[Su-tehp]

Something just occurred to me: remember how the cables on the latest MediaVPs of the Ravana had the red glow pulsate across the cables? Nyx, is your model going to do that?

[mjn.mixael]

Something just occurred to me: remember how the cables on the latest MediaVPs of the Ravana had the red glow pulsate across the cables? Nyx, is your model going to do that?

Freeeky, in a good way 

Are the bottom cables going to connect to something like in the current model? I always liked how the lights flowing in opposite directions on the ravana hinted at energy, liquid, 'stuff' flowing in a circuit. 

They are now connected :]. And yeah, I'm gonna make animated texture for the braids, so they will pulse the same way as they do on Raven's Ravana.

Raven's Ravana o___O

Reading the thread is 

[Asteroth]

Animated textures on ships are going the way of the dodo without a cheaper way to do them unfortunately, but that one is too recognizable and iconic to lose.

[Pnakotus]

Is there any interest in reversing the fin under the hangarbay into a feature like the other 3 rear talons? In stock it's the only feature that bends that way, but could easily be a fourth talon of the rear 'claw'.

[Nyctaeus]

Is there any interest in reversing the fin under the hangarbay into a feature like the other 3 rear talons? In stock it's the only feature that bends that way, but could easily be a fourth talon of the rear 'claw'.

It's violating asset development policy of the FSU. In retail, the claw faces backwards so it has to in my rework. Interpretation of certain sections, detailing etc. is all up to me, but I can't change the main lines and the design overally.

[Pnakotus]

Fair enough. I’m eager to see what you do with it regardless !

[Androgeos Exeunt]

(realises that the P3D preview updates over time)

You know, when I first saw the original HTL Ravana, I thought it couldn't be improved upon. This is on another level to that.

Your Ravana model is going to be truly awe-inspiring once it's complete.

[Iain Baker]

Anyone else come on these development threads every few days to see how the models are coming along? Its shaping up nicely (or 'horribly' but in a good way - I love how it is deliberately wonky it is, like it's growing randomly and about to burst out of its shell  )

[Nyctaeus]

Anyone else come on these development threads every few days to see how the models are coming along? Its shaping up nicely (or 'horribly' but in a good way - I love how it is deliberately wonky it is, like it's growing randomly and about to burst out of its shell  )

I guess quite lot of people :]. Nyxvana gets 100-150 new daily views, slowly reaching 900. I'm trying to post updates everyday as I progress this project forward.

Unless 75% of this is just Nightmare spamclicking F5 because he got bored

[manwiththemachinegun]

So in the pipeline is the Ravana, Orion and Demon? :3

[Iain Baker]

Just had a thought - will this new model fix the shooting through itself issue?

[Nyctaeus]

So in the pipeline is the Ravana, Orion and Demon? :3

If you're asking for updated models coming in next revision of MVPs, there is much more then that. So far we have Pegasus, Orion, Elysium, Azrael and most recent addon - the Demon. Those are complete and in the middle of testing stage. We have couple more things like Kestrellius' weapon effects. We also completed general cleanup of our modpack, and lots of depreciated and unused maps got moved to MV_Compatibility.

4.3.0 is going to be released late july or early august, so there is a chance for more assets to appear in this release, including Asmodeus, Faustus or Ravana.

Just had a thought - will this new model fix the shooting through itself issue?

Not likely. Our tables does not contain "check hull" flag in tables to keep things consistent with retail.

[mjn.mixael]

Just had a thought - will this new model fix the shooting through itself issue?

My understanding is that there's really not a way to fix that from a model/table standpoint that won't completely ruin the retail missions in which it happens. Mods, however, are free to add "Check Hull" as Nyc said.

[Luis Dias]

I just love coming back here to see this beauty being slowly (actually really fast) actualized into existence, always new details and nuances to admire.

Great stuff!

[Su-tehp]

The Nyxvana is shaping up nicely, but I still can't get over those clawed nodules on the cables. Maybe they'll look better once they're colored and skinned, but right now...ugh.

[Nyctaeus]

The Nyxvana is shaping up nicely, but I still can't get over those clawed nodules on the cables. Maybe they'll look better once they're colored and skinned, but right now...ugh.

The truth is: I want some **** to be there, but so far I have no particular idea for shape of those things

[0rph3u5]

but so far I have no particular idea for shape of those things

How about some crapb carapace as inspiration? Would have them look less mechanical...

[Su-tehp]

Ugh, I HATE seafood.

Wait, did you mean "crab carapace" when you said "crap carapace?"

The Nyxvana is shaping up nicely, but I still can't get over those clawed nodules on the cables. Maybe they'll look better once they're colored and skinned, but right now...ugh.

The truth is: I want some **** to be there, but so far I have no particular idea for shape of those things

Don't overthink it. Sometimes less is more.

[0rph3u5]

Ugh, I ]HATE seafood.

Wait, did you mean "crab carapace" when you said "crap carapace?"

Trying to coax the engine to do stuff on an empty stomach makes world like samey

Also your opinion of aquatic lifeforms might improve if you no longer categorize them by "can I eat that?" - most species are adopted for the living in water are wonderful and the impression of weirdness just comes from the unfamiliar

[Su-tehp]

Oh, I have no problem with the weirdness of aquatic life forms; bioluminescence in the deep ocean is awesome!

My main problem with seafood is the smell.