Unofficial Project M Ridley - CLASSIC RIDLEY BETA RELEASED! 31/10/16

[BaganSmashBros]

Yeah,I agree. I personally like the lankiness but the spikes still seem like overkill to me. The teeth look great but as they approach the jaw they start flaring out sideways and that looks really goofy. Fixing that would look great.

Thats why its not finished yet. But spikes will stay.

 

[PseudoTypical]

Thats why its not finished yet. But spikes will stay.

That's fair, it's your directing choices. If they're easy enough to remove, could you make a spikeless option in the download? Either way I'll still use it because it does look great.

 

[BaganSmashBros]

That's fair, it's your directing choices. If they're easy enough to remove, could you make a spikeless option in the download? Either way I'll still use it because it does look great.

Well, yes, its pretty easy to do. Those are separate from limbs.

 

[PseudoTypical]

Well, yes, its pretty easy to do. Those are separate from limbs.

Awesome, thank you. It's cool seeing this model gradually become your own. At this point it's hardly recognizable as having come from Other M.

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Awesome, thank you. It's cool seeing this model gradually become your own. At this point it's hardly recognizable as having come from Other M.

This won't be the default model (just like spiked model isn't the default one anymore). And its still pretty easy to tell where it came from just because of proportions (mostly due to very long arms and normal head).

 

[PseudoTypical]

This won't be the default model (just like spiked model isn't the default one anymore). And its still pretty easy to tell where it came from just because of proportions (mostly due to very long arms and normal head).

Okay, that makes sense. One thing I do think should carry over to the default model is him being skinnier. It would make him a bit more of a composite character than the current Ridley model. I think most people like the idea of Ridley being strong and muscular, but not necessarily bulky (think the Xenomorphs from Alien, which he was based on).

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Okay, that makes sense. One thing I do think should carry over to the default model is him being skinnier. It would make him a bit more of a composite character than the current Ridley model. I think most people like the idea of Ridley being strong and muscular, but not necessarily bulky (think the Xenomorphs from Alien, which he was based on).

Thats something im not sure i should do. While Ridley always was lanky (while still having noticable muscles), its doesn't looks as good when he is scaled down and when limbs are longer, he looks even thinner.

 

[PseudoTypical]

Thats something im not sure i should do. While Ridley always was lanky (while still having noticable muscles), its doesn't looks as good when he is scaled down and when limbs are longer, he looks even thinner.

That's a fair point. I'd have to see it in-game to make a real decision, but he looks good from the alt model's pic you showed off before.

 

[BaganSmashBros]

That's a fair point. I'd have to see it in-game to make a real decision, but he looks good from the alt model's pic you showed off before.

That can be shown, but a lot later. I still have the update to finish.

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Just a small update - i decided to change standing pose (and animation of course):

I haven't tested if wings clip through platforms yet. If they do (and im sure about it), then i'll fix it. I had to leave his legs like this to reduce effort required to make other animations properly go into this pose.
Also, i kinda started to like that other model's grin and extra teeth. Makes him look more threatening (or at least more bloodthirsty) in certain poses. Just compare:

Spoiler

But then again, those 2 things make it kinda "edgy", so...I'd better leave it as just extra download.

 

[??Sanic Hedgehog??]

Yes, but it's still a beta version. Here are the links if you want to try it out:

Actual .PAC:
https://mega.co.nz/#!WQA2HLaL!_prQodsvFoeqDrts16IUiJwF3w0otgZzmBmDgU9ZNpc

Old files (Replace the FitRidley.pac with the above version):
https://mega.co.nz/#!OU40lDbL!JCZfVFPCFLUVhZv9Q73eFMvXJKogvSnFBHqdsb_lijQ

But, Rel files dont work in PM. Unless this is for Brawl...

 

[BaganSmashBros]

But, Rel files dont work in PM. Unless this is for Brawl...

...they work...Main mod uses .rel file for Pit. No one reported crashes or freezes because of them...yet. And those ports work perfectly too.


Aaaand wings clip through the platforms. Easy to fix at least.

 

[??Sanic Hedgehog??]

...they work...Main mod uses .rel file for Pit. No one reported crashes or freezes because of them...yet. And those ports work perfectly too.


Aaaand wings clip through the platforms. Easy to fix at least.

I had got a crash using the Olimar port I was supposed to change all of the FitRidley to FitPikmin right @ PyotrLuzhin

 

[JayJay55]

I miss it too (no more DTilt>UAir>BAir>FAir WoP).

I just thought of something and made this:

What is it? Well, it is Brawl model with Other M proportions. How it would look like with Other M Ridley's rig. Looks fine.

