Z's FO Conversions.

[Jetfreak]

Nice, you really got the mix right man. I've noticed that a lot of the textures for the Feds in FO are a little washed out, I guess the bump mapping makes up for giving out extra detail and heavier lines.

 

[Adm_Z]

yeah, the washed out-ness is due to the low contrast. If I knew how to do the bumpmapping the Devs use, it would be a little better. Heh, but since I can't, I will do the best with the allusion of a bumpmap.

 

[Starfox1701]

The bump mabs are extra textures. They should be in the RGB directory. Post one and I'll have a look.

 

[Majestic]

I personally would love to know how to do bump maps but I have never been able to learn how nor has anyone I asked has shown me.

 

[Adm_Z]

The bump mabs are extra textures. They should be in the RGB directory. Post one and I'll have a look.

I personally would love to know how to do bump maps but I have never been able to learn how nor has anyone I asked has shown me.

Yeah, it has something to do with the model itself though. Like a LOD I assume. I just use a bumpmap filter on the textures, and some times it turns out well, some times, not.


As said before, Here is the Midway class given a FO makeover. The windows aren't as bright as I would like, but it is kinda hard to go back and edit everything, but the windows, so I just left them as they were. Here are some before and after shots.

I intend on attempting to add glows to these at some point for picture taking, as I have no intent on actually playing my mods. I mean, who does that?

 

[Majestic]

It's very nice to see the carrier Fleet Opped. It actually looks very nice, only the windows as you mentioned. That's a great achievement.

 

[Amateur]

Couldn't you just select the windows via the alpha channel?

Either way, I think you've really captured the FLOPs style with these. Not my favourite type of aesthetic; bit nice nonetheless

 

[Jetfreak]

True, the FO bump maps aren't exactly copies of the textures themselves. They have some differences like certain parts being highlighted and they also have a bit more details.

It's possible to replicate them for custom ships but that would take too much time, let alone copy the style entirely. Now THAT would be a challenge, even for me lol

It also looks like the Avalon's got some competition. That is one fine carrier.

 

[Hellkite]

Yeah, it has something to do with the model itself though. Like a LOD I assume. I just use a bumpmap filter on the textures, and some times it turns out well, some times, not.


As said before, Here is the Midway class given a FO makeover. The windows aren't as bright as I would like, but it is kinda hard to go back and edit everything, but the windows, so I just left them as they were. Here are some before and after shots.

I intend on attempting to add glows to these at some point for picture taking, as I have no intent on actually playing my mods. I mean, who does that?

My God :Y

She looks sweet all she needs now is a flight of KD-56 Gryphon class Air/Space superiority fighter streaming out of her fighter bays

 

[Majestic]

My God :Y

She looks sweet all she needs now is a flight of KD-56 Gryphon class Air/Space superiority fighter streaming out of her fighter bays

Indeed and one day I'll have to go back and make a more detailed version, fighter bays and all.

Keep them coming Zax, I look forward to seeing what you cook up next.

 

[Adm_Z]

Thanks guys! I actually used the addon folder to replace the SOD of the descent class. The Midway bears a striking resemblance to her.


@Amateur

You may be on to something. I must try that and see what I can do. Thanks!

 

[Majestic]

Adm_Z I think with all this work you've been doing you've convinced me (albeit not your purpose) to move my personal mod over the the FO system and give it a shot at modding.

 

[Ryderstorm]

Those texture adjustments look far better than my attempts over the years to match FO style and I think you have matched it minus the bump mapping.


Sometimes the actual modding is more addictive than playing with the mod lol.

 

[USS_Excalibur]

Not bad there, those lines seem to a bit heavy on the Achilles though. Must be why I was never too fond of bump maps.

Personally, I liked the random triangles on the Flourish myself , adds some uniqueness to a future ship.

Personally, I love bump maps... you just have to do it right. And I think Zaxx may have forgot to cut the seams between the armor plates into the lower levels.

@Zaxx

Would you like me to do the bump maps? All I'll need is the main texture set to compare with and the current bump textures.

 

[Adm_Z]

I"m sure I don't know what you mean. That quote is from an earlier attempt. I think I got it right in one of my later posts.

In any case, the main texture's have not been edited, and bumpmaps are in black and white, so you can download them from here.

@ Majestic.

If you need any help at all, I am willing to provide it, and if I can't help, I know others who should be able to.(TUN, Blade, ect.)

Here is the flourish(I'm gonna give her another go) without registries.

...And, here are the results.

I never really liked the blue triangles, so I got rid of them.

And now, for my fourth straight post in a row...(or something completely different, if you prefer.)

I give you light!!!

 

[USS_Excalibur]

...And, here are the results.

I never really liked the blue triangles, so I got rid of them.

Will there be the option to have em blue lights? I loved those.

 

[Adm_Z]

If you want me to release it, sure. I only planned on releasing them if I got permission, and they were actually wanted.

 

[thunderfoot]

Please consider releasing all of these as a texture set, a la Jetfreak

 

[Jetfreak]

I think I got it right in one of my later posts.

Yeah, he must have quickly skimmed the thread.

A release won't be a problem for me gents, as long as everyone is credited Z is pretty much good to go.

 

[Adm_Z]

sweet, I'll package them all up when I'm done.

Here as yet another fix for the aquiescent. The windows are now normally lit.

 

[USS_Excalibur]

Looking good... I wish I could bribe you to release it early.

 

[Adm_Z]

don't worrk, I am going to tweak the rest, but I can't think of many more I want to do. Unless there are any requests?

Speaking of tweaks, I was taking pics of the fixed windows on the Achilles and got a little carried away. See what y'all think.

Sorry to double post, but like I said, carried away(maxed out the attachments).

 

[Majestic]

I'll have to see about increasing that attachment limit then.

Looking great mate, for a ship who's textures I were never overly found of you've made the ship look nice and making me thinking of once released including her in my mod.

Can't wait till you re-work the windows on the Midway.

 

[Adm_Z]

Cool. I actually did the fix on the windows back in post 45.(gosh Maj, you got to keep up)

Spoiler: Light!!

 

[Hellkite]

Adm_Z good work and all but stop double posting for I'll feed you to the (TDDT) Tasmanian Devil Death troops


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[Adm_Z]

I didn't mean it I swear!!

Realy, I only technically did it once, because I maxed the upload limit. Other than that it was past the 30 minute limit.

I'm trying to cut back, honest.

 

[Hellkite]

I didn't mean it I swear!!

Realy, I only technically did it once, because I maxed the upload limit. Other than that it was past the 30 minute limit.

I'm trying to cut back, honest.

If you need to add more to a post after the time limit, just pm me and I'll be happy to add it for you my friend.

 

[Adm_Z]

cool, I'll probably do that.

Anyway, moar light.

 

[Majestic]

Cool. I actually did the fix on the windows back in post 45.(gosh Maj, you got to keep up)

Spoiler: Light!!

Yeah I'm slow.

Looking great by the way.

 

[Adm_Z]

thanks! Here is my final ship texture. I know the other one was good, so I kept it also, I just changed this one to match all the others.