AION - A Re-visit to Rebel Chain Set Part 2

Welcome back to Rebel Chain Set Part 2 (with Mod). In the last post, we have seen the mix-and-match between the Rebel (Rentus Recovery) Chain set and Vasharti General's Chain set. Specifically, I have chosen to use the pants and shoes from the Vasharti General's Chain set, to mix with the Hauberk, bracer and shoulder of the Rebel Chain set. The end result is a gold and black colored, tight fitting armor set that looks okay but not perfect, due to the colors and style mismatch. >.<   So, in part 2, I got into mod mode to modify the style and color of the Rebel Hauberk, in order to match the style of the pants and at the same time, removing accessories (that I think are excessive  ~.~   ) on both the hauberk and gloves.

 

Without further delay, let's see what I have done for the final customization.  :)

 

Front view - Before & After

Whoops! I think the most prominent change, as you can see from the above image, is from the golden half body armor to a black bikini top with gold chains and black nettings.   :p

 

The original gold color of the armor cannot be dyed, but after my mod, it can now be dyed to black or any other color. I chose black because it matches the black shorts and nettings, plus gold-black combo is a great match too!  :D

 

And for the bra straps, I have chosen to use gold chains since it matches the shoulder and bracer, and more importantly, we can't call it a chain armor if there's no chain on it. :p

 

Well, with the most prominent change explained, let's look at the other items that I have mod, if you have not noticed them yet.

 

Accessories that are removed

Looking at the above image, we will notice that the ring around the neck has been trimmed, the ribbon (banner) on torso and waist have been removed, and finally, the weird lines running along her arms are gone for good.

 

And one last change is that those 3 lines that runs from her bracer to her finger tips are removed too, in the glove mod that is separate from the hauberk mod. So this post actually contains one and a quarter mod. A quarter because the glove mod is easily done and take much less effort than the hauberk.  :p

 

Lines on hands removed

So, do you guys agree that this customized armor set looks better now? You can check out the video below for a better view of the armor set.

 

 

 

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AION - A Re-visit to Rebel Chain Set

Today, we'll be re-visiting the Rebel (Rentus Recovery) Chain Set because I just love this armor set so much.  xD   If you guys can recall, I have done a mod for the Hauberk (Rebel Cleric/Chanter/Aethertech Hauberk) and turned it into a 2 piece bikini armor (Veteran Hunters Chausses) in my previous 2 posts. In this post, I will show yet another possibility that we can have with this set of armor with it's newer counterpart (Vasharti General's Chain set).   :D

 

First of all, let's refresh our memories on how the original set looks like.

 

Front & Rear view

 

Front & Rear view - Close-up

 

Side view - Close-up

This armor set may be slightly old (AION 4.X) but I still see players wearing whole or part of it here and there, because it is just so unique and beautiful. However, like I have said before, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and my opinion of the baggy pants is still a sad "zzzz".  D:

So, I looked through the massive AION chain skin collection and found the pants that I need. This pants happens to drop in the same dungeon/instance (Occupied Rentus Base), and is the new counterpart of this older set; known as the Vasharti General's Chain set.

Let's see how the new pants match up with the old set, shall we?

New pants but mismatching shoe

Well, the pants seems to sit in nicely, but the shoes (brogans) are kind of mismatch.   :'(    So, I will probably have to replace the shoes as well... Let's see...

Shoes changed and fit nicely

As expected, the new shoes fit in nicely with the pants, since they are designed as one set. :D

Rear view

With the shoes changed, our customized armor set is almost complete, except for the mismatched colors. Unfortunately, for the casual players, dyeing this customized armor set can be a BIG problem because the black pants and the golden top cannot be dyed. For those players, including me (before I learn to mod), who have tried, we will know that only the banner (ribbon) running across the torso and the waist area can be dyed.  T_T

While the color may look fine from the front, because the waist cloth is partially covering the pants, the rear view shows the distinct difference... Which is not ok, as this is the view I am looking at when she moves about.  :(

So, in the next step, I will get into mod mode to modify the colors and remove that banner and lines running along her arm. But that'll be in Part 2, so stay tuned.  :p

P.S: For eagle eyes readers, you guys may have also noticed that the bracers have been "secretly" changed. While I think the ring bracer looks cool, the 3 lines that run from the bracer to her 3 fingers aren't. So, I instinctively replaced them, forgetting that I can simply remove the 3 lines too, with mod.   >.<"   LOL...  So don't worry... those braces will be back in Part 2.  :p

 

 

 

AION - Vasharti Brigade General's Plate Chest

Today, I'll be showing you guys what I have done for the Vasharti Brigade General's Plate Chest. The plate chest drops off bosses in ORB similar to the Leather one. i.e. Eternal from bosses and Mythical one from the armor chest off final boss.

 

There's no bug on this skin but I just kind of frown at the whole black texture on the front torso. Not really sure if it is the actual intended design, or just that the designer had ran out of time and decided to make a quick work of it, by painting everything black. >.<

 

Anyway, let's take a look at the original skin in the image below. Notice the charcoal black front torso and inner thighs.

 

Original skin

In case, you can't see them clearly, here's a close-up. And, in case you're mistaken. No, she's not showing the middle finger. >.<"   I just made her point at something, so she will stop moving around...hahaha...naughty girl.
 

Original Close-up view

With the intention to modify the front torso, I think it make sense to modify the inner thighs too, which is also fully painted black. Unfortunately, the black texture on the inner thighs extended to her butt, and I doubt I want her butt-naked. Take a look at this and you'll probably know what I mean. Oh! And by the way, after looking long and hard, I'm pretty convince that's not what you guys think it is. :p

Original Bottom view

So, let's take a look at the modification results.

 

Front view - Before & After

Rear view - Before & After
 

No... she's not baring her top or bottom. Look closer.





Close-up view - After Modification

Ah! It looks better now with the black texture replaced by skin texture. And, what is a plated armor without any plate, right? So, I placed a metal armor to protect her most important asset... No, not her boobs, I meant her heart. :p

And, for the problematic area from her butt to inner thighs, pardon me for being lazy, I simply gave her a yes...G-string...again. >.<

 

As usual, you can watch the video below for clearer views. But if you do notice those horrible artwork, please forgive me coz I'm not an art student or professional. :(
 

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AION - Vasharti Brigade General's Leather Chest Armor Skin

Since this is the skin that got me started, it is simply logical to be the 1st item to be featured in this Blog. This armor drops off boss mobs, as an Eternal level item, or the Mytical/Eternal armor box (off final boss) in ORB (Occupied Rentus Base). As Aion players will know, this is one of the armor sets that have the chest skin containing the leg skin as well.

 

Although, the torso area is the main target, I just can't resist being naughty and made some changes to the pants as well, since they are in the same texture. And so, here it is.

 

 

Ok. Ok... I must confess I'm being more than naughty. I gave her a G-string and lower leg guards! Well...can't really blame me coz this is one of the skins with the nicest butt. ;p

 

And, just to prove that this is more than just some photoshop, I have attached the in-game video capture from Aion as well. Enjoy!

 

By the way, this skin also appeared briefly in my 2 videos for "White Rabbit" and "Firework", shown below. See if you can spot them, along with a few of my other armor skin mods. :)

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