Lurker's first ship post

RandomOne · Post by **RandomOne** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:07 am

After lurking for about a year, I decided to finally post my ship...

So without further ado, The Rod Frigate.

I think its a good first-post ship.It may seem a little weapon spammy, but thats sorta my style, so it most likely won't change.

Questions and Comments appreciated!

Isu · Post by **Isu** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:22 am

Not bad for a first post, though I would suggest lightening up that black color.

firevikin125 · Post by **firevikin125** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:13 am

I like it, though it is a little too blocky for my taste.
And ya, try some lighter colors.
But anyway great first post.

RandomOne · Post by **RandomOne** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:10 am

Thanks for the comments!

Do you think this color is better?

Also, I'm thinking of adding team colors but can't decide where to put them. Where do you think is appropiate?

VNilla · Post by **VNilla** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:25 am

I say you should put them on just a few small sections so that the overall grayscale color is preserved but you can still figure out who you're supposed to be shooting at.

natan_j · Post by **natan_j** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 3:08 pm

Whee, I love lurkers!

Hmm, it's still a bit dark, trying upping the brightness on the darker sections and soften out that gradient a bit. You may also consider darkening the weapons a tad, to keep them from sticking out like a bright white, sore thumb. Not too much though, they still need to be distinguishable from the rest of the ship easily enough.
As for team colours, you could also try default-coloured doodads, as they'll also work like default-coloured sections. I've used this in the past with my fleets*, and I think it works quite well.

Overall, a nice first ship, hope to see more from you!

*See links in signature.

gompasta · Post by **gompasta** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 11:00 pm

Add yellow

ArcaneDude · Post by **ArcaneDude** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 11:52 pm

Don't listen to Gompasta.

@Gompasta; this is the second one/two word + smiley post I've seen from you in the same minute. If I see a third I'm gonna report you to Arc or Ara for spamming. Get it?

@Randomone: good ship, only the colors need refinement: more shades of grey to simulate depthing and a fairly dark highlight color, like blue or red would do it. NO YELLOW please.

CheesyErwin · Post by **CheesyErwin** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 11:54 pm

ArcaneDude wrote:Don't listen to Gompasta.

@Gompasta; this is the second one/two word + smiley post I've seen from you in the same minute. If I see a third I'm gonna report you to Arc or Ara for spamming. Get it?

@Randomone: good ship, only the colors need refinement: more shades of grey to simulate depthing and a fairly dark highlight color, like blue or red would do it. NO YELLOW please.

As with the colour, do not use a pure blue (0, 0, 255). It looks bad at ALL situations.

RandomOne · Post by **RandomOne** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 11:59 pm

I still debating how to do coloring for the Rod Friagte, but for right now I'm just experimenting with ship designs.

Anyway, I made a new ship design. I don't really know what to make of it, but it's a WIP.

With parenting

I'm thinking of putting two large cannons on the platforms in the claws and then arming it with other long-range weaponary.

What do you think?

gompasta · Post by **gompasta** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:56 am

ArcaneDude wrote:Don't listen to Gompasta.

@Gompasta; this is the second one/two word + smiley post I've seen from you in the same minute. If I see a third I'm gonna report you to Arc or Ara for spamming. Get it?

Sorry about that,

Firstly i usually cannot think of "long sentences".
And i like yellow on ships

Anna Mod Edit: If you can't say something useful, constructive, and preferably longer than two words and a goddamn smiley, then DO. NOT. POST. FUCKER.

User has been warned for this post.

RandomOne · Post by **RandomOne** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:43 am

Bump for new ship:The Steel Corvette

with parenting

This corvette is mostly seen in packs of three. Its arnament consists of two modified machine guns.(disabled pulse laser for triggers)
It's mostly used for harrasing larger ships. Its side panels extend out in battle for intimidation.

Battle

Team Colors!!

As always C&C

maarten · Post by **maarten** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:45 pm

Can't really see the movement but otherwise these are nice ships, not overarmed or spammy. Just small light ships, Love them.

MelvinVm · Post by **MelvinVm** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:06 pm

Protip : This boring color scheme has been used over and over.
I suggest a big change in that.

maarten · Post by **maarten** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:07 pm

MelvinVm wrote:Protip : This boring color scheme has been used over and over.
I suggest a big change in that.

Proven concept then, if he wants his ships like this he may have his ships like this.
Although they look rather alienish to me.