How to have a custom model online Created 20 years ago2004-07-11 18:42:03 UTC by Coolfat3459

Have you ever been bored with the default models? Perhaps you got some replacement models but thought they were so cool that you just wish everyone else could see what you look like. Yesterday i thought the same thing, I found a ton of custom player models that I have downloaded over time in my tfc folder and thought to myself,
Hey! I bet I could make a model work the same as a spraypaint!!!

Much like a custom spray a model can also be uploaded to the server you are playing in! And others will see the model that you are using!!!
Here's how to do it:

Make a new folder in your models/player folder and name it the name of the model you want to use. Paste the model you want to use in that folder and make bmp and name it the same name as the model also (so you know which one it is when in the customize screen) Now when you select your spankin new model any server you join will upload that model and people can see you as whatever you want to be!!! Try this, be a headcrab, big fun, very funny

sounds cool, but i really doubt it works.

It works on Cstrike, I have a custom Ranger player model that replaces the Seal Team one. Not to mention all replaced weapon models that have p_ replacements that show up in game for other players.

No, Im dead serious, it works with most player models. I got a model of some kid from a video game I guess. Looks like a little anime kid with a hige head, spikey hair and a robotic arm and I asked people what I looked like, they responded:

Like a little dude with big hair

But you MUST remeber this, because it works like a custom spray, some servers will not allow the upload of your model. If a server doesnt allow custom sprays, your model will not be uploaded either.

Sorry to spam, just remebered something else. You cannot change from one custom model to another in mid game, the tansition wont work and you will just look like a default player to others. So you must disconnect if you want to look new

Ok, this si really weird, Everytime I joined a server yesterda the model thing worked, now it doesnt work anymore!! What the crap?!

Set cl_allowupload 1.

If that doesn't work, then you have bad luck finding a server allowing uploads.

I run int servers that allow uploads all the time, but the weird thing is i used to be able to have models on my own server, now i cant. and I didnt change a thing. Awww. too bad too, I was using gargatua as a model

Well I just figured out that you can manualy upload files to a server by using the console command "upload" (no dip). But when I try to specify a filename it says: Ignoring upload of non-customization. Anyone else ever had this problem before?

It won't let you upload non-'custom' models, meaning anything thats default HL or SC or something, from what I can tell.

No, it wont upload anything... at all. Besides, why would it only be able to upload files that aleady exist?

hey, i've installed some models (players, models and shells) on steam. Now i can't start or join any server. When i try everuthing is allright but finnaly it goes back to main screen. I'm sure that everything is allright, i used instructions and all... What can be done now? Is installing models for cs 1.6 much diffrent then 1.5?

i've just tried that on 1.5. That's results

server is enforcing file consistency for models/p_usp.mdl
Host_EndGame: server disconnected

So? what can be done? pls help me

It means that the server is using a p_usp model that must be the same with other players to connect. I never use new p_models or w_models unless they look reeeeeeally good. Theres often a consistancy error. Get back all your default p_models in other words.

Jeezis, the guy doesnt half blabber on?!

Guy doesn't half blabber on.... Wow, that makes a lot of sense

I guess it seems to make sense, yes

Your not from America are you. I couldnt understand a word of what you said. Did you mean Guy doesn't need to blabber on half the time?

hey i've found that ONLY that 1 p_model was not right (changed that already) but now i've found that all new models are left handed (well, not. left h. is right h.,right h. is left h.) so now i need to fix files names (or i think so) OMG thats MAAAANNYYY files

GOOD! I finnaly made everything to work and can create/join server. But there is one problem. When i joined UK2 server everything worked for me. but only for me. No one seen my player model or guns Maybe other servers works, but i don't think so. Any1 know is this actualy possible?

Actually theres a command in the controls that you can set a key to that will bring up a menu. One of the options is to switch all weapons from right hand to left hand or from left hand to right hand. Just keep them and use that.

People wont see replacement models unless you precache them onto your server. You see, everyone else already has v_elite or P_crowbar etc just like you so they wont be uploaded because they lready exist. For people to see something new I guess somehow you would need to have new names for them and still have them work. But I doubt thats possible

i think you're right same with player models, but only in cs, in hl custom player models should work. (or i think so )

i asume you knwo where i should put my replacement shotgun for tfc?

in tfc/models with changed names ( p_shotgun.mdl or p_smallshotgun.mdl/ v_shotgun.md and v_shotgun_r.mdl or v_smallshotgun.mdl and v_smallshotgun_r.mdl/w_sho... no w_thing, i remember that there are no weapons on the ground in tfc...) Simple eh?

ps:
p_thing.mdl ->weapon that other players see
v_thing.mdl -> weapon that you see (left hand)
v_thing_r.mdl ->weapon that you see (right hand)
w_thing.mdl ->weapon that everybody see on the ground (there are no weaons on the ground in tfc.)
Weapons and stuff go to [mod folder]models
Player models go to models/player/[model name]
(sry for double-posting)

In throey HL models indeed should work. because int heory, the model does not exist so it should be uploaded. But of course, the server must allow the upload.

Cool...I think I'll get Raptor's grunt player models from HIT and use them

if you're looking for cool replacements(player/weapon models for CS) go ==> here <==

p_thing.mdl ->weapon that other players see
v_thing.mdl -> weapon that you see (left hand)
v_thing_r.mdl ->weapon that you see (right hand)
w_thing.mdl ->weapon that everybody see on the ground (there are no weaons on the ground in tfc.)

Correct. Those looking for a more technical definition:

p_ : Player weapon model (what you hold when another player sees you)
v_ : View model
w_ : World Model

Always wondered wat the v stood for in v_model.mdl

by the way any one know where i can download some hl or even better Op4 players models? dont even try to say "google". I've found nothing after searching 1 h!(nothing usefull that is) Something similiar to the site i've given link to but on hl or Op4 would be just G-R-E-A-T! I want to rock!

for new csmodels go to www.csmodel.net

And Half life or Opposing Force?

www.csmodel.net?

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Recognize that ?
no www.csmodel.net

lol, im pretty sure www.csmodel.net is a recruitment site for photographers, models and porn stars

i've seen it by myself. Just typed www.csmodels.net after 1 sec of thinking

SO? Can any one tell me where can i find models for Half life or Opposing Force?

i've found already! IT'S HERE