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

[Daishi]

Resized to 1024*1024. Well, as I have been informed, TR or UR dont replace GameData textures so best hopes on Texture Management on tha one. That's the plan for the loading part.

I'm a 512*512 man myself No worries, third party compression does a brilliant job if people need to save RAM. Keep up the good work!

[CaptainKipard]

...BTW, as for the alpha, it will be an overwrite install...

Thanks for that.

[blackheart612]

But Im still pondering if those mini engines still need retexture XDDD

[Daishi]

But Im still pondering if those mini engines still need retexture XDDD

Oh, and i've always wondered - how do you get the UV maps extracted to do this? Nobody else seems to have done it before (or is it a trade secret)

[blackheart612]

It's a trade secret. Try importing the mu and click edit mode. It has it already, man. XD

[Daishi]

In blender? Or something else? Thought Squad would have locked their assets down a bit better than that lol

[blackheart612]

Yep, in blender. Well, squad is a generous one. Really good devs

[Daishi]

You can say that again

[blackheart612]

Here's that small radial engine:

2 Engines more, then Early Alpha, then Solids.

[mythic_fci]

Here are my opinions on this WIP IF the pics in the OP are still accurate (aka textures haven't been changed since those were taken)

1. Add a little more color to the textures! Grey, grey and more grey isn't very appealing... If the radials were orange, I would prefer a carbon fiber/composite look with orange on them and a metallic nozzle.

2. Rescale the labels. Right now, they look kind of like little model rockets, not real ones. After all, the RS-25s on the Delta IV don't have the words "RS-25" printed on them!

3. Add more variety in the materials used. As said above, sometimes a combination of a matte (carbon fibre/composite) look and a metallic/shiny look are quite nice!

4. The green on the LV-909 and the Mainsail? Bleeech. Please change

Otherwise, nice work. Will download when you release first edition!

Edited March 29, 2014 by FCISuperGuy

[BudgetHedgehog]

2. Rescale the labels. Right now, they look kind of like little model rockets, not real ones. After all, the RS-25s on the Delta IV don't have the words "RS-25" printed on them!

True, but the KW engines do.

Mostly agree with your other points though, I like the metallic nozzles. A carbon fibre texture wouldn't go amiss too. Maybe change the green to a blue as well, similar to the SPS/Maverick

[blackheart612]

Hmmm, you got good points. I'll keep them in mind. Just wanna say though, we'd want to keep the Kerbal/KW feel into it. (and quite a uniform color-they are in one space program, you know) Thanks for the feedback

[bs1110101]

After all, the RS-25s on the Delta IV don't have the words "RS-25" printed on them!

Not to nitpick, but the Delta IV used an RS-68.

Edited March 29, 2014 by bs1110101

[astropapi1]

I really can't wait for this.

[BudgetHedgehog]

See, this is what I meant by 'some directional triangles to show ejection direction' (ARM update 3m decoupler)

In perfect keeping with KW style, as you notice. Also, I've just trademarked 'Ejection Direction' as a band name.

[shaw]

Resized to 1024*1024. Well, as I have been informed, TR or UR dont replace GameData textures so best hopes on Texture Management on tha one. That's the plan for the loading part.

Ill try with the Apollo pod.

BTW, as for the alpha, it will be an overwrite install. I'll work with the texture management on future release

TextureReplacer 1.3.2 now supports replacing textures in GameData.

[blackheart612]

TextureReplacer 1.3.2 now supports replacing textures in GameData.

One thing:

I really can't wait for this.

http://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/give_it_to_me_stephen_colbert.gif

I didn't know we had spoiler D:

See, this is what I meant by 'some directional triangles to show ejection direction' (ARM update 3m decoupler)

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c128/raptor_87/KSP/ARM%20preview/armdecoupler_zpsdb00af44.png

In perfect keeping with KW style, as you notice. Also, I've just trademarked 'Ejection Direction' as a band name.

I'll definitely add it some time later

Edited March 30, 2014 by blackheart612

[erkha343]

This is just amazing. I've never really liked the cartoony textures of KSP. This is going to make using mods much more pleasant :3

[planeguy868]

Beautiful! I look forward to using the MK1-2 textures just as much as the engines!

[blackheart612]

Guys, I just packed an Alpha.

-All Liquid Engines are re-textured except the LV-1 and the Radial Version of it.

-Some mbms are 128*128/256*256/512*512 but most are 1024*1024.

-Recommended use of Active Texture Management for heavily modded installs (they look quite bad though)

Have Fun!

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[Daishi]

Guys, I just packed an Alpha.

Wow, those are neat. I especially love the Mainsail retexture, it was sorely needed i think

[blackheart612]

I personally think that squad textures are neat, just a little low definition.

(Some of these days, I really plan on HD'ing it)

[Daishi]

I personally think that squad textures are neat, just a little low definition.

(Some of these days, I really plan on HD'ing it)

Don't get me wrong, i think so too! Its just the problem with KSP, is that its been in development for such a long time (and the parts released so sporadically), things aren't completely consistent in style or resolution. Probably the whole point of doing this mod lol

I love the appearance of stock parts, which is why I'm trying to tie my texturing work in with them as much as i can. They've got so much quaint charm. I could never download B9 and enjoy it as much as the stock game

[Castun]

I like the look. I use KW too, though there's something about the stock look that still gets me (I just wish that certain parts had higher res textures, such as the 2.5m Pod.)

Edited March 31, 2014 by Castun

[stoland]

Guys, I just packed an Alpha.

-All Liquid Engines are re-textured except the LV-1 and the Radial Version of it.

-Some mbms are 128*128/256*256/512*512 but most are 1024*1024.

-Recommended use of Active Texture Management for heavily modded installs (they look quite bad though)

Have Fun!

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Excellent!....Looking forward to testing them out.