is editing game files to change jason skin to another one bannable?

[chubster]

like you take part 8 textures and you put them on part 2? you can still stun him, unlike jason x

[The Toast of Kyiv]

If it's purely for cosmetic purposes (although i'm not sure why you would even want to) then i don't see why it would class itself as a bannable offense. All you're doing is swapping skins/models. Basically modding, lots of people do this whereas having Jason X (content that shouldn't even be available) is pure data mining and is hacking. Not to mention that his model is invulnerable.

I wouldn't worry about it but if you're very worried about a ban, then i'd ask this on the official forums to be sure.

Would be interested to know how you're able to edit the game's files and with what software though, if you don't mind explaining to me. I'd want to mod the game in the same way but offline instead of online.

[Bladehelm]

Originally posted by Mr. Chub Chub:

like you take part 8 textures and you put them on part 2? you can still stun him, unlike jason x

I could see an argument that making your Jason look like a different Jason gives you an unfair advantage because counselors would be using tactics suited to the strengths and weaknesses for the Jason skin you're using, not the actual Jason you're using.

For instance, if you look like a Jason that can't run, people will play differently than if you look like a Jason who can.

[evil burger]

Originally posted by Bladehelm:

Originally posted by Mr. Chub Chub:

like you take part 8 textures and you put them on part 2? you can still stun him, unlike jason x

I could see an argument that making your Jason look like a different Jason gives you an unfair advantage because counselors would be using tactics suited to the strengths and weaknesses for the Jason skin you're using, not the actual Jason you're using.

For instance, if you look like a Jason that can't run, people will play differently than if you look like a Jason who can.

Uh, I'm sure people who can identify the model are pretty set to know what strength's and weaknesses' Jason has.

[#$$$#]

They are doing it with some sort of Hex editor same way they get Uber in the game from what I understand.I know someone using any special animation kills on any Jason but with weapon swap coming I don't count that as "cheating" Changing skins as Bladehelm pointed out is.

[Bladehelm]

Originally posted by Buggzy, but on STEROIDS:

Uh, I'm sure people who can identify the model are pretty set to know what strength's and weaknesses' Jason has.

Right, exactly my point. During the opening animation, players see a Jason they recognize as a Jason who can't run, so they adjust their playstyle accordingly. If that Jason is actually a Jason that CAN run but has had his skin edited to look like one that can't, then the Jason player now has an advantage they shouldn't.

[Vegi]

I've been reporting players who I see doing this to JasonKillsBugs.com

Seen a few people access Jason X and Savini Jason (NES Jason music plays when he shows up for example)

[Rev Humpjoy]

Jason X also has a smaller hit box so imo it should be bannable.

[evil burger]

Originally posted by Bladehelm:

Originally posted by Buggzy, but on STEROIDS:

Uh, I'm sure people who can identify the model are pretty set to know what strength's and weaknesses' Jason has.

Right, exactly my point. During the opening animation, players see a Jason they recognize as a Jason who can't run, so they adjust their playstyle accordingly. If that Jason is actually a Jason that CAN run but has had his skin edited to look like one that can't, then the Jason player now has an advantage they shouldn't.

I meant to disagree.

I meant the flat model, not the skin.

When you edit the texture for Retro Jason onto say Part 4, it'll still be easy to know that it's Part 4 still because of his model.