Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

[lakovic]

1 hour ago, do13 said:

Thank you. Method 2 works without the DLC modification. However it seems like the NPCs don't change as according to the mod. Just the additional outfits that the mod provides per playable character.

The NPC models are located in mods\asset\common\model\npc.
You just need to copy the .mdl files into asset\common\model.

Edited November 5, 2025 by lakovic

[Rawrcakes]

ITT: Bunch of entitled people who cry about paying for someone else's work with absolutely no idea of how much time actually goes into modding modern games.  I dabbled in doing just simple refits in FFXIV to different bodies and that alone took me hours.  Weight painting was incredibly difficult and I gave up, so kudos to anyone that puts in the time and effort to do it.

If you don't want to pay, don't.  You don't need to get on a soapbox and cry about it.  It's $10, you probably spend more than that going to McDonalds.

 

Appreciate the mods, @lakovic, godspeed.

[takanori]

I felt that the Japanese translation was strange, so I translated it back and forth between English and Japanese multiple times to find the sentence that was closest to what I wanted to say.

 

 

Do you really know what your actions are doing?

 

FALCOM does not allow mods

 

So what we're doing is a crime.

 

We are being overlooked

 

This means that if you do something unpleasant and upset them, they can ban your mod.

 

The problem arises when someone modifies FALCOM's copyrighted material without permission and sells it for a fee.

 

Please know that what we are doing is a crime and a terrible thing.

 

We must not offend or displease FALCOM.

 

Making your mods paid for could anger FALCOM and result in your mod being banned.

 

Let's recognize that what we're doing is a criminal act.

[Psalam]

For those of you who have been following this Thread you may have noticed the loss of about two pages worth of posts. This Thread does not exist to argue the morality (or legality) of paid mods. Please stick to the topic of the mods as they exist. Do NOT post, or encourage others to post, pirated mods (or games for that matter).

 

Let me quote myself (from another Thread): There is no faster way to get a Thread shut down than to argue about paid mods.

[do13]

9 hours ago, lakovic said:

The NPC models are located in mods\asset\common\model\npc.
You just need to copy the .mdl files into asset\common\model.

Oh awesome. Thank you so much.

[SonicMan1234]

I should have done these with the previous edits, but I thought the bunny ears were optional accessories for some reason. Bunny ear textures to closer match the orange and yellow edits I did before. Just drop into the dx11/image folder and overwrite when using the bunny suit mod.

BunnyEarsEdit.rar

[doug022965]

On 10/26/2025 at 11:49 PM, amorrow28 said:

 

Indeed the paid version comes with .kurodlc.json files.  However, you can generate your own .kurodlc.json from any mod that is published without one, the full kuro_dlc_tool toolset comes with a script that can do it automatically - see here.

Can someone create a .json file for the full version that allows for it to be bought at the general stores and accessory shops throughout the game instead of unlocked in the DLC items column (I have no idea how to do that) (or provide instructions on how to make such a .json file)

Edited November 5, 2025 by doug022965

[SonicMan1234]

1 hour ago, doug022965 said:

Can someone create a .json file for the full version that allows for it to be bought at the general stores and accessory shops throughout the game instead of unlocked in the DLC items column (I have no idea how to do that) (or provide instructions on how to make such a .json file)

 

It already works like that, at least as far as I've seen. You can get them in the menu or buy them at the weapon shop I think.

[lakovic]

• I’ve decided to delete all the mod content I’ve posted on LoverLab.

After thinking it over for an entire night, I realized that setting up a paywall here isn’t appropriate. Even though two full pages of posts were deleted yesterday, there’s no guarantee that, at some point in the future, someone won’t bring up the same topic again, leading to more arguments. I believe that’s completely meaningless.

It’s like some people saying that by releasing these mods — even though they don’t affect anyone’s ability to turn on their computer or play the game — a small number of people still can’t stand their existence. It’s as if I went to their house, pointed at their computer, and said, “You can’t play this game unless you install my mod and pay for it.”

But when a creator can’t even sustain their life with the tiny bit of support they receive, how exactly are they supposed to keep creating?

• About the base body model I created:

To all mod creators who have used my base body model — thank you for recognizing my work. I have no right to interfere with the mods you’ve already released. You may continue to use this base model in your future projects, but please do not release them publicly. You may share them privately with your friends or any fans who contact you directly.

