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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Blackavaar wrote: »

    Nice crew you got there. For a sec I was like, "Hey! How did you get a Benzite BOff?" Then I realized that it must be an Alien. Nice mock-up. You got the Moxeh!:

    I was thinking it would be nice to work up a set of cross faction alien templates that replicate as many of the current races as are out there. KDF/FED versions of Benzites, Vulcans, Cardassians, Humans, etc.

    Wanna help me with it?
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    jennjahn wrote: »
    I was thinking it would be nice to work up a set of cross faction alien templates that replicate as many of the current races as are out there. KDF/FED versions of Benzites, Vulcans, Cardassians, Humans, etc.

    Wanna help me with it?

    Sure. I've already got quite a few saved for one side or the other. Let me know what you need and I'll see if I got it.

    :cool:
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Is there anyway that you can think of to recreate the mirror universe uniforms from Shattered Universe?
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    You know, considering that Q is in a semi-permanent location till next week, it might be a good idea to recreate the clothes of an omnipotent being... sans the hat and necklace.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    jennjahn wrote: »
    I was thinking it would be nice to work up a set of cross faction alien templates that replicate as many of the current races as are out there. KDF/FED versions of Benzites, Vulcans, Cardassians, Humans, etc.

    Wanna help me with it?

    There are several here: http://www.stoacademy.com/guides/alien/
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Felderburg wrote: »

    That is a great start--though they are missing the fed female emh and both genders of the klink side emhs.

    What I'm thinking would be a series of alien templates that would allow you the creation of alien lookalikes of the playable races for both factions

    Andorian
    Bajoran
    Benzite
    Betazoid
    Bolian
    Human
    Lethean*
    Nausicaan*
    Orion
    Saurian
    Trill
    Vulcan
    *Not sure if these are makeable in creator

    Now some races can't be replicated
    Gorn

    Some races are C-Store locked and can't be replicated
    Caitian
    Ferengi
    Pakled

    There is a final grey area in that there are some C-Store races that _might_ be able to be replicated
    Klingon
    Liberated Borg (Federation Side Female Only, with unlocked Seven of Nine Costume)
    Rigelian
    Tellarite

    This last category is where we could get in trouble, there is a legitimate reason for a Klingon faction to want to create an alien klingon, but on the fed side it would be moreso that the powers that be might interprate it as a means of folks using it to get around buying a fed klingon.

    This is perhaps a subject for another thread, but I think they should bundle the races into packs.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    jennjahn wrote: »
    That is a great start--though they are missing the fed female emh and both genders of the klink side emhs.

    What I'm thinking would be a series of alien templates that would allow you the creation of alien lookalikes of the playable races for both factions

    Andorian
    Bajoran
    Benzite
    Betazoid
    Bolian
    Human
    Lethean*
    Nausicaan*
    Orion
    Saurian
    Trill
    Vulcan
    *Not sure if these are makeable in creator

    Now some races can't be replicated
    Gorn

    Some races are C-Store locked and can't be replicated
    Caitian
    Ferengi
    Pakled

    There is a final grey area in that there are some C-Store races that _might_ be able to be replicated
    Klingon
    Liberated Borg (Federation Side Female Only, with unlocked Seven of Nine Costume)
    Rigelian
    Tellarite

    This last category is where we could get in trouble, there is a legitimate reason for a Klingon faction to want to create an alien klingon, but on the fed side it would be moreso that the powers that be might interprate it as a means of folks using it to get around buying a fed klingon.

    This is perhaps a subject for another thread, but I think they should bundle the races into packs.

    I'd like to see some of the TOS movie races to be creatable too - I don't think any of them would be popular enough to sell but fans might enjoy making them (Isuppose a pack might sell if cheap enough) . Rhaandarites and Deltans should easy to mimic visually but groovier ones like Zaranites (sort of ferengi with small ears and a face mask), Betelgeusians, and Arcturians are a bit more out there. Also am I the only one who thinks the Saurians look nothing like the movie versions? They need a new or more flexible head mesh that lets you position larger eyes more on the side of the head and more of a wide-mouthed beak.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    You know, considering that Q is in a semi-permanent location till next week, it might be a good idea to recreate the clothes of an omnipotent being... sans the hat and necklace.

    As it so happened I was already working on it. I first did the best mock-up I could of the Q robe from TNG, then I started on the in-game costume Q Jr. wears. Both have also been added to the Special section of the Off Duty Uniform Guide.

    Q
    Q Jr.

    Enjoy!


    :cool:
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Is there anyway that you can think of to recreate the mirror universe uniforms from Shattered Universe?

    It's been a while since I played that and all the screens I can find online are of space battles. Do you happen to have any shots of those uniforms I can work from?

    :cool:
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Would you be willing to make guides for the Bajoran robes (sans hood)? They are different for males & females. I made a female version on my VA, it works pretty well in the lighting of the Temple, but it would be cool to see a male version too.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Felderburg wrote: »
    Would you be willing to make guides for the Bajoran robes (sans hood)? They are different for males & females. I made a female version on my VA, it works pretty well in the lighting of the Temple, but it would be cool to see a male version too.

