Alice Skinning Tutorial

Preparation;  you will need:
A:  "Winzip" to extract the files.
B:  "tgaconvert" and "ftxconvert" from the "FakkTools" kit. (FakkTools)
C:  Any paint program that can handle TGA formats. (Adobe Photoshop 5 - recommended)

Step 1:  Open and extract the following ftx skin files from the pak1_large.pk3 file to
your empty “my documents” folder.  (using Winzip)

models/alice/body.ftx                 // front and back body/boots/bow/shoulder puff
models/alice/body2.ftx               // skirt/inner mouth
models/alice/body3.ftx               // head open eyes
models/alice/blinkface.ftx           // head closed eyes
models/alice/r_arm.ftx                // arm and hand
models/alice/hair.ftx                   // hair
models/alice/bowstraps.ftx             // bow straps that hang in back
models/alice/skull.ftx                  // mini skull on back of bow

Step 2:  Convert the skins ftx files to tga with “ftxconvert”
(drag and drop the ftx file onto the ftxconvert program, a new tga file is made)

Step 3:  Now paint the 8 tga files to your liking. (with your paint program)
(save the tga files as 24 bit - for the most compatibility with other machines)

Step 4:  Convert the painted tga files back into ftx with “tgaconvert”
(drag and drop the tga file onto the tgaconvert program, a new ftx file is made)
(Discard or move the tga files and converters, they are no longer needed.)

Step 5:  Using Winzip,
a:  Create a new zip file and move it to the desktop.
b:  Double-click the new winzip file
c:  Click the "add" button and locate the "Models" folder inside your "My Documents" folder.
d:  Single-click and highlight the "Models" folder in the winzip window.
e:  Once highlighted, click the "add with wildcards"

Step 6:  Rename the new zip file in the following manner.  (p-z)(anyname).(pk3)
E.G.:  waliceskin.pk3    xalice.pk3    vskin5.pk3    etc.......

Step 7:  Place the new PK3 file into the Alice/Base folder.

Run the game, and the new skin should appear.

Happy Skinning.

Note:  In some cases, Winzip may not recognize the suffix of PK3, thus preventing the
inital extraction. Simply rename the .PK3 file to .ZIP before your initial extraction.
Winzip should also be installed with the "Traditional" settings.

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