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the1sean -> 20 Racial Shipsets (and Flags) Mod (1/5/2011 12:32:28 PM)
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So I know that the name isn't too original, but I hope it gets the point across for now.
Why a Mod?
This mod is something I put together for a few reasons:
- Twenty races and eight shipsets [:(]
- Shipsets are shared amongst very different races in vanilla DW. Why do Mortalens, Dhayut, and Securans share ship art [&:]
- Race art doesn't match flag colors in most cases, making it a chore to remember which race is represented by which flag [>:]
- There's a lot of really cool unused art in the files, but it never sees the light of day [X(]
- It is a learning exercise for me in preparation for my as yet unannounced secret project [:'(]
What does this mod do?
This theme modifies a few things to help improve gameplay purely through aesthetics:
- Flag colors have been changed to much more closely match race art.
- Shipsets have been shared only amongst races from the same family tree.
- Shipsets have been diversified using unused race art where possible. I created no new art, just shuffled around what was hiding. Where possible the focus has been to diversify warships and exploration ships amongst races in the same family.
- Shipsets have been colorized according to their race's new default flag colors.
How do I enjoy this amazing mod?
Step one download this file: http://www.filefront.com/17752926/20-Racial-Shipsets-Mod.rar/
Step two put the folder in your MatrixGames/DiestantWorlds/Customization/ folder
Step three load up the game and "Change Theme" to load this mod
Step four ???
Step five PROFIT!
Where are my pretty screenshots? Is this it?
You just get one for now, because I am too lazy to figure out how to post more.
This is just the initial release, and just a placeholder name. Please let me know what names ya'll think would sound good for this mod and at the same time get the idea across.
Hopefully all the crazy colors in this mod will not cause seizures; I make no promises. I am looking forward to feedback on ship colors and such, constructive criticism is welcome and desired so future releases can be even more awesome. Also, let me know if anybody sees any phantom lights on ships.
Super-cool screenshots of battles from your games using this mod/theme earn 10 to 25 of browny points, depending on how much stuff is getting massacred by new ship artwork in said screenshot. Mod name suggestions earn 100 browny points if they don't suck, but must be accompanied by a cool screenshot from this mod. Browny Points can be turned in at a future time for an unspecified and probably lame prize (like a custom race using your avatar picture, and maybe even custom race dialogue if you really impress me).
Notice how the new flag colors blend well with race art... pretty groundbreaking stuff here.
[image]local://upfiles/35048/72285EC4E11247F0AF78C093AEAFBA7F.jpg[/image]
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