I don't mind this as long as you add in a orbital friendship cannon :DOrbital would imply a standalone weapons platform that is in orbit around something (a planet for example).
Why ponies? Every game seems to have a pony mod, even dwarf fortress has a pony mod!Yes it is and no its not.
Seriously, I'm not against, everybody is entitled anything as long you don't step on the feet of your neighbours :) this is a naive question without offence meant... Is the TV show so good that it deserves adaptations to game? I admit I never watched an episode!
You can also think of Eberron skyships, like:
(http://s9.postimage.org/lp89hwfq3/82881.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/lp89hwfq3/) (http://s14.postimage.org/w8ypymgnh/3a1b2faff3cb99bb23f6c66186b212f3.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/w8ypymgnh/)
Know your Meme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olLDrvc1qt4)
Know your Meme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olLDrvc1qt4)Should probably also link the actual article (http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/subcultures/my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic). Might help clear some things up for people. :)
I... am so confused by this. And so I googled...Here's a really good article on explaining why the show is so good, hence a large following: Anime Vice's "Why Do Guys Like My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic?" (http://www.animevice.com/news/why-do-guys-like-my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic/5805/)
When I was a kid, we digged Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles, Zorro and Batman. When I was 20 we digged muscle cars and women. What the heck is this?
You folks got me so confused.
On the topic of the mod, I'd like to see the Solar Empire vs the Lunar Republic(On-topic! ;D) I really like this concept. However, are you referring to two factions? Or simply two different ship-types?
The Empire having white and trimmed gold ships, the Republic having midnight purple and blue colourings. I'd also think both groups of ships would be high tech, arcano-science and all that.
As for the 'To the MOOOOOOOOOOOON' thing, if it was possible to use a different sprite for the station, you could totally use a sprite of a moon as the station for the Lunar Republic. Is such a thing possible? Pretty much everything from Starfarer can be rebuilt if you look at mods like Fight For Universe or Ascendancy.
That's pretty small, which means there's not much need for detail. That's good :)
I'm not a pony fan, to be honest I find all ponies a bit creepy (the live and the animated ones alike), but I do like to help out with projects that operate on 'outside the box' concepts. Your project is clearly one of those and you guys need help badly (the train thing) :P
I'm handy with graphics so I think I might help you with that part of your mod. I made a quick concept ship, with simple model and textures, that I think has just the right mixture of sane old school sci-fi'ness and mlp 'touch'. Would this look like a capital ship of the Solar Empire?
EDIT:
*small pic
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x423/Kalthaniell/SolarEmpireCapital1small.png)
*big pic
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x423/Kalthaniell/SolarEmpireCapital1.png (http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x423/Kalthaniell/SolarEmpireCapital1.png)
That's pretty small, which means there's not much need for detail. That's good :)(http://i.imgur.com/U3LeV.gif)
I'm not a pony fan, to be honest I find all ponies a bit creepy (the live and the animated ones alike), but I do like to help out with projects that operate on 'outside the box' concepts. Your project is clearly one of those and you guys need help badly (the train thing) :P
I'm handy with graphics so I think I might help you with that part of your mod. I made a quick concept ship, with simple model and textures, that I think has just the right mixture of sane old school sci-fi'ness and mlp 'touch'. Would this look like a capital ship of the Solar Empire?
EDIT:
*small pic
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x423/Kalthaniell/SolarEmpireCapital1small.png)
*big pic
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x423/Kalthaniell/SolarEmpireCapital1.png (http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x423/Kalthaniell/SolarEmpireCapital1.png)
That is stunningly good. And, for not being into MLP, I actually think that really represents Celestia rather well. It looks very heavenly in design, which accurately reflects her position as, well, pretty much a god. (Kind of sad they call her a "Princess" when she's the matriarch, though. Tongue)
Quick idea: Anyone up for throwing in a sort of "secret weapon" ship with the rest of the mod? I really would love to see something like this done for Chrysalis or Discord. >:3
On the topic of the mod, I'd like to see the Solar Empire vs the Lunar Republic
The Empire having white and trimmed gold ships, the Republic having midnight purple and blue colourings. I'd also think both groups of ships would be high tech, arcano-science and all that.
