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FreeSpace Releases => Mission & Campaign Releases => Topic started by: NeonShivan on April 29, 2011, 09:54:51 pm
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As some of you may of heard. I'v decided to take a visit back to my origionaly thought dead mod "Evolution". I'v decided that it is time to rework it. So, I have. Currently there are two new races to replace the old three. Andvari and United Terran Systems. The Andvari are a bit of a even more ruthless version of the old Khepri Empire. The United Terran Systems is a bit of a weaker version of the old United Nations of Earth. Now, I would love to spend time to explain the empire and bore you to death so how about, instead, some good eye candy (to me at least).
(http://screenshot.xfire.com/s/113207325-4.jpg)
(http://screenshot.xfire.com/s/113112375-4.jpg)
(http://screenshot.xfire.com/s/113497299-4.jpg)
Small amount of infomation on the mod:
Evolution Reborn is a two campaign mod that is during the Andvari Age of Tranquility, which is equilivent to a human golden age. This was also during the time where the UTN was hunting down the remains of pirate forces among their outer colonies. Evolution Reborn takes you to the events of the United Terran Systems/Andvari war where you get to see both sides perspectives on the war.
UTS Perspective:
You are Alpha 1 of the UTD Galactica (yeah I know, ran out of names at the time). You are a recruit, willing to rise up the ranks of the UTN. However, you are only to face living hell when the Berlin incident starts the Andvari/UTS war. The Andvari Empire ravage the outer colonies of Sirius and Altair and attempt to break into Deneb. However, things are only to get worse with the arrival of the Mefdef...
Andvari Perspective:
You are Ahi 1, a new Zealot to the AID Retribution. Your origional assignmate was patrol duty however. The Berlin incident puts the holy AID Retribution on the front lines to combat this new hereicy that ravages your empire.
The Andvari campaign IS shorter then the UTS campaign. However, a good rough time estimate of a release would be late June or late July. Wish me luck.
Current Status on the mod: Completed Campaign, need beta testers
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Good luck bro. Go get 'em :)
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Have you considered investing in a starfield?
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Cool planets and models :], But I think you should update retail textures on your models.
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Why thank you people for your moral support...
Have you considered investing in a starfield?
Yes I have, I just need to find 1 lol
Cool planets and models :], But I think you should update retail textures on your models.
That Im aware of. These planets are from TBP :P. Well, most of them ^^
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Try starfield.pof (I think it was called? I've been out of the FREDing game for a while) in the mediavps folder for a starfield, man.
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Try starfield.pof (I think it was called? I've been out of the FREDing game for a while) in the mediavps folder for a starfield, man.
Thank you dude
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No worries mate.
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Yeah, while you've got the background editor open, just type "starfield.pof" into the box at the bottom right corner of the editor.
Save mission.
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My God, it's full of stars!
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And while you're there, set the number of retail stars to zero.
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And while you're there, set the number of retail stars to zero.
mmk...
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I thought it automatically happens now when you use the MVP starfield?
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Nope. You can have both a skybox and the retail stars, but the combo is just horrible.
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Nope. You can have both a skybox and the retail stars, but the combo is just horrible.
I dont see a problem with the combo heh.
Be aware new pictures will be added really soon XD
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Nope. You can have both a skybox and the retail stars, but the combo is just horrible.
I dont see a problem with the combo heh.
I do.
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Nope. You can have both a skybox and the retail stars, but the combo is just horrible.
I dont see a problem with the combo heh.
I do.
I know YOU do...
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Man, try it. It looks ****ing horrible, mostly 'caus of the blur effect when you move the nose of the ship and...yeah, just try it, you'll know why we all hate it. :P
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Heres some more pictures :P
(http://screenshot.xfire.com/s/113546597-4.jpg)
(http://screenshot.xfire.com/s/113518270-4.jpg)
Both pictures are all Andvari :P
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I recognize the GTCv Cobra in the first pic.
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I recognize the GTCv Cobra in the first pic.
That is indeed the GTCv Cobra. Also used in your mod lol
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Nope. You can have both a skybox and the retail stars, but the combo is just horrible.
Wait what. I thought skyboxing nuked all retail stars ages ago, much to my dismay.
(Think what you will, I loved the combo)
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Nope. You can have both a skybox and the retail stars, but the combo is just horrible.
Wait what. I thought skyboxing nuked all retail stars ages ago, much to my dismay.
(Think what you will, I loved the combo)
lol agree
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Nope. You can have both a skybox and the retail stars, but the combo is just horrible.
Wait what. I thought skyboxing nuked all retail stars ages ago, much to my dismay.
(Think what you will, I loved the combo)
Sorry for continuing the derail but this is true, I have a mission right now with both and only the skybox shows up.
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Mind if we can stay on topic and NOT talk about skyboxes and that crap. Thanks
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These planets are from TBP :P.
Err, I remember there being some issues related to using TBP assets anywhere outside TBP. :nervous:
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Yeah, best to remove them just to save yourself from IPA's unadulterated rage.
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The planets are currently placeholders so yeah I'll remove them.
These planets are from TBP :P.
Err, I remember there being some issues related to using TBP assets anywhere outside TBP. :nervous:
Clearly they are inmature ><
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Nevertheless, those are the rules. They don't want their assets to be used outside of TBP, and their wishes should be respected.
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A lot of mods are using TBP stuff. Planets from TBP are in ED, FoW, ToF demo and in a lot of other projects [as well as models - AIII, ToD...]. I think nobody cares about that restrictions.
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It is still open disrespect towards the TBP team's wishes.
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Not to mention you can get much better, never used planets, for instance from "Celestial Objects Thread" (in Fan Fiction and Art board).
There's no reason to use TBP stuff anymore, it's rather outdated. Not being able to use TBP stuff was what caused BP to start looking for replacements, which ended up looking much better than what we had before (for example, Mass Drivers used to be blue-ish balls without a trail nor a particle spew, using a TBP effect).
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A lot of mods are using TBP stuff. Planets from TBP are in ED, FoW, ToF demo and in a lot of other projects [as well as models - AIII, ToD...]. I think nobody cares about that restrictions.
ED is a mess, those planets will be removed eventually.
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I plan to switch :)
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DeviantART is awesome source of new planets and backgrounds for mods. They are a lot of free resources here. BTA, if you need planets try on DA. Find good planets and talk with autors about permission of using them in your mod.
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I am here now again, to report that beta testers are wanted to help test out the missions for the campaign before I compile them into a campaign. However you must for-fill the requirments or you cannot test it:
1. Must NOT be a troll
2. Must beable to have experence with FRED
3. MUST and I mean MUST have Xfire, any other forms of communications are not permitted for me at this moment
4. Must have patience with me
5. Very creative and able to support suggestions for the missions to make them better or unique
Now heres some new pictures!
(http://screenshot.xfire.com/s/113937744-4.jpg)
(http://screenshot.xfire.com/s/114020629-4.jpg)