Frack

Chords Display Fix MOD

It's just an idea/concept for now (shouldn't be too hard to Modify the textures).

Here's the idea:

When there's a lot of close Chords in RS 2014 it's just unreadable, if you don't already know the song's rhythm.

The idea would be to take ideas from a better readable interface.

I've play Guitar Hero for several years & i think the readability is far better.

There's one big difference according to me, in GH the notes are displayed "Flat" while in RS it's displayed vertically.

The vertical choice is more confusing (but necessary to display chords), & Ubisoft have made the  choice of choosing the same color for different elements on different deeps (the Chords rectangles & the sustains lines are all merged especially on some Point Of View).

Guitar Hero:

http://s17.postimg.org/4ghrx9o0f/ME0001157322_2.jpg

The Idea:

http://s17.postimg.org/j0yus3iz3/Chords_Display_Fix_MOD.gif

1- Darken the sustains lines

2- En-light the 2 lowers angles on the Chords rectangles (for all Point Of View)

Modifying those 2 elements should add readability by giving a clear landmark at the bottom of each Chords.

You can give your ideas to improve the concept.

Cozy1 have put online the both Gibson Mother of Pearl Inlays:

. Gibson Supreme Mother of Pearl

. Gibson 1959 Mother of Pearl Trapezoid.

(the 1959 inlay is probably my all time fav)

IMPORTANT WHEN YOU GENERATE MY INLAYS NEVER HIT THE 24 FRETS CHECKBOX, it only stretch the Inlay, so the result is bad & inacurate on not 24 Frets .CGM (Inlays), in order to use this option you have to use an inlay specificaly made for 24 frets (None of mines).

Checking 24 frets won't give you more frets.

ONLY COLORED CHECKBOX SHOULD BE CHECKED WITH FRACK INLAYS.

I don't work directly in my Rocksmith folder but on desktop, then replace the modified files.

You need to install specifically .Net framework 4.0, not the last one (updates may not be cumulative).

@@SA_JK are you sure you have the required necessary programs (and in the required revision) to run CGT (.Net framework 4.0).

I've tried & successfully change one alternative skin for the at20_dm_c amp to test
I've used the CGT 1.5.4, browse to the desired skin, inject it & repack without any Problems.

http://s23.postimg.org/nywvhl00n/at20_dm_c.jpg
http://s27.postimg.org/snziiigkj/Rocksmith2014_2015_08_04_13_18_05_759.jpg

1- Make a backup of  the original gears.psarc

2- copy gears.psarc on  desktop, launch CGT from desktop

3- go to CGT Image injector tab

4- Browse to the desired skin name with CGT:
archives: gears        Archived Images: at20_dm_c

5- copy /paste temp .png file to dektop for editing from:
C:\Users\Frack*\AppData\Local\Temp\CGT\cii_gears

Temp Amps skins folder:
C:\Users\Frack*\AppData\Local\Temp\CGT\cii_gears\gears_Pc\assets\generic\prop\amp

6- inject your new skin with CGT

7- Repack

8- replace the gears.psarc by Your new one in RS2014 folder.

9- launch RS

10- go edit your tone in RS

11- select your amp type (at20) & skin.

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I'll retry later with latest CGT Rev 1.7.0.

Menu Selection Preview (i've not tried to modify it yet or to access it with CGT):
C:\Users\Frack*\AppData\Local\Temp\CGT\cii_gears\gears_Pc\gfxassets\tone_designer\amp

*your windows computer user's name

I'll retry later, when i'll have more free time (with latests apps).

@SA_JK:

http://customsforge.com/topic/12396-rocksmith-2014-intro-themes-more/

try Reply#3 link

. Gibson Supreme Mother of Pearl Inlay:

http://s27.postimg.org/6den6p2nn/Gibson_Supreme_MOP_Icon.png

http://www.themusiczoo.com/images/5-13-11/Gibson_Les_Paul_Supreme_Desertburst_106211412_a.jpg

In Game Screenshoot:

http://s2.postimg.org/dyx0fxhmx/Rocksmith2014_2015_07_17_23_19_44_548.jpg

Thanks Doobaps for the video:

Guitar Specs:

Gibson 1959 Mother of Pearl Trapezoid Inlay:

http://s24.postimg.org/n2r5gx2ed/Gibson_1959_MOP_Icon.png

http://www.themusiczoo.com/images/6-26-13/18873_59_Les_Paul_CC_8_The_Beast_DL_CC08A242_a.jpg
http://www.route66classicguitars.com/66images/1858a.jpg

In Game Screenshoot:

http://s7.postimg.org/70kkxffsr/Rocksmith2014_2015_06_22_18_15_25_303.jpg

Thanks Xyber for the video:

The main post (1st page) seems locked in read only, if one admin can unlock it please so i can keep it up to date thanks.