All I know is we definitely need to find a way to work in a "To the moon!" joke. ;)
DUDE you are a god at making ships, you should get into some serious spriting your crazy good
Kalthaniell, man you make some cool art! You are free to donate whatever you want!!
Please consider making ships based on these characters as well:
Discord: basically a creature/god of chaos.
http://atryl.deviantart.com/art/Discord-288082125?q=boost%3Apopular%20discord&qo=0
http://laurenmagpie.deviantart.com/art/Discord-261989039?q=boost%3Apopular%20discord&qo=8
http://mickeymonster.deviantart.com/art/Discord-being-Discord-281176741?q=boost%3Apopular%20discord&qo=16
Changeling Queen Chrysalis: an evil pony creature, can change their appearance at will.
http://skykain.deviantart.com/art/Queen-of-Changeling-297653823?q=boost%3Apopular%20changeling&qo=21
http://wizardwannabe.deviantart.com/art/Chrysalis-Queen-of-the-Changelings-298357188?q=boost%3Apopular%20Queen%20Chrysalis&qo=21
http://nastylady.deviantart.com/art/Queen-Chrysalis-299036505?q=boost%3Apopular%20Queen%20Chrysalis&qo=19
Nightmare Moon: basicaly Luna when she was evil for a time.
http://cosmicunicorn.deviantart.com/art/ponysketch-Nightmare-Moon-203992501?q=boost%3Apopular%20nightmare%20moon&qo=1
http://moongazeponies.deviantart.com/art/Nightmare-Moon-214805086?q=boost%3Apopular%20nightmare%20moon&qo=11
http://deludedcon.deviantart.com/art/Nightmare-Moooooooon-252378412?q=boost%3Apopular%20nightmare%20moon&qo=46
I don't remember seen any other pony ships other then these, and I'm not sure if they are origionals or just stolen from existing ones.
(http://s17.postimage.org/dpluultij/luna_nobis_custodit_by_chobit_389_d46874n.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/dpluultij/)
Here is some more great art to inspire you.
(http://s17.postimage.org/q2yp1ij6z/166662_Ahuizotl_Alicorn_artist_ziom05_badass_c.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/q2yp1ij6z/)
And some more, we could also have giant space bear ships.
(http://s14.postimage.org/r7pjffnel/trixie_i_won_t_lie_anymore_by_ziom05_d4x74.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/r7pjffnel/)
http://virus-91.deviantart.com/art/Wrath-of-the-Ursa-Major-245070655?q=boost%3Apopular%20Ursa%20Major&qo=2
http://modern-warmare.deviantart.com/art/Dancing-with-the-Stars-213904086?q=boost%3Apopular%20Ursa%20Major&qo=25
http://kcpon3.deviantart.com/art/Ursa-Major-Custom-291919057?q=boost%3Apopular%20mlp%20Ursa%20Major&qo=6
That's really stunning artwork! Plenty of inspiration. I did not know there was so much amazing art created for mlp. This anime must be truly outstanding if it prompts so much creative output. I hope you were joking about giant bears in space, though :P
Upgrade...where are you? We need your criticism. ;)No, but it would help if you want to help out, that way you get a better feeling for the lore.
Anyway, I'm actually looking forward to this mod just to see what I looks like. I might even help here and there. ;D
I haven't even watch Friendship is Magic yet...is that bad? :)
There is an episode where the ponies encounter a Usra Minor and are only able to 'beat' it because its a baby, its mother is an Ursa Major. These bears are pretty much the ultimate creature of the pony universe at the moment, kinda. It would be cool to have this represented in Starfarer as well, by giving these bears really powerful ships and have it just be those two, no others spawn, as a bonus enemy to test your skills.
Jus' sayin'... It IS a space-game.All I know is we definitely need to find a way to work in a "To the moon!" joke. ;)
Banishment cannons?
Zebster10, a balloon can be made but consider that you can't see the underside of it. It's only a top-down game after all. Perhaps if we modified it to have interesting features on the sides of the balloon instead of on its underside.
