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Skinz
In Petz 5, you have the option to change the "skin" of the carry case. It is my opinion, that the carry case need not be an eyesore! You can have "all-purpose" ones or match them to your favorite scenes. Let them be an object in and of themselves. My most recent skinz are especially good for blending into decor and looking somewhat attractive. ;-) My skinz are also available at Odd-Petz.
Unzip the file into your "Skinz" folder in the main game directory (the "Petz 5 folder; it's where the .exe file and Adopted Petz folder are). To change your carry case skin, choose "Select Skin..." under "File" in your game. Oh, and I made all these myself, so please give me credit if you distribute them or if you alter and then diribute them. (Alterations don't make them yours!) Newest skinz are shown first. Click the picture to download.
If you have trouble downloading, right-click the link and choose "Save Target As..." All the files should work. (Although I can't verify Petz 3 or 4 downloads, since I don't use those games.) Sometimes files are interrupted in download, and you get corrupted messages, especially for large files and especially if you use dial-up. TRY AGAIN LATER.
If you want to know how I make my skinz, I start with a template (that I made) that shows exactly where everything is (handle, shelves, door, etc), and then draw my new skin, using Paint Shop Pro, in a layer on top of the template. I'd like to share my template with everyone who wants to try their hand at some unique Petz 5 Skins.
(Note: Pure black and bright magenta are seen as transparent by the game.
The door is always red/yellow, so it's best to leave the hinges alone.)
Rainbow/Cloud
(matches a playscene)
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Barn Style
(matches a playscene)
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Rock
(For aquariums/terrariums)
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Dollhouse
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Simple Silver
(mostly transparent)
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Bamboo
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VPZ Green
(my first skin)
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