[WIP] The Wastelands

[thunderfoot]

Terra, if there is something I've done which is available here you would like to include in this project of yours,
then consider this post carte blanche to do so.

 

[CABAL]

I can see what you mean about the Rommies not having enough stations. Actually, nobody has enough stations. Most of the station models that are out there aren't turrets and mining stations either, which I figure would be much more important in Wastelands than normal, too.

That sounds really good indeed, if you like you are welcome to use anything I have or will be releasing in the future including the COE Cardassians.

Terra, if there is something I've done which is available here you would like to include in this project of yours,
then consider this post carte blanche to do so.

Might as well hop on the band wagon; I haven't released much, but you're welcome to it.

 

[Terra_Inc]

Not much going on here. I've been going through a design refinement phase, thinking about the balancing and adding more playable stuff.
Of course, R5D5 had to go and release a second ship pack. Full of awesome "2nd choice" ships from the TMP era to post-VOY. Crowning Mod Of Heartwarming!

 

[Starfox1701]

cool

 

[Majestic]

I thought you'll like the new ships R5 released Terra.

 

[Chiletrek]

Hello:
That is true indeed, I liked the medical ship a lot, I hope you'll be able to give that one a cool role in your mod .

 

[Terra_Inc]

Hello:
That is true indeed, I liked the medical ship a lot, I hope you'll be able to give that one a cool role in your mod .

Yeah, I'm already planning what it will be. It is enormously cool that we now have a true medical ship. Oh, and of course there's the Sirius. I've been in love with that thing since I've seen it docked at the Ship Depot. And the TOS ships... And all of the other ships...

I thought you'll like the new ships R5 released Terra.

You know me. I was like "OMG this is awesome!" He released it just when I needed it... I will now be a good kitteh for the rest of the year!

 

[Terra_Inc]

Seems like R5D forgot to include 2 textures. That happens.
I've contacted him and asked him to upload them, I just hope he gets the mail.

EDIT: by the way, if anyone of you DL'd the pack, keep an eye on A2files. I think the patch should appear there in the next few days.

 

[Terra_Inc]

Seems like R5D forgot to include 2 textures. That happens.
I've contacted him and asked him to upload them, I just hope he gets the mail.

EDIT: by the way, if anyone of you DL'd the pack, keep an eye on A2files. I think the patch should appear there in the next few days.

OK, the patch is up. Validated it myself. Those of you who DL'd the pack will want to get this.

 

[Majestic]

Good work Terra, I haven't downloaded it, simply because I am taking a break from Star Trek. But the screenshots look good.

 

[Chiletrek]

Hello:
I also saw the patch today, good thing it was uploaded very quickly, so people will be able to get all files without having to wait, that's cool .

I cannot imagine R5D5's face when he sees such a great mod and his ships been a very important part of it, it must be great.

 

[Terra_Inc]

Hello:
I also saw the patch today, good thing it was uploaded very quickly, so people will be able to get all files without having to wait, that's cool .

Oh, we do our job. (Even though it was almost 11pm when I uploaded it...) But I'd do the same if it was an upload for MSFC.

I cannot imagine R5D5's face when he sees such a great mod and his ships been a very important part of it, it must be great.

I hope so. He gets not enough credit IMO, his designs are the most innovative ones I have seen for a very long time.

 

[Terra_Inc]

Ah da**it, R5D5's recent releases really motivate me. I made some dev screenies, here they are.

Spoiler: Fahrenheit

R5D5's Fahrenheit, with some Hunters as escorts. Nice Primeverse Kelvin interpretation, btw!

Spoiler: Python

The Python, another old friend. These ships here are Cairo class strike cruisers, by R5D5.

Spoiler: Ravenna

Those are Ravennas, three-nacelled cruisers of awesome doom. Credit to R5D5 for making these.

Spoiler: Hephaestus

The Hephaestus yard, with a medical vessel docked. Both are awesome, both were done by the magnificent R5D5.

Spoiler: Nite Ops

See what I did there? Python and Napoli look awesome in the dark. Thanks to R5D5 for them, and FahreS for his litez.

Spoiler: Starchaser

And, finally, the Starchaser and a few Napolis. Do I need to tell you who did those?

Stay tuned, people. Work in progress.

 

[Starfox1701]

Good work man

 

[CABAL]

I'm really looking forward to this. That Starchaser looks like a beast!

 

[Terra_Inc]

I'm really looking forward to this. That Starchaser looks like a beast!

Oh, she is. R5 did an excellent job with her... you should see her dual quadruple torpedo launchers...

 

[StarBlade]

I like to call the Starchaser the "Black Widow" because its armaments remind me of a P-61. Not to mention that all them photons tend to ruin the day of anything that crosses her path. She lines right up with the big-gun type ships of the late TMP era. Any race, any challenger.... bring it on.

