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Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Legacy on July 20, 2006, 07:39:24 AM
While my time is sparse and taken by a major non-BC-related project, someone *cof*cof*mark*cof persuaded me to finish some of my WIPs and i agree that i own this to some people.

This one i own to Will T. Riker that modelled the bridge long ago after a long persuasion time.

So I?ll do this old school, and put it as pretty as i can.



The lighting rig is now done for this mesh, and it?s prepared to LM, as i solved the issue that MAX and VRAY have with render to texture.

Then you ask, why vray if it gives you issues?

And it brings me to the interesting note to those who work with max, that this bridges has absolutely no light setup into the scene, all light comes from the actual light sources in the model by self illumination, and that?s what i like on vray, accuracy.  :wink:



Should go ingame soon, or so i hope.



P.S.: No tiny shots now.



(http://www.portfolio.ppg.br/clone/gengal0000.jpg)

(http://www.portfolio.ppg.br/clone/gengal0001.jpg)

(http://www.portfolio.ppg.br/clone/gengal0002.jpg)

(http://www.portfolio.ppg.br/clone/gengal0003.jpg)
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Sean on July 20, 2006, 08:25:55 AM
if this vray is quite easy to get the hang of i might have to invest in it





Model looks great :) really do love this mesh
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Nebula on July 20, 2006, 12:34:56 PM
Again WOW it looks outstanding
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Cube on July 20, 2006, 02:05:26 PM
stunning model and textures, love it.
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: blaXXer on July 20, 2006, 04:38:04 PM
agreed. that's one sweet mesh^^
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Pegasus on July 20, 2006, 06:04:10 PM
Excellent stuff. it's a little bright though, even for standard alert status.
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Linea on July 20, 2006, 07:14:32 PM
Looks great. Brilliant even. Apologies if this is wrong - but doesn't Worf get a chair/stool on the refit bridge?
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Phaser on July 20, 2006, 11:23:19 PM
Sweet!
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Meteorafallen on July 21, 2006, 03:38:24 AM
WOW O.O that looks insane!!, great job LC.
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: blaXXer on July 21, 2006, 07:18:40 AM
Quote from: Linea
Looks great. Brilliant even. Apologies if this is wrong - but doesn't Worf get a chair/stool on the refit bridge?


I believe so...
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Legacy on July 21, 2006, 08:09:11 AM
Gotta check this.
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: JimmyB76 on July 21, 2006, 07:57:29 PM
indeed, linea is correct...
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Mario on July 22, 2006, 02:48:04 AM
Love it :)
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: JimmyB76 on July 24, 2006, 10:28:03 PM
Quote from: JimmyB76
indeed, linea is correct...

lol - then again, who gives a damn?  it's fine as it is!  :)
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: blaXXer on July 25, 2006, 04:35:00 AM
yep, as long as it looks good^^
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Mark on July 25, 2006, 05:29:12 AM
how many polies did those roof strut things add LC? im just thinking maybe we could import them to the late TNG Galaxy bridge.
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Legacy on July 25, 2006, 06:39:54 AM
Quote from: Mark
how many polies did those roof strut things add LC? im just thinking maybe we could import them to the late TNG Galaxy bridge.


834 polies not counting the cutted roof from the back.

BTW: Anyone can post a pic of worf's stool? I can't seem to find my generations VCD
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: JimmyB76 on July 25, 2006, 08:12:40 AM
i think worf has the same stool, as those on the sidestations...

http://movies.trekcore.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=108&page=2
in the last row of screenshots, you can see worf seated there...

http://movies.trekcore.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=109
also, towards the bottom of the page there...

http://movies.trekcore.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=109&page=2
the 8th screenshot there as well...

