[EXPERIMENTAL 7.3] Iris Frameworks

IMPORTANT: This update may be faulty in rare cases! Please read below for more details.

Hey, pardon the delay being more than expected, but I encountered an issue early on in testing.

Rarely, eyes may be a "blank grey" when using either of the mods, after a redraw.

I have not been able to confirm what's the root cause of this, and it seems to be per-client, meaning that while it may look fine to you, those who are synced with you on Mare may experience the problem when looking at your character's eyes.

The 7.25 versions work, although it's been reported that you may get the "cowardly refusing to load .shpk" notification, so that's not a permanent solution either.

Other than that, there have been no notable updates, except updating for the 7.3 shader updates that have happened. Maybe I sneak in an edge color limiter next update.

Please report any issues you encounter! I have not been able to determine why exactly it happens, so any information will be helpful on the matter.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CURRENCY

Hey, I wanted to discuss something about currency...

Some of you may know, but I live in the EU. Considering this, I've decided to change the pricing to EUR, and since I forgot to make this post earlier (on here, but I announced on the Discord server), I'll change the pricing before the official release of Aurora.

Pricing will change to EUR starting from August 25th!

I'll be putting things down by 10% vs the USD numbers (so, 10 USD becomes 9 EUR). If any of you wish to lock in a certain tier at the current USD pricing, you'll have the opportunity within the next week, after which prices will be in EUR.

Additionally, I planned to release Aurora Iris for 5$, this is now going to be 4.50 EUR, maybe the first time I publicly announce this price. Updates will be free if you buy permanently, while subscribers will get updates as long as they are, well, subscribed.

I have plans for a few experiments down the line, like the old day/night feature, but there's some consistency I'd like before doing so. Subscribers will get the opportunity to test the feature before public release, as the mods have been so far.

I hope you can understand why I commit to this change!

And last, but very much not least, thank you for all the support!

7.2 Preview 2

Fixed a bug with the limbal rings on Au Ra when black where they only applied to one eye.

To compensate for the delay, I've added a new feature - Aurora now has a color limiter option for the emissive and limbal rings! It should be in the "Aurora Coloring" section when you edit the materials, the default is set to 1.4 so you get a small (but noticeable) wave effect by default.

As suggested, the effect will also apply to the glow if you used guides to make them glowy without any shader mods, like this one: https://www.xivmods.guide/dawntrail-eyes-how-to-add-multiple-colors-and-glow

7.2 Update!

It's been too long since the last version /playdead

But with some special help from Ny, there's finally an update to the beloved shader edits!

There's a chance you'll need to redo your materials because of the update! Nothing that could be realistically done there!

Have fun!

Relating to the 7.2 update

If you have any of the iris framework mods, DISABLE THEM first thing before you even reach the character screen!

7.2 did major changes to the shaders, so the mods will no longer work, or at worst start crashing you.

When Dalamud/Penumbra go live, in your main menu, hover the Dalamud icon on the left side, Penumbra settings, then disable the mods where relevant. Alternatively you may even delete the folders in your mod folder.

I'll try to update them when possible, but I can't promise a concrete timeline currently!

Pre-Release Aurora and Vanilla+ Eyes!

I have finally resolved the most glaring of issues of the lighting and reflections not being up to par in vanilla... so go ahead and enjoy the eyes now, as a straight vanilla upgrade! Match them to your liking, go ham!

Not happy with the current resolution of the eyes? Install your own textures! Aurora does not interfere with custom textures of any kind, unless you desire to install asymmetrical ones!

Until release, there's just one step: Moving everything to a dedicated website instead of having everything up on Discord or Patreon posts.

It'll be up on https://katae.online soon enough!

My huge thanks to everyone for being patient, I am very excited to finally release this in a nominal state!

Aurora Iris and Vanilla+ Iris 7.1 Update

DISCLAIMER: THERE'S AN ISSUE WHERE SYSTEM TEXTURES ARE EXPOSED IN THE MATERIAL EDITOR! DO NOT TOUCH THEM, OR THINGS CAN GO REALLY, REALLY BAD!

