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![[*]](./images/iconic/default_icon.gif) posted on 1-15-2009 at 10:46 PM |
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(ER) Accountant Cockpit Modification
EDIT:
Version 1.0 is the latest version.
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I'd love to hear feedback and suggestions for changes/improvements. What do you guys want to see added, changed, and removed?
Also, don't expect incredible texturing from me. I'm just an amatuer (and not very good at that). All of the textures except the leather textures
were created by me from scratch, so that gives you an idea of my abilities.
One feature I've included is the ability to create your own registration number. Airplanes have a little placard in the cockpit with the tail number
printed on it. I wanted to do the same thing with my cockpit. The placard in my modification is located above the left display. If you want to
create your own tail number you just need to edit reg.jpg.
Finally, included in the download is a Metaseq file of my cockpit for those who are building their own cockpits and want a reference.
Here are screenshots of 3 different views from the cockpit.
-Accountant
[Edited on 12-17-2009 by Accountant]
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Vice
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| posted on 1-15-2009 at 10:56 PM |
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Looks great! That's probably a joystick control area on the right side, but it looks like a great place for a cupholder 
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| posted on 1-15-2009 at 11:08 PM |
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haha, actually, it is a cupholder 
I kinda thought some creature comforts were lacking in the old cockpit 
-Accountant
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| posted on 1-15-2009 at 11:10 PM |
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I like it!
I'm not usually a cockpit man, but I'm tempted to use this!
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| posted on 1-16-2009 at 12:46 AM |
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 he he he the "Cup Holder" is cool.....good work
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| posted on 1-16-2009 at 07:14 AM |
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I want to see it with textures.
Good starting...
You may see my cockpits to give inspiration for texturing also.
[Edited on 1-16-2009 by warsign]
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| posted on 1-16-2009 at 07:44 AM |
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Hey everyone, thanks for the comments, especially concerning the cupholder
@warsign
I do remember coming across your cockpits a while ago. Thanks for reminding me, I will check them out and see what you did.
@all
this is a continual work in process, so expect updates in the future. Hopefully my texturing skills will improve as I work on this and the end
product will be something worth having
-Accountant
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| posted on 1-23-2009 at 12:15 AM |
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Beta Release 0.8
Ok, here is another release for my cockpit modification. The modification is officially in beta stage, and the current release number is 0.8.
Version 1.0 is the latest version. See the first post for the download link.
I've been working on getting the textures to look better, and I think that they are looking ok. I've also added more eye candy to the cockpit so it
looks a little better.
Below are some pictures to show the progress. As always, I would love to hear feedback and suggestions.
-Accountant
[Edited on 2-28-2009 by Accountant]
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Vice
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| posted on 1-23-2009 at 12:23 AM |
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Looking great, coming along nicely. A very clean and professional 'aviation' look. Nice job!
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| posted on 1-23-2009 at 01:48 AM |
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That is Sharp Accountant......I like it
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| posted on 1-23-2009 at 02:04 AM |
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HEY! Where's my beer? I'm sure I left it in the cup holder!
"To kill hubris with humility is a goal rarely achieved by men"
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| posted on 1-23-2009 at 06:46 AM |
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Very nice. I am a cockpit man, as I like to crow. The cockpit really adds to the immersive quality of the game, putting you inside the ship so you
feel more like a participant instead of a spectator. I will definitely download this when it's finished.
Keep up the good work!
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| posted on 1-23-2009 at 11:24 AM |
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Looking really good,really good.
I am a cockpit man too.
Glad to see another one in a row...
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| posted on 1-23-2009 at 11:36 AM |
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I think most everyone would agree, there needs to be a coffee mug in that cup holder!
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| posted on 1-23-2009 at 03:11 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MMaggio
HEY! Where's my beer? I'm sure I left it in the cup holder!
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He-He-He....Will the pilfer of Beer please get MM a new can and make sure it is Ice Cold
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| posted on 1-23-2009 at 03:31 PM |
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Thanks everyone for the feedback. I didn't know that my cupholder idea would be so popular
Vice, a quick question about custom models. The nostrut mod essentially disabled the struts for the generic cockpit. Is this a built-in feature of
the game, or is it possible for custom models to have such a feature (be able to disable certain parts of the model)?
