Larce 0 Share Posted April 3, 2016 NOTE: I am currently fixing this guide as of 5/19/19. When site upgrades were done the coding changed\broke some items on the guide. I am going thru the guide, and correcting these issues. Introduction Hello Everyone, When I got back into playing SWG via the EMU I started to wonder if there was a way to improve the graphical, and audio experience of my game without sacrificing the original experience I had with it. My search for modifications, and anything to improve my client started. Although I was finding all sorts of files to help me with this, the biggest issue I had was the fact that none of it was in a single repository nor in many cases was there any form of instructions, or context behind the files. I realized quickly that anyone else coming along would run into the same issue which might discourage them from perusing the same path. To correct this I have put together a guide to help anyone interested in modifying their game, or just looking for simple performance improvements. JThanks I wanted to thank Shadowfox for hosting this site and allowing me to be able to host this guide in a single location. He has been a huge help in setting me up with the site, gathering files, and helping spread this guide out to the rest of the EMU community. I also wanted to give thanks to all the folks out there making mods, or game improvements to help people make our SWG experience better! Credits & Authors Guide: Larce ApolloSite Host\Site: Shadowfox \ www.eqsanctum.comMods & Client configs: Citations will be given to authors where applicable. I take no credit for the modifications or client configurations presented here. All information and files were obtained from various sources throughout the internet. I will attempt to properly cite original authors for their work, and where it originally came from (site addresses). If a file was modified by another author I will cite both the original, and modifying author. If a citation has been missed or improperly given, please let me know.Authors – If you are an author of a modification, client change, or improvement. Please let me know if a particular work is yours, if I have been unable to find a citation or have an incorrect citation.Non-Authors – If you are not the original author of a modification, client change, or improvement. I will need an original author citation, and a link to the original content or website. [anchor]I[/anchor]Contact Information & Contributions Contact Information: If you would like to add your original work to the guide, have a suggestion for an item to be added (non-authors), questions, or comments.You contact me at:1. PM me here at eqsanctum! (https://www.eqsanctum.com)2. If you are a member of the CUEMU community you can PM there. (https://cuemu.com)3. If you are a member of the swgreckoning community you can PM there as well. (https://www.swgreckoning.com)Contributions: If you would like to donate to Shadowfox's paypal to help cover the cost of hosting his site, you can donate: Here [goto=A]Section Top[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] Disclaimer 1. Attempt modifications, and client changes at your own risk! You are responsible for your modifications\game changes, and any impacts to your gaming experience or PC. Do not expect technical support from myself, eqsanctum, or your server admins\hosts.2. Modifications and client improvements will only effect your PC, and your game. There is no impact to the host server or other players. No one will be able to see your changes in-game.3. The modifications and client improvements listed here will not give you an unfair advantage over another player (i.e. cheating). If you’re looking for hacks n’ cheats you have come to the wrong place.4. Most games, and their servers place modifications in a “Gray Area” with what is allowed, or in their official rules. Check with your server host to make sure modifications are allowed.5. Your server Host\Admins are not responsible for any technical issues that may occur due to modifications. This includes outright breaking your client, texture bugs, issues with server patches, etc. Do not bother them with mod conflicts, it’s not their responsibility, leave them alone.6. SWG server hosts should not be able to “see” if you have made these modifications since it only impacts you and your PC. If they can two things have happened: You are cheating, and it didn’t come from here. (Something that impacts the server) They have installed malware to track you, and they shouldn't be doing that. 7. Make a backup of your client data before attempting mods, as you add more, test each one for any potential issues. Slamming a ton of mods in at once is a good way to break something. 8. Not all mods will work the same way! There are many different emu servers, different operating systems, millions of hardware configurations, and in some cases just plain old bad luck. Just because it doesn’t work for you, doesn’t mean it won’t work for others. [goto=B]Section Top[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]1[/anchor] Directory [goto=A]Introduction[/goto] [goto=H]Credits and Authors[/goto] [goto=I]Contact Information and Contributions[/goto] [goto=B]Disclaimer[/goto] [goto=C]Technical Information[/goto] [goto=E]Game and Client Configuration[/goto] [goto=L]SWG memory expansion[/goto] [goto=R]EnB and SweetFX options[/goto] [goto=K]Steam options[/goto] [goto=S]Client options[/goto] [goto=T]In-Game options[/goto] [goto=N]Backing up original client files[/goto] [goto=o]File install location examples[/goto] [goto=M]Download Tools[/goto] [goto=D]Modifications[/goto] [goto=P]Modification download list[/goto] [goto=Q]Mod details and configurations[/goto] [goto=Q]Shadowfox modifications[/goto] [goto=FF]Compilation and Installer