Startrek Starfury Mod

[Utopia321]

Hi everyone, recently I found this awesome game, but I noticed not alot of people weren't taking it seriously as opposed to other Space Empires games. So i've decided since I love the demo so much im gonna try for a Startrek mod for those who have a Full Version copy (I should be getting my own shortly). Also, I was hoping to get a little help, this is my first time making a mod but I am familiar with data files and such so doing all the minor time consuming stuff I know but rendering and campaign map making is a little out of my league ( I couldnt even figure out how to use mission man for Homeworld). So if anyone can help me out with this that would be awesome.

Daniel Rastellini
Dmart897@yahoo.com
AIM: Fenis523

[ March 21, 2004, 05:57: Message edited by: Utopia321 ]

[Phoenix-D]

You don't need to 'render' a campaign map; its built using text files just like everything else.

[Utopia321]

Thats not what I meant Pheonix-D (I kinda know you from all the Posts of yours I have read).
What i'm saying is ships, getting Startrek ships flying around instead of Starfury ships.
Note: rendering AND campaign map making.

"Not rendering campaign maps."

Also I wanted to make this mod not because it would be cool but also to try and give the other startrek mod guys a run for their money, you know give em a little competition.

Anyway, if anyone wants to help me out it'd be greatly appreciated.

Daniel Rastellini
Dmart897@yahoo.com
AIM: Fenis523

[Iansidious]

I await your Star Trek mod with much anticipation! I hope a friend of mine can start on one some day. Oh I really can't help you with the creating part(probley nothing you don't already know)but if you ever need a good beta tester email me! Its always good to have a mod with most of the bugs ironed out before release.


Take Care!

[Utopia321]

Well to tell you the truth I don't know much about modding this will be my first ever TC for anything. It's hard enough making a map of starcraft lol. If you know anyone who can help that would be great too, as for right now I need people who can either convert ships from other games or make their own. All I know how to do is the data stuff, you know the really time consuming stuff. Also does anyone have an image convertor? I need to change all image files into Bitmap format for the game. Also does anyone know how to give the shield impacts for the ships a graphic? I want that "Startrek" shield impact look but have them invisible like in Bridge Commander.

Thanks to all that can help.

Daniel Rastellini
Dmart897@yahoo.com
AIM: Fenis523

[Suicide Junkie]

The shield effects are monochromatic animated sprites at the point of impact, with the colour being determined by the weapon properties.

David Gervais made me some nifty shield effects for the P&N mod. You might want to take a look at them. See Images\effects\shieldhit_04.bmp

[Fyron]

Irfan View is a good free image format converter, and can even do batch conVersions to save you the time and trouble of converting each image individually.

[Utopia321]

Wow thanks guys, thats really helpful. I remember Irfan View from when I was doing freelance modding on Armada2 thanks for reminding me Imperator.
Thanks to you too Suicide I never thought to look to someone elses mod for anwsers.

Keep the info coming guys, I want this to be the best Star Trek mod ever for any game!

Daniel Rastellini
Dmart897@yahoo.com
AIM: Fenis523

[Utopia321]

Suicide how were the icons (Components) edited? Windows Paint?
Photoshop? I've been looking into using Armada2 Special weapon icons but if you can just edit the icons that'd be great.

Daniel Rastellini
Dmart897@yahoo.com
AIM: Fenis523

[ March 24, 2004, 01:51: Message edited by: Utopia321 ]

[Utopia321]

.......Exactly where do I go to find the P&N mod???

Daniel Rastellini
Dmart897@yahoo.com
AIM: Fenis523

[ March 24, 2004, 04:07: Message edited by: Utopia321 ]