1 (edited by Leky[IRL] 2007-10-31 08:17:36)

Topic: Importing color textures from BF2

After I set up First Strike to map,I tested out various things like statics etc.
When I went to paint the terrain I noticed that there are only about 9 color textures. neutral
Can I import the color textures from Bf2?
One last thing,can I use vegitation(trees and such)from BF2 or am I limited to using First Strike's vegitation?

Re: Importing color textures from BF2

You will have to extract the server and common zip files under Mods/BF2 just like you did for FS. Then you have to move the textures you want into your FS mod in order to see them when you test the map. From previous posts the BF textures are frowned upon.

It is pretty difficult to use the existing textures and create a fresh look. Creation of new textures would be a better idea rather than using old BF ones.

But, BF2 has a lot of files so if you extract them all the editor takes alot longer to load as it will read all the BF files when opening the FS mod.

3 (edited by Leky[IRL] 2007-10-31 09:11:54)

Re: Importing color textures from BF2

Okay I extracted the client.zip and got the VBF2 textures going.

About the creation of new textures;How would I do this?
I searched the BF Editor forums and found a program called MaPZone.It allows you to create textures and there are also some nice textures that come with it.

My question is what do I export the textures as?JPEG?BMP?

I tried everything but the Editor couldn't import them or I got a strange rainbow texture then a CTD.:(

Re: Importing color textures from BF2

You can use the color textures, not the details ones. You cannot use BF2 overgrowth, you can use 2142 textures and vegetation though.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a202/ty2d2/fsprsig2.gif
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5 (edited by Leky[IRL] 2007-10-31 09:37:48)

Re: Importing color textures from BF2

So I can't use BF2 vegetation?
And why can I use the color textures but not the details ones?
Can I use 2142 detail textures instead?





Sorry about all the questions:rolleyes:

Re: Importing color textures from BF2

Yeah, you can use 2142 detail textures instead.  And you can use 2142 Overgrowth.  You are not allowed by EAs rules to use BF2 content in a 2142 mod.. hence you can't use the detail textures and overgrowth (undergrowth and color textures are stamped onto files so you can use them because there really is no way of knowing if they came from BF2 or 2142)

http://www.dsgaming.net/imperial/fssig.jpg
http://miniprofile.xfire.com/bg/co/type/2/dsimperial.png
http://stats.fsmod.com/sig/trooper.Imperial.png

Re: Importing color textures from BF2

Thanks for that,I found that statement by EA on the Editor forums as well.
Thanks for your help.