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Modding, Mission Design, and Coding => The Modding Workshop => Topic started by: Antares on April 09, 2004, 06:26:12 pm
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:D
It seems to me as if there's been a whole slew of progress on the modding front during the last few weeks, with lots of little improvements to make FreeSpace pretty. I won't be able to use any of this stuff myself until I get home for the summer, so here's a short list of some recent enhancements, so other folks can have a quick reference guide to new goodies--and so I won't forget where they are when I get to use my new computer a month from now.
The High-Poly Fenris: here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,22178.0.html).
Turambar's Afterburner Trails: here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,22705.0.html).
High-Poly Asteroids: here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,21144.0.html).
Carl's Impact Effects: here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,22234.0.html).
Krackers' and Turambar's new beam glows: here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,22713.0.html).
Lightspeed's latest weapon and impact effects: here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,22771.0.html).
Media VP 3.5.6x: here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,16418.0.html).
jdtcagle's new "Capella/Sathanas" sun (might be included in the newest Media VP, not sure): here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,22334.0.html).
ROFL: here (http://www.imageshack.us/files1/ares.PNG).
Bobbau's latest (?) environment mapping build: here (http://freespace.volitionwatch.com/blackwater/fs2_open_env2.zip).
DaBrain's "improvement pack": here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,22917.0.html).
Maybe possibly new subspace "tunnel" effect: here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,22849.0.html).
Stunaep's new high-res suns: here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,22948.0.html).
Turambar's new thruster effects: here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,22936.0.html).
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:nervous:
Nice idea... here's my shot 'o doom:
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yay for us!
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That'd a nicely pixelated nebula you got there, Thunder. where'd you get it from, tachyon: the fringe? :D
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Thats not a nebula, thats a stupidly close-up shot of the maxim impact effect. Here's an extract of the animation - it moves a hell of a lot faster and is rarely seen so close in game ;)
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Hmmmmmm... All things considered. that works surprisingly well as a nebula then ;)
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I have seen that before...
I think UT had that for his mod
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Si :) Ripped from the explosions from FS1, I think :)
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Originally posted by Antares
Post screenshots or perish.
*perishes*
Thanks a lot, Antares. :D
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Four more for your viewing pleasure (I'm trying to turn this into a screenshot thread. It's about time we had a huge selection of SCP pisc ;)
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#2.
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#3
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And number #4.
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Originally posted by Antares
:D
It seems to me as if there's been a whole slew of progress on the modding front during the last few weeks, with lots of little improvements to make FreeSpace pretty. I won't be able to use any of this stuff myself until I get home for the summer, so here's a short list of some recent enhancements, so other folks can have a quick reference guide to new goodies--and so I won't forget where they are when I get to use my new computer a month from now.
The High-Poly Fenris: here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,22178.0.html).
Turambar's Afterburner Trails: here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,22705.0.html).
High-Poly Asteroids: here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,21144.0.html).
Carl's Impact Effects: here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,22234.0.html).
Krackers' and Turambar's new beam glows: here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,22713.0.html).
Lightspeed's latest weapon and impact effects: here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,22771.0.html).
Media VP 3.5.6x: here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,16418.0.html).
jdtcagle's new "Capella/Sathanas" sun (might be included in the newest Media VP, not sure): here (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,22334.0.html).
ROFL: here (http://www.imageshack.us/files1/ares.PNG).
Bobbau's latest (?) environment mapping build: here (http://freespace.volitionwatch.com/blackwater/fs2_open_env2.zip).
Are you happy yet? :D
Post screenshots or perish.
Most of that is already in the wiki, but it might be a good idea to create a "list of SCP enhancements" page, a collection of links directly to files and to these threads. link that page from the installing guide, media VP and general SCP pages.
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no spec mapping... :doubt:
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This enough fer ya or are you interested in some more ;7
(http://img35.photobucket.com/albums/v107/anandraj/hades.jpg)
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Originally posted by Bobboau
no spec mapping... :doubt:
Which is odd because spec mapping is enabled in the launcher, and I'm using the 05.04.04 build... which is the latest, no?
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Singh: I see you rotated that planet.
and please, upload some screenies to the site, i'll PM you something.
also, i like all these screenies. Perhaps someone could make a little screenie page in the wiki, with the URL's underneath the images, for when we need to pimp stuff.
