After many long hours and dodging requests for download updates I've decided to just unload a MEGA skin pack for SF. It includes all of my old skins as well as some community favorites. But the best part is that it includes what was previously unreleased content! I originally made the map themed skins for V2, but we've made some changes and these won't be used anymore. So they're yours now!


After installation navigate to the installed directory:
C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\SourceMods\sourceforts\SkinC hooser
and view readme.

Big Props to Glorfindel on this one, without him NONE of this would've happened.

Note: This chooser is fully modular and expandable. However only the default skins that come with the pack (except for the "tron" skin) are legal for League.


ENJOY!

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V1.9.2 Skinchooser skin bundle.

NOTE:

This application simply copies files from the origin to the destination, it doesn't discriminate between files so if you end up copying your entire C: into a game directory that's your fault.

Installation:

Run the unzipper file, (which you've already done) and then navigate to your C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\SourceMods\sourceforts folder. Inside you should find a folder called "skin chooser" Open it up and try the .exe file. If it gives you a .dll error, take the .dll file included in this folder and put it into your windows\system folder. Now return to the skin chooser (move it or make a shortcut to desktop if you wish) and enjoy!

Problems:

The skin chooser is already setup to be compatable with about 90% of most users. If you changed the installation directory when installing Steam or SourceForts you might run into trouble. Just reinstall the .exe file and ensure that it's going into the sourcemods folder. (default: C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\SourceMods but a possible one would be: C:\Program Files\valve\Steam\steamapps\SourceMods) Next when launching the skinchooser program be sure that the input and output destinations are correct;
output should be something like: ...\SourceMods\sourceforts\materials\models
and the input should by default be: ...\SourceMods\sourceforts\materials\models\skins

If all else fails you should stop by irc (irc.gamesurge.net/6667 #sourceforts) or the forums (www.sourcefortsmod.com/boards) and ask for help.

Additions:

Feel free to use this tool for other skins/mods etc. Be aware that for best results each folder that you fill that awaits to be copied must have 2 jpegs Resolution 500X300. As far as SF blockskins go the process is mostly modular. Just find the directory where all the other skins are located (see above: Input) and make a new folder, add your skins and your jpegs and you should be ready to go.

Credits:

Skinchooser: glorfindel
Skins:
KGtheway2B- All skins (unless stated below)
Montypython312-Technical Support, Commie, coke/pepsi support, ducttape face diffuse,
Overdose- 1.9.0 skins, Retro Diffuse textures
Lemon Poodin- Brick Logo, Commie Logo
Seth- Phong
TeamStevo- Stevo
Valve- Various texture bits here and there
knifa- SourceForts Logo

If I forgot you, just let me know: PM me!

Thanks all for the download, enjoy!

Please Post any problems you find with the files.

Issues Known:


Tetris blocks are slow to load.

There's nothing wrong, it just takes a while, be patient.

Commie blocks have wrong border.

Wutevah!

I have to restart the game every time I switch??

Yes. Or you can turn cheats on and type mat_reloadallmaterials into console.

Yup kg you screwed up credits.

Stevo Did the Magma Normals and Monty did the tetris diffuse.

The pack took up 600mb!

So?

It copies the jpegs too.

All it does is copy what's in the folder. The jpg's are there too so they get copied as well.

Bowdown, Kg Is The Fucking Man, Kg For President!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


KG just single-handly cured cancer and aids in one fail swoop

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Flare is a Faggot

Gee, what an amazing program!

You using the new windows API? the app appears to be using the same skin as the new windows media player.

Is this just temporary, or are the devs going to integrate this into the game somewhere under the 'multiplayer' tab in the options menu? Nice work, by the way.

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sf_skiff

I don't get a list of block skins along the left hand side :S I have installed it in the right directory, and i have the right input and output, yet im still having problems.

Any ideas?

it installed it in some random folder for me automatically

steam/etc/etc...

unfortunately on my system, everything is under VALVE/steam/etc...

so go in and make sure it didnt do that to you as well.

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The program is written in C++ using MFC in Visual Studio .NET 2003. My computer uses window blinds, so I have no clue what it looks like by default really... should be pretty standard for any dialog app. :P

Gee, what a modest programmer!

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