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Changelogs
Version 4.1.7
Refined vertex normal calculation
New routine to reconcile vertex normals across multiple meshes
Version 4.1.6
Updated main exe file with minor bug fixes and additional capabilities. Does not make any significant change to any of the existing XIII models.
Version 4.0.0
Uses a common model editor that works for all 3 games
New "cleaner" directory structure
Single interface for all models
Includes alternate models in main download
Improved integration with other model substitution mods
Requires less disk space due to model directory file compression
Minor improvements to some models
Corrects issue with the Hair Color mod for Lightning's normal hair model
Lightining's cutscene model is also updated to the chosen alternate model.
Higher poly Lebreau alternate model (brought over from the XIII-2 mod)
23-Nov-21 Uploaded a Nova Chrysalia compatible version of Lightning
24-Nov-21 Uploaded a Nova Chrysalia compatible version of Vanille
25-Nov-21 Uploaded a Nova Chrysalia compatible version of Sazh
26-Nov-21 Uploaded a Nova Chrysalia compatible version of Fang
26-Nov-21 Updated Nova Chrysalia versions of Lightning, Vanille & Sazh to correct a minor search error
26-Nov-21 Removed unused command option from the Nova Chrysalia version of Vanille
Version 3.2.13
Updated HD models to the Ultimate model when selected
Increased polygons on Vanille's chin
Adjusted Lightning's holster width to prevent occasional showing of her gunblade
Modified Lightning's piercing to make it 3 dimensional on the ultimate model
Adjusted Vanille's body texture somewhat to reduce the "shadowing" painted into the texture from being as obvious during some of her arm movements
Version 3.2.12
Corrected shimmering issue with Sazh's hair
Reduced Fang's skin mottling
Version 3.2.11
Fixed a minor clipping issue with Lightning's normal hair in the ultimate model.
Version 3.2.10
Added check for game versions (English/Japanese) and only load available versions. Eliminates erroneous error messages.
Corrected a file load on Snow's install file (did not affect _All_HQ.bat)
Alternate Models v1.17 (uploaded 4/23/21) Added check for game versions (English/Japanese) and only load available versions. Eliminates erroneous error messages.
Updated Alternate Models to 1.18. Fixed an error in Hope's Deportee model introduced in 1.17.
Version 3.2.9
Several bug fixes, mainly affecting associated mods like Lightning Returns to Cocoon that could cause access violation crashes.
Hope's wrists (some darkened polygons) on the Ultimate model is fixed.
Version 3.2.8
Minor correction when manually selecting game path and a FFXIII_Dir.txt file already exists with an incorrect path.
Version 3.2.7
Corrects an install issue when the mod is placed in a directory path that contains special characters such as ! or ^
Added the ability to manually select the FF XIII game directory path during the install process
Added additional error checking to verify that the ff13tool successfully loaded the new models
Updated Alternate models to 1.16 including all installation checks available in the main character installs
Corrected the alternate models install to properly revert back to the original model
Several minor text corrections.
Version 3.2.6
Added the ability to copy original files from The HD Project if the game files are modified
Added additional capabilities for future mods
Hotfix 3.2.5 incorporated to fix the issue of reverting Snow back to the original model.
Alternate Models v1.15 Uploaded (10/31/20). Adds code to all batch files to ensure the default directory is correct.
Version 3.2.4
Minor improvements on Lightning's Ultimate model including the turtleneck and adjustments to the bone weighting on the right jacket collar.
Version 3.2.3
Fixed artifacts on the HD and Ultimate Model's hair caused by the upscaling process on the alpha maps.
Version 3.2.2
Included Hope's "Ultimiate Model"
Modified the hair textures to try to minimize pixelation at some distances.
Version 3.2.1
Fixed an incorrect vertex location on Lightning's left arm.
Version 3.2.0
Incorporated the modified HD models with even higher polygon counts ("Ultimate Models")
Added additional information during the install process.
