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Modding, Mission Design, and Coding => The FRED Workshop => Topic started by: TrashMan on August 17, 2007, 05:02:01 am

Title: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 17, 2007, 05:02:01 am
If a picture tells a thousand words, then a missios tells a thousand pictures, no?

http://www.ferrium.org/trashman/Stuff/CS1.rar  (~2 MB)

This is a cutscene...a Intro if you would like... you'll need the Nareos installation, Wepwawet missile cruiser, my Majestic liner, and Galaxy carrier ships for it. Everything else is included in the rar (like background planets)

I spent 3 days hunting for music  and sound effects to get the optimum atmosphere for the campaign. I found a lot of great music (will share it with the community, just gimme some time to set it all up) but hte sound effects search was less sucesfull. So this probably isn't the final version of that cutscene ;)

I'll post some screenies here from time to time...just to tease you guys

Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: Snail on August 17, 2007, 09:14:40 am
Screenshotses
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 17, 2007, 06:31:12 pm
As you wishk ;7

(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3490/fow01ca6.th.jpg) (http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fow01ca6.jpg)

(http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/3713/fow02rw4.th.jpg) (http://img167.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fow02rw4.jpg)

(http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/2030/fow03zd4.th.jpg) (http://img139.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fow03zd4.jpg)

(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/7012/fow04fk9.th.jpg) (http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fow04fk9.jpg)

(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/8403/fow05bf4.th.jpg) (http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fow05bf4.jpg)

(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2018/fow06ed1.th.jpg) (http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fow06ed1.jpg)

(http://img451.imageshack.us/img451/7986/fow07yi0.th.jpg) (http://img451.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fow07yi0.jpg)

(http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/9049/fow08qk7.th.jpg) (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fow08qk7.jpg)
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: Mobius on August 18, 2007, 05:47:34 am
Earth? What's going to happen to the Blue Planet? Is it going to blow up?
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 18, 2007, 07:24:16 am
I can honsetly say that earth won't be destroyed...in part 1 :D

But I gots me a crazy urge to re-do both the Orion and Orion Mk2 + some other ships...more details..more stuffs.
Right now the biggest urge is the Orion..it's like a friggin itch that I jsut got to scratch..I guess I won't be happy untill it overshadows the current HTL one :blah:
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 18, 2007, 01:16:46 pm
I'm gonan turn this thread into a eye candy & announcment thread..

HC is down again  :hopping: .. It's been really slow and buggy the last few weeks...this is delaying the whole mod and just when I finally got a good team together.

I may have to consider hosting FOW somehere else...Anyone got good suggestions?

On the up side, the new Orion is getting along quite fine :p
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 19, 2007, 04:37:26 am
I've just started on this:
http://www.ferrium.org/trashman/OtherPics/Ori1.JPG

Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: Mobius on August 19, 2007, 04:53:56 am
More turrets, eh? ;7
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 19, 2007, 05:07:18 am
Nah, just more detail... and I'm doing this insted of those bombers...yeah, stupid me...but I got to scratch that itch! :P
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 19, 2007, 05:27:53 pm
Still not done, but getting there:

*IMAGES REMOVED BY YOURS TRULY*

All turrets and the radars will be changed to use nicer models (you might notice I put 2 of the Big bob's turrets in front, and one small one on the side ATM for testing..)

I'm also optimizing it as I go - so far triangulated the hull is 3636 polys ;7
I've also managed to reduce the texture count by 2 :D
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: akenbosch on August 19, 2007, 05:37:56 pm
much better than the mediavp one. maybe you should remove a few turrets and send it to them?
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: 0rph3u5 on August 19, 2007, 05:43:11 pm
much better than the mediavp one. maybe you should remove a few turrets and send it to them?

I agree but this is strickly FS2 Orion (look at the beam turrets)
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 19, 2007, 05:53:10 pm
I'm not done...and those beam turrets are gonna get remove...they waste 1 texture (beam4.pcx).. I'll use better beam turrets


b.t.w. - I realised I'm sorely missing space superiority fighters for FOW3...I was thinking of using Ezechiel and maby making another one...which one of these two CONCEPTS you like better:

Meshes for Freelancer
http://www.ferrium.org/trashman/OtherPics/SpaceSuperiority.jpg

Slightly altered meshes with textures (for EV Nova)
http://www.ferrium.org/trashman/novafightersnew7bq.jpg

Info render of htem from EV nova (remember, these are older ships of mine)
http://www.ferrium.org/trashman/FalcInfo.jpg
http://www.ferrium.org/trashman/THawkInfo.jpg
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: 0rph3u5 on August 19, 2007, 05:55:59 pm
who needs SSFs?
they just look ugly (apart from the Apollo :D)
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: akenbosch on August 19, 2007, 06:57:17 pm
you can map them too the same texture as the orion's hull, just map them too a black spot on it.


EDIT: are those meshes FL only, or are they going to get into FoW?
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 20, 2007, 04:26:06 am
They WERE supposed to go in FL, but I quit....they're not going anywhere ATM touhg...untill I figure out what to do with them..

