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Title: [FF7PC] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: apz freak on 2012-08-21 08:16:24: APZ Cloud Re-Release FINAL

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/apz_freak/APZCLOUDLOGO1.jpg) (http://www.gamefront.com/files/22158314/apzcloud_FINAL_rar)

---- Download Link - "apzcloud_FINAL.rar" - Mirror 1 - GameFront (http://www.gamefront.com/files/22158314/apzcloud_FINAL_rar)
---- Download Link - "apzcloud_FINAL.rar" - Mirror 2 - MediaFire (http://www.mediafire.com/?808116scyru7980)

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APZ Cloud DLC

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/apz_freak/apzdlc.jpg) (http://www.gamefront.com/files/22378339/apzcloud_DLC.rar)

---- Download Link - "apzcloud_DLC.rar" - Mirror 1 - GameFront (http://www.gamefront.com/files/22378339/apzcloud_DLC.rar)
---- Download Link - "apzcloud_DLC.rar" - Mirror 2 - MediaFire (http://www.mediafire.com/?jifxpjcw8jcaimc)

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No one is more baffled, amused, and humbled by this outpouring of love more than me. And so I thank you fans and supporters for continuing to show interest in something I made a long time ago ;) Really... It means allot. I know it's not me but my Cloud you love ;D That's okay. Enjoy!

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/apz_freak/th_APZCLOUDSCREEN.jpg) (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/apz_freak/APZCLOUDSCREEN.jpg)

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Here's a youtube Leonhart7413 made for me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9glds-dn6wI&feature=plcp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9glds-dn6wI&feature=plcp)

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I swear I'll complete the New Canon Cloud (http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=11083.0) someday... You can follow it's progress soon at:

http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=11083.0 (http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=11083.0).

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Hey guys! I'd like to see screenshots of APZ Cloud in your game. If you'd be so kind as to screencap em...
POST EM UP HERE in this thread! I'd love to see them :D

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(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/apz_freak/New%20Canon%20Cloud/th_Busterbackground.jpg) (http://apz-freak.50webs.com/Macground.jpg)
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: themateoflink on 2012-08-21 08:30:20: Freaking awesome. Now to put it into the rerelease. You should, like, totally make a chibi version if you ever have the time :D
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: apz freak on 2012-08-21 08:38:36: I originally released him in 2008, and his popularity remains to this day. I failed everyone by not making him 100% my own work. (Pretty much 97% all mine though) I used a ripped texture from Dissidia... for shame... So.. I figure why not!? I'll repaint the face and all those e-mails I keep getting will hopefully be quelched for a while. Here he is!

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/apz_freak/BattleSheet.jpg)(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/apz_freak/Comparison-1.gif)

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I already did make a chibi... 4 years ago... Sadly no.. I will not do anything more with APZ Cloud ever again, sorry. :|

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/apz_freak/th_Almostchibi.jpg) (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/apz_freak/Almostchibi.jpg)(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/apz_freak/th_APZCloudScreenshot5.jpg) (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/apz_freak/APZCloudScreenshot5.jpg)(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/apz_freak/th_APZCloudScreenshot6.jpg) (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/apz_freak/APZCloudScreenshot6.jpg)(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/apz_freak/th_APZCloudScreenshot7.jpg) (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/apz_freak/APZCloudScreenshot7.jpg)

Look forward to my New Canon Cloud (http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=11083.0)
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: themateoflink on 2012-08-21 08:42:27: Truly a shame, but seeing as you've sunk so much time into this, completely understandable.
Also, I seem to recall using that one and the original APZ cloud before it got so difficult to find for such reasons.
I love it as a graphics upgrade though. Looks amazing; the only reason I ask for chibi is because I just prefer it and can't understand why people like to have full size outside of battle haha.

EDIT: Iactually completely misunderstood what this was, didn't realise this was the original APZ Cloud; god, going on 4 hours sleep for 24 hours is not a good idea for me. Still love it regardless.
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: Nightmarish on 2012-08-21 09:04:01: It's a redone version of APZ Cloud.
I also can't wait for the new Cloud as i don't fancy the face of this one that much, looks too much as a little kid :|
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: whitERaven on 2012-08-21 09:12:01: Nice, now we have a legal APZ cloud model..Got to agree with nightmarish, indeed this one looks younger I think, but the previous cloud's face also looks like a kid but people loved it. can't wait for the new canon cloud, now a tifa model of this quality would be a nice addition..
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: Tenko Kuugen on 2012-08-21 09:15:19: This should be put into bootleg immediately ( for 0040 )
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: KaidenJames on 2012-08-21 09:16:27: That chibi model is seriously sweet. Man, if all the chibi models were done like that it would be amazing. Fantastic work as always. Thanks APZ!
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: apz freak on 2012-08-21 09:45:27: You're welcome guys! ;D Although I never released that chibi and the files are long gone now... All I have left are those screenshots. ALLOT of vert pulling, and then hair yanking trying to get the eyes to blink (It's totally awesome)

