[Andrew_Cluetain]

Hello all!! I have been away from FS2 too long and want to get back in to the Modding of this wonderful game.  But, Alas I have lost the tools I need to do that.  What I need are:

Tool to view VP packets,
Tool to convert picture files to diffrent file types, mainly from MS paint to PCX and such,

Also I need to know if certian mods ever where made:

Ability to fly Shavian fighters and bombers and use their weapons

Convert the hand full of FS1 ships for FS2 use (I know the ships were converted but I don't know if someone converted weapons and such.)

Finally I would like to know where on these forms to ask for playtesters.

Thanks, Andrew Elllioit Cluetain.

[Dark Hunter]

Someone did make a Shivan fighter fly-able mod, but I don't think it was ever technically... finished. 
You'd probably just have to do a bit of table hacking in order to make that work.

FS2-converted FS1 ships: The Freespace Conversion.

Probably just ask on the Missions and Campaigns forum for playtesters.

Now, VP-opening tool is here. Called VPView 2.0.

A free art program known as The GIMP can convert to PCX, and I think it's more powerful than Paint anyway, so you may just want to use it.

Happy modding! 

[Killfrenzy]

Regarding making Shivan ships flyable, yes table hacking is technically all you need to do.

However, for completeness you'll need to make selection and weapon loading anis for all of them. This isn't actually that hard, all said and done. Just have to know what you're doing.

[Unknown Target]

Tool to view VP packets,
Tool to convert picture files to diffrent file types, mainly from MS paint to PCX and such,

For your first question, you can get VPView at www.descent-network.com.

For your second, we don't really use PCX files anymore, we use .TGA, .JPG, and .DDS (preferably the last one). I believe the GIMP is capable of all of these except the last.

Ability to fly Shavian fighters and bombers and use their weapons

There was some work being done on it a little while ago, try a search

Convert the hand full of FS1 ships for FS2 use (I know the ships were converted but I don't know if someone converted weapons and such.)

All of them were, actually, along with the FS1 missions. Check the fore-mentioned Freespace Port.

Finally I would like to know where on these forms to ask for playtesters.

Here, or probably the FRED forum


Also, make sure to check out the FS2 SCP. You can look through some of the stickied threads.

[jr2]

Use Turey's Installer (link in my sig)... it will save you of hassle & time.

[Nuke]

i think both nvidia and ati have dds tools on their sites, both stand alone and photoshop plugin.

[shiv]

Long time ago I was making Shivan-MOD, but all files are lost

Effects were beautifull

[DaBrain]

There is also a DDS Plungin for Gimp.

I suggest using a third party tool though.

ATI has a really nice tool, called "The Compressonator".

[diceman111]

"The Compressonator".

 

"I'll need your JPEGS, TGA and DDS"

[ToecrusherHammerjaw]

Gunnery control, open fire!!!



Wrong gun, you idiot! Give me thaaaat!!



That's better.  Welcome to the HLP Installation.  Exits are located to the rear, left, up, and down. If can't get to one, just use the airlock.  All references to a heretofore unnamed never-will-be sequel to FS2 are forbidden, as is saying the name of the ultimate evil, who goes by the initials D.S. Flamethrowers can be found under your seat but due to financial constraints have been re-filled with holy water.  Advanced weapons are located in the locker, but these are restricted to Volition personnel, admins, or hyper-intelligent shades of the color blue......oh, and possibly the spacecrackhead who lives out back in the garbage scow, but we're taking care of that.....   If you hear horrible sounds of pain and suffering from the next room, it's only our resident emo hunters, just refrain from whining, and they won't get you.  Finally, If you decide to go exploring our duct system, you may encounter Carl, the Shivan. Throw him your lunch and he'll leave you alone.  If he doesn't, pray for a quick, painless death, which I can guarantee you are not gonna get.

Than you and have a nice stay!

[Colonol Dekker]

Ability to fly Shavian fighters and bombers and use their weapons

Anything to avoid chafing my cockpit.........

[shiv]

Where can I gte dds plugin for the GIMP?

[Nuke]

"The Compressonator".

 

"I'll need your JPEGS, TGA and DDS"

almost as much fun as render monkey
ati is cetrainly better at naming things