tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post5246548389153242529..comments2023-09-04T10:59:57.179+02:00Comments on Otte's workshop: Guide: Creating Texmod Package Files (TPF) for ME Series GamesOttemishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00816302438519189111noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post-56860500586347688382023-05-03T14:30:40.172+02:002023-05-03T14:30:40.172+02:00To open Steam Overlay, press Shift+Tab while in-ga...To <a href="https://www.fixingerror.com/how-to-open-steam-overlay/" rel="nofollow">open Steam Overlay</a>, press Shift+Tab while in-game. The overlay provides access to features such as chatting with friends, browsing the web, and taking screenshots. Additionally, Steam users can customize the overlay's appearance and keybindings to suit their preferences. If the overlay is not working, ensure that its hotkey is set correctly in Steam's settings.Fixing Problemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12929080316591368324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post-47678899850494076592018-07-08T22:00:58.035+02:002018-07-08T22:00:58.035+02:00Indeed, the Mediafire has removed the bat file. Wo...Indeed, the Mediafire has removed the bat file. Would love it if it were to be fixedAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01607869403065176863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post-20464118586012715052018-04-28T09:36:29.136+02:002018-04-28T09:36:29.136+02:00I have no experience with IMVU and Texmod function...I have no experience with IMVU and Texmod functionality, but I assume they are both overlays so if IMVU cannot handle that it might crash. I can't help you further with this issue I'm afraid. You might have more succes with a google search in relation to texmod and IMVU funtioning together.Ottemishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816302438519189111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post-64129145042483284562018-04-28T09:34:48.146+02:002018-04-28T09:34:48.146+02:00This looks like a texture format issue, and / or s...This looks like a texture format issue, and / or switched colour channel information. This has nothing to do with Texmod functionality or anything covered by this guide.Ottemishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816302438519189111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post-50582248801957749662018-04-28T09:33:14.888+02:002018-04-28T09:33:14.888+02:00This is not an issue relating to Texmod and has no...This is not an issue relating to Texmod and has nothing to do with this guide, but I believed I've already touched on this subject with you on Nexus.Ottemishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816302438519189111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post-73690655822080529832018-04-28T09:31:59.810+02:002018-04-28T09:31:59.810+02:00As you say, must be an automated format warning. I...As you say, must be an automated format warning. I can look into adding a mirror download, but it's strange as I can download the file from mediafire, so maybe it has something to do with whether or not you have an account there also? Just conjecture.Ottemishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816302438519189111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post-46729281865790613492018-04-23T18:20:39.636+02:002018-04-23T18:20:39.636+02:00Help me! I tried to use IMVU in the game, but it e...Help me! I tried to use IMVU in the game, but it error when I click Runbrenda sdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14528516694748483365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post-77544795548110110042018-04-21T08:38:23.339+02:002018-04-21T08:38:23.339+02:00Hello, im trying to install the EDI Default outfit...Hello, im trying to install the EDI Default outfit using texplorer. When i found out that the files were not found in the tree because some scanning error, i used texplorer to manually install all the ddses, however, when i extract the tpf files to dds files some of them get the name:<br />MASSEFFECT3.EXE_0xD554AF59_face_diff.dds<br />although what i would need is something like:<br />HMF_HED_PROEdi_Scalp_Spec_0xAE7AC756_Otte.dds<br />How do i fix this?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post-77613731879258910222018-04-03T18:01:01.250+02:002018-04-03T18:01:01.250+02:00I get this warning when I try to grab the texmod b...I get this warning when I try to grab the texmod batches from media fire:<br /><br />"Dangerous File Blocked<br /><br />The file you attempted to download was determined to be dangerous. For your protection, MediaFire does not enable distribution of dangerous files.<br /><br />Still have questions, or think we've made a mistake? Please contact support for further assistance."<br /><br />I sent a ticket in to Media Fire and they replied with: <br /><br />"Hello,<br /><br />Thank you for contacting Mediafire. Unfortunately this file has been blocked as it is infected with a virus. For the security of our servers and our users we cannot allow this file to be downloaded from our website. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.<br /><br />If you have any further questions please let us know.