in fact, here are all the screenshots from the movie lol :)
http://movies.trekcore.com/gallery/index.php?cat=8&page=1


also, i dont know if this sketch would help, but i figured i'd toss it up here also...  (click to enlarge)
(http://img10.picsplace.to/11/thumbs/refit-bridge.jpg) (http://img11.picsplace.to/img.php?file=img10/11/refit-bridge.jpg)
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: blaXXer on July 25, 2006, 09:06:13 AM
nice find there...
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Glenn on July 26, 2006, 03:47:37 PM
Thats a mighty fine mesh LC, especially like the steps near the Captain Chair. Can't wait for this bridge to be released. :D
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Revan999 on August 03, 2006, 05:16:55 PM
Very nice, hope to see this in game soon :P
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: LJ on August 04, 2006, 07:18:23 AM
Outstanding!  :D
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: MYar on August 04, 2006, 10:04:14 AM
You know there was 1 thing i always disliked on this bridge and that was how dark it was during the movie, glad you kept that out.

Great Model ,great texture. just a great bridge i love it.
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: MickJo on August 04, 2006, 10:23:28 AM
Quote from: MYar
You know there was 1 thing i always disliked on this bridge and that was how dark it was during the movie, glad you kept that out.

Great Model ,great texture. just a great bridge i love it.

I thought they were going to be changed, it was a little too dark but its canon...
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Legacy on August 04, 2006, 10:41:07 AM
It is going to changed.
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: MickJo on August 04, 2006, 11:02:55 AM
Quote from: Legacy
It is going to changed.

great, it would look better like it did in Generations, also are the seats at the side of the bridge gonna change?.
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: BCDS on August 04, 2006, 12:37:32 PM
Thats absolutely stunning LC.

Will you be doing a seperate version of the normal galaxy bridge in the same style? because from the SS, thats to die for  8)
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: blaXXer on August 04, 2006, 01:28:17 PM
you don't actually ask, don't you?
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: BCDS on August 05, 2006, 03:52:10 AM
I'm not make a demand or a request.

I'm asking a simple valid question as to whether there is the standard galaxy version of the aussome bridge. As it does not appear in any stickied topic, i'll take it as a no, however, i'd still like to know, which is why i asked the question.

 :evil:
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Dante on August 05, 2006, 04:37:29 PM
Exceptionally realistic for something that is Bridge Commander compatible. Great job using luminous polygons ;)
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Rat Boy on August 05, 2006, 09:51:01 PM
Excellent, excellent work.  Reminds me of when I sat in the captain's chair of the bridge of the Ent-D at the Star Trek Experience in Las Vegas a couple weeks ago.
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Striker on August 06, 2006, 07:56:27 AM
Great work Legacy!

Can?t wait to kick Lursa?s and B?Etor?s  a..  on this bridge !!!

 :lol:
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Sandtrooper on August 06, 2006, 04:34:59 PM
One hell of a trippin bridge! :mrgreen:
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Jogi6 on September 02, 2006, 03:18:39 AM
This is the best bridge ever, and your's is really beautiful, I hardly can wait this divine day when it vill be announced.
Super excellent work.
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Tomalak on September 02, 2006, 10:40:58 AM
When it comes around, would it be possible to make this the default Galaxy bridge?
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: AndrewJ on September 02, 2006, 10:41:09 AM
Once again brilliant work.
Title: BLOODY AMAZING!!!!!
Post by: Capt. Beaver on September 07, 2006, 09:19:51 PM
Kudos to you! Youve finally recreated the bridge ive longed after for a while! :P
Please release a beta.
Ohh if its not to much trouble could you like create an alternate file to really darken the bridge to "Yesterdays Enterprise" setting? :P
I would understand if its to much trouble as a fellow modder its a pain to change files to suit someone, so in final
Release a Beta ASAP :D
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Mark on September 08, 2006, 03:53:29 AM
a beta is still a long way off.
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: starfleetadmiral on September 24, 2006, 12:57:58 AM
well that sucks. I've waited for some time for this bridge, and was hoping it would be released before Legacy was, as Legacy will be taking up much of my time when it is released Mid-October.
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: AndrewJ on September 24, 2006, 03:38:01 AM
STBC will live long behond Legacy's release.
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: cpthooker on September 24, 2006, 05:56:00 AM
BC has much more to offer than legacy ;)
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: AndrewJ on September 24, 2006, 07:51:15 AM
Quote from: cpthooker
BC has much more to offer than legacy ;)


Yes it has the USS Mantis and the upcoming Mantis Bridge.

