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in umbra

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Half algorithm, half deity.

If you get the sleep token reference u r such a g

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Some Tips for new DBH modders

This will have 2 sections :

1 . QUANTIC dream textures - getting them stable throughout the game

2. Handy tool I found for normal maps.

QD TEXTURES - MY TOOL KEEPS BREAKING?

this is for the 2 ppl that actually mod Detroit and want to make their mods public and usable the entire game. and don't know abt this.

As you probably know, models ( containers ) share textures. So when you update a quantic dream texture for 1 model you need to update every single container/model that shares that texture or else it'll look black and crash your game. Why? because your game is expecting the file in qd format for that container when it's a dds file now.

But I'm sure youve noticed after the 3rd or so containers texture being 'refreshed' ( inserting the texture for each use of it in the tool) it just breaks. The only way around this is to tell the game it should expect a dds format manually.

Ok enough yapping. Here’s the tutorial :

Add your texture like you normally would in the editor. Do this for only one model, u can do it for more just before it crashes if u want too it shouldn’t affect it, I haven’t tested it tho.

Enable editing for all the containers/models that use that texture. So it clones it.

Now,, Repeat these steps for every texture that needs to be made into dds format other than the ones you changed in the editor:

1.Using Rk900 (INTO_3) as an example, I swapped the connor into_2 model face texture so now we need to tell the game to expect a dds for nines face. Get the offset of nines’ face  texture. It’s SUPER important that the INTO_3 container is cloned as the offset will be different.

2.go to ( ctrl + g ) to the offset in d26 file. (so 80F5B90F)

3.change the following : we start at ‘0E’ for this example.

Change the 14th and 19th bytes (02) to 01 . it should look like this now

The hex code will change for each texture, but it will always be the 14th and 19th bytes.

4.Repeat for all textures and models that use them :)

Your tool will now load the containers correctly ( they will appear black still, but it will work ingame.)

USEFUL TOOL FOR CREATING NORMAL MAPS:

Normal maps are what gives flat surfaces fake 3d-ness without actually being there ! An example of this is the pores of dbh characters. Normal maps basically allow us to use less polygons which is good for efficiency:))

How do normal maps work ? Well all digital images contain 3 color channels : Red, Green and Blue (RGB) , what normal maps do is assign x,y,z values to these channels. So red would be the x value, green is the y value , blue is the z value . These give us the fake 3d values for each pixel that alter how our game calculates the light ( surface normals ) .

I use this website to generate my normal maps from height maps :

Height maps are black and white images that tell us the height (z value) of each pixel, typically white is high,black is low. Here is an example of the sylus mask I made :

IMPORTANT!! 99% of dbh’s normal maps DONT have a blue channel ( z value) so you HAVE to remove the blue channel completely after generating it from here.

This was how my modified face texture looked like after nuking the blue channel ( in gimp you have to go to colors -> Components -> decompose and delete the blue channel then recompose it )

^^ basically i overlayed the new normal map over connors original one.

Ok thats it. idk if this helps anyone but here u go :P

Pls correct me if I’m wrong abt anything, I’m small brain tbh

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Ranibow sprimkle

I made this by following shuiondigi (on Instagram)'s tutorial! :)

The colour wheel got chopped during the gif making process <\3

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happy vday @sumahless!! thanks for exchanging valentines with me <333

last but certainly not least, here's connor!!!!! i really liked how this one turned out. i had to keep covering his eyes when i was coloring him because he was making me blush LMAO. (chat, is it cringe to feel some type of way about your own drawing??) btw, that's an untied bowtie in case someone hasn't seen one before lol. i hope you like it sumah and happy vday again <3333

that's ten out of ten cards i made for the dbh vday exchange event i'm hosting!!! check out the event tag for more wonderful and funny valentines cards with your favorite dbh characters from a whole bunch of amazing artists!! i might try to make a masterpost or something with all the vday cards but we'll see!!!

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DBH Valentines Cards ! :D

Thank you @cptjh-arts and @starryeyedstray for trading with me :) I hope you like them!

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D:BH V-Day Card Exchange 2025

Dear @sumahless, here is Connor for you! Enjoy your card!

