Sofa Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Just got this game off Steam and I'm already very much a fan of the building system. Pictures of things I've built will go here. Maybe faction fluff when I feel like it. Type 1 Mining Vehicle First ship, built to get started in the game. Armed with mining lasers, a salvage beam, and a single gun turret. Drone bay Cockpit, since you can kinda see in through the glass. Scaling is a little tricky in this game though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Hart Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 lol that cockpit :) Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazerious Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 That's awesome! I'm always impressed by what people come up with. You can also upload your ships folder so people can try out your creations as well. Keep up the great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdSpiral Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Oh that's amazing. I really love this. Picking up a fantastic Homeworld vibe from it. Your detail work is incredible, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadisticSweety Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Oh crap, that is adorable. You did a wonderful job with the colors and rounded shape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead8Eye Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 O.O wow! very nice ship! it looks like an small construction ship for base building! :D great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ertil87 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Just got this game off Steam and I'm already very much a fan of the building system. Pictures of things I've built will go here. Maybe faction fluff when I feel like it. Type 1 Mining Vehicle First ship, built to get started in the game. Armed with mining lasers, a salvage beam, and a single gun turret. Drone bay Cockpit, since you can kinda see in through the glass. Scaling is a little tricky in this game though. Could we get a SHip save file plzz :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofa Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Fast-Attack Corvette, Man'aan class My first shot at a combat-oriented craft. Built in creative, the Man'aan is designed to operate in groups, acting to scout ahead of a fleet and run circles around an enemy whilst peppering them with bolter fire. Standard-issue scout/light combat ship until I can come up with something more cost-effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazerious Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I like it man! Can't wait to try it out :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vovolov Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Absolutely awesome. Loving the Homeworld vibe, and loving the exquisite paintjobs. Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeatHTaX Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 totally dig the Homeworld appeal. Definitely looks like it had some influence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomCommander Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 What the...? How in...? How did you...? Why is this...? Your designs have left me speechless, and I usually don't check the design boards often anymore. I'm also liking the Homeworld vibe that everyone is noticing about the aesthetics, and the attention to detail is absolutely marvelous. And the scaling, I agree it's hard to do, but holy crap you do it so well! Just one question: When do you plan on making Capital-class ships? Or if that seems too ambitious for you, at least a Frigate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simeta Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Very nice :) Would you share the ship files by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofa Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 What the...? How in...? How did you...? Why is this...? Your designs have left me speechless, and I usually don't check the design boards often anymore. I'm also liking the Homeworld vibe that everyone is noticing about the aesthetics, and the attention to detail is absolutely marvelous. And the scaling, I agree it's hard to do, but holy crap you do it so well! Just one question: When do you plan on making Capital-class ships? Or if that seems too ambitious for you, at least a Frigate? A capital-class ship is absolutely on my agenda. Just that I'm still getting used to the game and I don't have an awful lot of free time (12 hours at school from Monday through Thursday, and most of Saturday is spent at the machine shop) Very nice :) Would you share the ship files by any chance? When I got more to post, sure. Or I might wait until Steam Workshop becomes a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofa Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 WIP: Basic iron-tier frigate. No name yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageThe13th Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 You really nailed the the Homeworld aesthetic. Great job. Homeworld is one of my favorite game series. And the art design is probably one of my favorite elements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofa Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 You really nailed the the Homeworld aesthetic. Great job. Homeworld is one of my favorite game series. And the art design is probably one of my favorite elements. Same - It's what got me into drawing many moons ago. Chergan CV Designed and produced by its titular clan, the Chergan is a multirole utility vessel able to take on cargo transport, mining, salvage, reconnaissance, and light combat duties. Its versatile, easily-configurable design has made it the general-purpose workhorse of many Khudani clans, and modified Chergans are not uncommon among smugglers and pirates. Small, iron-tier starter vessel. XML included below. Chergan_CV.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalmont Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Loving these so far; the game really lends itself well to the homeworld aesthetic, and you've nailed it. Can't wait to see more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomCommander Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Hnnnnng Those booster heads on that corvette... Well done on those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkhanglesk Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 really great builds Sofa :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmooney01 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 These remind me of Home world ships... Very well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofa Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Swapped out the Chergan CV's triple nacelle engine array with a beefier setup, also increased volume to enable a second upgrade slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosyUnicorn Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Such inspiration! I never even considered making a cockpit. Thanks for sharing man! I can't wait for your next updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofa Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Frigate, Khar-Ashem class First (finished) attempt at a small, iron-tier capital ship, namely a frigate. However, it's a bit hard to design a warship given the way weapons work in this game (the right weapons have to be found by chance in loot or shops, or made at a factory if you can source the materials, and are quickly lost during a fight), and also it looks like other factions' frigates are significantly larger. So I might reclassify it as a corvette/destroyer, or scale it up significantly. Also here's how I classify ships, which I might reconsider in order to match NPC factions: Corvette/Gunship: Basically just beefed-up fighters; As small and nimble as possible, made to operate in groups to conduct hit-and-run attacks, act as expendable scouts, or provide early game fleet muscle. Destroyer: Relatively fast, maneuverable escort craft, used to defend against small craft such as fighters and corvettes, as well as run reconnaissance and patrol with more armor and firepower than corvettes. Frigate: Combat workhorse of the fleet, designed with a variety of roles in mind, but intended to be cheap enough to be produced in large numbers, whilst having enough armor and firepower to last in a slug-fest. Also ideal for escort duties. Cruiser: High-endurance, heavily armed ship intended to lead expeditions into enemy territory, and quickly respond to threats in one's own. Battlecruiser: Cruiser with a focus on heavy armament; Intended as an asset that can bring big guns over great distances with relatively little notice. Battleship: No holds barred, biggest, baddest ship one can produce in their shipyards. Heavily armed, heavily armored, little consideration given to mobility. Expensive and highly prized, only used when one means business. Also I refuse to call it a Dreadnought because this is outer space, not World War I. Escort Carrier: Fighter carrier designed for mobility; able to deliver assault craft into the fray and stay out of the crossfire, or act as a high-endurance escort for convoys. Fleet Carrier: A more serious and expensive brand of carrier, with a larger compliment of fighters, and a greater emphasis on supporting large fleet engagements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunamik Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Shouldn´t destroyer be larger than frigate? In navy its usually the case (US Frigates were usually half the tonnage of US destroyers for example) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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