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Title: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: ShadowGorrath on September 29, 2008, 09:50:14 am
The following information has been classified level Omega, and, if distributed, is punishable by death as per BETAC, Deneb Convention and the Delta Serpentis peace pact.

Click here to view the Classified Information (http://councilor.deviantart.com/art/GTVA-Freespace-2-logo-mod-99310668)

Under mod lockdown. Showing because he uploaded it on his page, and it was too good to keep it a secret. All credit goes to Councilor. Now I'm gonna take a nap, cause my mouse keeps dieing and thus getting me annoyed ( seriously, it died 3-4 times during me posting this ).
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Stormkeeper on September 29, 2008, 10:05:07 am
By Odin's left nut that's damn awesome!
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Mobius on September 29, 2008, 12:16:44 pm
Wow... :D
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Polpolion on September 29, 2008, 12:23:41 pm
Classified Level Omega? Rats, I don't have clearance. Oh well...
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Droid803 on September 29, 2008, 12:28:58 pm
looks awesome.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Mobius on September 29, 2008, 03:54:43 pm
Why would a GTVA logo be classified level Omega? :nervous:
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: peterv on September 29, 2008, 04:01:00 pm
Amazing.  :yes:
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Jeryko on September 29, 2008, 04:05:55 pm
Looks awsome!
Any possibility of getting the logo on a black background?
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Droid803 on September 29, 2008, 06:02:26 pm
Looks awsome!
Any possibility of getting the logo on a black background?


Under mod lockdown.


And its meant to be a loading screen.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: spartan_0214 on September 29, 2008, 06:18:31 pm
Nice screen anyhow. Although it doesn't fit that well with the look of the menus.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Droid803 on September 29, 2008, 06:41:21 pm
There will be new menus, or at least recolorized ones, I would assume.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: eliex on September 30, 2008, 02:21:46 am
Very nice!  :yes:
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Aardwolf on September 30, 2008, 03:03:27 am
Lousy watermark...
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: watsisname on October 01, 2008, 12:49:03 am
That is pretty frakkin' sweet.  I second the request of seeing this on a black background. :yes:
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Akalabeth Angel on October 01, 2008, 01:01:15 am
Why would a GTVA logo be classified level Omega? :nervous:

      I think it's for his super secret mod
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Colonol Dekker on October 01, 2008, 01:19:32 am
Rotating .ani now with specular :yes:
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: aurora_energy on October 01, 2008, 09:24:25 pm
It's good, but I think it looks to colourful... If you think about it, this logo would be good for a glory time, or prehaps veteran combat vs NTF, but it doesn't fit in with the rest of the game, which was heavily based around the dark times when missions fails and GTVA destroyers got blown up. *points at the debree field of the GTVA Collossous*
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: ShadowGorrath on October 01, 2008, 10:49:19 pm
Oh, trust me- it fits. ;D
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: aurora_energy on October 02, 2008, 02:28:50 am
What mod you using it on?
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: ShadowGorrath on October 02, 2008, 02:42:22 am
You'll find out soon enough.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: aurora_energy on October 02, 2008, 06:38:02 am
Fair enough... looking forward to it...
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Snail on October 03, 2008, 02:34:50 pm
Hot damn.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Hellstryker on October 03, 2008, 02:41:13 pm
Sol a History, i'd imagine
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Titan on October 03, 2008, 03:02:43 pm
SAH is in sol, the GTVA is after the sol collapse. Maybe there'll be a part of the campaign though, chapter 5: 2384, were you're the GTVA and have to defeat the EA... again...
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: ShadowGorrath on October 03, 2008, 04:00:50 pm
It has nothing to do with Inferno or Sol: A History. What made you even think so?
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Aardwolf on October 03, 2008, 04:51:14 pm
I see it's got the left side of the BSG logo... a crossover campaign between FS2 and BSG? Yay!

/me  frowns at your laziness
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Droid803 on October 03, 2008, 05:29:21 pm
Huh? BSG Logo?
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Retsof on October 03, 2008, 06:00:34 pm
Just looked at this, and all I can say is AWESOME!
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: spartan_0214 on October 03, 2008, 06:42:49 pm
Alone, it's amazing. If Councilor can finish up the rest of the menus, it'll be unbelievable.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Aardwolf on October 03, 2008, 09:21:10 pm
Huh? BSG Logo?

(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l77/Aardwolf001/Quick%20Illustrations/areyoublind.jpg)

Hilighted in crazy greenish stuff.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Droid803 on October 03, 2008, 10:35:35 pm
Oooh... never noticed that...
I wonder why it's there...
Though I already know what this mod will be about...I still don't know why there's the BSG logo...
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: ShadowGorrath on October 04, 2008, 10:31:54 am
What BSG logo?
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Snail on October 04, 2008, 10:47:22 am
The part highlighted in the crazy green color.

