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Title: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Captain Jean-Luc on May 28, 2011, 01:45:10 AM
You can find all the downloads for this modification at the far bottom of this post, past the demonstration screenshots. I will be uploading detailed comparison shots throughout the upcoming week in order to make the difference more apparent.


What is This Mod?
This modification is designed with the sole purpose of improving select textures (mostly for characters) in Mass Effect 1 and 2. When the game was released, character textures ranged from a resolution of 512x512 to 1024x1024. Because of this, many of the textures appeared to be pixellated or blurry. Much speculation has been thrown around as to why Bioware used these textures when they have sources of 2048x2048, and the most probable argument is the limitations in disc space and texture memory for the Xbox 360.

This mod aims to improve that. My goal was to massively improve character detail while keeping Bioware's fantastic design as intact as possible. Character textures now range from 2048x2048 to 4096x4096, which is 4x more detailed than the default textures. The modification comes in a several flavors, which I will explain below.

How Does this Mod Work?
Because Mass Effect 2 is not very mod-friendly, this mod requires Texmod, which you can download HERE. (http://www.fileplanet.com/205418/200000/fileinfo/Texmod-v0.9b) In order to get Texmod to work with Mass Effect 2, here are some steps for both Retail and Steam customers.

Retail (Disc):

1. Extract Texmod to a separate folder on your hard drive (ex: C:\Program Files\Texmod)

2. Create a sub-folder inside your Texmod folder called "Modifications" (or anything else you'd like, this is just for organizing.

3. To save time in the future, create a shortcut to Texmod's EXE on your desktop.

4. Open Texmod, and click on the folder at the top of the interface.  When it prompts, select masseffect.exe or masseffect2.exe for ME1 and ME2 respectively.  This tells Texmod what game to replace textures for.

5. To load a modification (or several), make sure Texmod is on the "Package Mode" tab, then click on the small folder icon in the center of the interface (directly to the left of "Created By...).

6. Choose what mod(s) you wish to use, then click "Open."

7. Click "Run" and you're ready to go!


Steam Users:

The process is very similar to Retail users, but there a couple steps you'll need to take in order to trick Steam into properly using Texmod.  MAKE SURE STEAM ISN'T RUNNING FIRST.  The steps below will be the trick itself; for the rest, use the steps outlined above:

1. Locate your masseffect2.exe (ex: C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\mass effect 2\Binaries)

2. Create a back-up of the exe and place it in a separate folder, just in case anything goes wrong.

3. Rename masseffect2.exe in "Binaries" to something like "masseffect2texmod.exe" or whatever you prefer.

4. Create a copy of texmod.exe in the ME2 Binaries folder, then rename it to masseffect2.exe so Steam recognizes it when loading the game.

5. Open Steam, then load Mass Effect 2.  Texmod should come up, and you can follow the same steps outlined for "Retail (Disc)" in order to load the mods you want.

What's the Difference Between "Optimized" and "Ultra" Textures?

Optimized

The difference between the two is much as it sounds.  The Optimized Pack is a complete compilation of all 10 Non-DLC squadmates (with Zaeed and Kasumi linked separately).  All characters in the optimized pack use a balance of 1024x1024 and 2048x2048 textures in order to achieve the best balance between quality and performance that I could achieve for this mod.  Exceptions to this are Tali and Garrus, who continue to use 4096x4096 textures.  The reason for this is that those two became very blurry when I lowered their armor to 2048x2048, and the trade-off simply wasn't worth it.

Benefits of the Optimized Pack:

1. Vastly improved loading time over the "Ultra" textures.  I clocked start-up time at just under five minutes, as opposed to the Ultra textures taking anywhere from 12-15 minutes.

2.  Balance between texture resolutions ensures that characters still look very detailed, even at half the resolution of what "Ultra" offers.

3.  In-Game performance appears noticeably smoother and more stable than the ultra-pack, with far fewer framerate dips and reduced loading times.

Ultra

The ultra pack is composed primarily of 4096x4096 textures for armor/body models and a mix of 2048x2048 and 1024x1024 for faces. These textures are the absolute highest quality I could make for this modification, though it does come with a couple downsides.

