Modlet DLX Weapons Fix - [A21] - Aligned Sights, Aiming directly from the SCOPE and MORE!

[DanyEr12LX]

 

Welcome to my mod project!

 

Back in 2022 I started this project with the the purpose to Fix all the Iron Sights of vanilla weapons!

One day I just got tired of those nonsensical misaligned sights on the top of the Pistol, Hunting Rifle, SMG, Ak47, etc...

and I started looking for a way to align them and improve the Model of the poor looking ones.

 

And when I finally succeeded, I certainly didn't stop there!
Over time, I studied a way to improve the weapons in its various aspects, from their Model and Textures to the Shooting System itself,

I even managed to add New Components and those Mods (such as Retracting Stock, Magazine Extender, etc.) that are not normally seen!
 

At some point I decided to completely overhaul the concept of the Scope Aiming System, allowing the Player to use the Real Scope installed on all Vanilla Weapons rather than a small reticle drawn on a black background.

 

As I got the hang of it, I was able to add more complexity on the Movement System, making it more Interesting and dynamic

 

In the future I plan to add more features to the mod, I certainly won't stop there!

 

Since I am part of those people who had the chance to play and fell in love with this game from the very first Alpha 1 back in 2013

(the one that crashed every time after five minutes), I wanted to develop this mod as a tribute to the good old days!

 

The Mod currently works for Alpha 21.

Keep in mind, because it uses libraries in order to work, it should not be EAC friendly! So I suggest to disable it, at least when you go MP!

 

 ➡️ Stay Tuned for more additions! ✔️

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

➡️ Here is the link of the LATEST VERSION of the Mod. 😊

 

. . . NEW VIDEOS INTRODUCING THE MOD WILL BE POSTED SOON . . .

 

IN THE MEANTIME, HERE IS A VIDEO OF THE FIRST VERSION, Apr. 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

While developing this Mod is a really exciting hobby for me, this process also takes a lot of time and considerable effort.
And often between work and study I confess that sometimes it is not easy to find free time to devote myself to this.

Generally I never ask for donations and the like, but if by any chance you like what I'm trying to build,

Please consider maybe buying me a nice coffee! (Yes, I'm a caffeine addict 👀)

You shouldn't in any chance to feel obligated to do so, but if you do decide to do it I want you to know that is comes greatly appreciated.
Donation or not, I would like to thank all the people from the heart ❤️ to all that download and use the DLX - Weapons Fix Mod! 

I am very grateful for you following me and the development of this mod! I hope you enjoy it!
My intentions are to keep developing and supporting my mod indefinitely!

Because I love this game and I want to try to improve it as much as possible!

 

 

➡️  ALIGN AND IMPROVE THE IRON SIGHTS

• Iron Sights have been shortened to the right height.

• Scopes, Reflex, and Iron Sights are perfectly aligned.

• Iron Sights that did not fit the weapon's aesthetic have been replaced with a new model.

• A Front / Rear Sight has been added in weapons where these elements were missing.

• Meshes and the Textures of the back of the weapon have been improved so that quality is not lost during aiming.

• The zoom on the Iron Sight has been set correctly.

 

➡️ SCOPE AIMING SYSTEM OVERHAUL

• Completely overhauled the Scope Aiming concept, removing the old zoom method based on a reticle in a black background.

• You can now use directly the Scope installed on the weapon (In a COD-BF style).

• It works on all Vanilla Weapons, and in theory could work on all weapons, given proper configuration of the XML "DLX-ConfigFile.xml" file.

• A system has been created that makes the Scope System dynamic and interesting in terms of movement and lights/shadows on the lens.

• Reticles are customizable in terms of Shape, Size and Color. Scopes of weapon are customizable separately!

• Textures and Meshes have been Improved, so that you can aim with the Scope without losing texture quality.

• An external lens reflects the environment in a dynamic way.

• Scratches have been added to the right side of the Scope to help distinguish 2X, 4X and 8X Scopes.

• The Background will be visible and slightly blurred when aiming with the Scope.

• Zoom-when-crouch feature: when crouching the Scope zooms smoothly, reaching the full 2X, 4X or 8X.

 

➡️ MOVEMENT SYSTEM

• A New System has been created that makes the Movement more dynamic and interesting when the Player looks around and shoots.

