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Race limit on png files? - 11/9/2011 6:59:09 PM

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I was just wondering if there is a limit on the number of png files a race can make use of?

It's just that for a mod race like say Star Trek where the Federation has lots of different ships all of a similar class could you make for example an Ambassador class, Constitution class, Nebula class cruisers etc. each with their own ship settings and separate png file so you can tell them apart. Will the game crash if too many different ship types or images are used, is there a cap on graphics or is it just down to each PC and how powerful it is as to whether it can cope with it all?

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/9/2011 7:00:50 PM

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Yes you can add subtype pictures since RotS. And yes you can manually add pictures to ships they were not meant to have. For example you could build a space station looking like a capital ship... or vice versa... by symply using the picture in the picture slider.

Actually you can use all pictures in the game for your own ships.

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/9/2011 7:19:08 PM

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Thx, i just wondered as i just read the game customization guide and it says something about the games race file being limited to only 9 different 'family ship sets', i guess the guide must be a little out of date now after the expansion!?!

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/9/2011 8:06:44 PM

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Howdy!

You can do more than 9... I presently have 29 races... but the developer warned that after a certain point, the platform is unstable. I have done 29 SW races and 16 ship sets with no problem.
The guide is a little out of date.
And from what I gather, there have been major improvements in the platform so you may be able to do more with it when SW: Legends comes out.

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/9/2011 8:19:14 PM

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Fubar, you may have already noticed that in my Star Trek TRSE mod, there's an extra shipset with ship images from various races. When running the mod, just create a new design and scroll to the bottom of the image selector for the extra ships images.

Federation has the most (I think about 6), but there's a few there for other races.

In fact, here's the screenshot I made to show the full Federation fleet...

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/9/2011 9:00:40 PM

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Ah thats great to hear, maybe i'm just a sad ol' geek but i do love to have all the 'canon' ship classes to play around with......i even tried to rename my Feds home planet star base 'Utopia Planitia Yards'!!

I love the progression of the Star Trek universe, ships like the Excelsior were once top of the line and now their Destroyers. I wonder what will replace the Sovereign? lol

So far my nice relaxing 2 week break from work has turned into a 2 week Distant Worlds modathon of epic proportions...

P.S. OT but nice job Igard with the Defiant model on your website.....wish i had your skills and patience.

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/9/2011 9:37:10 PM

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Wow! Cheers, Fubar. It was my first build. I've improved quite alot since I did that.

I'm currently building a Klingon Vor'cha cruiser. Once I'm finished that, I'll build something Star Wars. Maybe a Star Destroyer...

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/9/2011 10:00:11 PM

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Nice, the venerable old D-7 was always my fav Klingon ship. I have a Star Wars Millenium Falcon cut-away model that i've love to try and make some day, its about 20" across in size.....its been in my 'vault' for over 15 years!

I just need to build up the courage to try making it. lol

Edit Just found it online...

http://www.starwarsmodels.com/mfca.html

Ooooh i wish i could make it like that lmao

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/9/2011 10:22:21 PM

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I've considered buying that very model. It has a number of inaccuracies, but that's not too important for me. It's a nice big size.

The model forum where I post is doing a group build of the millenium falcon right now. I'm not taking part in it as I'm not ready to build a Falcon just yet.

http://www.scalemodeladdict.com/forum/index.php/board,94.0.html

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/9/2011 11:32:03 PM

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Wow what an awesome website, some very talented people on there for sure. Even lighting the cockpit of a YT1300

Problem is even if i did want to get back into model making again all the local model shops i used to visit have long since closed down and not been replaced, guess models just aren't cool enough for kids any more, the only shops similar are the GW stores but their so expensive and only sell their own products.

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/9/2011 11:48:06 PM

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It's a very helpful website for beginners too.

My local hobby shop closed just over a month ago.

I got most of what I need online. The only problem is when you run out of something, you've got to wait a few days for it, rather than just nip down the shop. It can be frustrating when it holds everything up. (That's when I turn to Distant Worlds)

If you ever decide to get back into it, drop me a PM and I'll send you some links to my favourite model building sites.

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/10/2011 9:30:18 AM

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Thnaks for the offer, with winter on the way i may well try my hand at models again, especially after seeing those top quality models. Only thing is do i go Star Wars or Star Trek.

Well i know which Universe gets my vote!!! lol

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/10/2011 12:51:29 PM

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Yeah, I think you make a GOOD point, but if you really wanted to strike home against the Trek folks you would have taken the SW gal you used and then take the woman below.
There is just something not... not... not... RIGHT about the woman below.

