LARA'S TENNIS OUTFIT README

Created by vandersweater, adapted in part from "The Sims"; Version 2.2

Package contents

Tennis GEAR [braid].wad2
Tennis GEAR [bun].wad2
Tennis NO_GEAR [braid].wad2
Tennis NO_GEAR [bun].wad2
material-Green.png
material-Peach.png
material-Purple.png
material-Green (no gear).png
material-Peach (no gear).png
material-Purple (no gear).png

Changelog

December 22 2024: Version 2.2
Improved braid shape
Improved gear variant belt mesh
Improved gear variant holster textures
October 27 2024: Version 2.1
Added shotgun
Fixed disappearing faces on head mesh
Fixed pistol appearing on Lara's hip in no gear variants
Improved braid hair fringe mesh & texture
Improved bun hair texture
Improved hand/wrist positioning
Eliminated 1 texture page
April 27 2024: Version 2 / TRSearch release
Added "No gear" alternate styles
Added FLARE_ANIM, CROWBAR_ANIM, TORCH_ANIM
Added shadow detail under backpack and belt
Improved body textures via upscaling
Improved shoe textures
Improved hand mesh
Reduced texture page count
March 2024: Aspidetr Easter Time release
Version 1, initial release

Credits & permissions

Please include this line in your readme: Tennis Outfit by vandersweater

You may modify and re-release this outfit if you wish, but you must credit me in your readme for my original work. Thank you!

Do not upload this unedited package elsewhere, such as other repository websites. Please link to the TRSearch listing instead.

Important installation instructions

Tomb Editor version 1.7.2 (released Nov 2024) will now use the skeleton offsets of the LARA_SKIN object for the LARA object. If you are using TE v1.7.2, you do NOT need to copy the LARA object from this outfit package to your wad. If you are using any version of TE prior to 1.7.2, you must follow the instructions below.

This outfit uses customized mesh offsets, meaning the LARA object is arranged differently than the standard TR4 skin. You must use the included LARA object in your WAD for Lara to appear correctly in-game.

If your project has no custom animations, you can simply copy the LARA object in this package to your WAD. However, if you are utilizing custom animations, you must batch export your personal LARA animations and import them over the included LARA object.

To batch export/import animations:

REMINDER: You will need to disable Lara's left pistol. The left pistol is hidden, but still active. Unless it is disabled, two gun flashes and two bullet casings will still appear when firing, and enemies will take damage from two bullets.

Applying recolors

Three color options are available (including the default): purple top/black shorts, peach top/white shorts, or green top/green shorts.

To apply a recolor:

Author's notes

Version 2.2 is an even smaller update than the last. Instead of being a solid color, the inside of the holster is now modeled and textured. Lara's belt is now double sided, allowing the player to see the back of the belt at certain angles rather than disappearing. Lara's hairtie at the base of her head is now rounder and less blocky, and the shape of the braid itself is rounder and less prone to "twiching" compared to before. To further prevent twitching, use these values in the Lara's Ponytail Position Changer patch: X=0, Y=-4, Z=-44.
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Version 2.1 is a small update with a few quality improvements primarily for Lara's head. Lara's fringe (or bangs) is now smoother in the braid version, and the disappearing faces on both heads is now fixed. I've added a shotgun (in TR3 style), with more weapons to come in the future. If you have any weapon requests, please message me!
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Version 2 is a more useful package now with the included flare/crowbar/torch anims. I think the texture upscaling has gone a long way in improving the overall look of the outfit. It's still somewhere between old school and high quality, but now there's a much better match in fidelity between Lara's head and her body.

I still haven't included additional weapons beyond Lara's pistol because I'm not sure what to include. I've considered making revamped version of the TR4 inventory weapons like I've done with the pistol, but I'm lukewarm on the idea. If there's any specific weapons you'd like to use with this outfit, contact me with your suggestions.
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Happy Easter! This is my first time participating in the Aspidetr Easter Time event. I thought this light, springtime-esque outfit for Lara would be fitting for the occasion. :)

This package is rather bare bones and only includes a pistol for weapons/secondary hands. In the future I will add the other typical weapons and secondary hands, such as flare hand, crowbar hand, etc. Keep your eyes on TRSearch for an expanded release.

I'm very excited to finally release this head mesh to the community! Lara's face texture is entirely hand painted by myself from scratch. The mesh started with the original TR2 head and was slowly sculpted many times over before reaching this look. Is it finally done? Probably not, I'm sure I will continue to make tweaks as time goes on. Every time I think I'm "done" I find something new to change. Anyway, I'm really happy with how this new face for Lara turned out, and I hope others enjoy it as well. I think it strikes a good balance of classic and familiar while also being modern and fresh. Expect to see more new outfit with this head in the future!

Contact & social

If you find any issues with this package (or have questions), feel free to contact me. You can find me on the following platforms:
Tomb Raider Forums - Kapu
Discord - @vandersweater (send a friend request!)
YouTube - Occasional TR/TRLE videos
Ko-Fi - Behind the scenes content
Email - vandersweater@outlook.com

Thanks for downloading, enjoy! 🍻

—vandersweater (aka Kapu)