Re: Dark Empire SPG

[Lord_of_the_Sith]

Umf. We always have to wait for a ship or two. I can't understand why not only convert the models and them make them public. This would prevent the same ships in every mod around not to mention the fact that anyone could add the ships he likes.

[jedi_consulor]

I generally agree. But its up to the modeller thats doing the conversions - it seems modellers who are doing the conversions want to keep them for their public mods. The un converted model by evile jedi I am unsure of what his policy was. I think he said for public or private use on these models.

 

Its really down to the guy doing the conversion and whether he wants to just give the models to the community. Like KOF did when he did some conversions.

 

I just can't see this happening though I'm afraid because I think the very idea of why models are being done the way they are is to try and make that model unique to their game. Although this hasn't worked at all at this time. Were still getting several mods all with converted warlords models in them that have the same unit in this mod,.. that mod.

 

I agree it would have just been simple for some guy to do the conversions, give them to the community and let people use them the way they want to in their mods. Public or private. The model themselves were done by Evile Jedi anyway but its just a question on the modeller wanting to share his work or not at the case usually is.

[Kelathin]

DARK EMPIRE SPG.

Dark Empire SPG is hosting a grand competition with many types of entries. All entries are encourage and all modders encouraged to come. The Grand Prize is Dark Empire I and Dark Empire II comics and private section on the Dark Empire SPG forums to see previews of Dark Empire. All entries become public use and anyone can use their creations for public or private use. There are 4 categories and you are allowed to apply 3 individual entries per category, any extras will not be graded and just open to public usage. 4 categories are Xml based mods, Concept art, Reskinned units, and finally Models. I hope many of you will enter and try to raise this community standards so that everyone can enjoy your work. All entries are encouraged. Post your work on Any DE thread or on our forums, and one of the judges will pick it up.

 

This is an excellent chance for everyone to show their stuff. If, you've always doubted you could be on a large mod team, like AoSW or LoW, show your stuff, and let everyone appreciate your skills. I can't make promises, but I can tell you, The large teams will be looking at your work, maybe they'll want you. We're all looking for some fresh blood.

 

Come participate in Dark Empire SPG competition. Remember This isn't for Dark Empire SPG.

 

This is for YOU.

 

Minor notifications:

Please note all work must be yours except for the xml based mods which can use models and reskins from other sources as long as your provide carbon copy of original authors permission, allowing them to become free release. We will not accept any ported materials from outside games and if another member notices your stealing and can prove it, you shall be disqualified and cannot participate any longer. Any open source models, such as Warlords are considered to be reskin entries. Mod Team members are not allowed to submit their work unless they have Mod-Leader permission.

 

Sincerely,

Kelathin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non competition reply:

@Jedi Consular: I take your words to heart. Dark Empire will free release most everything at our release.  Some models will remain DE only, we are pretty darn friendly people. Our mod has had mostly conversions, but we will have alot more of our own with every Release. It's important for you to know that reason we didn't come out september like we planned too, was because roskov and I talked about this and wanted the mod done right. We're adding deathclones, breakoffs, sound, planets, many units. We're just working as hard as we can to get this release. This competion is the beginning of an update yet to come.

[Lord_of_the_Sith]

Thx Consulor. That's exactly what I wanted to say.

By now most people is used to mod EAW. A little XML coding is enough to make most models work.

Having the EJ models released to the public would be of benefits for all.

Of course there still could be different types of conversion.I mean the number of Hardpoints( remain close to the stock game number or increase them like in most mods) but this would prevent all mods to be the same or differ for just a bit of things.

For example I always mod released mods because I don't like this or that ship unit or feature.

Having only models would allow people to do unique work.It's my opinion of course.

Most mods like SAU or DE deserve real admiration for their intensive work in relaing excellent models some redone in a real fine and increible way.Other moda like Bail deserve the same for their unique addition.

Of course mixing is more difficult than start adding one by one as things may conflict but of course it may be only my difficulty.

However DE staff keep the good work. I hope to see soon a mini-mod of something like from you soon.

[Kelathin]

Greetings Everyone,

    It's Kelathin once again. Now for those who have stuffed your bellies with food this Thanksgiving, here is something else to be thankful for. We've got a pretty big update coming out for you guys today.

 

New units. We've been collecting them for a while now

-Corellian Destroyer

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/DarkEmpireSPG/corelian.jpg

-Harrow Destroyer

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/DarkEmpireSPG/Harrow-1.jpg

-Hapan

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/DarkEmpireSPG/hapan2.jpg

-Assault bothan cruiser

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/DarkEmpireSPG/BOTHANCruiser.jpg

-mc60

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/DarkEmpireSPG/MC60.jpg

-juggernaut

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/DarkEmpireSPG/jugrend.jpg

-Hyperspace Marauder

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n180/Kelathin/DEmerauder1.jpg

-Luke

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/DarkEmpireSPG/DEFace.png

 

-At-te

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n180/Kelathin/wsatte.jpg

-Starlight intruder(unskinned)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/Dar...ghtIntruder.png

-Px4 mobile command base

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/Dar...ireSPG/DEpx.png

 

MOVING SITE!