Made the mistake of losing a few Starchasers to the Borg once (based on the specs of the SB34 compmod then up-rated just a touch) and SWEET JANEWAY did that ever suck hard.... they worked with some Spheres and a Diamond and completely annihilated a formation of Intrepids and Venturers which I had intended to use in an assault on one of their mining bases. An assimilated Starchaser with remodulation activated is NOT fun.

 

[Jetfreak]

One of the high points of R5D5's models are their inherent utilitarian nature. You could almost feel that their the kind of grassroot working ships, kinda like the guys who do things Starfleet takes for granted. Cargo runs, routine patrols, extended surveys, you name it.

 

[Chiletrek]

Hello:
That is correct, while all people (including the ones making canon Trek) do the fancy ships, R5D5 has been making all workhorses that don't receive the recognition they deserve.

 

[Terra_Inc]

One question, people: Do some of you actually care for R5's Metropolitan? I kind of like it, but since it's an older design, (his first one, actually, even before the Starchaser) it does look quite... weird compared to his other ships. I was planning to leave it out, but then, the overall idea of it is so nice and it fits in with the Hunter, so I'm really undecided at the moment. What do you think of it?

Oh, and yes, I suddenly began to like running lights. They do look ****py on most models, but that pic right there, with the Python in the dark and the fighter bays illuminated by FahreS' pulsing lites... You should have seen them in action. (You may even do that soon... but let's keep that secret for now.)

 

[StarBlade]

I don't mind the Metro but you're right, it's basically a design that doesn't look right and k_merse's Himalaya does essentially the same thing in a much, much prettier form. The pre-Ambassador look is elegant in the Himalaya in ways it just is NOT with the Metro.

Maybe if you edited the textures so they were more consistent in terms of scaling --those lifeboats must each be three decks wide and the windows vary in size-- and did a better job in the overall quality to give it less of an MSPaint feel. It can certainly be redeemed but in its present state it's a desperate affair. I think I'd leave it out.

 

[Jetfreak]

I agree, I think its pretty obvious that the Metro doesn't really make the cut in terms of aesthetics when compared to R5's later designs. I'd also leave it out, maybe she can be redone as a new mesh in the future?

 

[Starfox1701]

Mesh is fine; she needs a retexture to better match the newer ships. The oversized hull makes me think refinery or factory ship

 

[Terra_Inc]

I'm running into a huge problem at the moment. Originally, I was planning to use MaP's trade and mining stations, but putting them into the game I finally realized that I can't use them. I respect MaP and the work he has done for the community (and I will continue to use his other works), but these two are just too old. The mesh errors and ****py textures seal their fate.
Does anybody know where to find trade/mining stations that are more up to date and can be used (for the A2F release, too)? Otherwise I don't see how I can finish this without making it look like complete ****...

 

[Majestic]

Have you looked in the downloads section, as I do know Jet did some texture tweaking of some models by various authors and I do think there was a trading station in there.

 

[Terra_Inc]

Have you looked in the downloads section, as I do know Jet did some texture tweaking of some models by various authors and I do think there was a trading station in there.

O thanks! I think I remember those. Should work, at least for the MSFC release.

EDIT: Yup, that one will work. Yaay! I'll take a look at the original, maybe I can use it for the A2F release. Oh, and I rediscovered the TOS stuff he reworked, I might use some of it.

 

[Majestic]

O thanks! I think I remember those. Should work, at least for the MSFC release.

EDIT: Yup, that one will work. Yaay! I'll take a look at the original, maybe I can use it for the A2F release. Oh, and I rediscovered the TOS stuff he reworked, I might use some of it.

You're welcome my friend, you uploaded most of them anyway.

 

[Terra_Inc]

So I was doing the Trading Station. Did anyone else find it boring to see the same trade items again and again? I decided to make up a few more.
Well... it started as a few more. I added so many that instead of the stock 11 items I now have 50! Holy modding addiction!

I decided to use this one as a pre-release of some sort. If you make or play a Trek-themed mod and want more varied trade items, grab the ODF I attached and have some fun.

 

[StarBlade]

Back in the day I modified my trading station to receive a whole bunch of random items like 'letters to Santa', 'rebel strike team', 'frosty chocolate milkshakes', and so forth. It sure made it more fun to raid commerce when you knew you were getting porno and Elvis impersonators instead of quadrotriticale and replicators.

 

[Terra_Inc]

Back in the day I modified my trading station to receive a whole bunch of random items like 'letters to Santa', 'rebel strike team', 'frosty chocolate milkshakes', and so forth. It sure made it more fun to raid commerce when you knew you were getting porno and Elvis impersonators instead of quadrotriticale and replicators.

For me, it was donuts, PR 'zines (old german scifi pulp fiction - awesome), VHS cassettes and kittehs. Oh, the sweet surprise of finding kittehs in your freighter! How could you sell those?

Of course, none of this went into my new file. Although I smuggled Video Games in there.