XIV Tech & Modding Tips
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✨ my feeble attempt at collecting info shared by the community into one spot with easily searchable tags 🛠️
⤷planned tags are split between #xivmoddingtips and #xivtechtips with added contextual tags
⤷maintained by @sinuntosea.bsky.social
⤷planned tags are split between #xivmoddingtips and #xivtechtips with added contextual tags
⤷maintained by @sinuntosea.bsky.social
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this is a WIP atm, with my intent being to make a helpful QRT of most guides shared by the community thats appropriately tagged and described so as to make finding everything easier and more accessible but for now I'm just collecting stuff here!
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pro tip: if you have a hair or other mesh that gets garbled when you have a depth of field and ambient occlusion shader enabled, you can go to addons > generic depth in reshade and swap between the blue entries in the list so it renders nice and clean
September 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
pro tip: if you have a hair or other mesh that gets garbled when you have a depth of field and ambient occlusion shader enabled, you can go to addons > generic depth in reshade and swap between the blue entries in the list so it renders nice and clean
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hi i decided to write up a little guide on merging vertices while i was working on a project bc i dont think ive seen any around on this topic
#vanillacreatives
#vanillacreatives
how to combine meshes seamlessly
how to combine meshes seamlessly by bluberry
docs.google.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:38 AM
hi i decided to write up a little guide on merging vertices while i was working on a project bc i dont think ive seen any around on this topic
#vanillacreatives
#vanillacreatives
this is a WIP atm, with my intent being to make a helpful QRT of most guides shared by the community thats appropriately tagged and described so as to make finding everything easier and more accessible but for now I'm just collecting stuff here!
July 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
this is a WIP atm, with my intent being to make a helpful QRT of most guides shared by the community thats appropriately tagged and described so as to make finding everything easier and more accessible but for now I'm just collecting stuff here!
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Here you go all. The raw guide
I'll do like an official 'share' I guess before uploading it to other sites but
Here you go
#ffxivmods | #xivmods | #apple-mods | #xivmodguides
I'll do like an official 'share' I guess before uploading it to other sites but
Here you go
#ffxivmods | #xivmods | #apple-mods | #xivmodguides
Stupidest Guide to Upscaling Vanilla Gear
Stupidest Guide to Upscaling Vanilla Gear Want to scale to titties? Well hopefully this will help Written by someone who made this process work for her
docs.google.com
July 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Here you go all. The raw guide
I'll do like an official 'share' I guess before uploading it to other sites but
Here you go
#ffxivmods | #xivmods | #apple-mods | #xivmodguides
I'll do like an official 'share' I guess before uploading it to other sites but
Here you go
#ffxivmods | #xivmods | #apple-mods | #xivmodguides
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I use this tutorial to port gear to highlander docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Midlander to Highlander Mod Conversion
Foreword : I have never wrote a guide before so you’ll excuse me if i miss some stuff but i will try to be as step-by-step as possible. This guide is nonetheless for the people having a semblance of ...
docs.google.com
May 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I use this tutorial to port gear to highlander docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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superhivemarket.com/products/laz... godsend, unfortunately it's a paid plugin.
Lazy Weight Tool
Supports weight painting by displaying and editing weights in a table, setting weights by numerical, strengthen vertex selection , etc.
superhivemarket.com
May 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
superhivemarket.com/products/laz... godsend, unfortunately it's a paid plugin.
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Guide on how to make advanced modpacks. I probably forgot some stuff and I'm sorry in advance 🙏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=umdf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=umdf...
ffxiv textools advanced modpacking guide
YouTube video by Moff Bby
www.youtube.com
March 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Guide on how to make advanced modpacks. I probably forgot some stuff and I'm sorry in advance 🙏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=umdf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=umdf...
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Alright motherfuckers let's do a funny lil guide on scars
DISCLAIMERS: I am not graphically skilled. I barely know what I am doing. I am using a Bibo-based body to demonstrate this. You do not need to know how to draw (I sure as hell don't).
DISCLAIMERS: I am not graphically skilled. I barely know what I am doing. I am using a Bibo-based body to demonstrate this. You do not need to know how to draw (I sure as hell don't).
May 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Alright motherfuckers let's do a funny lil guide on scars
DISCLAIMERS: I am not graphically skilled. I barely know what I am doing. I am using a Bibo-based body to demonstrate this. You do not need to know how to draw (I sure as hell don't).
