Questions concerning multi-skins

LGN1 · 03-13-07, 02:37 PM

Hi,

I would like to add some different skins for some merchants, but I am not sure about two things concerning multi-skins.

1.) As far as I understand not all merchants have this option (e.g., NKC3, NAMC, NATF lack the possibility in the stock version). If a merchant has this option, can I add as many skins as I want to this merchant or is the number of skins per ship limited in the *.dat file? If the number is limited how can I find out the limit?

2.) I know Sergbuto offers a modified *.dat for the C3 to use several skins for it. Does such a modified *.dat file also exists for the NAMC & NATF?

Thanks for any help.

Cheers, LGN1

iambecomelife · 03-13-07, 08:16 PM

You can add as many skins as you want but beyond a certain number (I forget exactly how many - about 14 or 15) the skins will repeat and any beyond that amount will not show. I tested this by creating a large convoy of tramp steamers while I was working on the Merchant Variety Pack. Then again, this may have been due to some limitation with the single mission game mode...

I don't know about multiple skins for those two ships. I know the civilian version of the NAMC (NKGN) is multi-skin capable - I made a skin pack for it a long time ago, and it worked fine.

AG124 · 03-14-07, 05:40 AM

If you check UBOAT234's FileFront site, you will find several packs of multi-skinned ships, which include just about every single-skinned stock ship that Sergbuto didn't include in his pack (including the NATF).

You can find it by clicking on my FileFront site in my signature, and looking under "Things I Like" (which I use for linking to other FileFront sites).

Also, UBOAT234 has made the following non-stock ships multi-skinned:

- Iowa class BB, Coastal Tanker.

However, the following ships have been reported to have errors when they were made multi-skinned (all others work fine):

- Elco Torpedo Boat, Vorpostenboot (non-stock).

And the following ships are still single-skinned:

- Southampton class CL (non-stock), Fletcher class DD, Essex class CV (non-stock), Type 36A DD (non-stock), plus maybe some other non-stock vessels that I can't think of right now.

LGN1 · 03-14-07, 11:34 AM

Hi,

thank you very much for the information!

10-15 skins per ship is more
than enough for me. Multi-skins for warships are not very important for me
since I always avoid them and never look at them

Cheers, LGN1

A6Intruder · 03-14-07, 02:31 PM

Are any skins available for the NATF (Tug-Boat)I also look for skins for battleships and other heavy units.Greetings from Germany

ichneumon · 03-14-07, 03:58 PM

You might want to check out the GWX skin pack:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=106823

It is designed to work with GWX but you can just copy the skins you like into your ship folders if you do not use GWX.

A6Intruder · 03-15-07, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichneumon

You might want to check out the GWX skin pack:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=106823

It is designed to work with GWX but you can just copy the skins you like into your ship folders if you do not use GWX.

I know this great piece of Artwork!!!!
But there are no skins for the Tug-Boat, and no singel Skins for the most of the heavy units. I would also like skins for the PT-Boats (Elco/S100)
Greetings from Germany

bigboywooly · 03-16-07, 01:33 PM

The Elco isnt multiskin capable
Neither IIRC is the stock Schnellboot

The GWX Schnellboot has multiple skins
Not sure if there are any plans to convert the Elco or Vosper though

Jimbuna · 03-16-07, 01:43 PM

I think the Vosper is in the offing

ichneumon · 03-16-07, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A6Intruder

I know this great piece of Artwork!!!!
But there are no skins for the Tug-Boat, and no singel Skins for the most of the heavy units. I would also like skins for the PT-Boats (Elco/S100)
Greetings from Germany

The civilian tug boat skins do not change with time so they are not included in the skin pack. However, there are about 15 very nice civilian tug boat skins in GWX. GWX also has an armed tug boat (ATug) which is included in the skin pack but it uses military paint schemes.

Most of the heavy units are not multiskinned so you will need to extract the skin from the dat files included in the skin pack. You should be able to search this forum for instructions on how to do that. Once the tga file is extracted you can rename it and put in your data\TNormal\tex folder and the game will pick it up. Most of the heavy units in the skin pack have excellent new base textures by Fubar. Most also change with time so there is a variety of paint schemes and/or weathering to choose from.

bigboywooly · 03-16-07, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

I think the Vosper is in the offing

Ah cool
Be nice to see them all multi skin one day

Oh Ref

:rotfl:

Jimbuna · 03-16-07, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigboywooly

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

I think the Vosper is in the offing

Ah cool
Be nice to see them all multi skin one day

Oh Ref

:rotfl:

Oh Oh!!...them rollie eyes again

03-13-07, 02:37 PM	#1
LGN1 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,138 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 12	Questions concerning multi-skins Hi, I would like to add some different skins for some merchants, but I am not sure about two things concerning multi-skins. 1.) As far as I understand not all merchants have this option (e.g., NKC3, NAMC, NATF lack the possibility in the stock version). If a merchant has this option, can I add as many skins as I want to this merchant or is the number of skins per ship limited in the .dat file? If the number is limited how can I find out the limit? 2.) I know Sergbuto offers a modified .dat for the C3 to use several skins for it. Does such a modified *.dat file also exists for the NAMC & NATF? Thanks for any help. Cheers, LGN1

03-13-07, 08:16 PM	#2
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,706 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	You can add as many skins as you want but beyond a certain number (I forget exactly how many - about 14 or 15) the skins will repeat and any beyond that amount will not show. I tested this by creating a large convoy of tramp steamers while I was working on the Merchant Variety Pack. Then again, this may have been due to some limitation with the single mission game mode... I don't know about multiple skins for those two ships. I know the civilian version of the NAMC (NKGN) is multi-skin capable - I made a skin pack for it a long time ago, and it worked fine. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

03-14-07, 05:40 AM	#3
AG124 Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,878 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Single-Skinned Ships If you check UBOAT234's FileFront site, you will find several packs of multi-skinned ships, which include just about every single-skinned stock ship that Sergbuto didn't include in his pack (including the NATF). You can find it by clicking on my FileFront site in my signature, and looking under "Things I Like" (which I use for linking to other FileFront sites). Also, UBOAT234 has made the following non-stock ships multi-skinned: - Iowa class BB, Coastal Tanker. However, the following ships have been reported to have errors when they were made multi-skinned (all others work fine): - Elco Torpedo Boat, Vorpostenboot (non-stock). And the following ships are still single-skinned: - Southampton class CL (non-stock), Fletcher class DD, Essex class CV (non-stock), Type 36A DD (non-stock), plus maybe some other non-stock vessels that I can't think of right now. __________________ DOWNLOAD GWX HERE: http://www.thegreywolves.com/index.html

03-14-07, 03:58 PM	#6
ichneumon Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 47 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You might want to check out the GWX skin pack: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=106823 It is designed to work with GWX but you can just copy the skins you like into your ship folders if you do not use GWX. __________________

03-16-07, 01:33 PM	#8
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	The Elco isnt multiskin capable Neither IIRC is the stock Schnellboot The GWX Schnellboot has multiple skins Not sure if there are any plans to convert the Elco or Vosper though __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

03-14-07, 11:34 AM	#4
LGN1 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,138 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 12	Hi, thank you very much for the information! 10-15 skins per ship is more than enough for me. Multi-skins for warships are not very important for me since I always avoid them and never look at them Cheers, LGN1

03-14-07, 02:31 PM	#5
A6Intruder Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 663 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Are any skins available for the NATF (Tug-Boat)I also look for skins for battleships and other heavy units.Greetings from Germany

03-16-07, 01:43 PM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I think the Vosper is in the offing __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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