Thank you so much Kalthaniell I love the ship you did so far they are amazing. I will get the two ships implement into the game as soon as I can most likly with a mission, Luna vs Celestia.The first mission of the Starfarer Ponyverse... It has begun. :3
If there was an entire Starfarer faction made based off of Discord, they would be the most sporadic, OP things ever. The only flaw they'd have is they'd never seriously try. Hmm... What is possible in the areas of AI-modding? (I'm not a programmer, myself.) Is it possible to create a mod to make the AI for a particular faction so terrible that they actually purposely mess up in battle? And, to take it a step further, could we assign them tons of mediocre-to-good ships and let them loose? Ah... The chaos. Muahahahaha...
...I'm just an idea person. ;D
Yeah, I was kind-of thinking in the area of turning the balloon into the ship. Sort of like that huge round ship from Gratuitous Space Battles.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMyy0ddaBdk
Well we could edit the persona of the captains but I don't know how far we ca take that.Ah, good point. I'm probably not thinking very realistically. I should ask SonicRaptor for some tutorials on dealing with Starfarer's code.
Still, a faction based on discord need not be overpowered. We could just have him as a leader or figurehead and his minions and underlings could be other creatures. It would not need to be extremely powerful, they could fill as many roles as we needed them to just as with vanilla ships.
Ah, good point. I'm probably not thinking very realistically. I should ask SonicRaptor for some tutorials on dealing with Starfarer's code.
i made a mistake the bigger images like the 1000x1000 they make good capital ships the the smaller one make nice destroyers or a larger Frigate.
How's the mod coming? I know you've made progress, SonicRaptor... >:3"Let's go this way really, really fast. If something gets in our way, shoot it!"
Also, relevant:
(http://www.deviantart.com/download/206102474/battlepony_galactica_by_johnjoseco-d3ephoq.jpg)
No heavies? Or are they gonna be getting custom weapons?Like I said, just testing.
Oi...do you need me to fix this? I'd be glad to help. ;DYour free to help of course.
Oi...do you need me to fix this? I'd be glad to help. ;D
http://www.sendspace.com/file/0rhs08
I played the version you posted earlier, Vandala, and I have to say... Luna is quite overpowered.I haven't posted anything yet, I'm almost ready to post and Luna is still very must overpowered, perhaps even more so.
Find out if Kalathaniel can knock out some more designs? If nothing else, it's gonna hurt my OCD seeing 3d modelled ships mixed in with pixel sprites.
Could work like that. Personally, I'm biased towards having all the ships available in the campaign. But that's just me. :P
Find out if Kalathaniel can knock out some more designs? If nothing else, it's gonna hurt my OCD seeing 3d modelled ships mixed in with pixel sprites.
Far from good?!
Don't sell yourself short!
They look pretty damn good!! (except for the frigate)
With some more experience you'll be making little wonders that everyone will drool over.
...Twilight vs Ursa Minor...
...Twilight vs Ursa Minor...
Can we have a Trixie ship? Preferably, if in Campaign, in its own faction? Sole purpose should be to just annoy fleets and then try to retreat, never really serious about attacking. >:3 Also, if we get a Trixie ship, I will e-mail a picture of it to Sethisto. ;D
(P.S. Yeah... I know we're limited on A.I. control... I have no clue what I'm talking about...)
*Everypony ;)
and thanks for that.
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh558/Sonicraptor/SolarFighter3.png)
and here is the updated fighter I have another on i am working on now.
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh558/Sonicraptor/LunarBat_normal4.png)
I am not sure what you were thinking, so what about something like this?
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh558/Sonicraptor/LunarBat_normal6.png)I think you confused which set of lines to cut.
ok I think this is what you meant. i turned down the opacity of the "decal lines" and that gave them a more real look like they were as worn as the ship.
Remove the little horizontal lines in the middle, not the ones on the side. :((Snip)I think you confused which set of lines to cut.
ok I think this is what you meant. i turned down the opacity of the "decal lines" and that gave them a more real look like they were as worn as the ship.
No no, he got the right side(s) just the wrong set of lines.Remove the little horizontal lines in the middle, not the ones on the side. :((Snip)I think you confused which set of lines to cut.
ok I think this is what you meant. i turned down the opacity of the "decal lines" and that gave them a more real look like they were as worn as the ship.
