[ShadowWolf_IH]

ok, here's my idea.

We have classes.  Classes on texturing, modelling, visual conceptualization between the races.  Anything that is FS.  I mean a class with some one willing to teach, and people willing to learn.  This could all be done in a chat room, i can make these, even though the full time chats got shot down.

So first we go through the poll and see if anyone is even interested in this concept.  you can choose more than one option.

i'll build em if you'll use em, i just want to give something back.

[Solatar]

I would ove to learn MODing one on one, but the various tutorials are the same thing, and most of the MODers in the community are busy, and this would take away from other projects that are more important.

[Anaz]

AP is kinda dead in the water, and I wouldn't mind helping a few newbies through basic truespace steps...the only problem is that I have no instant messangers that are allowed on dad's network ( )

I still would be happy to teach...especially if someone else could teach me the finer parts of pof editing...

[vadar_1]

[RandomTiger]

I dont think chat is the best way to handle the main bulk of what need to be learned, it would be better for clearing up problems and advanced stuff.

A well thought out collection of web pages with tested tutorials would be a cool thing (if it doesnt already exist).

[Sandwich]

Well, as far as a well thought-out tutorial (Warning, PIMPCON LEVEL 4!), I've put a good many days into this one for modelling in Rhino3D and converting said model into trueSpace and FreeSpace.

And now, our first lesson comes to us by way of an example of what not to do: :wink:

Originally posted by vadar_1

Here we have a dialog box with sharp borders between colors (the text) and no smooth color gradations except for the title bar, which is near-negligable.

Now,while JPG's are good for photos and photo-realistic renders - basically, anything that simulates the look of "reality", it is far from the best format to use for images such as this, or cartoon-like illustrations. As you can see, this image, currently a JPEG, has noticable image noise around the text and sharp-edged illustration. For such images, use GIFs.

That has been your lesson for today, kids! I hope you learned something. If you want to know the why, lemme know and I'll write something up.

Oh, and Vadar: thanks for the example - it was good timing (and quite hilarious, I might add... ).

[Redfang]

Originally posted by vadar_1
*image removed*

 
Nice...
 
 
*cough*Sandwich... admin should know better... *cough*

[Sandwich]

Originally posted by Redfang
*cough*Sandwich... admin should know better... *cough*

What, including the image in my quote? It was being actively used as an example.

[Unknown Target]

I'd be willing to teach tabling.

[an0n]

Where's WMC. He should be pimping in here by now.

[LtNarol]

I think there should be a dedicated forum for this, I would help out except that I really dont have any time with RL being as hectic as it is...

[aldo_14]

Originally posted by LtNarol
I think there should be a dedicated forum for this..

I think that's what FS Modding is for, really.

[ShadowWolf_IH]

ok, so we have unknown being willing to teach......there were others who said they would be as well......in the poll, but i have no idea who you are.  unknown, how do you think we should set this up?

[Solatar]

I could also teach table hacking.

EDIT:Though almost everything except the ships and weapons tables are self explanatory. Even the ships and weapons are, they are just a little harder to figure out.

[Sandwich]

Originally posted by ShadowWolf_IH
ok, so we have unknown being willing to teach......there were others who said they would be as well......in the poll, but i have no idea who you are.  unknown,

Yeah, you guys who said you can teach, speak up - no use hiding. Besides, If need be, I know who you are.

[karajorma]

I'd be willing to teach some FRED tips and tricks that aren`t covered by the walkthrough.

[ShadowWolf_IH]

ok for you guys who are wanting to teach......how should we set this up? just have you pick a time and date when you can do it, and then set up a class, like on a schedule?  also..

look here

[EDIT]  used to be a link [EDIT]
the classrooms are set up

and they are removed.

[Sandwich]

Originally posted by ShadowWolf_IH
ok for you guys who are wanting to teach......how should we set this up? just have you pick a time and date when you can do it, and then set up a class, like on a schedule?

I'll see what I can do about getting something seriously special set up... no guarantees!

*puts finger on lips*

Shhhhhhhhhh.... :wink:

[ShadowWolf_IH]

ok, just let me know where things will be held and when.

[Anaz]

stay tuned to this thread!