ztensity Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Ztensity's SMX UI Tweaks SMX Logo, Toolbelt Backsplash, Toolbelt Numbers & Compass Backsplash Removal (Permission Granted by Sirillion) INTRODUCTION After playing with Sirillion's SMX series for a few months in my own playthroughs, while also showcasing the UI overhaul alongside my modlets like my Creature Renaming series, Shotgun Messiah Mechs and Unnecessarily Beautiful But Immersive, I've now decided to put together a patch for SMX. If you've used SMX like me, you know that Sirillion has done a powerful job of overhauling and converting the Hud, Menu and general UI of 7 Days to Die to feel truly fresh and almost like a different game, especially when paired with other modlets like Custom Perks by Zuzul0l. Not only does Sirillion offer changes to the UI, but he has also created a target health bar modlet, a bigger bags expansion and a third forge slot that seamlessly blends in with this SMX series. For compatibility purposes, he has designed optional files that make parts of SMX work better with overhauls like Darkness Falls and other, smaller modlets. While SMX undoubtedly has a tasteful and aesthetic UI that is appealing not only to myself, but also a quarter of a million players around the world, there were a couple hud components and one Menu component I felt could be tweaked and that is where SMX UI Tweaks comes into play. SMX UI Tweaks removes the backsplash behind the inventory toolbelt hud element, it removes the toolbelt numbers under the toolbelt, it remove the compass backsplash, it removes the quest marker from the in-game menu hud and it removes the SMX logo from the main menu and from the in-game hud to maintain consistency and increase immersion while playing with Sirillion's fantastic UI Overhaul series. Download SMX UI Tweaks Here Nexus Mods: https://www.nexusmods.com/7daystodie/mods/1267/ SMX UI Tweaks & Optional Patches Available on Mod Launcher! SMX UI TWEAKS UPDATE 1.2.0 SMX UI Tweaks has been updated to 1.2.0. In this version, I have hidden the quest tracker from the in-game menu hud, so that it's not cluttered on-screen. Players will still be able to see their quest marker on-screen while not in the in-game menu hud (i.e. crafting, map, etc tabs), but this has been added to increase immersion whether you're a controller player or a mouse and keyboard player. SMX Main Menu Logo Removal REQUIREMENTS Most recent builds of 7 Days to Die should be playable with Sirillion's SMX series and therefore these patches, however the most recent build of the game is recommended as always, which is currently version 19.3b6. If you are using the main version of SMX UI Tweaks, you will need to download Sirillion's SMXhud, which includes SMXhud, SMXhudCP and SMXlib, and SMXMenu, which includes SMXMenu and also SMXlib. If you are using one of or a combination of the optional versions, you may only need to download one or the other. To have the same UI, health bar, etc. as all my other modlet's showcase images however, I would encourage players to install Sirillion's entire SMX series, the accompanying Target Health Bar, any other optional files of your choice if applicable and then my renaming modlets for creatures like zombies, animals, humans, mechs etc if applicable. Download Sirillion's SMX Series Here: https://www.nexusmods.com/7daystodie/mods/22 Note: When downloading more than one SMX modlet, keep in mind that they all require SMXlib, but only only one SMXlib modlet/folder is required to be in your "mods" folder for the series to work. MAIN FILE VS. OPTIONAL FILES SMX UI Tweaks offers one main download file and four optional download files. The main download disables the SMX logo, the toolbelt backsplash, the compass backsplash, the compass backsplash and the hud time counter. However, if you choose you only wish to disable select UI elements instead of the entire set from either the hud or the main menu, then you can download the optional files instead. The optional download files consist of: Download SMX Logo Removal (Requires SMXhud & SMXMenu): https://drive.google.com/u/0/uc?id=1DLQb8dy1CP7uS4ITDorTiTSRA-AmHxOH&export=download Download Compass Backsplash Removal (Requires Only SMXhud): https://drive.google.com/u/0/uc?id=1pgjdk4iSI1IThiSpxLjqC1n-w4hQufiW&export=download Download Toolbelt Backsplash Removal (Requires Only