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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: karajorma on October 09, 2003, 09:28:14 am
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A little while back I went through my models folder because it was getting far to full. In amongst the half finished projects and the multitude of models I have saved in there I found my first ever mod.
Although I'm no great modder what really suprised me was how poor it was in comparison to what I can do now. I didn't feel I'd improved that much until I looked at it :)
So I thought why not ask everyone to post a picture of the mod they are most proud of and their worst/first ever attempt at modding.
Since I raised the topic I'll go first
(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/karajorma/freespace/Misc-Pics/PirateDropship.jpg)
:lol: Oh dear. What was I thinking? :lol: The idea was to make a small carrier for a pirate faction I planned to have in my campaign. In the end I decided to scrap it and make something new (I did actually get as far as FREDding a mission with it in first! :lol: ).
Here's something I'm more proud of. My Charon Class carrier for SoR.
(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/karajorma/freespace/Misc-Pics/Charon-Perspectiive.jpg)
(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/karajorma/freespace/TMA-Images/Charon-Rear.jpg)
BTW I posted this here rather than in the modding section cause it isn't really a serious topic so I thought it might be more suited to Hard Light. If an admin disagrees feel free to move it.
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geez.. i guess my art doesn't count, does it? :p
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We'll see how long it lasts, Kara. ;)
Well, my first (and last) foray into the modelling area was the GTD Cube. She's still a beauty, IMHO. :ha:
(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/staff/setekh/gtd.jpg)
Next, I tried my hand at a few skins... I still have a soft-spot for my Loki 2.
(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/staff/setekh/loki2-press.jpg)
But I really found my niche when I started putting emphasis on the art of rendering itself. And boy, do I long to get back to it. ;)
(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/staff/setekh/newyards.jpg)
Ohhhhhh yeah. ;)
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well.. ummm...:nervous:
(http://users.bigpond.com/turnsky/images/foxfiretitle.png) the oldest i've had available on my FTP..
and nowadays..
(http://nodewar.penguinbomb.com/aotd/Turnsky/Sketches/sig-color.jpg)
(http://nodewar.penguinbomb.com/aotd/Turnsky/Sketches/siles.jpg)
i've come a long way since then..
EDIT: as far as humans are concerned.. judge for yourself..
(http://nodewar.penguinbomb.com/aotd/Turnsky/Sketches/xander-sketch.jpg)
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Wow, haven't seen that latest one, dude. Way sweet. :):yes:
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Originally posted by Turnsky
thanks...:)
we should do a collab one of these days..;)
EDIT: D'oh!!.. i hit the "quote" instead of the EDIT..:sigh:
Edit/Setekh: Fixed :p
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Do you think that you could arrange for the Foxfire squad to somehow end up as pilots in a space dogfight around mid-November? :D
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that's supposed to be our first/latest model for FS2?
(http://www.swooh.com/premium/venom/variouspics/yf21.jpg)
My very first pof, the YF-21 from macross plus.
My latest complete, playable, well, dunno, check the forums. The harpy probably ( have no pic ).
edit: yes, have a small one:
(http://www.swooh.com/premium/venom/FS2files/harpytb.jpg)
edit2: a cookies for the admin who thought wise to disable the img tag so you have to use lvlshot tags to show even small pics, which will therefore be enlarged and look fugly, so you'll get links instead :p
edit3: never mind, found out that the img tag must be in caps now.
edit4: no, no edit 4 after all :p
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Doesn't have to be your latest Venom. I'd quite like to see what you are the most proud of too.
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well, my latest would be the high poly valkyrie test, but it's kind of not good, so I guess the harpy applies well. probably not my favourite, but I still like it a lot, that's my best shivan design save for the judas, I recon.
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(http://www.soundimagewillmar.com/files/P-38_n-1_-_2.png)
My latest design. A cross between a WW2 P-38 fighter and a N-1 from Star Wars. ;7
(http://www.soundimagewillmar.com/files/VMK3_front.gif)
(http://www.soundimagewillmar.com/files/VMK3_side.gif)
(http://www.soundimagewillmar.com/files/VMK3_top.gif)
Man I shudder at how bad I was.
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Originally posted by karajorma
(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/karajorma/freespace/Misc-Pics/PirateDropship.jpg)
:lol: Oh dear. What was I thinking? :lol: The idea was to make a small carrier for a pirate faction I planned to have in my campaign. In the end I decided to scrap it and make something new (I did actually get as far as FREDding a mission with it in first! :lol: ).
Hey, that thing's kind of cute. :) Give it more detail and it'd be a good model.
