u can't do much with MSpaint ... for example to make the hair purple u may in paint, draw over it with the brush tool .. getting a solid color, while in gimp u have a colorize option where u can really 'color' the hair purple keeping all the details, instead of just painting over it ...
]]>You can try using PNG images instead of the TGA's (do the first part again just extract PNG) but you wont be able to use and kind of reflectivity since there are no channels.
But in the end, if all you have is Paint - and I mean no offense - you shouldnt be doing texture mods (however the process of extraction and importing will be a good learning experience and you will see your results)
]]>actually i think both work but im not sure - either way you'll get there
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