[Guide]Item Model Making (Custom Items)

Item Modeling

Credits: Robinette (rPT 3D Team)

I would love to see some creations people come up with to so, feel free to post yours.
(Anyone feel free to to pm me to add on the the guide with anything you've learned)

I thought I might as well include some links to the trial software to:

Software Needed:
3D Studio Max

Optional Software (For skinning)
Photoshop CS2 (Or CS3)

Both of these are quite expensive software so you wont get the full versions for "Free"
Although theres always.....other solutions

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Guide Start

The way 3D Studio Max saves, it can add in a .bmp texture already on the model, through use of the materials tool.

Use a simple cylinder like shown:
http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/9397/part1jw9.jpg

0.75 radius is perfect size for a handle

Now open up the materials tool, by clicking M:
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/3742/part2qk2.jpg

Clicking the little grey square next to diffuse under the basic parameters, will bring up the maps/materials browser:
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/2872/part3tv9.jpg

Choose bitmap at the top of the list. Now it will ask for you to find a .bmp This will be your texture. I picked a random bmp from the /dropitem folder. When your finished creating your .bmp and texture, drag and drop your texture to your model: (first, check to make sure you click "show map in viewport", this looks like a cube with blue/white checkers on it. Clicking this will show your texture. If you dont click it, the texture is still there, just not visable)

Now we have a simple cylinder with a texture:
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/8936/part4cz4.jpg

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Holding the item:

This part is a bit more advanced, and can take multiple trial and error attempts to get the item positioning just right on the character. This is very simple when using swords/axes, but may take a few attempts when skinning a bow/jav etc.

Start by click "Hiearchy", next to modify tool(marked by a red circle):
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/3738/part5hw6.jpg

Now, under "Adjust Pivot" Dropdown, click "Affect Pivot Only". Doing so should now show the X Y Z axis around the model. The center point of these is where the item will be held, depending on character position and weapon type. Since we are using a cylinder, and going to replace a sword texture, the grip position is dead center. But since we are trying to hold like a sword, we need to adjust it some.

Your item should look like this, with the 3 axis centered at the grid and bottom of item:
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4517/part6vn3.jpg

Click the Z (blue) axis and drag it up slightly. Imagine the is where the character's hand is. Now it should look like this:
http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/1254/part7ue5.jpg

Time to save and export! Save as "swordtest" into your 3dmax 'Scenes' Folder (default path). Now click file, and export as an .ASE

Use following export options:
[IMG]file:///C:/Users/SiK/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg[/IMG]Use the following export options:
http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/51/part8wp1.jpg

When exporting, be sure to overwrite an existing model. I used itws204 (short sword). VERY IMPORTANT: After exporting your *.ase to /dropitem, go into your dropitem folder and remove the *.smd file your trying to replace. If you do not remove it, you will get a blank model. Run the game and see your work!

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/5...0163415qb7.jpg

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[CENTER]Setting Item Stats

[LEFT]I know this is basic knowledge to most, but some people don't know so may as well include it.

1.) Copy the item .inf for a type of equipment you would like to make.
Then refer to this translated item .inf:

[code]
// Item Stats //

*Japanese Name "

tankyou very much .

Anyone with knowledge of in fact hexing in new item IDs, feel free to clue us in.

this is my tutorial.

please give me proper credit for it.

Alrighty then.

It would like to know if it has as to create new itens, making the server to load new itens.


thx!

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Gettin' the program now ^_^
Awesome guide SiK =p

I'll be makin' some new stuff for sure hehe

Btw: you should get ffox, update your comp & java, check with people on msn, and get the imageshack addon for ffox lol

Well, I myself haven't used IE for yeaaaaaaaars. FireFox / Opera only, and I use Photobucket for my image uploads. My comp is fully updated, none of those pics are mine lol.

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Well, I myself haven't used IE for yeaaaaaaaars. FireFox / Opera only, and I use Photobucket for my image uploads. My comp is fully updated, none of those pics are mine lol.

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Oh okay lol, just decided to make an off-the-wall comment (I like that phrase, off-the-wall). Anywho yah... idk what I'm gonna do now so I guess I can start planning out some big project that I'll probably never even do lol
Maybe a new network? idk, I'm bored and suppose I can make a few models to throw out there to the public lol. reg script otw, you can have it, just might risk injections maybe? idk, I'm don't know everything about injections it could be 100% good could be super easy to hack idk lol

I guess I can release the models, script, and some other crap, at the same time.

Oi Sorry Im A Noob Wheres The Drop Folder

i think i know how to make the server.exe and cleint.exe load the item but ill have to make shure
when you edit the server.exe i have found it but its in japanese or something

hey i did it but i just came as the same sword
the short sord
Can you help me with that???

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r252/shabeb/Best.jpg
Thank you SIK AND ROBINETTE YOU ARE THE MAN WORK PERFECTLY FOR MEE TY

lol i know the weapon is a bit to big lol

Guess problems work themselves out huh lol.

lol i put it into the wrong dropfolder lol
but how do you make swords
like the shape and stuff

i have a way of putting new items in the server
ill upload the pictures sometime in a day or so and ill check if it works
ok

To shape them into swords and stuff just Google "3D max Tuts"

hey sik how do you make the picture on the weapon???

Thats skinning, I would suggest a program like PS CS2 or any other that has intertwined compatibility with 3D Studio.

just wondering but can you use more than 1 .bmp?

On different parts of the model you could.

=O cause i did that and in pt i see nothing XD

cept some char and npc dissapear...

Yes you can use as many bitmaps as you want on models.

Just make sure they are all named properly and placed in dropitem folder!

Pliz, what game to make, is KPT or JPT?
I want to make a new PT, or I have one, ( the server )
What to make a game( priston ), pliz written in Portuguese ( Brazil).

rge Pliz, como faz pra fazer um priston, bom eu sei fazer o server, mais eu n

This is any server, it isn't version specific.

[quote]
///////////////// Item Glow (RGB - Google it) ///////////////

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Aye, Forever add me on MSN, I got a proposal for you.

HEEEY! HELP PLZ!!!

It would like to know if it has as to create new itens, making the server to load new itens. (105c, 105d...)


thx!

You would have to hex in the table for them.

could someone tell how to make an items without deleting an old 1?
or isn't it possible?

It's possible, but I don't think anyone has released a guide for it.

k hope someone do soon :P

Hey, SiK or anyone, when i create the weapon, and put it in the dropitem folder with the name "itws204" , i go game.exe log and all BLACK when i log in... why?
^
PS: i tried it in a random server not in my own server, thats why it cause dc?...^^

itws204.ase?
Also make sure to delete itws204.smd

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8946/explainsg1.png
that's...

Is the item massively out of proportion or has incorrect or no holding coordinates? Post a screen shot of it in 3d max.

SiK, now it works, when i log i see the item BUT the skin is all WHITE.. :S
:look
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/1394/myweaponpy4.jpg

Looks like you put the holding vectors on the wrong side of your mace, and you should delete that itws204 thats to the left of your .ase in your picture. Also did you make sure the apply something using the material editor?

ya i did wrong the hold of item but i fixed it, now i need help adding the skin, so i should delete the texture of the old itws204 ( short sword ) and put my own skin? or there only must be itWS204.ase only?




PS: can u add me in msn so we talk better in there? :S guard_741@hotmail.com

Yes I would suggest deleting the old skin.

I did but still item is WHITE agggg T_T

Show what the item looks like inside of 3D Studio.

dude.. could you pack ur tutorial into a zip file? coz some of the files.. i cant see on the website... >___<

email's at ngshuhaorobert@gmail.com

Thanks a lot :D

Well.. i`ll show my project for SGPT :D
Weapon:Infini Staff 95C
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...untitled-1.jpg

Weapon:[Left]Crystal Scythe [Right]Ice Fury Axe 95C
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...7-16-18-25.jpg

Weapon:Infini Staff 95C [alpha stage]
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/djsho/staggf.jpg

Toy:Monkey God's Pole 95C
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/djsho/1234.gif

I kinda need help on exporting to .smd .. coz i can onli export as .ase onli >___<
Could you send me ur tutorial? Thanks a lot T____T

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x...u/biririri.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x.../biririri2.jpg
so why skin doesnt works? and all is white?

@ Djsho

Your supposed to export as .ASE with the settings in the picture, since you can't see the pictures I'll download a copy of this guide and upload.

@ Guardiant

Are you sure your using the correct export settings on your .ASE file?

after that ( u see in pic ) i go Save in scenes and later Export it...

Guide updated with downloadable version: Click Here

rapidshare aint friendly with me >___< how about rogepost? T___T

I'm wondering is there any way to add new items without losing original ones ?

You would need to hex them in.

SiK... can you repost this zip on yousendit or rogepost.com?

I will later today.

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Thanks a lot >___<

No problem.

SiK I still need help with the Skin with my nw item.. its all white :S

Not a clue why it would still be all white, you must have skipped a stepped o_O
and also, you should try to have the skin you try to graft onto the model in the same folder as the model.

hey can u tell me how to export it clearly becouse nothing realy works... at my place and friends pleace , thank you

Sorry, i wasnt very clear on texturing the items.

