Trying to convert a Civ 4 unit to Civ 5 - Help needed

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I am trying to convert a Civ 4 unit to Civ 5, namely the Maceman. I imported maceman.nif to NifSkope, and then exported it to .obj. Now I have the file open in Blender 2.79, and I am not sure what to do now.
upload_2020-8-4_23-55-49.png
 
This is how far I can get. I have rotated the model so it is standing, and joined it with the two mace meshes. I have also created a new UV map, copied the old one into the new one, and set the original map for the texture. However, it appears the texture is missing, so I don't know how to proceed now. The texture does work properly in NifSkope.
upload_2020-8-5_13-40-18.png
 
I have gotten a lot further, but I get an error when trying to export to .br2:

upload_2020-8-7_15-30-30.png



I chose to use the Civ 5 Warrior as the template unit:

upload_2020-8-7_15-30-36.png


I don't think I understand the Weight Painting step:

upload_2020-8-7_15-38-50.png



upload_2020-8-7_15-38-58.png



upload_2020-8-7_15-38-31.png
 
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Another update:
I don't know how, but I was able to export the file to .br2, save it as .gr2 in Nexus Buddy 2, and now it shows up properly (?) in Granny Viewer:
upload_2020-8-7_15-51-39.png
 
The model does not work in game yet:
upload_2020-8-7_16-22-41.png


I tried to create a .fxsxml file too, based on the default Civ 5 Warrior, but I am not sure if it looks right. This is the code:

Code: 
<Asset>
    <Mesh file="maceman.gr2"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_IdleA.gr2" ec="1000"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_FidgetA.gr2" ec="1040"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_IdleA_Trans_IdleB.gr2" ec="1020"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_IdleB.gr2" ec="2000"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_FidgetB.gr2" ec="2040"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_IdleB_Trans_IdleA.gr2" ec="2020"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Fortify.gr2" ec="1500"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Fortify_Idle.gr2" ec="1520"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Fortify_Idle_Fidget.gr2" ec="1540"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Fortify_Idle_Trans_Combat_Ready_Idle.gr2" ec="1560"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Fortify_Idle_Trans_IdleA.gr2" ec="1580"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Combat_Ready.gr2" ec="1600"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Shuffle.gr2" ec="1450"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Combat_Ready_Idle.gr2" ec="1620"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Combat_Ready_Idle_Trans_IdleA.gr2" ec="1640"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Run.gr2" ec="1400"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Stop_Run.gr2" ec="1440"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Stop_Run_IdleB.gr2" ec="2440"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Charge_Run.gr2" ec="1120"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Charge_Attack.gr2" ec="1140"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_AttackA.gr2" ec="1100"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_AttackB.gr2" ec="2100"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Attack_City.gr2" ec="1160, 1180"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Victory.gr2" ec="1800"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Bombard_Defense.gr2" ec="1280"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Bombard_Defense_Idle.gr2" ec="1285"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_Bombard_Defense_Idle_Trans_IdleA.gr2" ec="1290"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_DeathA.gr2" ec="1200"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_DeathA_Idle.gr2" ec="1220"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_DeathB.gr2" ec="2200"/>
    <Animation file="Warrior_DeathB_Idle.gr2" ec="2220"/>
    <Texture file="Unit_Environment_Dull.dds"/>
    <Texture file="Unit_Environment_Sharp.dds"/>
    <Texture file="Unit_Irradiance.dds"/>
    <Texture file="maceman_128.dds"/>
    <Texture file="maceman_128_gloss.dds"/>
    <TimedTrigger file="FX_Triggers_Warrior.ftsxml"/>
    <BoneUsage>
        <Bone name="bone_CLUB"/>
        <Bone name="Base HumanSpine2"/>
        <Bone name="Base HumanRPalm"/>
    </BoneUsage>
    <AnimGraph file="RUN_CHARGE_SHUFFLE_TO_SHUFFLE_RUN_CHARGE.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="IDLE_OFFSET_CONTINUE_TRUE_GRAPH.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="FORTIFY_FIDGET_GRAPH.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="ENTER_FORTIFY.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="LEAVE_BOMBARD_DEFEND_TRANS_IDLE_A_GRAPH.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="DEATH_FINAL_GRAPH.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="BOMBARD_DEFEND_LOOP_GRAPH.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="ENTER_BOMBARD_DEFEND_GRAPH.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="DEATH_GRAPH.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="LEAVE_COMBAT_READY.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="ENTER_COMBAT_READY_GRAPH.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="FORTIFY_LEAVE_GRAPH.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="COMBAT_READY_GRAPH.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="FORTIFY_GRAPH.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="TRANSITIONS_FOR_IDLES.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="STOP_RUNNING.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="IDLE_GRAPH.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="FIDGETS_GRAPH.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="MELEE_ATTACKS.dge"/>
    <StateMachine file="1_OMNI_STATE_01.fsmxml"/>
    <AnimGraph file="RUN_CHARGE_SHUFFLE_LOOP.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="ATTACK_TO_RUN_CHARGE_SHUFFLE.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="ATTACK_CITY_TO_RUN_CHARGE_SHUFFLE.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="START_RUN_CHARGE_SHUFFLE.dge"/>
    <AnimGraph file="SHUFFLE_STOP_GRAPH.dge"/>
</Asset>
 
Another problem:
If I import the .gr2 file I just created into Nexus Buddy 2, and then try to export it to .nb2, I get this error:
upload_2020-8-7_16-37-1.png


I feel like I am close to getting the model working properly, but now I have no idea what to do.
 
