Sith Holocron

I have no god damn idea.

::sigh:: After making 70 loading screens, it looks like I've been offered a new filter to use. On one hand, the thought that I'll have to add filters to the 70 pictures I have is wearying. On the other, I can't decide which I like better. If you don't respond, I'll not expend the extra effort. Which filter is better? A B I'm letting the poll for the Dantooine skybox question run for a few days so if you like the new filter better, I can redo the loading screens in the meantime. I would have to remake two of the loading screens from scratch though - one of which I am unwilling to do. (As I wiped my TSL install trying to get Korriban Expansion to work correctly, that will be a real pain in the butt.)

Update: I will not be doing loading screens for Newbiemodder's Korriban Expansion. Update 09DEC2020: Actually I wound up caving on that point in 2019. KE is represented currently in the Add-On Pack.

The next thing I make loading screens will be Dantooine. I'll be using the Vurt's K2 Exterior Textures, Part 1 for most of the Dantooine textures. However, but for the skybox replacement, which do you folks prefer: More Vibrant Skies 1.0 by Malkior or K2 Exterior Textures, Part 1 by Vurt Register your vote in the poll. (Scroll to the top of the page if you've missed it.)

I hope all goes well. If it does go badly, please consult another Admin. I've been through this rodeo once already this month.

What happens if one or more say no?

Please don't try make a compilation mod. Please, please, PLEASE don't do that.

I think people can honestly live without the Swoop Loading Screens in the initial release. I can always change my mind later and bring them out as a small add-on pack. I'm already doing that with the loading screens for the larger content mods that provide their loading screens. Seeing as I've not a great familiarity with GIMP, I'd rather not rush it at the moment. I always have time to learn the darn thing now that it's on my computer. It's not all bad news, folks. In addition to the main pack and what I'm calling the "add-on" pack, I'll also be presenting a few other small mods as well. I plan to release them all in one day. That should be interesting as I've never done a big splash like that. If you're not keeping track: Besides the swoop stuff, here's what's left to do. Dantooine Korriban

Taking the pictures of the track isn't the problem. I have that issue solved with GLINTERCEPT. However, it's the compositing that is the issue. I don't have Photoshop and maybe that's why my previous attempts have been frankly thought of as crap. I thought I would let someone else take a crack at it. Here's an example so you can see. Even if I get no submissions, I'll still complete the package. I'll just not include the swoop screens and JC's image correction. (See the initial post.)

Don't let the wall color fool you as I'm using K2TSLR - The Sith Lords Remastered WIP Alpha 1-1 by sELFiNDUCEDcOMA for Telos Modules. This is that room in Moza's. This should be my final take on this scene.

Very helpful, DP. Thanks! In other news, Coruscant loading screen may produce another mod out of it.

I've had to learn so many things for this project . . . so that's a good thing! How is this shot compared to the others?

I believe the room might have chairs and tables in the way. Is that a deal breaker?

Time for some crowd sourcing . . . I haven't been satisfied with screens for the Swoops tracks on Citadel Station, Nar Shaddaa, and Onderon. I need to get HUD-free, wide screenshots of each of the Swoop tracks in KOTOR2. They all have different swoops and tracks so I'd screenshots for each one. Could any of you take some dynamic in-game shots on each track that I could use for my Loading Screen project? Post your submission here! If used, you'll be included in the credits as a contributor! If not used, you'll still be included in the credits - as long as it's not a joke shot.) Back to Admiral Onasi . . . Not having access to the cutscene room that Carth appears in has made it difficult for me to take a behind the shoulder (or back) screen shot. On what map shall I place Carth looking out the window? I gave an example above but I think I can do better. I also think I placed him too far away from the camera as well.

Or I just turn one of my other characters into Carth ... that I could do.

He's not aimed at the window long enough in the scene. That doesn't give me enough time to use GLIntercept to get behind him to take a shot. That's probably beyond me - so it's a no go.

So . . . like this?

I need more feedback from others before I take requests.

Including that shouldn't be a problem, I think. Update: I've just created a new one that should cover both the main game and all of the optional mods as well.

JC, if there's a file that you could make to accomplish that, I am game.

I would have used sELFiNDUCEDcOMA's textures for Dxun's Sith Tomb but they haven't been released yet. However - by using sELFiNDUCEDcOMA's picture from his WIP thread - this gives an idea of how it would have looked. But since his textures aren't available, I decided to use the regular textures but use GLIntercept to move up to pool while "the Sith ritual" was still going on.