<br />Best Regards,<br />Karen<br />MediaFire | Customer Support"<br /><br />Probably happened because its a Batch file. You could try throwing it up on Mega, Dropbox or Google Drive.Iyosinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18050712661312535815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post-37280050571973009752018-04-02T23:53:46.555+02:002018-04-02T23:53:46.555+02:00This comment has been removed by the author.Iyosinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18050712661312535815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post-83621767864556519612018-04-01T14:17:22.502+02:002018-04-01T14:17:22.502+02:00before read this, I find out alternate solution fo...before read this, I find out alternate solution for fix overbright face texture in ME2 and ME3 (with multiply layer master opacity change). but about ME1 I really have a dipshit and have no idea to fix the blue face overlay. please, any suggestion to fix it ? thanks in advanceAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18239921883662272530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post-67821654726112053862018-03-08T00:34:37.079+01:002018-03-08T00:34:37.079+01:00The download works fine for me =/ Strange!The download works fine for me =/ Strange!Ottemishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816302438519189111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post-22443074055147094702017-06-19T02:31:12.471+02:002017-06-19T02:31:12.471+02:00I usually come here for the bat file and the expla...I usually come here for the bat file and the explanation, but I'm noticing that MediaFire has deleted the .rar file for the bat automation on ethe ME3 paragraph!AngieYangfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09906890929849416499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post-43489693424072451092017-04-05T15:56:14.272+02:002017-04-05T15:56:14.272+02:00This Texmod guide is more geared towards modders, ...This Texmod guide is more geared towards modders, not mod users. For a mod user, you only need to read the section on how to launch.<br />Once you have the exe selected, you can go straight into Package Mode and select which tpf's you want to load. If you have issues loading, check out the FAQ here.<br /><br />Modding ME1-3 is by definition not simple, because it did not have an official toolset. You have several options, either you use Texmod to temporarily apply texture mod TPF files, or you use ME3Explorer to permanently apply them. The .MOD format is specifically for ME3Explorer. <br /><br />You could also use MEM but it requires you convert mods into a format it can use (if I'm not mistaken) so that's not necessarily any easier.<br /><br />My advice would be, test texture mods with Texmod first, then permanently apply them with ME3Explorer. It has an extensive wiki and you can always ask for help onforum.Ottemishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816302438519189111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post-30846869974096783752017-03-31T14:30:47.545+02:002017-03-31T14:30:47.545+02:00Isn't there like a simple mod manager that can...Isn't there like a simple mod manager that can install mods like fall out and skyrim... this sounds to complicated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post-12585671201859755182016-09-03T02:48:23.245+02:002016-09-03T02:48:23.245+02:00Adding the path is good practice for the ME series...Adding the path is good practice for the ME series games, not adding the path has netted me tpf's that didn't work in the past. As to the .def, that's what a tpf spits out when extracted, not what you feed Texmod. Texmod takes .log files in package mode, which you can build as described in the guide.Ottemishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816302438519189111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post-3625155960541865002016-09-03T02:02:41.487+02:002016-09-03T02:02:41.487+02:00This is not enough for other games, though. Every ...This is not enough for other games, though. Every def I've looked at had a black NUL at the end, like you see in a .exe if you open it in NP++. This indicates there is more to it than text. Also the file path is not necessary, at least for some other games. Maybe it is for ME, I don't know for sure. Like Divinity 2, for example:<br /><br />0x359E5A68|3DIVINITY2.EXE_0x359E5A68.tga<br />0x03DB9F5A|3DIVINITY2.EXE_0x03DB9F5A.png<br />0xA1BBDEB9|2DIVINITY2.EXE_0xA1BBDEB9.dds<br />0x6BEA90BF|2DIVINITY2.EXE_0xA1BBDEB9.dds<br />[NUL]<br /><br />This is a .tpf that will work, but I don't know how to add the "black NUL" at the end. This is just a mod I extracted. I also know nothing of hex, so I'll never be able to make a def properly. Not if I don't even know where to look. HxD has always confused the daylights out of me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203936278517412462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147542576063489905.post-54321398464762598442016-06-02T08:16:01.911+02:002016-06-02T08:16:01.911+02:00Hey, for anyone having trouble, I had to use the M...Hey, for anyone having trouble, I had to use the ME3 method for ME1 (for the Origin version). Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03670548890188375069noreply@blogger.com