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*aghast at Kal's astronomical framerates*
I'd just like to renew my hatred for you, K. Hope you don't mind. :D
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*checks framerates*
you dirty bastard!
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Originally posted by Singh
This enough fer ya or are you interested in some more ;7
(http://img35.photobucket.com/albums/v107/anandraj/hades.jpg)
there is something funny bout the shadows of the large planet and it's moon/the smaller planet.
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what moon/smaller planet?
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(http://dynamic4.gamespy.com/~freespace/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=449078)
Hey Kal, use my Glowpointed Arcadia (http://www.duke.edu/~cek6/install01.zip). And maybe get it into the media VP?
And the smaller planet is the one behind the Hades, just barely visable because its bright spot points in the opposite direction from the big rock's and lines up almost perfectly with the other planet's edge.
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ah yes, now i see it.
And you might want to talk to WMCoolmon about that thing. I really should make the SCP enhancement page instead of just listing a few high poly models in the guide.......
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Crikey, thats much better!
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The glowpointed arcadia didn't really look good. Probably because fading in/out glowpoints never was implemented.
Originally posted by Kalfireth
Which is odd because spec mapping is enabled in the launcher, and I'm using the 05.04.04 build... which is the latest, no?
You have specular, but it's killed off by all that diffuse+ambient light. Add "-spec" and "-ambient_factor 75" to your command line.
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Originally posted by Unknown Target
Si :) Ripped from the explosions from FS1, I think :)
Yes. It is from the freespace.vp from FS1. Time to read the readme that comes with my effects, eh? :D
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http://dynamic4.gamespy.com/~freespace/fsdoc/index.php/SCP%20Media%20Additions
click the edit button, fill in a random username and password. the password line can be left empty, but the username has to be a WikiWord, with at least two caps, neither at the end. for example StratComm, KasPerl, AntAres, SirAntares. Use headers as used in the rest of the file. !! for new sections, !!! for the MODs themselves. Always list author and direct download location. Mirror to somewhere reliable if it's hosted on angelfire or something, but ask permission from author first.
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:hopping: boooo. hissssss
i wanna see some exploding stuff :wtf:
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the explosions are about the one thing that can't/hasn't been upgraded to anything better.
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ah well :P
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And why is that?
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Because i havent figured out .ani's yet :)
As soon as i do (and as soon as im done fixing my beams to work with lightspeed's new stuff and making high res textures for EVERY ship) There will be new explosions for the People!! (unless, of course, someone else gets there first)
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WHAT? You mean I have to wait a few more days or even a week?? What kind of world is this???!!!
Really though, you guys are my gods. :D
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Originally posted by Lightspeed
The glowpointed arcadia didn't really look good. Probably because fading in/out glowpoints never was implemented.
It doesn't look any worse though, and it adds a little bit more detail and makes use of a feature that is otherwise not used outside of TBP. Some pulse to the glows would be nice, yes, but I disagree that they look bad as-is.
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Can you provide the link for the launcher and SCP build thingies, because, my computer is broken and I'm getting it fixed on Tuesday, and I'll need the links to all the stuff I need to get the SCP running... so, I'll download Lightspeed's totally *****en nebulas that make me wet my pants because they are so beautiful, almost as much as my girlfriend, and I'll also get those beam upgrades. Beautiful...
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Originally posted by Turambar
Because i havent figured out .ani's yet :)
As soon as i do (and as soon as im done fixing my beams to work with lightspeed's new stuff and making high res textures for EVERY ship) There will be new explosions for the People!! (unless, of course, someone else gets there first)
Actually, I've been doing ****load of work trying to get better explosions. I have acces to some Artbeats stock explosions (through my school) and I've already converted some to ani format. They'd look very good exept I had to strech them in order to get them working in FS2. And after that they look really, really bad. FS2 is too picky! :hopping:
Hmm... that gives me a idea though. Gotta try something :D
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Originally posted by Havock
there is something funny bout the shadows of the large planet and it's moon/the smaller planet.
Pfft......I fixed it:
(http://img35.photobucket.com/albums/v107/anandraj/Template_Haven.jpg)
The Haven system is one of the most fortified in the new sector as it is the home of the mighty Admin Hegemony. Occasionally, they invite people from different factions to fight for rewards and such.
Sorry Kasperl...I just had to post it!! I just HAD to!!! Its too pretty not to ;) Promise I wont put up the cutscene tho :)
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The green lighting doesn't fit with the planet imho.
