Iksar Animation Fixes (2HS, Archery)

[Zaela]

For some inexplicable reason, the Titanium client corrupts the Iksar male 2HS and Archery animations while loading them. The animation data itself is fine -- and identical to what came with the original Kunark CD -- and earlier clients like the Trilogy client don't have the same problem.

In short, these...
http://i.imgur.com/JSUnu2W.gifhttp://i.imgur.com/82NZXSM.gif
...are not classic.

I recently stumbled onto a fix for this. Moving the animation data around in the client datafile that contains it magically makes the problem go away.

So I made a "one click tool" (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70648819/downloads/p99-iksar-anim-oneclick.exe) to do just that. (The code for the tool can be found here (https://github.com/SCMcLaughlin/p99-iksar-anim-oneclick).)

Steps:
1) Download p99-iksar-anim-oneclick.exe from the link provided.
2) Put p99-iksar-anim-oneclick.exe into your EQ folder.
3) Double click p99-iksar-anim-oneclick.exe in your EQ folder (or run it from the command line, if that's your style).

A console window will pop up and briefly inform you of its progress, and any errors it runs into. If all goes well it shouldn't take more than 2 or 3 seconds. The tool automatically makes a backup of the file that needs to be edited (global4_chr.s3d, backed up as global4_chr.zae) before it does anything.

http://i.imgur.com/Iri6nzh.gifhttp://i.imgur.com/9QOuOAq.gif

The fix may also apply to the same animations for Iksar skeletons, guards and citizens, due to the way animation data is shared between models.

Troubleshooting:

* If your EQ folder is in /Program Files/ or /Program Files (x86)/, you'll need to either run the tool as admin (right click -> Run as administrator) or move your EQ folder somewhere else. The tool makes a backup file in your EQ folder to make it possible to revert the data file it edits; newer Windows versions don't let programs create files in folders under Program Files by default for security reasons.

* If you can't run the tool and it complains about a missing dll, you may need to download and run vcredist_x86.exe from Microsoft here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29

[khanable]

3 thumbs way up


one isn't a thumb

[Pyrocat]

you are a true Iksar hero

[Rygar]

Repost this in Server Chat immediately! Great job.

[Turp]

More awesome work done by the p99 texture crew.

Nice fix Zaela!

@Rogean / Nilbog
You guys should consider working with the texture crew.
They have found and located the classic AoW (that has wings) seen in the original velious launch trailer. They also found the Akanon Kings original half gnome half mechanic model. I believe they need something from You to be able to implement those models.

At the very least I wish that p99 staff would support or sticky pin the graphic update when it is released. They kept everything strictly classic , the end result is just a crisp no blur HD remake of Everquest. Adding another level to the immersion and nostalgia.

[Zaela]

Repost this in Server Chat immediately! Great job.

Seems silly to post the same thing twice... Maybe just the gifs and a link. And some buzzwords.

[Tarskin]

I will offer you limitless praise now ;)

[titanshub]

:D

<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3

[NateGod]

YES THANK YOU SO MUCH!! So glad I enquired about this haha <3

[Baler]

If = Classic
{
Staff add to patch
}
Else
{
Staff ignore
}

[Sinadin]

could you please provide the global4_chr.s3d file, without the installer? would be awesome :)

[paulgiamatti]

Here ya go, all three Zaela fixes in one zip: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14728818/Project%201999/zaelafixes.zip

global4_chr.s3d = Iksar Animation Fixes
growthplane_chr.s3d = Wolf Run Speed Animation Fix
gequip.s3d = Epic Weapon Particle Fix

Extract what you want into your EQ directory and overwrite.

Bear in mind that if you have custom stuff installed for any reason, these will revert those S3Ds back to the original Titanium files with the above fixes.

[KENAK]

3 thumbs way up


one isn't a thumb

Tail?

[Laphi]

Zaela is my hero <3

[Zekayy]

Honestly I dont see much a difference between the two but maybe thats just me

[Erati]

Honestly I dont see much a difference between the two but maybe thats just me

look at the iksar's feet in the wrong animation ( he also uses 1 hand versus 2 hands because you know, its a 2 handed weapon..)

[paulgiamatti]

I actually had no idea these animations were broken before this fix as well, cause I mean who actually looks at lizards those things are gross.

[Morbo the Annihilator]

incredible. thanks OP.
time to start my SK epic, now that i won't look like a goofball when swinging it.

yet another reason for beefrace to be jealous of the masterrace.

[Nightbear]

Why isn't this... just in the game now?

[paulgiamatti]

Why isn't this... just in the game now?

Cause in order to apply the fix they'd either have to redistribute the modified global4_chr.s3d in the update patch, or develop their own patching utility which automatically installs all of the regular patch files and applies the animation fix as well. Creating a patching utility would actually be really easy to do, and I'm sure Zaela could work with the P99 devs to make a digitally signed and verified executable to prompt the user for their EQ directory, install the patch files, and apply the animation/particle changes.

[paulgiamatti]

Here ya go, all three Zaela fixes in one zip: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14728818/Project%201999/zaelafixes.zip

global4_chr.s3d = Iksar Animation Fixes
growthplane_chr.s3d = Wolf Run Speed Animation Fix
gequip.s3d = Epic Weapon Particle Fix

Extract what you want into your EQ directory and overwrite.

Bear in mind that if you have custom stuff installed for any reason, these will revert those S3Ds back to the original Titanium files with the above fixes.

New link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vj3clyx4ds30tvw/zaelafixes.zip

[Jmcwrestling]

Not sure whats wrong but its giving me that error even with fixes extracted in?

Its saying im not able to open global4_chr.zae

[paulgiamatti]

All you need to do is extract and overwrite the files to your EQ directory and it will automatically start working the next time you run EQ - don't need to run any files or anything. If you have .zae files in your EQ directory, that's from using Zaela's one-click installer which creates a backup of your old .s3d by renaming it to .zae.