I know this request might seem a bit unreasonable, but just like the issue of “using other creators’ assets” mentioned yesterday, some people claim that since I used a few elements from the Falcom models, my work doesn’t belong to me.
So in the same sense — this body model I created doesn’t belong to those freeloaders, either.

This might be a post unrelated to mod content, so I kindly ask the moderators to please leave it be. After some time, I will delete all my posts myself.
Thank you for your understanding — I have no intention of causing any unnecessary arguments.

Edited November 6, 2025 by lakovic

[angler100]

This is the result of those free users trying to use moral blackmail to get others’ hard work for free.
Yet no matter the outcome, those so-called moral guardians never have to face any consequences for their actions.

 

Are you satisfied now? moral guardians.

[Your Cinderella]

45 minutes ago, lakovic said:

• I’ve decided to delete all the mod content I’ve posted on LoverLab.

After thinking it over for an entire night, I realized that setting up a paywall here isn’t appropriate. Even though two full pages of posts were deleted yesterday, there’s no guarantee that, at some point in the future, someone won’t bring up the same topic again, leading to more arguments. I believe that’s completely meaningless.

It’s like some people saying that by releasing these mods — even though they don’t affect anyone’s ability to turn on their computer or play the game — a small number of people still can’t stand their existence. It’s as if I went to their house, pointed at their computer, and said, “You can’t play this game unless you install my mod and pay for it.”

But when a creator can’t even sustain their life with the tiny bit of support they receive, how exactly are they supposed to keep creating?

• About the base body model I created:

To all mod creators who have used my base body model — thank you for recognizing my work. I have no right to interfere with the mods you’ve already released. You may continue to use this base model in your future projects, but please do not release them publicly. You may share them privately with your friends or any fans who contact you directly.

I know this request might seem a bit unreasonable, but just like the issue of “using other creators’ assets” mentioned yesterday, some people claim that since I used a few elements from the Falcom models, my work doesn’t belong to me.
So in the same sense — this body model I created doesn’t belong to those freeloaders, either.

This might be a post unrelated to mod content, so I kindly ask the moderators to please leave it be. After some time, I will delete all my posts myself.
Thank you for your understanding — I have no intention of causing any unnecessary arguments.

@lakovic you can still have people support your work by opening a donation. not through direct transaction. so if people love your mod they will support you through donation. so you release the mod for free and when people love it, they can donate and support you. 

and second this is just my opinion: when you make your mod lock behind paywall, and when people buy it, you know they definitely gonna share it to their friend through DM, or any other social media. and when your paid mod is spread by people, less people are gonna buy. and i think it ends up being useless. example 1 person buy your mod, he spread it to his friend. and then his friend spread it again to his other friend. and it wont stop it will keep spreading and spreading and BOOM now many people have your mod without buying it. some people are really kind. they buy it from you but then they share it for free for other people to use especially a friend.  

[lakovic]

13 minutes ago, Fey Sylvana said:

@lakovic you can still have people support your work by opening a donation. not through direct transaction. so if people love your mod they will support you through donation. so you release the mod for free and when people love it, they can donate and support you. 

and second this is just my opinion: when you make your mod lock behind paywall, and when people buy it, you know they definitely gonna share it to their friend through DM, or any other social media. and when your paid mod is spread by people, less people are gonna buy. and i think it ends up being useless. example 1 person buy your mod, he spread it to his friend. and then his friend spread it again to his other friend. and it wont stop it will keep spreading and spreading and BOOM now many people have your mod without buying it. some people are really kind. they buy it from you but then they share it for free for other people to use especially a friend.  

To be honest, I don’t really mind friends sharing my mods privately.
If someone bought my mod and shared it with a few close friends, that wouldn’t bother me at all.
But when someone publicly uploads it, that truly breaks my heart — because they have no idea how hard it is to create these mods.
It only takes them a single click to destroy what took someone else countless hours of effort to build.

Last night, I couldn’t sleep and happened to check the forum on my phone.
That’s when I saw someone publicly sharing my mod.
Even though the post was quickly deleted, it made me realize something — there’s no point in releasing my mods anymore.
If some people see my work as pollution, then fine — I’ll delete all my mods and leave them the “clean” forum they want.

Also, I really dislike the word donation.
It often feels like a kind of moral blackmail.
In a way, donations and sales are the same — except donations let freeloaders take the mod for free while still pretending to be supporters.

