[Release]Star Wars Mod- ROTS Update!

[lordxorn]

ORIGINAL: Nibelung44

ORIGINAL: Igard

@Nibelung44, there should be a file called, 'shipNames.txt' in the main DW directory. As far as I know, you copy that into your customization folder (Distant Worlds/customization/Star Wars). That means that the ship names are used for all civs. It's a limitation of the game at the moment that hopefully should be sorted soon. That's unless I'm wrong and someone has found a way to create race specific ship names.

@lordxorn, awesome work. Don't mean to be a nitpicker, but isn't the Death Star upside down? That's if it has a 'this side up' label somewhere.[:'(]

Yeah there is nothing in the file to differentiate between races, however I never notice what the AI uses for it's ships name so it not that big a deal.

Ok, thanks ... so let me see if I get things right:

in DW, you can have specific ship names per ship class, but it is common to all races.

In SE, you have specific ship names per race, but it is common to all ship classes (of this race).


Well, I'll then utter a big **sigh**. When will the developers look at what the others devs did, and improve upon that [:'(]

[Igard]

ORIGINAL: lordxorn

So to answer your question since it was like a capital, DW rotates the Deathstar.

Thanks, that makes sense now. Didn't realize that! I can just imagine the emperor upon seeing his new deathstar.


'Excellent, lordxorn, you have now completed this fully armed and operational battlestat.. what the *@/$ !!!??? It's *@~/ing upside down you @&*?@ing moron!!'

[2guncohen]

well actualy in space everything is motionless.
So the death star could be upside down!!! [:D]

[Igard]

^^ Know-it-all.[:D]

I wonder if it might look good to use a strictly top down view of the Death Star. It might not look as recognisable though...

[lordxorn]

ORIGINAL: Igard

ORIGINAL: lordxorn

So to answer your question since it was like a capital, DW rotates the Deathstar.

Thanks, that makes sense now. Didn't realize that! I can just imagine the emperor upon seeing his new deathstar.


'Excellent, lordxorn, you have now completed this fully armed and operational battlestat.. what the *@/$ !!!??? It's *@~/ing upside down you @&*?@ing moron!!'

ROFL

[Shark7]

ORIGINAL: 2guncohen

ORIGINAL: Igard

@ 2guncohen, I love Admiral Thrawn!! There can't be many pics of him that aren't cartoony out there. Your avatar image would work pretty well too.

Well im working slowly (when i have some spare time ) to build upp some Images who could fitt in the game.
Once it is done, im going to mail them upp to lordxorn [8D] With the question to add them as optional pictures [&o]

Might be interesting to add the Chiss as their own seperate race as well...you get billions of Thrawns. [:)]

[Shark7]

ORIGINAL: Igard

ORIGINAL: lordxorn

So to answer your question since it was like a capital, DW rotates the Deathstar.

Thanks, that makes sense now. Didn't realize that! I can just imagine the emperor upon seeing his new deathstar.


'Excellent, lordxorn, you have now completed this fully armed and operational battlestat.. what the *@/$ !!!??? It's *@~/ing upside down you @&*?@ing moron!!'

'
Followed shortly by the sounds of 'BZZZZZZZZT!' as blue-white lightning bursts forth from his finger-tips.

[Nibelung44]

I just realized that many shipsets have been done for Space Empire V by modders, and some can be converted very easily in DW format. There is for example a good rebel shipset...

And also a nice photo of the Emperor, in another one:

[Tophat1815]

Can you give a quick "How To" on the conversion from SE V? Numerous shipsets I'd love to grab including B5 sets.

[Nibelung44]

Here is the shipset "Alliance14" in Space Empire V format ... I'll try to find sometime to convert it in some days, but if the Original Poster want to make the move, he is welcome (work keeps me so busy except in rare cases).

http://www.mediafire.com/?jiywj41qnwm

(5.3 mb)

This is very easy actually, the SE5 shipsets have a top down view called inv portrait, which is generally with a black background. All you have to do is use a magic wand in your paint program to select the ship, then you 'cut' and you are left with the ship without background. Save under a DW name, like cruiser.png and this is done!