An update of both Aurora and Vanilla+ (formerly Yaana's Eyes) with updated shaders for 7.11! Fixed several issues, like dark sclera, phantom pixel in the middle of the eye, light halo at higher lighting values, and added a few extra functions to toy with, like asymmetry!

Previous users beware, several parameters got shuffled up so that the value on the left will actually apply on the right eye, or the eye that appears left! This was done for convenience when editing, not having to criss-cross everything, sorry for any confusion!

As always, visit the Discord server for support, and more:  https://discord.com/invite/XXgMmyPVQy

[PREVIEW] Runeterran Succubus' Lashers

Hey, it's been a while since I posted something, huh?

Well, Aurora's currently having a problem with the lighting wave customizations, and I've been working on resolving it. In the meantime, here's a goodie that I've used myself!

Primarily designed for tall females! Hroth'gar not included, since earrings seem to work vastly different in their case. Males and Lalafell will also have issues, not looking like in the screenshot!

Finally, it's mostly made to be an idle/walking decoration, sitting, emotes, combat animations, and certain poses may break it!

Fractum Draconis Alpha Preview

Hey there, I thought to treat you with something personal of mine! Scales of marble, or porcelain, you make your pick!

This was primarily made for Gen 3, Freyja in particular! Bibo files are very basic, and have very noticeable seams, which I'll fix later on.

I recommend using this in conjunction with a scaleless face, I use Yuria's Scaleless Au Ra Females. I'll add facial scales at a later time, but for now, you can use these, and it should work with makeup mods, assuming they're symmetrical.

Includes files for Gen 3, Bibo, face 2, and tail 3, RAEN ONLY!

Aurora Iris Release Candidate!

Now with Yaana gradients fully integrated, with a lot more options! Play around, see what you can get to work!

Apart from enabling a separate default, this is likely the last major update Aurora Iris 1.0 will get, before I move on to skin editing. Use the tutorial from here to see how to customize it for yourself: https://www.patreon.com/posts/aurora-iris-110231240

Aurora Iris Pattern Update!

For this one, I bring you a large update to the pattern that Aurora uses, significantly more random than before!

I've also included functionality from Yaana's Eyes, but I discovered a bug that I'll need to fix, so you effectively only get the edge! A lot of the parameters will likely do nothing.

There's a few more functions I wanna add before I make it a proper release candidate, but for now, enjoy the updated pattern!

Yaana's Eyes Release Candidate!

I've decided to update Yaana's Eyes to support the updated material parameter customizations! The plan is to release this for free, and then release Aurora paid, and Patreon supporters will get the versions as long as they're subscribed, no other purchase required.

Furthermore, Aurora will have the features of both this, and the actual Aurora, all as options.

Give these a try, play around, and see how I've managed to get a waning crescent!

Aurora Iris Customization Preview!

Following big updates behind the scenes, I'm finally publishing an update that features customization! See the video for a short tutorial on how you can do it for yourself!

There's something in my eye!

It's the Aurora Iris early testing! Supports both eye colors and limbal rings! Only one option for the time being, however!

Since the last post, it now properly works in Penumbra and Mare (thanks, Ny!)

I've also decided to change up the naming scheme, with eyes being named Aurora Iris, and the skin version (TBA) would be Aurora Dermis!

And compared to the old versions, this one slowly shifts the colors by itself, not affected by the camera!

First post! Early access to Yaana's eyes

Hello there!

For the time being, I'll be uploading a custom version of Yaana's eyes!

DISCLAIMERS: CURRENTLY SHADERS ARE BUGGED WHEN USED WITH PENUMBRA! THEY LOSE THEIR SHADOWING, ONLY WORK INSIDE THE DEFAULT COLLECTION (ENABLED FOR EVERYONE) AND DO NOT WORK WITH MARE!

Currently they work with any race and eye colors you pick! Use Glamourer to set them properly, one eye controls the upper side, the other the lower side and rim. They have significantly increased brightness and saturation however, so the colors won't be as they are vanilla!