I will do one last version and then you can chose what you like the best
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh558/Sonicraptor/LunarBat_normal7.png)
I will do one last version and then you can chose what you like the best
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh558/Sonicraptor/LunarBat_normal7.png)
Yup, this was exactly what I imagined.
Leave it like this, its perfect. (for now ::))
Sorry for being such a nitpicker. ;D
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh558/Sonicraptor/LunarBat_normal5.png)
I think i derped on that one a little bit i am guessing this is what you wanted.
Sry for the delay. I was taking some time off from any PC-related work ^^ Now I'm back with even more energy and ideas xD
Here's a new ship: Solar Empire Frigate (http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x423/Kalthaniell/SolarEmpirefrigatesmall.png)
I think it might be a frigate, though you guys decide. Btw. what's that about turrets? I don't mind making some sprites but I would have to know what resolution should I be aiming at.(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh558/Sonicraptor/LunarBat_normal5.png)
I think i derped on that one a little bit i am guessing this is what you wanted.
Amazing work SonicRaptor! You make excellent ship models. I simply luv the shape of that ship, man! ^^
*Try touching that texture in gimp. You'd make it even more awesome. I think you have a real potential! Keep it up :D
Sry for the delay. I was taking some time off from any PC-related work ^^ Now I'm back with even more energy and ideas xD
Here's a new ship: Solar Empire Frigate (http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x423/Kalthaniell/SolarEmpirefrigatesmall.png)
I think it might be a frigate, though you guys decide. Btw. what's that about turrets? I don't mind making some sprites but I would have to know what resolution should I be aiming at.
Sry for the delay. I was taking some time off from any PC-related work ^^ Now I'm back with even more energy and ideas xD
Here's a new ship: Solar Empire Frigate (http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x423/Kalthaniell/SolarEmpirefrigatesmall.png)
I think it might be a frigate, though you guys decide. Btw. what's that about turrets? I don't mind making some sprites but I would have to know what resolution should I be aiming at.(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh558/Sonicraptor/LunarBat_normal5.png)
I think i derped on that one a little bit i am guessing this is what you wanted.
Amazing work SonicRaptor! You make excellent ship models. I simply luv the shape of that ship, man! ^^
*Try touching that texture in gimp. You'd make it even more awesome. I think you have a real potential! Keep it up :D
I have some experience in GIMP but not a lot and i don't know what you mean by touch up.
I am guessing you mean pixel by pixel but i am not sure.
P.S. thank you for the high praise :)
Sry for the delay. I was taking some time off from any PC-related work ^^ Now I'm back with even more energy and ideas xD
Here's a new ship: Solar Empire Frigate (http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x423/Kalthaniell/SolarEmpirefrigatesmall.png)
I think it might be a frigate, though you guys decide. Btw. what's that about turrets? I don't mind making some sprites but I would have to know what resolution should I be aiming at.
Sorry for not having commented earlier. Bin a hectic day for me. Lots to do.
Your ship looks great, I'm sure we'll find a use for it, thank you for the donation.
what about making factions for discord & the changelings & maybe a few of the other creatures such as dragons
also there should be ships in the solar republic to represent the elements of harmony
just some thoughts
i just did a marathon of my little pony watched season 1 & 2
any one know when 3 starts, or did it already?
S'awesome dude. :D
EDIT:
Are these ships done in a 3d modelling program? If they are, I'd love to see some beauty shots from various angles, even if they'll never be seen from such angles in-game.
Ship looks awesome from different angles. :D
Somewhat tempted to use Trylobot's ship editor and play with that changeling fighter. Hrm, looking a bit closer, is it me, or are there no visible exhaust ports on those changeling ships?
Overuse ALL the bloom!
On a side note I wonder if sins of a solar empire would work as a basis for a mod in starfarer.
On a side note I wonder if sins of a solar empire would work as a basis for a mod in starfarer.
Yes, yes it would. It would work very greatly. :D
Yeah I was wondering is Sins or Gratuitous space battles would make interesting mods.