Author Topic: WIP of TheUnknown - The Akula (mk II) (Read 106535 times)

Billz · « **Reply #160 on:** October 24, 2009, 04:47:00 PM »

Both. ;)

Dalek · « **Reply #161 on:** October 24, 2009, 04:48:48 PM »

I'd go with Option 3, "Neither. Release both on BC Files".

It still means they'll be made. It just seems unfair to confine them to one community.

X_TheUnknown_X · « **Reply #162 on:** October 25, 2009, 10:13:13 AM »

Akula's now textured, hardpointed and ingame!
There's just one problem now: I can't find the Engine Warm-up script. I know that it can be done with MVAM, but that means I need two HPs, two models, the fact you have to talk to Saffi every time you want to warp and that you can warp while the engines are tuned off. I've heard that this Mod will allow you to turn the engines on to 'Warp Mode' automatically when you want to warp. I have KM1.0 installed, but I can't find the mod there.

Can anyone tell me the Filename of the script (if it comes with KM1.0), or what the name of the Mod is called on BCFiles? If I can get that working, the Akula should be ready for beta testing by next week.

EDIT: I've been looking around and I've spotted that the Skinning and Damaging tool allows you to swap textures. I can't get this to work (even after following the readme, and using BCUT), let alone finding out how to swap the textures for Warp Mode.

teleguy · « **Reply #163 on:** October 25, 2009, 05:08:26 PM »

IIRC the warmup script is called AdonisTMPWarp located in scripts\custom\techs.

Lionus · « **Reply #164 on:** October 25, 2009, 05:16:30 PM »

"Adonis"..? :wtf you're not serious.. atleast I hope so.

Bones · « **Reply #165 on:** October 25, 2009, 05:22:46 PM »

Quote from: Lionus on October 25, 2009, 05:16:30 PM

"Adonis"..? :wtf you're not serious.. atleast I hope so.

what's so strange in naming mod/script after it's creator/co-creator's nickname :wtf in this case Adonis was co-creator IIRC :roll

Quote from: teleguy on October 25, 2009, 05:08:26 PM

IIRC the warmup script is called AdonisTMPWarp located in scripts\custom\techs.

Although I have it (got it for my Constitution Refit v2 project), I'm not sure if it comes with KM... can't find it in clean KM install

X_TheUnknown_X · « **Reply #166 on:** October 25, 2009, 05:38:30 PM »

Thanks teleguy ;) ! I found the warmup script in Adonis' Akyazi + Oberth ship packs, and I'm starting to get my head round them now. Hopefully, I can get them working by tomorrow.

X_TheUnknown_X · « **Reply #167 on:** October 27, 2009, 03:13:13 PM »

Hate to double-post, but...

While I continue to resolve the problems with the Warm Up script, I've begun work on the Terran Empire version of the Akula: the I.S.S. Phobos, named after the Greek God of Fear and Despair. The registy, NCC-1877 is the year in which Mars' moon, Phobos, was discovered. As I promised, it isn't just a yellow paint job, I've altered the hull colouring, the markings are all going to be different and when I get to the HPs, the ship will be more powerful in battle, but less maneuverable and with poor sensors.

Images removed

Bones · « **Reply #168 on:** October 27, 2009, 03:56:56 PM »

Looking great just one nit pick - regs and phaser banks on dorsal saucer is missaligned (according to Constitution refit saucer) I've made a schematic of how it should look like, red is the way your regs and phaser banks are alligned, green is how it should look like properly. Other than that rhey all look very good, clean textures and that ventral neck looks far better than mine ;)

X_TheUnknown_X · « **Reply #169 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:12:00 AM »

The registry error has been fixed, as well as the Warp Warmup problem

. This means that the Akula is fully functional now! I'll start .zip-ing it later and I'll probaly be asking for some Beta testers soon (I'm taking no risks this time, this Akula is going to work 100% properly :argh: ).
Also, the Poll is now closed - and from popular vote, both the Terran Empire and the Dominion war refit variants will be released to BCFiles. Finally, if anyone can think of a name for the Dominion War refit Akula, please suggest it.

Anyway, here's the usual supply of pics to show off:

Dalek · « **Reply #170 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:23:59 AM »

Looks absolutely beautiful Unknown.

As for a name for the Dommie refit...well, the Akula is a Russian class of submarine, so perhaps you could call the Domie version after one of the actual Akula submarines? Such as Vepr (Wild Boar), Gepard (Cheetah) and Nepar (???).

Just a 21st Century idea.

King Class Scout · « **Reply #171 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:55:57 AM »

or pull a bad gag and call it Widowmaker.

my brain is telling me to put a name on it that just screams "i am gonna kick your ass from here to Borg Space"

Lionus · « **Reply #172 on:** October 28, 2009, 12:20:31 PM »

Hmmm.. USS Harpy, USS Behemoth, USS Ares, USS Mannerheim ( his tactics did stop Soviet Union from invading Finland successfully.. TWICE.)

Also, I volunteer as beta tester

I love to test the latest toys. the problem is, KM doesn't have too many ships that would be equal with Akula Class, since the ships of KM are hardpointed towards Dom War.. but that's why you did the DW refit. :evil

Bones · « **Reply #173 on:** October 28, 2009, 12:45:41 PM »

She's damn epic. I love that design ;) have a cookie

Lionus · « **Reply #174 on:** October 28, 2009, 01:03:15 PM »

indeed. *cookies away*

captain_obvious · « **Reply #175 on:** October 28, 2009, 01:28:28 PM »

What about naming it after a western submarine class?
How's about Swiftsure after the Royal Navy sub?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiftsure_class_submarine

Billz · « **Reply #176 on:** October 28, 2009, 07:50:19 PM »

Name suggestion: USS Miyagi

I can't wait for this one X_TheUnknown_X.

KrrKs · « **Reply #177 on:** October 29, 2009, 11:20:47 AM »

Gepard would really fit as name imo. Can't wait to DL this beauty!

X_TheUnknown_X · « **Reply #178 on:** October 29, 2009, 01:46:12 PM »

Thanks for all the positive comments so far

!

I've uploaded a Beta version to FileFront, so if anyone wants to beta test the Akula, please PM me. I would like to hear any thoughts you have on the Akula so I can fine tune her for public release.
In other news, the Terran Empire variant is nearly textured, I'm just adding some faint scratches, burns and fatigue marks to the hull, unlike the USS Akula (who has the just-out-of-drydock look) the ISS Phobos will look to have been representing the Empire for some time.

Also, to Lionus: consider your volunteer for Beta tester accepted.

Lionus · « **Reply #179 on:** October 30, 2009, 10:20:03 AM »

review PM'd.

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Author Topic: WIP of TheUnknown - The Akula (mk II) (Read 106535 times)