-= GEMSTONE TEXTURE PACK RELEASE =-
by Gina-Marie -Netjera- Hammer · 05/21/2007 (4:48 pm) · 16 comments
Well, it's finally here - the Gemstone Texture Pack. It contains 435 textures of different gemstones, in 34 different categories. Textures are taken from actual gems, no texture is smaller than 128x128, and all textures are seamless for easy tiling. Textures were taken from specimens with everything from cracks to sparkle, and represent various states such as faceted, polished and raw. Many groups include multiple faceted types of texture, since different styles of faceting produce different effects in the gemstone. You may see textures with a horizontal effect, from an emerald-cut facet, or with spiral patterns from a round cut facet.
Check out the NetjerSoft
website for more information, or Click here: www.netjersoft.com/gemstoneTextureList.htm to see a list of all included textures.
Check out the NetjerSoft
website for more information, or Click here: www.netjersoft.com/gemstoneTextureList.htm to see a list of all included textures.
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Art, Games, Life www.netjera.com See my in-progress website and game design work at: www.netjersoft.com!
#2
05/22/2007 (12:54 am)
Screenshots/images?
#4
I also have in-development screenshot images in earlier posts of this blog, and if you look at some of the newer models for Pharaoh's Frenzy at: http://www.netjersoft.com/pharoahsFrenzy3.htm, you'll see some of the textures in action. The Eye of Horus Amulet uses the Lapis Lazuli, Black Onyx and White Onyx textures, as well as a Beaten Gold and Carnelian texture that will be in later packs. The Amethyst and Tiger Eye Anklet uses, of course, Amethyst (included) and Tiger Eye (later pack) textures.
I had so much source material, I had to make a decision which textures to create first. I finally decided to go with the official list from the International Gemological Association. That meant Lapis was included, as was Tourmaline (not originally intended to be included), but Carnelian and Malachite were not. They'll be coming out in the next pack.
05/22/2007 (1:18 am)
Thanks Steve. :) As I mention on the site, not all of the gemstones have screenshots, and some of the screenshots are of stones that will be in the next pack. I did some rearranging after I put the page together. Also, I'm still trying to determine the best way to post the screenshots so they're clear, visible, but can't be directly downloaded. (I'm no web wizard, lol.)I also have in-development screenshot images in earlier posts of this blog, and if you look at some of the newer models for Pharaoh's Frenzy at: http://www.netjersoft.com/pharoahsFrenzy3.htm, you'll see some of the textures in action. The Eye of Horus Amulet uses the Lapis Lazuli, Black Onyx and White Onyx textures, as well as a Beaten Gold and Carnelian texture that will be in later packs. The Amethyst and Tiger Eye Anklet uses, of course, Amethyst (included) and Tiger Eye (later pack) textures.
I had so much source material, I had to make a decision which textures to create first. I finally decided to go with the official list from the International Gemological Association. That meant Lapis was included, as was Tourmaline (not originally intended to be included), but Carnelian and Malachite were not. They'll be coming out in the next pack.
#5
Small enough the image can be visible, but large enough the image can't be used.
Nice work Netj.
05/22/2007 (4:13 am)
Quote:so they're clear, visible, but can't be directly downloaded. (I'm no web wizard, lol.)I would use a word with a mid transparency level in photoshop, saying DEMO.
Small enough the image can be visible, but large enough the image can't be used.
Nice work Netj.
#6
05/22/2007 (4:29 am)
Thanks for the tip, Stephan. And thanks for the compliment. :) 
#7
05/22/2007 (7:08 am)
I bought the pack and now have a large number of new textures for a very inexpensive price. Thanks! 
#8
05/23/2007 (4:49 am)
Congrats on the completion and release Netjera! 
#9
10/08/2010 (8:02 pm)
I realize this thread is over 3 years old, but Gina-Marie's gemstone textures are incredible. I really need, need, need them! :) Is there anyone that still has contact with her or that can help me. Please feel free to email me directly at faewhisperer@gmail.com. Thanks!
#10
I'll post here when it's back up. For now, if you leave a post in this thread, I'll be able to email you back. Sorry for the inconvenience!
@Nicole: I sent you an email as soon as the comment hit my mailbox. :)
10/08/2010 (9:38 pm)
I'm still here, and so's the site. Unfortunately, we've been experiencing some down time due to hosting issues. The web hosting company has assured me that we'll "be up soon", but it's been three weeks now, so I'm not sure how much longer it will be.I'll post here when it's back up. For now, if you leave a post in this thread, I'll be able to email you back. Sorry for the inconvenience!
@Nicole: I sent you an email as soon as the comment hit my mailbox. :)
#11
10/08/2010 (11:15 pm)
YAY!! Don't worry about inconvenience. I'm just thrilled you are still around and have your incredible textures available. Thanks so much. I look forward to hearing from you when they are available again.
#12
10/08/2010 (11:33 pm)
I wanted to ask: where did you see them? All links from here are broken because the website is down. =/
#13
www.torquepowered.com/community/blogs/view/12653
It came up when I did a web search on semi-precious gemstone textures.
10/09/2010 (10:30 am)
I found them on what I guess to be the original thread here:www.torquepowered.com/community/blogs/view/12653
It came up when I did a web search on semi-precious gemstone textures.
#14
10/09/2010 (5:01 pm)
Ah, I found it. It's an older blog post from when the pack was still in development. Thanks!
#15
.....any chance i could make arrangements?
10/19/2012 (11:26 am)
OK so i stumbled across this looking for gemstone textures, and i see no place to purchase. .....any chance i could make arrangements?
#16
The GTP hasn't been put back up yet, but if you're still interested, one possible option is for you to send me payment, and I'll then put the GTP up on a special webpage for you which will be available for you for 24 hours. That way, you can download the files, but I won't have to leave them up until I get the rest of the storefront settled.
Anyone interested, please email me at netjera at netjera dot com, and we can discuss it further, thanks. :)
Sorry about the inconvenience, and thanks for your interest.
11/06/2012 (4:49 pm)
Greetings, and apologies. Somehow, the Garage Games notifications were being transferred into my spam folder. =/ Good thing I clean out my email so frequently. The GTP hasn't been put back up yet, but if you're still interested, one possible option is for you to send me payment, and I'll then put the GTP up on a special webpage for you which will be available for you for 24 hours. That way, you can download the files, but I won't have to leave them up until I get the rest of the storefront settled.
Anyone interested, please email me at netjera at netjera dot com, and we can discuss it further, thanks. :)
Sorry about the inconvenience, and thanks for your interest.
Torque 3D Owner Edward
Congrats on your release, Cheers,racs333