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Well thanks Shrike. I suppose it could be salvaged but I'd probably find it easier to rebuild it from scratch since large sections of it are very boxy. That said the way I tend to model I doubt I could make the same ship twice so it would probably end up looking completely different :)
I suppose I have to say the same thing to Hotsnoj though. I quite like the overal shape of the earlier one as well. Now that you've improved you might want to revisit that one too :)
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(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/pics/cruiser1.jpg)
My 1st capship... loads of clipping problems, made in blender & textured in TS
the newest ship I can show (actually about 4 months old now)
(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/hosted/reciprocity/images/scimitar.jpg)
And more directly;
Old (very first) Claymore
(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/g.white19/clay_new1.jpg)
The latest version
(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/hosted/reciprocity/images/clay1.jpg)
(which is actually a bit badly mapped in retrosepct, but ne'ermind - I have better stuff tucked away ;) )
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Umm. :nervous: My first POF from start to finish was the GVSC Nibada, which I think is lovely.
(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/hosted/scroll/Nidaba.jpg)
My latest model... well I'm actually not too proud of it. I had an interesting idea but I couldn't carry through with it. StrattComm's messing with it now. I'm not gonna show anybody though.
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My first original model:
(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/hosted/inferno/shivpylon.jpg)
Simple Shivan pylon made in TS1, Part of a modular Shivan shipyard I made 2 years ago.
My last two models:
(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/hosted/inferno/newsf.jpg)
The SF Danta, my first non concept pic small shivan craft.
http://www.3dap.com/hlp/hosted/inferno/sfreighthull.jpg
SFr Iksura, Shivan freighter and the latest model I've made.
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Originally posted by karajorma
I suppose I have to say the same thing to Hotsnoj though. I quite like the overal shape of the earlier one as well. Now that you've improved you might want to revisit that one too :)
Thanks man. It was made for a now defunct mod campaign idea of mine. Infact my first ever FS model. Not my first first. ;) Made to be a perfect balance between fighter and bomber. :sigh: Those were the dayz.
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Originally posted by aldo_14
the newest ship I can show (actually about 4 months old now)
(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/hosted/reciprocity/images/scimitar.jpg)
whoa, I love that one, it rocks :)
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wow aldo, that's excellent
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Agreed! :nod:
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Originally posted by Galemp
Umm. :nervous: My first POF from start to finish was the GVSC Nibada, which I think is lovely.
http://www.3dap.com/hlp/hosted/scroll/Nidaba.jpg
My latest model... well I'm actually not too proud of it. I had an interesting idea but I couldn't carry through with it. StrattComm's messing with it now. I'm not gonna show anybody though.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again:
LEXX!!! ;) Not that it's a bad thing for a Vasudan AWACs.
As for that model, I'm still working on it; I too seem to be having great difficulties. The design's really a hard one to get to look right. I've completely ditched two perfectly good attempts on it, something that almost never happens.
And I'll have to go digging for the correct model pics. Expect another reply here soon.
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Well, technically this is my lastest model, as i dont have the original, but considering this took a minute to make, its clearly very basic and was my first attempt at modelling.
(http://www.odeauk.fsnet.co.uk/mike/firstmodal.jpg)
I like to think i,ve become better since then.
(http://www.odeauk.fsnet.co.uk/mike/turret.jpg)
(http://www.odeauk.fsnet.co.uk/mike/corvette.jpg)
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Originally posted by Galemp
Umm. :nervous: My first POF from start to finish was the GVSC Nibada, which I think is lovely.
(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/hosted/scroll/Nidaba.jpg)
My latest model... well I'm actually not too proud of it. I had an interesting idea but I couldn't carry through with it. StrattComm's messing with it now. I'm not gonna show anybody though.
Wow, looks like I gained some weight, and a few extra limbs while I was at it. :D
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Originally posted by Setekh
Do you think that you could arrange for the Foxfire squad to somehow end up as pilots in a space dogfight around mid-November? :D
Funny you should say that...;)
you /might/ wanna have a word with KT :D
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Originally posted by Setekh
Wow, looks like I gained some weight, and a few extra limbs while I was at it. :D
Actually that's an embryonic you... it's based off the Setekh concept art from [V]. You can snag the POF from SA internal and take a look if you like; I'm proud of her. :D
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Originally posted by aldo_14
the newest ship I can show (actually about 4 months old now)
(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/hosted/reciprocity/images/scimitar.jpg)
:eek2: :eek2:
Is it for Reci? Cause, man...its..woah
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Originally posted by Rictor
:eek2: :eek2:
Is it for Reci? Cause, man...its..woah
[OT] There you Are!! (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,17026.0.html) [/OT]
and on the topic of the thread.. we've all come a long way.. great work people!:nod: :yes:
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Hm... *digs through US's FTP*
I did this once...
