Model Editing with WoW Model Edit Fix

Advanced model editing is a bit more complex. First of all, you will need to use a specific program in order to get most of models to work. The models on the first page work without this program, most other models DON'T. Again, remind yourself that there will always be a minimal risk of getting action taken against your account.

Personally i have used this program for several months now, and i haven't had my account stolen by it NOR have i been banned. The program needs to be updated for every patch (usually a new version is out 1-3 days after a new patch). If you have any questions about the safety of this program, come ask on #eu-druids || Quakenet (requires an IRC client).
WoW Model Edit Fix

Download the newest version here:
WoW Model Edit Fix - For WoW version 2.4.1!

You might also as well make sure you have a program that is capeable of opening .rar and .zip files since some of the downloads on this page (WoWME included) is packed within those files.

You can download WinRar at RarSoft.
So what does this program do and why do i need it?

Since patch 1.10 Blizzard have done some modifications to the game in order to make it as hard as possible to model edit. Before patch 1.10 it was as easy as downloading a simple program, extract the models you wanted to edit and edit them, then put them in the World of Warcraft\Data folder. Now, however, model files HAVE to be packed into the Blizzard Data Files (called MPQ files). However, that isn't enough either. Blizzard changed the compression format, so in order for some model edits, including Model Injection (where you actually change the shape of a model, for example by making the breasts on the female characters larger etc.) and specific other model edits. The program loads WoW, circumvents these features, then unloads itself before you even log in, which is also what makes it relatively risk free (once unloaded, it can't really be detected).

Once again, remember that there will always be a minimal risk of getting your account banned. Having said that, we have yet to encounter anyone getting the banhammer for using model edits. However, in order for you to stay safe, i recommend taking the following precautions:

1. Don't talk about model editing ingame or in public WoW Chat channels.

2. Don't talk about model editing on the official WoW forums or provide links for it.

3. Don't download model editing files that contains EXE files except the ones linked on this site. It could be a keylogger trying to steal your accountname- and password. Model edits in general contain either .MPQ files, .BLP files or .m2 files. Don't trust other file formats than those.
Using WoW Model Edit Fix

First of all, remember that WoW Model Edit Fix ONLY works with the specified version of WoW it comes with. When Blizzard patches WoW you will need a new version.

There is a readme in the Rar file to the model edit fix linked here on how to use the program, but i will give a short description here:

1. Download and open the Rar file. Extract the content into your WoW folder

2. Put the .MPQ files you want to have loaded into WoW in the World of Warcraft\Data folder.

3. Open the file WoWME.cfg in a text editor like Notepad (or any other text editor).

4. Write the names of the .MPQ files in the file seperated with a line break, save the file and close the text editor. Important: Remember CORRECT use of Upper and lowercase when typing the filenames into the .cfg file. Remember to type .mpq in the end of the file (using correct lower/upper-case again). Also you should NOT write anything in front of the filename (like data\ because its in the Data folder).

5. Start wow with the WoWME.exe file.

6. *Important* BEFORE you log in you will have to press F8 on the login screen. This unloads the program from the memory and prevents it being detected by Blizzard, as well as it allows you to login. If you don't press F8 you won't be allowed to login because WoW will be unable to validate your game version since the program is still in the memory.

7. Enjoy your model edits

Just for safety precautions i will repeat again: This program will NOT steal your password or accountname.
Why is many of the model files i download named patch-x.mpq?

If you aren't loading model files using WoWME (like explained above, not all model edits require this), in order for WoW to load the .MPQ-files then, they will have to carry the file patch-x.mpq where you can replace the bolded "x" with a number from 2-9 or a letter from a-z. For example:
1. patch-2.mpq
2. patch-3.mpq
3. patch-h.mpq
4. patch-y.mpq

...or any other letter or number. Its completely irrelevant except if you want to load a file after another (it loads them in order).
What happens if i try to use a model without WoWME?

Simple: The game crashes, either when you start it or when you encounter the particular model you are trying to use while playing.