A couple other things. Skyblade, could you explain the Plasma Torpedo a bit? I've been operating under the assumption that it's similar in principle to the Alien Seeker Module. If not, let me know and I can rework the Gunship's price a bit.

I'm still working on the Dreden pricing, Skyblade seems to be intentionally trying to mess me up by inventing unheard of weapons, like high powered Javelins with the range of a Missile. I'm still thinking about it some. The Interceptor is in for another price drop next time I update the shipyard, and I think I have it right this time.

I also hope to have the last two HC ships yet to be made up by tomorrow if not tonight, and the Aliens will probably have a couple of new ships soon too. After that, I'll probably update the map, since I've got my fleet worked out.

Another note on fleets - I've decided to boost the total starting money to 600 million per fleet. After playing around with the numbers, I just don't think a totally well rounded fleet can be built easily for 500 million. Some governments with expensive ships will probably like that.

/me returns to his modeling

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Feel free to play around with the Dreden ship prices all you want. Just make sure they don't surpass the alien price tags...

As for the Plasma Torpedo, it looks similar to the plasma bolts of the cannon / turret, only bigger, fast, punch equal to that of two human torpedoes, and the range of a human torpedo. It is somewhat similar to the alien seeker module, only a bit more agile on the turns, and made to neutralize shields.

As for having the extra Dreden ships completed between tonight / tommorow, I doubt that will be the case. Azdara has already tuned out for the night, and I've still got a good three (maybe even four) ship designs in mind for our government. We'll try to have everything done as soon as possible, though.

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**As for having the extra Dreden ships completed between tonight / tommorow, I doubt that will be the case. Azdara has already tuned out for the night, and I've still got a good three (maybe even four) ship designs in mind for our government. We'll try to have everything done as soon as possible, though.
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Er, I said HC ships up by tomorrow. Since when does anyone but me have anything to do with when they get done?

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(quote)Originally posted by Macavenger:
**Er, I said HC ships up by tomorrow. Since when does anyone but me have anything to do with when they get done?:p I keep forgetting the Human Confederation is not my side anymore, since I'm still used to the days of BFS II when I commanded them... Hehe.

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(quote)Originally posted by Captain Skyblade:
**Bangs head on moniter

Mac, I've had a long day. My mind is warped, my feet don't work, my eyes aren't staying open very well, and that equals stupid posts.

Brings the whole sleep thing back to mind. I think my favorite explanation of sleep has to be Tycho(?) explaining it to Wedge in X-Wing 9.
"Something like being shot until you're unconscious, only there's no bacta, and you usually end up feeling better than when you started."
(Excuse me if that's slightly inaccurate, I did it without consulting the book. )

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Heh, I like the description.

I probably would be in bed right now by my own free will, but I'm stuck watching the last game of the World Series, hoping the Diamondbacks crush those blasted Yankees. Nothing wrong with posting during those boring commerical breaks.

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(quote)Originally posted by Captain Skyblade:
**I probably would be in bed right now by my own free will, but I'm stuck watching the last game of the World Series, hoping the Diamondbacks crush those blasted Yankees. Nothing wrong with posting during those boring commerical breaks.;)

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(quote)Originally posted by Macavenger:
**Heh.

Damn Yankees, the series should be over by now, except for those two ninth inning homers.

Yesterday was a blast, even though there weren't any real blasts in the game. From what I heard, the last few games were lucky Yank victories...

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Okay, I'm at school now, but as soon as I get home and finish my homework, I should be able to make that ship.....Three or four more ships, huh? Hmm...So, I should be done by about......Thursday or Friday night. So the HC and Dreden Rebellion are allied, right?

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Heck, my school's network won't let us on ambrosia's main page! Diadmondbacks won, too!

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Dreden and HC are allied only after they discover each other.
The empire will be trying to stop this happening.

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**Dreden and HC are allied only after they discover each other.
The empire will be trying to stop this happening.

