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Replacing models and other classes to make mods may be the "right" way to do things from a programming architecture perspective, but it's absolutely terrible for modding. I feel like people aren't thinking this through *at all*.

So you replaced one of the default models with your own, all fine and good, right?

Except now your mod is completely incompatible with any other mod that wants to alter anything in that model as well.

If you instead patched the one or two fields or methods you're interested in, unless other mods directly interfered with those exact fields or methods, it'd be compatible.

Doing everything the "right" way is going to rapidly result in mod compatibility going into the toilet, all in pursuit of "clean" code, which matters exactly ZEEEERRRRROOOOO to mod users.

Updated to include configurable generation.

BTW @jedijosh920 if you want I can give you my code for calling the actual victory voice lines vs the yelling voice lines. Let me know. I feel like releasing it separately would be kind of a waste at this point.

Mmm righty-o.

I've been working in the games industry professionally for years, and was one of the guys that really helped to jump start modding before the module system was in place (first ever graphical mod in M&B in 2005).  I'm sure I can handle it, if you're willing to let me take a look at the files.

(If you'd like to verify you can check the original M&B's credits for my nickname.)

Swadius said:

It seems you're right, lighting does make up for the thicker lips, upper lip facial hair, broad chin, rounder eyebrows, and thicker cheeks of the first photo.

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Of course I'm right.  Don't talk back to your elders!

Yes, 'tis I younglings, come back from the universal aether!  Rejoice!

Swadius said:

That looks nothing like the first picture.

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Looks like the same person to me.  The other one had bad lighting.

Shik is a girl?

Hugemod, naturally XD.

Actually, TLD .808 and The Mag Seven at number two.

Sea Raiders aren't bandits.    They're raiders.  From the sea.  If they were bandits, they would be "Sea Bandits".

The Mercenary said:

Hehe, aren't you glad I took the time to post the credits?

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Me?

Seff said:

n00854180t said:

I'm in   Though I'm somewhat irked about being grouped with all you plebes in the "Suggestions and Feedback" group!  XD j/k

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Heh, been away or just silent there, n00854180t?

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I've been lurking for a while, occasionally posting.  I started a game job last year in June, and had a daughter this year   So just been out of it for a long while.  About the time the module kit came out was when I stopped posting, mostly because I 1) was stuck in the old ways of doing mods for M&B, so was less interested in relearning things to continue and 2) figured that with a proper kit and such, other modders would make my very generic HugeMod thing sort of obsolete (which does seem to be what happened, though some mods for earlier versions seem to have used HugeMod ).

I'm in   Though I'm somewhat irked about being grouped with all you plebes in the "Suggestions and Feedback" group!  XD j/k

Fei Dao said:

However, on the bright side, there is a pretty decent chance they'll do some work on Frodogorn's face.

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I sure hope so.  I thought the artist's attitude of "If I have time I might do some work on it" to be pretty ridiculous.  I've paid contractors before (for my own game with my own money) and every one I did provided excellent and professional work, and offered to change/fix anything I wanted.

Also, on a different note, got to love publishers:

NEW YORK- July 30, 2008 – Paradox Interactive today announced the release date for their highly anticipated upcoming PC medieval, action-RPG title, Mount & Blade.

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I guess Armagan and co. haven't ever made any games!?  Typical of publishers.

Lost-Lamb said:

n00854180t said:

Currently you have to replace existing banners to use custom ones, correct?  If anyone is interested, I might go about making a "banner pack" of some sort, which would merely add them uniquely instead of replacing any.  Assuming anyone finds that desirable.

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Oh lord I've missed you Please do, it'd be awesome. Also, what was your tag before? It's been a while.

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Hey LL!  Long time man.

I honestly don't remember what it said.  I imagine it got cleared when the new forums were implemented.  I should probably come up with something better anyway.

So, if I'm going to do this, I should probably plan on doing it sometime this week or weekend before I forget.  Most likely, I'll need to ask some questions, so I'm wondering if there will be anyone around in the IRC channel that's familiar with the new mod structures?

Currently you have to replace existing banners to use custom ones, correct?  If anyone is interested, I might go about making a "banner pack" of some sort, which would merely add them uniquely instead of replacing any.  Assuming anyone finds that desirable.

Sound Chaser said:

(IMO it should probably be a large battle scene, perhaps with guy-on-horse in the foreground, issuing a charge).

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Now THAT sounds great!

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Honestly I don't know why they didn't think of it... it seems kind of obvious.  Either several large formations of various troops in an army in the background, with the guy-on-horse pointing with sword or lance, or a battle scene in the background with the same.  I mean, really, that sort of scene epitomizes what M&B is all about.  I think most people would think of a single character game with the box-art-guy as the main character given the current art.