Xalibur`s custom FX

[Xalibur]

Hi guys,
Copernicus made some modifications on his DoW2 modding tool for me and now I`m able to edit COH *.action files. These define fx effects, sounds & camshake options.
I allways wanted to have some new fx explosions for more variety and so I made some new effects I want to share with the modding community. There are some unused fx effects in the relic art archive.
This all is only an ingame optical gimmick, but maybe some modders here will be happy to get something new. As allways please give a little credit

Here we go (some vids are in slow-mo!):

Preview: 70kg FW190 bombs

Preview: 250lb air bombs

Download: new small airburst

Download airburst small | for fx_munition_name use "airburst_small"

Download: enhanced V1 explosion

Download enhanced V1 | for fx_munition_name use "rocket_v1"

Download: heavy artillery

Download heavy artillery | for fx_munition_name use "shell_artillery_heavy"

Download: low angle Nebelwerfer impact

Download Nebelwerfer low angle | for fx_munition_name use "nebelwerfer_low_angle"

Download: enhanced 81mm mortar impact

This fx uses the enlarged standard mortar explosion combined with 88mm hit fx. Additional I`ve changed the sound to the satchel charge explosion sound!
Now ingame you can have an optical difference between the allied 60mm mortar and the axis 81mm one



Download enhanced 81mm mortar | for fx_munition_name use "mortar_heavy"

I will upload the files within the next days when I have some more free time.

[GzaDrunkGenius]

The nebelwerfer impact looks stunning, great work!

[kapulA]

Smashing, hopefully the V1 effect could be used to complement the Sturmtiger in BotB?

[robotnik]

So its now possible to edit that stuff? is it possible to make a bigger version of the 150mm howiter impact, because im looking for one to be used with a 240mm howitzer

[Celution]

Woah, epic stuff mate! Besides those edits you made, would it be possible to release the tool as well?

[Xalibur]

@robotnik: It will be very easy to edit the 150mm howitzer impact and make it "bigger"
@Celéstial: The tool is Cope`s DoW2 editor. I will ask him if he/me can share this modified version...

I`ve added the first DL. Please give me some feedback if it works properly

[robotnik]

Just downloaded them, they work perfectly fine. Awesome job!

[Xalibur]

@robotnik: Does this fits your needs for the 240mm howitzer?

[SlipSon]

is this present in BK?Looks like hummel barage.

[robotnik]

@ Xalibur: Oh my yes it does very nice!

also, i talked to cope about the tool, and he told me he updated the DOW2 modding tool to open action files. he already uploaded it to his site

http://forums.relicnews.com/showthre...ed!-03-26-2011

im still not quite sure how the action files work though, but if anyone else wants to take a shot heres the tool.

[Xalibur]

ok, then I will upload the action files for the heavy artillery this weekend!

Edit: done

[marthalouise]

Awesome stuff! Two things; how do I have to use the mod folder for this- or can it be intstalled directly in-game and used online (like skins)? Also- any chance to make an alternative (or varying) vehicle explosion? The ball of flame gets a bit overused- it would be cool of with an explosion with belching black smoke and less flash. Just a thought. Great work though

[Xalibur]

These new fx files are only for modding purpose. Regarding the tank explosions: the fx itself is linked within the model files. So If I would change the FX it would be changed for all tanks at once.

BTW: I`ve upped some new stuff: enhanced V1 and a new smaller airburst explosion (that was simply not used by Relic):

[Copernicus]

Nice stuff, Xali! And it is so great to see that my work is appreciated . From v1.991b on my tool accepts fake-steam paths, so you can get it to work without owning DoW2. Then you only need to drag and drop the action-files into the tool's window to open them.

Regards,
-cope.

[Celution]

Wow, that small airburst fx is epic, always wanted one of those!

[Aidas2]

Damn that heavy arty sounds scary.

[I_am_a_Spoon]

Is there a tutorial anywhere explaining how to edit action files? And does it require the OE, or can I just use the toolbox?

I'd like to try my hand at it, but I don't know how to...

[robotnik]

^ I was actually starting to write a tutorial. I'll post it up today or tommorrow

[Darkbladecr]

You need OE if you want to put in custom effects like that. The new DOW II toolbox might work though, however I have failed to get it working as of yet.

[robotnik]

^ the toolbox works quite well, in the tutorial I'll post how to get it working

[I_am_a_Spoon]

Can't wait, thanks a lot for this.

[Xalibur]

This fx uses the the same FX that is used by Relic for the Tiger s-mine launcher!



Download S-Mine FX | for fx_munition_name use "s-mine"


Due to new forum video restrictions (1 per post) I`m no more able to edit my first post....annoying!

[Thiky83]

Awesome!!
Great job Xalibur!!!!

[Celution]

Very lovely indeed, nicely done!

[Mirage Knight]

Thanks again Xali - I'm definitely using this

[Lethal Dosage]

Now that is some very nice S-mine effects. May i include it in future releases of the Cross of Iron mod? (with credit to yourself, of course).

[Xalibur]

@Lethal: Of course! They are meant to be used by modders

[SlipSon]

@Xalibur,can you tell me the location of the S-mine files in BK.