But yes... I'd like to see screenshots of APZ Cloud in your game. If you'd be so kind as to screencap em... POST EM UP HERE in this thread! I'd love to see them :D

Aali's gfx driver, old original gfx driver... I don't care. I wanna see em! ;)

---p.s.Also note... Since I used ImagetoTex, the bitmap quality in this download is better than the old APZ Cloud's download

My one gripe, that I totally didn't catch until now... Is that his belt has ends on both sides of his hip...? I thought I spent time fixing that at some point? It's fixed in the whole UNchopped up model with some tricky uvs... OH WELL! I don't think it'll bother folks that much. But I suppose I'll fix it if I get a flood of emails asking me to... I don't expect that to happen though. I'd rather point it out before someone else does. For this download I didn't edit the models in anyway, the uvs present are the same ones from the original download. The only difference is the new texture
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: LeonhartGR on 2012-08-21 10:05:13: I wish ulgp gui 0.5 doesn't cause any troubles. I'll try to make a quick video with the old and new model.

*ok I used Aali's to avoid issues...

For some reason sometimes game freezes in battles (before installing APZ and after messing with ulgp 0.7... so it's not it's fault)... it must be due to previous compilation with ulgp 0.7 I don't know what went wrong. I'm recording the new Cloud now.

*exporting

*uploading
(after your release the forum servers crashed due to excessive traffic)

OLD AND NEW APZ CLOUD COMPARISON (http://youtu.be/9glds-dn6wI)

I know it's lame caz I needed to export something quick so I will be proud of any trolling! Oh and it will take me some seconds to put captions for OLD and NEW APZ Cloud... Enjoy!

Ok... uploaded! Press on the title above to go to the link.
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: freshness82 on 2012-08-21 16:12:36: I've only been following the progress of this new cloud model for about two weeks since I decided to see what the ff7 modding scene was like and discovered the coveted original APZ model was gone for good, so I'm really glad to see that it made it's way back online with the updated face texture. The model does not disappoint either. That being said, I know very well the power of z brush being in the industry myself, so I can't wait to see the new and improved canon Cloud. Keep up the amazing work!
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: themateoflink on 2012-08-21 17:05:38: (http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/167/2012082100005.jpg)
(http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/6448/2012082100002.jpg)
(http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/2120/2012082100001.jpg)
Some screens, as requested. From the rerelease if anyone cares.
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: dkma841 on 2012-08-21 18:12:15: I actually prefer this new version more it looks more well clean and also goes for the hair? Did you touch the hair or was it always like that? dunno to me the old version the hair seems fuzzy for some reason
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: apz freak on 2012-08-21 18:39:48: Quote from: e1sunz on 2012-08-21 18:12:15
I actually prefer this new version more it looks more well clean and also goes for the hair? Did you touch the hair or was it always like that? dunno to me the old version the hair seems fuzzy for some reason

Exact same as last time. Only this one has a higher quality texture
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: BloodShot on 2012-08-21 19:23:39: Nice job man. Glad to see it's back.

I'm sure someone could take a crack at a chibi version if they really want it anyway, as long as they get your permission to release.
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: KaidenJames on 2012-08-21 22:40:47: Quote from: BloodShot on 2012-08-21 19:23:39
Nice job man. Glad to see it's back.

I'm sure someone could take a crack at a chibi version if they really want it anyway, as long as they get your permission to release.

I LOVE that chibi version. I hope someone does take a crack at it! I really wish I knew how to do this type of stuff.
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: omega res novae on 2012-08-21 23:21:45: i converted apz freak's new model to a field model. all credit goes to apz for the model all i did was convert battle to field. sword on back to come.
http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=13492.0 (http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=13492.0)
anyone working on a field conversion feel free to continue. i am not the best and i am aware of that. check out my conversion and if you can do better let me know and ill update my link to yours
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: LeonhartGR on 2012-08-22 00:34:20: Quote from: squall8cloud7 on 2012-08-21 23:21:45
sword on back to come.

Oh God! You act before I think! Can it be the dirty buster sword! That is great and I wish APZ has no problem with that! It seems this model has become viral now...:D APZ we love you man! Have you seen my video?
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: Buster Swd on 2012-08-22 01:28:29: Can you upload a mirror on mediafire please ? My pc can't download at gamefront for some reason.
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: apz freak on 2012-08-22 01:36:37: Quote from: squall8cloud7 on 2012-08-21 23:21:45
i converted apz freak's new model to a field model. all credit goes to apz for the model all i did was convert battle to field. sword on back to come.
anyone working on a field conversion feel free to continue. i am not the best and i am aware of that. check out my conversion and if you can do better let me know and ill update my link to yours

You know what? I've told people not to do that in the past... But what the heck... If you can make a chibi field model that matches the pictures of the chibi I made. I'll support it. But only if it's a reasonable facsimile of the one I made... I'll leave this one to you guys if you really want it :)

Sorry I never pm'd you back but it's usually full of simple requests for APZ Cloud and I just don't have time to go through them all.

