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This page is for extra things that a user might like to add onto his Empires install to change things.
Warning : As with all changes that you make to your Empires install !!MAKE SURE TO BACK UP THE OLD FILES FIRST!!
Warning : Also note, ALL FAG server admins who enable sv_pure will overwrite your changed files with the originals "so it will be fair"
Model Replacement
Model replacements change the way things look but, not how they work.
!!EMPIRES FOR EMPIRES!!
Star Wars
Player model replacement pack!.
Download Link
Install Instructions:
Extract the contents of the .rar into your "SourceMods\Empires\".
Link to original forum discussion: Linky
!!SEXY!!
iRepair Tool
Makes you want to have sex with your tool. (I made a funny!)
Download Link
Install Instructions:
Extract the contents of the .rar into your "SourceMods\Empires\".
Link to original forum discussion: Linky
Staple gun?
SMG2 Replacement
Replaces the SMG2, you get the SMG3 from ye old Empires 1.0
Download Link
Install Instructions:
Extract the contents of the .rar into your "SourceMods\Empires\".
Link to original forum discussion: Linky
!! I CAN DRIVE NOW!!
Less Roll Bars On NF Jeep
Removes the some of the roll bars from the NF jeep. Now you can see where you are going but, your still going to die.
Download Link
Ya the download site sucks but, waiting 60 seconds for this download is ok by me.
Install Instructions:
Extract and then copy nf_jeep.vmt and nf_jeep.vtf into your Empires\materials\nf\vehicles\ground\jeep folder.
Link to original forum discussion: Linky
Particle Effects
Special F/X stuff that won't effect the game(except a FPS difference + or -) but, will kick you in the eyes!
!!ZOMG FLAME THROWER MG!!
Chris's Particle Effects 1.0
This download will change your boring guns and tank MGs into flamethrowers and electric beams.
Base file for the particle effects Link
Choose muzzle flashes connected to the chain gun Link or muzzle flashes except plasma Link
Install Instructions:
Extract the "empires.zip" file into your Empires directory. Then copy the file you chose into your Empries/particles directory.
Link to original forum discussion: Linky
!!Pixy Dust!!
Chris's Particle Effects 2.0
Totally revamped particle system. "The new system allows for better looking bullets, greater visibility in first person, and smoke wakes for each projectile." Its also ALOT easier to install!
Download Link
Install Instructions:
Extract file to the Empires directory.
Link to original forum discussion: Linky
Known issues: Impact smoke renders above muzzleflashes sometimes, I don't know why so it may take a while to fix.
!!FIRE FIRE!!
Building Smoke
This download will change your FPS heavy smoke into something much more beautiful with flames and less smoke.(Did I mention less FPS intensive? No? Well there ya go!)
Download Link
Install Instructions:
Place the file in the Empires/particles directory.
Link to original forum discussion: Linky
Other Downloads
Downloads that don't fit well into categories.
!New Backgrounds!
John Shandy's Main menu backgrounds
Behold my children, NEW main menu backgrounds to gaze upon!
Choose between BE Background or NF Background .
Install Instructions:
Extract the file into your Empires directory.
Link to original forum discussion: Linky