Known Issues with "Ultra Textures"


1. Because the textures are so high resolution, the Ultra textures have a MASSIVE loading time (anywhere from 10-15 minutes or so, depending on how powerful your system is).

2.  I've noticed stability problems with the ultra pack, resulting in brief game lock-ups.  That said, the game never crashed so it's not game-breaking.


If you can get past those two issues (which appear to be a problem with Texmod itself), then the ultra textures are the highest quality you can get.


Anything Else I Should Know?

As said above, no matter if you chose one modification or 20, optimized or ultra, there WILL be added loading time to start-up of the game.  During this time, the screen will go completely black while Texmod loads the textures.  DO NOT WORRY, as this is entirely normal.  All you need to do is be patient.

Secondly, the ultra textures are currently available only as separate packages for each squadmate/armor/NPC.  I will be releasing a combined pack for the 10 Non-DLC squadmates later on.

Lastly, Tali's mod comes in two flavors.  The difference between the two is minor, but the one labelled "w/face visible" is a little tweak I made that makes Tali's facial structure more visible than what the ingame presented.  Not everyone prefers this, so I made the option available to use high res armor and keep the default, barely-visible face.



CGI PROMOS*
(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3483/me2promoshepard.th.jpg) (http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3483/me2promoshepard.jpg)(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/883/me2promojack.th.jpg) (http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/883/me2promojack.jpg)

*Not representative of final quality.


INGAME SCREENSHOTS

(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/7783/masseffect2201101311947.th.jpg) (http://img202.imageshack.us/i/masseffect2201101311947.jpg/)(http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/8135/masseffect2201105300300.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/688/masseffect2201105300300.jpg/)(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/3407/masseffect2201101191049.th.jpg) (http://img59.imageshack.us/i/masseffect2201101191049.jpg/)(http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/2660/masseffect2backup201105.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/856/masseffect2backup201105.jpg/)(http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/2660/masseffect2backup201105.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/190/masseffect2backup201105.jpg/)(http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/2660/masseffect2backup201105.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/51/masseffect2backup201105.jpg/)(http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/4632/masseffect2201106010624.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/219/masseffect2201106010624.jpg/)(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7140/masseffect2201106080148.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/101/masseffect2201106080148.jpg/)(http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/2623/masseffect2201106082058.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/857/masseffect2201106082058.jpg/)(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/9038/masseffect2201106122341.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/202/masseffect2201106122341.jpg/)(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/4636/masseffect2201106160322.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/200/masseffect2201106160322.jpg/)(http://img864.imageshack.us/img864/8485/masseffect2201106260111.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/864/masseffect2201106260111.jpg/)

COMPARISON SCREENSHOTS

Coming soon...




DOWNLOADS

ULTRA TEXTURES (Squadmates)

Tali'Zorah w/visible face (http://www.gamefront.com/files/20018528/Tali_Final.rar)             Tali'Zorah w/default face (http://www.gamefront.com/files/20018537/Tali_Final_defaultface.rar)
Jacob Taylor (http://www.gamefront.com/files/20381778/Jacob_Revised.rar)
Miranda Lawson (http://www.filefront.com/17846309/Miranda_Final.rar)
Garrus Vakarian (http://www.gamefront.com/files/20369980/Garrus_Revised.rar)
Legion (http://www.gamefront.com/files/20350741/Legion_Final.rar)
Mordin Solus (http://www.gamefront.com/files/20367320/Mordin_Final.rar)
Zaeed Massani (http://www.gamefront.com/files/20389966/Zaeed_Final.rar)
Jack (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Jack_Final.tpf)
Thane Krios (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Thane_Final.tpf)
Kasumi Goto (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Samara_Final.tpf)
Grunt (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Grunt_Final.tpf)

OPTIMIZED PACK (Non-DLC Characters):

You can download the pack here. (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Optimized/OptimizedSquadmates_NonDLC.tpf)  Remember, this does not include Zaeed or Kasumi's optimized textures, so you can select those below. 