@Leonhart7413 I did see your youtube thanks buddy ;) I'll add it to the first post on this thread for all to see.
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: omega res novae on 2012-08-22 01:46:17: your buster sword has the same texture id as all of millenia weapons. if people try to use millenias weapons either your buster sword wont work or all of millenias wont depending on what texture was added last because they try to pull the texture from the same place. millenia made a complete set and contains by far the best models for alot of swords and if it comes down to it i believe people will use millenias weapon set over your buster sword. i did the work for you to change this and make your models more compatible with no extra work of the end user.

edit
p.s. thank you for allowing the field model. and thank your for your time and energy spent on this. many of us are grateful to have someone of your caliber modding here
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: LeonhartGR on 2012-08-22 01:51:41: Quote from: apz freak on 2012-08-22 01:36:37
I'll leave this one to you guys if you really want it :)

We do and thank you for that! You are a legend already :P :P (how more of "sucky sucky" I have to be :D) all credit goes to you and the awesome APZ Cloud anyway!

@squall8cloud7 Thank you man!
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: apz freak on 2012-08-22 02:25:56: Alright alright... 8) I'll take Squal8Cloud7's suggestion... And also fix that uv problem on his right hip (It bugs me :x And I've gotten 3 kind e-mails telling me they found it) So I might as well fix it.

This is it though! I'll make ONE last update to APZ Cloud before I move on. I have a great many things that I need to spend my focus on.

So if there's any comments, concerns, suggestions before I poke at it again tonight... I'll take it all in in about 5 or 6 hours from now... And post a FINAL release. After that it's up to you guys where it goes from there.
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: omega res novae on 2012-08-22 02:45:17: thank you :) i know its bothersome now but itll be worth it later. because people will have and post less problems with it. the link i sent you is the same as your download with the changes i put in. the changes i listed is it. there is nothing hidden in those files. if you have any questions feel free to pm me if i can help i will
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: apz freak on 2012-08-22 05:15:46: Oh hey! Who locked the New Canon Cloud thread? Or should I just... make a new one when I start working on it... then...?
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: Tenko Kuugen on 2012-08-22 06:10:54: You're doing another Cloud? I haven't read the OPs in a while, so what exactly is that one for?
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: apz freak on 2012-08-22 07:34:24: Read the first post in the "APZ New Canon Cloud" Thread: http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=11083.0 (http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=11083.0)

It's going to be a completely different and new Cloud made by me with the knowledge and skills I have accrued at Art School studying Media Arts and Animation. When I made APZ Cloud... that was the first character model I EVER made... And NOW I'm twelve times the digital artist I was back then.

So... Whoever locked it must have thought I meant the thread to be about the re-release of APZ Cloud... Nope... It was an after-thought to hold people until I get around to making "New Canon Cloud" (Which hopefully won't be too long, we'll see)

But I'd like to store my progress in that thread, otherwise it's kind of a huge waste of a thread, that's interesting, but only there to prematurely announce my after-thought of repainting the texture for APZ Cloud. I didn't "remake" APZ Cloud... He exists exactly the way he was in the download I set up in 2008, only with minor fixes to him and the same texture with a face I painted from scratch...

So... If a mod would be so kind as to unlock that thread I'm not done with it yet :D Pretty please? And if not, for whatever reason... I'll just go ahead and make a new one I suppose...?

<Another note>

I POSTED THE FINAL RELEASE

That's it... I will NOT work on APZ Cloud anymore...

Well Squall8Cloud7... I couldn't get your edit to work without each battle starting with red letters saying "ERROR: could not open file CLOUD.T09" over the battle dialogue... So sorry man :| I didn't include that fix of your in the final release. But if you make a thread detailing what to do... I think that would benefit anyone wanting to use other weapon packs with my model! ;) So it's not all bad buddy. But thanks for trying.

But I DID fix the thing that bothered me about the pelvis piece :D That's it folks!

Look forward to New Canon Cloud ;D I'm almost positive that he'll be less popular and definitely less infamous... But it's alright. I WANT to do it... And he'll look amazing! Look to the future, not at the past...

"To infinity... and BEYOND!"

</Another note>
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: apz freak on 2012-08-22 08:12:37: APZ Cloud Re-Release FINAL

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/apz_freak/APZCLOUDLOGO1.jpg) (http://www.gamefront.com/files/22158314/apzcloud_FINAL_rar)

---- Download Mirror 1 (http://www.gamefront.com/files/22158314/apzcloud_FINAL_rar)
---- Download Mirror 2 (http://www.mediafire.com/?808116scyru7980)

--Message to mods: Don't lock this thread yet! At least wait until it's been dead for a while. And if possible... UNlock the New Canon Cloud thread... Because it's not finished yet... It's barely started project-wise--
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: LeonhartGR on 2012-08-22 11:00:53: Such a wonderful "wake up" with updates! I've been monitoring your Canon Cloud since a long time... go for it! I think the missing texture thing is normal...
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: EQ2Alyza on 2012-08-22 16:03:45: Hey APZ, I am wondering....