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Actually, the Dreden are already fully aware that the humans exist (after all, they are human ;)), but the Human Confederation is totally unaware that the members of the "ancient" explorer fleet are still alive, much less fighting the aliens in an all-out war.

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And hopefully the HC will never become aware of the Dreden's existence,as they are pushed back into the Milky Way where they belong!

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**And hopefully the HC will never become aware of the Dreden's existence,as they are pushed back into the Milky Way where they belong!
**

Pushed back? We're still fighting to get in your galaxy for the first time.

If GR comes back, I have no doubt of our ability to do so. If not, the picture becomes much less clear. Actually, what we really need is a fifth person, because I think one of my other new commanders may well be good enough to do what I need, but only if we have the manpower.

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Alright, so according to Azdara's calculations, he should be done with the Dreden ships by around Friday, as far as I know it, Mac also needs to touch up a few HC ships as well, correct? After this, the website could do with a few little additions, but this can obviously wait till we are underway... is that the sum total of remaining obstacles, or am I missing something?

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Originally posted by ZenMastaT:
**Alright, so according to Azdara's calculations, he should be done with the Dreden ships by around Friday, as far as I know it, Mac also needs to touch up a few HC ships as well, correct? After this, the website could do with a few little additions, but this can obviously wait till we are underway... is that the sum total of remaining obstacles, or am I missing something?
**

I still have to redo the Sentarus Map.

Aside from that, you've pretty much got it nailed. I'm experimenting with replicating Skyblade's texturing as close as I can from other HC images, and I must say I'm fairly happy with what I have so far for the gray one. I was pretty close to getting something close to the red wing one worked out with Mechanisto's shaders, but then it started crashing, and I had to restart Classic.

Anyway, one of the new ships is essentially modeled now, and the other shouldn't take more than a half hour or so once I start it, which I'll do after the texturing gets resolved. I hope to update several shipyards and the (Milky Way) map tonight.

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(quote)Originally posted by Macavenger:
**I'm experimenting with replicating Skyblade's texturing as close as I can from other HC images, and I must say I'm fairly happy with what I have so far for the gray one.;) Ah yes, and from your refrence to OS X, I have become curious to know what kind of Mac you operate (My silly upgraded Beige G3 refuses to operate under said wonderful "operating" system) Also a quick yell to those who are supposed to be participating in the upcoming BFS thing, if your stil there: Can Saint + Rebel Council Admiral Falcen and Slider still hear me?

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(quote)Originally posted by ZenMastaT:
**So I take that to mean that, no matter how much badgering you can dole out, Skyblade still refused to part with his beloved textures?;) The problem for the past few days has been getting access to my graphics machine. My G3 slot has been replaced with a G4 in which my dad is repairing for someone, but I should again have access within a few days.

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Originally posted by Captain Skyblade:
**Actually, I have remembered the request.;) The problem for the past few days has been getting access to my graphics machine. My G3 slot has been replaced with a G4 in which my dad is repairing for someone, but I should again have access within a few days.

**

Sorry if I'm being bothersome, but for some reason I'm in a rather question filled mood... your mention of "slots" leaves me wondering about what kind of set-up you have going there. (I'll try to end this topic of discussion quickly as it is rather off-topic) My dad happens to be a Mac tech as well...

And I'm apparently now only a Felon as opposed to a Fugitive... negative Karma doesn't wear out after a little while does it?

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Originally posted by ZenMastaT:
**Sorry if I'm being bothersome, but for some reason I'm in a rather question filled mood... your mention of "slots" leaves me wondering about what kind of set-up you have going there. (I'll try to end this topic of discussion quickly as it is rather off-topic) My dad happens to be a Mac tech as well...

And I'm apparently now only a Felon as opposed to a Fugitive... negative Karma doesn't wear out after a little while does it?

**

Nah, you're not being bothersome. You're entitled to voice your thoughts.

By "slot," I meant that where my graphic and web development G3 usually is, a G4 has replaced it. Once the G4 is fixed and taken back to it's owner, we'll replace the "slot" with the G3.

Concerning the negative karma, it rises a notch after every twenty posts.

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