One month ago, I mod-ded and blogged about the Gon Strange Allure as per a mod request. Since the viewer did not specify which race the mod is intended for, I chose to mod the Gon version to share the love among the Blade & Soul races. After the post, the viewer eventually reveals that he/she actually desires the Yun version. With several requests waiting in line, I had no choice but to delay the Yun Strange Allure so as to share the love to other viewers.
After completing the three requests in line, I finally manage to re-visit the Strange Allure this time round. While mod-ding the Yun version, I also decided to try the mod on the Jin version. To my surprise, this somehow solves the weird issue which had prevented me from coloring the torso portion properly. If you had read my Gon Strange Allure post, you will probably know that I had to add a netting layer on the tummy-side region, due to some unknown issue that kept me from applying the correct color to the area.
Noticing that the Yun and Jin versions can have the correct skin color, I went back to the Gon version to remove the netting layer, just for the sake of trying. And wow, it works too. After some trial and error, my guess is that the development team may have either linked a wrong Mask (M) file or did it on purpose. But if it is on purpose, then, the Yun and Gon version should not need their own M file, isn't it? 😕 Either way, it shows me that there is always something more to learn in mod-ding and this might have been the same issue with the Savannah outfit.
The Yun Strange Allure looks exactly the same as the Gon's and Jin's, but let's refresh our memories with a few screen shots below. By the way, I have made enough in-game gold (and exchange them for Hongmoon coins) to purchase the Strange Allure outfits from the Hongmoon store, so we can get to see some real action in the video instead of just posing. 😃
Front View - Original Outfit
Front Close-up View - Original Outfit
Rear Close-up View - Original Outfit
Left Close-up View - Original Outfit
As seen in the images above, the Yun and Gon version looks exactly alike. That is why the Mask file can be shared. Most of the material textures are in the same locations on the Diffuse file, with exception of the skin textures which varies, in size, depending on the race.
Initially when delving into the mod, I figure the issue with skin color might also exist in the Yun version but I still hope that I can get lucky and the problem will not exist. I also tried duplicating the mod on the Jin version after noticing how similar the Diffuse texture file for the Gon and Yun are. As expected, the Jin version looks almost identical too, except for the skin textures.
After finishing the Yun mod, I partially mod-ded the Jin version, re-packed and tested the mods. To my surprise, the skin color on the torso region, for both Jin and Yun, looks fine in game. The revelation came after I check the Gon mod (with the netting layer), and found that the color on the torso has now changed to what I initially desire. Excited by this discovery, I went back to remove the netting layer on the Gon mod and wow! It works!
In my excitement about the discovery, I forgot about the partially mod-ded Jin version, so I ended up with a video of only the Gon and Yun mod. But you can still catch a glimpse of the partial Jin mod, with the dark stockings, at the end of the video. 😅
Well, let's check out the modified Yun Strange Allure below.
Front View - Modified Outfit
Front Close-up View - Modified Outfit
As seen in the two images above, the Yun mod looks a lot like the Gon mod, except for the missing netting layer on the torso.
Rear Close-up View - Modified Outfit
Although most of the textures are at same location and features like linings can be duplicated, the recoloring of skin still need to be done separately for each race because of the different skin tone.
Right Close-up View - Modified Outfit
Is it better without the netting layer?
Left Close-up View - Modified Outfit
So, which version do you prefer?
Since the Gon version can be mod-ded to what I initially intended and I finally have the outfit, I decided to add it in the video. Enjoy!
Download Link:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=14DQpTElyPaTwaqQdudsvjMYhXUKyOnFi
(Note: the file contains Strange Allure mod for all three races. Both Gon and Yun needs Jin version to work properly)
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