I could be mistaken on this one here , But from my knowledge. I think the only textures that can't be asymmetrical is the tail and the mane. If you try anything else, then it could mess it up and / or , not look right.
As for the other part of the question / concern , when you say 'Doesn't look right' are you referring to the mane looking transparent? If so, that is an easy fix ^^
The Original MAT File:
material preset_1_maneMat
{
technique
{
pass
{
lighting off
cull_hardware none
cull_software none
scene_blend alpha_blend
depth_write off
texture_unit
{
texture preset_1mane.png
}
}
}
}
NEW MAT File
material preset_7_maneMat
{
technique
{
pass
{
cull_hardware none
cull_software none
alpha_rejection greater_equal 128
texture_unit
{
texture preset_7mane.png
}
}
}
}
Just copy & paste the new into your 'My Presets' and change the number to whatever preset you're working on, for example, my was 7. Hope this helps ^^
Oooh...
Okej, I think I follow you now....Okej, What I suggest ( And this could be tedious but maybe it could be done ) is you only colour in certain areas of the mane on the texture if you haven't tried so already. Basically a Trial & Error until you get the desired effects.
Again, this could be tedious and will require a lot of effort or so, but hopefully it'll work out for you ~!