Looks like promotional art for Diaspora to me.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Councilor on October 04, 2008, 11:28:31 am
Hello everyone,

Thank you for commenting on the loading screen I made. I decided to join this forum since I'm planning to contribute something to HLP. Anyway the part that was highlighted in crazy green color is a part of my watermark signature, the similarity to BSG logo is purely coincidence.

This is my watermark signature:
http://fc60.deviantart.com/fs6/i/2005/079/b/d/Post_Apocalyptic_by_Councilor.png
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Snail on October 04, 2008, 11:32:04 am
Ah, ok.


So would you be willing to give away any more info on this campaign o' yers?
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: ShadowGorrath on October 04, 2008, 12:34:46 pm
Ah, ok.


So would you be willing to give away any more info on this campaign o' yers?

I will be, once something is done. Just wait :)
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: ShadowGorrath on October 04, 2008, 02:51:07 pm
Doublepost to get people attention. Classified level Omega as well. No further info.

Check the link for it (http://councilor.deviantart.com/art/Shivan-Juggernaut-showcase-99775231)
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Droid803 on October 04, 2008, 04:30:23 pm
GO GO HTL SATH!
I'll drop my purist doctrine. I WANT!
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Snail on October 04, 2008, 04:55:18 pm
Is that going to the FSU?
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Droid803 on October 04, 2008, 07:48:58 pm
I sure hope it is :D
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Stormkeeper on October 04, 2008, 10:19:02 pm
I hope not. I'd fail Bearbaiting just because I was busy staring at the Sathy's beauty. :P
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Mobius on October 05, 2008, 06:18:23 am
I'd like to fail Bearbaiting by doing that :P :)
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Snail on October 05, 2008, 07:05:24 am
It doesn't look very FS2-Shivan to me... Looks more FS1-Shivan, with all the machinery used in a semi-logical way; FS2-Shivans usually have random spikes and tubes sticking out everywhere for no reason.

(This is a good thing IMO).
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Mobius on October 05, 2008, 07:28:52 am
It's based on the concept pic you can see in FS2's credits.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Mobius on October 05, 2008, 10:33:16 am
Hello everyone,

Thank you for commenting on the loading screen I made. I decided to join this forum since I'm planning to contribute something to HLP. Anyway the part that was highlighted in crazy green color is a part of my watermark signature, the similarity to BSG logo is purely coincidence.

This is my watermark signature:
http://fc60.deviantart.com/fs6/i/2005/079/b/d/Post_Apocalyptic_by_Councilor.png

:welcomesilver:

Welcome to the HLPBB, Councilor! I'm Mobius, we talked on MSN a while ago. I'm sure you'll find precious hints to get the models in-game. :)
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Aardwolf on October 05, 2008, 01:26:27 pm
It looks pretty and all, but I'm worried the rib-like-things under the aft section will affect the gameplay.

Specifically: that they would make it hard for turrets to hit stuff that gets as close as that, giving fighters free reign to wreak havoc there. The need for fighter cover would increase, and the sucky AI would show even worse.

I do like it though, and I hope it's possible to keep the feel (although possibly making it a little more mechanical-looking in the process, right now I personally think some parts are too organic)
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Councilor on October 05, 2008, 06:34:36 pm
Hello everyone,

Thank you for commenting on the loading screen I made. I decided to join this forum since I'm planning to contribute something to HLP. Anyway the part that was highlighted in crazy green color is a part of my watermark signature, the similarity to BSG logo is purely coincidence.

This is my watermark signature:
http://fc60.deviantart.com/fs6/i/2005/079/b/d/Post_Apocalyptic_by_Councilor.png

:welcomesilver:

Welcome to the HLPBB, Councilor! I'm Mobius, we talked on MSN a while ago. I'm sure you'll find precious hints to get the models in-game. :)


Thank you mobius, I'm very much appreciated it. I'll do my best in here.

It looks pretty and all, but I'm worried the rib-like-things under the aft section will affect the gameplay.

Specifically: that they would make it hard for turrets to hit stuff that gets as close as that, giving fighters free reign to wreak havoc there. The need for fighter cover would increase, and the sucky AI would show even worse.

I do like it though, and I hope it's possible to keep the feel (although possibly making it a little more mechanical-looking in the process, right now I personally think some parts are too organic)

Thank you :nod: I'm more worried about the shape though... my sath is 1.5 times longer than original ingame model, so it could possibly instant mission fail when you have to dive after entering shivan territory with SF Mara. Probably if I mess around a bit with the pivot point (center of the object) could solve the problem...

The turrets could be placed on the most outer part of the hull, although it's just for protection, I believe sathanas purpose is not a fighter killer, so I think fighters are meant to wreak havoc in there, and be sure to keep your eyes on front because you don't want to collide with one of the ribs when doing the manouvers.

