Ga'Taraan Hi-res bases

SpaceJunk · Post by **SpaceJunk** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:25 pm

FYI, I just learned to remap models with Milkshape and tested a modified sup with retextured bays. I'm using text mdls and pngs now.

madpeople · Post by **madpeople** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:47 pm

SpaceJunk · Post by **SpaceJunk** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:17 pm

Well, I spent a bit of time with the sup, hunting for polys, remapping surfaces and generally feeling annoyed by the blocky model.

Then I tried spending half that time throwing things together from scratch.

And I really think doing new bases would yield better results in the same amount of time. Here's a super crude half-done thing to show what I mean:

Even a bunch of basic shapes with a smooth profile and proper texturing might look better.

I could try to do a whole set of that stuff, unless completely replacing GT bases is a bad idea that makes baby Yoda cry.

Deathrender · Post by **Deathrender** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 1:53 am

STOP MAKING ME JIZZ MY PANTS WITH THE SEXY BASE MODELS!

Andon · Post by **Andon** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:19 am

FYI: Milkshape sucks at creating texture maps.

Also, that model is just plain cool. MOAR, I say, MOAR!

Orion · Post by **Orion** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:22 am

Please stick with improving the textures instead of completely usurping my faction.. if you want to make your own models then I recommend building your own faction

Btw, I do have a couple ideas for a new faction, if you want to do the artwork.

Makida · Post by **Makida** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 3:03 am

It is a very awesome and pretty model, but I'm also for making a new faction for it.

It lacks that signature G'T "Giant Slab of Concrete in Space" feel.

Though when I saw it, my first thought was "awesome cap ship."

SpaceJunk · Post by **SpaceJunk** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 8:48 am

girlyboy wrote:QUOTE (girlyboy @ Oct 11 2009, 05:03 AM) It lacks that signature G'T "Giant Slab of Concrete in Space"

Well, I used the GT logo as the starting concept.

I wouldn't mind doing a new faction, but I'm sure I wouldn't try to do the small ships.

raingriffin · Post by **raingriffin** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:45 am

i wish i were able to do clean steel plate textures and small windows like textures loke those. i've tried to do that forever on "small ships" with no particular success. ^^ Grand job Space, i wish i'd be able to do something akin as well

I loved the u rock idea, but i agree with andon: there are better softwares for mapping than MS, quicker, but more important than that, cleaner, and more apt to avoid all kinds of deformations.

Adaven · Post by **Adaven** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:33 pm

I've been really enjoying your new textures, but one question: Do you have a 24/32 bit color version available?