OPTIMIZED (Separate Characters):

Garrus (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Optimized/Garrus_Optimized.tpf)
Jacob (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Optimized/Jacob_Optimized.tpf)
Jack (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Optimized/Jack_Optimized.tpf)
Kasumi (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Optimized/Kasumi_Optimized.tpf)
Legion (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Optimized/Legion_Optimized.tpf)
Miranda (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Optimized/Miranda_Optimized.tpf)
Mordin (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Optimized/Mordin_Optimized.tpf)
Samara (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Optimized/Samara_Optimized.tpf)
Thane (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Optimized/Thane_Optimized.tpf)
Zaeed (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Optimized/Zaeed_Optimized.tpf)

MISCELLANEOUS (OTHER RELEASES)

I have released other mods as well, which you can find here.


(http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/7978/masseffect2201102020021.th.jpg) (http://img546.imageshack.us/i/masseffect2201102020021.jpg/)
Casual Outfit: Cerberus "formal": Download Here. (http://www.filefront.com/17830612/Shepard_CerberusCasual.rar)

(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/6374/kestral1.th.jpg) (http://img233.imageshack.us/i/kestral1.jpg/)

DLC Kestral Armor: Download Here. (http://www.filefront.com/17874061/ShepardKestralArmor.rar)


(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/5941/masseffect2201102022018.th.jpg) (http://img204.imageshack.us/i/masseffect2201102022018.jpg/)

LotSB Liara T'soni: Download Here. (http://www.filefront.com/17886347/LiaraLOTSB.rar)

(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/38/normandyuniforms.th.jpg) (http://img225.imageshack.us/i/normandyuniforms.jpg/)

Normandy Uniforms: Download Here. (http://www.gamefront.com/files/20136304/NormandyUniforms.rar)

(http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/3973/masseffect2201103190001.th.jpg) (http://img192.imageshack.us/i/masseffect2201103190001.jpg/)
(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/5489/masseffect2201103182355.th.jpg) (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/masseffect2201103182355.jpg/)

Shepard "Formal" Outfit: Download Here. (http://www.gamefront.com/files/20139093/Shepard_Formal.rar)

(http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/3527/masseffect2011031909392.th.jpg) (http://img718.imageshack.us/i/masseffect2011031909392.jpg/)

Doctor Chakwas ME1 Texture: Download Here (http://www.gamefront.com/files/20139945/ChakwasME1.rar)

(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/8885/masseffect2011032500582.th.jpg) (http://img703.imageshack.us/i/masseffect2011032500582.jpg/)

High Resolution Face for Sheploo (Mass Effect 1): Download Here. (http://www.gamefront.com/files/20224135/DefaultShep_FaceME1.rar)

(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/2481/masseffect2201103291344.th.jpg) (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/masseffect2201103291344.jpg/)

High Resolution Face for Sheploo (Mass Effect 2): Download Here. (http://www.gamefront.com/files/20224177/DefaultShep_Face.rar)

(http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/9630/masseffect2201104181018.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/64/masseffect2201104181018.jpg/)

Default N7 Armor: Download Male Version Here (http://www.gamefront.com/files/20237495/N7Armor_Male.rar)
Download Female Version Here (http://www.gamefront.com/files/20244547/N7Armor_Female.rar)

(http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/8762/masseffect2010120216140.th.jpg) (http://img709.imageshack.us/i/masseffect2010120216140.jpg/)
Garrus ME1 Face fix Download here. (http://www.filefront.com/17594975/GarrusME1Fix.rar)





Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Foxdonut on May 28, 2011, 05:35:44 AM
Finally finished legion eh? Guess I'll have to go try it out here in a few minutes.  :sorcerer:
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: killer rin on May 28, 2011, 06:29:05 AM
When I finally get my Gaming PC, and install the ME series, I'll be sure to check it out!

