Enhanced Nebulae Mod (EM) Updated

Leatherpoker · Post by **Leatherpoker** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 3:38 am

Hey everyone,

Here is another EM mod that I put together that enhances the nebulae throughout the Evochron sector. It makes the nebulae more colorful and detailed (although a bit more unrealistic). I tried to make the nebula colors match the originals as closely as I could to maintain the sectors' atmosphere.

Most of the original nebula images were obtained at deviantart.com with some color adjustments and minor editing.

[Edit 12/7/10] Now includes nebulae for Sol and Andromeda, as well as a nebula edit for Emerald and some other minor tweaks.

You can download the mod here:
http://www.box.net/shared/fmh327ka3n

Simply place the environments folder into your main EM directory.

As always, comments are welcome. Enjoy!
LP

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Leatherpoker · Post by **Leatherpoker** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 2:13 pm

Yeah, the artwork was free to use for non-commercial uses. So just don't send me any money and it should be ok.

SeeJay · Post by **SeeJay** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 2:20 pm

Looks really nice!

warsign · Post by **warsign** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 3:20 pm

Yes, tons of nebulae images are laying in internet, I am changing them sometime, works great with Evochron series...

I feel like playing brand new game everytime, modding the game easily is great w/o overwriting some files! Just remove or rename the folder, game turns original, change everything you want w/o any hesitation.

Thank you Leatherpoker! Everyone should try, so eye candy...

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Mister Vertigo · Post by **Mister Vertigo** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 4:38 pm

OK, this is really cool, but I have NO idea what do do with these files I've downloaded. I've never installed any mods for EM before...

Leatherpoker · Post by **Leatherpoker** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 5:36 pm

Originally posted by Mister Vertigo
OK, this is really cool, but I have NO idea what do do with these files I've downloaded. I've never installed any mods for EM before...

Just simply put the environment folder into your main EM game folder. That's all you need to do. Enjoy!

LP

Mister Vertigo · Post by **Mister Vertigo** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 5:37 pm

Oh OK, that is simple enough! Thanks!

Jeremy · Post by **Jeremy** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 12:34 am

This thread is made of awesome.

Mister Vertigo · Post by **Mister Vertigo** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 12:39 am

Originally posted by Jeremy
This thread is made of awesome.

Indeed!

I played with these tonight, and they are BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so much for making them!

Do these replace the nebulae in every system?

Post by **Marvin** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 8:00 am

Just about. Take a trip to the Sol system ... there and Andromeda. Those two systems might still be default.

Leatherpoker · Post by **Leatherpoker** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 12:56 pm

Originally posted by Marvin
Just about. Take a trip to the Sol system ... there and Andromeda. Those two systems might still be default.

Ah, maybe those use the c6 and c10 nebulae? I've never been to Sol or Andromeda, so I didn't know what ones they used...

So is Andromeda the blue cloudy one?

What nebula does Sol use? I assumed it had none (like Onyx)...

LP

MiaZ · Post by **MiaZ** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:34 pm

This is great!

l really like it a lot.

Thank you.

Post by **Marvin** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:45 pm

Originally posted by Leatherpoker

What nebula does Sol use? I assumed it had none (like Onyx)...

It uses the Milky Way, seen in the northern hemisphere. It's number 12 (I just now checked).

Leatherpoker · Post by **Leatherpoker** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:56 pm

Great, Thanks! Can you email me a save game in Sol and/or Andromeda?

I'll put together some nebulae for those systems and then update the mod.

But I've just started playing EM so I'm nowhere near able to reach them myself yet...

LP

Post by **Marvin** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 6:14 pm

Oik ... I deleted my "Sol" profile (I was getting too confused, trying to keep track of my default profiles versus my "Foundation mod" profiles). But, a class 5 Fulcrum drive will get you to Sol in a couple hours (real time) ... and a Mantis drive will get you there twice as fast.

Btw, I'll probably be adopting two of your nebulas: the one that looks like it puts you in the middle of the Five Sisters and the one that looks a bit like the Horsehead Nebula. So, thanks!

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 11:40 pm

Very cool Leather Poker. Thanks for sharing.....

Sinbad · Post by **Sinbad** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:00 am

I love these nebula mods... really gives the game a different feel. Thanks Leatherpoker!

Post by **DaveK** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:28 pm

Great addition!

thanks

SeeJay · Post by **SeeJay** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:57 pm

This looks so great. Will install tonight for my voyage with Atollski and Sinbad!

Thanks a lot!

Ravenfeeder · Post by **Ravenfeeder** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 3:02 pm

Love the neb mod mate, great, thanks.

SeeJay · Post by **SeeJay** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 12:57 pm

Installed last night. Beautiful Mod. Thx!

Dormin · Post by **Dormin** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 2:56 am

Yes these look so fantastic. Like almost being there. Wish I had dome artistic talent. But I guess we have to rely on people like you. Thank you again.

Leatherpoker · Post by **Leatherpoker** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 2:11 am

Hey gang,

I've uploaded a updated version that now includes nebulae for Sol and Andromeda, as well as a nebula edit for Emerald and some other minor tweaks.

LP

Post by **Marvin** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 3:02 am

Same link?

Leatherpoker · Post by **Leatherpoker** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 3:32 am

From post: 97707, Topic: tid=6890, author=Marvin wrote: Same link?

Yep.