Back in action

[swartsz]

After a long, long time i felt like giving modding a try again so i did some research, downloaded the AnvilToolkit and powered up Photoshop. Too bad there is not a lot that can be done with Breakpoint (although modders have released some cool stuff) but you are able to replace textures with your own. To give Breakpoint a bit more of a Milsim feel i made some new patches that are a bit more realistic than the ones that come with the game.

If you are interested in some new patches, please take a look at my mods over on NexusMods:

https://www.nexusmods.com/ghostreconbreakpoint/users/183328374?tab=user+files

 

Edited November 5, 2023 by swartsz

[Rocky]

That's cool you are back modding.

Not keen on nexus mods business model though - you know to signed up for this?

• Upload permission You are not allowed to upload this file to other sites under any circumstances

Not exactly in the spirit of  community modding from Nexus there.

[swartsz]

wow! no, i didn't know about this 🤨 where did you find it? Looking through the Nexus FAQ i do not see it anywhere or did they leave it in the small print where only a lwayer would look?

Any recommendations for me to take my stuff? Or can i just post them here in the forum?

[Rocky]

19 minutes ago, swartsz said:

wow! no, i didn't know about this 🤨 where did you find it? Looking through the Nexus FAQ i do not see it anywhere or did they leave it in the small print where only a lwayer would look?

That's interesting - it must be in the small print when modder's sign up because I see this noted against every mod on nexus. Bit of a dick move by Nexus if you ask me.  Image shown below.

Why don't we add it to the GR Mods Downloads alongside your other mods

https://www.ghostrecon.net/files2/index.php

 

 

[swartsz]

ah, i see. now i know what you mean.

That is an option when you construct the modpage.  As the uploader you can choose to give users permissions to upload the file on another website or not.

But i would be honoured if my little patches could be hosted here. This is, after all, where it all began

[Rocky]

Ah, interesting to know, thanks.

I'll get your patches added here shortly!

 

[Rocky]

I packaged your armpatches up into one download - assuming that's okay with you?

Breakpoint Armpatch Download Entry.

 

[swartsz]

Awesome, thanks a lot Rocky!

 

For anyone downloading the mods: the pirate seal patch is also in the Skull & Bones mod if you want to use the custom Dutch Special Forces patch from Skull & Bones as they both use the Ubisoft 2 patch that comes with the game. the Bravo Team and Skull & Bones mods are designed to work side by side as they replace different "stock" patches from the game.

[swartsz]

Argh.....i almost forgot how slow the process of modding can be some times. back in the day it used to be getting the hand placement on my weapon models just right. Right now it are the normal maps and how the patches look ingame. Every time you have to back out of the game, start Photoshop, make some changes. Pack the files with AnvilToolkit, start the game again and hope the changes are exactly what you wanted to be.....

Oke, rant over  Here is some new work: a Ghost Recon red team patch and a MoH patch (another game i used to play a lot).

[Rocky]

You’re got this. 

[swartsz]

a little update on some stuff i am working on..

[Rocky]

Very cool mate. the GR patch looks exactly like the one I have in my GR treasure trove.

[swartsz]

Thank you for the support!

 

[Rocky]

I love how the models in Breakpoint take customisations like this so well, they don't look like modded in assets, they look stock which is very cool.

[swartsz]

it is not prefect. this is how my character looks at the start of the game  and all that extra (invisible) stuff makes the patches float on the vest itself. But they look great on the helmets and arms. 

 but it is amazing what modders have done with the limitations they have with Breakpoint. Imagine what they could have done with the proper tools.

Edited November 13, 2023 by swartsz

[swartsz]

I am having too much fun, 32 patches ingame and working on some more. i may have to cut a couple from the list before i release a new mod (having trouble locating more patch files in the .forge files of the game).

[Rocky]

Haha you've really went to town on this.

When you are done make sure and send me the new pack so I can update the download entry, thanks.

[swartsz]

Will do!  right now i am working on getting everything organized before i can pack all the files. Just trying to decide if i should make one big patch mod or go with a theme again and seperate the patches in several smaller mods.

But since i have been unable to find more patch files in the games .forge files, whatever i release next probably will not be compatible with my other mods (will have to reuse the same patches i used in my other mods).

[swartsz]

It's weekend, so time for some fun

 

[swartsz]

A little teaser....

Edited November 23, 2023 by swartsz

[swartsz]

Well, i wasn't expecting it this soon but it was a slow day at work so i took some time off and spent the afternoon working on the mod. And after fixing some errors (after editing 159 files you can expect some errors  ) i can finally say it is done! All the patches you see in the teaser above are now in the game, each with its' own normal map.

 

Rocky: where would you like me to send it? it is a 3,75mb file.

Edited November 24, 2023 by swartsz

[Rocky]

You should be able to email it to me, rocky at ghostrecon.net, thanks!

[swartsz]

Today i made a small patch mod, 6 new patches in total, in honour of the men of ODA 525.

https://www.nexusmods.com/ghostreconbreakpoint/mods/552

[swartsz]

A remake of a classic: the TGIF patch from Wldlands

 

 

[swartsz]

Thank you for the kind words! 

Here is a little preview of what i am working on at the moment. I am also trying to create some weapon skins but nothing i want to show just yet. They are tricky to get right, especially with the difference in lighting between the gunsmith menu and in the world itself.