SMXhud): https://drive.google.com/u/0/uc?id=1ypMqoJAGEVfkvYfx790Ku7cvJJcxEEEl&export=download Download Toolbelt Numbers Removal (Requires Only SMXhud): https://drive.google.com/u/0/uc?id=1SpfrRSWAgxqAAs93Jwi-4NCTRbAoFlbP&export=download Download Hud Time Counter Removal - Darkness Falls Compatibility Immersion Increase: https://drive.google.com/u/0/uc?id=19Zwc7UDfMJtYCEn0LQpoe5j1odnMOOeM&export=download Download LBRB Pop-Up Removal (Requires Only SMXhud):https://drive.google.com/u/0/uc?id=1fvf2PQbPFmhtXDLjQ0d4AgWHjdeh7hiV&export=download Download SMX Gamepad Callouts Removal (Requires Only SMXhud): https://drive.google.com/u/0/uc?id=1X0EQReykOkDK_RofJemOUwNU1WrRqp3a&export=download Choosing to include Toolbelt Numbers Removal in your gameplay will be up to your personal preference, but I believe it comes down to whether you are primarily a keyboard and mouse player, a controller player and whether you pay attention to these numbers. If keyboard and mouse players pay attention to these numbers, they may choose to get all other optional files or a combination of other optional files outside of Toolbelt Numbers Removal, as all these optional files are already included in the main version. Each optional file should be compatible with each other. All of these shouldn't be installed with the main file except for Hud Time Counter Removal, LBRB Pop-Up Removal and SMX Gamepad Callouts Removal. These three modlets are not included with SMX UI Tweaks and can be added for increased immersion. However, the other modlets like SMX Logo Removal and Compass Backsplash Removal cannot be used with SMX UI Tweaks, as it would cause problems and be redundant. Note: Hud Time Counter Removal was built for compatibility with Khaine's Darkness Falls, as it removes the hud counter and backsplash behind the hud time counter in the game menus. However, if you wish to remove the time counter for increased immersion while using Sirillion's SMX, then you may be able to use this optional file as well for that purpose (even without Darkness Falls). Note: SMX Gamepad Callouts Removal, LBRB Pop-Up Removal and Toolbelt Numbers Removal are three optional files that are optimal for controller players. While Toolbelt Numbers Removal is specifically for SMX only, LBRB Pop-Up Removal and SMX Gamepad Callouts Removal should be possible on vanilla playthroughs as well, as they both remove these UI elements regardless of an SMX install. Compass Backsplash Removal & SMX Logo Removal CLIENT VS. SERVER SIDE ONLY Since you are using Sirillion's SMXhud and SMXMenu, you should already have his specific modlets ZMXhudCP, SMXhud, SMXMenu and SMXlib in your "mods" folder. Of the four, SMXlib is an asset library required for all SMX mods and coincidently also required for all players. Therefore, not only are Sirillion's SMX mods required to be installed on both the server side and the client side, but these patches are also required for all players, regardless of solo play, multiplayer or if on a dedicated server. CREDITS All credit is due to Sirillion for his original modlet titled SMX. With the work of Sirillion, he has presented a complete overhaul to the Hud, Menu and general UI of 7 Days to Die that has been downloaded over 350,000 times with over 70,000 unique downloads on Nexus alone. You'll notice on Nexus Mods, SMX is also the 22nd modlet to be uploaded for 7 Days to Die, so it is also one of the first for the game. With Sirillion's permission, I have created this modlet only to remove the SMX logo, remove the backsplash from behind the inventory toolbelt, remove the numbers from under the toolbelt and remove the backsplash from behind the compass hud element to increase immersion while playing. No assets have been reused. SHOUTOUTS I want to finally give a shout out to Qend for providing me with the idea of removing the backsplash behind the toolbelt and then guiding me to the right files to append. I want to then also thank Alloc and Sphereii for helping with fixing some of the code to make all these changes happen and become available to all players who enjoy using Sirillion's SMX series. As always, without Guppy's Unofficial Discord for 7 Days to Die's modding community, I wouldn't be the modder I am today. Thank you guys! Toolbelt Backsplash Removal & Toolbelt Numbers Removal OPTIONAL TARGET HEALTH BAR ADD-ON'S If you've decided to use