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I will not write a lot about what I'm doing in that mod, title of that topic wall say all. Simply mod, that makes Battle.Net UI transparent. I did two variations of transparency - 50% and 75%. But I think, 75% sometimes is more nice, especially if you have custom background with Dropship, that flashes, or Char planet, that makes everything red and adds some of HotS atmosphere.
If you want custom animated backgrounds, go here
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=315708
How to install
1) Download Battle.net-patch.MPQ and put it to \StarCraft II\Battle.net\..here... Make backup of original file!
2) Launch game
P.S. It will erase all custom backgrounds. But you can make your custom backgrounds transparent too, just do it in any graphical editor, like Photoshop. Fill custom background with 50% or 75% alpha-channel and you will have exact same result.
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I actually really like this, thanks OP.
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This looks awesome, but is it safe (don't know much about this kind of thing).
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On May 02 2012 05:32 Iroh wrote:
This looks awesome, but is it safe (don't know much about this kind of thing).
Same safe, as if you have Stronger Team Color mod, that already used by many streamers, including top and non-top players.
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Is there a way to do this with the in-game UI?
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On May 02 2012 05:34 Lonyo wrote:
Is there a way to do this with the in-game UI?
No way. Ingame UI is a 3D animated model, that I don't know, how to change, and it's not need really, because it's good as it is now.
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On May 02 2012 05:51 pt wrote:
is the link broken?
There are 5 mirrors for you, all of them are in one link
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i get a blank page for some reason.
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On May 02 2012 06:03 pt wrote:
i get a blank page for some reason.
Scroll down? Turn off on that page AdBlock? Open in other browser?
You must see that
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/ejcTEl.png)
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On May 02 2012 06:05 Existor wrote:Scroll down? Turn off on that page AdBlock? Open in other browser? You must see that + Show Spoiler +
nothing. tried it in different browser.
does it work for anyone else?
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On May 02 2012 06:08 pt wrote:Show nested quote +On May 02 2012 06:05 Existor wrote:On May 02 2012 06:03 pt wrote:
i get a blank page for some reason. Scroll down? Turn off on that page AdBlock? Open in other browser? You must see that + Show Spoiler + nothing. tried it in different browser. does it work for anyone else?
Yeah works fine here. Perhaps you have some ad blocking software which works with your HOSTS file (I know HostsMan does this), i.e. it will be the same in all browsers. Not very likely, but you could take a look in the %windir%\System32\drivers\etc\hosts file and see if it contains anything other than the commented instructions.
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This might sound dumb, but will it use more cpu from the menu screen? It's already has as it is.
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On May 02 2012 06:21 Existor wrote:
Added mirrors
thanks! works fine.
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On May 02 2012 06:08 pt wrote:Show nested quote +On May 02 2012 06:05 Existor wrote:On May 02 2012 06:03 pt wrote:
i get a blank page for some reason. Scroll down? Turn off on that page AdBlock? Open in other browser? You must see that + Show Spoiler + nothing. tried it in different browser. does it work for anyone else?
I'm having the same problem. Just completely white page. I tried with ad-block on and off and in two different browsers (Firefox and Safari, most recent version of each)
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On May 02 2012 05:32 Iroh wrote:
This looks awesome, but is it safe (don't know much about this kind of thing).
Been using his dropship background for 2 seasons i think so far, not banned if that helps you. 
Edit : been using 2 75%'s link and they seem to be exactly the same files as the original one... There's nothing changed when i replace them (and yes that's the correct folder because there are 2 MPQ files and when i get rid of the other i get a blank background with no log in windows).
Edit 2 : currently trying existor's suggestion.
Edit 3 : Okaaaaaaaaay. The 50%'s link works. Not the 75% because it's exactly the same from the original one. I think you uploaded the wrong MPQ's file :p
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pt
Have you any mods, installed before? Try to delete other mods, or move them away from current game client. Also, try repair your game and revert it to fully default before installing mod.
This might sound dumb, but will it use more cpu from the menu screen? It's already has as it is.
I think, it will not use more CPU just because your CPU already renders that 3D background. Those pictures are only static images, that got some transparency.
WHat about CPU loading, when Battlecruiser comes, you can replace battlecruiser with other backgrounds. Some of them are less FPS intensive, especially background with clear space.
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=315708
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I did get that same error. Hmm, interesting.
I am also not running this reskin.
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As I said above, try to revert game to default client, then launch it, login, check everything is ok, then install transparent UI
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Did all of this, actually you uploaded the wrong MPQ's file on the 75% links. The 50%'s link works.
Edit : Awesome ! Working now, great work
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Links for 75% transparency are updated.
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Existor at it again! This is pretty damn cool. I hope blizzard doesnt start banning people that use this.
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Now try and do it for the Ingame UI ! that would be sick (and maybe very confusing)
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This is really cool. I wish Blizzard would tell us if they're OK with stuff like this, but it's just not worth the possibility of getting banned and having to pay another $60 for me.
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I know :/ Heh but I wish someone figured it out opening the very compressed 3d files and figured out the structure. Ive done a few changes to the UI before, mainly replacing stuff but specially the protoss UI was very strange. I did get the terran UI to work for Zerg (back when people complained about that you technically see more ingame pixels with the terran UI compared to protoss and zerg, due to its smaller size).
anyway! looks good, but the menu is what I look at the least.
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Yes, we was able to modify Protoss UI (redesign it to Dark Protoss) or Zerg UI (Zombie Brood, that is grey-green instead orange-brown), but it's only a texture, that placed over 3D model. You can see animation of Zerg bottombar, or flashes on Terran/Protoss bar.
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In plans I have idea to recolor Battle.Net interface or fully redesign it to Heart of the Swarm style (of course fanmade, but probably Zergy)
But those big redesigns I will do later, probably closer to summer.
Also, whp can create custom 3D backgrounds? Will be great to see something new, like other redesigned planets or new animated backgrounds? I saw some new backgrounds at sc2mapster, but only for custom maps. Maybe I'll add them too
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On May 04 2012 01:34 Existor wrote:
In plans I have idea to recolor Battle.Net interface or fully redesign it to Heart of the Swarm style (of course fanmade, but probably Zergy)
But those big redesigns I will do later, probably closer to summer.
Also, whp can create custom 3D backgrounds? Will be great to see something new, like other redesigned planets or new animated backgrounds? I saw some new backgrounds at sc2mapster, but only for custom maps. Maybe I'll add them too
But those changes will probably already be released since HOTS is coming out this summer more than likely. At least the beta is.
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On May 04 2012 01:36 MNdakota wrote:Show nested quote +On May 04 2012 01:34 Existor wrote:
In plans I have idea to recolor Battle.Net interface or fully redesign it to Heart of the Swarm style (of course fanmade, but probably Zergy)
But those big redesigns I will do later, probably closer to summer.
Also, whp can create custom 3D backgrounds? Will be great to see something new, like other redesigned planets or new animated backgrounds? I saw some new backgrounds at sc2mapster, but only for custom maps. Maybe I'll add them too But those changes will probably already be released since HOTS is coming out this summer more than likely. At least the beta is.
Yes yes, if we will have beta client, it's probably will be possible to port design from HotS to WoL.
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