I don't think it's the case for this file only but at the very beginning of theme creation,

The Dummy File was Necessary (a .txt file renamed/extension changed as):
appid.appid

included before repacking.

Without this previous themes doesn't worked.

@@SA_JK Nice work,

"I've tried to repack the original file but toolkit failed anyway"

Ok thanks.

"I think it's because it's too heavy and RS Toolkit can't handle it."

Maybe To be sure just unpack & repack one untouched package.

"@Frack I tried the CGT before, but I couldn't find the way to modify venues or the depency_songcomponentes.psarc"

I've modify the venues before the CGT, i've not mofified the venues since then.

loft_posters

loft_woodfloor_b

loft_couch_green

walls etc..

"If the nif files could me modified there would be a lot more of possibilites to mod, but niftools can't open the version of RS nifs (30.1.0.3) so we can only modify textures."

Yes Baoulettes already tried during the customs inlays creation, trying to change 3D stuffs like headstock etc...

During my investigations i've found a reference to a hiden/aborted? guitarcade Baseball Game...

@@Laro Nice mods,

I did some tryouts too & there's a tool for textures change who allows sharing your work:

http://customsforge.com/topic/12396-rocksmith-2014-intro-themes-more/

I've done some others modifs & tryouts too.

5k songs 3'44 min (HDD) from RS Start to full load.

Usually i use the Win key :

http://content.gcflearnfree.org/topics/229/start_keyboard_windows_key.jpg

to "lower" RS, it continue Loading all the songs in Background & i can do anything else (Forums etc.. who don't need Audio).

Come back to see if it's finished by putting your mouse on the RS icon on Taskbar; then the RS windows and play the game.

I do the same at every played song to thanks every Charters.

It doesn't accelerate the process but your "time feeling" is way shorter.

That's why I've asked Lovroman if it was possible to keep the .pngs editable for Moding (no dll or .exe).

;)

I forgot to mention the order of the parts logic too:

It's from harder to easier:

Lead Guitar is the hardest/more technical  to play,

after comes Rhythm

then Bass & finish with Vocal.

:D

The first letter is R in both Red & Rythm

the same for Bass is Blue the first letter is B.

:D 

One thing i don't understand and bother me a bit is why do the app also rename the file itself with sometimes a lot of RBLV that i absolutely don't need especcially when i use a tagging app and not a renaming one :D

It's my fault ! (but i assume that)

I think It's interesting to see directly with only the file what parts are available in the custom (it's used by the tool to know if a custom is already tagged only one aditionnal character was necessary, i asked Lovroman it it was possible to add the (more useful) _LRBV_ infos instead).

For the choice of tags positions & the color i had to choose one solution.

I've try to select the best/more logical ideas (every ideas was considered).

- Top/Upper part of the tag: Main Parts

Lower part of the tag: Bonus

- For the colors  logic:

The first letter is R in both Red & Rhythm

the same for Bass is Blue the first letter is B so:

B:Blue:Bass

R:Red:Rhythm

Lead: Yellow (as i've not found any matching colors for this one, i've select a visible color between Blue & Red).

Vocal is the arrow"colors container".

- the order of the parts logic:

It's from harder to easier (Left to Right) so:

Lead Guitar is the hardest/more technical  to play,

after comes Rhythm Guitar

then Bass & finish with Vocal.

It's not the Ignition colors but i didn't want  to have to refer to it every time to know the colors matching.

Thanks Lovroman for Coding the tool.

The [TOOL] CDLC Tagger is available

Thanks to Lovroman for coding it:

http://customsforge.com/topic/20334-tool-cdlc-tagger/

Something is coming...
http://www.kimballstock.com/pix/FSH/04/FSH-04-KH0024-01P.JPG

Thanks for this usefull tool guys.

You can buy the more expensive Audio card, if you don't use quality speakers, you'll never have quality in the end.

Nowadays almost all the motherboards comes with quality on board sound & are satisfying (if you don't need specific usage).

- The best way to have quality output with a computer is to link your pc output to your hifi amplificator input.

with this kind of cable: 2-3$

http://image.darty.com/gps_autoradio_dvd_portable/dvd_portable/cable_audio/temium_rca_mini_jack_5m_m010223zd1192680a_1249456556916.jpg

or through good quality headphones like you.

- THX certified computer's speakers is a good alternative for:

2.1 around 150$

5.1 around 350$

http://angelo.h16.ru/album/wallpaper/001_2.jpg

:lol:

Open notes are usually for the bass, i'm agree but it could represent 2 simultaneous notes played at the same time on the same string ?