Hey there! This is a template for creating simple PNG characters. The template requires BrawlCrate to use (or an equivalent MKWii file editing software)


*IMPORTANT NOTES*

It is HIGHLY recommended that all textures you use for this are 

- in the PNG format 

- Square (transparencies are supported, so any non-square objects can simply have transparent sides) 

- Has dimensions (in pixel counts) being a power of 2 (256x256, 128x128, 64x64… etc) 

- Is no larger than 256x256 for the main file, or 128x128 for the _4 file (for space reasons; higher texture sizes could make the file large enough to crash MKWii)

Otherwise, your image may not display properly. If you image is NOT in this format, pretty much any drawing/image editing software (that lets you adjust canvas size by pixels) can get it that way. 


*CREDIT IS REQUIRED!* 
If you utilize this template, I require that you credit me (Eydra) before posting online. 


*HOW TO USE*
Once you’ve got your images, installing them is very simple!

- Open up sc_bike-ka.szs in BrawlCrate

- Navigate to <null> / drivermodel.brres / Textures (note: NOT  <null> / drivermodel.brres / model / Textures)

- There, you’ll see two textures named CharFront and CharBack. These are the images for the front of the character and the back of the character respectively. Right click on one, and pick “Re-Encode”

- In the Re-encoding window, hit the browse button the top. Navigate to wherever you saved your texture, and replace! 

- After doing this to both textures, make sure to save the file. Keep the filename the exact same, otherwise MKWii won’t recognise it. 

- Do the exact same thing for the sc_bike-ka_4.szs. This is the file called for multiplayer, so it's recommended you change this too. Steps are exactly the same- but keep in mind that file limits are tighter. So, it is advisable to limit your textures to 128x128 (you can change this during the re-encoding process)

That is all! Plop the files into the MyStuff folder of your choosing, and have fun! :3


*STATEMENT OF INTEGRITY* 
No parts of this template were created using Generative AI. This includes the detailed explanation document in the For Funzies folder, I typed that shit out by hand. No alcohol, drugs, or substances were involved. Just the raw power of sleep deprivation and boredom, going hand in hand at the best possible time. 

The transparency shader & materials are based off of ones from folks in the MK Modding and Hacking Community Discord server. No credit was required for use (and to my knowledge, the base materials and shaders were worked on by many people- whose names I do not all know), but I still wanted to say thanks! This mod would not be nearly as good without their work <3