(http://freespace.volitionwatch.com/us/images/mods/snipes/Colresupply.jpg)
Then I did these:
(http://freespace.volitionwatch.com/us/images/mods/snipes/Devestation(full-sized).jpg)
(http://freespace.volitionwatch.com/us/images/mods/snipes/fleeingcapella.jpg)
Now I do these:
(http://freespace.volitionwatch.com/us/images/mods/snipes/charwip.jpg)
But seriously, I doubt I ever made anything better than that Sobek Deimos render...
Even though I like this one:
(http://freespace.volitionwatch.com/us/images/mods/snipes/vas.jpg)
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Well just using planets as an example:
(http://www.savant-online.net/graphics/tundra.jpg)
(http://www.savant-online.net/graphics/planet3.jpg)
Most files pre-2002 that I had have been deleted, the above is an exception.
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Originally posted by Turnsky
Funny you should say that...;)
you /might/ wanna have a word with KT :D
mwahahahaha :drevil:
Anyhow...
*curses at venom and aldo for their "first" ships*
my actually first thing I put into freespace was pathetic, so I'll go with the first thing I posted on the boards...
supposed to be some kind of ssf:
(http://www.tgfx.com/travis/I-7phonix.jpg)
(http://www.tgfx.com/travis/Pheonix2.gif)
wow...that's so old it's painful...
and the ship that I consider to be the coolest thing that I've made (that I can tell people about anyways :drevil: ) would be the Icarus:
(http://www.tgfx.com/travis/Icharus.jpg)
(http://www.tgfx.com/travis/Icharus2.jpg)
(rest of thread is here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,8688.0.html)
(hmmm...come to think of it...I've got something in the works that's better than this...)
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My first model.. the GTFR Bevel. ;)
(http://nodewar.penguinbomb.com/aotd/KT/Models/Screenies/SWFRB1.jpg)
Loosely based off of the Original Freighter from the old X-wing series.
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I should learn MAX... I have 5
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And here is my latest model.. obviously still new at this. ;) That being said, it's my first multi-part model (more than one mesh).
It's supposed to be an upgraded/mark II. Fenris.
(http://nodewar.penguinbomb.com/aotd/KT/Models/Screenies/Fenrir.jpg)
:D
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Aww, he's writing to me...
BTW; It should say 'Raa', not 'Snipes' Dip-o!
*runs around like a naked ninny*
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I havent done a whole lot but here is my first model and texture:
(http://swooh.com/peon/Bubsy87/untitledvf.JPG)
Although it is buggy as hell i still love it because of how unique it was. It was the first ship i know of to have a complete 360 degree fire arc for its turret and work.
Soon im going to fix it back up. Anyways one of my best textures, this was modeled by Sigma, so far is this (not finished and is on hold for a while):
(http://hades-combine.com/Upload/uploads/Image1.jpg)
(http://hades-combine.com/Upload/uploads/Image2.jpg)
(http://hades-combine.com/Upload/uploads/Image3.jpg)
This was an experiment using another ships texture map and putting it on a ship with much different geometry. This (except for the cockpit ) uses the Thor texture map.
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Wow, that fighter is actually quite good.
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Gee, I can't do anything like this yet. Maybe Setekh'll teach me some rendering after exams. :D
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If he gives you spire, I want a copy!
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Actually, we already tried (he didn't want to start rendering again till after our exams, but I said "blow it" and wanted to give it a go). It just doesn't want to go. I think I'll just be spending a lot of time at his house over the Summer holidays. ;)
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First Render (http://groups.msn.com/DeepbluesWebspace/renders.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=25)
Latest Render (http://groups.msn.com/DeepbluesWebspace/renders.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=40)
Oldest Model (that is online) (http://groups.msn.com/DeepbluesWebspace/renders.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=32)
Newest Version of that Model (http://groups.msn.com/DeepbluesWebspace/renders.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=33)
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Originally posted by Rictor
:eek2: :eek2:
Is it for Reci? Cause, man...its..woah
Its in modeldump 4. Oh and BTW TVWP has already laid claims to it.
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Latest work of art.
(http://hades-combine.com/Upload/uploads/Cartum.jpg)
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my first render (give or take)
(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/hosted/the158th/misc/render1.jpg)
my latest render (give or take)
(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/hosted/the158th/misc/rhino_charge.jpg)
I can't seem to dig up my first model and I can't really show my latest ;)
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Originally posted by Deepblue
Its in modeldump 4. Oh and BTW TVWP has already laid claims to it.
*Buzzer sound* public file!
