New Shipset -- The Blackstar Nexus

[Xaren Hypr]

I have just created my first shipset and I am just wondering how/where should I upload it for some feedback on it?

[ April 11, 2003, 08:39: Message edited by: Xaren Hypr ]

[trooper]

you can go in the scenario zone :

http://www.shrapnelgames.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=50;t=000001

and use the upload form for your zip file.

then, you can post the link to the uploaded file here...

[dogscoff]

Upload it here! We love to see new shipsets.

Uploading here is a little contrived, but someone will explain it for you...

[Xaren Hypr]

Here it is..I hope...

The Blackstar Nexus

1049972180.zip (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1049972180.zip)

[Atrocities]

Great set. DOGA is a lot of fun. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif Nice concepts and interesting designs. Another fine ship set to add to my ever growing collection.

One thing threw me though. The name Darkstar emplies that the set would be dark. Imagine my surprise. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Great first set. Please make more.

[dogscoff]

Xaren, I'll add your set to the neostandard page.

Now that you've uploaded your set, I sugget you edit your first post in this thread and change the title of "shipset question" to something that grandly announces the arrival of the Blackstar. Maybe throw a few fanfares in there...

[Suicide Junkie]

Very nice!
I only have one question: Did you intend for the infantry to be a tank?
Since you have a full-body portrait of your race already, it should be pretty easy to give (it) a gun and some sort of armor or military uniform http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[Fyron]

You should make a post about the ship set in the appropriate scenario forum thread, Space Empires:IV AI Races/Ship Sets (http://www.shrapnelgames.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=50;t=000001)

[Raging Deadstar]

Well done, this is a great shipset, the carriers look great but my favourites are the battle cruiser and dreadnought! Very good work! The fighters and troop infantry are great also.

Congratulations you have the honour of being the 93rd shipset on my computer http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif

[trooper]

Great work, very clean and neostandard compliant too.

It's quite easy to add AI files on your shipset : get an organic race (like Xi Chung) and change a few things to make them less agressive, as you want a peacefull race.

I also add this set to the complete race list on my site.

[General Woundwort]

I agree - a nice-looking shipset indeed.

But one question...

Dogscoff, when oh WHEN will the KanesS be finished? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

[mlmbd]

Xaren Hypr, I like your set. Very clean! I have one question. Why didn't you use a Bump in the texture?

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[dogscoff]

That is a very nice set, I like the bases and units especially. Neo-standard compliant, too- excellent.

[Xaren Hypr]

I wasn't quite expecting this kind of response...I guess de-lurking isn't so dangerous after all http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif

Suicide Junkie: I used mechs for the troops/infantry as the soldiers don't pilot the mechs, they are the mechs. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

I might edit the drone tho..I was going for a technorganic look (the green-black), but it's sometimes a bit too dark, it seems.

[Xaren Hypr]

mlmbd: I'm kinda new to DOGA http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif , what do you mean by using a Bump in the texture? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/confused.gif

[dogscoff]

Dogscoff, when oh WHEN will the KanesS be finished?
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif Well, I have to finish the Vikings first, and I started them about 2 years ago...

Actually, I will probably have an early release Version (ie all the standard ships but not all neostandard ones) ready in the next month or so. I'm a slow worker when it comes to these things, and I keep getting sidetracked, usually by offering to do race portraits for people or by RL or by the nxp or by Othaglot & Cane...

Anyway... yeah. I'll get back onto it, maybe I'll have time for some graphics this weekend. The AI (proportions only) is ready to go thanks to Oleg, I just need to get the bases, mines, troops, drone, a few fighters and baseships done. Gulp.

[Chronon]

Xaren Hypr, you have created a very nice set! I espcially like the brightness of the ships, they should show up nicely against the stars.

Originally posted by dogscoff:
...I keep getting sidetracked, usually by offering to do race portraits for people...
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Speaking of that...I'm finally getting close to completion on the Verdurans (I work slowly, too). Are you still planning on doing a race portrait for them? (No problem if you're not, just let me know)
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[mlmbd]

Originally posted by Xaren Hypr:
mlmbd: I'm kinda new to DOGA http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif , what do you mean by using a Bump in the texture? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/confused.gif <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">It is a texture add to the surface. It gives the surface depth. In the 'Texture Tab' of DOGA L3 it is the third square over. You can tweak it with % of depth, % of density and then you may want to invert it. Hope that helps! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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