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Caesar_Augustus -> Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/7/2011 10:46:35 AM)
OK, take this as an SOS (or an older CQD)!!! I'm using (well, trying to use, that is [:D] ) the gimp 2.6 png editor programme, but am having a rather difficult time getting the transparency layer (alpha channel) for shipsets right... I'm getting close, and I've actually been able to do it once, but seemingly have forgotten how to do it... I cannot for the life of me get it right, I'm missing something here, so... CQD, CQD, CQD, SOS, SOS, SOS... Help, Igard (or anybody else that can get me out of my ignorance) Thanks much! [&o]

Data -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/7/2011 10:59:00 AM)
"Help, Igard" boy, do I see a deja vu coming up [:)] Good luck with this, good emperor

Caesar_Augustus -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/7/2011 11:28:22 AM)
Oh really? [X(] I must not have been around back then. But looking in the Internet, I have found a way, YAY! [8\|] Still, Mr. Igard might give us all some useful and Romulan-like tips... ahem, ahem [cough,cough] without the ale, of course, hehe [:D]

Igard -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/7/2011 1:49:06 PM)
Well, Caesar my stocks of Romulan Ale have been plundered! A Starfleet operations officer with very pale skin and a beard was spotted by the Centurion on guard down in the cargo bay, but was able to escape with my entire supply! [sm=00000018.gif] Glad you figured this out yourself. There are a couple of ways of doing it that I know of :- To create a new image from scratch, go to file > new, set the sizes of the canvas, then select Advanced Options > Fill with > Transparency. Or you can open your file, go to Layer > Transparency > Add Alpha Channel. Good luck, and if you have any more questions, just ask. There are a whole bunch of forum users here that can answer, it just so happens I'm always checking the forums. [:)]

Caesar_Augustus -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/7/2011 2:10:31 PM)
Hmmm... a Starfleet operations officer with a very pale skin and a beard... took your ample supply of Romulan ale... now, what do you know about that... who can that be, I wonder? [:D] Surely not all for himself! Indeed, if asked, I seem to remember a young ensign, later most promising cadet, (and then later again lieutenant?), stating that "we're from Starfleet; we don't lie", so... [8\|]

Caesar_Augustus -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/7/2011 2:35:54 PM)
OK, here's another question... With Windows Paint, it's rather easy to colour with pixels, but for some odd reason, I am unable to do it with Gimp [:(]. I guess Paint is more intuitive... or that my imperial greatness and magnificence is, ummm, waning... oh my! [:-]

feygan -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/7/2011 2:59:59 PM)
With GIMP you need to be zoomed in quite close then edit your brush size until you find the one that is only 1 pixel. It takes a little time but when you find it once it's easily remembered.

WoodMan -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/7/2011 3:56:25 PM)
You might be able to alter your brush size using the bracket keys, I do this all the time with brushes so you don't have to keep selecting from a drop down or typing in a brush size [;)]

Caesar_Augustus -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/7/2011 4:33:24 PM)
Will do, feygan and WoodMan, kind sirs... An earthy empire and a galactic one are time-consuming tasks, you know, hehe[:D]

ehsumrell1 -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/7/2011 4:45:35 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Caesar_Augustus Hmmm... a Starfleet operations officer with a very pale skin and a beard... took your ample supply of Romulan ale... now, what do you know about that... who can that be, I wonder? [:D] Surely not all for himself! Darn it....I bet he also might have stolen specs about the Romulan cloaking device as well. We'll never catch him now! You know that android was already fast! Protect your Gold-Pressed Latinum everyone! [sm=Evil-210.gif] I knew Igard shouldn't have given him that darn beard! [:D]

Igard -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/7/2011 10:05:47 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: ehsumrell1 Darn it....I bet he also might have stolen specs about the Romulan cloaking device as well. You'd think so, wouldn't you? But, no, it's only the Ale he was after. He's an android, where does he put it all? [:D]

tjhkkr -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/8/2011 12:50:56 AM)
Guess again. I stole the Romulan Ale[sm=00000436.gif] It was a tough fight [sm=duel.gif], but alas a mere android is no match for the Light side of the Force. Wait a minute, I am suppose to be a Jedi good guy...[sm=innocent0004.gif] it means I got give it back [sm=mad-1003.gif]

