Inoculator9 Posted August 14, 2003 Author Share Posted August 14, 2003 Ask Anders :P It's up to him ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunenewt Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Maybe we'll see a Minor Powers mod for it :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inoculator9 Posted August 14, 2003 Author Share Posted August 14, 2003 It would be pretty easy to make if our plans go right :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyborg Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 So in what kind of timeframe can I expect the INI files?The ini file only covers buttons and list boxes in the interface at the moment.More will come as the game develops.The scripting language is improved as often as possible to be easy and powerful at the same time. I'll do some major work tomorrow, so expect an update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inoculator9 Posted August 14, 2003 Author Share Posted August 14, 2003 Soudns vunduba frauline! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunenewt Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 He's not a woman..is he?So what will be controlled by INI files and will you do lots of little ones (as in Generals) or a few big ones (as in Emperor)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyborg Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Here's a little overview of the ini files as they are planned:Main.ini:In this file, you specify the ini files to use with the game.You may specify as many as you want. You are able to make as many ini files as you want because you then can make your scripts as tidy as you want. You may also, of course, only keep to one Interface file and one Game file.Interface ini files:May be called whatever you want, and contain scripts about the game interface. This is everything from backgrounds to buttons, labels, listboxes and textboxes in all the windows.Game ini files:Contain scripts about the game itself.Teams names, colours, logoes, units buildings, and much more.------------------------------------------------------------------------I will soon need someone to start creating the game theme.This includes:Design buttons, listboxes, textboxes, scroll bars and background.Are anyone interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunenewt Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 I'll give it a go.What sides are their?Corrino, Atreides, Harkonnen and who else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inoculator9 Posted August 15, 2003 Author Share Posted August 15, 2003 I'm sorry to say Newt, but I'm going to look for someone more able in these terms. I think Hawat or Nema might be able to help out there, but Nema hasn't been on all his best legs lately... maybe we could make one of those lovely recruitment posts in generals, asking for people to design buttons? We can check out examples of their work and if we decide they're good enough, give em the details of what we need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyborg Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 The current list of houses is:Houses:CorrinoHarkonnenRicheseAtreidesIXBene TleilaxSub Houses:Swordmasters of GinazBene Gesserit SisterhoodSmugglers GuildMercenary ConsortiumHouse HagalHouse EcazFremenI hope this was not secret information, Inoc :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inoculator9 Posted August 15, 2003 Author Share Posted August 15, 2003 Well, it was, but I suppose I can live with it :P And I'll make a recruitment post in 5 or 10 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyborg Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 I'm sorry to say Newt, but I'm going to look for someone more able in these terms. I think Hawat or Nema might be able to help out there, but Nema hasn't been on all his best legs lately... maybe we could make one of those lovely recruitment posts in generals, asking for people to design buttons? We can check out examples of their work and if we decide they're good enough, give em the details of what we need.I allowed him to give it a try.He might be very good, but please go on with your recruitment post.Anyway, it will take some time to make the interface complete so that people can start script buttons.Skills in ini scripting(basic understanding of a scripting language) and graphic making will be great for this job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inoculator9 Posted August 15, 2003 Author Share Posted August 15, 2003 Ok, that sounds fine. I'll post it too. Actually, on second thoughts, Newst is good with that kind of thing...Forgot to mention another thing! I think TMA will be willing to contribute some of his fantastic starship models to us for use in the between level movies. That will be especially useful for the Ix Campaigns. Once we get our forum, in early September, I'll post why that is and some mission movie choriography.And about scripters, I have a few lined up, but I'm not going to bring them in until the forum is ready. That won't be to long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyborg Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Great, although they need textures.Texturers are the bottle neck right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inoculator9 Posted August 15, 2003 Author Share Posted August 15, 2003 TMA can do basic textures, which I think is all thats needed. His models are of such superb quality and detail that if he can add some basic textures with house colours, I think they would be fine.And I added the thread in generals, I hope we get some volunteers :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyborg Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Well, space ship models are one thing, but the on-planet-cutscenes is a completely different story.That will take great time to make...Anyway, I'll help him with models every now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inoculator9 Posted August 15, 2003 Author Share Posted August 15, 2003 When you see the movies and plot I have planned, you'll understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Leaf Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 What if somebody travels to place, where's only sand and videos there scenes? :D :POkay, it's not so good idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inoculator9 Posted August 15, 2003 Author Share Posted August 15, 2003 Umm.. I have no idea what you just said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Leaf Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Whatever, I just thought... My cousin filmed when he and his friends were airsofting... uh.. whatever, forget this... :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 Yes TMA's ship models would make a good looking backround pic also (like when it shows mission stats or something)People could make landscapes/ landscape movies using Terragen, but only if it is for noncommerical use. (read disclaimer and info at http://www.planetside.co.uk/terragen/ )I have experience with Terragen and also making movies with it. Although it can take a while to make nice landscapes and movies are well... take very much longer if a good movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyborg Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 TMA's program, Bryce, is very good for landscaping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 TMA's program, Bryce, is very good for landscaping.It is not free and costs $129.99 Canadian dollars. That is very pricy for a university student. Terragen is free, bwhaahaha.I'm sure Bryce is a better program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyborg Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 Of course it's not free, beause you can sell the art you make with it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowzeewee Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 And use it to pay your staff a little more?What do you plan to do with the completed game?Make it freeware?Sell it?Release only the demo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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