With your focus now on the New Canon Cloud, do you think you will ever do a New Canon Tifa/Barret/Aeris/Yuffie/Cait/Red/Vincent/Cid ? No single artist/team has ever worked on all the Main Characters before, and it would be neat and innovative to see a project like that. Currently, mods for main characters don't match in art style between the different artists who do them individually.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: LeonhartGR on 2012-08-22 18:12:01: That would be wonderful!!!
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: apz freak on 2012-08-22 21:53:47: I'll leave that one for you guys :) There's only so much I can do. And I have college to graduate from, a portfolio to fill, and a career to start. I don't have time to do the other characters even though I want to.

If I do another character it'll be Sephiroth.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: EQ2Alyza on 2012-08-22 22:25:30: You are doing the right thing with college and your career. I remember the days when I had no free time due to my studies, so I understand. Good luck to you sir :)
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: magochocobo on 2012-08-22 23:08:50: Thanks for this new model!!!
:)
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: omega res novae on 2012-08-22 23:20:59: alright ill do a quick step by step process. btw apz i apologize if i was disrespectful and rude on your threads or by pm. i tried with my changes no error. my guess is you copy and pasted the files in with yours after you fixed the belt thing with your model.

by default a character battle model only allows the use of 2 textures. 2 textures is very limiting with the wide variety of weapons and models available. the max is 10. even if youre only going to use 5 textures set it to 10 because there are no negatives in doing so. in kimera you will get error messages if you dont have a texture file in each spot but they wont mean anything. itll say it cant load a certain texture file but if you arent using a texture in that spot its perfectly fine. paraphrase. "i cant find the thing your not using"

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open pcreator click options click battle model click file click open battle hrc go into the folder where the model is saved and open the hrc in this case there are two hrcs because cloud uses two battle models in the game. the hrc files are RTAA and SIAA a window will pop up that says "set the number of battle textures please enter a positive integer" type 10 click ok repeat the last couple steps for the second hrc your done you can close pcreator
CHANGING TEX ID FOR THIS NEXT PART TO WORK YOU HAVE TO DO THE STEPS ABOVE OR IT WONT LOAD THE TEXTURE
the buster model as it is now is not compatible with millenias weapons. if you try to use them together apz's buster or the rest of millenias will fail. the reason why is they have the same texture id, tex id1 or rtad. so when used they both look for their texture in the same place. if you use apz's cloud and buster when you install millenias weapons (except for millenias buster) millenias texture will overwrite apz's texture for his sword. so now when apz's sword loads its texture itll be using millenias texture file and look all funky. the only way to fix this is to change the tex id of the weapons. its faster and easier to change it on a single sword than 16 swords. step by step how to change tex id. i recommend using tex id 5. heres a link to my playlist going through the whole process. http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB12DCEA5B3EAC475&feature=plcp (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB12DCEA5B3EAC475&feature=plcp)

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open biturn find your files convert rtck to a .3ds convert rtad to a .bmp close biturn in your file browser copy and paste rtad (the original file not the .bmp)to make an extra. rename the extra from "rtad" to "rtah" rtah is the file for tex id5 you need these 3 files. rtck.3ds, rtad.bmp, and rtah. sometimes biturn wont name the file correctly but its easier to keep track of if you make sure name matches or make sure you know what these 2 fies are called open pcreator open rtck.3ds in pcreator at the top last option on the right is a dropdown list click it click rtck - 0 click options click battle model click view click uv coords click the box for flip y exit the window click file click open bitmap open rtad.bmp click edit click texture id window pops us. type 5 click ok save the model as rtck close pcreator copy the rtck you just saved and rtah into the folder with apz's model. over write any files. open kimera open apz's cloud model. his buster sword will be huge this is normal. it should also be textured. double click the huge sword window pops up. resize x, y, and z type 10 for all three. rotate on z axis type 180 click apply changes. click save model. save it as rtaa. save again this time as siaa.if done correctly the sword will use texture id5 and use rtah instead of rtad. the files you changed would be rtck and rtah. also sick and siah.

apz with your permission. ill upload the the sword with the tex id changed. the files included would be rtck,rtah, sick and siah. then you can include the link in your OP. theres not point in people having to do this lengthy process
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: apz freak on 2012-08-22 23:31:27: Again thanks guys :) And Squall8Cloud7 don't worry I'm not offended. I just don't think it'd be a good idea to release my work if it's trying to open other weapon mods that aren't in the download package I provided them. If they use my mod, and no others, that message would show up.

I suggest posting this little tutorial you just wrote on a new thread. But if you please not upload the entire package, just the sword with ID changed for your tutorial :) I think people would appreciate that.

I assume allot of people that download it aren't a part of this forum and don't know most of this stuff. I'd rather make a simpler product that doesn't confuse the casual downloader.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: omega res novae on 2012-08-23 00:04:40: here you go. .zip contains a readme, texture, and model with new tex id.

http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=13492.0 (http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=13492.0)
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: apz freak on 2012-08-23 05:54:34: Quote from: squall8cloud7 on 2012-08-23 00:04:40
here you go. .zip contains a readme, texture, and model with new tex id.

I appreciate it bro ;) But I'll be honest... I myself may never use it. If you would be so kind as to not have that link in this thread and create your own post for it please.

