Astyanax Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Hey folks- I just took my first gander over to the Art Department, and I was literally floored by the sights I saw- they're absolutely fantastic! Keep up the spectacular work, guys! In any case, I was thinking that for the end credits (or an Easter egg), it would be neat if we had maybe a slideshow of some their sketches. I really enjoyed seeing their work evolve from concept to finished product. Heck, while I'm dreaming, I might as well also suggest a short animation of the laser pistol's development. I feel that this would give players a subtle reminder that Xenocide was built from the ground up. Who knows? It might also make them play again. Well, just my couple pennies. -Asty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikker Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 My laser pistol? how flattering I like the idea, but maybe only if you got all research done? If not, you won't see the sketches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astyanax Posted February 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 (edited) Well, in addition to being up to the high standard that I've come to expect (after 1 day!) from the Art Department, I noticed that your Laser Pistol had a lot of pictures and discussion showing intermediate stages of progress. It would be nice to be able to convey to the player the amount of effort put into Xenocide. Sort of like a mini-"Making of Xenocide" show. How about this: if the player completes every research topic, (s)he gains the final research topic- "Project Xenocide"- that either: 1.) only gives a short description (Since our scientists have not been able to uncover the wonders and universal truths contained within, they have adopted a wait-and-see attitude regarding this research topic). Then at the end of the game, they see the Final X-Net entry, or: 2.) never finishes researching, only displaying a perpetual "Progress: Unknown" (at the end of the game, it displays "Project Xenocide. Progress: Complete" and unlocks the Final X-Net entry). I like the symbolism of this one. Edited February 4, 2005 by Astyanax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Azrael Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Interesting idea, It'd be nice to see the progress of concepts, like our laser pistol mikker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[dipstick] Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 I would volunteer my services to create said slideshows, as I have attempted to do before - and although I have not seen the pictures Astyanax refers to, I would be happy to create something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinzon Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 this does sound like a good idea... will certanly be very entertaning to wach... all we need is intervies of the creators on video >.> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red knight Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 We will check, maybe will be done ... GreetingsRed Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[dipstick] Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 (edited) DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY!!! LOL Oh that would be funny. *and I changed this because I was told to by RK* . any video I assume would be subject to size restriction...or maybe a bonus DVD Edited February 7, 2005 by red knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astyanax Posted February 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 A DVD? Dang, dippy, what are you going to put in that slideshow? I can see it now: Xenocide, the Director's Cut DVD. Featuring: -Introduction by dipstick, CTD heir-apparent-Interview with Red Knight, by Azrael, the itinerant News Reporter-View "A Day in the Life of the Webmaster"-The hidden agenda of the Art Department...-Behind the scenes with the programming crew!-The REAL story behind the strange noises in the Sound Department!-Various members tell their secrets ("I once posted spam in the Lobby!") AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! Get your copy of Xenocide, the Director's Cut today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[dipstick] Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 (edited) Ohhhhh, I could go SO far with this!!! Well, space would be taken up by every slide (ie photo) which I would like to be at LEAST 800x600, which would be in the region of up to 100kb, I assume - would depend. Add to that any music, or possibly as you mention, video, which takes about 1mb/sec, and you can see where this would lead. I mean, I have done some slideshows before - I will find a specific link shortly, but although I don't think they were THAT good (I made music that went on it too!!) They were about 3 mins long, and I forget how big. Finally - I like your ideas, maybe they could work??!! Webcams at least!! I mean I have a 640x480 webcam, and have about 5GB of footage, but with the right lighting, the quality really has been excellent. PS What I actually meant about space, was whether we could tack it on to the actual game, but as I recall RK mentioning, we may need a DVD for it anyhow, I don't think there would be much room Edit: this is the link Edited February 7, 2005 by dipstick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Blehm 98] Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 I would'nt mind something about me... can't transfer over voice stuff, stupid connection is too slow... and i don't know where my microphone went either I can see it now:Exclusive interview with blehm! "Behind the 13 year old shell"i could write up a rough draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Azrael Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 I would'nt mind something about me... can't transfer over voice stuff, stupid connection is too slow... and i don't know where my microphone went either I can see it now:Exclusive interview with blehm! "Behind the 13 year old shell"i could write up a rough draft. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> As long as I do that interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[dipstick] Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 I would, naturally, be editor-in-chief of such a project, but this would have to be v204 Az - get your guys proofreading!! The faster they finish, the faster we finish, the faster we can do this!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astyanax Posted February 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 I took a look at that link, dipstick... and that sample looks great! It's especially nice for people who can't even run Xenocide on their computers (like me ). Az - get your guys proofreading!! The faster they finish, the faster we finish, the faster we can do this!!!Geez, what a slavedriver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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