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maj, beyond the beautiful shots you've provided, i personally think it genius that you've included the dominion insignia on a lot of the stations... i don't recall seeing too many on any ships/stations before. good show!
Thanks for the compliement Dan, though back in 2002 I couldn't do any modelling work so I wouldn't have been much help to them.
As you know, I am not a fan of kitbashes, so I expect, me answer is obvious.I really want to hear your honest thoughts on this design, as I am not sure if I like it or not.
Majestic said:I will have to get permission from modellers such as Avon to use and kitbash their models
I'm glad to hear that the Breen are getting a revival, apart from the (rather low quality) version on a2files we don't have anything for them, and the models on Battleclinic are much better.
The additional race idea sounds promising, it'd be great to have more ships available for races like the Son'a and Hirogen.
You dont need my permission for anything mate. What's mine, is yours...........Unless it's already Ash's lol
Anyway, this all sounds great. Also, I have absolutely no time (or passion) for modelling at the moment (as I'm sure Ash will tell you). But, if and when, you get around to the Hirogen, I'm sure I can help out a little. After making the Hirogen ship for my Caretaker pack, I've always wanted to see them done properly.
EDIT: Btw I liked the bug/freighter you built there. Would have been exactly how I would have done it. However, the frame and different pod idea is pretty cool, and quite unique
James tried something like this for KA2 with ship veriants. Works for the player but plays hell with the AI. :x
Those utility ships look great Majestic
I've become accustomed to people having the same ideas as me. Don't worry about it.Starting with Dominion Ultimate, the Breen need a major update as does the Dominion which I am currently doing. (After reading your latest news article and finding out you are actually now including the Breen I hope I am not stepping on your toes Tycoon). I have looked over at Battleclinic and have started to convert some of the Breen ships, with the Battlecruiser (canon) and cruiser already complete and only need hardpointing. The Breen will be the second race of the mod (I have had intentions of including them for sometime now).
No idea about the Hirogen or Son'a, but STNewGamer (FileFront Forums) had a thread about a Son'a Race that he had hoped to do.. Maybe worth looking into?Additional races I am considering though unsure weather I have the skills to complete them are the following:
- Sona
- Hirogen
- Kazon
The last option, you've got a Delta Quadrant Alliance? Just a thought, but why not have the Mawasi, Zhal and Nyhidron as a Delta Quadrant Alliance (a good side) opposed to a bad side?I am also considering another Delta Quadrant race, ideas include:
- Vidian
- Mawasi (Year of Hell)
- Zhal (Year of Hell)
- Nyhidron (Year of Hell)
- Krenium (Year of Hell)
- A Delta Quadrant Alliance of sorts
My Romulans are having Reman ships too, from my current knowledge of your project, it is Romulans only.
Futhermore, you've stated that your Dominion Mod is a simple ship & station replacment, whereas ZH changes planets, asteroids, nebulas and such, so even though there will be similarities, there will be many differences.
Just don't go including the Tholains
No idea about the Hirogen or Son'a, but STNewGamer (FileFront Forums) had a thread about a Son'a Race that he had hoped to do.. Maybe worth looking into?
The last option, you've got a Delta Quadrant Alliance? Just a thought, but why not have the Mawasi, Zhal and Nyhidron as a Delta Quadrant Alliance (a good side) opposed to a bad side?
I know a few other people who don't like to mix races. I suppose, in the long run, it has pro's and con's.Thats correct I don't like mixing those two up like I don't like mixing the Cardassians and Dominion up. In any event like the Klingons and Federation the Romulans have been put on the back-burner in fact I am considering a full Reman race instead of the Romulans but it's only really a thought at this stage.
It is true, that many of them were horrific kitbashed models. However, some of them did have some potential behind them, and if were re-created, could work very well.I don't visit Filefront Forums anymore, infact I barely visit the main site, I've learnt the best way not to get harassed over there is to either not go or not post, both are pretty effective. Plus I think I saw something of that project before I unofficially left, but it was all kitbashed stock and the models looked aweful being stock and streched textures.
I'm sure you and Syf could muster something up.It's an idea I will consider, in fact I may end up going with it considering they were allied against the Krenium in the Year of Hell so it is possible in the new timeline that they do again (if they exist). Might be a little tricky with units (ships and stations) but all the races I have proposed are in the same boat so I am sure I could conquer it.
I do not know about that the Descent ship also Showed up in VOY: "Scorpion" as well as a depicted the mine layer.
as seen here
well the Dominion stations are very good, I especially like the light turret. you are an ingenious Kitbasher