Oh and ME  :D  :lol:  :wink:  :roll:
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Tuskin38 on September 24, 2006, 01:10:05 PM
Quote from: starfleetadmiral
well that sucks. I've waited for some time for this bridge, and was hoping it would be released before Legacy was, as Legacy will be taking up much of my time when it is released Mid-October.




Actually Leagcys erlease date is Nov 7th :P
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: starfleetadmiral on September 24, 2006, 06:38:48 PM
I've emailed Bethesda, and they said they are planning a mid-October release. :P
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: JimmyB76 on September 24, 2006, 07:01:20 PM
that's good for Legacy...

back on topic, shall we? :)
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: starfleetadmiral on September 24, 2006, 11:39:30 PM
Yes, sorry. So is there a planned target for a beta release of this baby?
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: AndrewJ on September 24, 2006, 11:43:13 PM
Quote from: starfleetadmiral
Yes, sorry. So is there a planned target for a beta release of this baby?


Be done when it is done you cannot rush perfection.
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Revan999 on September 24, 2006, 11:50:47 PM
Quote from: AndrewJ
Quote from: starfleetadmiral
Yes, sorry. So is there a planned target for a beta release of this baby?


Be done when it is done you cannot rush perfection.


You can try and hope it works :D

I'm joking , but really I love anything to do with the galaxy class so you know I will be waiting on this :)
Title: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: AndrewJ on September 25, 2006, 12:57:36 AM
Quote from: Revan999
Quote from: AndrewJ
Quote from: starfleetadmiral
Yes, sorry. So is there a planned target for a beta release of this baby?


Be done when it is done you cannot rush perfection.


You can try and hope it works :D

I'm joking , but really I love anything to do with the galaxy class so you know I will be waiting on this :)


I agree I have the late TNG bridge and use it alot :D

This will make a nice addition.
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Scotchy on March 07, 2007, 04:51:29 AM
It's about time! ;P
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Legacy on March 07, 2007, 05:27:31 AM
It's about time! ;P

Hey Scotchy, nice to see you around again.
For an update on this one, check the Excalibur mod teaser. ;)
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: bsilver2988 on March 10, 2007, 03:48:35 PM
the bridge looks amazing in the trailer.   one tiny little nit-pick in noticed was that the back alert status panels didnt switch to red.  again...a tiny little nit-pick, and i'm sure you're on top of it...just thought i'd put it out there.
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: JimmyB76 on March 10, 2007, 04:51:17 PM
one tiny little nit-pick in noticed was that the back alert status panels didnt switch to red.
it's not finished yet lol  i'm sure that will be taken care of; after all the current Late TNG Galaxy Bridge does, so i'm sure the Gen Gal Bridge will too... :)
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Mark on March 11, 2007, 05:51:05 AM
the bridge looks amazing in the trailer.   one tiny little nit-pick in noticed was that the back alert status panels didnt switch to red.  again...a tiny little nit-pick, and i'm sure you're on top of it...just thought i'd put it out there.

havent scripted it yet, usually we finish animating the crew before worrying on stuff like that ;)
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Legacy on March 11, 2007, 08:56:01 AM
havent scripted it yet, usually we finish animating the crew before worrying on stuff like that ;)

Isn't that what we get for advertising a WIP? lol.
It'll still take a bit of time guys.
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: AndrewJ on March 11, 2007, 10:04:54 AM
I am 100% sure it will be well worh the wait. 
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: bsilver2988 on March 11, 2007, 12:03:06 PM
aww legacy...i didnt mean to criticize.  i completely and totally appreciate the WIP movie.  i just kinda thought that part of the purpose of posting WIP's was to open it up to other's opinions and observations.  i think it's amazing and totally worth the wait.  keep it up man.
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Legacy on March 11, 2007, 01:21:47 PM
aww legacy...i didnt mean to criticize.  i completely and totally appreciate the WIP movie.  i just kinda thought that part of the purpose of posting WIP's was to open it up to other's opinions and observations.  i think it's amazing and totally worth the wait.  keep it up man.