Example, this Rebel ship is in on a pure black background. You can make it into a DW ship in 7 seconds chrono

[2guncohen]

@Nibelung-44

The idea of using renders is very nice. *thumbs upp*
But the model u used as an example is a litle yukkie [;)]

Btw: I found a gorgeous render : http://fractalsponge.net/ISD/gallery/ortho.jpg *drools*

[drillerman]

did this quick, frigate size but can be made bigger.

[Nibelung44]

Some are better than others, but the good thing is that many shipsets have been made for SE5and all have a top down version of each ship.

Here is another one, a render for a Rebel freighter. It looks really ok for me in quality. The back is pure black, it can be DWized in just a matter of seconds...

[2guncohen]

[:D] Nibelung44 that looks sexier

What i think is also a good source for renders is Filefront problem is i dont know how to see it
in compatibel application.

[lordxorn]

2guncohen that is a nice looking SD, I would maybe remove the shadows to make it more DW friendly, although the shadow down the center is nice.

Also the SEV Rebel ship graphic is not very appealing looking, and that seems to be problem with the rebels. Most of their ships are ugly from the top, even the side sexy looking Nebulon -B frigate. However guys I know you are clamoring for more races, I am determined to stay focused on getting at least the Rebels out, (I like the idea of the Chiss, and thought they may use a mix of Rebel and Empire as an extra star Wars race to add).


So I will try and get the rebels out this weekend if not early next week, I have been busy with work/kids/etc.

Of course the challenge is finding nicely textured top down views of Rebel stuff, which was a challenge with the Empire as 2guncohen noted about their stations. I just dug out my copy of EAW and will see If I can tease anything out of that game. [:D]

[lordxorn]

ORIGINAL: Nibelung44

Some are better than others, but the good thing is that many shipsets have been made for SE5and all have a top down version of each ship.

Here is another one, a render for a Rebel freighter. It looks really ok for me in quality. The back is pure black, it can be DWized in just a matter of seconds...

This one looks good enough to use in game, if you guys find any more nicely textured ships post them here, and I will package them up for use in the Rebel Race release.

[lordxorn]

ORIGINAL: drillerman

did this quick, frigate size but can be made bigger.

That ortho pic is actually the same SD I used in game, just with the shadows removed.

[lordxorn]

Should I include Ships from the New Republic? They are nice [:D]

[Igard]

ORIGINAL: lordxorn

Should I include Ships from the New Republic? They are nice [:D]

That's a very tough question. I don't know anything about the new republic. It's expanded universe right? I mean it's not canon is it? That Republic SD does look good though. It looks Star Wars.

Here's a thought... Could you do the New republic as a different race? That way we could choose either Rebel Alliance or New Republic when we start a new game. Or we could choose both and have a sort of wacky, mixed timeline game.

My feeling is that I want to play the Rebel Alliance the way I know it. Perhaps if you consider the New Republic as a side project?

[lordxorn]

ORIGINAL: Igard

ORIGINAL: lordxorn

Should I include Ships from the New Republic? They are nice [:D]

That's a very tough question. I don't know anything about the new republic. It's expanded universe right? I mean it's not canon is it? That Republic SD does look good though. It looks Star Wars.

Here's a thought... Could you do the New republic as a different race? That way we could choose either Rebel Alliance or New Republic when we start a new game. Or we could choose both and have a sort of wacky, mixed timeline game.

My feeling is that I want to play the Rebel Alliance the way I know it. Perhaps if you consider the New Republic as a side project?

The New Republic is considered part of lore, as the books are sanctioned by George Lucas. I don't know the exact details but any book wanting to be licensed had to agree to Lucas terms, like all the major characters are to be left alone as far as any major plots, and I believe there is a time reserved just after the Battle of Endor that I believe Mr. Lucas wants to finish his Star Wars Film Sagas with.

However after these requirements there have been major developments with the rise and fall of the New Republic and the Jedi Order Luke tries to create. Center piece among these developments are the three children Han and Solo have and the ripples they cause not only in the force and the galaxy.

All very interesting stuff, and definite recommended reads.


That is a great point Igard, that some people may want to play the Rebel Alliance they way they know it from the films 4-6, and have a good idea. It will help fill out the races.

The SEV shipyard website actually provided alot of Rebel Alliance ships (Kudos to Nibelung), however they look subpar. I am going to skin them for DW and release a screen shot and let you guys tell me what you think.