-Accountant
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| posted on 1-23-2009 at 03:49 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Accountant
Thanks everyone for the feedback. I didn't know that my cupholder idea would be so popular
Vice, a quick question about custom models. The nostrut mod essentially disabled the struts for the generic cockpit. Is this a built-in feature of
the game, or is it possible for custom models to have such a feature (be able to disable certain parts of the model)?
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I can answer this question instead of Vice because he is so busy for EL.
Nope.
Only for default cockpit.
If you want to build for a cockpit with nostrut, basicly erase the struts of your model....
Good job I say again.
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| posted on 1-23-2009 at 04:22 PM |
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| Quote: | | Vice, a quick question about custom models. The nostrut mod essentially disabled the struts for the generic cockpit. Is this a
built-in feature of the game, or is it possible for custom models to have such a feature (be able to disable certain parts of the model)?
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It is a built-in feature of the game and designed for the default cockpit (which is largely built in code). However, if you use limbs on your
object and apply struts using slots 1, 2, 3, 8 , 9 , 25, and 26, then the same option would be available for a custom cockpit. It would probably be
easier and more practical to simply offer two versions of the custom cockpit, one with struts and one without and the player could install the version
they prefer.
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| posted on 1-23-2009 at 09:15 PM |
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Thanks for the replies guys.
I do not know much (anything) about limbs, so I think that I will try to develop a work-around for what I want to do. I don't want to add struts to
the model, I was just planning on using the nostrut feature to give players a chance at modifying the cockpit to their style in a small way. I think
I might be able to make it work using transparent textures though, if I can figure out how they work.
Again, thanks for the help and the compliments
-Accountant
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| posted on 1-24-2009 at 02:32 AM |
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Ok, kind of at a loss here. How does one do transparent textures for a model (is it even possible?)? I have transparency working in Metaseq, but it
doesn't seem to port over to the direct x file.
In materials property under mapping I defined the alpha texture as a small 64x64 sized texture which I either texture black for transparent or white
for opaque.
Is there more to it than that?
Thanks for anyone's help.
-Accountant
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Vice
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| posted on 1-24-2009 at 02:37 AM |
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My guess is, any imported mid-range alpha surface will render solid in the game (or perhaps not at all). Object transparency has to be managed in
code within the game (using a rather obscure 'ghost object on' command within the development language). With that said, you can apply transparent
textures to the glass on the cockpit, if desired, since those are already rendered transparent. What effect are you trying to create?
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| posted on 1-24-2009 at 02:50 AM |
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Essentially, I am trying to turn certain objects in the cockpit "on" and "off". I was hoping to set up transparency so that the player could
paint the transparency texture black to make the object in the cockpit disappear, or paint it white to make the object appear.
I am experimenting right now with adding a few different style cups (a can, fast-food cup, and maybe a thermos) to the cupholder, which the player
could then customize and select by texturing the appropriate objects transparent or opaque (which would then allow MMaggio to get his beer back )
It is a bit trivial so I'm not too concerned if it works or not. I like players to be able to customize my mods to their style (hence, the
registration number they can change).
Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions, Vice. I know you are a busy guy, so I really appreciate it.
-Accountant
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| posted on 2-20-2009 at 05:50 PM |
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I really like the small mod you made and i wanted to check this one out. Why would I be getting an error when i try to use it?
It says, "Not enough cockpit data, no reflective layer found".
EL v1.028
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| posted on 2-20-2009 at 06:14 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by XB7
I really like the small mod you made and i wanted to check this one out. Why would I be getting an error when i try to use it?
It says, "Not enough cockpit data, no reflective layer found".
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Because this is designed for Renegades, not Legends. Legends has different data for cockpits.
HUD mods from Renegades work in Legends though.
Simply copy the 'hud' folder in the zip to your main game directory.
[Edited on 2-20-2009 by Eclipse]
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| posted on 2-20-2009 at 06:15 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by XB7
I really like the small mod you made and i wanted to check this one out. Why would I be getting an error when i try to use it?
It says, "Not enough cockpit data, no reflective layer found".
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EL has a different system for cockpits, this is a cockpit for evochron renegades..
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