Igard -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/8/2011 1:03:49 AM)
Nice try attempting to cover for the android, tj. I know it was him. His silence on the matter is clear evidence of his guilt. [:-]

ehsumrell1 -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/8/2011 1:57:29 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Igard Nice try attempting to cover for the android, tj. I know it was him. His silence on the matter is clear evidence of his guilt. [:-] I bet he's trying to remove his 'emotion chip' so he can keep a straight face when he finally surfaces (probably burping at that)! [sm=00000506.gif]

Data -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/8/2011 6:00:46 AM)
I don't know....remember....my head....tj stabed me? [:@] Well, let's not dwell on the past....I saw Elliot saying that 1.5.0.6 was coming out soon; yap, the next one after 1.5.0.5. Go figure

tjhkkr -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/8/2011 8:33:46 PM)
I don't know....remember....my head....tj stabed me? Okay, how would anyone know a stab in the head from a Romulan Ale hangover? [:D][:'(]

Data -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/8/2011 10:14:14 PM)
well, let's get all csi...in case of a stab the wound is from outside to the inside. In case of a hangover it's the other way around. that is, if ehsumrell1 does not pull the skin of our faces over our scalps in which case....clearly i've got the hangover [:)]

tjhkkr -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/9/2011 4:11:09 AM)
Or it could be your beard is pulled too tight... [:'(]

ehsumrell1 -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/9/2011 7:51:37 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: tjhkkr Or it could be your beard is pulled too tight... [:'(] We Sona don't do just beards TJ! Waste of time when we can do the whole face......looks better also. Unless you're a Vulcan or Romulan, sometimes the ears get in the way! [:D]

Cvan -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/9/2011 8:09:26 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: ehsumrell1 quote: ORIGINAL: tjhkkr Or it could be your beard is pulled too tight... [:'(] We Sona don't do just beards TJ! Waste of time when we can do the whole face......looks better also. Unless you're a Vulcan or Romulan, sometimes the ears get in the way! [:D] [image]http://info-sharpei.com/gif%20obrazky/dog-skin-problems-sharpei.gif[/image] What I see when I hear Son'a.

Data -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/9/2011 9:55:36 PM)
haha, this is indeed a very Garrak joke....loved that character more than any other in DS9

ehsumrell1 -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/10/2011 3:33:34 AM)
ROTFLMAO....that's funny Cvan! I like that one.... Actually would be a great pet! I could introduce him to Data's cat Spot! [:D]

Cvan -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/10/2011 6:01:06 PM)
Good idea! Maybe it helps improving relationship between the federation and son'a!

ehsumrell1 -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/10/2011 7:15:39 PM)
Welcome to Distant Worlds Cvan....there is a LOT of fun, and great gameplay here! [:)]

Cvan -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/10/2011 8:31:33 PM)
Quite fun indeed. I haven't had so much fun since the last time I had meal with Dr. Bashir!

tjhkkr -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/11/2011 2:04:40 AM)
Welcome to Distant Worlds Cvan....there is a LOT of fun, and great gameplay here Oh... yeah... this is a game forum... [:D] Greetings to you Cvan, from an SW player (I think I am the odd man out here).

Data -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/11/2011 6:53:30 AM)
quote: Greetings to you Cvan, from an SW player (I think I am the odd man out here). that is until Lordxorn appears [:)]

ehsumrell1 -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/12/2011 4:37:23 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Data that is until Lordxorn appears [:)] Is that deep, heavy, hoarse breathing I faintly hear approaching? [sm=character0169.gif] Beware of his 'force choke'! [:)]

Cvan -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/12/2011 5:45:08 PM)
Do his force powers work in Briar Patch? Nothing works properly there!

ehsumrell1 -> RE: Transparency shipset issues... HELP! (3/14/2011 1:01:05 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Cvan Do his force powers work in Briar Patch? Nothing works properly there! Yoda's definitely does! He's visited before...haven't you noticed his ears? [image]local://upfiles/35889/23D64B54A08540AA871E738BE20ACDBB.gif[/image]

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