Version 3.1.4
Corrected installation files so the models can be reverted to the "Original"
Corrected a potential install issue when the FF13 game directory is in the root of a drive
Added potential work around message for install issue when The HD Project mod is installed first.
Version 3.1.3
More robust search method for the FF XIII directory
Ability to manually enter the path to the FF XIII directory if not found
Additional messaging and error display
Test .bat file to check for Windows compatibility
Ability to select Lightning's hair to fix an in-game cutscene issue
Updated HD textures
Compatibility changes for The FF XIII HD Project
Alternate Models v1.14 Uploaded (4/28/20). Version 1.13 could not be opened by Windows (7-Zip would work)
Version 3.1.2
Minor fix in install process to detect if the FF 13 Steam directory is not found.
Alternate Models v1.13 uploaded (4/25/20) Improved version of Shirtless Snow
Version 3.1.1
Minor changes to some of the textures
Improved compatibility with The FF XIII HD Project
Version 3.1.0
Included the HD textures in the main file
Corrected an install issue where an error would occur if an ampersand & was in the directory path
Adjusted .txt internal version numbers to prevent an attempt to install by an earlier version of the mod.
Version 3.0.1
Fixed a vertex calculation error affecting the shadows on Lightning's arm
Version 3.0.0
Upgraded to handle HD texture files
Modified batch file to potentially correct a directory issue during install
Version 2.6.1
Corrected a couple minor errors that are probably only leftovers from the PS3 port and not used in the PC version
Added some additional checks in the file creation
Improved capabilities for LR to Cocoon
Version 2.6.0
Automated some of the model conversion process
Corrected error in Lightning's hair
Alternate Models V1.11 uploaded (2-23-20)
Improved Serah model (hair, jewelry, eyes, wrists)
Fixed Yaag Rosch's and Jihl Nabaat's feet (heel position)
Corrected a bug introduced in version 2.4.2 causing severe clipping in Fang's model
Added additional checks to prevent an issue where non-original models may be unpacked and used from the game files
Attempted to fix an issue where the .bat files would not run correctly (workaround for a potential Windows problem)
Version 2.5.1
Explicitly added the .bat extension to the batch file CALL command in an attempt to resolve a rare error with Windows not finding a file. (Possibly Windows configuration or security related)
Version 2.5.0
Updated for "Lightning Returns to Cocoon" mod
Refactored code
Version 2.4.2
Re-fixed the Pulse Brands on the main characters. Not sure when they got broken again.
Better checking for the ff13tool.exe in the batch file.
Attempted to fix an occasional corruption issue in the "orig" files both in the Main file and the Alternate Models file
Uploaded Alternate Models 1.5 - Added Yuj and Maqui and improved Gadot (mouth)
Version 2.2.2
Fixed issue with Fang's sari partially disappearing after she moves
Uploaded new version of "Alternate Models" version 1.3 that includes Gadot as Sazh
Version 2.2.1
Modified Lightning's model to increase poly count in the left arm seam area where the black ends
Version 2.2
Updated to support Alternate Models - Serah as Lightning
All model text files updated for compatibility with version 2.2
Serah as Lightning added to the Alternate Models optional file.
Version 2.1.1
Modified the setup batch file to create the NPC directory for future models
Version 2.1
Updated main file to work with "Alternate Models"
Modified the setup batch file to handle a potential error when the ff13tool.exe gets deleted.
Added Optional models file which includes "Shirtless Snow" and "Bandaged Snow"
Version 2.0
Complete rewrite of the tool to enable Lightning
Added Lightning's model
Version 1.02
Updates both English & Japanese voice files
Version 1.01
Added Fang's High Quality Model
Version 1.00
Initial Release
A version of this mod is now available that is compatible with Krisan Thyme's Nova Chrysalia. See the Optional Files section. Each main character has its own download. Follow the Nova Chrysalia instructions to install the ncmp mod.
