VSD v2 Ultimate Edition WIP & Discussion

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Re: VSD v2 Ultimate Edition WIP & Discussion

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Post by Phoenix Leader » Sun Nov 17, 2019 11:53 pm

This is a bit out of topic, but I've never understood why Battlefront II (2005) put those silly Victory II-class frigates as secondary capital ships for the Empire instead of Victory II-class Star Destroyers. The space battles in that game are awful. It is light years behind X-Wing Alliance.

The only positive thing about Victory II-class frigates is their 3 gun turrets remind me of the XX-9 heavy turbolasers as seen in Rogue Squadron.
By the way, I guess those tubes in the aft section of a Victory II-class frigate are concussion missile tubes.

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Post by Vince T » Mon Nov 18, 2019 6:27 am

I would rather not make them missile tubes, seeing as they‘re right next to the bridge. One lucky hit to the magazine could easily blow up the entire tower.

Right now I have a dedicated launcher mesh in front of the superstructure.
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Post by Avarice1987 » Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:49 am

It looks really good, then the turrets.

Which I'd love it if some modder of the ISD1&2 could see the axial triplet turrets, which have always been assumed, but only since RO in a movie.

Hm, the Front Observation Station ... It belongs clearly to this model, so I would also install it.

And no, the VSD has like the ISD only 2 shield generators. Currently the target system at the rear is assigned as shield generator ( Darksabers Craft pack ).

I am curious in any case, but must say now already, very good work.

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Post by Griffin » Tue Nov 19, 2019 1:15 am

General_Trageton wrote:
Mon Nov 18, 2019 6:27 am
I would rather not make them missile tubes, seeing as they‘re right next to the bridge. One lucky hit to the magazine could easily blow up the entire tower.

Right now I have a dedicated launcher mesh in front of the superstructure.

Awesome! Cannot wait to install this well designed bad boy :D

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Post by Vince T » Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:40 pm

It's coming along ....
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Post by Rookie_One1 » Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:52 pm

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Post by Oldcode » Tue Jan 07, 2020 4:14 am

Looking great! :D

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Post by Vince T » Tue Mar 31, 2020 11:12 pm

Right so I figured that teaser image above had some weird shading going on. I think I can do better....
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Post by keiranhalcyon7 » Tue Mar 31, 2020 11:51 pm

Nice. Something's still up with the wing inner surfaces, though. They still look striped. Or is that deliberate?

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Post by Vince T » Wed Apr 01, 2020 5:46 am

Well yes and no. The ribs are intentional as they're connecting the wings to the hinges. There is, however some weird shading which is definitely not intentional. I may in the end revert from the segmented look and go for a more classic solid plate shape, but that's not decided yet.

Progress-wise the mapping is 99% complete. Once that's done I'll flesh out the textures and sort out the mesh and weapons layout.
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Post by Bman » Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:41 pm

Nice.
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Post by Vince T » Sun Apr 05, 2020 3:15 pm

Posted another High-res shot at DeviantART, some general advertisement for the project(s)
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Post by Mako » Mon Apr 06, 2020 3:30 am

that does look good.Nice to see this place is still kicking.
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Post by Tony Knightcrawler » Thu Apr 09, 2020 4:11 am

Looks absolutely amazing!

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Post by Vince T » Tue Apr 14, 2020 3:47 pm

Crimson Command Preview!
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Post by ual002 » Tue Apr 14, 2020 4:07 pm

GT, if you're doing skins, consider adding a beat to shit version, like the one I did of the existing ISDII. Its good ambiance when you start a mission with a cap ship limping home.
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Post by Vince T » Wed Apr 29, 2020 4:56 pm

Well shit, this place has seen better days ... HELLOOOO! Anybody home?
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Post by Avarice1987 » Mon Jun 29, 2020 3:23 pm

what about type 2? I'm curious about that.

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Post by Vince T » Mon Jun 29, 2020 3:28 pm

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