X-Shuttle Replacement

[Kazinsal]

Well, thanks for the replies folks. I've redone the wings and I'm thinking about trying to texture it and then export it to MS3D to give it hardpoints.

One reason I decided I'd redo the X-Shuttle model is because... those bottom fins, they're... horrid. That and I believe it's an import. Correct me if I'm wrong.

The ship's stats are fine. It's time for a new, original model.

Your ships are always so... octagonally phallic.

Hrm. Never noticed that.

You should see my nomad suncrusher concept model. It's not octagonal... just phallic.

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[RonG777]

Well, thanks for the replies folks. I've redone the wings and I'm thinking about trying to texture it and then export it to MS3D to give it hardpoints.

One reason I decided I'd redo the X-Shuttle model is because... those bottom fins, they're... horrid. That and I believe it's an import. Correct me if I'm wrong.
The ship's stats are fine. It's time for a new, original model.
Hrm. Never noticed that.

Well, indeed, that is your opinion and I respect that.
Granted, this may very well be an import (I don't know if it is or not; it really doesn't bother me), but if you replace the original X-Shuttle you will take away a look that has inspired some really good RP characters here . .





The X-shuttle is supposed to fly in atmospheric conditions. With the small wings on your version, it just doesn't appear to do that, (in my opinion).

I know you need to texture your version, but just looking at the shape alone:
The original X-shuttle has a certain, "darkness" in a sense. It has a low and arched profile that makes this ship appealing to the shady type of character, like a smuggler. It's unique shape makes it a sensible choice to explorers, researchers. A ship that can fly to places that a normal ship may have difficulty reaching out to . . .

Please don't take this the wrong way, but your version looks more like a Zoner cargo vessel than the type of ship the X-shuttle looks like . . (You have a Great Ship. I like it, but it is not an X-Shuttle replacement)

The original X-shuttle is the perfect ship for the explorer / researcher, unlawful smuggler, refugee, or even the average Joe who can scrounge up enough credits for a ship that gives him a vast array of opportunities in Sirius . .

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[Varok]

X-Shuttle must die because it has a very very, but VERY ugly texture.

EDIT: We need cool&good lookign ships to atract more players to the game.:P:laugh:

[Bliss]

I may be wrong, but I believe the X-shuttle is based on the landing ship from the movie 'Aliens'.

[DartStriker]

I may be wrong, but I believe the X-shuttle is based on the landing ship from the movie 'Aliens'.

If someone was trying to recreate the landing ships from 'Aliens' they did a very very bad job at it, unless you mean the landing ship from 'Alien', I haven't seen it in a while so that might be right.

The model looks solid, could use a few more small details. Just add do-dads to it. Some pipes, hoses, little boxes, give it some definition. The wings look a little small, but that could just be me. The only major Problem I have is the cockpit, really work on that some more. Make it more than just, well what it is.

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[Pingu!]

X-Shuttle must die because it has a very very, but VERY ugly texture.

EDIT: We need cool&good lookign ships to atract more <strike>players</strike> lolwuts to the game.:P:laugh:

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[Haphestus]

the current x-shuttle is from thr original homeworld strategy game. but it is most certianly in need of a remodell. this is one of the few homeworld ships i want to see go.

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[LvM]

the current x-shuttle is from thr original homeworld strategy game. but it is most certianly in need of a remodell. this is one of the few homeworld ships i want to see go.

the x-shuttle is an import from X- Beyond the Frontier

its actually the players-ship in the first part of that series, which has already 4 sequels i think, just a shame none of them has ANY multiplayer-mode...

[LancerZero]

Besides the cockpit, please make the wings look like they could actually support the weight of the fuselage in atmosphere. Right now, it looks sorta like an improved Waran, to be honest - a bit too angular in strange ways. Maybe make the fuselage more streamlined, too. Tail seems okay, though a rudder might help. Just a small one. And as Dart said, some definition - but that's a matter for once the overall shape is done.

The X11 is an import that needs to go...but like the Spatial, it has its own cult following, so the replacement should not only match the infocard, but...yeah. I mean, the infocard could change, but it's such a great little niche freighter...

Is there any way you could slap a placeholder texture on it, so we could see what this model looks like in-game? Angle and perspective might make it look better than it does in orthographic.

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[RonG777]

the current x-shuttle is from thr original homeworld strategy game. but it is most certianly in need of a remodell. this is one of the few homeworld ships i want to see go.

Well, if This import must go, (to be fair) , then the Outcast Huguenot, as well as all the others should be chucked as well . . .

** Sorry to direct the thread in a different direction, but I really don't understand why the few ships that are imports here has this big push now to be rid of . . . OK, that's all I got to say on this .. **

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