Customize the look of ships and not just modules?

deputydog

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13 years ago

May 8, 2012, 1:34:18 PM

This has probably been asked, but are we going to get the ability to customize the appearance of our ships in the editor? May be to much work at this point, but Id think that different modules would alter the appearance of the ships. At least gives some color/decal schemes and the ability to morph/resize points on the ship to tweak the look a bit more?

Maclardal

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Maclardal

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13 years ago

May 8, 2012, 1:36:29 PM

As far as we know there will be no changes to the ships general shape. However it has been suggested that weapons be given visual hard points. This would mean things like missiles don't just fire out of the hull, they instead have a visible launcher. I suppose it would be possible for these specific points to represent the weapon they are firing, but aside from that I would doubt any major differences to appearance.

Gordon

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Gordon

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13 years ago

May 8, 2012, 1:41:12 PM

You are right, this has been discussed before. As Maclardal has already said, the ships will probably stay the same, but with more visuals. Like the missile launcher. But I would also like to add colors to my ship. Perhaps add a faction banner here, or perhaps there.

victorcahat

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victorcahat

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13 years ago

May 8, 2012, 1:45:38 PM

Hello,

I agree, it would really be a great addition to be able to customise our ships, by colours but also by different skins, or purely cosmetic modules. The current ship design, although not ugly, seems to me slightly .. bland, and would benefit greatly from user customisation.

ArrowLance

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ArrowLance

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13 years ago

May 8, 2012, 1:46:55 PM

At the very least being able to decal an insignia on the ship in a fixed location would be a huge bonus.

i_marlok

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i_marlok

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13 years ago

May 8, 2012, 2:09:31 PM

Would love to be able to customize the Ship atleast a bit.

Either a little bit of Colour or your own Banner.

Would make the game a bit more Stylish

Divine_Moments_of_Truth

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Divine_Moments_of_Truth

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13 years ago

May 8, 2012, 2:16:48 PM

Decals would be so much fun. I would add eyes on the front of imperial light ships to make them look even more like ancient greek trier.

Or a little kick-ass imperial eagle. And don't get me started on this - every decent human space empire should have an imperial eagle.

Urdnot-Shepard

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Urdnot-Shepard

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13 years ago

May 8, 2012, 2:46:23 PM

Maclardal wrote:
As far as we know there will be no changes to the ships general shape. However it has been suggested that weapons be given visual hard points.

This is good suggestion.

Reichmann

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Reichmann

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13 years ago

May 8, 2012, 3:33:37 PM

I did find it a little strange to have weapons firing out of the hull, and I am personally hoping for a few more ship types for each race than just 6, and perhaps more unique technology for each race. However, it is in Alpha still, so I'm hoping that there may be some changes. If not, I suppose these things can always come later.

Sebmono

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Sebmono

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11 700g2g pts

13 years ago

May 8, 2012, 5:07:48 PM

I concur, if not possible to have multiple model choices per hull size per race, then color schemes, decals, and visible weapon hard points would go miles towards enhancing the visual appeal of space battles. Also, visible weapon hard points would leave room for identification of opponent weapon mixes during battle which would be tres cool and useful.

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