Any way to improve ship appearances in the tactical mode?

[Vexx]

I've been looking around for just a texture and/or model pack or something for the default ships in the game. I've noticed quite a few people here seem to modify the game to have different stats on ships, but I'm just looking for some improved graphics, while retaining the old stats. Thanks for any help.

[Mad78]

Depends what you want to modifiy.

If you want to change things on the tactical display: I sugjest you download mask's guide on making models (it is in the download area of the site).

Otherwise try downloading ressource hacker and Rebed. There are also good tutorals on th site. Or juste post your questions here and we can try to answer them

[Jahled]

M78's right. With resource hacker it is possible to modify the starfield for example; the the game's engine stops at 256 colours, so don't expect any Homeworld backdrops.

 

If you go to the downloads section of this site you'll find a whole host of model replacements; most of which are simply awesome.

[Texas_Fett]

I'll echo Mad and Jahled, except to add that you won't find new models for all of the original ships. However, there ARE some excellent replacements which are more 'canon' than the originals.

 

You're out of luck finding new models for: (off the top of my head)

Bulwark Battlecruiser (the XWA model could be altered for Rebellion, though. Ask the_mask for more details)

Bulk Cruiser (for the time being)

Assault Frigate (for the time being)

Gallofree (Rebel) Medium Transport

Liberator Cruiser

CC-9600 Cruiser

CC-7700 Frigate

Imperial Escort Carrier (soon to be remedied, right Mask? )

Interdictor Cruiser

Galleon

Star Galleon

Assault Transport

 

But, like I said, there are some drool-worthy replacement ships! Check out Mask's website, download the tutorial, and then any models you want. You can find links to his site in the 'links' section of the site here, or just find one of his posts and click on the 'WWW' button at the bottom.

[Cain]

I've been looking around for just a texture and/or model pack or something for the default ships in the game. I've noticed quite a few people here seem to modify the game to have different stats on ships, but I'm just looking for some improved graphics, while retaining the old stats. Thanks for any help.

 

 

Well in the dowload TC area there is a TC with new 3D fighters and ship textures corected. They are all included in a simple file to be copy/paste....you don't need to work on each of them. Also the ships can be easly considered Rebellion like....just that the stats are different but you could fix this problem by reloadeing the cards in different places the Tactical.dll is the one you seek