Recent content by DaBrain

Yeah, I agree. Actually, it's just somebody I met a few years ago. He is a big Wing Commander fan and he knows what I have been doing. It's not that simple. If thinks I'm good enough, he might suggest contacting me. Yes, that is perfect, actually.

I see... So EA is developing an epic space game and a Wing Commander tile, which might be an epic space game as well, if she is right of course. Or does that statement allow multiple interpretations?

Agreed. A full "AAA" Wing Commander title would probably take at least two years in development, or a huge team. More interesting... if it's not an "epic space game", what could it be? I mean how many options are there? FPS? I somehow doubt that. RPG? No idea... RTS? Somewhat...

No, not really. In your case, I completely agree with him. Your idea actually is stupid. In my case he just didn't have a clue what I was talking about.

I won't talk about that. But I can tell you that he's not going to violate any NDA. And it doesn't mean I can talk about anything I get to know about WC either, because when I get to know something, I will be NDAed too.

I would buy that package, even though I would end up having some games twice than. ;) But this isn't very realistic: That's too complicated. A product with HOWTOs is the pure support hell for the publisher. Which is why very few games have support for Linux. The mulitude of possible...

Exactly! That's why I carefully used "tech-level" in my last posting. The tech-level only determines the maximum possible graphic quality of a game, not the actual quality. That's why I think that UT3 looks better than Crysis, even though it's using less features. They simply used the features...

I love Wing Commander. And I'm really nostalgic about the graphics. But even I have to admit that we look bad compared to modern titles. And I think it's unfair to compare an XBLA tile, with all it's restrictions, to a modern game engine. The only space game that looks clearly better than...

@Wedge is correct. The DX level equals the Shader Model. Well, this isn't bad so far. 9 of 10 people can use the pixel shaded version of FS2_open. I seriously expected less. So WCS has to move on and I have to complete some normal maps for it... :p Well, at least it will be the best looking...

I'd like to know how many of you have a Shader 3.0/Shader 4.0 card. Maybe you've noticed that the FS2_open engine has recently moved on to Shader Model 3.0. (Some impressions: ) click click click click I'm interested in this, because new content is required for this. Such as normal maps...

NDA atm. I'll gladly reveal it when I'm allowed to. Thanks. :) Very good point. Offered the chance to work on a WC title, the devs just had to take it.

True, WC1 and 2 didn't have FMVs. It was a different kind of experience. They were an elemental part in the last WC parts. And thsose game wouldn't have worked without them. It's a very unique way of storytelling. Ok, it has certain limitations and it's expensive, but it also gives you a lot...

I didn't say I want a prequel, but that I would be fine with it. Just as much as with a sequel. It doesn't have to be the Kilrathi war again for me. Why do you think nothing pleases me? I've stated what I'd llike to have in a WC title... It's quite a lot, but not more than in the...

Well... I know they're the 'deflector', but actually they are really out of place there. I consider them to be a flaw in the ISD design. It's an old movie. I don't know for sure, but I bet there is nothing like that on the ships in Episode III, or they at least covered it up better. No.