they look pretty neat
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: The Doctor on May 28, 2011, 06:30:57 AM
Yeah I'm quickly running out of reasons not to play again. :D
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Ormag_Necros on May 28, 2011, 07:53:31 AM
I didn't download any yet, but do I have to do something after I download one?
Like put them in something?
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Foxdonut on May 28, 2011, 07:55:25 AM
I didn't download any yet, but do I have to do something after I download one?
Like put them in something?
Gotta use texmod. How good is your computer?
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Ormag_Necros on May 28, 2011, 07:57:50 AM
Gotta use texmod. How good is your computer?
I don't remember.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Foxdonut on May 28, 2011, 07:58:18 AM
I don't remember.
Heh. Find out.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Ormag_Necros on May 28, 2011, 08:00:26 AM
Heh. Find out.
I'll do it later.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Foxdonut on May 28, 2011, 08:01:11 AM
I'll do it later.
Works for me.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Alphyn on May 28, 2011, 01:28:03 PM
So, who else needs doing?

Jack, Thane, Grunt, Kasumi, Zaeed, and Samara/Morinth.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Mazder_Verhal on May 28, 2011, 08:05:40 PM
So, who else needs doing?

Jack, Thane, Grunt, Kasumi, Zaeed, and Samara/Morinth.
And all the armours.
And FemShep.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Foxdonut on May 29, 2011, 01:14:03 AM
So, who else needs doing?

Jack, Thane, Grunt, Kasumi, Zaeed, and Samara/Morinth.
I have Samara semi finished.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Captain Jean-Luc on May 29, 2011, 01:45:27 AM
I have Samara semi finished.
And you've had her "semi-finished" for upwards of 4 months :P

Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Foxdonut on May 29, 2011, 01:46:21 AM
And you've had her "semi-finished" for upwards of 4 months :P
I know. :P I do need to finish. :ermm:
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Captain Jean-Luc on May 29, 2011, 02:33:06 AM
I know. :P I do need to finish. :ermm:
I'm not holding my breath :P
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Foxdonut on May 29, 2011, 02:44:34 AM
I'm not holding my breath :P
:P Fine! I'll show you! :D
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Captain Jean-Luc on May 30, 2011, 07:25:18 AM
Just a brief update.  I revised Jacob's texmod (which, compared to my other work, was garbage).  Updated the link in the OP and updated screenshot as well.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: The Doctor on May 30, 2011, 05:07:33 PM
Just a brief update.  I revised Jacob's texmod (which, compared to my other work, was garbage).  Updated the link in the OP and updated screenshot as well.

Don't suppose you got a comparison shot between the old and busted and the new hotness?
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Mazder_Verhal on May 30, 2011, 08:03:50 PM
Don't suppose you got a comparison shot between the old and busted and the new hotness?
I suggested that back on TZF. :P
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: The Doctor on May 30, 2011, 11:11:18 PM
I suggested that back on TZF. :P

I meant the old update and the new update.  He redid Jacob, not sure what the difference is. :/
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Mazder_Verhal on May 31, 2011, 10:26:06 AM
I meant the old update and the new update.  He redid Jacob, not sure what the difference is. :/
Ah.
Well I still think a before edit and after edit would be great because anyone new wont see the change.
Just another idea I had. :P
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Captain Jean-Luc on May 31, 2011, 08:45:43 PM
Added two comparison images to the bottom of the OP.  I will add more later.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Ormag_Necros on May 31, 2011, 08:50:59 PM
Nice.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Mazder_Verhal on May 31, 2011, 09:00:55 PM
Added two comparison images to the bottom of the OP.  I will add more later.
I think you got the Mordin ones the wrong way around...
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: sweffymo on June 01, 2011, 12:33:09 AM
I think you got the Mordin ones the wrong way around...

Nope.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: The Doctor on June 01, 2011, 12:42:33 AM
I think you got the Mordin ones the wrong way around...