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pfffffffft.......nitpick :p
great...now i have to go and change everything all over again
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Originally posted by .::Tin Can::.
Can you provide the link for the launcher and SCP build thingies, because, my computer is broken and I'm getting it fixed on Tuesday, and I'll need the links to all the stuff I need to get the SCP running... so, I'll download Lightspeed's totally *****en nebulas that make me wet my pants because they are so beautiful, almost as much as my girlfriend, and I'll also get those beam upgrades. Beautiful...
click the link under my name, go to the SCP section and read the manual, it contains links to everything.
and if you don't get that.
READ THE ****ING MANUAL, YOU ****ING N00B! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :hopping: :hopping: :hopping: :hopping: :hopping:
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Originally posted by Nico
The green lighting doesn't fit with the planet imho.
There. check the pic - is that any better?
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Originally posted by Singh
Sorry Kasperl...I just had to post it!! I just HAD to!!! Its too pretty not to ;) Promise I wont put up the cutscene tho :)
no problem, just put it up at the website as well, and see if you can add the FSCZ name or something in the image.
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*looks closely at Kalfireth's images*
*looks at framerates*
*jaw crashs though floor*
:eek2: :eek2: :eek2:
What kind of MONSTER PC are you running man?
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Originally posted by Raptor
What kind of MONSTER PC are you running man?
I think i like to know too, since my framerates are always around 20/30 fps:(
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Originally posted by Singh
http://img35.photobucket.com/albums/v107/anandraj/Template_Haven.jpg
But they're still... backwards! Light is coming from the left, planets are lit from the right. You flipped the wrong one :rolleyes:
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Originally posted by StratComm
But they're still... backwards! Light is coming from the left, planets are lit from the right. You flipped the wrong one :rolleyes:
dang.ill fix that later.
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Originally posted by Raptor
*looks closely at Kalfireth's images*
*looks at framerates*
*jaw crashs though floor*
:eek2: :eek2: :eek2:
What kind of MONSTER PC are you running man?
PC? You guys dont have wetware yet? :wtf:
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Originally posted by Kalfireth
PC? You guys dont have wetware yet? :wtf:
Wetware? Eh?:confused::wtf:
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Nice shots K :)
oh well. I try post some shots tomorrow because I did take shots already but with wrong ships ;)
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*can't wait to get a new PC*
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get ATI
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Originally posted by Sandwich
*can't wait to get a new PC*
The new PCs are something like seven or eight times faster than ours, all things taken into account. And cost less. Does that mean you're getting a new box soon, Mike? :)
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As a matter of fact, yes. ;)
Specs:
AMD Athlon XP 3000+
1Gb DDR400
2x 120Gb Samsung SATA HDD in a RAID 0 array
ATI Radeon 9700 Pro 128Mb
That's the basics; things like CD/DVD drives will be cannabalised from my current computer. All in all, including a new case, it'll cost around $1100 US.
I'lll hopefully be getting it in about a month. :)
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Sweet Sandwich, that looks exactly like the computer that I currently own. I really like it, and I hope you like urs too.
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Originally posted by Sandwich
As a matter of fact, yes. ;)
Specs:
AMD Athlon XP 3000+
1Gb DDR400
2x 120Gb Samsung SATA HDD in a RAID 0 array
ATI Radeon 9700 Pro 128Mb
That's the basics; things like CD/DVD drives will be cannabalised from my current computer. All in all, including a new case, it'll cost around $1100 US.
I'lll hopefully be getting it in about a month. :)
:( *cries* But... but... you'll no longer be my buddy in the Brotherhood Of Slow Computerness! What will I do here... all.. alone? :nervous:
Lol, that looks to be an awesome box. Especially impressed with the RAID setup... bah, that means I have to upgrade after you. First the V1, now this... :lol:
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alone? I'm still here with a pII 400 + voodoo2 spitting at me anytime I open photoshop or try to run FSO:(
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And I'm here with a GF2 PCI and a first generation Duron 600.
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Originally posted by Sandwich
As a matter of fact, yes. ;)
Specs:
AMD Athlon XP 3000+
1Gb DDR400
2x 120Gb Samsung SATA HDD in a RAID 0 array
ATI Radeon 9700 Pro 128Mb
That's the basics; things like CD/DVD drives will be cannabalised from my current computer. All in all, including a new case, it'll cost around $1100 US.
