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Modding, Mission Design, and Coding => The FRED Workshop => Topic started by: Imposible Uncorrect on April 12, 2009, 06:06:37 pm
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So, I want you all to see, what I'm cocking up!
The campaign plays 10 years after the destruction of the Capella star. The starsystem Barnard's star has never explored like the other systems of the GTVA. Only one outpost called Humar is there, holding the line. :D
But there is more than the GTVA thought. Unidentified signals from the middle of the system are making unsure, if there is more than some pirates or something like that.
The brotherwar:
After the crazy admiral Atapeth decided to build a new rebellion, he declared to form an old tradition of the Vasudans new. The brotherwar. That war will cost more lives than the Great war. The Secrets of the GTVA will be deadly. Deadly secrets!
Well, that is it for the moment. I'll give more informations later. But please give your comments to this! The campaign should be good. Thanks a lot!
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Make sure you come up with a reason for their being so many ships involved in it if it costs more lives than the great war.
A ton of ships showing up are gonna make people question where they came from. Not shooting your idea, just masking sure you thought of that.
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Thank you for your comment.
I thought of this, I just forgot it to write it down over there. :rolleyes:
At first, the GTVA searched for many places in their worlds where the survivors from the battle of Capella can live. Actually some of them find a place they could call home. But many others don't. And there is the system Barnard's star which is very imprecise explored. And so, the GTVA thought they get a place for all of the survivors of the destruction of the Capella star.
Then, the GTVA finds the remains of the Hammer of Light. Actually the attack the remaining troops of the "HoL". But the last finish stroke will be arranged by Atapeth and his rebellion. And this rebellion also attacks some ships and the outpost in the system and destroyed most of them. Actually there is a bloody war, because they want to get Atapeth. Like in the FS 2 Main campaign with Bosch.
But you are right, often the player is asking: Where does this ship come from? I hope I can answer that question with this explanation. Please give me more Feedback. Thank you very much!
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Well don't give away too much of the story.
But I think you may do well to deal with less ships. A new colony, post war...limited resources.
These things lend to smaller scale fights where ship loses really really matter.
Not just giant battles where you hurl forces at each other.
But it's your show.
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Thanks! Even there not only big epic fights. Even most of the first missions are smaller. Thank you again for your comment!
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Sorry for the double post, I don't know if this is allowed or not. Just want to ask if anyone else has a comment or a question.
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General practice is to use the little modify button at the top right of a post. :)
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Sorry for the double post, I don't know if this is allowed or not. Just want to ask if anyone else has a comment or a question.
Comment: It sounds interesting.
Question: When is it expected to release? :D
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Well, I don't know exactly. I hope (and work) it will release at September 2009. But I don't know exactly. Thank you for your comment! Imposible Uncorrect
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Cool, I like the idea.
As a little word of warning though, it's not a great idea to set a release date as it tends to cause people to complain, either because the campaign was rushed and is full of FREDing and spelling errors or because you can't meet the deadline.
Also, if you ever need any help with grammar or whatnot (I know English isn't your first language) there are many people willing to give you a hand. (Not that I'm expecting an illegible campaign.)
But don't let me discourage you, it's a great idea and I'm looking forward to playing it :nod:
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Cool, I like the idea.
As a little word of warning though, it's not a great idea to set a release date as it tends to cause people to complain, either because the campaign was rushed and is full of FREDing and spelling errors or because you can't meet the deadline.
Also, if you ever need any help with grammar or whatnot (I know English isn't your first language) there are many people willing to give you a hand. (Not that I'm expecting an illegible campaign.)
But don't let me discourage you, it's a great idea and I'm looking forward to playing it :nod:
I'm one of those people willing to lend you a hand. :)
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Thanks! Really, thanks a lot! I could load up some of the major characters and stuff of it. I will do it, when I've got more time! Imposible Uncorrect
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sweet... can't wait!
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Thanks! Really, thanks a lot! I could load up some of the major characters and stuff of it. I will do it, when I've got more time! Imposible Uncorrect
Nice. Just asking, but are you writing this out in a word .doc? My advice is to load a word .doc up with all your ideas and mission outlines etc, it really helps when you need it :)
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sweet... can't wait!
Wow! Thanks.
Am I writing this in a word doc? Yes I do, and I will ask if I need help! Thanks a lot!
Imposible Uncorrect!
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If you want to add that at the end of every comment, you just make it your signature you know.
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I'd be willing to give you hand as well if you ever need it. :)
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Thanks! It is really nice from you guys, that you want to help me! I will add you, if I have some problems!
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Trailer Release!!! Go to this page:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWqyXNqbHgc&feature=channel_page
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Didn't say much... although I would've liked some visuals, sounds alright though :P
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I know... But I just want you to know, that I am working on it, and that it is going on. :p
/EDIT:
I didn't updated this Thread for a amount of time. I just want to show some Progress in form of two Screenshots:
(I know, there's nothing Special about it, but it is a start.:p)
Everything you see is work in progress.(Still...)
(http://www3.pic-upload.de/23.12.09/osuq37vnarmt.jpg) (http://www.pic-upload.de/view-4027794/Freespace-2-CP.jpg.html)
The cruiser on the right is from the Inferno-Mod and the Anubis fighters above are from the FSPort.
(http://www3.pic-upload.de/23.12.09/nb7xjwi737xx.jpg) (http://www.pic-upload.de/view-4027798/Karnak-Bild.jpg.html)
This is Dark's as far as I know pretty famous (P-)GVI Karnak Installation. I took it also from the FSPort.
Now you've got something (not very Special) to look at. Maybe, you want to make guesses on the Plot, give comments etc.:)
As an Update:
I'm currently working on it, the Weapons.tbl is nearly finished.
I'm also working on new Explosion Effects, but it's pretty hard, since I'm not the best working with Gimp and the Ani-Builder.:DI'm pretty sure, that the First Release won't be Voice acted. Allthough, if someone would like to volunteer....?
Merry Christmas from me by the way.
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Allright, another Update, people.
The campaign is coming along nicely, but due to School stuff, I'm quite busy at the moment. After my exams are done, I'm sure, I find some time to finish everything.
But I need your Input. I've done a Retexture of the Hades (No, I'm not working on a ST campaign). I quite like it, but I wanna know, what other people might think of it. So here's a picture, taken from FRED to show you a new Hades.
(http://www3.pic-upload.de/13.08.10/8cmocqs4gdvk.jpg) (http://www.pic-upload.de/view-6700206/GTDTarsus.jpg.html)
This is the GTD Tarsus, the Second Hades destroyer, shortly built after the original. I won't tell you anything else since this would spoil you a little too much. But do you like the new design or do you hate it?
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An in-game shot would be better.
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Or switch on the "Lighting from suns" option in FRED.
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Make sure you come up with a reason for their being so many ships involved in it if it costs more lives than the great war.
A ton of ships showing up are gonna make people question where they came from. Not shooting your idea, just masking sure you thought of that.
That isnt Nessasarly True, Bomb a Highly Populated Planet and then you got at least....um....7 Billion People dead. There is an example of "More lives taken then the great war"
Also I think that Hades looks nice :)
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Sol is the only place with that many people in FS. Capella, one of the larger population centers, had about 300 million IIRC.
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An in-game shot would be better.
Yes, I know and I'm sorry for not being able to show it to you In-Game. The problem is my sh**** Graphics Card. I tried to run everything without using the MediaVP's, tried to figure things in the Launcher out and even installed new additions to the Graphical Engine of my PC. The result is and was...well, think of an old 1987's Jump 'n Run game and you know, how it'd look like.
Or switch on the "Lighting from suns" option in FRED.
Well, I'll try it and show it to you later. Thanks for the tip by the way.:)
That isn't Nessasarly True, Bomb a Highly Populated Planet and then you got at least....um....7 Billion People dead. There is an example of "More lives taken then the great war"
Yes this is quite a good example. The only Problem...There are no Shivans in my campaign. But I've added some new factions with their own powers and also included some new technologies to make everything a bit more accurate.
Also I think that Hades looks nice
Thank you. Glad you like it.:)