[Your Cinderella]

6 minutes ago, lakovic said:

To be honest, I don’t really mind friends sharing my mods privately.
If someone bought my mod and shared it with a few close friends, that wouldn’t bother me at all.
But when someone publicly uploads it, that truly breaks my heart — because they have no idea how hard it is to create these mods.
It only takes them a single click to destroy what took someone else countless hours of effort to build.

Last night, I couldn’t sleep and happened to check the forum on my phone.
That’s when I saw someone publicly sharing my mod.
Even though the post was quickly deleted, it made me realize something — there’s no point in releasing my mods anymore.
If some people see my work as pollution, then fine — I’ll delete all my mods and leave them the “clean” forum they want.

Also, I really dislike the word donation.
It often feels like a kind of moral blackmail.
In a way, donations and sales are the same — except donations let freeloaders take the mod for free while still pretending to be supporters.

yeah last night i saw it too but then within a while its gone. deleted. i guess he should have share it privately instead of sharing it publicly. 

[Rawrcakes]

Shame that a few kids without a job made one of the best modders for these games quit.  Way to go, hope y'all are happy.  I hope you reconsider after some time thinking about it @lakovic, but I understand the thought process behind your departure.  Just sucks.

[sapiradio]

Just stop interfering other people business and keep your opinion to yourself. No one wants to hear and needs that. if you don't want to buy the mods then don't. If you want to support the modder, then buy the mods. It's a simple understanding.

 

@lakovic don't listen to those people as they won't buy your mods anyway. You still have a lot of fans here who want to support you.

[RayneZA]

I'm sad to see this. You've been a godsend for Trails modding. And now this is happening 2 months before Horizon hits.

 

*Sigh*

 

Please just update us as to where you will be posting your future mods @lakovic

 

I grabbed 1.1 from your Ko-fi. Will gladly do so again in future.

[angler100]

@lakovicAnyway, since things here don’t seem very friendly, have you thought about continuing your work somewhere else?
Of course, I’ll still offer my support — I believe most of us who enjoy your mods are more than willing to give back and show our appreciation.
As for those who’ll do anything just to get things for free, let them stay here and keep begging.
Don’t let those self-righteous comments drag you down — your work speaks for itself.

 

[Ashal]

 

4 hours ago, lakovic said:

• I’ve decided to delete all the mod content I’ve posted on LoverLab.

After thinking it over for an entire night, I realized that setting up a paywall here isn’t appropriate. Even though two full pages of posts were deleted yesterday, there’s no guarantee that, at some point in the future, someone won’t bring up the same topic again, leading to more arguments. I believe that’s completely meaningless.

It’s like some people saying that by releasing these mods — even though they don’t affect anyone’s ability to turn on their computer or play the game — a small number of people still can’t stand their existence. It’s as if I went to their house, pointed at their computer, and said, “You can’t play this game unless you install my mod and pay for it.”

But when a creator can’t even sustain their life with the tiny bit of support they receive, how exactly are they supposed to keep creating?

 

I'm sorry to hear that, the site is lesser by losing people willing to create and post custom mods, paid or unpaid. I hope you reconsider and don't let the actions of a few dissuade you from something the majority has seemingly been appreciative of.

 

 

To clarify the current status of how LL rules on paid content, we don't allow paid-only content; however, we do allow content that is provided free of charge and then only asks for payment for additional "extras." Your mod falls into that category, as it provides free nude mods, as well as a few outfits for all characters, and seems to only charge for additional custom outfits. That honestly sounds great to me. You are providing value to the community with your free content and are only seeking compensation for tasks that require additional work. This is the reason we haven't removed your previous mod post under the rules of "no advertising." Because you are actively providing tangible, free content and benefits to the community. 

 

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I'm aware that the site rules, as written, suggest paid content is forbidden in its entirety. The written rules haven't been updated since 2016; shit like Patreon was barely known then, and the modding scene has changed significantly since. For better or worse, it has undergone significant changes in terms of tolerance for this sort of thing.  However, the way we have enforced the 'no paid mods' rule for the past years has not accurately reflected how the rule is written currently, and I acknowledge that failing and will seek to correct it soon with an accurate rules update.

 

To the people trying to make a big deal out of this and are threatening to report the site to the developer/publisher. Stop pushing content creators out of the modding community just because you don't like their methods. Many of them, whether paid or not, are creating base content for other mod creators to work off and release for free. ESPECIALLY in this case, where Lakovic is releasing a free base nude model for others to expand on potentially. How does the community benefit by stifling that resource? I can tell you, now as somebody who has been in the modding scene for 20+ years at this point, it doesn't.