That just sends ugly shivers down my spine...

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/10/2011 1:22:25 PM

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Fear the Empire

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/10/2011 2:47:08 PM

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This image hurts me deeply....but it's awesome

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/10/2011 5:19:04 PM

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Yeah, I think you make a GOOD point, but if you really wanted to strike home against the Trek folks you would have taken the SW gal you used and then take the woman below.
There is just something not... not... not... RIGHT about the woman below.

That just sends ugly shivers down my spine...

Yeah, BUT there are OTHER Star Trek options as well!

How do you like us now?

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/10/2011 5:24:19 PM

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This one is for Fubar....

FEAR THE FEDERATION!

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/10/2011 10:55:43 PM

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That just sends ugly shivers down my spine...

Yeah, BUT there are OTHER Star Trek options as well! How do you like us now?

Well, I should have never joined into that discussion, but what I will say you won the argument...

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/10/2011 10:59:21 PM

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This one is for Fubar....
FEAR THE FEDERATION!

quote:

This image hurts me deeply....but it's awesome

<== Quoting Data.

Umm you Star Wars folks... Do not tell ehsumrell1 or the other Star Trek people that Star Wars ships DO HAVE shields...
We can make that a little surprise next time he goes boldly where no one has gone before only to find he will go boldly where Custer went many years before him...

Hey ehsumrell1, that is an awesome caption though...!

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/11/2011 4:13:30 AM

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quote:

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This one is for Fubar....
FEAR THE FEDERATION!

quote:

This image hurts me deeply....but it's awesome
<== Quoting Data.

Umm you Star Wars folks... Do not tell ehsumrell1 or the other Star Trek people that Star Wars ships DO HAVE shields...
We can make that a little surprise next time he goes boldly where no one has gone before only to find he will go boldly where Custer went many years before him...

Hey ehsumrell1, that is an awesome caption though...!

Plus having 4 Squads of Fighters, 2 of Bombers, and 1 of Gunboats on board slightly shifts the balance.

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/11/2011 9:28:04 AM

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Now you've awaken the shark, Ed....no shields on SW ships? I fear for you even if you hide in that dangerous briar patch

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/11/2011 10:48:29 AM

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Hmmm maybe i shouldn't have put that 'funny' picture if its started all this!!! lol

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/11/2011 11:19:52 AM

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Don't worry, we like to poke each other from time to time no matter what's the detonator.....but it would be appropiate to say that you've fubared us

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/11/2011 11:32:52 AM

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Thats ok then, i didnt want anyone pointing a finger and yelling 'TROLL!'

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/11/2011 12:59:53 PM

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You need to watch this... this will prove once and for all that Star Wars weaponry is superior to Star Trek Weapons.
If you are not convinced after this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcbkWgCy4Gg

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/11/2011 1:02:17 PM

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Thats ok then, i didnt want anyone pointing a finger and yelling 'TROLL!'

It is all harmless fun. And everyone here is VERY good about apologizing if they went too far. I seldom want to meet the people on a board... I would love to meet all these people... Elliot, Erik, and the folks on this board!

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/11/2011 1:16:17 PM

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You need to watch this... this will prove once and for all that Star Wars weaponry is superior to Star Trek Weapons.
If you are not convinced after this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcbkWgCy4Gg

As a member of the Empires Elite

i feel the words 'rock' and 'Ewok' should be banned from use in public........oh the shame of Endor *hangs his head and slips away into the darkness*

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/11/2011 1:17:49 PM

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You need to watch this... this will prove once and for all that Star Wars weaponry is superior to Star Trek Weapons.
If you are not convinced after this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcbkWgCy4Gg

LOOOOOOL......ROFL and then LOOOOLED again

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/11/2011 2:37:22 PM

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You need to watch this... this will prove once and for all that Star Wars weaponry is superior to Star Trek Weapons.
If you are not convinced after this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcbkWgCy4Gg

The whole office was laughing from this one. Good find.

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RE: Race limit on png files? - 11/11/2011 6:31:20 PM

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You need to watch this... this will prove once and for all that Star Wars weaponry is superior to Star Trek Weapons.
If you are not convinced after this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcbkWgCy4Gg

We Trekkies will concede the weapons are powerful TJ, but our tactics would still cause you problems
because our Starfleet training basics teach us NOT to stand under a falling rock!

Plus....we have the 'Genesis' Device!