Interested in a Homeworld Mod?

zircher · #1 April 13th, 2005, 11:54 AM

I found the disks and installed HW, I'll see if I can confirm that capability as time permits tonight.
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RudyHuxtable · #2 April 13th, 2005, 03:39 PM

What programs would I need to extract the images? If I can do it without having to screenshot EVERY single ship, I'd prefer that.

I'm still going to need to make some custom artwork for troops and the like... Stick figures are always good right?

Akula · #3 April 13th, 2005, 04:03 PM

I might be able to do a bit of 3D work if someone can provide me with some artwork, my time is limited though, I got some exams in a few months

zircher · #4 April 13th, 2005, 06:18 PM

These links might help for tools and info.

http://forums.relicnews.com/archive/...hp/t-3024.html
http://www.csh.rit.edu/~seubanks/homeworld

I have not found a valid link for the WinBig binaries. This utility is essential in order to unpack the *.big files that keep all the game data. I do have the VB source code for WinBig and after dinner/after LOST/after a visit to the fitness center tonight ( :-P ), I plan to compile and test it. If I get it working, I'll post a link for you.
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narf poit chez BOOM · #5 April 13th, 2005, 08:42 PM

Have you tried the Relic Developers Network? I'm wandering around in there now.

Looks a little sparse, but some interesting stuff.

This might be helpfull: http://forums.relicnews.com/showthread.php?t=25632

zircher · #6 April 14th, 2005, 02:06 AM

Good links, I did get WinBig to compile so I'm playing with that. When I get HW2, I'll definately need those other tools.
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narf poit chez BOOM · #7 April 14th, 2005, 02:11 AM

Could you post it someplace, please?

Multi-gun corvets(sp?) with ion-cannons sounds fun right now...

zircher · #8 April 14th, 2005, 02:34 AM

Of course! I just needed to test it first.

http://www.fire-on-the-suns.com/WinBig.zip

I grabbed the first ship that I saw and converted it to .X so I could do quick view in my DarkBasic Pro model viewer.

Assuming the link works... one advanced support frigate. :-)

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Strategia_In_Ultima · #9 April 25th, 2005, 05:23 AM

Makaan is the Vaygr leader. Sajuuk was worshipped as a god by the Kiiths on Kharak (and the Taiidan named their Ion Cannon Frigate Sajuuk-Cor, "God's Wrath") but turns out to be.....

a starship.

LOL the irony! For four thousand years or more the Exiles - and perhaps others too - worshipped a spaceship! LOL!

edit: Oh, Sajuul was a typo, it was 'sposed to be Sajuuk.

Strategia_In_Ultima · #10 April 24th, 2005, 10:03 AM

Who? The Hiigarans or the Vaygr?

In the case of the Hiigarans, well, they'd probably fight it like Kiith Somtaaw did. In the case of the Vaygr, I honestly have no idea - the Taiidan allied with the Beast in exchange for half the galaxy, because they wanted their power to be restored. Makaan also wants power, but he also wants to acquire Sajuul, and I don't think the Beast would surrender any Hyperspace Cores it acquires when it destroys the Pride of Hiigara or Bentus. In fact, I think Makaan would most likely attack it as well - he wants the entire galaxy, he doesn't want simply to gain a power base in part of it, he wants the whole thing.