TGE SciFi Construction Kit EA & Jungle Ruins Pack WIP
by Alan James · 04/11/2009 (12:01 am) · 12 comments
Hey Everyone!
I've finally made a bit of progress on the TGE Version of the SciFi Construction Kit. The NonLightmapped Models/Version is complete and the Demo levels are uploaded into the accounts of those of you who have previously picked up the Kit.
It is still EA (Early Adopter) since I'm still planning on some optimization work and polishing up of the documentation and such. Here are a few screens in game of the TGE Version (pretty simple lighting at this point, but very functional):
It's still the EA price of $22.50, and probably will be for at least several more weeks (or a month). But I'll give everyone a heads up when it's going to go to it's regular price.
Oh, and I guess I ought to post a link to the site: www.monsterpacks.com. It's there along with several Digital Lightstorm Studios audio packs and all our other content packs.
I've also been working on a Jungle Ruins Pack. I've seen a few artists work around the Angkor Wat Ruins and snagged a bunch of reference photos and have been trying to build up from what I've seen some Ruin components for TGE/TGEA (and eventually when I get a hold of a beta) T3D.
Here are some preliminary screens. Some of the geometry will change a bit, along with several LODs but it gives you an idea of the WIP:
Should have some more updates within a week or so, I'll keep you all posted as thing progress on these and other things I've been working on.
Alan
I've finally made a bit of progress on the TGE Version of the SciFi Construction Kit. The NonLightmapped Models/Version is complete and the Demo levels are uploaded into the accounts of those of you who have previously picked up the Kit.
It is still EA (Early Adopter) since I'm still planning on some optimization work and polishing up of the documentation and such. Here are a few screens in game of the TGE Version (pretty simple lighting at this point, but very functional):
It's still the EA price of $22.50, and probably will be for at least several more weeks (or a month). But I'll give everyone a heads up when it's going to go to it's regular price.
Oh, and I guess I ought to post a link to the site: www.monsterpacks.com. It's there along with several Digital Lightstorm Studios audio packs and all our other content packs.
I've also been working on a Jungle Ruins Pack. I've seen a few artists work around the Angkor Wat Ruins and snagged a bunch of reference photos and have been trying to build up from what I've seen some Ruin components for TGE/TGEA (and eventually when I get a hold of a beta) T3D.
Here are some preliminary screens. Some of the geometry will change a bit, along with several LODs but it gives you an idea of the WIP:
Should have some more updates within a week or so, I'll keep you all posted as thing progress on these and other things I've been working on.
Alan
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#2
04/11/2009 (1:22 am)
The jungle ruins pack seems like a good idea. Looking forward to that one, and anything else you do in the future. 
#3
04/11/2009 (1:26 am)
@Alan: Yep this one is also definitely on my shopping list. :) Good job, looking forward to seeing this. 
#4
04/11/2009 (1:34 am)
@Alan: Thanks for the update! Those ruins! Can't wait to put my hands on them. Awesome work, as usual. 
#6
04/11/2009 (5:36 am)
Cool buildings, and I like the textures.. Reminds me of "Gears of War"
#7
04/11/2009 (1:13 pm)
You guys rock, fantastic products! 
#8
Hope you can get those ruins up soon they are magical!!
P.S if you dont mind me asking what program do you use to make all your artwork 2D and 3D?
04/11/2009 (1:52 pm)
Wow Great work I've always like your work!Hope you can get those ruins up soon they are magical!!
P.S if you dont mind me asking what program do you use to make all your artwork 2D and 3D?
#9
04/11/2009 (4:35 pm)
Hey Alan, Amazing Ruins man! Awesome work as always and thanks for the plug on the packs :-). I know I will be getting in on this ruins pack looks sweet. Will
#10
Thanks for the great comments! It's great to be part of a encouraging community!
@Maxim L.
Yes, I was checking out your sci-fi characters and they'd make a nice fit. I promise I'll try soon to get together with you and do some kind of affiliate thing with plimus.
@Jaren,
For MAP/DIF work it's prettymuch 3D World Studio. I come from a "Family Game Weekend Counterstrike/Half-Life Modding" background, so 3D World Studio was a nice fit for me coming from Hammer Editor. I usually do all the exporting through Constructor, for some reason it seems to give the best results against just a command line Map2Dif thing.
For mesh work I'm trying to get a handle on Silo and Lightray3D. Silo is just really smooth, while Lightray has an old school 3D Max vibe. All the final DTS exporting is done through Milkshape 3D. In my opinion for an indie it is an essential tool to have.
For textures I use mostly a pre-Corel version of Paint Shop Pro (Version 7 to be exact), sometimes an old version of Photoshop 5 PE that I have, but not too often. Seamless Texture Generator, Crazy Bump and as of late Shader Map Pro kind of round out the set.
Thanks again everyone!
04/11/2009 (6:00 pm)
@Everyone,Thanks for the great comments! It's great to be part of a encouraging community!
@Maxim L.
Yes, I was checking out your sci-fi characters and they'd make a nice fit. I promise I'll try soon to get together with you and do some kind of affiliate thing with plimus.
@Jaren,
For MAP/DIF work it's prettymuch 3D World Studio. I come from a "Family Game Weekend Counterstrike/Half-Life Modding" background, so 3D World Studio was a nice fit for me coming from Hammer Editor. I usually do all the exporting through Constructor, for some reason it seems to give the best results against just a command line Map2Dif thing.
For mesh work I'm trying to get a handle on Silo and Lightray3D. Silo is just really smooth, while Lightray has an old school 3D Max vibe. All the final DTS exporting is done through Milkshape 3D. In my opinion for an indie it is an essential tool to have.
For textures I use mostly a pre-Corel version of Paint Shop Pro (Version 7 to be exact), sometimes an old version of Photoshop 5 PE that I have, but not too often. Seamless Texture Generator, Crazy Bump and as of late Shader Map Pro kind of round out the set.
Thanks again everyone!
#11
good to hear, great news.. :)
dont stop, also if any help needed - feel free to ask
04/11/2009 (6:51 pm)
@Alan Jamesgood to hear, great news.. :)
dont stop, also if any help needed - feel free to ask
#12
If this is a Early adapter, man i can't wait to see the finished product. excellent work. very impressive.
04/17/2009 (9:04 pm)
nice job on the pack so far. i just did a EA purchase today of this kit and am definitely impressed. over 450 megs worth of excellent content. If this is a Early adapter, man i can't wait to see the finished product. excellent work. very impressive.
Torque Owner Maximillian Brewer
I realy need to buy some of your packs once i have a bit more money $$
From Max
Keep up the awesome work!