[varsaigen]

I would like to start by informing you that me and a couple friends (Grunt and Sacridshadow) are making a mod based long after the events in FS2. And, I have some plans for this mod and future branches of the storyline we've developed. So, I need a few model conversions as I can't convert them from cob to/from 3ds (I use Milkshape. It's an easier modeling tool for me).

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/groups/freespace+2+modding+team/ This is the site we are pretty much doing the planning, and http://www.freewebs.com/freespace2campaign is the site we are going to put updates on.

I would like to have the Orion converted so I can put beam holes in the hull (FS2 intro for an example during the battle and the very end of cinematic intro), and the Knossus so I can create a Super Gate for a corporation in the storyline. And, I would like the following model converted. It is the BST Mirona, a heavily upgraded Argo designed to withstand punishment as it gets to a cruiser or destroyer and board, getting out in one piece. Grunt (goes my zombie2279 on Hiveworkshop) will be making the tables for it and I will apply the texture. (Model will be uploaded soon, I just need to find someone willing to do the conversions)

And, as is my standards, I will give credit on the site and in the credits for the mod. Thank you.

Edit (11-10-08): Upon request of the campaign leader, zombie, I have lowered the amount of turrets to about 9. :/ So, That will be the one to be converted now. They are in the same format as the previous versions. Please, if anyone can convert them and post them either in my e-mail ([email protected]) or in this thread (your choice), I would be most thankful.

I will note that the site is not nearly as updated as the user group we are using to plan the thread etc, but the mod is well underway. If, at any time, there are more models to be convered, I will request in this thread again. As always, credit will be given to anyone who converts the models for the campaign. Thank you.

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Ok, I have a friend who made a ship for the same mod. And he would like for it to be converted. I also got a pic of the textured ship (uses the deimos texture pretty well, but I flipped one side to make the drone look better) So, here is the link to the ship and the modified texture:
RAR:http://rapidshare.com/files/163161895/Misha_s_Drone.rar.html
ZIP: http://rapidshare.com/files/163162378/Misha_s_Drone.zip.html

Picture: http://www.freewebs.com/freespace2campaign/apps/photos/album.jsp?albumID=3267826

Model is in 3ds format and the texture is in tga. for viewing purposes, etc. I can convert the texture, but the tga is there in case you want to see what it looks like in 3D

[Flaming_Sword]

I recall playing a mod which had an orion with the hole in it. I can't remember off the top of my head which mod it was.

[varsaigen]

hmmm... Ok. Well, I had planned on making a hole-y Orion with many docking bays in the holes so the Shivan fighters could latch onto it for a massive ambush on the players convoy missions. And the mission is planned to have stealth fighters! ^ ^

Well, thanks for telling me about it. It tells me just how unorigional I am. XD

Uploading the Mirona for anyone who is willing to convert it to cob for me. (Due credit will be given with much appreciation. =D) It will be in a rar file and a zip file on the mod's site. Ok? I will post it on the main page temporarily (until someone converts it). Thanks! =D

[Droid803]

I recall playing a mod which had an orion with the hole in it. I can't remember off the top of my head which mod it was.

Flames of War Chapter 1

[varsaigen]

hmmm... Any clue where I can get the mod so I can view the Orion?

[Droid803]

http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,43835.0.html

[varsaigen]

hmmm... thanks. I will look into it.

Edit: Ok, here are the files (same file but in rar and zip files for your convenience): http://www.freewebs.com/freespace2campaign/

[chief1983]

FOW has one?  Was that the same Orion model as in Sync?

[varsaigen]

Well, I'd kinda like to be able to have multiple docking points for the orion to be infested by shivans to allow for a swarm on the convoy if FRED allows such a thing... probably not though, so just a massive hole in the back and a diagonal one up front is what I'm after. :/

Anyway, if anyone who plans on converting the models I requested or my model, I have updated the front page of the mod's site to show the transport's zip and rar files. So, it ought to be turreted now.

[Flaming_Sword]

Edit the pof in PCS2 to add extra fighterbays and paths?

[varsaigen]

hmmm..... I dunno. So, the Orion with the hole in it could simply luanch the shivan figters? That's an interesting idea actually. And I want to make sure that the Orion remains it's destryed look, so... that could work! =D

[Titan]

transcend has the best orion, IMO. but if you want one acurate to the opening cutscene, FOW is the right one.

[varsaigen]

oh. ok. thanks! Although, I don't know whether or not I should ask them if I can use it. Cause I don't want to be flamed by them for using it without permission (if required).

[chief1983]

Go ahead and ask, but usually if someone releases a FS campaign that stuff is fair game I think.

[varsaigen]

ok then, I guess I'll be allowed to rumage through. Although I think I'll at least let them know.

[Getter Robo G]

Yeah people are pretty flexible around here for FS2 stuff (not outsourced models), so the main thing is CREDIT.
If you use someone's work make sure people know it's theirs and not yours.

Quite liberating as opposed to 99% of gaming communities.

[varsaigen]

Yep. I know people like to be reconized for their work, and i am the type to give credit where due (as shown on hiveworkshop, it's a Warcraft 3 modding site). So, right now, the question is: Is anyone going to do this request. lol I do my best to find as many places where I can put the credit without spamming it.

Edit: Ok, I have added a hip to be converted. A friend of mine made it for the mod, and, for him NOT being a modeler, he has it down. I will even include a pic. it can be found in the first post at the bottom. Thank you for your attention.

[Getter Robo G]

If no one replies by tomorrow I'll see what I can do. I'm a BASIC converter who only mods on weekends...

[TrashMan]

Edit the pof in PCS2 to add extra fighterbays and paths?

The Orion hulk already has a working fighterbay, altough you could add more paths.
And it also has several working turrets.

For a really "destroyed debris" look, turn off it's glowmaps on mission start with a SEXP.

[varsaigen]

ok, thank you Getter Robo G.
TrashMan, thanks for the advice. I think it will work well. =3