Quick question, will this ever be a thing? The reason I bring this back up is because of the fact you said you learned how to rig from KJP and you said after this Ridley mod is finished you'll be working on Dark Samus, then after that you'll be working on SM Ridley/Brawley and I was wondering if you'd still be interested in finding out a way to make this a thing to tide people over for those who want the SM Ridley/Brawley.

 

[AceGamer]

I don't know about everyone else but that thinner Ridley model is even cooler than default Ridley. At this rate you'll be able to please Metroid fans of all kinds lol

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Quick question, will this ever be a thing? The reason I bring this back up is because of the fact you said you learned how to rig from KJP and you said after this Ridley mod is finished you'll be working on Dark Samus, then after that you'll be working on SM Ridley/Brawley and I was wondering if you'd still be interested in finding out a way to make this a thing to tide people over for those who want the SM Ridley/Brawley.

I can, but not without difficulties thanks to extra finger in the wings.

I had got a crash using the Olimar port I was supposed to change all of the FitRidley to FitPikmin right @ PyotrLuzhin

Yes, thats how you should have done it. But did you also use proper .rel and .gct file? And how exactly you renamed the files? It should be FitPikmin.pac, FitPikmin0X.pac and FitPikmin0X.pcs (with X being a number from 0 to 7), FitPikminMotionEtc, FitPikminSpy.pac and FitPikminSpy.pcs, etc.

 

[Friesnchip]

I agree with AceGamer; I don't personally believe the additional spikes, grin (or at least the eyes alongside the expression), and darkened color translate well into the game but the smaller proportions resemble past Ridley designs, and is much easier to look upon. Due to the the way the shaders interact with the current Ridley's textures, the torso down to the upper legs can sometimes look like a jumbled mess of detail during certain poses - just compare the two images above to see my point.

I'm not sure if this is something to be taken into consideration at this time, but I'd like to 'place my vote' for using the proportions of the darker Ridley for the official mod. I'm sure some would prefer an alternate download, but aesthetically I'm only noting improvements viewing the modified model.

 

[BaganSmashBros]

I agree with AceGamer; I don't personally believe the additional spikes, grin (or at least the eyes alongside the expression), and darkened color translate well into the game but the smaller proportions resemble past Ridley designs, and is much easier to look upon. Due to the the way the shaders interact with the current Ridley's textures, the torso down to the upper legs can sometimes look like a jumbled mess of detail during certain poses - just compare the two images above to see my point.

I'm not sure if this is something to be taken into consideration at this time, but I'd like to 'place my vote' for using the proportions of the darker Ridley for the official mod. I'm sure some would prefer an alternate download, but aesthetically I'm only noting improvements viewing the modified model.

You mean that gap between his pelvis and legs? It will look like this unless model's rig is fixed in that area. Its like this in Other M too. Still looks pretty ugly. If not that...i don't understand what exactly you mean. As for eyes on alt model, it was placeholder to make it possible to move the pupil.

Thats a good idea. Go here for the poll then: http://www.poll-maker.com/poll374654x198945Cf-14

 

[??Sanic Hedgehog??]

I can, but not without difficulties thanks to extra finger in the wings.

Yes, thats how you should have done it. But did you also use proper .rel and .gct file? And how exactly you renamed the files? It should be FitPikmin.pac, FitPikmin0X.pac and FitPikmin0X.pcs (with X being a number from 0 to 7), FitPikminMotionEtc, FitPikminSpy.pac and FitPikminSpy.pcs, etc.

Yeah I did that but I used a clean file of PM 3.6 Beta

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Yeah I did that but I used a clean file of PM 3.6 Beta

You shouldn't have done that. Use files from the archive. If there is same file in PM3.6, then replace it.

 

[Superfiremario]

Maybe something to do with FitPikminEntry? Possibly it freezes because Olimar's entry plucks three pikmin and ridley doesn't have those in his files? I removed FitPikminEntry, but I haven't tested it yet.

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Maybe something to do with FitPikminEntry? Possibly it freezes because Olimar's entry plucks three pikmin and ridley doesn't have those in his files? I removed FitPikminEntry, but I haven't tested it yet.

Olimar plucks pikmin by generating their articles. This requires entry state's coding to have those commands. Ridley's lacks those, so, it shouldn't even try to load them.

 

[PyotrLuzhin]

I had got a crash using the Olimar port I was supposed to change all of the FitRidley to FitPikmin right @ PyotrLuzhin

1. are you using homebrew or hackless?
2. like bagan asked, did you rename all of the relevant files and did you replace the .rel?
3. most importantly, does it crash during training mode?

 

[??Sanic Hedgehog??]

1. are you using homebrew or hackless?
2. like bagan asked, did you rename all of the relevant files and did you replace the .rel?
3. most importantly, does it crash during training mode?