(http://i.imgur.com/kpTtT.gif)
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Ormag_Necros on June 01, 2011, 02:06:11 AM
I think you got the Mordin ones the wrong way around...
Looks right to me.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Mazder_Verhal on June 01, 2011, 11:42:21 AM
Nope.
(http://i.imgur.com/kpTtT.gif)
Looks right to me.
Well the default image seems to have more detailed wrinkles on his face than the edited on.
Compare the spaces between and under the eyes and tell me that the first one doesn't have more wrinkles.
Title: Re: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: sweffymo on June 01, 2011, 12:15:09 PM
Well the default image seems to have more detailed wrinkles on his face than the edited on.
Compare the spaces between and under the eyes and tell me that the first one doesn't have more wrinkles.

Did you happen to enlarge the image?
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Mazder_Verhal on June 01, 2011, 01:07:24 PM
Did you happen to enlarge the image?
I did, that's when I saw the one marked default has more wrinkles.
The one on the right has more of a skin texture but got rid of half the wrinkles/made them less defined.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: sweffymo on June 01, 2011, 03:24:44 PM
Yo, JL:  It looks like the screenshot that you're using for the Tali texture is of the old version of the texture that had the seam going down the front of the neck.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Captain Jean-Luc on June 13, 2011, 04:31:08 AM
MAN I've been bad about updating this thread.  Sorry folks.

(http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/4632/masseffect2201106010624.jpg)
Zaeed Massani: Download Here. (http://www.gamefront.com/files/20389966/Zaeed_Final.rar)

(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7140/masseffect2201106080148.jpg)
Jack: Download Here. (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Jack_Final.tpf)

(http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/2623/masseffect2201106082058.jpg)
Thane Krios: Download Here. (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Thane_Final.tpf)

(http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/9038/masseffect2201106122341.jpg)
Samara: Download Here. (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Samara_Final.tpf)
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: phonypapercut on June 13, 2011, 03:02:54 PM
Yay, Jack's tattoos are something other than an inky mess now.

Awesome work.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: The Doctor on June 13, 2011, 04:19:41 PM
Yay, Jack's tattoos are something other than an inky mess now.

Awesome work.

Indeed, though Jack looks a bit derp in that screenshot there.  Looks crosseyed. :P
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Mukora on June 13, 2011, 04:25:38 PM
Indeed, though Jack looks a bit derp in that screenshot there.  Looks crosseyed. :P
What are you- CANNOT UNSEE.

And damn. The original Jack textures must have been horrible. I've never seen those... skeleton fingers at all.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Captain Jean-Luc on June 16, 2011, 08:01:52 AM
(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/4636/masseffect2201106160322.jpg)

Kasumi: Download Here. (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Kasumi_Final.tpf)

Woot!
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Mukora on June 16, 2011, 12:29:19 PM
Woot!
I could have sworn you already made the space tuxedo in high-res...
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Mazder_Verhal on June 16, 2011, 01:54:14 PM
I could have sworn you already made the space tuxedo in high-res...
I think it was Kasumi that was the focus this time. :3

Looks awesome btw Cap.
Dat fabric.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Kitteh face5 on June 19, 2011, 08:47:09 PM
I think it was Kasumi that was the focus this time. :3

Looks awesome btw Cap.
Dat fabric.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G3QGzmQA7kA/TcfcXM3wpSI/AAAAAAAAAlY/FGmFpfHWqbE/s320/gently-carress+yea.png)
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Mukora on June 19, 2011, 08:59:03 PM
Captain, you should just go ahead and do Samara yourself. Fox will never finish it.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Captain Jean-Luc on June 19, 2011, 11:55:50 PM
Captain, you should just go ahead and do Samara yourself. Fox will never finish it.
You mean the one I released on the previous page?  That Samara? ;)
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Mukora on June 20, 2011, 01:17:08 AM
You mean the one I released on the previous page?  That Samara? ;)
...
Shut up.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Captain Jean-Luc on June 26, 2011, 05:24:36 AM
Grunt says hai.

