1,319 suleiman71 -Members- 6,960 posts 10,623 battles Report post #1 Posted January 17, 2016 Save yourselves a lot of hate and frustration. The simple option to disable the ARP skins would make pretty much everyone happy. Only being able to see the ships with Yokosaka and having to do the impossible task of deleting textures to mitigate it, just make things simple and add a toggle. /rant 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,750 [FOXEH] Kitsunelegend Beta Testers 6,103 posts 1,313 battles Report post #2 Posted January 17, 2016 Yep, fully agree with this. I love my NYC port, but I also want to see the ARP ships when in battles, but I do not want to switch to the Yokosuka port. I mean, it looks cool, but I really like my NYC more... Just a simple check box in the general settings tab, or right in the port screen UI somewhere would be HIGHLY beneficial. We need this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
279 [KIA] Skeem689 Members 1,861 posts 7,865 battles Report post #3 Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) You'll find everything easily in C:/Games/World of Warships/res/content/gameplay/japan/ship Edited January 17, 2016 by Skeem689 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
39,441 [HINON] Lert Alpha Tester 27,818 posts 26,863 battles Report post #4 Posted January 17, 2016 I agree that a simple toggle, turned off by default, would be the way to go - as long as the current Yokosuka port functionality remains available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,202 GhostSwordsman Members 6,603 posts 8,654 battles Report post #5 Posted January 17, 2016 Yep, fully agree with this. I love my NYC port, but I also want to see the ARP ships when in battles, but I do not want to switch to the Yokosuka port. I mean, it looks cool, but I really like my NYC more... Just a simple check box in the general settings tab, or right in the port screen UI somewhere would be HIGHLY beneficial. We need this. Kitsune, I don't know if you've seen this before but try this: There's a really easy workaround for this: Port Swapping Navigate to your WOWS install directory and open the following folders: res>spaces Scroll down & you will see various folders named "Dock_Something" which are pretty self explanatory. "Dock_Japan" is the folder with the ARP dock, just take any other dock folder, copy it and rename it to "Dock_Japan" then overwrite the original. Launch the game & voila! you now have your preferred dock being used. You should backup the original dock before doing this so you can revert anytime It should allow you to 'reskin' the Yokosuka port as the NYC port, so you can see the APR ships but have that NYC skyline in the background. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,319 suleiman71 -Members- 6,960 posts 10,623 battles Report post #6 Posted January 17, 2016 You'll find everything easily in C:/Games/World of Warships/res/content/gameplay/japan/ship Doesn't help. Doesn't lead me to exactly what texture I'm supposed to delete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,319 suleiman71 -Members- 6,960 posts 10,623 battles Report post #7 Posted January 17, 2016 Kitsune, I don't know if you've seen this before but try this: It should allow you to 'reskin' the Yokosuka port as the NYC port, so you can see the APR ships but have that NYC skyline in the background. I'll make an attempt at trying that. Gold knows what he's talking about. Then again, we shouldn't have to be doing all of this complicated stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
279 [KIA] Skeem689 Members 1,861 posts 7,865 battles Report post #8 Posted January 17, 2016 Doesn't help. Doesn't lead me to exactly what texture I'm supposed to delete. Here +textures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,319 suleiman71 -Members- 6,960 posts 10,623 battles Report post #9 Posted January 17, 2016 Here +textures Is there a specific texture to look for in there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
279 [KIA] Skeem689 Members 1,861 posts 7,865 battles Report post #10 Posted January 17, 2016 Is there a specific texture to look for in there? In the texture folder, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,202 GhostSwordsman Members 6,603 posts 8,654 battles Report post #11 Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) I'll make an attempt at trying that. Gold knows what he's talking about. Then again, we shouldn't have to be doing all of this complicated stuff. I've done it myself. It works. I currently have the ocean port 'reskinned' as the Hawaii port in my game. Edited January 17, 2016 by GhostSwordsman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
635 [CHASE] NeonPeanuts Beta Testers 1,810 posts 6,064 battles Report post #12 Posted January 17, 2016 Are you talking about the port or the ships? Because I disagree with turning off the ship visuals, but not the port. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
697 Brofisticus Beta Testers 2,196 posts Report post #13 Posted January 17, 2016 If you don't have the animu port selected, the ships look like their regular counterpart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,319 suleiman71 -Members- 6,960 posts 10,623 battles Report post #14 Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) If you don't have the animu port selected, the ships look like their regular counterpart. I believed exactly that before somebody linked me to a WG Q&A saying otherwise. WG's contradicting themselves in multiple sources. I'm confused af right now. Edited January 17, 2016 by ShermanMedium Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
421 [ANKER] danredda1616 Supertester, In AlfaTesters 1,115 posts 7,282 battles Report post #15 Posted January 17, 2016 If you don't have the animu port selected, the ships look like their regular counterpart. ONLY IN BATTLE (if someone else is using it). The ONLY way to see your own ARP ships is to be running Yokosuka. I agree a simple checkbox would be nice (I prefer NY port, but want to see the ARP content) and I expect it might come in due course if enough ppl ask for it (the toggle already exists, but it is linked to the port ATM) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
