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Heya everybody,
As some of you might remember, I posted a message announcing my mod on the old StarShatter boards, with a link to my website. There wasn't much info on the site, and I didn't get a huge response, but I'm at it again!

So, hats off to Pheagey for his kind hostage, would anyone interested please visit http://www.blackgenesis.tk

None of the race histories have been uploaded yet, I'm getting on that next. But the entire Human Remnant fleet is now shown, and you can see some sweet ships in there.

Like these...




So, go take a look! Now! And comment! I must know what to do!

I know the website is a little plain, but the other one was just too hard to update. So I made one that's incredibly simple for me to handle. I don't know how easy it is for the user, but that's your job. Tell me what I need to fix, I beg you!

Also, I really really REALLY need someone who can texture. If you can, please email me! eneimeister@bresnan.net

Anyway, I'll get the race histories up tonight, and get to work taking some screenies. Heck, I'm even working on a trailer...

Enjoy!

-Dekzar

Looking good. I'm no modder, but I like what I see. Thanks for the update!

Hey, it's me, Vespero.

Sorry you haven't heard from me in a while. My work schedule has been insane (70-80 hours per week). Things might quite down in a while, and when they do I'll try to send you more. But, I haven't bailed on you, at least not totally.

Vespero de Sabara

Dude. Im diggin those ship designs man! Looking sweeta!

Have u tried other texture programs outside of Magic? LithUnwrap worked for me pretty well..

I like it! But that second machine looks kinda like a rifle.
Just the angle, I think. [8D]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I'm working on adding the few non-combat ships the Humans have, and trying to get some more Yinami ships modelled...

And no, Pheagey, I haven't tried anything but Magic. But my problem isn't the software. No, I can apply textures fine. My problem is I can't make the textures. I can do flat ship hull stuff (Well, not really, I found the images on the internet. I can *almost* duplicate them ), but nothing that's interesting. So, I need help making the textures, not just applying them.

Vespero, I had hoped you'd say something like that. Sorry I haven't been keeping up with you, I've been unbelievably busy the past few months. Urgh. But, as before, any and all help is appreciated!

Thanks again for the comments!

Well, first off, what kind of image editing software do you have? Professionals have fancy things that essentially let them draw on the models, but those are *expensive*. Heh.

Good idea is to find the size of the thing (on the model) you want to texture, size that in the editor (the picture), fiddle with it, add the main stuff, then add cool little details (like "WARNING" or ladders or vents and stuff"). Take it procedurally. Might also be a good idea to determine a generic hull texture to use a base for all the other textures, too.

Damocles's undoubtedly a lot better at it. Not only does he make this good looking stuff, but he does it FAST!

Well yeah, that's all good and well, but I can't draw worth a crap. So even though I know exactly how (I've drawn textures using Magic and Photoshop before), it still doesn't look good. I can size it and line it up and all that, but when it comes to actually drawing the texture itself (Vents, ladders, whatever), well, my dog could do better

Filters remedy all evil. I'm no good at drawing, either, but i've done some basic texture work and had it look ok. Granted, I was godawful slow at doing it.

Dekzar:

You've still have black genesis on m server right? Is it running ok for you?

Yeah, it's still on your server. And yup, it's been running perfectly.

[edit] First Screens of the Thief Light Frigate:





Enjoy!

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I like the beam graphic (what weapon type/class is it?) and also the red engine glow. Nice choice!

Thanks for leting me know everything is working for you.

I agree with Pheonix Starflare, Im diggin the beams. very nice..

Yeah, I like them too. I suggest though that you slap on a grey texture with a filter on it over the whole thing. That makes it look better all by itself.

*EDIT*

Hey Waitaminute, those arnt beams. [:D]