How to edit 100s on 404 skin osu

Here’s a guide to editing the 100s on a 404 skin in osu! — the rhythm game where accuracy and timing are everything. If you want to tweak a skin to improve your accuracy visuals or just make things look the way you like, follow these steps.

1. Understanding the 404 Skin and 100s

• The 404 skin in osu! is one of the popular custom skins that players use for its clear visuals and distinctive style. In osu!, getting a 100 means you were slightly off from the perfect timing (300) but still close. Many players aim to minimize their 100s, and editing this part of the skin can help by improving visual clarity.

2. Locate Your osu! Skins Folder

• Open osu! and go to Options. Scroll down to the Open osu! Folder option. This opens the root directory where osu! files are stored.
• From here, go to the Skins folder, which contains all custom and default skins you’ve downloaded.

3. Find the 404 Skin Folder

• In the Skins folder, locate the folder named something similar to “404 Skin” or whatever your 404 skin version is called. Open it to access all the image files and assets for the skin.

4. Identifying the 100s Image Files

• The files representing accuracy hits (100, 50, and 300) are typically named like:
  • hit100.png
  • hit50.png
  • hit300.png
• These files are usually .png images with transparent backgrounds. The image associated with hit100.png is the visual that appears when you hit a 100.

5. Editing the 100s Image

• Open the hit100.png file in an image editor such as Photoshop, GIMP, or Paint.NET. This image can be customized to make the 100 feedback more prominent or subtler, depending on your preference.
• You might want to:
  • Change Colors: Choose a color that stands out more or is less noticeable.
  • Adjust Transparency: Lowering the opacity makes it less noticeable, while increasing it makes it stand out more.
  • Add Shadows or Glows: Adding a glow or shadow effect can make the 100 more noticeable and easier to react to.

6. Adjusting 100s Size and Position

• If you want to change the size of the 100s:
  • Resize the image in your editor, keeping the proportions similar so it doesn’t look stretched.
• If you’d like to position it differently, keep in mind that this might require altering other elements in the skin, as changing the position on the hit100.png file affects how it appears on the screen.

7. Saving Your Changes

• After editing, save the hit100.png file, ensuring it remains in the .png format and retains transparency. Overwrite the old file in the 404 skin folder with your new version.
• Avoid renaming the file, as osu! looks specifically for the hit100.png name.

8. Testing the Edited Skin in osu!

• Go back to osu! and switch to a different skin temporarily, then switch back to the 404 skin to refresh it.
• Play a few maps to see how the new 100s look. If you’re not satisfied, you can go back and make more adjustments until you get the look and visibility you want.

9. Experiment with Different Styles

• You can try using bold, minimalistic, or theme-matching designs that blend well with the 404 skin’s overall aesthetic. Also, some players prefer animations for 100s, which are more complex to create but add dynamic feedback.

10. Backup Your Original 404 Skin Files

• Before making extensive changes, consider backing up the original 404 skin folder. This way, you can revert to the original look if needed without re-downloading the skin.

Tips for a Smooth Editing Experience

• Use Layers in your image editor, allowing you to test different design elements without permanently altering the base image.
• Test on Different Maps: Not all maps have the same speed and patterns, so try your edits on various maps to see how they perform.
• Consider Community Feedback: You can always share your edited skin with friends or community members to see if they have feedback on visibility and usability.