CAUTION: Do not remove "_P" suffix in .pak has one in its filename. This is required for that particular .pak to load.

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WHAT'S NEW
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5.0b (2023-04-19)
- Fixed typo in F-15C Cipher Rework filename. It was incorrectly titled Skin 9 when it should have been Skin 10.



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DESCRIPTION
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This skin replacement pack reworks Galm Team's "Cipher" and "Pixy", fixing texture quality (Namely Galm head) as a result of file compression that the game uses to reduce overall filesize.

In addition, campaign conversions have been introduced for the following:
- Trigger decal adaptation into Cipher livery for skins #4(Mage), #5(Spare), #6(Strider).
- Count decal adaptation into Pixy livery for skin #7(Count).



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INSTALLATION
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1. Open file explorer Ace Combat 7 installation directory and go to Game\Content\Paks
2. Paste the desired .pak file within "~mods" folder. (Create one if the folder does not exist)
3. Launch the game, select the skin that .pak has replaced.

For example, typical Steam installation directory would be as follows:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\ACE COMBAT 7\Game\Content\Paks\~mods



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NOTES
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The game is inconsistent in how Osea NPC textures are utilized. Texture replacement may not appear due to the game assigning incorrect texture variant on an aircraft, such as unnumbered generic on what is supposed to be a numbered aircraft.



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CREDITS
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-RythusOmega (twitter.com/RythusOmega) For his research and guidance that made Ace Combat 7 modding far less of a headache
-Mystery person for providing files that allows MREC splitting
-Project Aces for constantly delivering us incredible Ace Combat experiences
-Ace Combat community for their kind words, assistance, and encouragement



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CLOSING
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For any questions or issues regarding this skin replacement, please contact me twitter (twitter.com/DapperDapperDan).

Thank you, and I hope you enjoy the return of Demon Lord of the Round Table!



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VERSION HISTORY
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5.0 (2021-01-10)
- Combined Cipher and Pixy mods into a single package.
> Pixy Rework mod page will be archived.

5.0 >FOR CIPHER
- Added Trigger-Mage Campaign conversion for Skin#4.
- Added Trigger-Spare Campaign conversion for Skin#5.
- Added Trigger-Strider Campaign conversions for Skin#6.
- Added NPC options for Cipher skin.
- Removed all Cipher skin options except for Skin#10.
> This is due to Cipher being released as paid DLC on 10/28/2020.
- Removed source textures. Feel free to extract them from. pak as needed, however.

5.0 >FOR PIXY
- Added Count Campaign conversions for Skin#8 + option for his NPC aircraft.
- Added NPC options for Pixy skin.

4.0 (2020-07-14)
- Fixed inconsistent UAF emblem shading on left wing.
- Added Skin #8 Count slot.
- Added support for drop tanks mod.
> www.moddb.com/games/ace-combat-7/addons/f-15c-f-15j-drop-tanks-vismod
> Ensure that this texture mod is loaded after the drop tanks mod.

3.0 (2019-09-21)
- Split MREC files. Each skin slot uses its own MREC that is not reused by any other skin slots.
- Added NPC variants.
- Added original textures as extras.
- Pixy Rework has been removed, and will be included in its own mod upload.

2.0 (2019-05-07)
- Now in BC7 format, which will preserve the Galm head emblem in high quality.
- Changed Cipher's blue accents again. It should now match closely with colors from previous titles.

1.1 (2019-04-09)
- Allowed Cipher skin to replace any of six existing slots
- Slightly brightened up the blue accents.

1.0 (2019-04-05)
- Initial release.