Author Topic: Starfleet Generic Bridge Module (All Eras) (Read 20466 times)

Barihawk · « **on:** November 15, 2007, 06:54:03 PM »

This project is to create a standard Generic Bridge Module for the Late TMP era. I will be attempting a Pre-TNG and DS9 era module after this is complete.

JimmyB76 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 15, 2007, 08:03:42 PM »

sounds great!!

can't wait to see these unfold!

Quote from: Barihawk on November 15, 2007, 06:54:03 PM

I would like my Constellation Bridge topic locked

no probs

Excal_Luke · « **Reply #2 on:** November 16, 2007, 01:10:22 PM »

Quote from: Barihawk on November 15, 2007, 06:54:03 PM

Anywhoo

You stole my most favorite word

;)
Anywho, hopw all goes well, remember to post some piccys when you have something to show

Barihawk · « **Reply #3 on:** November 16, 2007, 01:28:45 PM »

Well, the first major step is removing all instances of the Ambassador from the bridge. Which should be pretty easy since I did that for my Constellation bridge. Next come removing all LCARS panelling period. Completely starting over on them. Next will come the second-hardest part of replacing the LCARS with high resolution textures like what I did with my Pegasus bridge. Next comes the hardest part which is replacing the general textures with higher resolution pictures. This won't be as bad, as the consoles use a full size texture as opposed to the Pegasus having a thin strip for them. I might be able to pull off a really sexy wood grain (probably only going to be used on the late TMP bridge, with more lighter polymers used for early). Finally, the super hard part is going to be lightmapping. I may ask for help on that part.

Adonis · « **Reply #4 on:** November 16, 2007, 01:31:25 PM »

*hint* do one for the TMP Oberth too.*hint* ;) :twisted:

Barihawk · « **Reply #5 on:** November 16, 2007, 02:06:10 PM »

Quote from: Adonis on November 16, 2007, 01:31:25 PM

*hint* do one for the TMP Oberth too.*hint* ;) :twisted:

Since the Cbridge is closer to the Oberth than Pegasus Bridge was, I'll probably just add it in as a little side-project for the early TMP era. It won't be the actual Oberth, though. My modelling skills suck.

FekLeyr Targ · « **Reply #6 on:** November 17, 2007, 06:32:49 AM »

But I'm looking forward to your TMP-Oberth bridge (if you want to make one, I don't force you to do it).
I see that you like Captain Esteban. So I guessed you would make the Bridge of the Grissom (TMP-Oberth). And it would fit well to Adonis Oberth pack.

pano27 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 19, 2007, 12:58:55 PM »

I really hope you consider doing the earlier TMP style, since the TEP enterprise and reliant bridges seem to be at a halt.
Really there is an overload of TNG style bridges with all the LCARS panels. Id like some good old buttons and that weapons console in the hole in the wall.

Barihawk · « **Reply #8 on:** November 19, 2007, 04:51:27 PM »

Quote from: pano27 on November 19, 2007, 12:58:55 PM

I really hope you consider doing the earlier TMP style, since the TEP enterprise and reliant bridges seem to be at a halt.
Really there is an overload of TNG style bridges with all the LCARS panels. Id like some good old buttons and that weapons console in the hole in the wall.

By early TMP, I mean STV and STVI. Before LCARS, but after the rainbowfest. Tactical and Helm are staying the same. The visual style of the panels will be changing. The animation really will only be a few blinking indicators, and maybe some telemetry readouts changing. The panels at the rear of the bridge will be very animated, though.

Bones · « **Reply #9 on:** November 29, 2007, 09:57:50 AM »

Hi there everyone, I have little surprise for ya :lol: Enterprise B new LCARS are almost done and so they are almost ready to be base displays on any TMP bridge, I just need to finish the last row of animations.
When I'll finish them I'll contact Barihawk and send them to him

Barihawk · « **Reply #10 on:** November 29, 2007, 10:21:03 AM »

Thanks bud! That will allow me to concentrate on Early TMP data screens and the dreaded consoles. Speaking of the latter, the only animations on the consoles will be a few numbers changing.

Bones · « **Reply #11 on:** November 29, 2007, 11:37:39 AM »

Here take a look on them If you'll need the rest of animations just say a word

Barihawk · « **Reply #12 on:** November 29, 2007, 01:29:05 PM »

The resolution on those are HOT. Haha, I'm going to have to do a lot of work to make the rest of the bridge look just as good. Those are almost perfect for the Late TMP era, so I will do a little recoloring. I will have to do some major recoloring to make the early TMP, since it uses different color pallets.

However, these are indeed perfect and I would love the rest of them.

Bones · « **Reply #13 on:** November 29, 2007, 01:36:22 PM »

If you'll need any help, I'll be happy to do so especially help with another bridge

Barihawk · « **Reply #14 on:** January 06, 2008, 07:13:00 PM »

Howdy guys, I am back from break and well motivated with good grades and a new job. Give me a week or so to get settled and I will reopen this project!

JimmyB76 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 07, 2008, 08:25:59 AM »

good news! hopefully after this one youll be eager to take on some more

Billz · « **Reply #16 on:** January 07, 2008, 08:31:49 AM »

Quote from: JimmyB76 on January 07, 2008, 08:25:59 AM

good news! hopefully after this one youll be eager to take on some more

Indeed. I vote for a retexture of the Excelsior bridge to make it into the ST:3 Excelsior bridge, or a close approximation of it.

JimmyB76 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 07, 2008, 08:46:32 AM »

well i think if he needs any requests, he'll ask for them...
i do think he had other projects planned first anyway...

Barihawk · « **Reply #18 on:** January 07, 2008, 09:28:18 AM »

If anything, you would get the Star Trek 6 Excelsior bridge. I am confident I can make panels, but the early TMP panels are just freaking complex. And as Jimmy said, I have a full plate already.

Barihawk · « **Reply #19 on:** January 13, 2008, 05:37:20 PM »

Just an update that I am working on the bridge now, and I hope to have pictures by the end of the week!

Also note the new thread title. I will first do the TMP module, then a DS9 era module, and finally a Pre-TNG module. I *may* still work on the early TMP module, but don't quote me.

TMP and Pre-TNG will both use the Cbridge, and I plan on basing the Pre-TNG on Admiral Hanson's bridge from "The Best of Both Worlds Part 1."

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Author Topic: Starfleet Generic Bridge Module (All Eras) (Read 20466 times)