Enhanced ODST addon

Dissatisfied with the vanilla ODSTs and their features, especially when compared to Marines? If so, this resource is for you:


This tag resource includes vanilla styled ODST tags for Halo 3. Specifically, adding all Marine faces to ODSTs, adding Sergeant ODSTs (yes, including everyone's favorite Sgt. Johnson), and lastly adding Female ODSTs. The ODSTs feature custom models with working damage states / garbage. Includes already set up .char tags, for use as an AI.



I'd wanted more options (both gameplay and aesthetic) for ODSTs for awhile, so I decided to do it myself. Helmets can be shot off both the male and (new) female ODSTs, revealing the vanilla Marine faces underneath. For Sergeants, hats can be shot off. Garbage tags are included, so the helmets and gray caps can be seen on the ground.



Additional variants for the ODSTs are included; for use in cutscenes, set-dressing, or anything else you'd like. Helmetless variants are included for both male and female ODSTs. Wounded headgear (eye bandage, headwraps) is included for male and female ODSTs, and Johnson's end-of-game injuries are included for his new H3-styled ODST outfit as well.
Of course, since this is a modder's resource you are allowed to use this in your mods/maps. The only requirement is that you credit my contribution, preferrably as xM, but xM120 works too.


To have these tags in your H3EK installation, extract the tags folder in the downloaded .zip file into your H3EK root directory. I'd recommend backing up the original ODST character folder, as these tags replace the originals. To use the alternate coloration included in the 1.1 update, check the included readme in the download.