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E3 Rochelle: Redux

A little treat for the Rochelle lovers out there, the original hair style seen in pre-release media.

Alternative braid version here

So what changed? What's different from one already on the workshop? Well I'm glad you asked!

• Totally remade from scratch using original Valve assets.
  
• TLS bones and updates.
  
• Wrinklemaps. (Hooray!)
  
• Skin support without breaking the hair.
  
• Jiggleboned Attachments. (Naturally)
  
• Jigglebones on her holster, ear rings, bracelets and boot buckles.
  
• Original less exaggerated expressions.
  
• Original high quality bracelets. (Includes viewmodel)

I'll be honest, I started off just wanting to get her hair mesh to help out a friend. I didn't plan on making a definitive E3 Rochelle or another beta themed mod, but she has never been done properly to a high standard before and I felt like it was worth doing it right for the people that enjoy her old hairstyle.

In saying that, there is no shade being thrown towards the creators of older E3 Rochelle mods. I don't know if it was a lack of knowledge or the tools of the time that led to these shortcomings but that shouldn't mean we have to live with what we have when so much can be improved.

Now go forth and blarg to your hearts content!


Note Regarding facial expressions:
I didn't even know they were different until she was completed, were they used during E3? No clue. Are they any better? Hard to say, I like them but its all up to personal preference. please see the attached video for a direct comparison.




Stopped reading? good, I hate writing these descriptions.

Credits:
Valve - Assets
Cuba - Editing/Compiling.