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DK64 characters, DKC style - JamesO2 - 06-02-2022 Some designs for the 3 new DK64 characters, but in a more DKC style. https://i.imgur.com/t31vkXi.mp4 (wtf, the video code here doesn't support imgur?) Download Link: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AlHt2gs7GQWLjug37xj2TcCZAEqsxw These models got rejected, because I guess I didn't fully understand the criteria. I wasn't aware that custom models still had to be primarily based on some form of official media. I understood the rule of "no fan characters" but this was rejected for being a "fan design". Fair enough. I've seen "X in Y style" models on the site before, so I thought I was ok, but I think I understand the distinction now. DK64 Custom Model Edits ================================================ Some minor tweaks to the new DK64 characters, to make them a bit more distinct, and closer to simpler DKC style. If you have any issues loading a model, there's a wonderful program called Noesis that can convert to/from tons of different formats. Sometimes even just converting from the same format (OBJ to OBJ, for example) can fix issues with a model file. > Noesis: https://richwhitehouse.com/index.php?content=inc_projects.php&showproject=91 Note: There are a few "Alpha" materials in this model, and transparency may need to be configured manually for your specific 3D software. Model Design Changes ================================================ The changes I made generally follow these themes: - The three new characters (Lanky, Chunky, Tiny) all have a blue-and-white color scheme. In my edits, these colors are replaced with their in-game color theme (blue, green, and purple, respectively) - Clothing is simplified to be more in line with DKC era designs (Kongs limited to generally 1 or 2 clothing items (or as few as possible)) - Fur colors tweaked to make each kong more distinct from the other brown-fur apes (Chunky has a blacker fur, Tiny has blonder fur.) - Redoing any UVs to match the new texture edits. Lanky Kong Changes ================================================ - Removed white shirt under his overalls. - Changed patch on pants to be more blue-themed. - Changed overalls color to be more baby-blue. - Tiny Kong Changes ================================================ - Lighter blonder fur, to make her appear more distinct from Diddy and Dixie. - Overalls changed to purple to match her in-game color. - White shirt removed to simplify design. - Hat colors changed to more purple-ish colors. - Hair made a bit more of a golden-blonde color. Chunky Kong Changes ================================================ - Vest and hat made green colors to match his in-game color. - Checker pattern on back turned green and lower contrast to be less distracting. - Removed white shirt for simpler design. - Darker blacker fur to make him more distinct from Donkey and Funky. - Slightly darker skin. Credits ================================================ - The original DK64 team for the awesome game and character models. - lemurboy12 for ripping the following models: - - Chunky Kong - https://www.models-resource.com/nintendo_64/donkeykong64/model/5897/) - - Lanky Kong - https://www.models-resource.com/nintendo_64/donkeykong64/model/5938/) - - Tiny Kong - https://www.models-resource.com/nintendo_64/donkeykong64/model/5874/) - JamesO2 for these new texture color designs, and UV edits. Collab ================================================ I don't know much about N64 or DK64 hacking, but if anyone knows of a way to re-insert these modified models back into the DK64 ROM, please feel free to do so. Just let me know if you do, because I'd love to see it. Contacts: ================================================ If you like my work, consider checking out my websites or getting in touch with me: - https://ko-fi.com/jamesorthii - https://jameso2.neocities.org/me/