Instructions
What you may and may not: You may not alter image2igb in any way. All other files provided here can be changed however you like. The source code of Alchemy5ReplaceHex.exe by MrK has been published on his release thread.
General instructions:
Unpack to a new folder, a dedicated batches folder, or directly to the folder containing the files to edit. Only doubleclick the .bat file included in the package (if multiple .bat files are included, the filename should give a clear hint what each does). The batch processes are executed on all files within that folder. You can drag and drop one or multiple files or folders on most BATs, to edit a selection only. Sub-folders are usually ignored.
Get all required tools before using any of these.
Fixing crashes:
Alchemy 5 puts a version number in each igb (in hex it's 09 at offset 2C). No moddable version of the games is compatible with this. MUA PC 2006 is compatible with hex version 08.
MrK created the 2c Hex Replacer that takes care of the problem for MUA.
I recommend to use the discovery nikita488 made: Replace the version in Alchemy itself by copying
this file (thanks UltraMegaMagnus) into [Alchemy installation path]/DLL. Backup the original libIGCore.dll before replacing it. I put a small note to each batch tool, when an automatic hex-replacement is included and no dll has to be replaced.
Hex replacement works for other game versions as well, at least for igb's that have a structural compatibility with them (e.g. loading screens and textures). Manually replace the value in offset 2C to whatever hex version the igb's of the game version are. This has only been tested on loading screens in MUA1 for Wii (Emu).
Alchemy 5 ToolsCredits nikita488, MrKablamm0fish & UltraMegaMagnus
IGB Image Creation for Images Without Models: (loading screens, icons, effect textures)
Requirements: image2igb.exe by nikita488 (included), Alchemy 5, and one of two 2c Hex hacks as noted above.-
Image 2 IGB batch pack by ak2yny and nikita488 - for .jpg, .png, .tga, .dds images
contents:
Loading Screen images to IGB quick convert -
(more info) Image 2 IGB Batch Processing for nikita488's image2igb by ak2yny.
Includes image conversion, optimized for textures without alpha (transparency), i.e. DXT1. This conversion can be changed or removed.
Image 2 IGB Batch for Fonts, optimal for icons and font textures.
Mip Maps option included, change settings to activate. Raven used this for fonts. Fonts might look smoother with it.
Image 2 IGB Batch for Icons, without conversion and only for png images, optimal for icons.
Image 2 IGB Batch for Effect Textures, can work for loading screens - images need to be 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1.
IGB Image Creation for Images With Models: (HUDs, skins, boltons, map models, effect models)
Requirements: Alchemy 5, and one of two 2c Hex hacks as noted above.-
Texture Replacement Method by MrKablamm0fish
(more info) Most optimizations can be run through (batch) commands, but the "Image Replacement Method" from MrK does not work currently.
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Batch Texture Replacement for HUDs same Method by MrKablamm0fish -
Tutorial video - currently for HUDs only
Optionally also change the internal name with Finalizer or in a hex-editor: Replace "hud_conversation" with any internal name.
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Texture Replacement with Raven Setup MUA Material method found by UltraMegaMagnus -
Tutorial video Automatic mode (continue after prompt or set firsttime to false): When done
change the internal numbers of the textures.
Should only be used on models/skins without texture maps (specular, normal, environment/reflection, gloss/emissive).
Works as long as one of the four maps is still unused, but should be done manually.
The Raven Setup MUA Material optimization by nikita488 can be found
here (Package curated by UltraMegaMagnus).
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Batch Adding of Texture Maps for Skins, optimization by nikita488, batch setup by ak2yny. - hex included
Instructions: Expert knowledge necessary!
Tutorial video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8J1ZxSQUnU Open Maps.ini with a text editor and change path, filenames and diffuseMapName to your setup.
For an example how to work with skins consisting of multiple diffuse textures, check Maps2.ini (example for 2 diffuse textures).
Information about each map can be found
here under "UnitIDs that MUA use with some notes".
The optimization is executed on all igb files in the folder that have a diffuse texture with the same name(s).
The Raven Setup MUA Material optimization by nikita488 can be found
here.
Other Useful Tools:Requirements: Alchemy 5, version Hex hack-
Extract Images (version hack is useless here)
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Animation Mixing Tools - version 2 by ak2yny, defogexa, nikita488 and Vicarious Visions.
Thanks to all testers.
Animation Mixing Tools Standalone Version - No Alchemy (2.5 or 5) required.
Animation Extract and Combine by defogexa and nikita488 (original tools).
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Generate Global Color - batch fix black status effects, supports drag&drop -
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Convert igGeometryAttr to igGeometryAttr2 for Xbox 360, PS3, Steam versions of MUA1 (Skins) - Optimization set by BaconWizard17
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Skin-Internal-Name Renamer - Very useful alternative to hex-editing skins. Works only for Alchemy 5 compatible platforms and games (MUA PC, Wii, ?).
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Generate Mipmaps with Finalizer -
settings - by UltraMegaMagnus
All optimization sets (.ini files) can be run through batches OR imported into Finalizer and run there.
Some processes might work with Alchemy 2.5, please report, if you discover that this is the case.
Raven Formats Conversion ToolsCredits nikita488 (python program), NBA2Kstuff (xmlb-compile), BaconWizard17 (conversion script) & MrKablamm0fish (batch codes)
Raven Formats are: xmlb, engb (and other languages, eg. itab, freb, etc), pkgb, boyb, chrb, navb, zsm, and zss.
Requirements: Python 3.8 or later & Raven Formats by nikita488, Optional: xmlb-compile.exe-
Raven Formats Batch Pack by ak2yny. Read the ReadMe for more information.
Thanks to BloodyMares for testing.
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