Straight answer on skin replacement

Fenix16 · Post by **Fenix16** » 2007-04-13 19:56

I know there have been a few threads on this but none really give a definitive answer. So before I go and replace all of the MEC skins with more realistic camo, I want to know if PB will actually have a problem with it. In other threads some people have said that they have had no probs what so ever, whislt others have said that replacing skins has landed them on the PB master ban list. Can anybody give me a straight answer?

Post by **duckhunt** » 2007-04-14 14:22

Backup the origional files and find out for yourself. There are mixed reports so I think it varies server to server.

Post by **e-Gor** » 2007-04-14 14:29

Even if it doesn't, a lot of admins regularly take PB screenshots and will ban if they see the changes you make as giving you an unfair advantage.

Biggaayal · Post by **Biggaayal** » 2007-04-14 14:33

I remember glowing skins from mohaa...They would stand out and even glow through walls. Changing skins cannot be allowed imo. It makes it so very, very easy to cheat.

Post by **bosco_** » 2007-04-14 14:50

PB has no problem with them, I tested it myself.

Harrelson · Post by **Harrelson** » 2007-04-14 15:06

i think the next version of PR should kick for such changes. i can only imagine someone editing soldier skins to make them stand out more. maybe make soldiers heads bright yellow for easier headshots

Post by **e-Gor** » 2007-04-14 15:16

Yes.... 0.5 *should* kick for that sort of change, but it doesn't seem to be working.

Guerra · Post by **Guerra** » 2007-04-14 15:27

I don't know if you should let people know that, E-Gor.

No custom skins is what I say.

blud · Post by **blud** » 2007-04-14 17:28

Well I assumed md5 checks would catch this, if it doesn't then I hope that is tested for 0.6 and found to work.

Fenix16 · Post by **Fenix16** » 2007-04-14 17:55

You see I would back up my files and try it out. However I really dont feel like getting added onto the MB list. Maybe I'll wait for now.

jackal22 · Post by **jackal22** » 2007-04-14 17:58

could there possibly be an aditional fan made 'official' texture pack given the stamp of approval from the devs that people can choose from like for fh1?

-obviously not now but maybe when the mods complete, or at least all the main stuff is done.

causticbeat · Post by **causticbeat** » 2007-04-15 18:40

solodude23 wrote:Does that mean you guys are turning verifying client data back on? If so - I won't be playing much PR anymore.

cant get a kill without bright pink MEC and g3's that beep instead of making bullet noises?

$kelet0r · Post by **$kelet0r** » 2007-04-15 19:06

well to give him the benefit ... he probably meant that for lower end users (like myself) verifying client data can take as long as 5+ minutes. Which is not cool