New 4.0.0 version uploaded. Significant changes in the user interface as all models are access through the common batch file: _FF XIII HD Models+ Install.bat The first time this batch file is run, if you have an existing installation, it will clean up the old files and compress the model file directory to save space. This version includes the alternate model as part of the main download. The "Body Sculpting" and "Lightning Returns to Cocoon" mods should also be updated to work with the new version (4.0.0 or greater), although the older files will not be deleted until the mods are updated.
This mod enables the swapping of models for the main characters. The primary option is to swap in the high quality (high polygon count) models for all of the characters (Lightning, Fang, Snow, Sazh, Hope & Vanille) which were previously used only for some cut scenes. In-Game models are significantly improved due to the higher polygon count as well as the higher resolution textures.
Now added in version 3.2.0 are custom models based on the HQ model with even higher polygon counts ("Ultimate Models"). These models have targeted areas where the polygon counts have been significantly increased. These areas are mostly body parts and some hair and clothing. Faces were not changed. 5 out of the 6 characters have Ultimate models (only Snow is missing). The higher poly counts smooth out various model parts as well as providing a more fluid motion to some of the clothing (Lightning's cape for example). Shadows on these parts are also improved. There is also no longer any need to cringe at the beginning of the game when watching Sazh climb out of the purge train. His fingers have been significantly improved.
Update: With version 3.1.0, the main characters visual look is improved even more through increased resolution texture maps (thus the HD in the title). But first, I'd like to thank user ThereIsNoSyrup for both the idea to improved the textures along with his effort and knowledge in creating the maps included with this mod. Without his work, this part of the mod would not have been possible. The model swap mod will automatically recognize when an updated texture is available when run and insert it into the game files. The total number of inserted texture files will be will also be shown for each model. These improved textures are only available for the HQ versions of the main characters (no alternate models... yet). To remove or not use the HD textures, just delete or rename the texture\pc directory and rerun the mod. Visual improvements should be seen in both 1080p as well as 4k.
Additional alternate models are now included in the main download. Alternate modes are: Bandaged Snow - model used in Palumpolum Shirtless Snow - The "Bandaged Snow" model without the bandages. Rosch (Snow) - Replaces Snow with Yaag Rosch Raines (Snow)* - Replaces Snow with Cid Raines Ragnarok (Snow)** - Replaces Snow with Ragnarok (shortened tail) Deportee Vanille - Vanille in the white Pulse deportee robe Nora (Vanille) - Replaces Vanille with Nora Estheim Serah (Lightning)* - Replaces Lightning with Serah, with and without a gunblade. Lebreau (Lightning) - Replaces Lightning with Lebreau Rygdea (Lightning) - Replaces Lightning with Rygdea Gadot (Sazh) - Replaces Sazh with Gadot Yuj (Fang) - Replaces Fang with Yuj Jihl (Fang) - Replaces Fang with Jihl Nabaat Amodar* (Fang) - Replaces Fang with Amodar Bartholomew (Fang) - Replaces Fang with Bartholomew Estheim Deportee Hope - Hope in the white Pulse deportee robe Maqui (Hope) - Replaces Hope with Maqui * Model has moderate clipping issues ** Model does not have original animation
Installation: Unzip the files into a directory of your choice. Run the batch file "_FF XIII HD Models+ Installer.bat" If you are going to run this along with "The HD Project" mod, then install both mods in the same directory so they can share extracted game files. Otherwise the second one to run may not work.
Notes: Snow's HQ model does not support emblems. The emblems will still function in game, but will not be shown on the back of his coat. This mod is compatible with the Hair Color mod if you install both mods in the same directory. However it only works for with the main characters (and I think Serah). You will have to reapply the hair color after a swap as that will overwrite the modified hair color. Always use the newest version of the Hair Color mod for compatibility and bug fixes. The models in both the English and Japanese voice files are updated. Beginning with version 2.3.5, this mod will work with the Steam versions that only provide Japanese audio files. When updating to a newer version, just unzip the new files into the existing mod directory overwriting the existing files. If you wish to remove this mod completely, revert all the models back to the original ones before you delete the directory, or problems may result if you use this mod in the future.