Anyway, the more organic look is just me experimenting things on shivans. Some people will find it menacing and the others will find it unsuitable for the shivans. I'd like to know how many people say this "organic-look in shivan" is cool or simply unsuitable for the shivans?
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Galemp on October 05, 2008, 07:35:02 pm
I'm more worried about the shape though... my sath is 1.5 times longer than original ingame model, so it could possibly instant mission fail when you have to dive after entering shivan territory with SF Mara. Probably if I mess around a bit with the pivot point (center of the object) could solve the problem...

I have to tell you now, that it's vitally important that the new Sath plays identically to the old Sath. With scaling and model manipulation you can get it to fit closely to the same bounds as the original Sath model.

From the looks of it I'm not sure if this juggernaut was ever intended to be used in-game. Dare I ask for a polycount?
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Councilor on October 05, 2008, 09:09:09 pm
I'm more worried about the shape though... my sath is 1.5 times longer than original ingame model, so it could possibly instant mission fail when you have to dive after entering shivan territory with SF Mara. Probably if I mess around a bit with the pivot point (center of the object) could solve the problem...

I have to tell you now, that it's vitally important that the new Sath plays identically to the old Sath. With scaling and model manipulation you can get it to fit closely to the same bounds as the original Sath model.

From the looks of it I'm not sure if this juggernaut was ever intended to be used in-game. Dare I ask for a polycount?

Of course this current juggernaut is not going to ingame, because the polycount is definitely over 100,000. However I'm going to make the low polygon version of it, probably around 20000 - 30000 polys, and projected the high poly to the low poly as normal map. I know it's vitally important but the design itself is already changed, and it's impossible to fit it perfectly... maybe as close as possible would be... not impossible. Should I post the comparison between mine and the original?
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Droid803 on October 05, 2008, 09:25:55 pm
A comparison would be awesome :P
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Galemp on October 05, 2008, 10:28:03 pm
Heh. Even if this doesn't end up in the MVPs for compatibility reasons, it's still awesome. I say we have a standalone version of High Noon between this Sathanas and Trashman's concept-art Colossus.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Councilor on October 05, 2008, 11:03:14 pm
Here's the comparison as promised:

(http://www.deviantart.com/download/99946413/Shivan_Juggernaut_Comparison_by_Councilor.jpg)

One polygon acidentally got flipped... and I think I have messed up textures on the original sathanas, but that's not the point here I think.

Well there's no way to be sure if this model will surely ruin the original campaign before it's tested though... When I done modeling the low poly version of this, you'll get your chances to test it ingame, and hopefully it turned out to be fine.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Droid803 on October 05, 2008, 11:10:15 pm
Oh, that doesn't look too off. Just compress it a bit lengthwise and we're all set :nod:

But:

Heh. Even if this doesn't end up in the MVPs for compatibility reasons, it's still awesome. I say we have a standalone version of High Noon between this Sathanas and Trashman's concept-art Colossus.

QFT.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Councilor on October 05, 2008, 11:16:54 pm
If possible I want to retain the full volume of my sath without being scaled down or compressed lengthwise, however if need arise then it can't be helped...
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Galemp on October 05, 2008, 11:24:59 pm
Yeah, this model would royally screw up Bearbaiting.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Councilor on October 05, 2008, 11:28:33 pm
Yeah, this model would royally screw up Bearbaiting.

Let the pilots try it first in the real test sometime later... after few casualities then we can discuss it more :lol:
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: tinfoil on October 05, 2008, 11:43:22 pm
my jaw just dropped so fast i think i broke my toe - that is amazing, my only complaint is that it would kill me every time in bearbaiting
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Droid803 on October 05, 2008, 11:52:56 pm
With tweaking it could work.
Though it'd probably be easier to scale the model than to redo the mission.

Yeah, this model would royally screw up Bearbaiting.

Let the pilots try it first in the real test sometime later... after few casualities then we can discuss it more :lol:
That'
Yeah, this model would royally screw up Bearbaiting.

Let the pilots try it first in the real test sometime later... after few casualities then we can discuss it more :lol:
that'd be fun XD
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Aardwolf on October 06, 2008, 05:22:09 pm
I looked at the high-res version a while ago.

It's cool, and it's clear that it's based on the Sathanas, but some parts of it just don't look like what I think of as Shivan... particularly the muscle-like things around the claws. I mean, this basically makes me think of elemental evil or death type stuff--and that from the human viewpoint: loose muscles, exposed ribs, blood, etc.. Shivans are a species, not the embodiment of what humans think of when we think of death or evil.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: tinfoil on October 06, 2008, 06:32:44 pm
Yeah - if they existed. in game that's exactly what they are
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Droid803 on October 06, 2008, 06:38:40 pm
The ribs are fine - they make it look COOL...the muscles, well...
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Councilor on October 06, 2008, 06:48:57 pm
Shivans also have muscles and ribs... <--- does this worthy to be a valid excuse? :lol:
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: pecenipicek on October 06, 2008, 07:09:57 pm
now its official. I OFFICIALLY HATE YOU COUNCILOR.