modifications[/goto] [goto=JJ]User Interface modifications[/goto] [goto=MM]Texture and Effects modifications[/goto] [goto=GGG]Audio and Music modifications[/goto] [goto=B]Section Top[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]C[/anchor] Technical Information [anchor]N[/anchor] Backing up original client files Quote Recommendation! I highly recommend backing up your original or "vanilla" files for your server's client! This will allow you quick file access to revert back to the original game in case you have made a mistake in your modding. [align=Right] - Larce Note: Not all PCs will have the same file paths demonstrated here. I will not know where your paths are! Note: Examples are showing the Reckoning server, your folder name will be whatever server you are using. Here is an example of how you can make a copy of your vanilla files: 1. Create a folder for yourself, name it something that will let you know it's a folder holding your vanilla version of the game. The easiest way to do this is to right click on your desktop, select new, and then select folder: 2. Go to your PC's hard drive that is holding your EMU server folder\files. It will most likely appear like this in your hard drive's directory as: Example File path: C:\Program Files (x86)\YOUR EMU SERVER 3. Right click on your EMU server's top level folder, the one that holds on the files, select "Copy": 4. Open up the folder you created, while in that folder right click inside of it to get the drop down once again. You should have a "Paste" option on the list, select it: You should now have your Vanilla files copied over into the folder you just made. You can now store this anywhere you would like on your PC. I have noticed the vanilla client files hover around 2.5 to 3 gigs of data. For most users this should be easily manageable in their storage. Here is an example of my own backup: [goto=B]Section Top[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]O[/anchor]File install location examples Note: Not all PCs will have the same file paths demonstrated here. I will not know where your paths are! Note: Examples are showing the Reckoning server, your folder name will be whatever server you are using. When installing mods you will sometimes run into the need to install mods manually. This happens due to the need to drag n' drop them into your SWG folders manually (no installer) or to prevent file\folder overwriting (Multiple mods that may share same names). Standard file path for most, if not all SWG EMU servers looks like this: It will most likely appear like this in your hard drive's directory as: Example File path: C:\Program Files (x86)\YOUR EMU SERVER Example of a non-modified client folder: Example of modified folders\folders that have been added due to mods: Example of WinRAR and modified folder: [goto=C]Section Top[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]M[/anchor]Download Tools Either of these download tools will work, my personal preference is WinRAR as it's just easier for me to use. You can download, and find out more about these tools at their sites (Links below): Installer Programs WinRAR: http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm 7-Zip: http://www.7-zip.org/ Note: WinRAR will ask you to purchase it when you load it. Ignore it, no one ever buys it. [goto=C]Section Top[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]D[/anchor] Modifications [anchor]P[/anchor] Shadowfoxmodifications File Name Mod Author(s)\Mod Details Download Link The Shadowfox UI Compilation Shadowfox | [goto=AA]Mod Details[/goto] Download Clean UI By Shadowfox Shadowfox | [goto=BB]Mod Details[/goto] Download Shadowfox Login Text Boxes Shadowfox | [goto=CC]Mod Details[/goto] Download Shadowfox Login Screen Shadowfox | [goto=DD]Mod Details[/goto] Download True Black Replacement Mod Shadowfox | [goto=EE]Mod Details[/goto] Download Compilation & Installer modifications File Name Mod Author(s) Download Link SWGEmu CU GUI Mod 1.4 Kayliaah | [goto=FF]Mod Details[/goto] Download SWGEmu NGE GUI Mod 3.4 Kayliaah | [goto=GG]Mod Details[/goto] Download Missing Parentheses Hotfix Kayliaah | [goto=HH]Mod Details[/goto] Download Ultimate Jedi Mod Tonberry | [goto=II]Mod Details[/goto] Download User Interface modifications File Name Mod Author(s) Download Link All Community Color Palettes Kayliaah | [goto=JJ]Mod Details[/goto] Download Clean UI by Shempoo Shempoo | [goto=KK]Mod Details[/goto] Download Sytner's Satellite Maps Sytner | [goto=LL]Mod Details[/goto] Download Texture & Effects modifications File Name Mod Author(s) Download Link A Better Looking Dantooine Mod Proxima | [goto=MM]Mod Details[/goto] Download Bhaal's Swoop Mod Bhaal | [goto=NN]Mod Details[/goto] Download Clears Skies Weather Replacement Mod Lusty | [goto=OO]Mod Details[/goto] Download Light Saber Trails For Jedi Valkyra | [goto=QQ]Mod Details[/goto] Download My Dantooine 2.0 Eastwind | [goto=RR]Mod Details[/goto] Download Naboo Housing Windows Mod Rosuto | [goto=SS]Mod Details[/goto] Download Original Orange And Blue Rugs Eastwind | [goto=TT]Mod Details[/goto] Download Swoop To Barc Mod Eastwind | [goto=UU]Mod Details[/goto] Download Tatooine Bank Moonz174 | [goto=VV]Mod Details[/goto] Download Tatooine Cantina Moonz174 | [goto=WW]Mod Details[/goto] Download Tatooine ID Tent Moonz174 | [goto=XX]Mod Details[/goto] Download Tatooine Shuttle Port Moonz174 | [goto=YY]Mod Details[/goto] Download Tatooine Small House Moonz174 | [goto=ZZ]Mod Details[/goto] Download Tatooine Wall Change Moonz174 | [goto=AAA]Mod Details[/goto] Download Texture Fixes Rinzler | [goto=PP]Mod Details[/goto] Download Weapon Equipped Mount Fix Eastwind | [goto=BBB]Mod Details[/goto] Download X31 Landspeeder Moonz174 | [goto=DDD]Mod Details[/goto] Download Audio & Music modifications File Name Mod