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WIP screenshots of a Sylus inspired DBH mod I'm trying to work on

Im currently in the process of de-wrinkling him ( I love connors wrinkles and dimples , butt they dont look v good here) I now just have to alter their normal maps then he will be wrinkle free!!!

After that I need to clean his face jewelry a bit more. I'm thinking of making it a bit thinner. Unfortunately modding Detroit is very limiting.

I have to hand paint the height maps to get a 3d effect and that effect is very limited. The illusion works fine for mods like the Chimera connor one where its kinda like weird 3d android synthskin. But when it comes to large protuding pieces like this its kinda sucky.

Also what do we think of his eyeliner in the 1st pic I tried toning it down in the others. i kinda wanna bring it back but not as much.

Any feedback or ideas are greatly apreciated :)

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Nah imma do my own thing

Depending on how u play him Connor can be the most advanced prototype android developed by CyberLife or u can make him the most cringefail robot to exist in modern times

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deviant…

or…

…just a machine?

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I love how people were pointing out under the previous post that DBH fandom is not dead, so I decided to post more of my old arts with Rk900

This was for the 2023 inktober

I love creepy yandere android 💙

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I'M DOING THIS SOMEONE TRADE CONNOR WITH ME PLEASE I'M BEGGING. THIS IS SUCH A CUTE IDEA YOU SHOULD JOIN IMMEDIATELY.

❤️DBH V-Day Card Exchange 2025❤️

Calling all DBH artists~!

If you lived in the USA, you might remember the nostalgia of trading little character Valentines' cards in elementary school. Let's bring that energy back!!! But this time, WE'LL be the ones drawing up the cards with our beloved DBH characters~! Basically, it's an art trade except the art will be cute Valentines' Day cards!!!

Step 1: Let people know you're interested in trading Valentines' Day cards!!! You can either leave a ❤️ emoji (or any other comment) in the replies or reblog this saying you're open to trading. Totally okay if you add a caveat like you're only opening trades up to moots or oomfs. (You can skip to step 2 if you rather just reach out to specific people rather than having your trades fully open)

Step 2: Set-up your trades! SOFT DEADLINE: Feb 1-ish (up to your discretion on when you want to stop accepting trade request) Either reply to someone's comment or message the person directly if they've said they were open to trades. To keep it simple, I recommend both parties simply saying what character(s) you want drawn on your card.

Step 3: Draw your card!!! If you're still unsure what kind of card this is supposed to be here's a DBH-specific example. Basic template is picture of character + DBH-related pun/pick-up line:

I recommend keeping the drawing simple. The more cutesy and stylized the better~!

Step 4: Post your finished card between Feb 13th-15th!!! You can just make it a regular post or you could it to your valentine via inbox! It's up to you!!! Use the tag #dbh vday exchange 2025 if you want.

🚨IMPORTANT RULES🚨 This is an impromptu event run by just little ol' me with really no rules since everyone is in charge of their own trades, but here are some things to keep in mind.

Keep it PG!!! I want everyone to feel comfortable participating, so keep the puns and pictures SFW. Think wholesome and flirty not horny please!

Please be respectful of each other! Don't be offended if someone declines a trade with you. They might not have enough time to accept more than a couple trades. And don't be rude when declining a trade!

Please be respectful of each other's time! If you aren't able to fulfill your trade for whatever reason, please communicate that with the other person. A quick apology is 1000x better than ghosting someone.

Keep it low stress and fun!!! These cards are supposed to be just a quick fun way to do some art trades. Don't agonize over the drawings or try to make full colored masterpieces (unless you really have the time and energy lol). The expectation here is quick and cute doodles meant to spread some love and kindness <3333

You are welcome to keep your trades private, but I would love to see them!!! So feel free to tag me @starryeyedstray once they're posted or tag #dbh vday exchange 2025.

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Meme dump cuz idfk what to post

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DBH Nuclear Power Plant AU

My AU where RK900 were created as advanced androids to run strategic facilities and dangerous industries such as NPP.

This is pretty old art that is very special to me. Was inspired by Chernobyl. Opened from my Patreon.

Check more of my DBH arts here: Bluesky | Insta

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So I was modding Detroit and created an abomination by accident..