Fakk2 Basic 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 pak0.pk3 file to
your empty “my documents” folder.  (using Winzip)
Using Julie's "Flight Suit" as an example.

models/players/newjulie/julie1_skin1.ftx      // julie pants/boots/blades/sheath
models/players/newjulie/julie2_skin1.ftx      // julie front and back body/pouches
models/players/newjulie/julie3_skin1.ftx      // julie head/sunglasses/mouth

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 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.:  wfakkskin.pk3    xfakk.pk3    vfakk5.pk3    etc.......

Step 7:  Place the new PK3 file into the Fakk2/Fakk folder.

Run the game, and the new skin should replace the original flight suit.

Enjoy.........

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.

Part 2 - Advanced Skinning Tutorial

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