I'lll hopefully be getting it in about a month. :)
Thats virtually the same as my current computer. Radeon 9700Pro is a FANTASTIC card.
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1Gb DDR400
my freind has that. HE could run the SPC in softwere mode with all of lightspeeds artwork and still stay at 60 fps the whole time it was increddible :P
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512 Mb DDR133, P4 2.2 Ghz on the most inflexible stupid, completely un-overclockable motherboard in the world, but i usually get around 60 fps, probably on account of my overclocked Geforce FX 5600 (overclocked to about an Ultra).
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Yeah, the Radeon 9700 Pro is definitely the sweet spot of card these days. At approx. $210 USD, with performance that's nearly the fastest out there.... ;7
Ok, I'll admit it - it's all Ground Control 2's fault! Have you guys SEEN those screenshots?!? :eek2:
Originally posted by Setekh
:( *cries* But... but... you'll no longer be my buddy in the Brotherhood Of Slow Computerness! What will I do here... all.. alone? :nervous:
Lol, that looks to be an awesome box. Especially impressed with the RAID setup... bah, that means I have to upgrade after you. First the V1, now this... :lol:
You gonna follow my footsteps when I eventually get a handgun, too?
...oh, wait! You're down under. All y'all got weapons, don't you? ;)
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Originally posted by kasperl
click the link under my name, go to the SCP section and read the manual, it contains links to everything.
and if you don't get that.
READ THE ****ING MANUAL, YOU ****ING N00B! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :hopping: :hopping: :hopping: :hopping: :hopping:
You dont have to shout you ass, one phrase is enough.
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This is the....what, fourth time now?
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Originally posted by Sandwich
You gonna follow my footsteps when I eventually get a handgun, too?
...oh, wait! You're down under. All y'all got weapons, don't you? ;)
You gotta get past the guard crocs before you can be an official burglar, and then you have to get out past them again whilst carrying heavy items.
You dont need guns in Australia ;)
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Originally posted by Unknown Target
This is the....what, fourth time now?
Honestly, no one with 250+ posts on this board should not know how to access information contained in these forums, not know about the Wiki, and not know posting etiquette. And yeah, I'd have gone with 5th or 6th.
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Actually I've only asked where the latest stuff was once, and that was my first time here. I just got told to go to "Latest Versions of Everything" thread, and never needed the guide. Now that we have a new, latest of everything, thread, might as well ask...
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no, you asked for "what is the wiki" more then 3 times.
and that little post was one of the times i mentioned in the last bit of discussion. i advice you to click "search" before "post"
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Originally posted by Sandwich
You gonna follow my footsteps when I eventually get a handgun, too?
...oh, wait! You're down under. All y'all got weapons, don't you? ;)
:nervous: Well, if guns were legal around here, I might follow you... ;)
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Originally posted by Setekh
:nervous: Well, if guns were legal around here, I might follow you... ;)
Oh, they aren't legal there? Huh. I know they're legal in NZ tho, right?
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Certain types of guns are legal - semi and fully automatics are banned, and there's a lot of red tape for getting other stuff handguns. Rifles and the like are fairly easy to obtain though, for farmers and roo shooters and stuff.
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Ok, I'll admit it - it's all Ground Control 2's fault! Have you guys SEEN those screenshots?!?
yeah I seen Shots and few Trailers very Cool I can't wait cos I Liked first GC:)
*cries* But... but... you'll no longer be my buddy in the Brotherhood Of Slow Computerness! What will I do here... all.. alone?
one of these days you get new Computer :)
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Originally posted by kasperl
no, you asked for "what is the wiki" more then 3 times.
and that little post was one of the times i mentioned in the last bit of discussion. i advice you to click "search" before "post"
I was refering to downloadable things, not the wiki...
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*moves off to reset TCs post count... once again*
:D
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That would be the result of reducing it for no reason at all, and don't think I wont hesitate to report it. I only let Kalifreth reduce my post count.
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Forgive me for saying it this way... but I don't think you could stop him.
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Like I said, he would do it for no reason, and Kalifreth would definately do something about it. BTW:
:welcome:
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whos got the speech this time?
Edit: Might I have the honor (for the second time today?)?
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Speech to whom? For the love of god if this is not worth my time...
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the "flamethrowers" speech
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Oooooh! I thought it was one of those insulting speeches that a lot of my enemies give to me... go ahead.