1. Hackless 2. Yes I did 3. Yes it does I will redownload to make sure that I did something wrong

 

[Wolley2xjd]

Just a small update - i decided to change standing pose (and animation of course):

I haven't tested if wings clip through platforms yet. If they do (and im sure about it), then i'll fix it. I had to leave his legs like this to reduce effort required to make other animations properly go into this pose.
Also, i kinda started to like that other model's grin and extra teeth. Makes him look more threatening (or at least more bloodthirsty) in certain poses. Just compare:

Spoiler

But then again, those 2 things make it kinda "edgy", so...I'd better leave it as just extra download.

I like the more lanky looking one more but can you please have a spikeless version with blank pupils?

 

[BaganSmashBros]

I like the more lanky looking one more but can you please have a spikeless version with blank pupils?

S-sure...Why not?

 

[Wolley2xjd]

S-sure...Why not?

Awesome.

 

[??Sanic Hedgehog??]

@ PyotrLuzhin Lol, I messed up, the REL file was named ft_olimar.rel when its supposed to be ft_pikmin.rel

 

[SureNsync]

Ahh! !Hulk Smash!! I don't understand how to get the mod in Project M. I tried watching the tutorials but he moves too fast. Its to the point where I'm not exactly sure where I need help. Someone help, seriously.

 

[Weiss]

Super Metroid recolour should have blank pupils. And Meta.

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Super Metroid recolour should have blank pupils. And Meta.

Meta already has blank pupils. But Super Metroid Ridley had pupils on NA and recolor is based on NA boxart Ridley rather than how he looks like in the game, so, gotta keep pupils.

Ahh! !Hulk Smash!! I don't understand how to get the mod in Project M. I tried watching the tutorials but he moves too fast. Its to the point where I'm not exactly sure where I need help. Someone help, seriously.

If you have no other mods installed (unless its just model or texture replacements and they don't have their own CSPs), just insert projectm and codes folders into your SD card.

 

[Weiss]

Quick question, will this ever be a thing? The reason I bring this back up is because of the fact you said you learned how to rig from KJP and you said after this Ridley mod is finished you'll be working on Dark Samus, then after that you'll be working on SM Ridley/Brawley and I was wondering if you'd still be interested in finding out a way to make this a thing to tide people over for those who want the SM Ridley/Brawley.

This is my preferred form too, however I have just two qualms with it. The arms, they'll need to get beefed up in certain areas. Another is I guess he's not as ferocious as I'd like?!? I dunno I think its his pupils and wings, because Meta is the most "scary" to me. Haha.
I wonder how's Corruption's model fairs here, Bagan. Isn't it more fitting to the current proportions of the current Ridley?

 

[BaganSmashBros]

This is my preferred form too, however I have just two qualms with it. The arms, they'll need to get beefed up in certain areas. Another is I guess he's not as ferocious as I'd like?!? I dunno I think its his pupils and wings, because Meta is the most "scary" to me. Haha.
I wonder how's Corruption's model fairs here, Bagan. Isn't it more fitting to the current proportions of the current Ridley?

Yeah, Meta Ridley's face looks better.
Corruption's model is unavailable. I don't think it ever was public. But it has same proportions as SM Ridley.

 

[Weiss]

I would love to rip that guy.
I mean I know its still technically "Meta" but he looks so organic he could pass as a normal Ridley if you edited the wings.

 

[BaganSmashBros]

I would love to rip that guy.
I mean I know its still technically "Meta" but he looks so organic he could pass as a normal Ridley if you edited the wings.

Yeah, he kinda does. But somehow looks more mechanical in 2nd fight.

 

[Dastardly Ridleylash]

Of course, we could always just edit our model into some vague approximation of Omega Ridley, if all else fails.

 

[SureNsync]

If you have no other mods installed (unless its just model or texture replacements and they don't have their own CSPs), just insert projectm and codes folders into your SD card.

Do I still need to replace Pit?

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Of course, we could always just edit our model into some vague approximation of Omega Ridley, if all else fails.

The problem is that it won't go past "vague". So, better just go with Meta Ridley.

Do I still need to replace Pit?

Yes. At least right now.

 

[SureNsync]

Yes. At least right now.

Sorry if that sounded like a waste of time question. I just want to be sure.

I downloaded the needed file from the OP but it only came as one file.

Its PM Ridley 2.0 - The Cunning God of Death, right?

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Sorry if that sounded like a waste of time question. I just want to be sure.

I downloaded the needed file from the OP but it only came as one file.

Its PM Ridley 2.0 - The Cunning God of Death, right?

It should be PM Ridley 2.1 - Going Meta. Redownload it. Its one file because its a .rar archive.