DISCLAIMERS: I am not graphically skilled. I barely know what I am doing. I am using a Bibo-based body to demonstrate this. You do not need to know how to draw (I sure as hell don't).
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jinxxy.com/SentFromSpac... superhivemarket.com/products/mul... github.com/bnpr/Abnormal my favorite blender plug-ins. Two of which are free.
Robust Weight Transfer for Blender
0.00 USD - ,Join the Discord for support and news!: ,https://discord.gg/Fdy5RpunY4A Blender addon for getting smooth weight transfer results with just one click!Robus
jinxxy.com
May 2, 2025 at 5:50 AM
jinxxy.com/SentFromSpac... superhivemarket.com/products/mul... github.com/bnpr/Abnormal my favorite blender plug-ins. Two of which are free.
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🔶 HACKJOB WEIGHTS WITH THE DATA TRANSFER MODIFIER
my original super-simplified data transfer guide for beginners, now updated with clearer screenshots. it just explains how to set up a data transfer modifier, so for more details, please refer to a full mashup guide!
#sorenmods
my original super-simplified data transfer guide for beginners, now updated with clearer screenshots. it just explains how to set up a data transfer modifier, so for more details, please refer to a full mashup guide!
#sorenmods
April 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
🔶 HACKJOB WEIGHTS WITH THE DATA TRANSFER MODIFIER
my original super-simplified data transfer guide for beginners, now updated with clearer screenshots. it just explains how to set up a data transfer modifier, so for more details, please refer to a full mashup guide!
#sorenmods
my original super-simplified data transfer guide for beginners, now updated with clearer screenshots. it just explains how to set up a data transfer modifier, so for more details, please refer to a full mashup guide!
#sorenmods
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hi! here are 2 quick guides i made to share tips for weighting mashups in ffxiv! first up:
🔶 DUPLICATE MESHES FOR WEIGHT PAINTING
a lil trick i use a lot. this can simplify your workflow for models with many materials, handpainting, or troubleshooting annoying areas like underarms.
#sorenmods
🔶 DUPLICATE MESHES FOR WEIGHT PAINTING
a lil trick i use a lot. this can simplify your workflow for models with many materials, handpainting, or troubleshooting annoying areas like underarms.
#sorenmods
April 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
hi! here are 2 quick guides i made to share tips for weighting mashups in ffxiv! first up:
🔶 DUPLICATE MESHES FOR WEIGHT PAINTING
a lil trick i use a lot. this can simplify your workflow for models with many materials, handpainting, or troubleshooting annoying areas like underarms.
#sorenmods
🔶 DUPLICATE MESHES FOR WEIGHT PAINTING
a lil trick i use a lot. this can simplify your workflow for models with many materials, handpainting, or troubleshooting annoying areas like underarms.
#sorenmods
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*deshines your nikki* & its example mod are out now!
it's a guide to retexturing hairs using vanilla materials.
pls share feedback if you have any, and i hope you enjoy!
#ffxivmods | #xivmodcreate | #sorenmods
guide: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
hair mod: heliosphere.app/mod/pjg96pf2...
it's a guide to retexturing hairs using vanilla materials.
pls share feedback if you have any, and i hope you enjoy!
#ffxivmods | #xivmodcreate | #sorenmods
guide: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
hair mod: heliosphere.app/mod/pjg96pf2...
January 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM
*deshines your nikki* & its example mod are out now!
it's a guide to retexturing hairs using vanilla materials.
pls share feedback if you have any, and i hope you enjoy!
#ffxivmods | #xivmodcreate | #sorenmods
guide: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
hair mod: heliosphere.app/mod/pjg96pf2...
it's a guide to retexturing hairs using vanilla materials.
pls share feedback if you have any, and i hope you enjoy!
#ffxivmods | #xivmodcreate | #sorenmods
guide: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
hair mod: heliosphere.app/mod/pjg96pf2...
