Character Killer

Character Killer

Author:	Whipinsnapper
Operating system:	Windows
Version:	v1.1.0
Date of latest version:	2024-02-14
Download:	GitHub

Overview

Character Killer is a program created by Whipinsnapper. It automates part of the process of creating custom characters in Mario Kart Wii. The program takes the character model and textures from a source SZS file and inserts them into all vehicle slots of a user-selected character, with the option to choose which character's animations and vehicle textures to use.

Requirements

• Python
• Wiimm's ISO Tools
• Wiimm's SZS Tools
• PyQt5

Usage

To use this program, type this into a terminal window in the same location as character_killer.py:

python character_killer.py

This will open the program. In the window that comes up, follow these steps:

1. Select the character slot you'd like to replace.
2. Select the character whose animations you'd like to use. (If left at Default, it will use the same animations as the slot).
3. Select the character whose vehicle textures you'd like to use. (If left at Default, it will use the same vehicles as the slot).
4. Click the button labelled MKWii ISO. You will need to provide either an ISO or WBFS file of Mario Kart Wii.
5. Click the button labelled Source Character. You will need to provide an SZS file that already contains the custom character.
6. Click the button labelled Output Folder. Choose a destination for the modified SZS files; it will create a folder titled updated_szs in this location.
7. Click the button labelled Patch Files!. Once finished, the program will give the option to open the updated_szs folder.

Media

Demonstration

A preview of the program (v1.0.1)

Version History

Version	Date of release	Information
v1.0.0	2024-02-03	First release
v1.0.1	2024-02-05	Added error handling. Updated UI.
v1.0.2	2024-02-07	Fixed a bug that prevented SZS files from being extracted in directories that contained spaces in their name.
v1.1.0	2024-02-14	Added the option to select the desired character animations and vehicle textures, as opposed to automatically using the animations and vehicles from the selected slot. Added progress bar. Added version number in window title. Added error handling for a folder that already contains a subfolder named updated_szs. Fixed bug that would throw an error when extracting SZS files from unscrubbed ISOs.

By the same author: Whipinsnapper

Software:
Character Killer

Custom Tracks:
8-Bit Way

Track Textures:
Alpine Peak: After Hours – Aurora Garden – Crepuscular Meadow – DK's Fiery Volcano

Custom Characters:
Beeg Yoshi Colors Pack – Bonnie – Cheeseburger – Chester the Cheetah – Donald Trump – Killer Bean – Lancer – Luigi (Luigi's Mansion) – Sid – Slammer – The Farmer – Tiptup – Wario Apparition – White Raccoon Mario

Character Textures:
Baby Mr. L – Baby Pauline – Baby Wario – Bomb Boo – Colored Toads – Crimson Bowser – Dark Bowser – Dark Bowser Jr. – Deep Space Rosalina – Dripped Up Funky – Fire Daisy – Fire Waluigi – Fire Wario – Homie Bowser – Ice Peach – Luigi with Cappy – Mario (Boxer Shorts) – Mario (Tuxedo) – Mario with Cappy – Molten Bowser – Mr. W – Mutant Bowser – Ocean Bowser – Purple Baby Luigi – Purple Daisy on Wild Wing – Rockstar Bowser – Shadow Koopa – Skater Kong – SMS Bowser Jr. – Sunken Bowser – The Scorched King – WaLuigi – Wario Bowser – Yeti Kong

Incomplete Characters:
Cactuar – Cloud Luigi – Daffy Duck – Krusty the Clown – Po – Skeleton Luigi

Miscellaneous:
Custom Objects:
Choomba – Chief Chilly (Goomba) – Dr. Goomba Tower – Galoomba – Goombowser – Jack-o-Goomba – Kamek (Bat) – Octoomba – Shy Guy (Goomba) – SM64 Goomba

Common.szs Mods:
Bowser's Shell (Green Shell) – Burger (Green Shell) – Dash Pepper (Thundercloud) – Jellyfish (Blooper) – Lakithunder (Lakitu) – Magenta Drift – Mario's Head (Green Shell) – Patrick Star (Blue Shell) – Spiny (Red Shell) – Yoshi Egg (Bomb)

Other:
American Flag – Jack's MenuSingle – SnappyISO