[WIP - 0.25] Squad HD Re-texture Project - Continuous Release (July 25)

[AntiMatter001]

I bake AOs on all models, the Mk2 Pod will have a rework on the white texture, others are fine though. That hasn't undergone baking yet but pods don't have that much dramatic shading to see so it almost doesn't make a difference. BTW, that Decoupler already has AOs.

I draw things on photoshop from scratch, I didn't simply gave em some finishing touches from the screenshot, I made things such as smoke, ice falling off, etc. Also tweaked the lighting, makes it a lot cooler and realistic, I guess.

Engine will be done as soon^TM as I can, basically, I get distracted a lot. Such as that decoupler for example.

uhm.... are you planing to do all stock parts? if so that would be awesome *sparkly eyes*

[blackheart612]

In plan, yes, everything that needs to be real/KW'd lol. Is there a word like that

[wasmic]

In plan, yes, everything that needs to be real/KW'd lol. Is there a word like that

You just verbed the (proper) noun KW. BTW, "verbed" is autological since "verbed" is a verbed noun.

[erkha343]

This looks fantastic, I've been wondering why there's so few re-texturing mods. I think that it's a nice way to give KSP a fresh look, can't wait for this to release so that stock parts will blend in with the KW ones.

Any plans on making alternative tank colors too? Like making a version with orange tanks and another with white tanks?

[blackheart612]

Alternatives will come, Firespitter Texture Switcher to the rescue

[blackheart612]

Alright, here's a reworked Mainsail. I have decided I will rework Poodle a bit too. It's official that all Rockomax Brand Engines are having their names on the plate removed due to the skipper being unable to be painted like that, as well as the plates are too thin with labels to be read by Jeb's mom.

Made it a little bit more Rock-o-max-y looking, I think, since it has orange in it.

PS, I also think it's more aggressive that way.

Edited March 19, 2014 by blackheart612

[NathanKell]

It's official that all Rockomax Brand Engines are having their names on the plate removed due to the skipper being unable to be painted like that, as well as the plates are too thin with labels to be read by Jeb's mom.

Good news for me, since I rename them all anyway in RftS.

Nice rework, btw! I like this one better.

[AntiMatter001]

http://i.imgur.com/oUdeek0.gif

everytime i look at this it freaks me out and makes me laugh

[BudgetHedgehog]

One thing I just noticed about the decoupler.. there's no way to tell which way up it's facing at a glance. Maybe include some kind of arrow or triangle in a KW style?

[blackheart612]

I really think that decouplers with arrows pointing up look ugly in most ways. Is it really needed for that?

Also, I could make a special name change for RSS

[Daemoria]

These are looking very nice. As to the decoupler issue, instead of a triangle, what about a hazard band of color indicating what side the blasting bolts are on? I'm not really a fan of the triangle/arrow method either, but some indication of the ejection side is handy.

[BudgetHedgehog]

Well, it'd be useful... it doesn't have to be an arrow, per se.. maybe make the lower half a darker grey/black with a triangular shape pointing up? Similar to the 2m KW fuel tanks side? (like in this picture just below the fairing http://i.imgur.com/Z2mvXxXl.png)

[blackheart612]

Alright, I'll see what I can do. BTW, the hazard band is what we are trying to remove here

[Whirligig Girl]

Suggestion of renames.

LV-T30: K-W30 "Fierce"

LV-T45: K-W45 "Scout"

LV-909: KW9 "Puffer"

Rockomax "Mainsail": KW Rocketry "Behemoth"

Rockomax "Skipper": KW Rocketry "Driver"

Rockomax "Poodle": KW Rocketry "Lighter"

Mk1-2 Command Pod: KW Aerospace "Ceres" MPKV

Mk-1 Command Pod: KW Aerospace "Pluto" Command Capsule.

Rockomax Brand Decoupler: KW Rocketry Large-Clearance-Detachment-Ring

Stack Decoupler: KW Rocketry Size 1 Detachment Ring

LV-1: KW-1 "Ant"

[blackheart612]

Tell that to nathan because he's renaming for RSS. Meanwhile, I'm just retexturing

[Legendary Emu]

I'm looking forward to this. I like the smooth white textures. It reminds me of Orion.

[wasmic]

Suggestion of renames.

LV-T30: K-W30 "Fierce"

LV-T45: K-W45 "Scout"

LV-909: KW9 "Puffer"

Rockomax "Mainsail": KW Rocketry "Behemoth"

Rockomax "Skipper": KW Rocketry "Driver"

Rockomax "Poodle": KW Rocketry "Lighter"

Mk1-2 Command Pod: KW Aerospace "Ceres" MPKV

Mk-1 Command Pod: KW Aerospace "Pluto" Command Capsule.

Rockomax Brand Decoupler: KW Rocketry Large-Clearance-Detachment-Ring

Stack Decoupler: KW Rocketry Size 1 Detachment Ring

LV-1: KW-1 "Ant"

I'd personally prefer that they kept their stock names. Maybe Rockomax decided to outsource production to KW Rocketry, and got an engine with a different paintjob back?

EDIT: oh, and blackheart, how many of the stock parts are you going to give this treatment? There are, like, umm, 170 parts in the stock game.

Edited March 20, 2014 by wasmic

[blackheart612]

how many of the stock parts are you going to give this treatment? There are, like, umm, 170 parts in the stock game.

As long as I can. I'd release phase by phase.

[sharpspoonful]

As long as I can. I'd release phase by phase.

Plus, there are some parts that are small, or don't have much texture-wise. The struts, torodial tank, the wheels for example are some parts that don't need much work.

[blackheart612]

Struts already are KW, because KW has the same struts featured

[CaptainKipard]

blackheart612 did you get the texture switcher working or not. I can't tell

[blackheart612]

I did, and I'm not interested in doing it on the ones with bumps atm, I have no idea how to change bumps along with textures

[CaptainKipard]

Could you help me out here?

[blackheart612]

Yeah, sure, are these your hub?

[CaptainKipard]

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