Author Topic: DJ Curtis WIPs - New WIP Page 9 - 3 New Ships @ BCF (Read 21407 times)

007bashir · « **Reply #80 on:** March 03, 2012, 04:23:54 AM »

that blueish paint scheme goes abit along with your excelsior-A. What happend to that anyway (just curious)

TheConstable6 · « **Reply #81 on:** March 22, 2012, 04:01:23 PM »

I'm also curious...what happened to the re-envisioned Eximius?

It seems like real life has got gotten ahold of DJ!

Joe · « **Reply #82 on:** March 24, 2012, 09:23:59 PM »

Are we looking at bump maps too? Or is all that definition from geometry? What kind of poly count are we looking at here?

-Joe

TheConstable6 · « **Reply #83 on:** March 24, 2012, 09:33:55 PM »

Sadly true bump mapping is not possible in Bridge Commander...if you're curious about bump mapping I suggest you look at DJ's Galaxy WIP from a few years ago, it's around here somewhere, as it shows both non-bump-mapped and bump-mapped Galaxies (they're beautiful too

) and the first Century 5 years ago came in at 23k polies IIRC (I think that's what Adonis said,) but DJ has said that as he improves as a modeler he can do more with less so it's quite possible that this model will come in at less than that. Hope that helps

Joe · « **Reply #84 on:** March 24, 2012, 09:46:38 PM »

Thanks for the reply. What about using specular maps to simulate bump mapping? Are there any limitations on shader types, like anisotropic?

-Joe

FarShot · « **Reply #85 on:** March 24, 2012, 10:02:08 PM »

I don't know about shaders, but here's pseudo bump mapping using specular maps.

http://bc-central.net/forums/index.php/topic,9034.0.html

TheConstable6 · « **Reply #86 on:** March 24, 2012, 10:13:56 PM »

Here's something (again Galaxy class) that might help you out - http://bridgecommander.filefront.com/file/PYCHO_SNS_Galaxy_Retext;70907

These textures still look great today, with similar specular work, etc. if you wanna have a look.

DJ Curtis · « **Reply #87 on:** March 31, 2012, 12:18:36 AM »

I still have all my WIPs, including the Eximius and Excelsior. I'll get them out eventually.

And, because I like to be cryptic now and then...

FarShot · « **Reply #88 on:** March 31, 2012, 01:10:22 AM »

Uhh... a new Galaxy class? What's wrong with the old one?

Lionus · « **Reply #89 on:** March 31, 2012, 03:16:46 AM »

I'm gonna vote for Galaxy X Dreadnought.

mckinneyc · « **Reply #90 on:** March 31, 2012, 08:06:06 AM »

Please be a New Orleans class starship

JimmyB76 · « **Reply #91 on:** March 31, 2012, 09:24:11 AM »

Quote from: Lionus on March 31, 2012, 03:16:46 AM

I'm gonna vote for Galaxy X Dreadnought.

please no...

Quote from: mckinneyc on March 31, 2012, 08:06:06 AM

Please be a New Orleans class starship

please yes

Killallewoks · « **Reply #92 on:** March 31, 2012, 09:27:35 AM »

Quote from: mckinneyc on March 31, 2012, 08:06:06 AM

Please be a New Orleans class starship

This but my gut says no.

CptBenSisko · « **Reply #93 on:** March 31, 2012, 10:37:38 AM »

looks to be a season 1 galaxy judging by the deflector..but the shape seems off..but that could be because its zoomed so close.. Can't wait either way..

TheConstable6 · « **Reply #94 on:** March 31, 2012, 12:01:47 PM »

Quote from: Lionus on March 31, 2012, 03:16:46 AM

I'm gonna vote for Galaxy X Dreadnought.

DJ Curtis · « **Reply #95 on:** March 31, 2012, 01:16:17 PM »

Yeah, it's a new Galaxy Class. I might consider doing the Galaxy X with it. I don't really think there's anything wrong with my old one, it's just that the Galaxy Class is a barometer for me. I like to test myself against it. We'll see. I've also got an Enterprise F on the go from STO. Just gotta get those nacelles and pylons figured out. There's also a Galaxy refit I tinkered with a while back.. Don't know if it will ever make it to the game but I thought I'd show you guys anyway.

Captain_D · « **Reply #96 on:** March 31, 2012, 01:16:53 PM »

Like the rest, I would love a DJ New Orleans. Absolutely love the mesh. To have that close a shot and what you can see look so smooth.

Hopefully we see all these in game someday. Nice job on the "Whale" (as a guy in my fleet calls it) from STO. Didn't like the design at first, but after finally unlocking my Anniversary version and flying it a bit, It is a nice design. Man, it really turns slow though,

Awesome stuff as always.

EDIT:

The refit is cool, just the dish may need to have a new look. The split looks odd to me. Maybe if it was thinner, the way it is now sort of overpowering if you know what I mean. Just my opinion anyway.

FarShot · « **Reply #97 on:** March 31, 2012, 01:30:26 PM »

Dang it, DJ. I hate it when you keep us out of the loop.

Shadowknight1 · « **Reply #98 on:** March 31, 2012, 01:30:38 PM »

WOW. Are you sure you didn't rip that model out of STO?

And DJ, I think now that Galaxy Refit HAS to make it to BC, that is fantastic looking.

mckinneyc · « **Reply #99 on:** March 31, 2012, 01:32:28 PM »

I am liking everything DJ but thing the Galaxy refit needs to be refined more. Too many additions spoiling the smoothness of her lines I think

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