[TeioLovers]

30 minutes ago, Ashal said:

 

 

I'm sorry to hear that, the site is lesser by losing people willing to create and post custom mods, paid or unpaid. I hope you reconsider and don't let the actions of a few dissuade you from something the majority has seemingly been appreciative of.

 

 

To clarify the current status of how LL rules on paid content, we don't allow paid-only content; however, we do allow content that is provided free of charge and then only asks for payment for additional "extras." Your mod falls into that category, as it provides free nude mods, as well as a few outfits for all characters, and seems to only charge for additional custom outfits. That honestly sounds great to me. You are providing value to the community with your free content and are only seeking compensation for tasks that require additional work. This is the reason we haven't removed your previous mod post under the rules of "no advertising." Because you are actively providing tangible, free content and benefits to the community. 

 

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I'm aware that the site rules, as written, suggest paid content is forbidden in its entirety. The written rules haven't been updated since 2016; shit like Patreon was barely known then, and the modding scene has changed significantly since. For better or worse, it has undergone significant changes in terms of tolerance for this sort of thing.  However, the way we have enforced the 'no paid mods' rule for the past years has not accurately reflected how the rule is written currently, and I acknowledge that failing and will seek to correct it soon with an accurate rules update.

 

To the people trying to make a big deal out of this and are threatening to report the site to the developer/publisher. Stop pushing content creators out of the modding community just because you don't like their methods. Many of them, whether paid or not, are creating base content for other mod creators to work off and release for free. ESPECIALLY in this case, where Lakovic is releasing a free base nude model for others to expand on potentially. How does the community benefit by stifling that resource? I can tell you, now as somebody who has been in the modding scene for 20+ years at this point, it doesn't.

I am addressing a critical inconsistency stemming from conflicting information provided by the moderation staff.

I previously received the following clear Direct Message (DM) from Moderator Psalam:

 

Quote from Moderator Psalam (Summary):

No mod posted on LL should be paywalled.

If a Member has to pay to be able to download a mod it will be removed from the Site.

 

This message unequivocally states the site's rule is against mod monetization.

Based on this,I submitted a post offering lakovic a constructive alternative to avoid a site rule violation (switching from "paid sale" to "support"). My post was subsequently deleted.

 

Now, a separate moderator has offered a completely different interpretation:

Summary of the Other Moderator's(Ashal) View:

We don't allow paid-only content; however, we do allow content that is provided free of charge and then only asks for payment for additional "extras." The written rules are outdated (2016) and don't reflect actual enforcement.

 

Which Interpretation is the Official Rule?
The community is now faced with two conflicting policy interpretations from the moderation team:

1. Psalam's Rule (Literal Rule): No mod posted on LL should be paywalled.

2. Ashal's Rule (Enforcement/De Facto Rule): Free base + Paid extras is permissible.

 

Furthermore, lakovic's post directs users directly to a payment site.

 

Users need to know, for the sake of the site's credibility and their own safety, which moderator's instruction we are meant to follow and what the official, currently valid rule regarding paid monetization is.

 

The Moderation Team must resolve this lack of consistency that is causing user confusion and immediately publish a unified, accurate policy statement.

Edited November 6, 2025 by TeioLovers

[Astergun]

I kept up with the messages and it's horrible you had to deal with this lakovic. You done it for ages and people just end up causing issues then it escalates then it ended up causing more problems. Your mental health is more important and some dealing with lots of people issues ended up taking a toll on them too. I would support your work in the future and contributed so much to Kiseki.

[do13]

@lakovic I was planning on actually supporting you by purchasing the full version down the line. It's a shame to see them gone. I understand your reasoning though. 

[Your Cinderella]

i agree more on the rule made by psalam > Psalam's Rule (Literal Rule): No mod posted on LL should be paywalled. because all mod that is here should be for free. and should can be access by anyone. beside having paid mod is not really good. people are gonna make use of monetization and please understand NOT ALL PEOPLE CAN PAY, NOT EVERYBODY IS RICH. so if there gonna be paid mod and all modder use that way, its like mod is only for rich people to use. im not only talking about trails games, it will be abuse by modder to make everything paid on any future game if they allow paid mod here. so therefore i agree on rule made by PSALAM NO MOD SHOULD BE LOCK BEHIND PAYWALLED. everything should be FREEEEEEEEEE.