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no one did it soooo...
Welcome to the HLPBB, Manic
Exits are to the sides and rear, you will find a personal flamethrower under your seat, but we're out of napalm so you'll have to bludgeon people with them. Stay away from the air vents they're... dangerous, but if you happen to be crawling around in them and find something black & red & spiky, it's just Carl. Give him your lunch and back away slowly and he should leave you alone. In the event of a serious war/battle/etc. there are plasma rifles in the lockers up front. However these can only be opened by [V], God, an Admin, or a hyper-intelligent shade of the colour blue. Do not attempt to enter the control room as it is guarded by subspatial claymore mines. Thank you and enjoy your stay.
*pant pant* I think that's it... whatever
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Thats the best one Ive heard so far, apart from the original one that was given to me when I entered newbyhood...
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Originally posted by Lightspeed
*moves off to reset TCs post count... once again*
:D
:ha:
Originally posted by .::Tin Can::.
That would be the result of reducing it for no reason at all, and don't think I wont hesitate to report it. I only let Kalifreth reduce my post count.
:lol:!
My Goodness he just gets denser and denser! :lol::rolleyes:
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My goodness people cant just seem to shut the hell up and leave me alone! :lol: :no: :ha: :ha: :ha:
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[color=66ff00]Tin Can stop digging a hole for yourself.
Everybody else concerned; stop hassling the guy with the shovel. If he bugs you that much remember there's a fairly nifty ignore feature in your profile settings.
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this Super Fun Happy Thread isn't very Super Fun Happy any more :(
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Stop hijacking my thread! :mad:
Added links to DaBrain's "improvement pack", Stunaep's new suns, and the "new subspace model" thread. Also linked to Turambar's new thrusters, even though no download is yet available.
A note to modders: quit posting your stuff in the SCP forum, it doesn't go there. :D That's why we have a modding forum.
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*sprinkles thread with pretty powder, happy music, and confetti*
Happy Happy Bobboau! :nod:
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pfft...lets see if i cant get anything done within the next hour or so before I head off to bed....
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Actually now that you said something, I'm going to tell you that I'm busy getting Modeling done for those Half Life 2 Freespace 2 Models for the FPS me and POSSIBLY other people are looking forward to making... I'll make a Terran Soldier, a Vasudan Soldier, and a Shivan, along with two weapons. That way I can have some credibility. Cheers!
However I did sprinkle the thread with happy! ;7
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Where the **** did that come from? God, TC, just shuddupfor once!
Too bad he didn't come around earlier, he would've made a good slapstick comedy relief for the HLP movie :D
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Originally posted by Maeglamor
[color=66ff00]Tin Can stop digging a hole for yourself.
Everybody else concerned; stop hassling the guy with the shovel. If he bugs you that much remember there's a fairly nifty ignore feature in your profile settings.
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Does that work?
Edit: Oh... wow.
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Time to sprinkle the thread with random goodness :D
hopefully Kasperl wont kill me for this
(http://img35.photobucket.com/albums/v107/anandraj/approach.jpg)
(http://img35.photobucket.com/albums/v107/anandraj/melee.jpg)
(http://img35.photobucket.com/albums/v107/anandraj/repulse.jpg)
(http://img35.photobucket.com/albums/v107/anandraj/flee.jpg)
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Now that makes my day indeed. And UT, since he asked I told him what I would do within the next hour, so, shuddup
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For crying out loud will you all leave eachother alone? I understand the desire to get the last word, I really do. But this is childish. Stick to the topic or take your own personal problems to email or whatever - but just leave it alone please.
Right, that out of the way - Singh those are very impressive shots - I love the lighting on those ships! Truly the standard of the FS2 code has come a long way :nod:
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Really nice shot's :)
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Originally posted by Singh
http://img35.photobucket.com/albums/v107/anandraj/approach.jpg
There we go, now that's making good use of directional lighting and static backgrounds ;)
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Originally posted by Kalfireth
For crying out loud will you all leave eachother alone? I understand the desire to get the last word, I really do. But this is childish. Stick to the topic or take your own personal problems to email or whatever - but just leave it alone please.
Right, that out of the way - Singh those are very impressive shots - I love the lighting on those ships! Truly the standard of the FS2 code has come a long way :nod:
If you think thats good, you ought to see some of the other stuff I got he-mpghrfes
*is kidnapped by evil smith agents before he can say more