Fix for the broken, low-poly bloodsucker models + an optional version with distant scream removal.
Bloodsuckers are using some sort of a broken low-poly model in Dead Air with incorrect eye position
I managed to make them use the correct models (applies to all 3 types of bloodsuckers; regular, swamp and dark)
Dead Air introduced a distant scream for bloodsuckers, this way you usually know there's a bloodsucker in the location, which in my opinion removes the element of surprise that these predators should be using to attack their prey.
So I included an optional version which fixes their models but also removes their distant screams (all other sounds function normally)
After downloading my addon, you can choose if you want only the fixed models, or fixed models + no distant scream.
NOTE: For them to use their correct models, you need to start a new game.
If you just don't want the screams, new game is not needed.
1000% times better.
I'm glad you like it!
very intriguing. do i see it right that the model fix is in the spawnsections for the different types of bloodsuckers? if so, a very nice find. i was a little confused as to why there were no alternative model/mesh files but i guess the base that you are calling is still buried somewhere in the *.db archives?
It probably is, I couldn't wrap my head around what was causing this problem for a long time. Today I was removing the distant scream and I noticed the spawnsections. Finally the bloodsuckers look as they should, haha 😂
good stuff
Thanks!
I just noticed this issue coming up in Call of the Zone, another mod altogether. What exactly did you change to fix this in Dead Air? I'd like to use the same fix for CotZ. Seems like CotZ also has this issue with other mutants.
Never mind, figured it out. Maybe these were only supposed to be used at a distance or something, like LOD monsters? Or only while invisible, because, you know ... invisible? Anyway, thanks for noticing the thing! You're a great noticer of things!
Thanks! I'm glad you figured it out. I'm not sure, maybe these were just some placeholder models?
I use Dhatri Boodsucker Rebalance ( Moddb.com ) ... wich lines I need to modify for apply your FIX without use your file?