File transfers should be kept private right now. If your the Primary of the group, then all files, documents, models, etc need to go to you, and through you. All Role groups do need to work together. So if one needs access to model or documents, please share them. Use the PM system, or email, file transfer sites, etc, but keep it private until we can compile and upload the mod.
Ok, to answer a list of questions:
Amateur said:
What exactly is meant by back-props, Syf?
If you mean things like backgrounds/planets/asteroids and things I can do the modelling part and can give the coding a shot.
Yes.
I feel that some might be interested in Breen Specific /Mod Specific back-props, such as planets. I would like to see the Breen Homeworld. Correct me if I am wrong, but the info I read seems to suggest the Breen homeworld is either a Ice-ball M class planet, or even a Titan type Moon. I'd like to see us come up with our own one, as well as colony planets for the Breen that fit the same group. If you want to toss in a new Nebula, etc, go ahead and give it a try.
As for Fleet Ops and how we are making this mod:
We are simply building on what FO already has. We do not have to use "the entire new system", but rather, only the pieces we want. So if everyone likes the regular & Veteran system, we can use it. But we don't need to use the 6 rank system. I think we can bypass that. Maybe after we release the mod, if we are going for making more races, then we can explore the multi-rank system. It's up to you, the community, the team making this mod.
I do however wish to see modular stations. Also let's not forget the feature to call in reinforcements.
Majestic, once again I need to call on you. when you have time, could you make a list for the team what all FO does that stock A2 can not. Then everyone can decide on what features we use, and which ones we don't.
Amateur said:
On other note, Syf is there anyway that the 'Ship Stats & Names' role could be split? The only reason I ask is that stats and everything may fit better in a 'Gameplay Systems' role, where we can have people actually work out what ships and stuff we need and what roles they fill; plus things like techtrees and research options.
You can split this, but currently we have CptBenSisko and you in this role group. We would need at least one more community member. Plus also not forget, I will be here to help you, as well as anyone else. Also Majestic is a good Advisor, feel free to pick his brain if you get any snags. Also, the Background Story people can help out here, with things like ship names and such. You can focus on the one part at a time, and just ask others to give you a hand.
Let me just say, everyone in the mod team is a "helper" to each role. The ones that offered specific talents are assigned, while the others are a "resource" for each other.
Dan1025, I put you in secondary and helper roles for a reason. One, the workload issues, and two, you are a seasoned modder and can assist in many roles. If you had more time, I might have asked you to be the mod lead, but I don't want to push you into it.
Another thing to remember here. This is a community project. Other than files and actual mod pieces, everything should be openly talked about. Use this thread. If you feel you need a specific thread for your group, then you may make one (please start the title of the thread with "2011 Community Mod -" ). However, please come in here and let us know what your working on and how things are going.
(No public upload, just more pleasant than having to dl from one of these wait-one-minute-to-dl sites...)
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