I know there are other mods out there who already do the same but I decided to finally make this a Virtual texture PAK to remove loose files when updating to Patch 7, and also include the butt de-wrinkler version directly since this is what I use in my game anyway, so I thougth I'd upload it anyway in case someone prefer that!
It does not require the old shaders anymore, in case you prefer to play without. If you install this version, remove the previous loose files from your Data/Generated folder!
Hello, thank you for your mod! I have a question about the optional file for the "butt wrinkles". Does it only remove those lines under his butt without affecting his skin texture, or does it also include the pre-patch 4 skin? And is it compatible with the latest hotfix for Patch 7?
The pak file does both! And as far as I know it is compatible because I've used it recently.
The optional file hasn't been updated in a while and it probably still needs the old shaders mod from Trips which I am not sure are compatible with patch 7 any longer. What were you looking for?
I was hoping the optional file only removes the butt wrinkles without modifying the rest of his skin texture. I don't know if that is something you would be interested in uploading, provided it's not too much work for you.
I could add it to the list of things to do! I'm not sure how quick that would be cause currently I'm ripping my hair out due to some other project >.< But I can do it once that's done!
Thank you so much for adding an updated version of this mod for patch 7! I feel bad asking, but if it's not too much trouble, do you think you'd be willing to add a version with the butt wrinkles? I personally preferred them since they make him look older <3
I am being dumb 100% but the description just doesn't make sense for me, both files for the old shaders are .pak file. How are we supposed to use this mod?
Hello! You just install those as paks with your normal mod installer software. After that's done you download either the main file or the optional one here depending on your preference (see screenshot for underbutt wrinkles) and then drag it into the Generated folder as described!
Sorry I only saw this now! Yes, you can download either one. So you can use only the optional file if you want a smoother underbutt, or whatevevr it's called xD
Everything from description worked out great! Thanks a ton! I just noticed one thing, I saw people with new texture their Astarion's entire body can sweat in the Adamantine Forge area. now with the old texture only his face would sweat (I guess this has been a thing for facial area), his body stayed dry. But I really can't complain, I still prefer his old physique XD
Interesting, I never noticed because he's usually clothed in Grymforge lol. It's possible that this is something which needs to be mentioned on eeither Trips Shaders or Old Shaders mods pages, since this file is literally only a DDS. and it does not affect sweat and blood such, at least I don't think so!
Someone at Larian thought it would be ok to replace Astarion's body tridimensionality texture with an airbrushed version of it, no idea why since there was absolutely nothing wrong with his skin before.
they didn't "airbrush" it the made it have same quality/resolution/detail as his face. the only reason older body texture was so bumpy before is because of a mistake they didn't make it the same resolution, it was downscaled, it didn't filter as detailed as other textures... Some of you people cant tell the difference between texture/blemishes and flat out graphical bugs. His new skin still has same skin texture just in higher quality when you zoom in lol. not everything is "airbrushing"
btw, nothing against this mod it's great to have options for those who want the older version but just saying....
You're probably right, I don't know the right terms so I just described what it looked like to me, which is less defined and more like soft clay. I'm not sure about not being as detailed. I think the older one was more detailed, the newer one looks like everything has less depth - abs, scars, veins, all looks flattened. If that's supposed to be better, for my personal taste I prefer it when it looks worse, lol :D
Finally can see these beautiful arms again, thank you!
I don't care if there has any mistake or bug in textures, I just think in previous version he looks like a perfect ancient sculpture that god would like to make one.
Thank you for doing this. <3 One of my favorite things about Astarion's character design is that he's NOT airbrushed and smooth--he's got fine lines and other "imperfections" that reflect what his life has been like and I love that. Thank you for taking the trouble to make this, to give that back to us, and for sharing it. You are wonderful.
what do his wrinkles and imperfections or life have to do with his previsions body map/texture being low quality and not filtering right, not being right technically?? those are not the same things.. some of you are so full of it lol. his previous body skin map looked like sandpaper not skin and it wasn't suppose to look like that.. it has nothing to do with "airbrushing" or "imperfections"...
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It does not require the old shaders anymore, in case you prefer to play without. If you install this version, remove the previous loose files from your Data/Generated folder!
The optional file hasn't been updated in a while and it probably still needs the old shaders mod from Trips which I am not sure are compatible with patch 7 any longer. What were you looking for?
You just install those as paks with your normal mod installer software.
After that's done you download either the main file or the optional one here depending on your preference (see screenshot for underbutt wrinkles) and then drag it into the Generated folder as described!
Let me know if you need more help!
Is it possible to use it independently without the main file? If so, are the 2 requirements mentioned in the description also necessary?
thx!
Yes, you can download either one. So you can use only the optional file if you want a smoother underbutt, or whatevevr it's called xD
they didn't "airbrush" it the made it have same quality/resolution/detail as his face. the only reason older body texture was so bumpy before is because of a mistake they didn't make it the same resolution, it was downscaled, it didn't filter as detailed as other textures...
Some of you people cant tell the difference between texture/blemishes and flat out graphical bugs. His new skin still has same skin texture just in higher quality when you zoom in lol. not everything is "airbrushing"
btw, nothing against this mod it's great to have options for those who want the older version but just saying....
I don't care if there has any mistake or bug in textures, I just think in previous version he looks like a perfect ancient sculpture that god would like to make one.
hi ,this mod dont work after patch5,i dowmload again and it still doesn't work ，can u help me with this pls