Runabout - BETA release

[Morgan]

I like the idea of a pack, let the user decide which option is best for their particular install and let them go from there.

Question: The late DS9 version without the aft section would still include the transporter section directly behind the cockpit right?

[flarespire]

probably not for the low edn pc's because of the poly count and rendering for that extra bit, but it might be an aditional set without full aft and only transporter section, i honestly dont know though.....

[Morgan]

it might be an aditional set without full aft and only transporter section

That's EXACTLY what I was asking lol 

[Villain]

The transporter pad is 500 polys. It's not like it has the ridges of the pad bevelled in or anything. From what I recall though, the pad was in that same 'room', wasn't it? Or is that the one with a separate small room exclusively for the pad?

[flarespire]

the DS9 runabouts in seasons 1-4 had the transporter instead of the tactical panel in seasons 5-7 and the transporter in the back room before the aft section

[Lurok91]

Most of the errors Bones pointed out in pics are either UVW or lightmaps which I've tried to correct in latest version sent him.   There's lots of little glitches throughout current model need to fix and it needs a general lightmap overhaul but I think I'll wait until I get Bones' textures in place before start that.   I've also sent the transporter as separate model.  Again, needs proper texture, lightmaps and positioning.  But here's preview of Villain's transporter ingame....

[Morgan]

Model looks good. Let me know if you guys need some reference shots I have DS9 DVD's I can snag them from.

[flarespire]

if i remember correctally i should have a texture for that transporter somewhere, though you'll have to send me a background to the image which will blend with the rest of the set.

[Lurok91]

 Been tinkering with lightmaps and a few details (chairs etc) and added some temp LCARS (season 4-7 style). 

[flarespire]

WANT

these runabout bridges look excelent, and the runabout being one of my fave ST ships, i can clearly say a massive well done.

COOKIED.  

a quick question though, are you going to use the default red alert indicators like in DS9, so those bulky rectangular lights flash red when at red alert or are you just gonna make the bridge hue red? also are the LCARS going to be animated?

[Lurok91]

I anticipate final release will have red alert lights and animated lcars.

Bones/Villain...any further developments your end?   

[JimmyB76]

out of curiosity, have you been able to figure out bridge ambient flashing red alert?
(not texture swapping)

[Lurok91]

out of curiosity, have you been able to figure out bridge ambient flashing red alert?
(not texture swapping)

That one's eluded me    Know it's something to do with gamma...guess the bridge elders will have to tell me how to do that one.

[flarespire]

good cause it just wouldnt be a runabout without them XD

[Bren]

Are you going to add the window frames to the forward view ports?
Like in this screencap?
and this one too...
And one from Emmisary for good measure...

[flarespire]

those arent the side viw ports, theyre the main ones and they are included seeing as the bridge needs a viewscreen/port.

[Lurok91]

Are you going to add the window frames to the forward view ports?

Hadn't really noticed those before    Could try and include. Only caveat is fore windows - which after all are the window to gameplay - pretty restricted anyway so loathe to lose more gameplay area.  Sometimes you just have to compromise  

[Bren]

I'll let Jean Luc respond:

We've made too many compromises already, too many retreats. They invade our space, and we fall back. They assimilate entire worlds, and we fall back. Not again. The line must be drawn here! This far and no further! And I will make them pay for what they've done!

I'm not too sure who "they" are, in this particular context, probably glaziers who cut corners on him...
He feels very strongly about those window frames

They are very minimal anyway, but without them, the set feels incomplete to me.

[Lurok91]

As markyd hoping to have new Runabout ship ready for Christmas release, spurred on to try and have this long-overdue bridge done 
Still hope to incorporate Bones LCARs and Villain's rear cabin at some point, but possibly for a v2 release.  But bridge works ok as is, with late season-style DS9 lcars, and a fixed door at rear.  And have added Bren's window frames 

Currently two versions:  one with transporter,  one later seasons standing console.   Will also provide extra scripts so player can sit in front seat with just Kiska (similar to Type9 setup).  Makes sense as lot of DS9 runabout missions were two person anyway  .  Done minimal console anims, and red alert lights.  Final release will also have choice of reflective consoles.   Still need to do work on crew anims, but beta feedback will be useful here.

Hope to have beta packaged up and out to regular testers asap. 

 

[flarespire]

by regulars youd beter be including me! 

but seriously there look awsome, only nitpick, the blue around the windows is too blue, it should be a lighter, more metalic sky blue, ill see what i can do with that HUE wise.