Redesign of all HQ and support factories

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Here are the HQ levels T1 - T2 - T3 including comparison pictures from the old mod models.

Saver

Hey, as previously announced, the new Cybran Land factories can now be used.

For a better comparison, all models are included in both mods.

In addition to the adjusted components, the height of the mounting arms has also been slightly increased. Especially in the case of the T2, it was so low that units clipped through it. The LOD1 models and the flashing lights have also been adjusted. The flashing lights have been repositioned.

That's the current status for now.

Here are a few pictures, as usual, for easy comparison.

See you soon.

Katharsas

Very nice work!

HotCheeseInRear

This is amazing

Saver

Hey,

Here's the update for the Cybran Air Factory. It's now more massive, but without the radio tower. I think it already looks good for a T3.

In this case, however, I had a good template from the core game. There was a component called Floating, which I used and retextured.

Here are a few more pictures for comparison. I hope you enjoy testing it again.

Thanks for all the positive feedback.

Saver

By the way, a little insight for those unfamiliar with mods. Here are all the main files that had to be edited just for the Air Factory.

This is just a fraction of the work that goes into FAF. And now imagine the entire game. So, many thanks again to the FAF team.

DDDX

ok but these are just animations and meshes.
The real "fun" starts when you need to add functionality beyond what was originally programmed. I'm thinking the revamp of veterancy gain, from number of units killled to % of unit's mass worth killed. Now THAT's what I call work.
And its result is what, 1 file slightly modified? Nothing to see. But so much work, and such awesome QOL improvement.

Saver

^^ I completely agree with you. It was only meant to serve as an example. However, a lot of work went into this project as well. Just think about how much time the creators of these amazing AIs had to put in. But I think every user should just get a hint or a sense of the effort.

By the way, the Cybrans' water factory is also in development. But unfortunately, I can't promise whether there will be another update this weekend.

Saver

Hello everyone, here's my first attempt at the Cybran Water Factory. I find the basic T3 HQ model to be okay, so I only added two indicators. The support factories were influenced more.

All factories have received taller control towers. Additionally, the floating section has been removed from the T1 model, which only appears again on the HQ models.

The support factories have received ventilation elements on the main body to more easily distinguish between T2 and T3 when viewed from above. Other components on the decks that were only present on the HQ models have been removed.

Here are the pictures for comparison.

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2.2.jpg

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QuantumTyphoon

I really don't think that the factories should look like giant office buildings with tiny windows. The Harbinger doesn't look like a giant walker in game. Just another big tank. I think the tiny windows should all together be removed from the texture. Or even the windows should be larger as in a large room overlooking the construction process. Like you see in airports overlooking the airliners docking and so on.

Saver

@QuantumTyphoon

Hey, I understand your point. However, changing the texture is neither within my current capabilities nor was it my intention, as the models should remain close to the base game.

FAF

Mod

If I were to enlarge the texture so that the windows become larger, the textures would also suffer significantly in terms of appearance. Here's an example.

If I misunderstood your feedback, please feel free to contact me again.

Saver

@Nomander Hi, and thanks again for your tip. I've been browsing the FAF's Github again and now I understand the function a bit. ^^. Unfortunately, it's not really my strong suit. But hey, here's a little update on the Mercury Pool for Aeon's T3 ships.

For testing purposes, I also incorporated the customization into the standard mod. Here are a few pictures of the customization so others can see what I meant

That's it from me for now. See you soon

Saver

Hi, I'm currently finishing the Seraphim. I'm keeping most of the current models. However, a few adjustments are necessary to make the animations for the conversion work. First, here's the Water
Factory.

The markers are intended to draw focus to the changes.

Feel free to tell me your opinion.

I also have a small request. Could someone with experience take a look at the blueprint? I can't find the error why the death animations in the unit T1 don't play when the shipyards are destroyed I'd appreciate any advice.

While I wait for an answer, I'll take a look at Seraphim's Land and Air. Maybe I'll find the error again along the way .

Well, anyone who wants to can test it out in the update.

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LOD 1 models

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Here's the penultimate factory.

The Seraphin Air Factory.

Unfortunately, I had to modify the factory more. Why? Well, it's because of the flying base platform and the flying elements that would randomly stop during updates, thus destroying the semi-structure of the template. To stay similar to the basic image of the HQ factory, I copied two elements and permanently attached them to the factory. Additionally, I added the lower construction spotlights to the main platform, which are intended to emphasize the quick distinction between the HQ and support factories. Here are the pictures for comparison. I hope this model will also be viewed positively. If not, feel free to give your suggestions.

So then, off to the final spurt with the Seraphim Land

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So now, here's the final factory. Seraphim Land. The changes are quite minor. A tweak to the texture and animations for all factory variants. Here are the pictures, as usual.

What am I going to tackle now? First, I'll check the error in the Sera Water Factory again. Then I'll take another look at the Aeon Land Factory. If you have any feedback for other factories, please let me know.

So, that's it for now.

I hope all users have fun

QuantumTyphoon

Please. Unwrap the model. I can make the textures. Simple.

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@QuantumTyphoon

Hello, if you'd like to rework the texture, I'd be happy to.

The mod is uploaded to FAF - version 26.

But be careful, I always refer to the FAF albedo, normals, and spectral in all unit blueprints.

    Mesh = {
        IconFadeInZoom = 130,
        LODs = {
            {
                LODCutoff = 200,
                LookupName = "/textures/environment/Falloff_seraphim_lookup.dds",
                Scrolling = true,
                ShaderName = "Seraphim",
                AlbedoName = "/units/xsb0101/xsb0101_albedo.dds",
                NormalsName = "/units/xsb0101/xsb0101_normalsts.dds",
                SpecularName = "/units/xsb0101/xsb0101_specteam.dds",
            },
            {
                LODCutoff = 500,
                ShaderName = "Seraphim",
                AlbedoName = "/units/xsb0101/xsb0101_lod1_Albedo.dds",
                NormalsName = "/units/xsb0101/xsb0101_lod1_NormalsTS.dds",
                SpecularName = "/units/xsb0101/xsb0101_lod1_SpecTeam.dds",
            },
        },
    },

Saver

Hi, I've now partially found the supposed error that caused the death animation to not play. It's in the category assignment. As soon as I swap "Naval" for "Land," the animations play. Unfortunately, I still don't understand where the categories are assigned to the animations.

I'm now looking for the relevant file that allows me to assign the animation. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. I'll keep searching.