A Very Basic Guide to Azur lane Modding

[trojanabanana]

Dont wanna ping anyone directly but if I could also get an inv to the discord that would be much appreciated Thanks in advance. 

Discord: shifterbang

ID: 796547993432096818

[Holicmaster]

On 9/8/2024 at 1:49 AM, Saphaya said:

Hello sorry for the late reply, you can put your discord @ here so I can DM you the invite

Can I join your Discord?
Discord: holicmaster.hard

[H4554N]

On 9/8/2024 at 1:49 AM, Saphaya said:

Hello sorry for the late reply, you can put your discord @ here so I can DM you the invite

Hi, can you send me an invitation?

Discord: mrh4554n

[hg21386]

On 9/8/2024 at 1:49 AM, Saphaya said:

Hello sorry for the late reply, you can put your discord @ here so I can DM you the invite

Can i get invite too. Tysm
Discord:hg21386

[Metalwise4u]

On 9/7/2024 at 1:49 PM, Saphaya said:

Hello sorry for the late reply, you can put your discord @ here so I can DM you the invite

Can I get an invitation also please?

Discord: xwolfyy

ID: 215994291087081472

[spotmark8]

could we get maybe just an invite only link put onto the first page of this forum? instead of everyone posting there discord ids for an invite xD

[Saphaya]

7 hours ago, spotmark8 said:

could we get maybe just an invite only link put onto the first page of this forum? instead of everyone posting there discord ids for an invite xD

Didn't think of that lol I contacted a mod and I got the permission.
Here's the Azur Lane Blacked Mods discord server for the people who wants to join -> WsdMhZNnSp
To join just paste the code in the "Add a server">"Join a Server" tab.

[Heartless013]

Anyone know any modders other than mochii?

[EonStarchaser]

On 10/14/2024 at 1:35 PM, lewdragon7 said:

I confirmed that mesh replacement is possible with UABEA. The general steps to replace a mesh are as follows:
1. Identify the asset file that contains the mesh you want to replace
2. Open the asset file in AssetStudio and check the version of Unity it was built with
3. Install the same version of Unity
4. Open the asset file with AssetStudio and export the mesh in FBX format
5. Edit the mesh with DCC Tools and export it in FBX format
6. Create a project in Unity and import the FBX of the modified mesh
7. Build
8. Export the mesh in Raw format from the asset file created after building
9. Open the asset file you want to modify and import the mesh with import raw

 

Notes for each step
1. Identify the asset file that contains the mesh you want to replace
This is the same process as image replacement, so I will omit it. Please refer to the file name and other information to identify it.

 

2. Open the asset file in AssetStudio and check the version of Unity it was built with
To replace the mesh, use Import/Export Raw. This requires the same version of Unity as the one used to build the game. It may work with a different version, but it may be difficult to pinpoint the cause if it fails.

 

3. Install the same version of Unity
Download the relevant version from https://unity.com/releases/editor/archive . It's really easy now that we have Unity Hub. The minimum installation option is fine. Android Build Support is not required for Android games. A build for Windows will do.

 

4. Open the asset file in AssetStudio and export the mesh in FBX format
Export from Model in the main menu. I always export everything first with "Export all objects (split)" because it's a hassle.

 

5. Edit the mesh with DCC Tools and export it in FBX format
I use Maya to edit the mesh, but I think Blender and others will work fine too. Points to note are as follows.

- The bone binding order must be exactly the same as the original model data.
For Maya: The contents and order of influences must match. I recommend arranging it with a script after all work is done.
For Blender: It should be fine as long as the order of vertex groups matches. This has not been verified, so please let me know if an error occurs and I will look into it.

 

- The order of materials must be exactly the same as the original model data.
If you have one object and one material, you don't need to worry about anything. However, most game models have multiple materials assigned to one object. For example, two materials, skin and cloth, are assigned to a body mesh.
For Maya: Separate the objects by material, select them in the Unity material order, and then combine to adjust the material order.
For Blender: It should be fine as long as the order of material slots matches. Not verified.

 

6. Create a project in Unity and import the modified FBX
Create a "Resources" folder in the Assets folder. Drag and drop the FBX into the Resources folder to import it.
Set the following in the FBX import options.
[Materials]
Set "On Demand Remap" to "From Model's Material". You can leave the material at "None".

