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Old 06-24-10, 07:51 PM   #16
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Just a question, what program did you use to make these skins? I too would like to start making my own skins but am a little put off on how to do it (I have absolutely NO experience)
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Old 06-24-10, 08:10 PM   #17
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When I first saw it my old worn-out eyes thought it said "Teammate Alcoholic Coating!"

Now that that's out of the way, it looks great, whatever it's called!
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Old 06-24-10, 08:11 PM   #18
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Hi:

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Just a question, what program did you use to make these skins? I too would like to start making my own skins but am a little put off on how to do it (I have absolutely NO experience)
Image/Graphics editing program, like Gimp, Photoshop, Fireworks, Paint Shop Pro or any similar.

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Old 06-25-10, 06:47 AM   #19
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Here is my latest progress. Basically added more rust.


New update posted. See my FileFront for Download
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Old 06-25-10, 06:53 AM   #20
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Just don't turn it into a wreck
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Old 06-25-10, 07:08 AM   #21
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Just don't turn it into a wreck
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I use to only make Clean skins like it just roll out of Dry Dock. So many people complained, this is my 2nd weathered skin ever. Trying to think of a name for it... Maybe "The Merchant Raider" or "The Salty Sea Dog"
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Old 06-25-10, 07:34 AM   #22
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... or maybe the ghost ship. I think ur first skin is just perfect as it is. This is a bit way to rusty, is gives u the feeling of an unsecure boat that is about to sink

I personally love ma boat black thats why I always used the Albreicht camo. I would love to see a black skin with some rust on :P You know, something aggressive looking that bring the fear with it.. u get a heart attack just when u see it And when u see it diving with full steam heading toward you... u just jump off the ship
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Old 06-25-10, 08:24 AM   #23
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... or maybe the ghost ship. I think ur first skin is just perfect as it is. This is a bit way to rusty, is gives u the feeling of an unsecure boat that is about to sink

I personally love ma boat black thats why I always used the Albreicht camo. I would love to see a black skin with some rust on :P You know, something aggressive looking that bring the fear with it.. u get a heart attack just when u see it And when u see it diving with full steam heading toward you... u just jump off the ship
Now that I've made a template it should be easy to make any skin and adjust how much if any rust is present.
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Old 06-25-10, 12:16 PM   #24
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Looks super Sir, thank you.


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Old 06-26-10, 08:45 AM   #25
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Looks great, quick question is possible to add tower emblems to this beauty, thank you.

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Old 06-26-10, 09:09 AM   #26
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Looks great, quick question is possible to add tower emblems to this beauty, thank you.

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If you have a custom tower emblem you want on your boat. Just place your emblem texture in the Data\Textures\TNormal\tex\emblems folder. (Use exiting Emblems for texture dimensions example.)

Then edit the Data\UPCDataGE\UPCUnitsData\Equipment.upc file and changes the filename of a existing emblem.

Example of Equipment.upc change:
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[Equipment 48]
ID=EqpEmblem2
NameDisplayable= U-1164
FunctionalType= EqFTypeCoating
EquipmentInterval= NULL, NULL
EquipmentSlotType=NULL
ExternalLinkName3D=data\Textures\TNormal\tex\U-1164.dds
Hitpoints= 10000
DamageDescription1= NULL, 0, 1, 0, 1, 1, invulnerable, 0, 0, NULL, 0, 1, 1
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[Equipment 48]
ID=EqpEmblem2
NameDisplayable= U-1164
FunctionalType= EqFTypeCoating
EquipmentInterval= NULL, NULL
EquipmentSlotType=NULL
ExternalLinkName3D=data\Textures\TNormal\tex\emblems\My_New_Emblem.dd s
Hitpoints= 10000
DamageDescription1= NULL, 0, 1, 0, 1, 1, invulnerable, 0, 0, NULL, 0, 1, 1
Then edit the Data\UPCDataGE\UPCUnitsData\UpgradePacks.upc file, find the emblem describe in the Equipment.upc and changes the name, infor and notes for your emblem.

Example of UpgradePacks.upc:
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ID= UpackEmblem2
NameDisplayable=Joker (U-1164)
Info=
Notes=
FunctionalType= UpFTypeEmblem
UpgradePackSlotType= UboatEmblems
Type=NULL
UnitUpgradePackIntervalOptionCurrent= NULL, NULL, 0
UnitUpgradePackIntervalOptions1=1939-09-01, NULL, 100
IDLinkUpgradePackElements= EqpEmblem2
TrackingID=901
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[UpgradePack 46]
ID= UpackEmblem2
NameDisplayable=Name of your new emblem here
Info=Information about your emblem here
Notes=Any Notes here
FunctionalType= UpFTypeEmblem
UpgradePackSlotType= UboatEmblems
Type=NULL
UnitUpgradePackIntervalOptionCurrent= NULL, NULL, 0
UnitUpgradePackIntervalOptions1=1939-09-01, NULL, 100
IDLinkUpgradePackElements= EqpEmblem2
TrackingID=901
Now the Emblem is available for any boat as a Upgrade!
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Old 06-26-10, 12:43 PM   #27
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To do a weathered alberich skin, I would do some peeled off tiles and some rust in the gaps, much like a lot of the Soviet SSNs of the 80's.

Anyhow, nice job and keep up the good work!
Something like HMS Tireless, I think.

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/m...a_1612487c.jpg




http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/...90_468x286.jpg

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Old 06-26-10, 01:46 PM   #28
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Something like this structure. The skin is actually darker but have illumination turned up to show some detail.



Here is a skin from actual photo used as texture. I think I am going with this texture for Structure and Tower for improved alberich skin.

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Old 06-26-10, 02:13 PM   #29
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Something like HMS Tireless, I think.
It's remarkable how shiny the coating is when wet and how dull the drying parts are in the second picture.
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Old 06-26-10, 03:56 PM   #30
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Something like this structure. The skin is actually darker but have illumination turned up to show some detail.



Here is a skin from actual photo used as texture. I think I am going with this texture for Structure and Tower for improved alberich skin.

Not too far off, I think. Here's a pic of U-1105 "Black Panther," one of the few subs equipped with Alberich, alongside a standard type VIIC. The skin was much more black than what you have so far:



The rubber sheets were also much bigger (as illustrated in the drydock pick of U-11 I posted earlier), and if you're looking for total accuracy, the tiled texture would wrap the whole boat, even below the waterline. I believe the bottom paint was a dark grey or black of some sort on top of the sheets. The coating would also have covered up the rivets that are in the bump map. I sent ya a pm with more info.

Oh, and U-1105 was built after a better adhesive was found, so it's possible none of the sheets peeled off during it's lifespan.

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