 

➡️ NEW MOD MODELS

• Models have been added for those mods that were not visible, such as the Magazine Extender, Muzzle Brake, Fore Grip etc...

 

➡️ ANIMATIONS

• Improved Weapon Fire and Weapon Reload Animations to make them smoother.

• New weapon components have been animated, such as the Pistol Hammer, the Ak 47 Charging Handle, Lever Action Rifle Bolt etc...

 

➡️ BULLET SHELLS, MUZZLE SMOKE AND LIGHT

• Bullet shells coming out of the chamber have been added, visible both when firing from the hip and when aiming.

• They dynamically interacts with the external environment.

• Muzzle Smokes coming out of the chamber after firing have been added.

• Muzzle Smoke remains several seconds after the gun is fired.

• Muzzle Fire and Light, that illuminates the surroundings, have been added.

 

➡️ SCOPE CUSTOMIZATION

• Remember that each scope (2X, 4X and 8X) of each weapon is customizable separately!

 

• Here are the nine possible Reticle Shapes you can choose from.

• Just open the file “DLX-ConfigFile.xml”, search for the term “Reticle_Shape” of the desired weapon and write the chosen Shape in the “value” parameter! (eg. <parameter name="4X_Reticle_Shape" value="Reticle_05"/>)

• Reticle_00      Triangle

• Reticle_01      Simple Cross

• Reticle_02      Cross and Circle

• Reticle_03      Open Cross

• Reticle_04      German Reticle

• Reticle_05      Open Circle

• Reticle_06      RangeFinding

• Reticle_07      Three Marks

• Reticle_08      Three Marks and Circle

 

• Same thing with the Reticle Color, which is written in RGB form (0-255, 0-255, 0-255).

• Just open the file “DLX-ConfigFile.xml”, search for the term “Reticle_Color” of the desired weapon and write the chosen Color in RGB form in the “value” parameter! (eg. <parameter name="4X_Reticle_Color" value="255, 255, 255"/>)

 

• Same thing with the Reticle Size.

• Just open the file “DLX-ConfigFile.xml”, search for the term “Reticle_Size” of the desired weapon and write the chosen Size form in the “value” parameter! (eg. <parameter name="4X_Reticle_Size" value="2.22"/>)

 

All the nine possible Reticle Shapes          

 

 

 

Here I show the Magazine Extender, Fore Grip, Bipod and Barrel Extender Mod of the AK47          

 

 

 

hehe brrretta ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)          

 

 

 

➡️ HOW TO INSTALL

• Follow the link and Download the Latest Version.

• Unzip "DLX - Weapons Fix [A21] 3.0.rar" into the Mods Folder ("\Steam\steamapps\common\7 Days To Die\Mods\").

• For safety purpose, Disable EAC

• Play da game. 🔥

 

 

 

 

➡️ TERMS OF USE

• The Mod Author and Developer of this Mod, DLX Weapons Fix, is DanyEr12LX.

• The Mod Author allows to use DLX Weapons Fix with or without any kind of modifications. Remember that all these are restricted to private use only unless otherwise indicated with the written consent of the Mod Author.

• The Mod Author is not responsible for any damage and/or corruption of game files (including save files), that may be inflicted during and after the installation of DLX Weapons Fix.

• The use, reuse, share, modification, copying, duplication and/or distribution of DLX Weapons Fix, all the files included DLX Weapons Fix and in the asset file, in any format and in any form, is prohibited outside of private use only unless otherwise indicated with the written consent of the Mod Author.

• After having a written consent in any form from the Mod Author to do one of the aforementioned actions outside of private use, you are obligated to give appropriate credit to the Mod Author and provide a link to the original source of DLX Weapons Fix.

 

 

HERE ARE SOME VIDEOS OF THE EARLY VERSIONS:

VERSION 1.1.96

 

 

VERSION 1.2.94

 

 

VERSION 1.3.36

 

 

 

Edited June 2 by DanyEr12LX
rearrangment of various sections, Update for new version of the mod (3.0) (see edit history)

[Henshaw]

Great idea for a mod, thank you for making it. I'm especially looking forward to the scopes, as the current ones are very "gamey" for the reasons you described.

I'm not a fan of Iron Sights in games, as they never really represent how they are used in reality (worst example are pistols, which are not held 5 centimeters from your face 😄), but anything better than current is an improvement into the right direction.