 

7. Build
Build it. Even if you are replacing assets of an Android game, you can use the build for PC.

 

8. Export the mesh in Raw format from the asset file created after building
All assets in the Resources folder are included in a file called "resources.assets" even if you are not placed in the scene. Open resources.assets with UABEA, select the mesh you created, and click [Export Raw].

 

9. Open the asset file you want to modify and import the mesh with import raw
Open the asset file you want to replace the mesh with in UABEA, select the mesh you want to replace, click [Import Raw], and save it.

 

Open the saved asset file with AssetStudio to check if the replacement was successful.

 

This is a swimsuit model created for verification purposes. It was created using UABEA. The path is as follows:

/Android/data/com.YoStarJP.AzurLane/files/AssetBundles/dorm3d/character/tianlangxing_db/res

 

I only made the barefoot model, not the shoed one. The beach volleyball scene remains the same.

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tianlangxing_swim.zip 20.11 MB · 294 downloads

I was able to fix your swimsuit mod and have nude Sirius in the beach volleyball scene and private time scene. I think you forgot to change one of the meshes in the same file, so I replaced that with the edited mesh you made thanks to the little tutorial you gave. With this new version, you should be able to see a nude swimsuit Sirius in all scenes she appears in the outfit.

tianlangxing_swim[version2].zip

[Saphaya]

22 hours ago, Heartless013 said:

Anyone know any modders other than mochii?

There aren't many and nobody comes close to mochii's consistency, but some active modders that come mind are @CheeseOnly111 and @speespeeee in twitter.

[navitude89]

Discord: naviheylisten_

[EonStarchaser]

On 11/25/2024 at 1:16 PM, Heartless013 said:

Anyone know any modders other than mochii?

ALS is one who comes to mind and is one of the better modders. Sadly, he scrubbed a lot of his old mods from the internet. About 3 years of progress just gone with very little archive and he hasn't even republished them, either. But he's still uploading new works now.

https://x.com/Als_ET

[Holicmaster]

Can anyone recommend an AI for image editing?

[megurinn]

Dude wtf i came here every week just only to find some information about AL modding. please don't spam discord ign or whatever, that kinda annoying.

Anyway thx for u guys who shared some information/file, you have my appreciate o⁷

Edited November 30, 2024 by megurinn

[EonStarchaser]

On 10/14/2024 at 1:35 PM, lewdragon7 said:

I confirmed that mesh replacement is possible with UABEA. The general steps to replace a mesh are as follows:
1. Identify the asset file that contains the mesh you want to replace
2. Open the asset file in AssetStudio and check the version of Unity it was built with
3. Install the same version of Unity
4. Open the asset file with AssetStudio and export the mesh in FBX format
5. Edit the mesh with DCC Tools and export it in FBX format
6. Create a project in Unity and import the FBX of the modified mesh
7. Build
8. Export the mesh in Raw format from the asset file created after building
9. Open the asset file you want to modify and import the mesh with import raw

 

Notes for each step
1. Identify the asset file that contains the mesh you want to replace
This is the same process as image replacement, so I will omit it. Please refer to the file name and other information to identify it.

 

2. Open the asset file in AssetStudio and check the version of Unity it was built with
To replace the mesh, use Import/Export Raw. This requires the same version of Unity as the one used to build the game. It may work with a different version, but it may be difficult to pinpoint the cause if it fails.

 

3. Install the same version of Unity
Download the relevant version from https://unity.com/releases/editor/archive . It's really easy now that we have Unity Hub. The minimum installation option is fine. Android Build Support is not required for Android games. A build for Windows will do.

 

4. Open the asset file in AssetStudio and export the mesh in FBX format
Export from Model in the main menu. I always export everything first with "Export all objects (split)" because it's a hassle.

 

5. Edit the mesh with DCC Tools and export it in FBX format
I use Maya to edit the mesh, but I think Blender and others will work fine too. Points to note are as follows.

- The bone binding order must be exactly the same as the original model data.
For Maya: The contents and order of influences must match. I recommend arranging it with a script after all work is done.
For Blender: It should be fine as long as the order of vertex groups matches. This has not been verified, so please let me know if an error occurs and I will look into it.

 

- The order of materials must be exactly the same as the original model data.
If you have one object and one material, you don't need to worry about anything. However, most game models have multiple materials assigned to one object. For example, two materials, skin and cloth, are assigned to a body mesh.
For Maya: Separate the objects by material, select them in the Unity material order, and then combine to adjust the material order.
For Blender: It should be fine as long as the order of material slots matches. Not verified.