(http://img864.imageshack.us/img864/8485/masseffect2201106260111.jpg)

Download Here. (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Grunt_Final.tpf)

And with that, all the squadmates are finished.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Foxdonut on June 26, 2011, 08:28:34 AM
THE CIRCLE IS COMPLETE!
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Captain Jean-Luc on June 26, 2011, 04:57:59 PM
Alright folks, here's the complete "Optimized" pack for all non-DLC characters (aka, everyone except Zaeed and Kasumi).  What this does is lower the 4096x4096 (Ultra-High) textures I've released down to 2048x2048.  This results in up to a 60% reduction in start-up time for the game (five minutes instead of 13-15 for me), reduces framerate drops and also reduces in-game loading times.  Zaeed and Kasumi are separate packs, and I've linked them below.

(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2033/masseffect2201106210029.jpg)
(http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/3772/masseffect2201106210031.jpg)
(http://img863.imageshack.us/img863/3207/masseffect2201106210050.jpg)
(http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/9022/masseffect2201106210058.jpg)

Download Optimized Pack Here. (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Optimized/OptimizedSquadmates_NonDLC.tpf)

For Kasumi and Zaeed:
Download Zaeed's Optimized Textures Here (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Optimized/Zaeed_Optimized.tpf)
Download Kasumi's Optimized Textures Here (http://captainjl.kikaimegami.com/Mass%20Effect%202%20Texmods/Mass%20Effect%202/Optimized/Kasumi_Optimized.tpf)


This mod uses Tali's high resolution texmod WITHOUT the "revealed" face.  I will be releasing a very small mod that will allow you to use the revealed face, if you would like to do so.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Redtracer7 on January 30, 2012, 07:07:58 AM
Jean!  Your work showed up on Kotaku!  (http://kotaku.com/5880354/mod-makes-mass-effect-on-pc-look-absolutely-incredible/gallery/1)
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: The Doctor on January 30, 2012, 11:21:21 AM
Not gonna lie.  I'm both incredibly happy and incredibly disappointed that links back to bioware and not us.

Disappointed because all the traffic!
Happy because all the server load.  And my buddy would probably kill me over the bandwidth usage...  Yeah...  About that...
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: killer rin on January 30, 2012, 04:35:16 PM
Not gonna lie.  I'm both incredibly happy and incredibly disappointed that links back to bioware and not us.

Disappointed because all the traffic!
Happy because all the server load.  And my buddy would probably kill me over the bandwidth usage...  Yeah...  About that...
^What I was thinking when I saw the link
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Redtracer7 on January 30, 2012, 08:37:31 PM
Not gonna lie.  I'm both incredibly happy and incredibly disappointed that links back to bioware and not us.

Disappointed because all the traffic!
Happy because all the server load.  And my buddy would probably kill me over the bandwidth usage...  Yeah...  About that...

It's a little late now, but someone could have fired Kotaku a link over here, as this is where all the newest stuff is.  :P
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: Mukora on January 30, 2012, 09:12:34 PM
*cough*

Well, I certainly didn't do that.
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: sweffymo on February 08, 2012, 04:02:01 PM
By the way, since ol' JL doesn't feel like posting this himself and because I don't want anyone to miss out on this, here's the hi-res Tali Glow texture that JL made for me:

(http://img862.imageshack.us/img862/9071/masseffect2201201090159.th.png) (http://img862.imageshack.us/img862/9071/masseffect2201201090159.png)

(The image is huge; to view it full-size right click on the thumbnail and select "Open Link in New Tab" or whatever the equivalent button on your browser is.)

http://depositfiles.com/files/sk1ybzd4u (http://depositfiles.com/files/sk1ybzd4u)
Title: Re: [Mass Effect 2] High Resolution Texture Mod
Post by: The Doctor on February 08, 2012, 05:36:56 PM
By the way, since ol' JL doesn't feel like posting this himself and because I don't want anyone to miss out on this, here's the hi-res Tali Glow texture that JL made for me:

(http://img862.imageshack.us/img862/9071/masseffect2201201090159.th.png) (http://img862.imageshack.us/img862/9071/masseffect2201201090159.png)

(The image is huge; to view it full-size right click on the thumbnail and select "Open Link in New Tab" or whatever the equivalent button on your browser is.)

http://depositfiles.com/files/sk1ybzd4u (http://depositfiles.com/files/sk1ybzd4u)

Mother of god...