Is this replacing the warrior? If not, you will need to give it a code name in the coding and make sure that all files are connected to the correct images.

P.S. Did you click the details and see what it said?
 
SLGray said:
Is this replacing the warrior? If not, you will need to give it a code name in the coding and make sure that all files are connected to the correct images.

P.S. Did you click the details and see what it said?
Click to expand...
Oh, it's not replacing the warrior. I am not sure what the details in the message say either. Also, how do I make sure the images are connected to the model properly?

Edit: Oh, and what do you mean by "code name"? The unit is already a separate, "fully" functioning unit (it having the atlas and flag of the Warrior does make it a bit confusing, yeah), just with no working model yet. So where should I give the unit a "code name"?

Edit 2: Here's the ArtDefines code for my Maceman unit (I know writing the path to the .fxsxml file is redundant, but I like doing it so I know where everything is):

Code: 
    <!-- UNIT_MACEMAN ************************************************** -->
    <ArtDefine_UnitInfos>
        <Row>
            <Type>ART_DEF_UNIT_MACEMAN</Type>
            <Formation>DefaultMelee</Formation>
            <DamageStates>1</DamageStates>
        </Row>
    </ArtDefine_UnitInfos>
    <ArtDefine_UnitInfoMemberInfos>
        <Row>
            <UnitInfoType>ART_DEF_UNIT_MACEMAN</UnitInfoType>
            <UnitMemberInfoType>ART_DEF_UNIT_MEMBER_MACEMAN</UnitMemberInfoType>
            <NumMembers>12</NumMembers>
        </Row>
    </ArtDefine_UnitInfoMemberInfos>
    <ArtDefine_UnitMemberInfos>
        <Row>
            <Type>ART_DEF_UNIT_MEMBER_MACEMAN</Type>
            <Scale>0.14</Scale>
            <Model>Art/Maceman/maceman.fxsxml</Model>
            <MaterialTypeTag>CLOTH</MaterialTypeTag>
            <MaterialTypeSoundOverrideTag>FLESH</MaterialTypeSoundOverrideTag>
        </Row>
    </ArtDefine_UnitMemberInfos>
    <ArtDefine_UnitMemberCombats>
        <Row>
            <UnitMemberType>ART_DEF_UNIT_MEMBER_MACEMAN</UnitMemberType>
            <EnableActions>Idle Attack RunCharge AttackCity Bombard Death BombardDefend Run Fortify CombatReady Walk AttackCharge</EnableActions>
            <ShortMoveRadius>12.0</ShortMoveRadius>
            <ShortMoveRate>0.35</ShortMoveRate>
            <TargetHeight>8.0</TargetHeight>
            <HasRefaceAfterCombat>1</HasRefaceAfterCombat>
            <ReformBeforeCombat>1</ReformBeforeCombat>
        </Row>
    </ArtDefine_UnitMemberCombats>
    <ArtDefine_UnitMemberCombatWeapons>
        <Row>
            <UnitMemberType>ART_DEF_UNIT_MEMBER_MACEMAN</UnitMemberType>
            <Index>0</Index>
            <SubIndex>0</SubIndex>
            <WeaponTypeTag>METAL</WeaponTypeTag>
            <WeaponTypeSoundOverrideTag>SWORD</WeaponTypeSoundOverrideTag>
        </Row>
    </ArtDefine_UnitMemberCombatWeapons>
    <ArtDefine_StrategicView>
        <Row>
            <StrategicViewType>ART_DEF_UNIT_MACEMAN</StrategicViewType>
            <TileType>Unit</TileType>
            <Asset>SV_Warrior.dds</Asset>
        </Row>
    </ArtDefine_StrategicView>


Edit 3:
Here's the full Nexus Buddy 2 error:

Code: 
See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.ArgumentOutOfRangeException: Index was out of range. Must be non-negative and less than the size of the collection.
Parameter name: index
   at System.ThrowHelper.ThrowArgumentOutOfRangeException(ExceptionArgument argument, ExceptionResource resource)
   at System.Collections.Generic.List`1.get_Item(Int32 index)
   at NexusBuddy.FileOps.NB2Exporter.exportNB2Model(IGrannyFile grannyFile, Int32 modelId) in D:\mod\gitprojects\Nexus-Buddy-2\NexusBuddy\NexusBuddy\FileOps\NB2Exporter.cs:line 265
   at NexusBuddy.NexusBuddyApplicationForm.exportNB2CurrentModelButtonClick(Object sender, EventArgs e) in D:\mod\gitprojects\Nexus-Buddy-2\NexusBuddy\NexusBuddy\NexusBuddyApplicationForm.cs:line 1733
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mevent)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.8.4180.0 built by: NET48REL1LAST_B
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v4.0.30319/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
NexusBuddy2
    Assembly Version: 0.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 0.0.0.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Users/erik/Desktop/Civ%205%20modding/Nexus%20Buddy%202/NexusBuddy2.exe
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.8.4150.0 built by: NET48REL1LAST_C
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.8.4001.0 built by: NET48REL1LAST_C
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.8.3752.0 built by: NET48REL1
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
Firaxis.Framework.Granny
    Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Users/erik/Desktop/Civ%205%20modding/Nexus%20Buddy%202/Firaxis.Framework.Granny.DLL
----------------------------------------
System.Core
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.8.4180.0 built by: NET48REL1LAST_B
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Core/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Core.dll
----------------------------------------
Firaxis.Framework
    Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Users/erik/Desktop/Civ%205%20modding/Nexus%20Buddy%202/Firaxis.Framework.DLL
----------------------------------------
System.Configuration
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.8.4190.0 built by: NET48REL1LAST_B
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.8.3752.0 built by: NET48REL1
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
----------------------------------------
System.DirectoryServices
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.8.3752.0 built by: NET48REL1
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.DirectoryServices/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.DirectoryServices.dll
----------------------------------------
Firaxis.Framework.Granny.ImplWin32
    Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
    Win32 Version:
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Users/erik/Desktop/Civ%205%20modding/Nexus%20Buddy%202/Firaxis.Framework.Granny.ImplWin32.DLL
----------------------------------------
Firaxis.Framework.FirePlace
    Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Users/erik/Desktop/Civ%205%20modding/Nexus%20Buddy%202/Firaxis.Framework.FirePlace.DLL
----------------------------------------
msvcm90
    Assembly Version: 9.0.30729.9619
    Win32 Version: 9.00.30729.9619
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/WinSxS/x86_microsoft.vc90.crt_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_9.0.30729.9619_none_508d9c7abcbd32b6/msvcm90.dll
----------------------------------------
PresentationCore
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.8.4180.0 built by: NET48REL1LAST_B
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_32/PresentationCore/v4.0_4.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35/PresentationCore.dll
----------------------------------------
WindowsBase
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.8.4180.0 built by: NET48REL1LAST_B
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/WindowsBase/v4.0_4.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35/WindowsBase.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
    <system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.
 
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Well, this is pretty funny. Instead of being invisible, my unit's model now glitches and flashes like a rave party. I do not know what is causing this:

upload_2020-8-7_22-41-45.png
 
Now the weird texture rave is at least using the correct texture:

upload_2020-8-7_23-0-7.png



For more context, here are some screenshots of my .gr2 file in Nexus Buddy 2:

upload_2020-8-7_23-1-25.png


upload_2020-8-7_23-1-38.png
 
I am currently stuck, so it would be nice if a more experienced modder could review and comment on this. Maybe @Wolfdog ?

Edit:
I have attached a .zip file containing a .gr2 file, a .br2 file, a .blend file, and some other files that may be relevant (like texture files), so my process becomes easier to review.
 

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Another update:
I was able to export the .gr2 to .nb2 in Nexus Buddy 2 and import it in Blender, but it doesn't have any textures:

upload_2020-8-8_13-34-23.png


upload_2020-8-8_13-34-34.png
 
The texture does work in game (here it's applied on a default Warrior model) :

upload_2020-8-8_15-11-30.png


So what I need to do now is figure out how to make the model work properly...
 
Another funny update:
I was able to copy the default Warrior's vertex groups over to the Maceman, and now the unit looks like this in game:

upload_2020-8-8_21-45-59.png


I will still continue to try to fix the model. I will also attach an updated .zip file in this post, containing the most recent files in case more experienced users want to help.

Edit: Updated the new .zip file. Now it also includes the latest .fxsxml file that I use for the unit.
 

Attachments

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The unit also looks weird if I view the EventCodes in the Nexus 3D Viewer. What could be causing this? Improper rigging (I don't really know how to rig properly)?

upload_2020-8-9_17-40-56.png


upload_2020-8-9_17-41-16.png
 
Huge update!
The unit looks a lot better, but not 100% right yet, in the Nexus 3D Viewer:
upload_2020-8-15_21-3-10.png


upload_2020-8-15_21-3-16.png


Now I should try to fix the weapon's location.
 
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