 

6. Create a project in Unity and import the modified FBX
Create a "Resources" folder in the Assets folder. Drag and drop the FBX into the Resources folder to import it.
Set the following in the FBX import options.
[Materials]
Set "On Demand Remap" to "From Model's Material". You can leave the material at "None".

 

7. Build
Build it. Even if you are replacing assets of an Android game, you can use the build for PC.

 

8. Export the mesh in Raw format from the asset file created after building
All assets in the Resources folder are included in a file called "resources.assets" even if you are not placed in the scene. Open resources.assets with UABEA, select the mesh you created, and click [Export Raw].

 

9. Open the asset file you want to modify and import the mesh with import raw
Open the asset file you want to replace the mesh with in UABEA, select the mesh you want to replace, click [Import Raw], and save it.

 

Open the saved asset file with AssetStudio to check if the replacement was successful.

 

This is a swimsuit model created for verification purposes. It was created using UABEA. The path is as follows:

/Android/data/com.YoStarJP.AzurLane/files/AssetBundles/dorm3d/character/tianlangxing_db/res

 

I only made the barefoot model, not the shoed one. The beach volleyball scene remains the same.

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I'm going to need your help. I tried to modify the model for real this time using your tutorial but the final product didn't work. Her body mesh isn't showing up ingame. I'm not sure if it's something I did wrong in Unity or in Blender, or if I skipped a step.

Edited November 30, 2024 by EonStarchaser

[Heartless013]

i want to mod altier collab ship shipyardicon, but i can't find the file, does anyone know the name of the file?
i try learn to mod the icon on dock menu, some have the file on shipyardicon folder but most of girl dont

 

Edited November 30, 2024 by Heartless013

[Saphaya]

8 hours ago, Heartless013 said:

i want to mod altier collab ship shipyardicon, but i can't find the file, does anyone know the name of the file?
i try learn to mod the icon on dock menu, some have the file on shipyardicon folder but most of girl dont

 

Most shipyardicons are in the .obb zip, you can find it in Adroid>obb>azurlane, you should be able to unzip it in your PC.

[Reimaruuu]

On 10/14/2024 at 5:01 PM, Saphaya said:

I installed the mod (no chestcloth ver mod and towel mod), both work perfectly. Thanks for this new mod! everyone was thinking about this in that scene haha but somehow the site doesn't let me download it (edit: now it let me download it.)

How to install it in global version?I can't find the folder path as above,please help me

[Heartless013]

On 11/27/2024 at 10:26 PM, Holicmaster said:

Can anyone recommend an AI for image editing?

Yeah i want to know it too. Trying to find the pict and editing it it take so much time

[Saphaya]

8 hours ago, Reimaruuu said:

How to install it in global version?I can't find the folder path as above,please help me

AssetBundles/dorm3d/character/tianlangxing_db/res

[lewdragon7]

I'm glad the Discord ID swap is finally over. 
The Affection Level has now reached level 13, and all animations are now unlocked. I'll work on a mod for the latest asset version when I have time, but I'll be busy for a while.

In my environment, the recent update seems to have made the white clothes look a bit odd. the Fresnel reflection is too strong.

[lewdragon7]

On 11/30/2024 at 10:15 AM, EonStarchaser said:

I'm going to need your help. I tried to modify the model for real this time using your tutorial but the final product didn't work. Her body mesh isn't showing up ingame. I'm not sure if it's something I did wrong in Unity or in Blender, or if I skipped a step.

If the mesh doesn't appear at all, it's often because the skin weight order doesn't match. If you're using Blender, verify that the contents and order of the Vertex Groups after editing still match the data from before the edits.
It is also possible that the scale and rotation are not being maintained, but the swimsuit model replacement went well, so it seems that those settings are correct.

[Saphaya]

7 hours ago, lewdragon7 said:

I'm glad the Discord ID swap is finally over. 
The Affection Level has now reached level 13, and all animations are now unlocked. I'll work on a mod for the latest asset version when I have time, but I'll be busy for a while.

In my environment, the recent update seems to have made the white clothes look a bit odd. the Fresnel reflection is too strong.

Same here, it seems like the the bright texture broke or something, it also made the long socks look transparent.

[Heartless013]

Can we change default port background ?

Do we need to mod the file asset?

[asdagag2]

Hi, can you send me an invitation?

discord ID :xjp0931