Chrome/shiny effect on custom weapons

[Legacy_Vale-X]

               

Hiya,

 

First time post as I was wondering; I'm trying to create a new weapon, and I've gotten it in-game and working, but I don't seem to be able to get it to have a reflection/shiny effect like the default weapons. I'm using photoshop.

 

I've tried putting transparency on the texture, but that doesn't make a difference at all. The bottom one is my custom sword, the top is a default one for comparison. Any help?

 

 

Thanks in advanced!

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_The Amethyst Dragon]

               

The texture(s) for your longsword that you want to have shiny need to have what's called an "alpha" layer (channel). This layer is a greyscale image that, in the case of longswords and other weapons, controls the shininess/reflectivity of your item model. Photoshop transparency isn't normally recognised by NWN.

 

In the alpha layer, white = matte/dull, while black = totally reflective/chrome. Shades of grey are partially shiny/reflective (darker = shinier).

 

You can use Photoshop to save the final 4-channel image (red, green, blue, alpha) as an  uncompressed .tga (targa) image, which can be used with NWN (and/or converted to a NWN-specific .dds format later).

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Vale-X]

               

The texture(s) for your longsword that you want to have shiny need to have what's called an "alpha" layer (channel). This layer is a greyscale image that, in the case of longswords and other weapons, controls the shininess/reflectivity of your item model. Photoshop transparency isn't normally recognised by NWN.

 

In the alpha layer, white = matte/dull, while black = totally reflective/chrome. Shades of grey are partially shiny/reflective (darker = shinier).

 

You can use Photoshop to save the final 4-channel image (red, green, blue, alpha) as an  uncompressed .tga (targa) image, which can be used with NWN (and/or converted to a NWN-specific .dds format later).

 

 

Aah, photoshop transparrency isn't recognised. Alright, I'll try other programs and hope that that works.

 

Thanks for the heads up! I'll give it a go now.

 

EDIT: It works! The blade however is natrually darker than the others, any way to change that? 

               
               

               
            

[Legacy_TheOneBlackRider]

               

It has been posted for a few times, but since it fits:

This is a very simple tool to add/exchange alpha layers:

http://neverwinterva...-tool-nwn1-nwn2

 

As to your "darkness": Check your AuroraTrimesh Modifier: Did you "check" the "Override Mat Values"? Are they set to 255 (Ambient/Diffuse)? If it's not checked, it could be, that the Material values of the Gmax Material Editor are set to a darker tint.

 

Maybe that helps.