Possible to convert m2 files to BLP ?

[Xcynic]

So im making skins, and I would like to know if its possible to convert m2 files to blp, I did try to change the extension but it didnt work...anyone got any sugggestions?

[schlumpf]

you cant convert a model into a texture. nice fail.

[Sahdrani]

@schlumpf: Yes.

@XxCynic; Allow me to explain the difference between the two.

A model/M2 file is the 3D representation of the object/spell/creature/character/anything 3D.

The texture/BLP file is basically a picture that is put onto the model/M2 to make it look like it appears in-game.

So, lets say you have a model and texture for a cat. The model is that of a cat, and if you don't put a cat texture on it, it gets really weird. Let's say you apply a kodo texture to a cat model. The texture will fold around the cat, and since there is too much texture for the cat model to hold properly, the texture will be distorted. Inversely, if we put a cat texture onto a kodo model, there would not be enough texture to apply to the whole kodo, and the texture gets stretched over the entire kodo. That would look bad.

Sahdrani

[Xcynic]

Oh, now I get it xD, btw insted of opening a new topic il just write it here, I saw a guide where I have to open patch.mpq for items etc but isnt thre any other way cause that patch.mpq doesent seem to have all items...and also,if i find the blp, And change a items looks, and I Dont know what item it is how do I find it? xD lol

[faizer]

Common has all the Pre-tbc and some tbc weapons. Try that one.

[Xcynic]

Alright, Will do