[Arma Rex]

Do you plan to rework all of the current firearms as well? This is exactly what we've needed for a long time!

[DanyEr12LX]

On 4/21/2022 at 8:25 PM, Arma Rex said:

Do you plan to rework all of the current firearms as well? This is exactly what we've needed for a long time!

Short answer: YES 🔥🔥🔥

 

I intend to intervene on all current guns, including the Magnum, SMG, Hunting Rifle and so on, to align the front sight and make the scope usable directly from the model on the gun.

 

Unfortunately, in these years I have never seen a real improvement on weapon mechanics. Sure, pipe weapons have been added and other gun's models have been improved, but many other features have been left unchanged.

The sights of many firearms are misaligned or even missing.

There is still too much use of crosshair directly on the screen, even when aiming.

The "reticle on a black screen" method, which i've never liked, is still used when aiming with scopes.

The recoil of the weapons is still pretty basic.

When aiming the gun is completely still, as if the person holding the gun is not breathing or something.

 

I am currently focusing on the AK47. It's quite a long job as I had to redo the textures and redesign the upper part of the gun, but I'm moving on.

 

I also plan to create models for those mods that are not visible on the weapon, such as the magazine extender or the bipod.

 

 ➡️ So stay tuned for future updates! ✔️

[Arma Rex]

2 hours ago, DanyEr12LX said:

Short answer: YES 🔥🔥🔥

 

I intend to intervene on all current guns, including the Magnum, SMG, Hunting Rifle and so on, to align the front sight and make the scope usable directly from the model on the gun.

 

Unfortunately, in these years I have never seen a real improvement on weapon mechanics. Sure, pipe weapons have been added and other gun's models have been improved, but many other features have been left unchanged.

The sights of many firearms are misaligned or even missing.

There is still too much use of crosshair directly on the screen, even when aiming.

The "reticle on a black screen" method, which i've never liked, is still used when aiming with scopes.

The recoil of the weapons is still pretty basic.

When aiming the gun is completely still, as if the person holding the gun is not breathing or something.

 

I am currently focusing on the AK47. It's quite a long job as I had to redo the textures and redesign the upper part of the gun, but I'm moving on.

 

I also plan to create models for those mods that are not visible on the weapon, such as the magazine extender or the bipod.

 

 ➡️ So stay tuned for future updates! ✔️

Love it. I'm eager to see the next update!

[DanyEr12LX]

UPDATE: TIME FOR THE AK 47 TO SHINE WITH THE NEW VERSION 1.1.69

Hey Guys! 

I just released a New Update 🔥🔥
 

In this Update I focused on Ak 47.

Here is a summary.

• Iron sight is perfectly aligned.
• Zoom on the weapon when aiming is correctly set.
• You can now use the Scope directly from the Scope Model.
• Zoom on the weapon when aiming with Scope is correctly set.
• Added Scratches on the right side of the Scope to help distinguish the 2X and 4X scopes.
• Improved Scope Textures.
• Improved Scope Mesh.
• Added a Spent Bullet Shell that dynamically interacts with the external environment.
• Added Muzzle Smoke, Muzzle Fire and Muzzle Light.
• Animated the Charging Handle.
• Animations have been made smoother.
• Revised Ak 47 Model and Texture.
• Removed the Rail on the top of the gun. 
• The Dust Cover is further rounded.
• Added new models for mods currently not visible on the weapon.
  • Magazine Extender.
  • Drum Magazine.
  • Retracting Stock.
  • Fore Grip.
  • Bipod.
  • Muzzle Brake.
  • Barrel Extender.

➡️ Stay Tuned for more additions! ✔️

 

[ScubaSteve3465]

I actually love this idea. It makes things look a lot better from the video. I just wish it had all the weapons done, but it looks like you just released the AK so you're probably working on the rest. 

[DanyEr12LX]

On 4/30/2022 at 4:38 AM, ScubaSteve3465 said:

I actually love this idea. It makes things look a lot better from the video. I just wish it had all the weapons done, but it looks like you just released the AK so you're probably working on the rest. 

 

Don't worry! I plan to work on all firearms that need a sight fix. I'm currently working on the Hunting Rifle, then it'll be time for other guns like SMG, Magnum etc...

[ScubaSteve3465]

Awesome, keep it up bud. Looking forward to having all the weapons fixed. 

