[Mefustae]

If it's not too much trouble, how about I get a little reward for linking you Infinity lads up to our talent over here... maybe a small moon for mining or something, nothing too large?

[Paragon]

Not really possible with the procedural generation of the galaxy, unless it was in one of the core systems.  When you play, you can just claim one if you want.

[Grug]

Stop stealing Freespace modders damnit!

[Paragon]

But they're soooo good!!!

Besides, the creator is releasing the I-Novae engine.  If someone really wanted to, they could create a Freespace based Galaxy in a new game...I know I certainly wouldn't mind that...exploring into Shivan space with other players, trying to find Bosch...getting assraped by the next Sathanas fleet.

Actually, scratch that last one.

[Unknown Target]

Well I've been working on this from one of your guys concepts...any good (you can kind of ignore the back half and it's missing the bottom)?



EDIT: Updated the image, please refresh window.

[Paragon]

Looks pretty good so far.  The nose spreads out a bit in the concept, but otherwise it looks like a nice model of that concept so far.  I'll make sure to point Flavien this way so he can begin to consider hiring you.

[Bobboau]

well I might as well post what I've been able to through together thus far, I had to diverge from the concept on the comand deck as it didn't seem to fit with the rest of the ship, and I'm going to have to completely redo the front round thingy and the internals of the docking structure are mostly just roughed in at the moment.

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[Paragon]

Very nice model.  Make sure to check the poly count on it though, every class is only reccomended a certain number of polygons, for gameplay sake.

Also, we have begun to develop a standard cargo module, you may want to check it out and try to modify that model to use the cargo container.

[Bobboau]

I found a design doc it sais for a 250 meter long freighter I should use 20,000 polies, wich is more than I was expecting, but I assumed this was high so it would still be high quality when the game is 'done' presumably years from now.
is this not acurate?

[Paragon]

Yeah, you are right, it does say 20,000.  You'll have to excuse me though, I don't know much about modelling yet (trying to learn).  I've given Flavien a heads-up about the model, so I think he's taking a look at it.  Once again, it'll make things easier for him if you post it in the contributions forum over on the Infinity boards.

Great job though.

[Bobboau]

when I'm happy with it I'll officaly claim it, wich will probly be soon as it's starting to come together.

though I have to admit 20,000 seems like a damned lot even for a next-gen engine.
and the engine makes it's own LODs?
wich forum should I use for asking technical questions about the engine?
I can code, and graphics are my specalty, there were a few simple tricks I implemented in FSO I think this engine could use, if it doesn't already.

[Paragon]

Technical Forum

Post here your technical questions about Infinity or its engine.

Hope you find good answers there.

[Bobboau]

claimed