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paywalling guides is ridiculous, here's some good free ones:
- Quoth's
- Key's
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- Lighty's
- YAB Devkit Documentation
- Curie's
- Quoth's
- Key's
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- Lighty's
- YAB Devkit Documentation
- Curie's
July 28, 2025 at 12:09 AM
paywalling guides is ridiculous, here's some good free ones:
- Quoth's
- Key's
tab=t.0#heading=h.eegxptaqh9y)
- Lighty's
- YAB Devkit Documentation
- Curie's
- Quoth's
- Key's
tab=t.0#heading=h.eegxptaqh9y)
- Lighty's
- YAB Devkit Documentation
- Curie's
#xivmoddingtips #textures #scales
[ A guide for getting metal/shiny/metallic shaders on skin textures, including scales ]
[ A guide for getting metal/shiny/metallic shaders on skin textures, including scales ]
scuffed, scuffed guide for metal shaders on skin. i am extremely sleepy
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Metal Skin Shader Guide
everkeep’s guide to metal shaders on skin I was asked how I achieved that shiny, metallic effect on the skin textures of a few of my characters, so I figured I’d try to throw together a guide for it!...
docs.google.com
July 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
#xivmoddingtips #textures #scales
[ A guide for getting metal/shiny/metallic shaders on skin textures, including scales ]
[ A guide for getting metal/shiny/metallic shaders on skin textures, including scales ]
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A little tip when you've taken a gpose reference shot or something of that sort on a stage panel and everything is just a littttttle off color because of the housing lighting-
May 27, 2025 at 1:55 AM
A little tip when you've taken a gpose reference shot or something of that sort on a stage panel and everything is just a littttttle off color because of the housing lighting-
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And it is done! A quick and easy rundown on how to port female midlander-based hairs to female highlanders with ONLY penumbra!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
I tried my best, and even included how to add metadata for extra posing bones.
I hope this helps ❤️Enjoy #ffxivmods
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
I tried my best, and even included how to add metadata for extra posing bones.
I hope this helps ❤️Enjoy #ffxivmods
How To: Midlander to Highlander Hair "Ports" - Dawntrail Edition
Hair “Porting” Guide: Midlander to Highlander - Dawntrail Edition A visual guide for fem highlander players who got bamboozled too many times for the “for hyur” tag on hair mods by Ellie, now without...
docs.google.com
July 4, 2025 at 12:31 AM
And it is done! A quick and easy rundown on how to port female midlander-based hairs to female highlanders with ONLY penumbra!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
I tried my best, and even included how to add metadata for extra posing bones.
I hope this helps ❤️Enjoy #ffxivmods
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
I tried my best, and even included how to add metadata for extra posing bones.
I hope this helps ❤️Enjoy #ffxivmods
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OKAY.. This is a very quick guide on how to make easy toggles to your mods. You do need some knowledge of mod creation, blender and textools to do this.
As I'm no expert, please be kind, if there's incorrect things written in this! I merely wished to share!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
As I'm no expert, please be kind, if there's incorrect things written in this! I merely wished to share!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
IMC Toggle guide for Textools
IMC Toggle guide for Textools! A quick and easy guide on how to make toggles for mods in textools. I am no expert on everything, and this is merely a quick little thing I set up. Firstly, have your se...
docs.google.com
June 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
OKAY.. This is a very quick guide on how to make easy toggles to your mods. You do need some knowledge of mod creation, blender and textools to do this.
As I'm no expert, please be kind, if there's incorrect things written in this! I merely wished to share!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
As I'm no expert, please be kind, if there's incorrect things written in this! I merely wished to share!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Double Chin Sculpting Tutorial!
This video tutorial already assumes you know a little bit about blender and sculpting, but not everything about sculpting.
This tutorial doesn't have a voice over, so turn audio on at your own peril.
This video tutorial already assumes you know a little bit about blender and sculpting, but not everything about sculpting.
This tutorial doesn't have a voice over, so turn audio on at your own peril.
June 17, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Double Chin Sculpting Tutorial!
This video tutorial already assumes you know a little bit about blender and sculpting, but not everything about sculpting.
This tutorial doesn't have a voice over, so turn audio on at your own peril.
This video tutorial already assumes you know a little bit about blender and sculpting, but not everything about sculpting.
This tutorial doesn't have a voice over, so turn audio on at your own peril.
ideas: quote post with tags xivmoddingtips, xivxivtechtips, add in contextual words like sculpt, blender, hair, mashup etc to help make search more robust
March 29, 2025 at 3:53 AM
ideas: quote post with tags xivmoddingtips, xivxivtechtips, add in contextual words like sculpt, blender, hair, mashup etc to help make search more robust