I know you didn't mean.. i was simply joking.
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Jogi6 on April 05, 2007, 06:25:10 AM
Can you give us any update, only minor one.
Pleas.
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Mark on April 05, 2007, 07:13:01 AM
OK, i animated the front stations yesterday, saffi and felix are being difficult as ever.
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: crazyhid on April 05, 2007, 09:22:59 AM
i dont actually like the galaxy bridge too much, but u have now made me a fan, oustanding work Lc, u are on Fire the now
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: henrie85 on April 14, 2007, 08:59:22 PM
thank god ive been waiting for this bridge for so long caint wait to try it out in bc and again thanks in advance this bridge makes more sense than the old in bridge commander 8)
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: [UFP] Oda on April 30, 2007, 09:20:33 AM
When is this bridge going to be released?
It is going to be included into the final version of Kobayashi Maru?
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: JimmyB76 on April 30, 2007, 09:38:34 AM
When is this bridge going to be released?
please never ever ever ask that of any mod...

It is going to be included into the final version of Kobayashi Maru?
as far as i know, no...
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: FekLeyr Targ on May 01, 2007, 12:07:06 PM
please never ever ever ask that of any mod...

But why, Jimmy?

A little bit silver walls on the Bridge wouldn't be so bad.
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: MLeo on May 01, 2007, 12:12:24 PM
It's called netiquette (or netiquete, not sure ATM, and spell check doesn't appear to be working).

Mostly, because the real answer to: "when is it done?" is: "When it's done.".
And modders tend to become a bit grumpy when it keeps having to be said.

There is another aspect to it when it comes to bridges.
The bridge modders we have are currently the only bridge modders there are.
So, an additional feeling would be: "Why do you care when it's done? We can stop right now and it will never be done. Be glad that we are doing this." but only after answering it after the gazillioned time.

To be the only ones that can do it puts a bit of extra pressure on your shoulders.

Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: 1701-E on May 01, 2007, 03:27:13 PM
But why, Jimmy?

I know I'm not Jimmy but the reason you don't ask that, is due to the fact that it is seen as rude within the community.
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Mark on May 01, 2007, 04:07:01 PM
ok lets get this back on topic
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Legacy on May 01, 2007, 04:54:28 PM
please never ever ever ask that of any mod...
as far as i know, no...

Yes, the answer is no.
It was not an easily taken decision, but we agreed that the bridges need to worked during the entire excalibur development, but yet, they are not top priority right now, so we are concentrated developing some of the new "WOW-features" that will make you guys have fun when playing it, and letting some of the well stabilished and easy to implement stuff for when we get the core done.

Some months yet ahead before it's done and out.
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: coolbreeze74 on August 23, 2007, 09:36:41 PM
When is the bridge being released? Can't wait!  :?: :) Soon?
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Jb06 on August 23, 2007, 09:45:01 PM
Do you guys ever read the post before?!?!?!

NEVER EVER ASK FOR A RELEASE DATE!!!!
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Darkthunder on August 24, 2007, 02:31:24 AM
When is the bridge being released? Can't wait!  :?: :) Soon?

Jb06 is correct, however i'll add with a "3D Games" quote:

Quote from: 3D Games
When it's done!

It's really not all that difficult to do some reading on the forums, or using the search feature before making a post such as this.
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: JimmyB76 on August 24, 2007, 08:09:39 AM
LC, Mark, or Sean can unlock this thread if or when they have something to report...
coolbreeze74 - do not ask for release dates or updates of any mod! 
and take some time and effort to actually read a thread before posting in it!
Title: Re: Generations Galaxy Bridge [WIP]
Post by: Legacy on August 24, 2007, 08:18:50 AM
One more thing to add to the cat's post:

However we understand you're attempting to help, the task of moderating posts should fall over the moderators only.
Please refrain yourselves from doing so in the future.
Moderators watch over all threads and one will surely reach it and post whatever it needs to be posted to.