What can I say, I have no plans to support laser sight variations at this time, it would take a lot of time to put laser sights on all the variations. I have also prepared color variations and variations that are not engraved on each of them, but it would be too much work to create a laser sight variation with all those elements intact. Modding takes a lot of time and effort, and requests are not always immediate.
To give an example, I am currently working on an idea proposed on the MOD page and quickly realized that if I tried to implement his idea and distribute it to everyone while realizing my own obsession (which is the most important thing for modding), I would end up creating 72 different variations. It is not impossible to realize his idea, but I am acutely aware that it will not be completed in a short period of time. It's been three months since I heard about his idea, but the current progress is only about 35%, and it's still a long way from being distributed. I realized that I shouldn't accept a user's proposal so cheaply. At the same time, I feel sorry for accepting his proposal but making him wait for such a long time.
I've received other comments about the need for a laser sight variation to this mod, and I understand, but modding takes time, motivation, and effort. sorry, but please understand that we will have to wait.
I've already tried it myself. Attach a laser sight to the long version of the Blacktail, but the texture is off somewhere. What should I do? Screenshots: 1 - https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/2473115772461753585/CBA48659113A6EBBAA774D08BDC2E94188AA6F6B/?imw=5000&imh=5000&ima=fit&impolicy=Letterbox&imcolor=%23000000&letterbox=false 2 - https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/2473115772461755895/E59BDAB371F1D26792E12F7B740C10F1503F2A36/?imw=5000&imh=5000&ima=fit&impolicy=Letterbox&imcolor=%23000000&letterbox=false 3 - https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/2473115772461755305/96D7657C36FB250A2BD1E76268CF37F7D3DB21A4/?imw=5000&imh=5000&ima=fit&impolicy=Letterbox&imcolor=%23000000&letterbox=false
Love that you made the XD more comparable to the real life version. I also saw a laser version for Leon's starting handgun. Any chance you can add the laser sight (doesn't need to work just make it added to the gun)? I would like to see her XD with a laser sight in cutscenes along with Leon's handgun with a laser sight. Anyways great work on the mod.
I see your request for a laser sight-attached variant. Technically, it is probably feasible even for me now, but I am not planning to deliver a laser sighted variant at this time.
This is because my style of implementation would result in a very large number of files to manage.
The way I would do it, I would probably combine the laser sight and blacktail textures and incorporate the laser sight model into the main file as well, but then I would have to add three new main files and 12 new optional files. This would mean that we would have to distribute a total of 30 files on this mod page alone, which could cause havoc with the users who download the mod.
Also, and this is partly because I'm not very smart, but I can't just use the recolor patch to merge the different textures, so I'd have to combine each recolor patch with the new textures, which is a really daunting task. Sorry, I don't think I can handle this.
However, I can strongly agree with the part about wanting a variant where the laser is attached in the cut scene.
So, we may be able to deliver one color variant combined with one of the three main files, but if we do it, it will be a combination of the main body variant that seems to be the most popular and one recolor patch, but what kind of What combination do you think would be the most popular? I'd love to hear from you.
First of all thank you for not only hearing my request but answering my question and explaining why it would be hard for you. I know modding isn't easy and that why I usually try and understand what modders are going thorough.
That being said about what model I personally think would be popular, I would guess that most basic model (I think you called it your pro model), because if you look at the most popular mods in the game the laser sight add on to the Blacktail is very popular. This way a person can use your other models with more choice but if a person just wanted a more detail base model with the laser sight they can get both. Think of it like this, you made more version of a single weapon but if a person just wanted the basic but higher detail that can get it from you. I personally would have chosen the updated base model with a bi-tone color so it looks more custom like Ada made a weapon for not only her hands but combat ability as well. so I think that would be my answer, the base model with laser and maybe just the slide color variation. I wouldn't worry to much about the lower or even slide length unless you get more requested (Like a lot more request).
I am happy to try and talk about this more maybe even get some other people into this talk since I know what I would what want but don't know what other could be thinking. I think just one or two model with the laser sight would be fine since its just in cutscene and general looking cool and not any gameplay is affected (there are other mods for that so you don't have to worry about that at least). Thanks for your time. Have a good day.
Thanks for your reply. I understand your opinion that there is a demand for a version with fine detailing and a laser sight. I'll finish the mod program I'm working on and if I have enough energy left, I'll try to realize the idea you first suggested.
I would like to add a small critique, I think your bi-tone white color maybe a little bit too bright. When I look at pics on the XD bi-tones it is usually a more metallic color similar to Leon's SG-09R or maybe a little bit brighter. The white might stand out a bit too much. I am just letting you know after seeing it since you like to make it as close to the real deal as possible I thought at least I would give you a little bit of a critique.
I did check your critique on the Bi-tones, which is kind of a dumb thing to say, but the color variations were intended to change the mood of each play-through and to suit your individual tastes, not to try to replicate the actual finish tints.
But as you say, the BI-tone version of the slide seems too bright. it's a difficult task to get the tint exactly the same as the real thing, but I'll make use of it in the next one, or maybe I'll do the same with the XD textures when I do the laser sight update.
I am always ready to accept criticism, so please let me know if you notice anything.
You have been a long time user of the Pink Punisher Recolor mod, thank you for your patronage! I am blessed to hear from those who love it in this way.
I imagine that by using the Punisher pink and white mod, you would like to couple it with the corresponding color patch specification of this mod.It
is a very cute idea, and I think it is possible to implement the idea you have presented even with my level of technical skills, but I am not considering it at this time because once I do that, the color patch file management could become very crude.
1) Please read the explanation section first, However, it may be troublesome to read it carefully, so I will explain. The reason why the stamp is "SPRINC FELD ARMOR" is dumb is because I don't want to "bother anyone". I think you will understand my point if you think about why the firearms in Resident evil 4 do not have the same names or the same stamped as the real ones. I know that this idea above is probably only my own, so I hope you understand that I have no intention of imposing it on you.
2) Due to my policy, it is not possible to have the exact same stamped as the real thing, but it is possible to have a more realistic and less annoying stamp for everyone. If you have an idea for a cooler and "less annoying" stamped, I'd be happy to hear your suggestions.
the red9 could definetively use that, it's missing the number markings on the sights, as well as the "waffenfabrik mauser oberndorf a neckar" markings (you can look up on google how these markings should look from a real red 9)
Well, I hate to say it, but my policy changes on the fly, so I hope you will take my comments lightly.
In fact, the next mod I plan to distribute has not only the maker's name, but also the forbidden maker's logo(lol), which was not Stamped by me, but is expressed as it is on the original author's model, and considering that it would be extremely rude to erase it, I am thinking of distributing it with the Stamp left on the texture.
My policy and such is such a light one. lol Well, the engraving of this mod was written by myself, so I have no plans to modify it at the moment.
It's been a while...again, thanks for downloading all the files! choose your own taste and enjoy! As a side note, the author recommends the Shorty version x Black Slide & Pink Frame!
The shorty version was an idea that came to me when I thought of the development of the Pink frame, but I regret that the silver and pink might have been a bit too much like a toy, lol.
If you look closely at the Shorty version, I've noticed a lot of parts that are quite different from the actual "XD Sub compact" . I am particularly concerned that the wall thickness of the Dovetail on the front sight is a bit too thin, and it looks like it might blow up as soon as you fire it. I'm thinking of making something a little closer to a real gun at some point when I learn more blender skills, lol.
Thanks for always paying attention to my mods, We will continue to make niche mods, so we hope you can count on us.
Major props to you, you showed a lot of love, effort, and detail for this underrated handgun that we don't see often! Can't wait to see the rest of your work and best luck with your blender skills :D
I'm going to follow your recommendation for the next playthrough!
You are asking me to upload screenshots of the unstamped version? That's fine, but I'm exhausted from making the mod page. I'm going to bed now, so please wait a while lol.
…I was going to sleep on it, but it doesn't seem like a major task, so I've added a screenshot. please check it out and choose your favorite version.
I mean, I had no idea that someone had specifically requested a version without Stamped. This development is my own obsession as a Japanese firearms fan, and your comment made me kind of happy.
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To give an example, I am currently working on an idea proposed on the MOD page and quickly realized that if I tried to implement his idea and distribute it to everyone while realizing my own obsession (which is the most important thing for modding), I would end up creating 72 different variations. It is not impossible to realize his idea, but I am acutely aware that it will not be completed in a short period of time. It's been three months since I heard about his idea, but the current progress is only about 35%, and it's still a long way from being distributed. I realized that I shouldn't accept a user's proposal so cheaply. At the same time, I feel sorry for accepting his proposal but making him wait for such a long time.
I've received other comments about the need for a laser sight variation to this mod, and I understand, but modding takes time, motivation, and effort. sorry, but please understand that we will have to wait.
Screenshots: 1 - https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/2473115772461753585/CBA48659113A6EBBAA774D08BDC2E94188AA6F6B/?imw=5000&imh=5000&ima=fit&impolicy=Letterbox&imcolor=%23000000&letterbox=false
2 - https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/2473115772461755895/E59BDAB371F1D26792E12F7B740C10F1503F2A36/?imw=5000&imh=5000&ima=fit&impolicy=Letterbox&imcolor=%23000000&letterbox=false
3 - https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/2473115772461755305/96D7657C36FB250A2BD1E76268CF37F7D3DB21A4/?imw=5000&imh=5000&ima=fit&impolicy=Letterbox&imcolor=%23000000&letterbox=false
I see your request for a laser sight-attached variant. Technically, it is probably feasible even for me now, but I am not planning to deliver a laser sighted variant at this time.
This is because my style of implementation would result in a very large number of files to manage.
The way I would do it, I would probably combine the laser sight and blacktail textures and incorporate the laser sight model into the main file as well, but then I would have to add three new main files and 12 new optional files. This would mean that we would have to distribute a total of 30 files on this mod page alone, which could cause havoc with the users who download the mod.
Also, and this is partly because I'm not very smart, but I can't just use the recolor patch to merge the different textures, so I'd have to combine each recolor patch with the new textures, which is a really daunting task. Sorry, I don't think I can handle this.
However, I can strongly agree with the part about wanting a variant where the laser is attached in the cut scene.
So, we may be able to deliver one color variant combined with one of the three main files, but if we do it, it will be a combination of the main body variant that seems to be the most popular and one recolor patch, but what kind of What combination do you think would be the most popular? I'd love to hear from you.
That being said about what model I personally think would be popular, I would guess that most basic model (I think you called it your pro model), because if you look at the most popular mods in the game the laser sight add on to the Blacktail is very popular. This way a person can use your other models with more choice but if a person just wanted a more detail base model with the laser sight they can get both. Think of it like this, you made more version of a single weapon but if a person just wanted the basic but higher detail that can get it from you. I personally would have chosen the updated base model with a bi-tone color so it looks more custom like Ada made a weapon for not only her hands but combat ability as well. so I think that would be my answer, the base model with laser and maybe just the slide color variation. I wouldn't worry to much about the lower or even slide length unless you get more requested (Like a lot more request).
I am happy to try and talk about this more maybe even get some other people into this talk since I know what I would what want but don't know what other could be thinking. I think just one or two model with the laser sight would be fine since its just in cutscene and general looking cool and not any gameplay is affected (there are other mods for that so you don't have to worry about that at least). Thanks for your time. Have a good day.
I understand your opinion that there is a demand for a version with fine detailing and a laser sight.
I'll finish the mod program I'm working on and if I have enough energy left, I'll try to realize the idea you first suggested.
Thanks for your time and have a good day.
I did check your critique on the Bi-tones, which is kind of a dumb thing to say, but the color variations were intended to change the mood of each play-through and to suit your individual tastes, not to try to replicate the actual finish tints.
But as you say, the BI-tone version of the slide seems too bright. it's a difficult task to get the tint exactly the same as the real thing, but I'll make use of it in the next one, or maybe I'll do the same with the XD textures when I do the laser sight update.
I am always ready to accept criticism, so please let me know if you notice anything.
You have been a long time user of the Pink Punisher Recolor mod, thank you for your patronage! I am blessed to hear from those who love it in this way.
I imagine that by using the Punisher pink and white mod, you would like to couple it with the corresponding color patch specification of this mod.It
is a very cute idea, and I think it is possible to implement the idea you have presented even with my level of technical skills, but I am not considering it at this time because once I do that, the color patch file management could become very crude.
1) the markings read "Sprinc Feld Armor" ? shouldn't it be "Springfield Armory" ?
2) you plan to make more "realistic markings" skins?
The reason why the stamp is "SPRINC FELD ARMOR" is dumb is because I don't want to "bother anyone". I think you will understand my point if you think about why the firearms in Resident evil 4 do not have the same names or the same stamped as the real ones.
I know that this idea above is probably only my own, so I hope you understand that I have no intention of imposing it on you.
2) Due to my policy, it is not possible to have the exact same stamped as the real thing, but it is possible to have a more realistic and less annoying stamp for everyone.
If you have an idea for a cooler and "less annoying" stamped, I'd be happy to hear your suggestions.
In fact, the next mod I plan to distribute has not only the maker's name, but also the forbidden maker's logo(lol), which was not Stamped by me, but is expressed as it is on the original author's model, and considering that it would be extremely rude to erase it, I am thinking of distributing it with the Stamp left on the texture.
My policy and such is such a light one. lol Well, the engraving of this mod was written by myself, so I have no plans to modify it at the moment.
The shorty version was an idea that came to me when I thought of the development of the Pink frame, but I regret that the silver and pink might have been a bit too much like a toy, lol.
If you look closely at the Shorty version, I've noticed a lot of parts that are quite different from the actual "XD Sub compact" .
I am particularly concerned that the wall thickness of the Dovetail on the front sight is a bit too thin, and it looks like it might blow up as soon as you fire it. I'm thinking of making something a little closer to a real gun at some point when I learn more blender skills, lol.
Thanks for always paying attention to my mods, We will continue to make niche mods, so we hope you can count on us.
I'm going to follow your recommendation for the next playthrough!
but I'm exhausted from making the mod page. I'm going to bed now, so please wait a while lol.
…I was going to sleep on it, but it doesn't seem like a major task, so I've added a screenshot. please check it out and choose your favorite version.
I mean, I had no idea that someone had specifically requested a version without Stamped.
This development is my own obsession as a Japanese firearms fan, and your comment made me kind of happy.