sashimono
    • right / left_mouth
    • right / left_brown

    All other seems to be the same.


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    Quote Originally Posted by wangrin View Post
    Thanks
    All other seems to be the same.
    The organisation of the textures also seems to be different, with apparently one atlas with "variation" for each unit, instead of a big atlas.
    Meaning that a hat for instance is not really shared between units, but have to be copied in each one.
    Also, since there seems to be more part (arms independant from torso), it means a port of uniforms from NTW to STW requires a lot of rework of the texture files.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack Lusted View Post
    We have given no info on future titles past Rome II.
    I have looked at all the evidence. The next will be Total War: World War I
    Plan accordingly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dago Red View Post
    I have looked at all the evidence. The next will be Total War: World War I
    Plan accordingly.
    If it confirm to be WW1 then I will announce my resignation of a Total War gamer. I will still play all previous games until Rome II until I die though.


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    Quote Originally Posted by LestaT View Post
    If it confirm to be WW1 then I will announce my resignation of a Total War gamer. I will still play all previous games until Rome II until I die though.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Steph View Post
    The organisation of the textures also seems to be different, with apparently one atlas with "variation" for each unit, instead of a big atlas.
    Meaning that a hat for instance is not really shared between units, but have to be copied in each one.
    Also, since there seems to be more part (arms independant from torso), it means a port of uniforms from NTW to STW requires a lot of rework of the texture files.
    Perhaps you will find a way to rework the NTW campaign map with the new mod tools and that will work out best for you!
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    Quote Originally Posted by LestaT View Post
    If it confirm to be WW1 then I will announce my resignation of a Total War gamer. I will still play all previous games until Rome II until I die though.

    What's that about -- a philosophical viewpoint on what total war games should be all about? Or some other reason (I don't know)?

    It can't be because there are so many WWI wargames out there!

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    World War I is best war.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dago Red View Post
    What's that about -- a philosophical viewpoint on what total war games should be all about? Or some other reason (I don't know)?

    It can't be because there are so many WWI wargames out there!
    Just a statement of intent.


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    Thanks for all of the replies guys!

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