CarthOnasty 214 Posted April 25, 2018 File Name: Star Map Revamp File Submitter: CarthOnasty File Submitted: 25 Apr 2018 File Category: Skins K1R Compatible: Yes ///// 01. Background ///// Being such a main part of the K1 story, I was surprised to see these had yet to be revamped. I was looking to get into modding/reskinning, so I thought this would be a great project. ///// 02. Enhancements ///// First steps were to update the overall model. I wanted some visual upgrades while still maintaining a very-aged and neglected structure. I love the runes scattered throughout the game and I really wanted to incorporate those as well. It seemed fitting to light them. (And you're going to them all over the place.) Next section was so focus on the HUD (for lack of a better term). It was very pixelated and really needed a crisp, new look. I tried to simplify it a bit and ended up removing a couple of parts as well. The biggest change I made was creating a new piece for the planet locators. I simply didn't like the originals and wanted to make the location an actual planet. This was a really fun part--recreating the central galaxy this all revolved around. I used some shots of actual galaxies, nebulas, and starfields. It's hard to beat the real thing. I adjusted the colors slightly for better clarity as well. The mother of a bastard that caused me the most grief, was the dodecahedron in the center of the star map. The texture had such a bizarre repeat pattern and never really wrapped that well. I'm happy to the point I got it to, but would like to make that an actual sphere in v2. ///// 03. Future Plans ///// In thinking about a version 2, I'd like to actually edit the model files. I think some edges could be softened, but mostly I'd like to adjust the mapping to avoid so many repeated areas of the texture. The final opening of the star map, where the PC finds out the location of the forge could use some work. Most (if not all) is model work and I wasn't ready for that. I'd also like to adjust the lighting in a couple of places. Would I go as far as to customize it for every zone you find a map? I dunno, that's a big endeavor and there are a limited number of placeables. ///// 04. Moving Forward ///// This has been a fun project for sure, and I'm happy to see it come to fruition. Please download and let me know your thoughts. I open to constructive criticism and whatever I can do to the better the project, I'm happy to do so. ///// 05. Install ///// Drag 'em to your override folder. These shouldn't conflict with anything. ///// 06. Uninstall ///// Remove the files. ///// 07. Disclaimer ///// Distribute, have fun, edit, whatever. I only ask that you don't claim this as your own. ///// 08. Thanks ///// So many! Shout outs for tutorials, advice, suggestions, testing, encouragement, and more. A Future Pilot, Darth_Sapiens, DarthParametric, DarthVarkor, djh269, InSidious, JCarter426, Kexikus, ndix UR, Rece, Sith Holocron, Sithspecter, Sniggles, tjsase, VarsityPuppet, Zhaboka Click here to download this file Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kexikus 995 Posted April 26, 2018 Looks really good. The only problem I have with it is that Aurek-Besh lettering and a Rakatan terminal doesn't quite fit together but more importantly: It's only gibberish. I know that most people probably don't care about that but I personally really like those details if they make sense. Apart from that: Outstanding work! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarthOnasty 214 Posted April 26, 2018 Looks really good. The only problem I have with it is that Aurek-Besh lettering and a Rakatan terminal doesn't quite fit together but more importantly: It's only gibberish. I know that most people probably don't care about that but I personally really like those details if they make sense. Apart from that: Outstanding work! Thanks! I knew going into the project that I wanted some sort of rune-work or old lettering. Some Aurebesh characters were already in the model in a couple places and I've read it was based off of the old Rakatan script, so I decided to go all-in with it. In regards to it being gibberish... kind of. There are such messages as "Revan was here", "8675309", and "Rakatan Infinite Empire". So gibberish yes, but just some easter eggs as well. Thanks for the feedback and checking it out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sith Holocron 2,480 Posted April 26, 2018 Why not use one of these fonts: http://www.erikstormtrooper.com/fonts.htm 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarthOnasty 214 Posted April 26, 2018 Why not use one of these fonts: http://www.erikstormtrooper.com/fonts.htm It currently uses Peter Schuster Jun's NewAurabesh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kexikus 995 Posted April 26, 2018 Why not use one of these fonts: http://www.erikstormtrooper.com/fonts.htm No, please don't. Or well, don't use any of the real-world fonts there. Dark Katarn might work as old runes, but I think Aurek-Besh is actually a good choice since those Rakatan computers translate everything into Galactic Basic and that's its font. I guess easter eggs are fine in that case but I prefer actual useful text in these cases. I'm also someone who tries to decipher computer screens in the movies. But that's all just a personal preference. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sith Holocron 2,480 Posted April 26, 2018 It currently uses Peter Schuster Jun's NewAurabesh. I personally prefer David Occhino's Aurebesh, but different stroke for different folks. You do you! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarthVarkor 384 Posted April 26, 2018 "A fine addition to my collection..." - Congrats on getting the mod finished! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HK-47 84 Posted April 26, 2018 Downloading. I noticed that 1.0 and 1.1 are both available for download. I take it that only 1.1 is needed and not both. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarthOnasty 214 Posted April 26, 2018 "A fine addition to my collection..." - Congrats on getting the mod finished! Glad you're a fan, thanks for checking it out. Downloading. I noticed that 1.0 and 1.1 are both available for download. I take it that only 1.1 is needed and not both. Just 1.1, correct. Thanks for downloading! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