On another note APZ Cloud has been downloaded almost 200 times since I released him 2 days ago
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: omega res novae on 2012-08-23 11:13:20: the field model i converted has been downloaded 60 times. in the next day or 2 ill change the hips to the new ones and update the link. ill remove the link as well and put it in the same thread as above
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: KuroiNeko94 on 2012-08-24 14:41:13: This is an epic work of art. Like you apz freak I'm an art student and your work on the apz cloud models for a game such as this is really quite inspiring. And I'd like to thank your for such a great model and wish you the best with your future studies and career!
I'm new at this (modding) soooo, I'm not quite sure if this is possible or not but would it be possible to make a patch file for all of Cloud's Weapons using your Buster Sword? This way your great design/concept of the Buster Sword won't go to waste as soon as you get a better weapon for him :|
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: omega res novae on 2012-08-24 14:49:37: its being worked on to make an installer for clouds weapons. Iu bootleg definately. Idk about standalone or umi. Endgoal is mix and match diffent weapons from each set.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: KuroiNeko94 on 2012-08-24 16:35:15: Whoa, wait sorry I just got confused for a second there, please don't mind any stupidity from me as I'm completely unaware of this whole modding scene. So what you just told me is that if I bootleg configure my FF7 install I'm able to use apz freak's Buster Sword image as the image for all of Cloud's weapons?
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: freshness82 on 2012-08-24 19:00:17: I likewise wouldn't mind use the apz buster sword texture in place of every cloud sword in the game, and it would probably be as easy as copying the apz buster sword file and renaming it to individually replace all the other sword files. There might be a bit more work than that, make sure they are all pulling the right textures, but I think it would give the intended effect.

Does anyone know all the file names for the different swords? I assume they are in the battleLGP? That would be a tremendous help to anyone who just wants to do this kind of mod for themselves.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: omega res novae on 2012-08-24 20:21:41: i misunderstood your question. No bootleg doesnt do that. To use the apz buster sword for all models there are 2 methods. The buster sword is rtck. Copy and paste it so u have 16 total. Rename them from rtck to rtcz.. Dump ur battle lgp, add them,then encode the lgp. The model decides the texture and because they would all b the same model they pull their texture from the same place. method 2 is with wall market. Load ur kernel. Go to the weapons tab. Tell all the weapons to use the first model.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: Kuraudo-Sutoraifu on 2012-08-31 07:19:50: Hi Mr. Apz. I'm a noob on this stuff.. Just asking, does this mod includes the sword? I think it looks like from Millenia+Mike cloud sword.

Thanks for this anyway. :)
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: apz freak on 2012-08-31 08:03:43: :) This download comes with the sword I made for it. It's in the screenshots on the first post of this thread :D
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: ff7maniac on 2012-09-02 05:01:48: where are you found this tifa model i want it:O:P lol
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: LeonhartGR on 2012-09-02 14:40:55: Quote from: apz freak on 2012-08-21 08:16:24

Desktop Background 2560X1440

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/apz_freak/New%20Canon%20Cloud/th_Busterbackground.jpg) (http://apz-freak.50webs.com/Macground.jpg)

It has become my wallpaper too ;)
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: omega res novae on 2012-09-03 22:05:37: what are the differences for this model and your previous? i know face texture is different but are the uvs and actual model the same
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: apz freak on 2012-09-03 23:29:22: It is absolutely the exact same files that I released originally. Only this time I updated the entire texture to a 24bit bitmap and repainted the face. Also I fixed an issue with mirrored UVs on the pelvis piece, but that's it.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: archerxtreme on 2012-09-05 15:41:09: You know what...i'm gonna use this over the makeshift one i made!....now all we need is a new Tifa.....bit disappointing that only Barret and Cloud models are being released left and right.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: ff7maniac on 2012-09-09 03:50:04: yeahhh! a new tifa models:D
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: whitERaven on 2012-09-10 05:43:02: Quote from: archerxtreme on 2012-09-05 15:41:09
You know what...i'm gonna use this over the makeshift one i made!....now all we need is a new Tifa.....bit disappointing that only Barret and Cloud models are being released left and right.

I agree.. this model is really good, the barret model by timu is also well done, we really need a tifa that will match this models in quality somehow the tifa models available here dont fit in with those two.. a bit off topic but do you know of any available unfinished tifa model that we can continue to work on..?
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: freshness82 on 2012-09-10 06:04:41: I think Grimmy's Tifa is actually really good, best complete one I've seen, and also one of the few legal Tifa models I've seen on the net period. You could always start with those files and work on a retex like you did with the barret model?
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: whitERaven on 2012-09-10 06:36:39: OK, thanks a lot I'll do that..
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: apz freak on 2012-09-10 07:41:29: Quote from: whitERaven on 2012-09-10 05:43:02
I agree.. this model is really good, the barret model by timu is also well done, we really need a tifa that will match this models in quality somehow the tifa models available here dont fit in with those two.. a bit off topic but do you know of any available unfinished tifa model that we can continue to work on..?

