Ancient Empires: Persia for T3D Released!
by Alan James · 12/01/2009 (1:17 am) · 23 comments
Hey Everyone!
The last 24 hours have been a blast...just kidding! =)
I won't go into the gory details, but I finally have a working release of the Ancient Empires:Persia Content Pack for T3D!
I've converted all of the models to both Collada (without LOD) and DTS (with LOD on the bulk of them, depending upon the detail of the model(s)). I've left in the MS3D files, the OBJ files, the 3DWS files (3DWorldStudio) and any other source files that I used in the process. (The DIF files in legacy TGEA format are also in there, for those of you who are using TGEA and are in a hurry and can't wait until I've finished some testing in it.)
The pack consists of two downloads, both of which are stand alone deals. One is a fully functioning two level demo of the Pack using the T3D Demo exe, and the second (which is actually the primary download on www.monsterpacks.com) is Pack Assets only with the source files.
I've decided to run a small promotional on it for a week or so (or until I have enough strength to tackle the web end of this stuff again). It's going to be running $24.95, which is $5.00 off it regular price. I'm going to also be setting the Halloween combo pack back to it's $29.95 price, and lowering the Tombs & Crypts Pack to a regular price of $19.95. (Hope that's ok Will, I think we'll do better that way!)
Anyway, what is one of my posts without a bunch of images and stuff, huh? Here is the video from my earlier edited post in case you missed it, and a few more screens. Enjoy and check it out on www.monsterpacks.com!
And a few more screens!
Thanks for checking it out!
Alan
The last 24 hours have been a blast...just kidding! =)
I won't go into the gory details, but I finally have a working release of the Ancient Empires:Persia Content Pack for T3D!
I've converted all of the models to both Collada (without LOD) and DTS (with LOD on the bulk of them, depending upon the detail of the model(s)). I've left in the MS3D files, the OBJ files, the 3DWS files (3DWorldStudio) and any other source files that I used in the process. (The DIF files in legacy TGEA format are also in there, for those of you who are using TGEA and are in a hurry and can't wait until I've finished some testing in it.)
The pack consists of two downloads, both of which are stand alone deals. One is a fully functioning two level demo of the Pack using the T3D Demo exe, and the second (which is actually the primary download on www.monsterpacks.com) is Pack Assets only with the source files.
I've decided to run a small promotional on it for a week or so (or until I have enough strength to tackle the web end of this stuff again). It's going to be running $24.95, which is $5.00 off it regular price. I'm going to also be setting the Halloween combo pack back to it's $29.95 price, and lowering the Tombs & Crypts Pack to a regular price of $19.95. (Hope that's ok Will, I think we'll do better that way!)
Anyway, what is one of my posts without a bunch of images and stuff, huh? Here is the video from my earlier edited post in case you missed it, and a few more screens. Enjoy and check it out on www.monsterpacks.com!
And a few more screens!
Thanks for checking it out!
Alan
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#2
12/01/2009 (3:14 am)
Looks very awesome! 
#3
12/01/2009 (5:38 am)
Alan, these screens look spectacular! Perhaps a sci-fi pack for next? :) 
#4
12/01/2009 (6:32 am)
Another vote for sci-fi :-). Looks great.
#6
12/01/2009 (7:42 am)
That looks amazing... ** jaw drops off **
#7
I've got a few things to update in the next day or so on this, I resolved my issue with the exporting of the Collada versions with LOD, so I'll be able to get those in. There are some other minor things that I'll be doing. It's all good to go, but as usual with me, I can't leave things alone and will have a 1.1 version out soon!
Perhaps I'd ought to finish up and complete the things in my first one! It's still in EA eight months later!
12/01/2009 (9:05 am)
Thanks guys, I've got a few things to update in the next day or so on this, I resolved my issue with the exporting of the Collada versions with LOD, so I'll be able to get those in. There are some other minor things that I'll be doing. It's all good to go, but as usual with me, I can't leave things alone and will have a 1.1 version out soon!
Quote:Perhaps a sci-fi pack for next?