697 Brofisticus Beta Testers 2,196 posts Report post #16 Posted January 17, 2016 I believed exactly that before somebody linked me to a WG Q&A saying otherwise. WG's contradicting themselves in multiple sources. I'm confused af right now. A buddy of mine could not see the ARP Kongo name or the special skin and I could. I had the port selected (was workin on missions for free ships) and he did not. ONLY IN BATTLE (if someone else is using it). The ONLY way to see your own ARP ships is to be running Yokosuka. I agree a simple checkbox would be nice (I prefer NY port, but want to see the ARP content) and I expect it might come in due course if enough ppl ask for it (the toggle already exists, but it is linked to the port ATM) Yeah, I meant in battle. Id love it if the ship stayed in your port naked if you had a different port selected. That Myoko skin looks like a frakin Barbie marital aid... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,750 [FOXEH] Kitsunelegend Beta Testers 6,103 posts 1,313 battles Report post #17 Posted January 17, 2016 Kitsune, I don't know if you've seen this before but try this: It should allow you to 'reskin' the Yokosuka port as the NYC port, so you can see the APR ships but have that NYC skyline in the background. I'll have to try this then....still, I fear it'll turn off the music that plays in the NYC port....I REALLLY like that music...and I believe, at least right after I downloaded the patch that added this stuff, that the Yokosuka port had a different music track playing.... I'll look into it though, maybe I can find a way to switch over the music as well if it doesn't do it by moving just the port over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40 Ensizon Members 24 posts 51 battles Report post #18 Posted January 17, 2016 How can we toggle this garbage off? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9,860 [NMKJT] VTAdmiral Beta Testers 24,800 posts 3,947 battles Report post #19 Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) There's a really easy workaround for this: Port Swapping Navigate to your WOWS install directory and open the following folders: res>spaces Scroll down & you will see various folders named "Dock_Something" which are pretty self explanatory. "Dock_Japan" is the folder with the ARP dock, just take any other dock folder, copy it and rename it to "Dock_Japan" then overwrite the original. Launch the game & voila! you now have your preferred dock being used. You should backup the original dock before doing this so you can revert anytime Thanks to this helpful advice This is possible For the THIRD TIME TODAY I am posting this solution to this exact matter. Music is unchanged. It is 100% identical to the NY port. Edited January 17, 2016 by Cruiser_Wichita 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,750 [FOXEH] Kitsunelegend Beta Testers 6,103 posts 1,313 battles Report post #20 Posted January 17, 2016 How can we toggle this garbage off? Press this button on your computer and the scary cartoon characters will go away. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,202 GhostSwordsman Members 6,603 posts 8,654 battles Report post #21 Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) I'll have to try this then....still, I fear it'll turn off the music that plays in the NYC port....I REALLLY like that music...and I believe, at least right after I downloaded the patch that added this stuff, that the Yokosuka port had a different music track playing.... I'll look into it though, maybe I can find a way to switch over the music as well if it doesn't do it by moving just the port over. The music is the same, like Wichita said. In fact the only port that has different music is the Hawaii port, as that's the premium port. Interestingly enough, I reskinned my ocean port to the Hawaii port, and it plays the premium account music every time I log in but after one battle it goes back to the music that plays in every other port because I only have a standard account. Edited January 17, 2016 by GhostSwordsman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,319 suleiman71 -Members- 6,960 posts 10,623 battles Report post #22 Posted January 17, 2016 How can we toggle this garbage off? Please don't slime any more topics. Press this button on your computer and the scary cartoon characters will go away. Ever thought of closing the worldofwarships.com tab? lol I'll have to try this then....still, I fear it'll turn off the music that plays in the NYC port....I REALLLY like that music...and I believe, at least right after I downloaded the patch that added this stuff, that the Yokosuka port had a different music track playing.... I'll look into it though, maybe I can find a way to switch over the music as well if it doesn't do it by moving just the port over. Too bad the regular premium music overrides that for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,750 [FOXEH] Kitsunelegend Beta Testers 6,103 posts 1,313 battles Report post #23 Posted January 17, 2016 Ever thought of closing the worldofwarships.com tab? lol That wouldn't be enough. Its why I suggested what I did.... Too bad the regular premium music overrides that for me. Yeah I know....which is why I haven't re-upped my premium time, even though I actually, for once, have the funds to do it. That new port music is amazing. <3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6,799 IronWolfV Alpha Tester, Beta Testers 30,523 posts 6,320 battles Report post #24 Posted January 17, 2016 Please do it, I am so sick of people whining about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
364 shootieboats Members 1,726 posts 15,758 battles Report post #25 Posted January 17, 2016 It should allow you to 'reskin' the Yokosuka port as the NYC port, so you can see the APR ships but have that NYC skyline in the background. And if you're scared of getting mugged on the streets of New York at night, just wait 12 hours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
