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For those who have the alpha version of Heroes 5 and enjoy 3D modeling, or simply need a model from this version to replace a model they're tired of, is there a guide on how to export gr2 geometry into the game's format?

Will this be a manual on animated models?

If you mean that they will be linked to a skeleton (most often to the final one, but there are models for which you need to find the skeleton in the alpha version for correct operation), then yes, here is an example of an alpha inquisitor model that replaces the monk, since in the alpha they have the same dimensions.

I think the answer is obvious here! We definitely need to create such a manual! :smile54:

Regarding models that require an alpha skeleton: I know that the paladin needs it, but there are only a few such models in the alpha that won't work properly with the final version.

What if you directly input the final version into the editor?

If that's the case, then this is what happens.

Well, that's the standard "T" pose, but why does it turn out that way?! If I remember correctly, the bone names haven't changed...

I have 2 assumptions on this topic:
1. The bone arrangement does not match the model.
2. When the gr2 geometry is exported to the game format, it is "optimized" by the editor specifically for the specified skeleton, which is why the model will not work correctly with other skeletons, even if all their bones are identical.
In general, here is the model of that very paladin with a skeleton from the alpha version.

Has the Paladin changed since the alpha version?