a health bar modlet like Sirillion's Target Health Bar, you can find all six of my publicly released renaming modlets by downloading the official 7D2D Mod Launcher here, by going to my official 7 Days to Die mod forums post here, and sifting through additional Nexus & forums links below! Vanilla Creature Renaming: https://www.nexusmods.com/7daystodie/mods/1210Creature Pack Animal Renaming: https://www.nexusmods.com/7daystodie/mods/1259/Creature Pack Zombie Renaming: https://www.nexusmods.com/7daystodie/mods/1260Creature Pack Human Renaming: https://www.nexusmods.com/7daystodie/mods/1261Shotgun Messiah Mechs: https://www.nexusmods.com/7daystodie/mods/1263Mumpfy's Zombie Pack Renaming: https://community.7daystodie.com/topic/creature-renaming-modlet-series/ UNNECESSARILY BEAUTIFUL BUT IMMERSIVE With original mod author, Hernan's permission, I present Unnecessarily Beautiful But Immersive, the Unnecessary But Beautiful 19.3 Rebuild. You can now craft recipes with ease, use a wire tool to turn on lights, TVs, PCs, a fireplace and a sound bar, attain the right perks to craft the lights, unlock lights early with a schematic, use beds as bedrolls, disassemble select crafted items with the wrench line of tools and more! Check it Out Here: https://www.nexusmods.com/7daystodie/mods/1242 Target Health Bar, SMX UI Tweaks, Mumpfy Creature Pack & Mumpfy Zombie Pack Renaming Ztensity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztensity Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 DARKNESS FALLS COMPATIBILITY UPDATE FOR UBBI & UPDATED OPTIONAL FILE FOR SMX UI TWEAKS FOR DF I can confirm that Khaine's overhaul "Darkness Falls" is the latest mod to be confirmed for 100% compatibility with UBBI! Darkness Falls has disabled the "basics of electricity" schematic, so you cannot unlock lights early. However, his overhaul is intended to be a challenge, so I am looking over this and am seeing this as being completely acceptable as the progression system, crafting system, bedroll system, etc. still work! An additional optional file is out now for SMX UI Tweaks that removes the timer altogether from the SMX Hud along with adjusting the day counter to be centered in the hud in-game. This was designed because Sirillion set the timer counter to 00:00 for compatibility with Darkness Falls because Khaine removed it entirely for his overhaul. I took it a step further by disabling it altogether and making it even cleaner. I'll provide the link here and in the post when it's officially live! You can find Darkness Falls, UBBI, SMX and SMX UI Tweaks on the 7 Days to Die Mod Launcher! Download Sirillion's SMX Here: https://www.nexusmods.com/7daystodie/mods/22Download SMX UI Tweaks Here: https://community.7daystodie.com/topic/23328-ztensitys-smx-ui-tweaks/Download Darkness Falls Here: https://www.nexusmods.com/7daystodie/mods/235 Nexus Article: https://www.nexusmods.com/7daystodie/articles/182 Ztensity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztensity Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 LBRB CONTROLLER POP-UP & CONTROLLER CALLOUTS POP-UP OPTIONAL FILES Two new optional download files are now out! One is titled LBRB Pop-Up Removal and the other is called Gamepad Callouts Removal. LBRB Pop-Up Removal is a patch designed to remove the LB and RB popups from the in-game menu hud that come up while using a controller to increase immersion. This is optimal for controller players, is compatible with other optional files and can actually be installed alongside SMX UI Tweaks. SMX Gamepad Callouts Removal is a second patch designed to remove the gamepad callouts that come up while using a controller in the in-game menu hud to increase immersion. This is optimal for controller players, is compatible with other optional files and can also be installed alongside SMX UI Tweaks. SMX UI TWEAKS 1.2.0 UPDATE SMX UI Tweaks has also been updated to 1.2.0. In this version, I have hidden the quest tracker from the in-game menu hud, so that it's not cluttered on-screen. Players will still be able to see their quest marker on-screen while not in the in-game menu hud (i.e. crafting, map, etc tabs). This has been added to increase immersion whether you're a controller player or a mouse and keyboard player. Ztensity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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