The only one I like so far is the one made by a dude who I provided reference photos to. He built the model very quickly, and never came back
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: whitERaven on 2012-09-10 08:46:13: I think I saw that in WIP thread but it never got textured if i remember correctly.. It would be really nice we can get our hands on that model though that dude disappeared from this forum already.. so APZ what are your plans for your next projects? will you consider the other main characters?? I really like your style with models..
Title: Re: [REL] !!!!APZ Cloud!!!! ~*]--(RE--RELEASE!!!)--[*~
Post by: Datapack on 2012-09-17 11:41:25: Quote from: themateoflink on 2012-08-21 17:05:38
(http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/6448/2012082100002.jpg)
(http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/2120/2012082100001.jpg)
Some screens, as requested. From the rerelease if anyone cares.
Who made this Tifa model?
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: obesebear on 2012-09-17 13:13:07: That's the kindgdom hearts 2 head on what is likely a custom Jedi Knight Academy body.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: whitERaven on 2012-09-18 03:39:21: I think that tifa was made a guy named zerox, you can still see it in the biglist of mods by pitbrat, but there are no links to it if i remember correctly..
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: ManuBBXX on 2012-09-18 11:39:21: Yes it is
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: Datapack on 2012-09-19 10:47:03: Thank you white, does any1 know the specific files for the sword alone?
Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: DEFIANT on 2012-09-19 14:55:48: Quote from: Datapack on 2012-09-19 10:47:03
Thank you white, does any1 know the specific files for the sword alone?
Thanks in advance!
http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=13613.0
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: Datapack on 2012-09-19 15:28:21: Glad you took the time to try and help me but i REALLY ment what are the specific files of the sword. (from aaaa to smda)
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: DEFIANT on 2012-09-19 17:26:43: rtaf
rtck

These are all I needed to change clouds sword. It was in that linked post.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: Datapack on 2012-09-19 17:46:10: That didnt work for me, i dont see the hilt or the sword...
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: DEFIANT on 2012-09-19 19:57:30: Quote from: Datapack on 2012-09-19 17:46:10
That didnt work for me, i dont see the hilt or the sword...
Where did you get those files? That sword in question I extracted from these models:
http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=10512.0

I've been using those since I showed up here. If the sword appears all white, you need to use Beta PCreator v0.85b and follow the instructions for apzbustertexid5 http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=13492.0. Change rtaa and siaa both to 10.

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open pcreator click options click battle model click file click open battle hrc go into the folder where the model is saved and open the hrc in this case there are two hrcs because cloud uses two battle models in the game. the hrc files are RTAA and SIAA open rtaa a window will pop up that says "set the number of battle textures please enter a positive integer" type 10 click ok repeat the last couple steps for siaa your done you can close pcreator
Mind you I'm not sure what the hell I'm even doing with the change, but it works. Maybe some else, more knowledgeable then I, provide you with a more technical explanation as to why.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: Datapack on 2012-09-19 20:07:09: The files are from the re-released APZ Cloud.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: DEFIANT on 2012-09-19 20:42:34: So are you wanting just the sword, or are you trying to use this model and the sword does not appear? I'm lost.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: Datapack on 2012-09-19 20:49:32: I just want the sword :)
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: DEFIANT on 2012-09-19 20:57:52: Quote from: Datapack on 2012-09-19 20:49:32
I just want the sword :)
EDIT: Link removed by request of omega res novae/squall8cloud7. Look to already supplied links and content in this forum. It's all there.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: Datapack on 2012-09-20 05:35:09: Sweet! That fixed it for me, thanks!
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: DEFIANT on 2012-09-20 14:40:31: No worries, glad I could help.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: JLOUTLAW on 2012-09-24 16:13:24: I noticed some people were wanting this Apz Cloud to be in the Soldier 1st Class colors. I did some modifications and now he is workable in battles, in the field, and on the world map, as you can see. With Apz' permission I will post the link on here.

Screenshots:

(http://i.imgur.com/nFhUi.gif)
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: whitERaven on 2012-09-25 02:23:09: Sorry for being a noob but what do you mean by soldier first class colors?? is it the colors on the end of crisis core cloud??
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: JLOUTLAW on 2012-09-25 03:04:00: In Soldier, the uniforms have different colors based on rank. 3rd Class was blue, 2nd was purple, and 1st was black. Cloud was wearing a 1st class uniform all through FFVII since it takes place not even a month after the end of Crisis Core.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: freshness82 on 2012-09-25 04:00:48: It is true, even in the epilogue video of cloud in crisis core, it seemed like he had the black uniform on, albiet slightly modified from what zack dressed on him during the nibelhiem escape, but why do you suppose squaresoft(at the time) made cloud wear the blue uniform in all the fMVs, as well as make his field and battle model blue? And instead of messing with the established colors and storyline, they could have very simply made the in game uniform, as well as the final cutscene uniform have more of a blue tint. Now there is also this confusion about what is really the story.

