Gemini Gold's New Galaxy Shaping Up (October 30, 2005)

ChrisReid · 10-29-2005, 17:00

The Gemini Gold team is currently working with Lathan Stanley to texture BradMick's Galaxy. The goal was to bring the ship's textures more in line with the original Privateer's style. You can check out a video clip of the current design here. They've added some nice details and are anxious to release the upgraded ship with the pending Gemini Gold 1.01. Comments and welcome.

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We would appreciate some feedback and suggestions to improve the final look for the upcoming Privateer Gemini Gold 1.01 patch.

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Original update published on October 30, 2005

Speradon · 10-31-2005, 10:22

Damn. Very very cool.

powell99 · 10-31-2005, 12:11

I like the B-17 Tail Markings

st3lt3k · 10-31-2005, 23:05

I don't understand the symbols/markings.

Isn't yellow and black used to warn of physical dangers (http://www.harrisind.com/hzt.htm)? If so, what are the physical dangers that are being warned of?

I couldn't find a triangle with a c in it. I looked at www.symbols.com , what does it stand for?

Should the engine exhausts be painted?

I don't know if ISO pictograms are used in the future. You may want to look at signs llike these http://www.panduit.com/products/Prod...414&ig_id=1121

Ijuin · 11-01-2005, 22:34

Spacecraft engines in Wing Commander are powered by nuclear fusion, so I would think that that would count as a hazard.

GreyViper · 11-02-2005, 00:38

Nice textures.

jaeger · 11-02-2005, 03:03

nice! its a beaut!

Aplha 1-1 · 11-02-2005, 03:37

simply put: beautiful

BradMick · 11-02-2005, 03:48

while i think its really great, i feel that to better capture the look that GG is going for, the textures should be simplified a bit more. Also, it would look a bit out of place within the GG visual context as well. The overlay panel map that was used i have to say isn't the best route to go. For the ships of privateer a more hand drawn panel map is the better way to go. the triangle symbols are a bit odd as well. The caution tape is great. I'd also avoid putting in any kind of embossed damage painting as well, it tends to look a bit off without a bump map to support it. if the artist were to hand draw the panel lines and then use the drop shadow and edge glow layer effects in photoshop (or gimp if gimp has it) to get the look of the privateer textures. it takes a bit of tweaking, but turns out looking really great.

just my suggestions so that it'll fit in better with the GG look overall.

Marc · 11-02-2005, 06:58

I think BradMick is right, I'm sorry to say. The simple fact is; your texture is so well done that the galaxy would take away a LOT of attention from the other ships. I don't know how long it took you to do it but that is some damn nice texturing! Makes me wonder what a talent like you could do with the Orion or the Trasus...

Dahan · 11-02-2005, 07:24

I like what i see. Damn I am ready to fly it now

10-31-2005, 12:11	#3
powell99 Aviation Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Daly City, San Francisco ya know alot of places. Posts: 887	I like the B-17 Tail Markings __________________ Militias need capital ships in much the same way as police officers need guided missile cruisers. -LOAF GOKU, TELL ME I'M GREAT... OR I'LL BEAT UP CHRIS REID AGAIN. -LOAF

11-01-2005, 22:34	#5
Ijuin Lieutenant General Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,547	Spacecraft engines in Wing Commander are powered by nuclear fusion, so I would think that that would count as a hazard. __________________ Those who live by the sword...get shot by those who live by the gun.

11-02-2005, 00:38	#6
GreyViper 1st Lieutenant Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Estonia Posts: 195	Nice textures. __________________ Man has killed man from the beginning of time, and each new frontier has brought new ways and new places to die. Why should the future be different? Col. Corazon Santiago "Planet: A Survivalist's Guide"

11-02-2005, 03:37	#8
Aplha 1-1 1st Lieutenant Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ACT, Australia Posts: 239	simply put: beautiful __________________ 'I hate last stands. You never get an opportunity to practice for them' -Piet Gutes, Tanith first-and-only 'Well hello mister fancy pants' -Ash

11-02-2005, 06:58	#10
Marc Captain Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: 3rd Rock Posts: 479	I think BradMick is right, I'm sorry to say. The simple fact is; your texture is so well done that the galaxy would take away a LOT of attention from the other ships. I don't know how long it took you to do it but that is some damn nice texturing! Makes me wonder what a talent like you could do with the Orion or the Trasus... __________________ "Untill you realise that someday you will die, you are useless"_fightclub

10-31-2005, 10:22	#2
Speradon 1st Lieutenant Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 154	Damn. Very very cool.

10-31-2005, 23:05	#4
st3lt3k I can have an avatar now Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 179	I don't understand the symbols/markings. Isn't yellow and black used to warn of physical dangers (http://www.harrisind.com/hzt.htm)? If so, what are the physical dangers that are being warned of? I couldn't find a triangle with a c in it. I looked at www.symbols.com , what does it stand for? Should the engine exhausts be painted? I don't know if ISO pictograms are used in the future. You may want to look at signs llike these http://www.panduit.com/products/Prod...414&ig_id=1121

11-02-2005, 03:03	#7
jaeger 1st Lieutenant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: California Posts: 195	nice! its a beaut!

11-02-2005, 03:48	#9
BradMick Lieutenant Colonel Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fort Rucker, AL Posts: 967	while i think its really great, i feel that to better capture the look that GG is going for, the textures should be simplified a bit more. Also, it would look a bit out of place within the GG visual context as well. The overlay panel map that was used i have to say isn't the best route to go. For the ships of privateer a more hand drawn panel map is the better way to go. the triangle symbols are a bit odd as well. The caution tape is great. I'd also avoid putting in any kind of embossed damage painting as well, it tends to look a bit off without a bump map to support it. if the artist were to hand draw the panel lines and then use the drop shadow and edge glow layer effects in photoshop (or gimp if gimp has it) to get the look of the privateer textures. it takes a bit of tweaking, but turns out looking really great. just my suggestions so that it'll fit in better with the GG look overall.

11-02-2005, 07:24	#11
Dahan Lieutenant Colonel Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 908	I like what i see. Damn I am ready to fly it now __________________ "A friend is easier lost than found," "A witty saying proves nothing" - Voltaire

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