[Bartledoo]

I haven't been this excited for a mod in a long time. You highlight pretty much every gripe I have with guns in this game. I do have a few questions though, will your custom scopes work with custom gun mods? I know that simply attaching the model of the new scope on a gun isn't simple and requires lining up the actual reticle and such, but would it be possible to create a patch between this mod and other larger known gun mods and modpacks? Also, will there ever be options for different models for the scopes? I love that you are keeping the feel of the vanilla game with the dirty and DIY like scopes, but will there ever be options for a cleaner, more modern type acog or something? Thanks, and keep up the great work!

[DanyEr12LX]

UPDATE: TIME FOR THE HUNTING RIFLE TO SHINE WITH THE NEW VERSION 1.2.94

Hey Guys! 

I just released a New Update 🔥🔥
 

In this Update I focused on Hunting Rifle.

Here is a summary.

• Iron sight is perfectly aligned.
• Totally Replaced the Iron Sight with a New One.
• Zoom on the weapon when aiming is correctly set.
• You can now use the Scope directly from the Scope Model.
• Zoom on the weapon when aiming with Scope is correctly set.
• Added Scratches on the right side of the Scope to help distinguish the 2X, 4X and 8X scopes.
• Improved Scope Textures.
• Improved Scope Mesh.
• Added a Spent Bullet Shell that dynamically interacts with the external environment.
• Added Muzzle Smoke, Muzzle Fire and Muzzle Light.
• Added Recoil in Fire Animation.
• Slightly changed the Reload Animation to be more powerful.
• Animations have been made smoother.
• Updated the Reflex Mesh in order to be more open and clear.
• Moved the Laser near the lateral Rail. 
• Improved Hunting Rifle Texture around the Iron Sight.
• Removed the Rail on the top of the gun. 
• Added new models for mods currently not visible on the weapon.
  • Retracting Stock.
  • Fore Grip.
  • Bipod.
  • Muzzle Brake.
  • Barrel Extender.

➡️ Stay Tuned for more additions! ✔️

[Arma Rex]

Hunting rifle looks great! Really needed improvements. What's the next firearm you plan to work on?

[Deceptive Pastry]

I'm really into this. The A20 models are nice and all but I hate what they did with the iron sights. They look ridiculous. And I love your approach to scopes. I made some custom scope sprites a while back to make them a little more realistic, but I couldn't get the peripheral blur like I wanted. And they were still 2D.

The only thing I'm not a fan of is the red tint to all the reflex sights/scopes. Reduces the contrast between the reticle and target. IRL looking through a reflex sight they're generally clear or have a very slight bluish tint (Due to the reflection of red light. Different laser color will have a different tint, being designed to reflect a different wavelength).

Edited May 16, 2022 by Deceptive Pastry (see edit history)

[LonesomeRaven31]

I love this mod. It's one of my favorites and an absolute must have for me. Did have a question that's not really against the mod itself but just pure curiosity. I play a lot more Darkness Falls than I do vanilla and from what I can tell, this mod works with DF except for the AK 47. Any idea why that would be? I would get it if it was some crazy laser weapon that Khaine made up and that's why it's not working, but it's just the normal AK that seems to have an issue at the moment. The ammo count in the bottom right disappears and if it's loaded before you install this mod and you come back into the game, you can shoot but the bullets dont do any damage at all. Pistol works great, same with the hunting rifle. Like I said, pure curiosity, not saying anything negative about the mod and I'm sure it wasn't built with DF in mind.

[Arma Rex]

I saw you're working on the SMG now, any ETA on the next update?

[DanyEr12LX]

On 5/30/2022 at 11:46 PM, Arma Rex said:

I saw you're working on the SMG now, any ETA on the next update?

 

Your're right! The SMG is the next weapon I'm working on. 🔥🔥

 

It is almost ready and will be released in a few days. It just needs a few more fine tweaks. ✔️

I will also prepare a quick video for this new update.

 

I'm sorry but unfortunately I have to proceed more slowly during this period . . . .

I am in the middle of my summer session and I have to study to prepare for the exams at the Uni (conducting a M. Sc )

Also, I started  working in another project, something that I will eventually merge to this mod.... something that will make this mod a Non-EAC one ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) (yes, a library project).