My personal taste for my current playthrough, since I can't change my FMVs, is to at least have the field and battle models with similiar colors, so the transition isn't quite so jarring. To each their own though, that's the awesome thing about mods!
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: whitERaven on 2012-09-25 06:54:28: I see.. lol didn't know there was a meaning to the color of their uniform.. good thing I didn't make pink cloud texture, that would make him rank higher than a 1st class lol..
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: apz freak on 2012-09-25 10:01:29: I would think Square's color explanation can be addressed in the fmvs of Crisis Core. The fact that Zacks first rank uniform was dark grey or black in the game was purely for a stylish gameplay asthetic reason. He's not wearing "black" in the fmvs. But dark blue, Cloud's always shown wearing dark blue.

I made the "Dark Cloud" for fun because Cloud and Link share a common spot in my head for some reason (Dark Link, get it)

Alright fine. I've been asked enough. I'll set up a DLC package with a Dark Cloud and the black uniform since it's so heavily requested. (But I'm not calling it "First Class Uniform" because it's not... It's just black)
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: whitERaven on 2012-09-25 10:15:39: I think Omega released your cloud model with black uniform, I did not download the file though so I'm not sure..

Its in Here I think.. http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=13492.0
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: omega res novae on 2012-09-25 10:45:42: not quite. just a texture and batch file that will change the texture of the battle model and buster swd's field models from blue to black. i didnt put up any more models than there already are.

Btw adding to apz cloud. nice thanks apz freak
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: whitERaven on 2012-09-25 12:06:09: Ah.. my bad, I thought it was a model release..

anyway a release of black uniformed cloud would be nice seeing that a lot of people's looking for it.. so will it be posted here or in a new thread??
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: JLOUTLAW on 2012-09-28 20:30:49: (http://i.imgur.com/nFhUi.gif)
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: LeonhartGR on 2012-09-30 19:57:41: Sorry I'm gonna break the rules and spam this since I believe some of us will agree... (not taken it for granted though :P )

"I would be glad to watch an Aeris model from you Sir! Similar to CC's face but close to the original clothes. I believe it would come out awesome with your texturing skills!"
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: apz freak on 2012-10-03 23:33:09: Okay... Due to popular request I created a DLC Package for you ;)

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/apz_freak/apzdlc.jpg) (http://www.gamefront.com/files/22378339/apzcloud_DLC.rar)

---- Download Mirror 1 (http://www.gamefront.com/files/22378339/apzcloud_DLC.rar)
---- Download Mirror 2 (http://www.mediafire.com/?jifxpjcw8jcaimc)
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: omega res novae on 2012-10-04 00:20:34: your texture is more blue that the one on my thread. the texture i have is black pants , black boots, black shirt, vs dark blue. ill update the batch file to add support for those textures
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: Kuraudo-Sutoraifu on 2012-10-09 13:05:30: Hey mr. Apz! I have a question.. May I ask if you still have the chibi Apz Cloud that you did long ago and is it still available for download?
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: apz freak on 2012-10-09 22:53:47: Sorry man. It don't exist anymore. That was 5 computers ago and about 4 years. And I'm not focusing on APZ Cloud anymore, once I get around to making New Canon Cloud (http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=11083.0) I'll make a chibi for that.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: omega res novae on 2012-10-09 23:01:15: when doing the field models for apz cloud buster swd did a chibi but he didnt put much work on it. the link is still on the big list of mods i think.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: ManuBBXX on 2012-10-09 23:33:10: Pretty fun the drak cloud :)
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: Buster Swd on 2012-10-10 05:33:20: Quote from: omega res novae on 2012-10-09 23:01:15
when doing the field models for apz cloud buster swd did a chibi but he didnt put much work on it. the link is still on the big list of mods i think.
Actually I didn't know much about modelling then.I'm planning to put more work into it after I learn how to make the apz cloud field model blinking.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: apz freak on 2012-10-10 05:36:38: Ask weeemus, he told me... (And I don't have the pm anymore...?) Perhaps I'll ask again
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: Buster Swd on 2012-10-10 05:57:23: Thank you mr.APZ.Can you ask weemus to make it more detailed,please?I couldn't understand the tutorials in his thread
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: Aevyr on 2012-10-16 00:08:39: I'm not tech savvy with importing data like this into the Game. Can someone please explain what needs to be done to import this model into the Game? Or at least provide a link to the details? Cuz the Author didn't... Or if he did, I can't find it.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: apz freak on 2012-10-16 00:37:19: I wrote simple instructions in the readme included with the download. I would have included a "for dummies" version if asked, but believe it or not, since 2008 when I first released it.... No one has yet asked for a step by step instructions. (All told it makes for over 10 thousand downloads)

It's in the read me, and requires downloading a program in order to put the files into the battle.lpg. Because it's not legal for me to provide the battle.lpg as a download. Just the modified files.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: Aevyr on 2012-10-16 00:38:40: There was only one file in what I downloaded, but it was't a readme, it just had one file in it.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: apz freak on 2012-10-16 00:48:20: Was it the "apzcloud_FINAL.rar"

That's the file that you should have downloaded. I just check them and it's the correct one. Check to make sure you have the ability to use .rar files.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: Aevyr on 2012-10-16 00:49:40: It was the one at the top of the page. apzcloud_DLC.