If your item is white:

Be sure the bitmap path to the texture is in the dropitem folder. If its in wrong folder, it appears to be white.

To export as smd:

Export as *.ase file (must be same name as item you replace) Delete old smd, and run the game. Game.exe converts it to smd.


When using multiple objects but they appear in different spots in the game:

You must set the pivots all to the same location. When you create seperate objects, but they are together in max, by default the new objects pivot is not the right position. The best way to do this is make a "Parent" model, usually this would be the handle or main peice of the item, set the pivot. After, when you add a seperate object, select it, and "attach" to the parent object. They will become one and share the same pivot. It will ask if you want to share the material IDs, do not alllow them to share or the newly attached object will change texture.

Post if you continue to have issues. Hope some of this helped.

Thanks for the guide.
Our PT gonna have some sweet updates soon!

make armo or sword new :D

Very nice easy tutorial, thanks im looking forward to doing this lol

How would you do armor?

How would you hex them in?

You would have to wait for someone with the knowledge of that to post a guide (they do exist).

have possibility to editing existing itens

is there a limit to how big the file can be?

cause when i export it it dosn't even show up

charachters and npc's just "disapear"

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Originally Posted by sayter

have possibility to editing existing itens

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I know of two groups with properly working Importer/Exporter's for PT's texture files, but neither group will release their work.

ok ty

is their a way to skin already made armors?

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Originally Posted by Xaldin

How would you hex them in?

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I use hex editor in game.exe client of rPT and i find WP301, i think they just change the Halberd code to WP301 which is Golden Sickle i try it and i also modify some hex code in itwp301.smd and it works now i can summon and use Golden Sickle also in other custom items like frost scythe etc... you must hex edit both client and server exe files :)

aeeeeeeee xD

for some reason when i go in game and try to get the item i made ppl just vanish and i can't see it =S

i know i exported it properly... and i did andd a bmp

ive followed the guide but i cant see the item in game, its invicible :S

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Originally Posted by dray

ive followed the guide but i cant see the item in game, its invicible :S

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the same happend with my DONUT LOL it just invisable..

creat a gode maybe it will work xD good mace

I read the tut here so i decided to make my own weapon. everything looked nice on 3dmax...untill i went ingame.
heres the result:
When i wear it, its something i didnt even make, but on the floor its rlly my weapon. how do i fix this?
http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/8...6154846at2.jpg
http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/6...6152758rf4.jpg

If u cant explain, but u know how to do it, could i send the .max file so u can edit it, then send it back to me? thanks in advance, greg.

i did everything right..

whos client are u using? i like the 200kk.

dpt

agh help me pl0x

I can't get it ingame lol I'm sure i did everything right, the weapon is just invisable then, how do i se the multiple pivot pointers? thank you.

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Originally Posted by Gregzoid

I read the tut here so i decided to make my own weapon. everything looked nice on 3dmax...untill i went ingame.
heres the result:
When i wear it, its something i didnt even make, but on the floor its rlly my weapon. how do i fix this?
http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/8...6154846at2.jpg
http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/6...6152758rf4.jpg

If u cant explain, but u know how to do it, could i send the .max file so u can edit it, then send it back to me? thanks in advance, greg.

i did everything right..

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You have to place all pivots at the same spot...(i think) :P

ya but then I still didntgot the weapon, I made a bycicle >.> LOL

lemme try to make a wep :X

i drag but why wont work?


http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/2811/kgfjkfbv9.jpg
Shot at 2007-08-21

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Originally Posted by kekku500

i drag but why wont work?


http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/2811/kgfjkfbv9.jpg
Shot at 2007-08-21

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u see material in ur tab menu? click it and then select "View material in viewport"

or something

i did it, nothing

u did it wrong.... u didnt click the buton read Siks tutorial again... u have to push the diffuse button? so u see it round on ur round image there...

whaT?

u know the bitmap u enter may not be flat it has to be rounded to the ball u see...

but why it isnt rounded ball?

Ahhh Sik can u help. I have absolutely no clue about anything about this. Ive downloaded it and went through ur guide and came out like... blua -_-. Im asking, even if I must pay, that u make a personal guide with as much detail as possible. I would love to know how to use this program even if its not for Priston tales. Please get back to me on msn or hotmail Fearsome_22lyp@Hotmail.com

Hehe.. this is my work.....

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/djsho/ss.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0-12-15-31.jpg

Something i've done for Singapore Pristontale :D

lol nice :D I don't know how to set the pivots please help.. i have more than 20pivots

i deleted the .smd but when i login and put the sword on..nothign comes up...someone explain?

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/1122/sadfsaht4.jpg

You think your Scythe is a little big there? LOL nice tho gz