Author(s) Download Link All UI Sounds Muted Timbab | [goto=GGG]Mod Details[/goto] Download Better Music Mod v2.1 Unknown & Kayliaah | [goto=HHH]Mod Details[/goto] Download NGE Pistol Sounds Matthewstarwars | [goto=III]Mod Details[/goto] Download Speederbike True Sounds mdigger | [goto=JJJ]Mod Details[/goto] Download Star Wars Galaxies Music Mod Syro Tantor (kettemoor) | [goto=KKK]Mod Details[/goto] Download SWG Audio Restoration Project Axium | [goto=LLL]Mod Details[/goto] Download [goto=A]Section Top[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]Q[/anchor][align=left]Mod details & configurations [anchor]AA[/anchor]Shadowfox UI CompilationThis is a 1 Gig Download![glow=purple]Download [align=left] What it does: This is a complete UI replacement, and installer. Larce's Note: This is quite a large mod with it's own installer, below are instructions on how to install the mods, and what options you will have! Installer Quote Special Note! I have tested the installer with 2 Anti-Virus programs (Avast and AVG). I have not found any problems between the installer, and the security suites. Your mileage may vary, and you may have to allow the installer to work if your PC security suite tries to block it in any manner. Here are the results from VirusTotal.com (This is to verify the download isn't full of viruses & malware): Link [align=Right] - Larce The Install Icon will look like this: [hidden][/hidden] When you open up the mod installer you will be greeted with the following 3 pages: By default the installer will be looking for the SWGEmu (I.E. Basilisk\Nova). If this is not server you are on, here is how to change the path correctly: 1. First search for your client's main folder (In this demo the SWG Reckoning server is used): 2. When you select the main folder the path will change to this: 3. REMOVE "SWGEmu" from the file path. Failure to do will cause the mod to be installed in the wrong folder! Note: File paths will depend on your PC, these are mine, and not paths you should expect on your PC. Options Once this has been selected you will then go to the next page that will have the install options: [*]Shadowfox Compilation Base Note: Base mod, contains the bulk of the files. Details below. [*]Ultimate Jedi Mod Note:[goto=II] Information Here[/goto] [*]Smaller Cursors Note: Reduces cursor size. [*]UI Sounds Disabled [*]Note: [goto=GGG]Information Here[/goto] Tell Sound Change Note: Changes the /tell noise. Wookie Mail Sound Note: Changes new mail sound to wookie roar. Parenthesis Fix Note:[goto=HH]Information Here[/goto] Saber Flicker Note: Sabers will have a flicker in their blades. CU Colored Icons Note: [goto=FF]Information Here[/goto] NGE Weapon Effects Note: NGE based weapon sounds. PvP Barcs Glow Note: PvP barcs have NGE "Tron glow". [*]Large Font 14 Note: For 1080p Screen Size. Music & Sounds Music: - Sounds: Syro's Music Mod - This is an optional choice that will overwrite the theme files and 21 other combat sound files. Music: - Sounds: Expanded Music Mod - Theme music for planets. This overwrites 6 music files of the Better Music Mod 2.1. Music: - Sounds: Better Music Mod 2.1 - This adds music for almost every part of the game. Fixes Fix: Cloth Belt Fix - Gets rid of the hoola hoop look form cloth and leather belts. Fix: Species Revamp - Retextures most of the humanoids. Fix: Speeder Bike True Sounds - Replaces the speederbike sounds with movie sounds. Fix: Lekku Cloak Fix - Fixes clipping of lekku. Fix: Lekku Hat Fix - Fixes clipping of Lekku. Fix: High Quality Eyes - Adds HD/HQ eyes to most humanoids. Fix: Wire Frame Fix - Fixes the "look" of comp helms, bracers, Sultan flanges and Trandoshan ridges. Fix: Original Orange And Blue Rugs - Restored original looking loot rugs. User Interface UI: - Changes: Community UI Templates - Adds 25 community color templates. UI: - Changes: Deeds to Models ( Bikes ) - Shows the actual bike models instead of deeds, for the deeds. UI: - Changes: Larger Character Select Screen - Character selection screen is now wider. UI: - Fix: Parenthesis Fix - Adds the tagged an colored parenthesis font fix from the NGE/CU mods. UI: - Maps: Sytner's Satellite Maps - Satellite quality planet maps. UI: - Maps: Explorer Map Pack - This is optional and will override Sytner's maps if chosen. Maps with waypoints of EVERYTHING. UI: - Sounds: Wookie Mail Sound - Replaces the default mail sound. UI: - Sounds: UI Sounds Disabled - Disables all UI sounds except cursor lock, mail and tells. UI: - Sounds: Tell Sound Change - Changes UI: Krayt Loading Screen UI: NGE Cursors UI: Larger Fonts UI: CU Colored Icons UI: Leia Loading Screen UI: Shadowfox Clean UI Swaps Swap: Swoop To Jedi Knight Swoop Swap: Axkva Min Retexture Swap: Saber Flicker Swap: NGE Weapon Effects Revamp Textures Retexture: Complete Texture Revamp Retexture: My Dantooine Retexture: Changes: Clear Skies Mod Retexture: Sky Enhancement 2 Retexture: Tatooine Suite Retexture: Naboo Windows Mod Retexture: PvP Barcs Glo-Mod Install Finish Once you have selected the options you want, you will see the following pages: You can see the files installed in your main client folder, here is a demo of what they will look like: Uninstallation If for some reason you need to uninstall the mod you have 2 paths to do so: 1. In your start menu (Under all programs): 2. Within the client main folder should be an uninstall icon (Very bottom icon): You will get the following page: Note: Don't worry about the file path here, the uninstaller will search the files you installed and remove them automatically. Credits Compilation\Installer: Shadowfox Guide: Larce Apollo Mods: Numerous Authors (Listed throughout guide) Screenshots\Video Version Control [badge]Progress-Betav1.0-75[/badge][glow=orange]Progress: Incomplete (Next Version) [glow=purple]Name: The Shadowfox UI Compilation (Project Pixel Perfect) [glow=purple]Credits: Listed for each individual mod in the downloads section of the website [glow=purple]Changelog: Changelog Included In The Read Me. [badge]Release-BetaV0.2-green[/badge] Progress: Complete (Current Version) [glow=purple]Name: The Shadowfox UI Compilation [glow=purple]Credits: Listed for each individual mod in the downloads section of the website [glow=purple]Changelog: Changelog Included In The Read Me. [badge]Previous-BetaV0.12-red[/badge]Progress: Deprecated [glow=purple]Name: The Shadowfox UI Compilation [glow=purple]Credits: Listed for each individual mod in the downloads section of the website [glow=purple]Changelog: Third version of the compilation. Added what would be the 1.6 gig rar file that became famous as the Shadowfox UI Compilation [badge]Previous-BetaV0.11-red[/badge]Progress: Deprecated [glow=purple]Name: The Shadowfox UI Compilation [glow=purple]Credits: Listed for each individual mod in the downloads section of the website [glow=purple]Changelog: Second version of the compilation. BMM 2.1, My Dantooine, Weapons Reloaded, and Coruscunt Login [badge]Previous-BetaV0.1-red[/badge]Progress: Deprecated [glow=purple]Name: The Shadowfox UI Compilation [glow=purple]Credits: Listed for each individual mod in the downloads section of the website [glow=purple]Changelog: First version of the compilation. Included Better Music Mod 2.1, and My Dantooine [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]BB[/anchor]Shadowfox Clean UI[glow=purple]Download [align=left] What it does: This version has been altered to make the chat boxes less transparent. Original mod by Shempoo [goto=KK]here[/goto]. Larce's Note: This is an add-on to Shempoo's mod, it makes the chat box a lot easier to see. Credits: Shadowfox Credit Link: N\A Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]CC[/anchor]Shadowfox Login Text Boxes[glow=purple]Download [align=left] What it does: Changes the position & look of the login fields, exit, and next buttons on the login screen. Larce's Note: This is great for anyone using a modified login background. Credits: Shadowfox Credit Link: N\A Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]DD[/anchor]Shadowfox Login Screen Destroyer[glow=purple]Download [align=left] What it does: Replaces your default login background screen. Larce's Note: This is Star Destroyer wreck from the Force Awakens. Credits: Shadowfox Credit Link: N\A Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]EE[/anchor]Shadowfox True Black Replacement Mod[glow=purple]Download [align=left] What it does: Replaces all palette instances of the original gray\black to a true black. Larce's Note: Now you too can have pimp composite armor. Credits: Shadowfox Credit Link: N|A Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] Compilation & Installer modifications SWGEmu CU GUI Mod 1.4[glow=purple]Download What it does: Replaces the stock UI with a CU themed replacement UI Larce's Note: I recommend not using the group UI options in this installer. The CU group system was meant for 8 players so when you are in a large group you will not be able to see all group members. I recommend using the colored icons for your toolbar and options bar only. Photos include what the installer looks like, what the CU UI looked like, and what I used out of it. [align=left] Credits: Kayliaah Credit Link:www.modthegalaxy.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]GG[/anchor]SWGEmu NGE GUI Mod 3.4 [glow=purple]Download What it does: Replaces the stock UI with a NGE themed replacement UI Larce's Note: UI Screenshots were taken from the internet. I have not personally tested this mod as I dislike the NGE UI. Credits: Kayliaah Credit Link:www.modthegalaxy.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]HH[/anchor]Missing Parentheses Hotfix[glow=purple]Download What it does: Hotfix to have parentheses working in chat, but to also have them be invisible on titles, and afk/lfg. Since the fix is based on font size, there are 2 issues right now, if you change font sizes: You can't have the "Default Chat Box Font Size" on the third setting, anything before or after is fine. "Chat Bubble Font Size" needs to be kept outside of the 0.40-0.99 range "Object Name Font Size" has to stay in the range of 0.80-0.85 Larce's Note: Use this if you use either the CU or NGE UI installers, helps fix text issues that might occur. Credit Link:www.modthegalaxy.com Screenshots\Video: None [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]II[/anchor]Ultimate Jedi Mod[glow=purple]Download What it does: The Ultimate Jedi Mod (UJM) is an all-in-one mod with an installer. The mod includes HD textures for all Jedi related items (robes, sabers, crystals, etc.), cleaner saber blades, better\smoother attack animations, and improved sounds. Larce's Note: This mod is great for anyone playing Jedi. Credits: Tonberry Credit Link:www.modthegalaxy.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]JJ[/anchor]User Interface modifications All Community Color Palettes[glow=purple]Download What it does: Adds 23 various UI color schemes by the community into the game. Larce's Note: Several different color schemes you can choose from. Unlock themes from live are there, and new ones you can pick from that were made by players. Go to: Options>>Interface>>UI Palette Credits: Kayliaah Credit Link:www.modthegalaxy.