Guide to modifying in-game graphics/Player made modifications/UI enhancements

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  • Directly modifying the Guild Wars program files through any third party tools is completely unsupported by ArenaNet and NCSoft. If anything breaks, do not contact support for help; there's nothing they can do about it.
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Image:Info-Logo.png Note: To run these mods, you will need to use Texmod. Please see Guide to modifying in-game graphics for details on where to get it and how to use it.

To list your modification here, click the edit link of the section your mod belongs and add your mod using the following form:

==== Modification name ====
A short description what the mod does.
:'''Creator:''' [[User:Example]]
:'''Download:''' http://example.org/link/to-the/mod.tpf
:'''Sample:''' [[Media:Texmod_modname.jpg|Mod Name]]
To keep the mods more organized, please add your mod in alphabetical order within its section or group.
  • The sample image is optional and should be uploaded in the "Texmod_modname.jpg" format.
  • The download link must link directly to a TPF file. Archived files (ZIP, RAR etc.) are not allowed and will be removed.


Contents

[edit] UI enhancements

The mods in this section alter the appearance or rendering of the user interface to provide additional functionality or to alter its visual appeal.

[edit] Arcane Echo Shadow Form Mod

Makes it easier to maintain Shadow Form using Arcane Echo, at 16 Shadow Arts. Just cast the echoed Shadow Form when the enchantment bar reaches the white part of the skill icon.

Creator: User:MetaFrank
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?qwxhbl2immh
Sample: [[1]]

[edit] Basic Health Bar Percentage Indicator

Adds a 50% mark on the health bars. That's all. If you'd like other marks, gather up and ring my user page.

Creator: User:Valdrone
Download: http://synthpixel.com/dir/50%25%20mark.tpf
Sample: Sample

[edit] Blue-glass Menus

Makes the look of menus like friends list, guild menu, hero menu, etc' into blue glass.

Creator: User:The chosen generl
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?ggjehzq1bjo
Sample: Sample pic

[edit] Cartography Made Easy

This mod allows for instant comparison to a Grandmaster Cartography map for an easy way to find missing or hard to reach spots. Updated with all known black areas on March 6, 2009.

Creator: User:Pyron Sy- Page about this mod
Download Tyria and GW:EN: http://www.mediafire.com/?zymzmnmjje4
Download Cantha: http://www.mediafire.com/?wwd52mmqdzu
Download Elona: http://www.mediafire.com/?jommizgz5zz
Download Complete Collection (All 3 mods in one file): http://www.mediafire.com/?k50zdqnehwn
Sample: Kryta (Tyria) sample
Video on cartography and how to use Texmod: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxjee24qZ_E

[edit] Clearskills v1.3

Changes the skills in-game to mimic those as seen on the wiki. Also provides a cleaner Effects Monitor which comes in two varieties, green and blue. Green features enchantment effect window colors similar to the original, while the latter replaces this color with a light blue. Note that this mod will remove the enchantment/hex arrows, and the numbers found on the bottom of the skill bar.

Creator: User:losershawn
Download: Clearskills 'Green' -- Clearskills 'Blue'
Sample: Full 'green' preview -- Blue enchantments preview

[edit] Cloud Remover

Removes the moving clouds from the world map so it looks like the "Mission" map.

Creator: User:Seventh
Download: http://rapidshare.com/files/87570676/cloud_removal.tpf.html
Sample: Sample Pic

[edit] Crystal Windows

Changes the backgrounds of the Storage, Friends, Hero, Skills, Inventory, etc windows to transparent.

Creator: User:Oofus
Download: Crystal Windows
Sample: Sample pic

[edit] Dark Glass UI

This mod completely changes the Guild Wars interface to a "Dark Glass" style and improves the UI by adding Spirit Range to the radar, adding a 50% health marker and various other small adjustments..

Creator: dfcowell (Bowman Artemis)
Download: DarkGlassUI v1.1
Sample: Compass, Hero Panel, Inventory, Mission Map, Options Panel, Party Window, Various Panels

[edit] Enhanced Adrenaline Display

This mod changes the overlay for adrenaline skills to increase the visibility of the current state of adrenaline charges.

Creator: User:Gorm
Download: http://rapidshare.com/files/44097501/adrenaline.tpf or: http://www3.hrsv.de/adrenaline.tpf
Sample: Enhanced Adrenaline Display

[edit] Enhanced Heroflags

This mod changes the flags for heroes on the radar and the u-map and replaces them with little circles to make their exact position more visible.

Creator: User:Gorm
Download: http://rapidshare.com/files/47919039/heroflags_v5.tpf
Sample: Enhanced Heroflags


[edit] Footprint Remover

This mod removes all the footprints on the floor.

Creator: Tano
Download: http://rapidshare.com/files/44349837/FootprintRemover.tpf.html
Sample: *No need for a sample, just imagine the floor without footprints.*

[edit] Glazed UI 1.2

7/25/08 Update: Version 1.2 is out. Pretty much everything is fixed up, including PvP--although there's still one bug where there is a minor anomaly in the trade window. For a changelog, see the [release thread].
A user-interface mod emphasized on flat strokes and a reflective body that comes in two flavors: 'Graphite' and 'Classic GW'. Released June 8th 2008.

NOTE: For best image quality in-game, play on NORMAL interface size!