Perhaps I'd ought to finish up and complete the things in my first one! It's still in EA eight months later!
#8
I'm not voting for sci-fi - I'm voting for more of everything :)
The more architecture and nature is available, the better. Then we just need to worry about characters and critters tailored to our games.
12/01/2009 (9:06 am)
Looking great, and awesome value for the money!I'm not voting for sci-fi - I'm voting for more of everything :)
The more architecture and nature is available, the better. Then we just need to worry about characters and critters tailored to our games.
#9
Where can one see the list of whats included?
12/01/2009 (11:03 am)
its looking great. one question though!Where can one see the list of whats included?
#10
12/01/2009 (1:19 pm)
WOW! Very nice work. 
#11
Let us know when those tweaks are in, I'm ready with the credit card to buy but don't want to download twice, bandwidth ain't cheap in South Africa, sigh. ;)
12/01/2009 (1:20 pm)
Looks great Alan, really great. Let us know when those tweaks are in, I'm ready with the credit card to buy but don't want to download twice, bandwidth ain't cheap in South Africa, sigh. ;)
#12
12/01/2009 (4:00 pm)
Those are fantastic shots! 
#13
12/01/2009 (4:44 pm)
Very nice nice shots :)...really great. 
#14
Not a prob to me... sounds like a great deal.
Love what you did to this new pack, OMG it looks awesome. Your work is really un-matched my friend, keep up the great work. Way to go!!!
Thanks as always bro!
Will
12/01/2009 (4:58 pm)
Alan:Quote:I'm going to also be setting the Halloween combo pack back to it's $29.95 price, and lowering the Tombs & Crypts Pack to a regular price of $19.95. (Hope that's ok Will, I think we'll do better that way!)
Not a prob to me... sounds like a great deal.
Love what you did to this new pack, OMG it looks awesome. Your work is really un-matched my friend, keep up the great work. Way to go!!!
Thanks as always bro!
Will
#15
@Christian S.: I'll get a model breakdown and shots up here later this evening and on www.monsterpacks.com, have some tweaking to blast through then it'll happen!
@Gareth: I just rolled in the door from my regular job, hitting the ground running and hope to have it updated in several hours! I'll email you when it's updated and post here to let everyone know.
@Will Z.: Thanks Will! Let me know how that update/addon is going and we'll make it happen.
@Everyone in reference to Tom Spilman. I've got to tell you all what a help he's been and how incredibly patient he is teaching an old dog new tricks. He jumped in immediately and tested out the demo levels, gave me great feedback, peformance info, suggestions, tips, and not once did he resort to the much deserved terms for me like, knucklehead, idiot, etc. That alone showed a herculean amount of grace and self control! =)
Thanks, Tom. Really, really appreciate the help.
12/01/2009 (6:57 pm)
@All: Thanks!@Christian S.: I'll get a model breakdown and shots up here later this evening and on www.monsterpacks.com, have some tweaking to blast through then it'll happen!
@Gareth: I just rolled in the door from my regular job, hitting the ground running and hope to have it updated in several hours! I'll email you when it's updated and post here to let everyone know.
@Will Z.: Thanks Will! Let me know how that update/addon is going and we'll make it happen.
@Everyone in reference to Tom Spilman. I've got to tell you all what a help he's been and how incredibly patient he is teaching an old dog new tricks. He jumped in immediately and tested out the demo levels, gave me great feedback, peformance info, suggestions, tips, and not once did he resort to the much deserved terms for me like, knucklehead, idiot, etc. That alone showed a herculean amount of grace and self control! =)
Thanks, Tom. Really, really appreciate the help.
#16
Sounds good... working on the Temple Of Light for the Grave Yard Pack update. Got about 12 or so sounds planned too for it thus far. Still roughing out the new stone looks and trying to get some textures rendered for each of the scenes into their own folders. Once I get the temple done, I'll be shooting you a email with the model so you can do your magic on it and we will go from there... got some exciting ideas for new head stones on the update btw so will keep you updated in email... see ya soon my friend and again AMAZING work man, can't wait to see what you do with the new Graveyard update...