2 years ago FREDers were in short supply...now it's hte texture artists... :doubt:
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: Snail on August 20, 2007, 10:00:25 am
Trash, please don't add extra turrets or any "TrashMan" style stuff (low-quality textures, etc) into it...
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: diceman111 on August 20, 2007, 11:17:13 am
I say make it pink with yellow turrets
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: Snail on August 20, 2007, 11:22:30 am
I say make it pink with yellow turrets

And SCREAMINGLY BRIGHT glowmaps and shines.
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 20, 2007, 12:28:48 pm
Trash, please don't add extra turrets or any "TrashMan" style stuff (low-quality textures, etc) into it...

I'll make 2 version...happy now?

Low-quality textures? WTF you on about? I NEVER use low quality textures...and FYI it uses LESS textures than the current HTL Orion.
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 20, 2007, 03:52:53 pm
Both version are done...FS2 one with beam cannons (and 27 turrets total) and FS1 one with 16 turrets (all laser turrets)

I converted one but forgot to change the scaling factor and it ended up 110 meters long...after that I changed hte scaling factor, converted it, but PCS2 chrashed while saving. I tried it again and again..playing with the scaale of the model in TS and the scaling factor in PCS2...to no avail :(

Looks like you'll have to wait a bit more guys...And I was planing to have it out tonight...
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: Snail on August 20, 2007, 04:30:28 pm
Low-quality textures? WTF you on about? I NEVER use low quality textures...and FYI it uses LESS textures than the current HTL Orion.

I meant stuff like the Single Bes Engine texture you use. Sorry if I offended. :shaking:

Don't need to shout. :(

I converted one but forgot to change the scaling factor and it ended up 110 meters long...after that I changed hte scaling factor, converted it, but PCS2 chrashed while saving. I tried it again and again..playing with the scaale of the model in TS and the scaling factor in PCS2...to no avail :(

Oooh. Mini Orions!
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 20, 2007, 05:00:33 pm
Currently, the Orion uses ALL stock textures...and ONLY those that normally come with the stock Orion (except for 1 - the installation texture)

ERm...no wiat, it does use one special texture for the engie...at least till I can figure out if any stock texture can be used to make a nice engine...

Grumble..It converted once, but it doens't want to do it again...DIEEEEE PCS2!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hopping: :mad: :hopping: :mad:

(http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/9359/orionn1nf8.th.jpg) (http://img239.imageshack.us/my.php?image=orionn1nf8.jpg)

(http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/4443/orionn2oz0.th.jpg) (http://img501.imageshack.us/my.php?image=orionn2oz0.jpg)

8693 polies total for detail 0 (without debris)

EDIT - Yss, I have the FS1 version with 16 turrets done too ;)

Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 20, 2007, 05:36:33 pm
At least this thing is moving along:
http://www.ferrium.org/trashman/ThunderBolt4.jpg

Now to map it..

Oh, the Galaxy is also getting a face-lift. ;7
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: Mehrpack on August 21, 2007, 08:43:57 am
hi,
save the mini orion!
there can you make a fun mission with it.

so like: command theres incomming a big supspace signature.
yeah guys thats our new world destroyer weapon.
and finaly a mini orion warp in!  :D
or so what.


and nice work :).

Mehrpack
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 22, 2007, 10:59:38 am
With HC back up work is continuin at double pace! With 3 (4) FREDers now working teh campaing should be done pretty soon :D
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 24, 2007, 04:44:28 pm
2 more screenies:

(http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/7108/screen0073ln4.th.jpg) (http://img239.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screen0073ln4.jpg)
(http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/2244/screen0074ks5.th.jpg) (http://img239.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screen0074ks5.jpg)
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: Snail on August 24, 2007, 04:47:28 pm
Cool shots.

The Perseverance is an NTF corvette, just so that ya know. :)
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 24, 2007, 04:49:12 pm
Every heard of recyclin names? Especially after 20 yaers? :lol:
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: Snail on August 24, 2007, 04:50:52 pm
I see HoL ships.
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 24, 2007, 04:51:43 pm
teh HOL is back..with a vengance...nuff said :p
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 30, 2007, 03:54:05 pm
Current status report:

FREDING:

Missions finished: 17 (cutscene missions included) + 3 prelude missions
Mission currently in-progress: 5
Mission left to do for part 1(no counting in-progress): at least 5

Other missions (for other parts) done: 3

Number of planned easter eggs: 12 (so far)
Implemented: 2 so far



MODELING:

- HOL corvette/frigate (turreting/pofing in progress)
- Thunderbolt bomber (texturing in progress)
- Galaxy upgrade (modification in progress)
- Archangel upgrade (started, on hold)
- HTL Shrike (started, on hold)
- HTL Athena Upgrade (started, on hold)
- HOL carrier improvement (not started, on hold)
- Lightbringer upgrade (started, on hold)
- Clymore upgrade (started, on hold)
- Space superiority fighters (Thunderbird and Falcon) (started, mesh in progress)

Off to work! :warp:
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: Mobius on August 30, 2007, 04:02:03 pm
Keep it up guys!

Oh, wait...I'm a member of the team! :blah:
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: Hades on August 30, 2007, 04:07:02 pm
Good job. :yes:
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 30, 2007, 04:45:41 pm
EASTER EGG SPOLIER AHEAD!!!

don't click this unless you want to spoil your surprise!
http://www.ferrium.org/trashman/OtherPics/JIS.jpg
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: Snail on August 31, 2007, 09:30:16 am
What?
Title: Re: FOW 3 Teaser
Post by: TrashMan on August 31, 2007, 09:38:20 am
Spoiler:
Jews in Space....ever see the Funny side of History (Mel Brooks) ?