Creator: User:RavenGT
Download: Graphite theme Classic GW theme
Sample: See release thread

[edit] Guild☆Star

This mod changes the standard Guild Wars interface into the Guild☆Star interface.

Creator: User:Xelnaga, page about this mod
Download: http://www.sendspace.com/file/npjoq6
Sample: Sample pic

[edit] LA to Drok's Running Guide

Guide to show which way to go while running from Lion's Arch to Droknar's Forge

Creator: Fire Staff Dervish
Download Download
Sample: Sample


[edit] r0ck1n_RiCK's Electric Blue Mod

Graphical User Interface Skin/Mod to change the default GUI to a nice Electric Blue theme.

Creator: User:r0ck1n_RiCK
Download Download
Sample: Sample


[edit] r0ck1n_RiCK's Hot Pink Mod (for the ladies)

Graphical User Interface Skin/Mod to change the default GUI to a nice Hot Pink theme.

Creator: User:r0ck1n_RiCK
Download Download
Sample: Sample


[edit] Running path to Rata Sum

Guide to show which way to go while running from EOTN to Rata Sum

Creator: User:Charnia
Download: http://www.megaupload.com/nl/?d=28KU5Z8D
Sample: Sample Pic


[edit] Life-, Energy- and EXP-Bar + Resurrection Signet

This Mod changes the color of the bars and changes the Resurrection Signet (See my Mod under "Skills").

Creator: User:Intruder
Download: http://www.box.net/shared/ai7frr7fsq
Sample:

[edit] Luxon HFFF Aid

Added markers in Mount Qinkai to aid in Luxon HFFF.

Creator: User:ScythXIII
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?ex2jzlvv0zl
Sample: Sample pic

[edit] Meta's Improved Interface GOLD

Probably the Final Version (1.8) 07/15/08 This mod improves the normal UI in various ways without changing the general style of it in a major way. It includes: 75/50/25% health displays, Improved radar with Spirit range, more noticeable critical hit effects, a more easily read Adrenaline display, better Hero flagging and much, much more. Be sure to get this latest version.

Creator: User:MetaFrank
Download: http://rapidshare.com/files/129948139/Meta_s_Interface.tpf.html
Sample: Sample pic

[edit] Minimalist Spirit Radar v1.0

This mod adds a very simple line to indicate spirit range. It is a minimalist version of the spirit radars that have been made.

**Working with all updates as of 7/30/2007**
Creator: User:Thor79 - Page about this mod
Download: http://www.chaos-rising.com/stuff/thunder/gw/mods/SpiritRadar.tpf
Sample: Sample pic

[edit] No Fog

This mod makes all fog on the map transparent.

Creator: User:Randy Avon
Download: http://restinheavenup.re.funpic.de/nofog.tpf
Sample: Sample pic

[edit] Overhead Health Bar Remover

This mod removes the health bar that hovers over a targets head.

Creator: User:Pyron Sy
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?bxcmj0mwin4

[edit] Prophecies GW

Changes the UI to the look when Prophecies launched. v1.2

Creator: Asuka
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?rmlxhdh4zjh
Sample: Login ScreenCharacter SelectionLoadingscreenIngame

[edit] Red Flash Remover

Stops models from flashing bright red when they take damage, which has been known to cause headaches and nausea for some players.

Creator: User:losershawn
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?duk2bersj1k

[edit] Shield of Absorption Replacement

Replaces the default icon for SoA with something easier to see the cooldown timer with. For those of us who play 55's and 600's.

Creator: User:Lucidity-Of-Dreams
Download: http://rapidshare.de/files/38359041/SoA_-_Replacement.tpf.html
Sample: Sample pic

[edit] StraightLife

Change log screen & most of interface into minimalistic black/orange windows & buttons.

Creator: Bam Boo Cha

xx.07.07

Download: Download
Sample: Sample

25.07.08

Download: Download
Sample: Sample

14.08.08

Download: Download
Sample: Sample

[edit] Tormented UI

Changes the GW Interface to a kind of demonic red style. Click the title for more information.
Works with all updates as of 1/22/09

Creator: Awk34 talk
Download: Download V1.6
Sample: Sample(v1)

[edit] Transparent Blue Interface

I've converted most parts of the interface(exept the map) into a relaxing blue and more clear transparent.

Creator: Mystic Gohan talk User talk:Mystic Gohan
Download: http://rapidshare.com/files/97123337/MG_interface_all.tpf
Sample: Sample1

[edit] Tyria Cartography

This mod changes the fogged map of Tyria after the Update from 07/17/07.

Creator: Daywalker
Download: http://rapidshare.com/files/43647490/tyria_cartography_gwen.tpf
Sample: Sample

[edit] Underworld Speed Clear running map

This is a map for the UWSC team, it shows the path where they have to run and removes the fog. If your whole screen is white or something is wrong with the screen, just minimize GW and return.

Creator: User:Charnia
Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UECD5GMY
Sample: UW Speed Clear Map sample

[edit] Vert UI

Profession colour edged skin with a simpler style. Changes to health bar for green=healthy, red=damage

Creator: Fay Vert
Download: Ranger Assassin Dervish Elementalist Mesmer Monk Necromancer Paragon Ritualist Warrior Optional bars seen in Ranger
Sample: Ranger Assassin Dervish Elementalist Mesmer Monk Necromancer Paragon Ritualist Warrior
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