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]KK[/anchor]Clean UI by Shempoo[glow=purple]Download What it does: Replaces the in game UI without borders. Larce's Note: Clears away the old & clunky border boxes, fades certain UI elements, and thins out the rest. The results are that your UI takes up less screen space, and has a much cleaner feel to it. It is compatible with other UI mods or UI color mods. Credits: Shempoo Credit Link: N\A Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]LL[/anchor]Sytner's Satellite Maps[glow=purple]Download What it does: This is a texture replacement for all the maps within SWG. (Planet & Travel) Larce's Note: These maps are extremely detailed, and hi-res for this game. I highly recommend these maps for any one who likes to explore, or who might be wanting to setup a city. It's much easier to determine the type of terrain an area has with this mod. Credits: Sytner Credit Link:www.modthegalaxy.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]MM[/anchor]Texture & Effects modifications A Better Looking Dantooine Mod[glow=purple]Download What it does: Complete Dantooine texture replacement. Larce's Note: Updates the ground, grass, color schemes, and sky of Dantooine. Credits: Proxima Credit Link: N\A Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]NN[/anchor]Bhaal's Swoop Mod[glow=purple]Download What it does: Replaces all in game instances of the swoop with the bhaal swoop model. Larce's Note: Might see the trails from the old swoop model, but other than that it's a nice upgrade. Credits: Bhaal Credit Link:www.hydian-way.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]OO[/anchor]Clears Skies Weather Replacement Mod[glow=purple]Download What it does: This will remove all weather effects on LoK, Tatooine, and Dantooine related to sandstorms rain, fog, and overcast skies. Larce's Note: This mod s great for anyone who doesn't like the sandstorms on Tatooine or Lok (Especially if you live there!), it also lessens the dreary feeling of Dantooine. If you are going to use other texture mods that effect the environment, please install those first, and then install this mod as there will most likely be overwrites. Credits: Lusty Credit Link:www.swgemu.com Screenshots\Video: Screenshots are taken on Lok, during a sandstorm (Flags are waving), as you can see no storm. Quote Special Note! We have seen a few server admins opposed to this mod, the removal of effects that "blind" a player are seen as a "cheat" or advantage to some. This is simply not true Even though the effects are removed, being able to see other players more clearly (visually) in a storm has no advantage over the other player, it does not: Increase Draw Distance (Character, and Character name plates). Magically increase the radius of your radar (Radar and Overhead). Load players faster\further away. Make you a better PvPer (You still suck). All the core system limitations of draw distance and radar mechanics are still in place. These are game engine limiting mechanics that cannot simply be surpassed by a graphics mod that eliminates fog and sandstorms. [align=Right]- Larce [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]QQ[/anchor]Light Saber Trails For Jedi[glow=purple]Download What it does: Makes the lightsaber blade when doing a special more noticeable. Larce's Note: This effect will also be in the Ultimate Jedi Mod so you won't need both. Credits: Valkyra Credit Link:www.modthegalaxy.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]RR[/anchor]My Dantooine 2.0[glow=purple]Download What it does: Complete Dantooine texture replacement to make it closer to KOTOR I. Larce's Note: Similar to "A better Dantooine" mod, but customized to make it appear like Dantooine did in KOTOR I. Credits: Eastwind Credit Link:www.swgemu.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]SS[/anchor]Naboo Housing Windows Mod[glow=purple]Download What it does: This will add windows to Naboo style housing. Larce's Note: This will allow you to see in (or out, if inside) thru Naboo style homes and buildings that contain windows. One added item with this: Once you have loaded inside a home, you can walk out and see the items thru the glass, but only after you have loaded in the home. Credits: Rosuto Credit Link:www.modthegalaxy.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]TT[/anchor]Original Orange, and Blue Rugs[glow=purple]Download What it does: Replaces the loomed rugs with unique textures. Larce's Note: Very detailed rugs, observed no performance impact with this mod. Credits: Eastwind Credit Link:www.swgemu.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]UU[/anchor]Swoop to Barc Mod[glow=purple]Download What it does: Replaces all in game instances of the swoop with the barc model. Larce's Note:Warning: Please do not use this mod if your server uses barcs, it will break them! Credits: Eastwind Credit Link:www.swgemu.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]VV[/anchor]Tatooine Bank[glow=purple]Download What it does: Gives your Tatooine Bank a new look! Larce's Note: Will effect all Banks on Tatooine, and Lok. Credits: Moonz174 Credit Link:www.swgawakening.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]WW[/anchor]Tatooine Cantina[glow=purple]Download What it does: Gives your Tatooine Cantina a new look! Larce's Note: Will effect all Cantinas on Tatooine, and Lok. Credits: Moonz174 Credit Link:www.swgawakening.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]XX[/anchor]Tatooine ID Tent[glow=purple]Download What it does: Gives your Tatooine ID Tent a new look! Larce's Note: Will effect only Tatooine based ID Tents. Credits: Moonz174 Credit Link:www.swgawakening.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]YY[/anchor]Tatooine Shuttle Port[glow=purple]Download What it does: Gives your Tatooine Shuttle Port a new look! Larce's Note: Will effect all Shuttle Ports on Tatooine, and Lok. Credits: Moonz174 Credit Link:www.swgawakening.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]ZZ[/anchor]Tatooine Small House[glow=purple]Download What it does: Gives your Tatooine Home a new look! Larce's Note: Will effect all Small Homes on Tatooine, and Lok. Credits: Moonz174 Credit Link:www.swgawakening.