Wow....plus SMAC mod reborn!

[matthewv]

They're talking about a unit workshop btw.

(What? It's not like we're some commercial company trying to create a hype. )

I know but its fun teasing people

 

[The_Reckoning]

I'd be extremely impressed if you guys manage to implement a complete unit workshop. I mean, I have very little idea of how coding works, but I imagine it'd be a few steps above redoing textures or making new techs.

 

[The_Reckoning]

Are you using this?

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=160146

 

[Stereophobia]

probably a stupid question, but are water bases do-able?

 

[snipperrabbit!!]

That was done long ago but never tested enough to found a base on water. I believe you can do the same in Genetic Era mod.

 

[The_Reckoning]

Why are there never any posts here?

Are all the SMAC fans dead?

 

[snipperrabbit!!]

you're the last one, I believe ! Now, I must kill you.

 

[Janusi]

Never, there are always more of us.

 

[gnome]

I must urge patience with any popularly anticipated free mod... the ability to devote spare time to a project can fluctuate.

 

[woodelf]

We'll need testers who offer good, constructive feedback when the time comes so I hope everyone is still around and not snippered.

 

[gnome]

I suspect you won't run short of volunteers. Me, for example

 

[Supreme Shogun]

I'd love to be a playerpesterer too!! er playtester that is.

I loved SMAC, I'm so glad there's a team out there hammering away on a mod.

 

[jenks]

How extensively do you plan to deviate from SMAC? It seems your not interested in a strait SMAC clone or even a Civ4-avied SMAC, are you going all the way to realm of 'SMAC like game' ala Roanoke Mod?

I think we actually used the phrase 'all SMACed up'

We lost steam with Roanoke, I think probably due to a lack of focus and real life catching up - for me it was student debt .
I do think we didnt spend long enough with ideas before trying to get them in the game, but then I look at a whole million other mods that never get started because all they are is a chalkboard concept.

You have to do something in the middle to find that balance. For me, all the more respect to the guys with FFH and the other mega mods, for managing that with some skill. Anyways, I'll always be a massive SMAC fan and if anything ever comes of this, or SOTM, or someone starts a Roanoke: The Revival, I would quite literally wet my pants with joy upon mention of a playtest

 

[troyDoogle7]

Progress report gents? Anything new coming through? Seems really quiet, I hope this hasn't fallen on the way side like all the others!

 

[woodelf]

RL is slowing us down, but an Alpha public release is at the end of the tunnel.

 

[snipperrabbit!!]

Well, there are still progress and it is not stagnant. Many of the Team members are involved in other projects also and getting a unit workshop to work as expected as consumed loads of time. Hope you will forgive us ! Now, there's this new patch for BtS ...
Stoping here, I don't want to sell more reason why alpha is not out yet.

 

[CivAgamemnon]

I'd be most interested in helping in any capacity you have for me. I loved SMAC and Alien Crossfire (Still have them!), and would be willing to assist in any area. I don't know coding, but I can playtest with the best of them.

This sounds most promising.

 

[troyDoogle7]

Wouldn't you love to have this guy doing the artwork for SMAC 2? or indeed the SMAC mod

Just thought I would throw it out there,
http://www.jamesclyne.com/projects.php?gallery_id=291

Awesome examples

very smac like facility: http://www.jamesclyne.com/images_gallery/misc_lg_04_604 _t2.jpg
SMac like city views: http://www.jamesclyne.com/images_gallery/misc_11_751 _t2.jpg

 

[CivAgamemnon]

That would be a huge thing! Wow, this guy's talented.

 

[troyDoogle7]

Example of the University City scape:
http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/img/gallery/gallery_pops/clyne/clyne_j.jpg

The Hive?
http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/img/gallery/gallery_pops/clyne/clyne_b.jpg

Gaias Landing?
http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/img/gallery/gallery_pops/clyne/clyne_d.jpg
(if you look carefully you can even see diedre!)

edit: a better Gaias Landing
http://www.jamesclyne.com/images_gallery/newmisc_lg_01_683 _t2.jpg

This guys work is amazing... Really enjoyed viewing it and hope others will too