Model Set 26 and 27

Hello,

After upgrading my server from V69 to V70, I noticed that a new effect appear on the weapons of these two model set. However, these effects are not rendered probably. They are often flashing and the animation looks very granular. You can somewhat see it through these two screenshots if you zoom in (Although screenshots aren't the best example):

Spoiler:

http://i39.tinypic.com/r794q1.png
http://i40.tinypic.com/96bvyg.png

After looking around, I determined that the animation are a result of two lines in the GFX files.

Code:

---

ShaderFile: xxx.sdr
ShaderTex: xxx.dds

---

To remove this effect, you simply have to clear the shader file and image that they refer to, so you are left with just

Code:

---

ShaderFile:
ShaderTex:

---

Now that is good and all, but personally, I don't feel that solves the problem. Rather, it simply hides it.

So I next looked at the shader file it refers to, and it brings me to 流动.sdr which contains

Spoiler:

// ************* Angelica 3D shader ***************

version 5


"Fluid"
{
// General properties
pixelshader Shaders\ps\fluid.txt


// Stage 0
{
}

// Stage 1
{
filter TEXF_LINEAR
address TADDR_WRAP
}
}

I looked further at the ps\fluid.txt and it contained

Spoiler:

; fluid pixel shader

; t0, diffuse map
; t1, mask map
; c0, move offset
; c1, blend factor


ps.1.4


def c6, 0, 0, 0, 1


texld r0, t0


add r2, c0, r0


phase


texld r0, t0
texld r1, r2
lrp r0, c1.r, r1, r0

Unfortunately, neither file really makes much sense to me. I tried for a simpler solution by looking at the older gfx files. Unfortunately, it appears the use of shader this way is a new method in model 26 and 27, and the older models do not use shaders this way. I tried comparing with other shaders, and older shaders, but I didn't get anywhere due to my lack of experience in this area.

Now, there are always multiple solutions to the same problem, and I'm sure mine isn't the best one. So my question is, has anyone else discovered a different solution to the problem? Or, has anyone else experienced this problem at all? (Unless this is intentional, but I don't feel it is)

If not, I guess this can be a temporary solution for anyone that needs it.

Thanks in advance

These files describe shaders in d3d's SDL. This particular example you posted seems to map UV coordinates to a certain sampler coordinate.

I bet they upgraded to PS 2 in those models, instead of 1.4 like they usually do.

You are a very deep well of information Swoosh, your comments often make for good study in the procurement of knowledge. :top:

Ahh, i see. Thanks for the tip.

Unfortunately, my knowledge in graphics is still rather weak. So I can't really apply any fixes.
Looks like there's alot more i'll have to research.