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]AAA[/anchor]Tatooine Wall Change[glow=purple]Download What it does: Gives your Tatooine Walls a new look! Larce's Note: Will effect several different wall types on Tatooine, and Lok. Credits: Moonz174 Credit Link:www.swgawakening.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]PP[/anchor]Texture Fixes[glow=purple]Download What it does: This fixes the following textures issues inherent with the base game: Composite Armor helmet and bracer 'wire'. Sullustan female markings and face normal map. Trandoshan ridge normal and diffuse textures. Larce's Note: Good little mod that fixes a few annoying texture issues. Credits: Rizler Credit Link:www.modthegalaxy.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]BBB[/anchor]Weapon Equipped Mount Fix[glow=purple]Download What it does: Fixes sitting positions for all models on/in vehicles. Larce's Note: Fixes stance of players when weapons are equipped. Credits: Eastwind Credit Link:www.swgemu.com Screenshots\Video: http://i.imgur.com/cwFmyVSl.png' alt='IMGUR>'> [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]DDD[/anchor]X31 Landspeeder[glow=purple]Download What it does: Gives your X-31 a new look! Larce's Note: Pimp my ride, Mos Eisley edition. Credits: Moonz174 Credit Link:www.swgawakening.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]GGG[/anchor]Audio & Music modifications All UI Sounds Muted[glow=purple]Download What it does: Mutes all UI sounds. Larce's Note: Gets rid of it all, including that annoying typing noise in the chat box. Credits: Timbab Credit Link:www.swgemu.com Screenshots\Video: N\A [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]HHH[/anchor]Better Music Mod v2.1 [glow=purple]Download What it does: Changes the in-game music. Larce's Note: Large music pack. I would download, and listen to it before installing to see if you like it. Credits: Unknown & Kayliaah Credit Link:www.swgemu.com Screenshots\Video: N\A [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]III[/anchor]NGE Pistol Sounds[glow=purple]Download What it does: Changes the sounds for the sg82, e11 carbine, dl 44 metal and dl44. Larce's Note: Pew Pew Pew! Credits: Matthewstarwars Credit Link:www.modthegalaxy.com Screenshots\Video: [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]JJJ[/anchor]Speederbike True Sounds[glow=purple]Download What it does: Changes the speederbike ( not swoop ) to more realistic movie sounds. Larce's Note: Just the speederbike, nothing else. Credits: mdigger Credit Link:www.modthegalaxy.com Screenshots\Video: N\A [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]KKK[/anchor]Star Wars Galaxies Music Mod[glow=purple]Download What it does: This is a music, and combat sound replacement for some of the original music within SWG. Larce's Note: Large music pack. I would download, and listen to it before installing to see if you like it. Credits: Syro Tantor (kettemoor) Credit Link:www.strategyinformer.com Screenshots\Video: N\A [goto=D]Download List[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]LLL[/anchor]SWG Audio Restoration Project [glow=purple]Download What it does: From Author's post on www.modthegalaxy.com: Quote A foreword, this does not bring drastic changes to the music. This is my attempt to add back in some of the high frequencies that were lost during the compression of the game music (and eventually sounds if all goes well). To notice the changes you will most likely have to have at least external speakers or headphones (not in monitor or laptop). I have been playing SWG and SWGEmu since the very beginning and have always found that the music is a huge part of the experience. As time passed and my audio knowledge and setup improved I began to notice that while the audio compression in SWG was not bad, it wasn’t exactly the best either. Ok now on to the good stuff. In general the sounds for SWG are compressed down to a 128 CBR MP3 which was great for the time the game was made. A few of the tracks were even compressed using custom encoder settings so the frequencies above 16 kHz didn’t get removed which is great! But the problem are tracks such as this one: This is track is actually one of the battle defeat sounds that are used. It is relatively short but it is a good example to show my point. The peaks at the beginning are the brass and cymbals and they are actually supposed to peak over 16 kHz. These frequencies are what give them what I can only describe as luster. Without them cymbals crashes sound flat and the brass is missing the edge that it normally has. My goal is to add back in that luster and edge as best as I can using synthesizers and a few other tools giving me this result: Then encoding them using custom settings to create a custom full range (including supra and subsonic which I attempted to synthesize using some prediction algorithms) mp3 giving me this as the final result: For those of you still reading there are a few things you need to keep in mind that you may or may not already know: It is impossible to restore compressed audio to its original state. It will never be the same as it was when it was in the studio before compression! This is just an attempt to synthesize some of what was lost! My equipment and listening environment are not exactly the best. I am a college student currently living in a dorm and even though I have acoustically treated the room as best as possible (Most of the room is seems to be dedicated to it…) the room is by no means a studio. Even when I use my headphones (EQed mostly flat) and not my monitors, slight coloration of the sound is still inevitable. I have listened to all these tracks multiple times but it is also inevitable that I made a mistake and just glossed