[Jmcwrestling]

I tested it last night and it didn't seem to work but I'll try overwriting it again and see what happens

[Pandiibear]

I have downloaded zaelas fixes through the new drop box link and drag and dropped to replace the files in my everquest install directory. I can't get the fix to work, my iksar still has the glitch in his 2 hand animation - Could someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong.

[Sonderbeast]

Now I can swing like Ichiro Suziki!

[Lobus]

do pulling in these files mess with the new High Res textures you all put together?

[khanable]

do pulling in these files mess with the new High Res textures you all put together?

The high res pack already includes it

[Lobus]

The high res pack already includes it

You folks are phenomenal

[Ethelen2001]

Is there always a problem with the iksar male animation ?

[paulgiamatti]

Is there always a problem with the iksar male animation ?

That is answered in the first two sentences of the OP. If your client is Titanium or later, then your animations are broken unless you've downloaded a preinstalled version of the client with Zaela's fixes already applied.

[Baam]

I love killing people with the girly swing, imagine dying to that graphic lol

[Baam]

Any way to just get the file single?

[Foxplay]

Should def be added to a patch, good work

[xzhaa]

Link not working anymore, any way to have this file again ?

[paulgiamatti]

Here ya go, all three Zaela fixes in one zip: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14728818/Project%201999/zaelafixes.zip

global4_chr.s3d = Iksar Animation Fixes
growthplane_chr.s3d = Wolf Run Speed Animation Fix
gequip.s3d = Epic Weapon Particle Fix

Extract what you want into your EQ directory and overwrite.

Bear in mind that if you have custom stuff installed for any reason, these will revert those S3Ds back to the original Titanium files with the above fixes.

New link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vj3clyx4ds30tvw/zaelafixes.zip

[Immok]

Love this!

Are you able to make the doggies sit next? =)

[Silvara]

Hiya everyone! I'm a long time lurker on the forums and new player to P99.

I have been playing for about a year and love all the fixes to get better zone textures etc.

Paulgiamatti how do I make this work with all the fixes you have done? I just made a fresh install from the titanium cds and want to get all the mods and texture fixes up and running again.

Thanks so much for all the work you guys put into this amazing game that has a special place in many of our hearts.

Hope to see ya in Norrath!

[paulgiamatti]

do pulling in these files mess with the new High Res textures you all put together?The high res pack already includes itThe high res pack already includes it

Hi res pack being referenced: http://wiki.project1999.com/EQClassicHD

[paulgiamatti]

Love this!

Are you able to make the doggies sit next? =)

Classic wolf models don't have a sit animation, so unfortunately no.

[Thunderjunky]

I PM'd you about this request, as I know players in game that have done it, so just in case anyone has this file readily available, I'm looking to swap the Iksar Warrior 'kick' animation, with the Iksar Monk 'Flying Kick' animation.

In a previous post, Zaela referenced Flying Kick as T07, but the link to the tool to swap animation for animation is a dead drop box, and other links I've tried are the completed Archery and 2HS fix.

Anyone got the x for x tool, or a readily available file already swapped?

Thx

[Ortnit]

I PM'd you about this request, as I know players in game that have done it, so just in case anyone has this file readily available, I'm looking to swap the Iksar Warrior 'kick' animation, with the Iksar Monk 'Flying Kick' animation.
Thx

Burn the heretic!

[AliciaVIP]

I PM'd you about this request, as I know players in game that have done it, so just in case anyone has this file readily available, I'm looking to swap the Iksar Warrior 'kick' animation, with the Iksar Monk 'Flying Kick' animation.

In a previous post, Zaela referenced Flying Kick as T07, but the link to the tool to swap animation for animation is a dead drop box, and other links I've tried are the completed Archery and 2HS fix.

Anyone got the x for x tool, or a readily available file already swapped?

Thx

Burn the heretic!

Yes! Burn!
Just get me the file first.

[Thunderjunky]

Burn the heretic!


Less Burning...

Or, if anyone has the animation swap program that accomplished this, if the raw file isn't available...

[Zaela]

/rez

Iksar animation one-click fixer: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9wbcoxvvyvcucmg/p99-iksar-anim-oneclick.exe?dl=0

Iksar arbitrary animation swapper: https://www.dropbox.com/s/37tp7md5k28onvz/P99%20Iksar%20Anim%20Swapper.zip?dl=0

Haven't tested these in a long time, but seems like they are able to run on Win10.

[aaezil]

So if you install you will see regular swings but everyone else still sees buggy swings? Thats just lying to yourself

[Thunderjunky]

/rez

Iksar animation one-click fixer: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9wbcoxvvyvcucmg/p99-iksar-anim-oneclick.exe?dl=0

Iksar arbitrary animation swapper: https://www.dropbox.com/s/37tp7md5k28onvz/P99%20Iksar%20Anim%20Swapper.zip?dl=0

Haven't tested these in a long time, but seems like they are able to run on Win10.

downloaded.
Also, THANK YOU.

For clarification, same basic process, extract into Everquest folder and then run there?

[Furinex]

Now if only we can revive the Wolf Animation speed up tool.

[ReadOnly]

This link still works
https://www.project1999.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2491223&postcount=21

[Furinex]

This link still works
https://www.project1999.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2491223&postcount=21

Dude excellent thank you. Whats the epic weapon fix one do? which Epic?

[Baler]

Bump :cool:

[beta]

its been years!! cant believe i just seen this :eek::eek::eek:

Awesome

[xaix1999]

all hail! does this work on linux or do i need to do this manually?

nm i see the visual c

i need a manual way to do it lol

page 3 got it kkthxsbai smooches

all hail King/Queen Zaela