Update on current models.

Thought I'd post an update on the models. I've been splitting my time between modeling and learning to code, but am now working this week to get the models finished and shipped out.

What has to be completed:

The avatar setups for the I-War frigate have to be created. Also ship setups and ini files. This is so the original frigate can be used in Epic as an older-but-still-operational model.

The new frigate (I call it Mark II) has to have some geometry problems fixed and the textures changed. Then the usual setup and ini files.

The Machete is about 25% textured. When finished it will need setup files.

The Terrapin must be fixed. I started this last night, but what it looks like is that the main body will have to be rebuilt to eliminate the gaps in the mesh. Shouldn't be too much of a problem... I've gotten somewhat quicker at modeling since I originally built it.

Rebuild the Spaceman Spiff model. I don't know why movement is impossible in the current model, but if I can't fix it, I'll rebuild it and see if it occurs again. I'd also like to build two other models of the suit which will serve as updated models and look similar to the suits in Firefly.

And a drone to shuffle pods about. This has not been modeled yet.

GrandpaTrout: When finished, how about I just burn a CD and snail-mail it to you? I'm really no good at uploading models to sites; you can distribute it far more easily than me. Would this be okay?



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Originally posted by Shane


Rebuild the Spaceman Spiff model. I don't know why movement is impossible in the current model, but if I can't fix it, I'll rebuild it and see if it occurs again. I'd also like to build two other models of the suit which will serve as updated models and look similar to the suits in Firefly.

I'm guessing the problem is not leg animation or the like but, getting it to fly? If so would you let me give it a try? Might save you from having to rebuild it and you can still make the other 2 suits.




Have Gun, Will Travel

Certainly, I'll send it tonight.

The model displays fine, but (when switched out with a player ship) does not maneuver or respond to joystick commands. If memory serves, thrust and thrust overrides work fine... but it's been awhile since I've messed with it.

I thought it an error in my ini file (especially with the maneuvering thruster system), but could find no error. Perhaps another set of eyes can catch what I missed.

Thanks MajorTom!



<edit> Oh yeah, it has no animation... just a static model.

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Originally posted by Shane

Certainly, I'll send it tonight.

Great! just name the file: message.pif or readme.zip or something inconspicous like that

Have Gun, Will Travel

Great! just name the file: message.pif or readme.zip or something inconspicous like that

How about Super-Doom_Meltdown_Smackdown_Virus_Open-if-you-dare.exe? :D:D

Seriously, the file is on it's way. (And is simply titled "Spaceman Spiff - Not a Virus".)

Thanks.



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That would be fine. Glad to post them. Those firefly suits are cool. I can almost see a construction worker wearing one. They have just enough armor to deflect the odd nail gun accident, but not so much someone trying to work would refuse to wear it.

-Gtrout