huge naval body

[elio]

here's a first screenshot

[Per]

Notice that this model does not have separate body and propulsion components. The idea is that huge naval droids do not have separate propulsion models (ie use a null model for propulsion). We need to take a careful look at how multiple huge weapons are handled - either place the connectors very far from each other, or add rotation limitations in the PIE file itself.

[elio]

so, what do you say..another two weapons on the bug? (english?)

imagine torpedos..

rotation limitation is a nice thing anyway i look for good flexibility

[Per]

How about a classic battleship shape, with small weapon - big gun - radar - big gun - small weapon, in that order, with the radar on the highest elevation, the big guns on the middle elevation, and the small weapons on the deck? I am not really a huge fan of those two guns on the side in the image above.

[wari]

Outstanding stuff, cant wait to see it textured!

[Rman Virgil]

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* I love Littoral Navy, no secret there...

* Can't wait to see just HOW turret rotation, ballistics, collision and HPs are worked-out...

- Rman

[EvilGuru]

* Can't wait to see just HOW turret rotation, ballistics, collision and HPs are worked-out...

I am unsure about collision/HP, however there has been some discussion on the mailing list about the best way to handle turret rotation. It all comes down to if we are willing to break save-game compatibility or not. The relevant thread is here: https://mail.gna.org/public/warzone-dev ... 00032.html

Regards, Freddie.

[elio]

thx

@per: what do you mean with radar, is it possible to put sensors and weapons togheter? as in beta 4 it isn't possible

[Per]

Yes, that is how I was imagining it. We cannot put non-weapon components and weapons on the same droid, but that doesn't mean that a ship with a radar won't look good You just won't be able to put anything on the radar slot during design, and it won't behave like a sensor droid. Or we could just drop the radar idea, and make it a bridge (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge_(ship)) instead.

[lav_coyote25]

hmmm i suppose it wouldnt look a lot better if it had a 3 naval gun turret on it... :rolleyes: ...

[Rman Virgil]

I am unsure about collision/HP, however there has been some discussion on the mailing list about the best way to handle turret rotation. It all comes down to if we are willing to break save-game compatibility or not. The relevant thread is here: https://mail.gna.org/public/warzone-dev ... 00032.html

Regards, Freddie.

* Thanks Freddie.

- Rman

[lone commander]

Aww.. I want to make a few bodies and such.. Elio hey buddy!! =D ... Can you tell me what programs i need to make things like this?.. I'm interested in graphics... maybe it can help me in my Architectural career that im pursuing...

[elio]

Aww.. I want to make a few bodies and such.. Elio hey buddy!! =D ... Can you tell me what programs i need to make things like this?.. I'm interested in graphics... maybe it can help me in my Architectural career that im pursuing...

no problem, i'm using blender now and for the texturing i'm using gimp. atm it's a bit of finding a way to get a model into warzone, there's no general method (yet)

if no other complains i go further with the second model

[wari]

Would it be possible to put some vtol rearming pads on a ship?

[elio]

i think 3 weapons are too much, but i have another idea: torpedos, indicated by the object on the side of the ship. (i don't know how to place them, inside the body? if you haven't researched torpedos yet how will it looks like?)
i imagine long range and homing projectiles (available after scourge).

if no one complains i'll continue working on this model with 2 fortress weapons, two normal weapon and the torpedo weapons