    Sure, I'll check it out.

    :cool:
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Blackavaar wrote: »
    As it so happened I was already working on it. I first did the best mock-up I could of the Q robe from TNG, then I started on the in-game costume Q Jr. wears. Both have also been added to the Special section of the Off Duty Uniform Guide.

    Q
    Q Jr.

    Enjoy!


    :cool:

    Nice. Now cryptic needs to release the hat and necklace.

    Can you say special unlock for those who had an active account during the 1 year anniversary?

    Come on Cryptic, you know you want some mortal Qs running around.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Well done on the Q's, Blackavaar! Wasn't there a fleet at one time, called the QQ Continuum? :rolleyes: I see a fleet uniform in the making. :p
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    At long last the DS9 - MU Off Duty wear guides are here!

    These have been added to the Mirror Universe Uniform Guide.
    A link has been added to the Off Duty Uniform Guide as well, since they are created using mostly Off Duty options

    Bashir
    Brunt
    Ezri
    Jadzia
    KIra
    Kira Formal
    O'Brien
    Odo
    Quark
    Sisko

    I hope you all like them. Enjoy!


    :cool:
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Okay, for those who have been waiting I apologize for this taking me so long, but I have at last revised the Canon Starship Listing in order to address your concerns. I wanted to make sure it was as accurate as possible. So, I did a whole lot of digging to make sure everything was listed correctly.

    A Canon Bridges listing has also been added per player requests. This will show players which bridges are closest to fitting with their actual canon counterparts. While some of these may not actually be canon, they give that canon feeling when used with the proper ships.

    Both of these have been added in wallpaper form for your convenience.

    Canon Starship Listing

    Canon Bridges Listing

    Hopefully you will find the new Canon Starship Listing much more accurate. If anyone feels I've made any further mistakes please let me know so I can correct them.

    Enjoy!


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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    I assume "logic refit" means they're the STO version of a different ship?

    On my graphics settings, the canon look can usually be achieved with no pattern, and a light grey. I'll take a look though, since it's been a while since I've not used colors.

    Fantastic work as usual.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Felderburg wrote: »
    I assume "logic refit" means they're the STO version of a different ship?

    On my graphics settings, the canon look can usually be achieved with no pattern, and a light grey. I'll take a look though, since it's been a while since I've not used colors.

    Fantastic work as usual.

    Yes, Logic Refits are Starships that while not being canon can be reasonably assumed to be within canon progression over the 30 years between the time of the series and films and that of the game. In other words, if the series and films had continued to evolve over the 30 years leading up to the game, these are refits that might have been created for them.

    Thanks, Feld!


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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    I like that they are wallpapers mate, but I have a slight problem, the text is a little bit too small for me, I can just about read them, otherwise, very good work on here mate, I keep comming back looking for stuff

    Oh and sticky?
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Good list. You forgot to lime the "Canon" next to the Constitution class and if you increased the font size by 1 or 2 points it'd be much more legible, though I don't how much that would mess with your alignment.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    I'll see what I can do about the font size guys. The Bridge one should be easy but the Ship Listing might be a little troublesome. Thanks.

    :cool:
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Okay, I've made the modifications. I increased the overall font size to 10 point on the Starship Listing. That's about as large as I can go without totally reworking the layout. The Bridge Listing overall font has been increased to 12 point. Hopefully this makes them both more easily readable. Let me know if it's still too small.

    :cool:
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    What about the NX-01 on the Canon Starships list? It has multiple window and material choices, but is unlisted.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    gamerngeek wrote: »
    What about the NX-01 on the Canon Starships list? It has multiple window and material choices, but is unlisted.

    Doh! And I've been watching a lot of Enterprise recently too. Thanks for pointing that out. I'll add it to the listing ASAP.

    :cool:
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Fantastic. Much easier to read now. Thanks for all your work!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    The Canon Starship Listing has been updated to include the NX-01 Replica. I apologize for the previous oversight.

    The Canon Bridges Listing has also been updated to include the Standard Klingon bridge Kahless, obtained by reaching the rank of Captain. If anyone knows which bridge is rewarded for General rank please let me know and I'll add it to the list. I'm still a ways off from General myself.


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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Fantastic. Much easier to read now. Thanks for all your work!

    No problem, man.

    :cool:
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    Thanks man! Glad to have a one stop shop for all my uniforming whims!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    I tried making the Federation Mercenary 1 uniform, but the ingame version looks very grey compared to the one on the picture. Did you make the colors darker on the picture?
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    That is because ingame defaults, on mine anyway to 120% brightness, so the colours here always look a little darker than they do ingame

    Its odd, but something you live with after gaming for years.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2011
    You might want to fix the uniforms changed in the recent patch. Such as the DS9/VOY uniform. :)

    Keep up the awesome work Mr. Blackavaar. I'm using the game for a mini Star Trek Episode and I love having perfectly canon uniforms.
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