over it every time. These mistakes could include sounds unintentionally making it into the recording (Windows dings, etc.) or accidentally clipping a part of the track. I have tried my best to avoid this but yet again it could have happened so if you hear any of them please let me know and I will get right on fixing them. I also want to point out that I haven’t listened to all of these tracks ingame, I have tried my best but there are some parts of the game I just don’t play so tell if anything seems off. Now that that is out of the way I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do! -Axium Larce's Note: What Axium said. (lol) Credits: Axium Credit Link:www.modthegalaxy.com Screenshots\Video: N\A [goto=D]Section Top[/goto] | [goto=1]To Directory[/goto] [anchor]E[/anchor] Client & Game Configurations Quote WARNING!This section of the guide should be used carefully! Many of the items in this section can adversely effect your client if done wrong. Try each item one at a time to ensure you don't mess up your game. [align=Right]- Larce [anchor]L[/anchor]SWG memory expansion[align=right][goto=1]To Directory[/goto] Note: Not all operating systems will have the same path, nor will all the icons look the same as this demo. Note: I will not know how\where your paths are exactly, please don't ask. Note: Example here is using Windows 7 Enterprise edition. Note: The Shadowfox Compilation mod has an registry installer that will do this automatically for you. By default SWG only uses 512mb of RAM. This causes client issues many of us are familiar with (rubber-bands, load lag, video jitter, and de-syncs). With this expansion, you can expand the game's RAM to 2Gigs of memory (This is the max due to this being a 32-bit based program). This will help alleviate, but not totally cure these issues. It can also help users who heavily mod SWG with textures, EnB ,and SweetFX mods. 1. Press your Start button and select "Control Panel". 2. In control panel select "System". 3. While in the system options, near the top left you should see "Advance system settings". Click it. 4. You will get a pop-up, select the "Advanced" tab, and then press the "Environment Variables" button. 5. Click the "New" button, you will get a smaller pop-up to enter variables. Type in the following: Click "OK" and your settings should take effect. Text Versions Variable name: SWGCLIENT_MEMORY_SIZE_MB Variable Value: 1024 (for 1Gig) or 2048 (for 2Gigs) Note: if your PC only has 2gigs of memory (usually associated with XP or Vista machines) I recommend using the 1Gig option. Any system using 4gigs or more can easily use the 2Gig option. 6. In-game verification. To verify you have correctly made this change, log into your game. While in game press: Ctrl+shift+G. You should get a pop-up with your client details, the very top line will show you your current FPS and RAM: If you have xxxx/1048 (1gig option) or xxxx/2048 (2gig option) your settings took effect, and your game is now utilizing more memory. [anchor]R[/anchor]EnB & SweetFX options[align=right][goto=1]To Directory[/goto] Quote Recommendation! I recommend using one or the other, not both at the same time. Both tools utilize a lot of the same options, and may come in conflict with another. [align=Right]- Larce [anchor]EEE[/anchor]ENB Series for SWG[glow=purple]Download What it does: Allows you to modify your graphics to enhance\change them. Larce's Note: Recommended for advance users familiar with EnB tools. Credits: Numerous Authors Credit Link:www.enbdev.com Installation Instructions Note: This does not have an installer, you must do this manually. 1. Once downloaded select the files from the download and drag n' drop them into your main client folder. 2. They will drop into the main folder, you may get an overwrite warning as well. Note: Shown is my client folder for reckoning, it will depend on what server you are on. EnB Settings & Functions This has a long list of options, some are turned on by default, others you will need to turn on or off to see their effects: Note: There aren't really any explanations to what any of this is, and why I recommend only use this if your are very familiar with EnB tools already or this just might look like a bunch of goop to you. How to make changes: 1. Each option has a 1 or 0 next to it. 1 = ON 0 = OFF 2. After making your selections, SAVE THE FILE!!!! (Not doing this will not let the new changes take effect) 3. Either log into your game or observe the changes "live" while in game (Yes you can do this while in game!) [anchor]FFF[/anchor]SweetFX 2.0 with ReShade[glow=purple]Download What it does: Allows you to modify your graphics to enhance\change them. Larce's Note: A very user friendly tool (Details below). Credits: CeeJay & Crosfire Credit Link:www.reshade.com Installation Instructions Note: This comes with it's own installer. I HIGHLY recommend using this tool if you have never used Enb\SweetFX tools before as this is much more user friendly than the EnB tool. 1. Select the ReShade Install.exe to start the install. 2. You will get a small pop-up to select your game. Click this button, and search for your client application (NOT Launcher). 3. Example of myself finding the Reckoning application, and selecting it. (Remember, NOT the launcher). 4. Auto-Detect will probably fail, this is alright! Underneath the button, select: Direct3D 9. 