Will
12/02/2009 (12:02 am)
Alan:Sounds good... working on the Temple Of Light for the Grave Yard Pack update. Got about 12 or so sounds planned too for it thus far. Still roughing out the new stone looks and trying to get some textures rendered for each of the scenes into their own folders. Once I get the temple done, I'll be shooting you a email with the model so you can do your magic on it and we will go from there... got some exciting ideas for new head stones on the update btw so will keep you updated in email... see ya soon my friend and again AMAZING work man, can't wait to see what you do with the new Graveyard update...
Will
#17
*Updated all the collada files to match the LODs offered in a number of the higher detail models.
*Converted the Primary textures to DDS format
*Converted 90% of the normals to DDS format
*Updated the Demo missions to reflect the model changes
*Mapped Materials on a portion of the models in the demo/assets (the ones I liked the looks of)
*Have five hours before I have to be up for work
*Like putting asterisks for a bulleted list
@Christian S.
Here is a nearly complete model index (only some of the smaller models not included here, foodstuffs for in the market stalls, some assorted doors, windows, gates, etc.--nothing too substantial):
There probably won't be another update until I finish the TGEA demos and discover anything else that might be amiss, or needing of tweaking, so I'd say it's gold at this point (as much as my compulsive behavior allows me to say that).
Thanks again all!
12/02/2009 (3:27 am)
UPDATE 1.0.1 *Updated all the collada files to match the LODs offered in a number of the higher detail models.
*Converted the Primary textures to DDS format
*Converted 90% of the normals to DDS format
*Updated the Demo missions to reflect the model changes
*Mapped Materials on a portion of the models in the demo/assets (the ones I liked the looks of)
*Have five hours before I have to be up for work
*Like putting asterisks for a bulleted list
@Christian S.
Here is a nearly complete model index (only some of the smaller models not included here, foodstuffs for in the market stalls, some assorted doors, windows, gates, etc.--nothing too substantial):
There probably won't be another update until I finish the TGEA demos and discover anything else that might be amiss, or needing of tweaking, so I'd say it's gold at this point (as much as my compulsive behavior allows me to say that).
Thanks again all!
#18
12/02/2009 (5:03 am)
JUST AMAZING! as usual! Also, if you ever need ideas, i am always hanging out for a fantasy kit like this, with fantasy like buildings (like in zelda) which would go well with sticks and twigs, which i hope to get for Christmas! 
#19
If you're taking ideas for other kits, I'm looking for an 'Ancient Empires: Asia' pack. With rural village type homes and structures, temples, wooden bridges, food carts, rice paddy ground textures, etc
12/02/2009 (7:55 am)
This looks amazing and it's a great deal. So amazing I bought it yesterday when it was announced. The bad thing: I've so far been unable to download it. I wasn't sent an activation code to enter on my account, like with Sticks and Twigs. I was sent a download link, but monsterpacks.com just tells me that download.php doesn't exist.If you're taking ideas for other kits, I'm looking for an 'Ancient Empires: Asia' pack. With rural village type homes and structures, temples, wooden bridges, food carts, rice paddy ground textures, etc
#20
Sorry for the difficulties. I have had a few problems with Dreamhost during the last week...(not exactly a dream), so I manually activated your Pack, so if you log in to your account it should be in your "my downloads" section. Thanks!
@Everyone: If anyone else has experienced trouble, just email me direct at alanjamesATcharter.net. (Haven't had anyone else mention anything, but don't hesitate, the process should be complete in minutes and so any longer than that and feel free to get a hold of me).
Thanks for the great suggestions!
12/02/2009 (9:22 am)
@Tom O.Sorry for the difficulties. I have had a few problems with Dreamhost during the last week...(not exactly a dream), so I manually activated your Pack, so if you log in to your account it should be in your "my downloads" section. Thanks!
@Everyone: If anyone else has experienced trouble, just email me direct at alanjamesATcharter.net. (Haven't had anyone else mention anything, but don't hesitate, the process should be complete in minutes and so any longer than that and feel free to get a hold of me).
Thanks for the great suggestions!
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