Bloody Effects Addon

[Maloira]

I would like to ask if there's anyone up for the task to create an addon similar or identical to BloodyScreen, a wonderful World of Warcraft addon, that I really miss in WAR. An adjustment to this addon would be, instead of the blood appearing after each critical hit, make it appear after each succesful hit instead. Here is a movie from the author of the addon, showing it in action at around 3:00.

There's only one addon i've seen come close to this wonderful WoW addon, and that's frankly Bloody Mess for WAR. Not that I don't like the author, it's a brilliant idea, but the animations are horrible, infact they're so awful that I never wanted to try them out. It's sad, really - The author contained a video showing the addon in action, it looks really messy and awful.

Anyways, hope someone is up for the challenge to create a wonderful addon like this. If you like this idea, dont hesitate to reply aswell.

[computerpunk]

In fact, I just started working on a similar addon yesterday. Got the author's permission. So lol.

[Maloira]

Originally Posted by computerpunk

In fact, I just started working on a similar addon yesterday. Got the author's permission. So lol.

I think I love you..

Joke aside, can you please keep me/us updated in this thread about your work? It would be awesome having this great addon introduced into WAR. Also, since the playerbase in this game is alot more mature then WoW, I can only imagine this would be a great asset to the community, and the gaming experience.

EDIT: If you could also post up some screenshots about your work later on, I would be greatful.

[computerpunk]

Well, I just did some basic lines. Though it won't be soon 'till I release. I'm not that good at writing addons.

[Musca]

Hey there!
I know it's quite diferent from what you're looking for, but check Bloody Mess

[computerpunk]

Originally Posted by Maloira

I would like to ask if there's anyone up for the task to create an addon similar or identical to BloodyScreen, a wonderful World of Warcraft addon, that I really miss in WAR. An adjustment to this addon would be, instead of the blood appearing after each critical hit, make it appear after each succesful hit instead. Here is a movie from the author of the addon, showing it in action at around 3:00.

There's only one addon i've seen come close to this wonderful WoW addon, and that's frankly Bloody Mess for WAR. Not that I don't like the author, it's a brilliant idea, but the animations are horrible, infact they're so awful that I never wanted to try them out. It's sad, really - The author contained a video showing the addon in action, it looks really messy and awful.

Anyways, hope someone is up for the challenge to create a wonderful addon like this. If you like this idea, dont hesitate to reply aswell.

See that thing? SEE IT?

[Maloira]

Originally Posted by Musca

Hey there!
I know it's quite diferent from what you're looking for, but check Bloody Mess

I know computerpunk already responded to your message, but I feel like replying aswell. Bloody Mess is indeed quite different from what I am looking for. First off, the addon tries to make it look like the blood comes from the opponents, and it's done in a such awful way, that I wouldn't ever dream of using it at all.

I like the blood-on-screen effect alot better, and it's stunning how well it's performed on BloodyScreen. I know Age of Conan has a similar effect, but the fact that it looks cartoonish in that game ruins it all, and I certainly don't hope that computerpunk's work is intended to look like that. No pressure though, but the looks from Age of Conan, is just .. dull.

[computerpunk]

I'm going to use the exact textures, but with a different coding structure. I already have Mr_Offline on the Authors list (TastyButtons author).

[Lavi]

I wish for your success....Looking forward to this!

[Beakerz]

Holy crap, never saw that addon for WoW when i played, but that looks amazing - can't wait till its up and going on WAR, thanks Computerpunk.

[Maloira]

Originally Posted by Beakerz

Holy crap, never saw that addon for WoW when i played, but that looks amazing - can't wait till its up and going on WAR, thanks Computerpunk.

I know not many people saw it for World of Warcraft, a sad reality really. I accidentally found it on the ArtWorks AddOn Page, while looking for some brightcolors. But it's been my #1 Priority AddOn ever since, I just can't play a melee character without it in WoW. - And counting all my characters in this game are mdps, except for my Shadow Warrior, is just another reason I would very well see this nice feature added into the game.

*Imagine the looks of a Slayer/Choppa in a big AoE Frenzy with this AddOn turned on*

[computerpunk]

Currently testing the textures and they are too BRIGHT for WAR. Currently getting someone to make the a bit darker so they look suitable for WAR. ^_^ Patience is a virtue.

[Maloira]

Now I don't know how those textures are measured, but I pretty much guess they're the same as several fps games out there, and you can simply load the textures into either PSP6 or PS2 and choose a simple tool to darken the textures. The reason I'm saying this is, it's so easy and takes approx. 10 minuttes to have them suited for WAR. - And yes, I've done this hundreds of times before, changing colours on different modeltextures in games, like Counter-Strike back in the ol' "beta" days. And the best part? Even an unexperienced person can do this.

But as said, patience is a virtue. (And I can't play WAR for the next few days, aswell, so I don't care.)

[Psychor]

Interesting idea for an addon. Keep us posted.

[MrOffline]

Originally Posted by Psychor

Interesting idea for an addon. Keep us posted.

We will. we are currently working on it, though we will take our time cause we want it to look good ^^

Greetz