We're moving guys. We finally have our own domain and an upgraded forum. This is a much grander step than previously thought possible.

new website

http://www.darkempirespg.com/index.php

 

New forum

http://www.darkempirespg.com/forums/index.php

Our forums will be set up accordingly:

Have to register to see it

After Members post 100 times they become visitors, that unlocks a new part of the forums for them. They can see a special area with updates and can give comments that the team can use to make a better mod.  After another 150 posts Visitors become Patrons and unlock yet a higher section which allows them to see ingame shots, talk with me and other team members, features we've been discussing, offered the occassional beta test slots. At 1000 posts Patrons will unlock a very special part of the forum which, they'll be forced to stay hush hush about it. Unlocked sections don't give any additions to post count so they still need to be active in the main forum to . Hopefully this encourages the few fans out there to be more active and give us some support and give us more ideas on how to make a better mod for you guys.

 

A celebrated treaty.

Dark Empire SPG and Legacy of War are now working together to produce higher quality mods for everyone.  Our two teams have always been pretty friendly due to Foshjedi2004 and their fanastic Leadership. Instead of LoW tackling DE era, Our two teams are working together to produce stronger mods: LoW shall be cannonizing Galatic Civil War and ending at Bilringi while Dark Empire SPG shall take on the Dark Empire time period which leads up to their crowning achievement the Vong War. Each mod team is still it's own fully functional team, but those who care we are Legacy of War: Dark Empire SPG. This partnership will hopefully inspire the community to work together towards a common goal and bring higher quality mods.

 

Recruiting still:

-Looking for Voice actors: We need pilots, stormies, Luke, Leia, Han, Lando

-Just 1 infantry modeler: Need Leia and Clone Emperor!!

-1 to 3 Skinners

-1-2 additional Modelers

-Lua Coders

[Jedi Master Tofu]

wow, exellent models. Lots of detail. Keep up the good work.

[Kelathin]

they don't even have bump maps yet 

[DragonShadow]

nice...

[Kelathin]

are they really? 

[Empireftw]

Im going ot suggust stuff on the at te first it needs shorter front turrents alot sorter and if the back is the same way it will also need to be shortened, and this just might be me but do those "toe" things look weird i think they were suposed to look like that.

[Kelathin]

thanks for feedback, it's a WIP if you notice it's not classified with modeler and such

[Empireftw]

Alright cool just pointing out a few things.  ;D

[Kelathin]

It's good to get feedback from fans, it allows us to make a better mod. Then again, I can't reveal stuff off my home forums. I rather blow you away in private.

[Lord_of_the_Sith]

Hmm any news about a mini mod or something like??

[Kelathin]

If enough people express interest on the forums, I don't see why not.  You could pick favorite units we've done so far too

 

We're very open to members, give advice. Look at my team. Mandaloe and Hicks both work on DE and have their on mods in the works. My goals for DE is to have a friendly enviroment where modders can come talk about what they would like to see in our mod and then see their thoughts come into effect.

[Lord_of_the_Sith]

You have made 2 excellent questions.

[Kelathin]

Depends on the item. Units from FoC that are in DE. Depends. IF they remain balanced then yes. If not No. Things like Luke I rather it be our own because during the 6 years after Endor, Luke makes remarkable progression in skills with a lightsaber so FoC's style of lightsaber isn't right. He also goes through the series with a spiffy cloak.

 

The World Devastators where to begin with that. In eaw the rancors had an "eating" animation if you remember. We'll use that in Eaw, however I didn't see rancors having eating animations in FoC so I don't know if they disabled that. World Devastators are built in space and can land. They aren't like AGDs world Devastators. We increased the reinforcement point range so that the World Devastators would fit. These are massive machines that produce a truckload of tie droids. When I say I highly recommend v-wing airspeeders and anti-air turrets, I suggest you listen. Otherwise you probably won't produce enough firepower to take one of the beasts down. In space it's definitely easier to take the World Devastators down with powerful mcs.

[Lord_of_the_Sith]

Hmm nice. About luke who cares. I care more about the machines,the clue of EAW/FOC.

I would like to know more about the eating animation appliance to World Devastators.

Oh remember that those machines can destroy ships so even that mc can be taken out of commission.

[Kelathin]

You don't remember in Eaw how the Rancor occasionally ate a unit? Similar effect. Or we will try to at least

 

Lol one of these you may want like 5 or 6 mc90s at distance. We're still toying around with it.

[Kelathin]

http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/1450/se23vy6.jpg

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/4614/f4id4.jpg

http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/1962/se211vl7.jpg

 

Here are 3 map pics of the mini-mod.

 

World Devastator isn't in it, but the Eclipse is

[Lord_of_the_Sith]

Really looking foward this mini mod!

[Kelathin]

3 new pics for you guys

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/434/f7cv7.jpg

 

http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/4282/se24yh1.jpg

 

http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/9596/se26om5.jpg

[Lord_of_the_Sith]

Stunning.

[Kelathin]

Thank you, but they aren't my maps 

[Lord_of_the_Sith]

They are beautifull anyway.