Not sure where that other one is I can't find a link for it.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: apz freak on 2012-10-16 00:54:21: Underneath the banner image (the image it's self is a link) Mirror 1 and mirror 2.

The DLC is alternate textures to for the download. You want "apzcloud_FINAL.rar"

edit: I modified the first post to be more obvious to see the links.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: ManuBBXX on 2012-10-19 20:17:39: I have a little weapon texture problem. up to murasame weapon for cloud( in Wutai ), all were ok, but when I bought and equiped murasame, it appears blank, like that screen :
(http://imageshack.us/a/img341/2079/capturebhu.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/341/capturebhu.jpg/)

I have the millenia's pack installed, and also dragon buster.
Does is it particular for the murasame weapon ?
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: omega res novae on 2012-10-19 20:57:41: Id be the guy to ask for that. If ur using the dragon buster as i have it. It replaces the murasame and is texid 2 i think. You have to do the steps in pcreator like in the first post of the apz field model thread. Set textures to 10 that part
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: ManuBBXX on 2012-10-19 23:05:07: Oh yes, true, forgot for that tip.
Thanks omega
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: apz freak on 2012-11-14 11:33:25: Just checked the stats.

900~ish downloads of APZ Cloud (I didn't write the exact count down before I updated it for the last time, but it was about 200~ish)

I graduate soon, and we'll see what happens after that. I may just tackle Cloud and maybe someone else once I go through my character creation run through of practice. Then it's on to my 2D animation talents while I work in the field.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: LeonhartGR on 2012-11-14 15:15:09: APZ! I wish the best of luck to you! Soap opera has taken over my life too... hopefully there's no individual life taken yet... If you come back please consider all possible options to upgrade the game design! I believe you already know you are considered the "IceLaGlace" of final fantasy :P
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: Vgr on 2012-11-15 13:30:46: All the good people have their real lives taking on to them. It seems overwhelming. Can someone explain to me what's that "real life" anyway?

More seriously, real life sometimes is worth more than virtual one. Recently I got an unpaid job (I call that traineeship) in programming for as long as the program isn't done. As I'm typing that's where I'm at. And while on the computer, I still don't have much time.
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: LeonhartGR on 2012-11-15 14:01:20: There's no "real life" in this manipulated society!
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: Vgr on 2012-11-15 14:05:10: Nothing is real! Everything is a lie! Even... this cake! </offtopic>
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: apz freak on 2013-01-17 00:30:56: As much as I appreciate everyone who loves this model...

I must ask the forum posters to please stop making iterations and different versions of my mod.

I never dreamed I'd say something like this... and I cannot and will not stop you. I just ask that if you are interested in this kind of thing... that you use your time building the skills necessary to make your own creations. And not using mine as a base for minor alterations.

Love it, hate it, I've heard it all. This has been a fantastic microcosm of what it's like to make content for mass distribution and fan interaction. I'd rather inspire new talent. Realize, I'm not demonizing any of you. It all comes from an honest place, and I understand that fact. It's flattering ;) In no way am I trying to be negative about this. I'm merely asking kindly to focus your time and effort into more productive things.

PEACE!

-APZ Freak
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: Kyo13 on 2013-01-17 08:15:27: Really no problem APZ, I understood, I don't take it wrong and I respect your point of view. I'm just a newbie on modding and I know many years will be necessaries to have skills allowing me to create a model.

Playing with already existing models is a good start point to understand FF7's structure I think. That's what I done on the very beginning, opening on one hand original model from FF7 and on other hand modified corresponding model. Don't forget many people here aren't modders and don't know anything about 3D programs or even files structure. And there's a lot to understand and assimilate. That's why I respect talented modders and their works.

Understanding FF7's structure and learning Blender or 3DS Max skills is really differents levels skills. So I repeat myself : I don't have took it wrong ! But I'm realistic and know I can forget about it, I will never have sufficient time to do it... That's why I said I will keep it for me and forget...

Just to clarify that everything is ok for me :)
Title: Re: [REL] APZ Cloud (Re-Release FINAL)
Post by: apz freak on 2013-01-17 09:31:25: ;D My advice is this: LEARN FROM IT

I looked at the ripped Kingdom Hearts models and learned more from studying that... than many students at my school learned in almost 2 years! Of course mostly what I learned was better uv laying (which is still pretty wasteful in APZ Cloud ;) ) and texture painting. But it gave me a foundation for seeing in polygons and NOW... I was one of the few at the top of my graduating class. I understand edge-looping and retopology like nobody's business. (Which still puts me at entry level in my industry... But it's a solid foundation to build from)

Soon I'll move into animation and away from video game stuffs... But I learned allot and enjoyed it. Once I finally get my career underway I'll let you guys see the results!

Remember... I'm not amazing, I'm not some super genius, I'm not a master... I merely enjoy what I do... And I like to share the results :) No matter what you do in life.... If you can find a way to enjoy it... You'll have the upper hand! :evil: