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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Wildfire on April 28, 2002, 05:16:31 am

Title: What do you think?
Post by: Wildfire on April 28, 2002, 05:16:31 am: Here's some pics I've been working on. Just wondering what ppl here think.

A leviathen cruising.

(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/Feat/Wildfire/Leviathen.jpg)

Anyone who remembers me in squad war will know that this was my all time favourite fighter :)

(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/Feat/Wildfire/dat_Ulysees.jpg)

A Loki kicking ass.

(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/Feat/Wildfire/dat_Loki.jpg)

A small Medusa strike.

(http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52019065/Feat/Wildfire/dat_Medusa.jpg)
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Post by: an0n on April 28, 2002, 05:24:41 am: The Loki one is excellent. Only thing is, there's no way a Loki would be kickin ass.
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Post by: Ryx on April 28, 2002, 05:27:14 am: I not sure I like the starfield, but good stuff anyway :yes:
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Post by: Fineus on April 28, 2002, 05:28:02 am: I prefer the Ulysses myself, love the laser fire reflecting along the side of the wing... the lighting 0wns :)
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Post by: Galemp on April 28, 2002, 05:29:49 am: Awesome! The Ulysses looks like it belongs in a cutscene. Dynamic lighting is good, but work on your laser glows. I love the Leviathan except the entire picture should be in greyscale- that reddish corona looks SO out of place.

New smilies! :wakka:
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Post by: an0n on April 28, 2002, 05:32:34 am: Blur the stars a little on the Loki one and the last one.
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Post by: Stunaep on April 28, 2002, 05:36:59 am: I like the black-and-white thingy. Sets a good mood. :yes2::nod:
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Post by: an0n on April 28, 2002, 05:53:13 am: They'd be good as sequence art. Like where you fade in and out of each picture in a sequence. First pic: Lev cruising, Second pic: Warp effect in the distance, two small prongs emerging, Third pic: Lev turning, beam impacting it, fighters approaching, half emerged Lucifer in the distance.
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Post by: Setekh on April 28, 2002, 06:39:02 am: Those are really nice... :) I agree with an0n, they'd be great in fade-in-out sequences... :)
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Post by: Redfang on April 28, 2002, 06:43:52 am: I like them. :yes2::nod::yes:
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Post by: Wildfire on April 28, 2002, 08:17:31 am: Thanks for the encourgment.

For the leviathen pic I didn't notice that red corna till you mentioned it, 2 secs work to fix that.

The Ulysees is my favourite piece. I spend about 5 hours average, working on each ship trying to get it just right but that took nearly 8 hours.

I'm always having problems with the background star fields. Anyone know a good technique?

The background for the Medusa pic is terrible but I'm very happy with the explosion effect on the container and the closest Medusa bomber.

Oh, and thanks to Ryx and Shrike for helping me get these posted. Cheers guys.
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Post by: Wildfire on April 28, 2002, 01:44:39 pm: Hmmm, I just noticd the star field for the Ulysees isn't quite right.

Anyone know any good methods for making backgrounds. I tried using different layers but I can't get them to merge right.
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Post by: Corsair on April 28, 2002, 01:56:44 pm: Yah, none of the backgrounds really seem quite right. Good renders of the ships and good lighting and stuff. You (or somebody else) should definitely try to make an animation out of that. :nod::yes:
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Post by: Wildfire on April 28, 2002, 01:59:26 pm: Yeh, I'm gonna use stuff like this for ATH command briefings and intel cutsecenes etc.
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Post by: LtNarol on April 28, 2002, 02:16:12 pm: i've been trying to figure out starfields myself but none of my attempts look anywhere near decent. As for the Loki kicking ass, don't you dare diss my ship, LOKIS RULE!!!

Seriously though folks, how many of you can kill a player flown Loki in under 3 minutes?
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Post by: IceFire on April 28, 2002, 02:53:02 pm: Starfields are tough....nebulas aren't nearly as bad actually :)

Make 3-4 layers and add a layer of cloudly noise as an overlay (perhaps two layers) and you're set.
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Post by: Wildfire on April 28, 2002, 02:54:41 pm: Cheers. Thanks to Heretics advice I've registered at warpstorm and I'm gonna post my pics there from now on.

Here's the first, I call it Vasudan Strike!
(http://www.warpstorm.com/cgi-bin/grab.cgi?type=art&id=0011)
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Post by: Corsair on April 28, 2002, 02:59:14 pm: That one's nice...how'd you get the fuzzy effect that makes it look like static?
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Post by: Wildfire on April 28, 2002, 03:01:09 pm: Adobe photoshop is great for monochromatic noise.
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Post by: Thorn on April 28, 2002, 03:01:32 pm: Quote
Originally posted by an0n
The Loki one is excellent. Only thing is, there's no way a Loki would be kickin ass.

Yes, but its another Loki's ass that its kicking, so its alright...
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Post by: Wildfire on April 28, 2002, 03:03:06 pm: Its still an ass being kicked though (metaphorically speaking).
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Post by: Corsair on April 28, 2002, 03:04:37 pm: Quote
Originally posted by Wildfire
Adobe photoshop is great for monochromatic noise.
Ideas! :)
*runs off to seriously play with Photoshop*
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Post by: Wildfire on April 28, 2002, 03:07:22 pm: Yep, adobe has some great filters. I haven't really explored much else yet. I still use paint shop pro for most of my work.
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Post by: Blue Lion on April 28, 2002, 04:01:38 pm: Quote
Originally posted by Thorn

Yes, but its another Loki's ass that its kicking, so its alright...

The fighter doesn't matter, it's the pilot. You can take a Loki and wipe out any AI fighter and some real pilots too :D
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Post by: Thorn on April 28, 2002, 04:03:56 pm: Yes, but why would you when there are better fighters?
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Post by: Blue Lion on April 28, 2002, 04:06:45 pm: Depends on what you're doing, sometimes you need that speed. Besides I'm coming from a MP point of view, where guys go "Heheh a Loki :ha: " and then they die cause they can't keep up
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Post by: LtNarol on April 28, 2002, 04:16:45 pm: what do you mean a better fighter than the Loki? the Loki is the best :D
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Post by: delta_7890 on April 28, 2002, 04:19:49 pm: For Starfields, use Glittero! Just slide the nebula bars down to zero, and ta-da!
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Post by: delta_7890 on April 28, 2002, 04:20:21 pm: Nothing, nothing beats Erinyes!
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Post by: LtNarol on April 28, 2002, 04:36:10 pm: i beg to differ, lokis can dance circles around them
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Post by: Galemp on April 28, 2002, 04:37:21 pm: Quote
Originally posted by delta_7890
Nothing, nothing beats Erinyes!

Eh, you're just saying that because of the eight gun mounts and full weapon compatibility. Ain't nothin' special. :p
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Post by: Sheepy on April 28, 2002, 04:52:48 pm: Lokis own (I am the #1 Loki Lover) i use them all the time on pxo and i have taken down some of the best with her, i feel sooooo slow when i fly my herc2 now.

If any one dont like lokis go a couple rounds with me and i think u may see the light :) (ok im not that good but it sounded cool)
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Post by: Blue Lion on April 28, 2002, 06:44:44 pm: I prefer speed over loadout any day, just me though, a Perseus, Loki or Serapis and I'm set
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Post by: LtNarol on April 28, 2002, 07:04:27 pm: heehee, people agree with me for once :p
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Post by: Corsair on April 28, 2002, 07:08:44 pm: Perseus!!!!! :) :yes2::nod::yes:
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Post by: Grey Wolf on April 28, 2002, 07:11:28 pm: Apollo, the best damn fighter ever. And this post is not a joke.
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Post by: Blue Lion on April 28, 2002, 07:12:55 pm: Quote
Originally posted by Corsair
Perseus!!!!! :) :yes2::nod::yes:

You're my new best friend :D
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Post by: Corsair on April 28, 2002, 07:29:26 pm: Quote
Originally posted by Blue Lion
You're my new best friend :D
I've got a friend? Yay! :)

I mean...of course I have friends. ;)
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Post by: Alikchi on April 28, 2002, 08:49:23 pm: Quote
Originally posted by Sheepy
Lokis own (I am the #1 Loki Lover) i use them all the time on pxo and i have taken down some of the best with her, i feel sooooo slow when i fly my herc2 now.

The Loki does rock. It's sooo underappreciated.

Same with the original Herc..I prefer it over the Herc II. And I still like the Zeus. Unfortunately, the Zeus doesn't quite match up.. :doubt:
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Post by: LtNarol on April 28, 2002, 08:52:18 pm: Zeus is still the best looking bomber in my opinion, Lokis on the other hand just plain kick @$$
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Post by: Blue Lion on April 28, 2002, 09:14:21 pm: Though I prefer a Perseus just cause it has two banks so I can go Rocks and Temps
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Post by: LtNarol on April 28, 2002, 09:33:17 pm: i dont use rocks much, i stick to my temps and maxims
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Post by: Blue Lion on April 28, 2002, 09:37:28 pm: No Rocks?! :eek2: What do you use instead?
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Post by: Corsair on April 28, 2002, 09:47:29 pm: Hehe he probly jus loads up his entire ship with temps. That'd be, let's see probly about 1000 temps. :D
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Post by: LtNarol on April 28, 2002, 09:50:49 pm: my prefered loadouts (from favorite to least):

Loki: Maxim, Morningstar, Tempests

Perseus: Maxim, Morningstar, Tempests, Tempests

Myrmidon: Kayser, Morningstar, Tornadoes, Rockeyes, Tempests

Ulysses: Prometheus S, Subach, Tempests

Erinyes: Maxim, Morningstar, Tornadoes, Tempests

Herc2: Kayser, Morningstar, Tornadoes, Tempests

Tauret: Kayers, Morningstar, Tornadoes, Tempests

see any paterns?
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Post by: Blue Lion on April 28, 2002, 09:57:11 pm: Is this SP or MP? Either way, why take double Temps? Rocks come in real handy, for me anyways
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Post by: LtNarol on April 28, 2002, 10:09:58 pm: not for me, those CMs always catch my rocks so i stopped using them. the only time i ever hit anything with them is if i'm going after someone head to head when they're charging me like a wild bull, and even then only if they're about as intellegent as a rock. Temps though, they come in really handy.

This is MP btw, in fact, i think i've seen you in a channel if not game before, SSC by chance?
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Post by: Blue Lion on April 28, 2002, 10:13:30 pm: Of course, you interested? ;7 We always have a blast
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Post by: LtNarol on April 28, 2002, 10:16:11 pm: lol, no, im still a member of UP, on the seldom occasion that im on. But i was wondering where i've seen your name before :D and now i know.

Tell the vets i said hi next time you get on will ya?
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Post by: Blue Lion on April 28, 2002, 10:17:08 pm: How are Whitebear and Shaz? I never see them much
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Post by: LtNarol on April 28, 2002, 10:21:06 pm: Bear moved on to more relaxing games, he's getting too old.
Shazzy has been chasing down girls instead of nodes, he's getting too much of a life.
As for the rest, well, they are on at random times and we don't see anyone much these days.
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Post by: Blue Lion on April 28, 2002, 10:25:05 pm: Shame, UP was shaping up to be a real good squad, a contender I tell ya a contender! I mean is anyone even admining SW's anymore for ya? Cause if you wanna fly em.....;7
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Post by: LtNarol on April 28, 2002, 10:49:53 pm: im too rusty to nail a gany from 200 meters, much less fly SWs, no...UP will become another derelict squadron, we'll revive it someday.
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Post by: Wildfire on April 29, 2002, 04:56:46 am: Quote
Originally posted by Blue Lion
I prefer speed over loadout any day, just me though, a Perseus, Loki or Serapis and I'm set

Ulysses beats all. While its weapons arn'et strong its got the best combination of speed and afterburner lifespan which allows a pilot to dodge even missiles. After that all you need is the patience to wear down your targets shields.