5. Success! You have installed the SweetFX Tool into your client folder. SweetFX Settings & Functions Now that you have the tool installed, navigate to your client folder (This will vary depending on what server you are on). Within the client folder, you should now see a new folder named: SweetFX. This folder holds an "options" text file where you can make changes\effects to your client. Within this file you will find many options to choose from: How to make changes: 1. Each option has a 1 or 0 next to it. 1 = ON 0 = OFF 2. After making your selections, SAVE THE FILE!!!! (Not doing this will not let the new changes take effect) 3. Either log into your game or observe the changes "live" while in game (Yes you can do this while in game!) Note: Turning on the HDR option removes the "gray fog" over everything in the game if your looking on how I did it with the screenshots below. Example of what either tool can do. One the left is "Default" SWG, on the right is what happens when you start turning on features: [anchor]K[/anchor]Steam options[align=right][goto=1]To Directory[/goto] If you want to have Steam running (Overlay & Friends List). Follow these steps: 1. While in Steam, look near the bottom left of your interface, you should see the "+ Add a Game" button, click it to see the following: Select the "Add a Non-Steam Game" option. 2. Steam will then scan your PC looking for any programs to add to it, find your emu server, check the box to the left, and then press the "Add Selected Programs" button. 3. You should now see your emu server listed in your games with it's own default page: 4. To create a steam based icon for your emu server, right click the game in your game list, and select "Create Desktop Shortcut" 5. This will generate a desktop icon on your desktop. You will know it's a Steam based one when looking at it's properties. [anchor]S[/anchor]Client options[align=right][goto=1]To Directory[/goto] Note: Client options will usually be an option located on your server's launcher. (Reckoning one demonstrated here): These options can help increase\decrease performance\quality of the game. These options will act differently for each user based on their hardware, although there are some "universal options" one can usually select from: Information - This has details about your PC, and settings. Good way to tell if the game is detecting your hardware properly. Graphics - You can adjust your game resolution here, pixel shader, and windowed mode options. Note: I recommend selecting: Windowed Mode & Borderless Window. This will make alt-tabbing out of the game easier. Sound - There is a wide choice in option settings, this will depend on your hardware for best choice. Game - There are 2 options in here of importance: 1. Skip Intro - Removes the intro video (Scrolling SW text, loud music) ,and will shorten your login to character select screen. 2. Disable Character LoD Manager. This one is recommend for users with higher end PCs. Note: Character LoD manager helps with how much detail your game shows with\on other players (Think a crowded cantina). The more people, the more details, the more strain on your PC\Game. The manager is there to help reduce the load, but if you happen to have a nice PC, this should not be an issue. Advance - 2 options here that may help increase performance (Depends on your situation): Disable World Preloading Disable world preloading will have a in-game "loading in" effect when loading into the game or on a planet. It will decrease load in times dramatically for most users. Why you ask? By default when you load onto a planet you haven't visited during your current play session... the game... loads.... THE ENTIRE PLANET. So when your logging in for the first time, or planet hopping, the game is sitting there loading the entire planet, and it's map into your client. This is what causes some users to have load times of 1-2 minutes. Turning this option off will dramatically decrease load times. Under normal loads (Not loading into a player event of mass PvP), user observed a 65-80% time decrease with this disabled. This is achieved when the option is off, the client will only load what is around you when you load in. This does have one "negative effect" while traveling some items may take a second or two to load (Static world objects), but is usually unnoticeable to most. Disable File Caching Disable File Caching is a HUGE one for anyone who sticks around player cities (Grinding professions, entertainers, doctors). The game will cache information, and textures to allow these items to load faster. The only problem with this is over time this degrades the client as it stores more, and more data over long periods of times. This helps cause desyncs! Turning this option off will help reduce desync issues, but not cure them. This is not recommended for anyone who is playing a character that is "done" and traveling adventure planets a lot. It causes some load issues while traveling long distances especially on adventure planets. I have observed at long distance travel that NPCs (Nest\Random spawns) won't load properly until I'm on top of them, and I don't have time to respond. This can be deadly depending on what you just ran into. [anchor]T[/anchor]In-Game options[align=right][goto=1]To Directory[/goto] Quote Special Note!I can only show you where these options are, there are TONS of these, and they will react differently to each user depending on your hardware. I recommend testing these options one at a time to see what type of impact they will have on your game. [align=Right]- Larce Note: The in-game options can be found under the "wrench" icon on your options bar menu. Note: Many of the options here will have a performance impact on your game, use with caution. Note: Hovering your mouse over an option will explain what it is, and what it does: The following screenshots are what I have set my settings to (Usually to max). These settings might not work for you! This is meant to be a demo of what you can do, and how many options you have: https://www.eqsanctum.com/larce/larceguidephotos/Large%20Logo_zpsmeqxholx.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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