[Ashal]

57 minutes ago, TeioLovers said:

I am addressing a critical inconsistency stemming from conflicting information provided by the moderation staff.

I previously received the following clear Direct Message (DM) from Moderator Psalam:

 

Quote from Moderator Psalam (Summary):

No mod posted on LL should be paywalled.

If a Member has to pay to be able to download a mod it will be removed from the Site.

 

This message unequivocally states the site's rule is against mod monetization.

Based on this,I submitted a post offering lakovic a constructive alternative to avoid a site rule violation (switching from "paid sale" to "support"). My post was subsequently deleted.

 

Now, a separate moderator has offered a completely different interpretation:

Summary of the Other Moderator's(Ashal) View:

We don't allow paid-only content; however, we do allow content that is provided free of charge and then only asks for payment for additional "extras." The written rules are outdated (2016) and don't reflect actual enforcement.

 

Which Interpretation is the Official Rule?
The community is now faced with two conflicting policy interpretations from the moderation team:

1. Psalam's Rule (Literal Rule): No mod posted on LL should be paywalled.

2. Ashal's Rule (Enforcement/De Facto Rule): Free base + Paid extras is permissible.

 

Furthermore, lakovic's post directs users directly to a payment site.

 

Users need to know, for the sake of the site's credibility and their own safety, which moderator's instruction we are meant to follow and what the official, currently valid rule regarding paid monetization is.

 

The Moderation Team must resolve this lack of consistency that is causing user confusion and immediately publish a unified, accurate policy statement.

 

 

I've given you the ruling on this matter. Psalm is a great moderator and I truly cherish their time and input. However, their "literal rule" interpretation is essentially them enforcing it in the same manner I've just described here. Notice how they removed all the bickering/drama posts (fitting with the site's written rule about no bickering, arguments, and drama). Yet, they also left Lakovic's mod and non-debate posts up entirely, because Lakovic isn't breaking any current rule, as they have been guided in how to enforce them currently. Psalm deserves no blame here whatsoever; they are simply following the guidance and precedent I've set. 

 

Regardless. This is my website, and I am the one you are legally threatening with a copyright claim. As a result, it is ultimately my choice where to place that risk (which to be honest, is pretty null and void in this case as LL isn't personally storing or directly promoting any of the alleged copyrighted content) I've given my stance on the matter. While I'm open to hearing further civilized arguments against it, this is where the enforcement currently stands. 

 

It also hasn't gone unnoticed that since Psalm's post, the only posts removed--  besides your own, which continued a debate instructed to stop by a moderator, and another that uploaded pirated content-- have literally all been speaking out in support of @lakovic (EDIT: reply sniped by Fey Sylvana's opposing reply, but still, every other reply so far saying otherwise.)

 

Look, I'm all for, and obviously prefer entirely free content. But you are actively working against the further development of a potential modding scene here by driving away a creator willing to provide a significant portion of their work entirely for free. Stop.

[Your Cinderella]

i hope the new rule is like this :

ALL MOD SHOULD BE FREE, NO MOD SHOULD BE LOCK BEHIND PAYWALLED NO MATTER WHAT. ALL MODDER WHO BROKE THIS RULE AND STILL MAKE MOD THAT IS PAID, IS BANNED PERMANENTLY FROM THIS LL WEBSITE.  

that will be the best rule. so no people can abuse monetization and abuse to tell people to pay.

[Ashal]

I feel like I'm taking crazy pills here.

 

This is literally one of the LEAST offensive cases of paid content I've seen on the site in a long time. So many people paywall the entirety of their creations, both basic and advanced, or simply use LL as a platform for advertising their paid Patreon. We remove and penalize all of those without prejudice. Now, finally, a creator is releasing the majority of their main custom content for a very niche game like Trails, entirely for free, and only asking for a little extra without requiring a subscription to their Patreon or other monthly service, and doing it in a way that literally supports everybody for free and hopefully provides some minuscule form of compensation to themselves.  They are doing paywalled content in the absolutely least offensive way possible while providing a net positive to the community.

 

Have you looked at the current state of Unreal Engine game modding? Almost all the adult/nude mods that come out for the first several months are 100% paid and fiercely defend themselves against pirating, while providing literally zero value to the community besides. Just starting arguments and getting LL accused of "being paid off by them" for removing piracy of their annoying, fully paywalled content. From everything I've seen so far, @lakovic is basically a godsend to communities for nude modding by providing the base nude model free.