 

By the way, after the SMG mod is released, the next weapon I'll be working on is.... a big pistol with a pretty f✴️✴️✴️ed iron sight 😉

 

➡️ Stay Tuned for more additions! ✔️

[DanyEr12LX]

UPDATE: TIME FOR THE SMG TO SHINE WITH THE NEW VERSION 1.3.36

Hey Guys! 

I just released a New Update 🔥🔥
 

In this Update I focused on SMG.

Here is a summary.

 

• Iron sight is perfectly aligned.
• Totally Replaced the Iron Sight with a New One.
• Totally Replaced the Front and the Rear Sight with a New One.
• Improved SMG Texture on the back of the gun.
• Improved SMG Iron Sight Texture.
• Added Roughness and Metallic Texture on the Iron Sight and on the back of the gun.
• Rounded SMG Mesh on the back of the gun.
• Zoom on the weapon when aiming is correctly set.
• You can now use the Scope directly from the Scope Model.
• Zoom on the weapon when aiming with Scope is correctly set.
• Improved Scope Textures.
• Improved and Rounded Scope Mesh.
• Added a Spent Bullet Shell that dynamically interacts with the external environment.
• Added and animated the Action, i.e. the part where the Bullet Shells exit.
• Improved Mesh and Texture of the spent Bullet Shell.
• Added Muzzle Smoke, Muzzle Fire and Muzzle Light.
• Animations have been made smoother.
• Improved SMG Texture around the Iron Sight.
• Added new models for mods currently not visible on the weapon.
  • Retracting Stock (Before this you couldn't even use this mod on the SMG).
  • Fore Grip.
  • Magazine Extender.
  • Drum Magazine.
  • Muzzle Brake.
  • Barrel Extender.

➡️ Stay Tuned for more additions! ✔️

[Arma Rex]

The SMG looks great! The model really needed improvements. I assume either the Magnum or the Vulture are under development now?

[RiceCakes211]

Hello Sir,

 

I tried your mod and really enjoyed it.  I'm playing with the darkness falls overhaul and it was working with the hunting rifle, but it causes the ak to not reload.  I was wondering if there might be any chance for a compatibility patch in the future?

 

Thank you!

[elektrohund]

Fantastic mod, I'm really looking forward to further updates 

 

On 4/23/2022 at 5:32 AM, DanyEr12LX said:

When aiming the gun is completely still, as if the person holding the gun is not breathing or something.

 

You can use the "ShakeCamera" action to simulate weapon sway quite nicely

Edited June 10, 2022 by elektrohund (see edit history)

[DanyEr12LX]

Hey Guys!

 

I'm sorry for the delay.
Not only I am in the middle of my studies, but unfortunately I also took covid 😐 so I spent a few days totally wiped out.

 

But I have some news.

In these days I have been working on the Magnum, which I have almost finished and it will be released in a few days.
In the meantime, I'm also working on another rifle... a gun I found was completely messed up, so it will take still a while to get finished.

 

➡️ Stay Tuned for more additions! ✔️

[vergilsparda]

hey dany, love this mod to death! however I've found it kind of difficult to see through the scopes because of the red tint, especially at night. is there anyway a version could be released that has a clear overlay on the scope? or, if it's possible to do it by myself, where would i look to do that?

[RAGE PVE]

On 6/22/2022 at 4:31 PM, vergilsparda said:

hey dany, love this mod to death! however I've found it kind of difficult to see through the scopes because of the red tint, especially at night. is there anyway a version could be released that has a clear overlay on the scope? or, if it's possible to do it by myself, where would i look to do that?

I'm about to test this to see if works on our server, we have removed crosshairs off all weapons as its totally naff but the ironsights arent perfect so very interested to see what happens here!

[vergilsparda]

13 hours ago, RAGE PVE said:

I'm about to test this to see if works on our server, we have removed crosshairs off all weapons as its totally naff but the ironsights arent perfect so very interested to see what happens here!

 

if getting rid of the red tint works can you PM me how to do it myself? or is it something i would have to change from the unity engine editor thing and not xml or a .dll?

[DanyEr12LX]

On 7/2/2022 at 2:16 AM, vergilsparda said:

 

if getting rid of the red tint works can you PM me how to do it myself? or is it something i would have to change from the unity engine editor thing and not xml or a .dll?

 

Don't worry! Maybe the next update might contain some... customization 🔥🔥