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Originally posted by Anaz
and the ship that I consider to be the coolest thing that I've made (that I can tell people about anyways :drevil: ) would be the Icarus:
(http://www.tgfx.com/travis/Icharus.jpg)
(http://www.tgfx.com/travis/Icharus2.jpg)
(rest of thread is here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,8688.0.html)
(hmmm...come to think of it...I've got something in the works that's better than this...)
you know it could work easily with the T&L build, do you?
I suggest you to finish it. No, I order you to, there's not enough freighters around ( I know you made it a space exploration ship or something, but I don't care :p )!
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Originally posted by HotSnoJ
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Ummm... I like your first fighter better than your latest... :nervous:
Originally posted by Krackers87
*Buzzer sound* public file!
Actually, aldo made it for us first, then forgot about it and put it in modeldump 4. :( But then he told us he'd make us a new one. :)
Originally posted by Venom
you know it could work easily with the T&L build, do you?
I suggest you to finish it. No, I order you to, there's not enough freighters around ( I know you made it a space exploration ship or something, but I don't care :p )!
It works even now - as a matter of fact, it's completed and will be used in TVWP chapter 1. :nod:
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I havta ask this again: how do you people make the textures for those models? I assume it involves some pretty cool image editing software?
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Originally posted by LtNarol
my first render (give or take)
(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/hosted/the158th/misc/render1.jpg)
my latest render (give or take)
(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/hosted/the158th/misc/rhino_charge.jpg)
I can't seem to dig up my first model and I can't really show my latest ;)
Dude, you've matured. That's a very well composed shot.
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Originally posted by Krackers87
I havent done a whole lot but here is my first model and texture:
(http://swooh.com/peon/Bubsy87/untitledvf.JPG)
Although it is buggy as hell i still love it because of how unique it was. It was the first ship i know of to have a complete 360 degree fire arc for its turret and work.
You've got my curiosity piqued - were those long tubes on the sides the gun barrels and the sphere in the middle the "hull"?
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Thank you, thank you. its great to be part of the community for so very long. :lol:
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:lol:
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Originally posted by Sandwich
You've got my curiosity piqued - were those long tubes on the sides the gun barrels and the sphere in the middle the "hull"?
Yup.
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Ok I see that many people are posting renders here, so here is mine. I called it Dark Memories.
(http://www.geocities.com/zaki_no/dark_mem.jpg)
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Nice X :nod:
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:lol:
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Well I don't see no stinking X, but I do see something else red - and I like it.
Razor, if Geocities gives you problems rename the image file to filename.TXT and update the link above to match. ;)
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isnt the TXT extension for text files? How can that help me with image? By the way, anyone know of a good site where i can upload images or make a special section for renders?
Nice X
That's real "cute" man. :doubt: but try copy pasting the render link into your browser before you start making jokes. As an "experienced" computer user, you should know that before throwing in X
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[q]isnt the TXT extension for text files? How can that help me with image? By the way, anyone know of a good site where i can upload images or make a special section for renders?
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Yes it is, however I.E. will still detect the mime type of the file and display it as an image - unlike Geocities hotlinking blocker which will let it slip through as a text file.:)
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Originally posted by Razor
That's real "cute" man. :doubt: but try copy pasting the render link into your browser before you start making jokes. As an "experienced" computer user, you should know that before throwing in X
I see it now. I can see some sathanas but what is it about? cappella? And when have I called myself an "experienced" computer user? I know allot now, way more then I did when I joined HLP, but I'm far from "experienced".
Oh you mean this (http://www.soundimagewillmar.com/files/redx.png). Sorry I just couldn't resist. :lol: (yes I did get that after I had copied and pasted)
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Originally posted by Razor
Ok I see that many people are posting renders here, so here is mine. I called it Dark Memories.
(http://www.geocities.com/zaki_no/dark_mem.jpg)
Been playing around with Glitterato, Razor? ;)
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Yeah kinda. :D
It was supposed to be a few SJs on a shivanish background but when I used the screen blending option it turned out different and I think I like it this way. :)
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Originally posted by HotSnoJ
I see it now. I can see some sathanas but what is it about? cappella?
It is called Dark Memories so yes it is about the Capella war. It was supposed to be some Sathanas jugs on the shivanish red background, but it turned out different so I got this, but I think it's kinda cool. I may make a new render soon on the same theme and I'll see how it turns out.
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Originally posted by Razor
It is called Dark Memories so yes it is about the Capella war. It was supposed to be some Sathanas jugs on the shivanish red background, but it turned out different so I got this, but I think it's kinda cool. I may make a new render soon on the same theme and I'll see how it turns out.
It looks like they're jumping into subspace. :nod::yes: