openBRF - an editor for BRF files
⚪ Last updated 2013This mod may not work until the author updates it. Check for an update, or see the rollback guide.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 82 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
OpenBRF a tool to edit resource files (BRF) Preview/import/exports everything: meshes, animations, skeletons, materials, textures, rigged meshes, collision bodies, hit-boxes etc. Fully compatible with M&B (any version) and Warband. Fast loading and startup. Multiple languages. (Somewhat) faithful previews. Direct edit of object values (e.g. flags). OpenSource. Lots of features and tools, from auto-computations of LODs to re-computation of normals with hard edges, auto-quadrangolation of collision objects, scan for module errors and inconsistency and search-in-module engine; rig meshes by example; auto-making of female versions of armours... and many, many more. Note: to access most functions, right click on the object(s) to be processed, in the list on the left. More info in the (on TW)
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contribute one? SeeopenBRF is a utility for editing BRF resource files used in Mount & Blade, supporting preview, import, and export of meshes and other assets. It has 864 endorsements and 23,234 downloads, last updated in 2013. The description is minimal, but the tool is well-known in the modding community for its essential role in asset editing.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Essential tool for modders working with BRF files
- Proven track record with 23k downloads and 864 endorsements
- Handles meshes and other assets in one package
⚠️ Cons
- No updates since 2013, so may lack support for newer game versions
- Description is sparse, so you'll need to learn by doing or from community guides
This is for Mount & Blade modders who need to create or modify custom meshes and resources. If you're making new weapons, armor, or scene props, this tool is a must-have. It's also useful for anyone wanting to tweak existing BRF files without diving into complex code.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original BRF files before editing, as mistakes can corrupt your mod.
- Use the preview feature to check your meshes before importing them into the game.
- Look up community tutorials for openBRF, since the official description is minimal.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mount And Blade Mods
- Author
- mtarini
- Version
- 0.0.80e
- Downloads
- 23,234
- Endorsements
- 864
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 8/29/2009
- Updated
- 6/10/2013
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