*mumbles going off to a corner to cry*


:p


how long did it take you to make it?
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Councilor on October 06, 2008, 09:56:06 pm
now its official. I OFFICIALLY HATE YOU COUNCILOR.



*mumbles going off to a corner to cry*


:p


how long did it take you to make it?

One week including time for daily needs and working on the side jobs? approx. 3x24 hours if you only count when I worked on this model only.

No use hating me :lol: it's just a waste of breath. :D
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: c914 on October 07, 2008, 03:11:24 pm
 :wtf:

We got pump up balloon Hecate, nowwe had Sathanas with hairy, knife like spikes...  let all FS models look like  THIS (http://www.igorstshirts.com/blog/conceptships/fred_bastide.jpg)

Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Snail on October 07, 2008, 03:17:54 pm
HEY! THAT'S ME!!! DOUBLESWEET COOL!


(but seriously, this Sath is still a huge improvement over the current one)
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: c914 on October 07, 2008, 03:21:09 pm
Quote
(but seriously, this Sath is still a huge improvement over the current one)

Because it got hairs?

:P
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Androgeos Exeunt on October 12, 2008, 09:45:19 pm
Do you have a 1280x800 version that I can use for a personal wallpaper, Councilor? :nervous:

Sorry, but my head almost exploded when I saw it in full view.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Councilor on October 13, 2008, 08:11:52 am
1280x800 of what image? Sathanas or the GTVA logo? If the GTVA logo then you must ask shadowgorrath for permission since it's made exclusively for his mod, however if you want 1280x800 sathanas I could make it.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: pecenipicek on October 13, 2008, 08:20:17 am
i ask for a 1280x1024 one too :D


but please without a watermark, and you have my promise as a fellow artist that i will not distribute it or modify it further
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Councilor on October 13, 2008, 09:50:59 am
i ask for a 1280x1024 one too :D


but please without a watermark, and you have my promise as a fellow artist that i will not distribute it or modify it further

Trade with me then :) one of your work as a wallpaper without watermark, preferably 1680x1050, then I shall give you a 1280x1024 sathanas image without watermark. Deal? :D
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: pecenipicek on October 13, 2008, 10:06:30 am
you gots a pm :p

neways, i found the file where i have that model stored so i can render it out
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Colonol Dekker on October 13, 2008, 10:56:03 am
I can't see a thing on this firewalled, double bolted, airtight, superglued, chain-link fenced unappreciative work network. It's blisteringly fast. But all i can do is check HLP and order things  :p

What's it look like? :confused:
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Androgeos Exeunt on October 13, 2008, 07:55:17 pm
1280x800 of what image? Sathanas or the GTVA logo? If the GTVA logo then you must ask shadowgorrath for permission since it's made exclusively for his mod, however if you want 1280x800 sathanas I could make it.

There's a Sathanas one? Got a link?
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Councilor on October 13, 2008, 09:43:17 pm
it is in page 3 I think... here's the link again:
http://www.deviantart.com/download/99775231/Shivan_Juggernaut_showcase_by_Councilor.jpg
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Stormkeeper on October 13, 2008, 09:59:06 pm
I still think that the Juggy should go in game. Damn the muscles, ribs and hair!
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Councilor on October 13, 2008, 11:38:34 pm
What's with this hair thing?  :confused: I never put any hairs in that juggernaut.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Androgeos Exeunt on October 14, 2008, 12:48:57 am
It might go well with ragingloli's renders of the GTI Arcadia (http://ragingloli.deviantart.com/art/GTI-Arcadia-82332784) and GTVA Colossus (http://ragingloli.deviantart.com/art/GTVA-Colossus-80949861).
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Councilor on October 14, 2008, 01:39:31 am
Yeah, I believe I've already seen those. And IMO they should go well.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Droid803 on October 14, 2008, 05:58:10 pm
I wonder what happened to those two...
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Kie99 on October 26, 2008, 07:03:48 am
That Sath is phenomenal.
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Stormkeeper on October 26, 2008, 07:55:49 am
To sum it up,

Quote from: The Zohan
Its orgasmic!
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: ShadowGorrath on October 26, 2008, 07:57:32 am
EDIT: Wrong forum  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Raven2001 on October 30, 2008, 10:07:07 am
Now THAT'S a proper Sathanas :D

My only gripe with it are the beam claws are too straight, it would look more interesting if they were more curved like in the original model.

Anyways, a proper HTL version, how many polys?
Title: Re: Warning! Classified Level Omega! -GTVA
Post by: Stormkeeper on October 31, 2008, 09:20:23 pm
I think its on the past few pages.