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November Screenshots

November 9, 2006 1:33:29 PM from Sins of a Solar Empire ForumsSins of a Solar Empire Forums

Most screenshots will be found on game sites. But we're keeping a few handy for new users to find here.

The 3D engine used by Sins is being continually enhanced. Over time, you will keep seeing the graphics get better and better as we get closer to release. The Ironclad team is really kicking butt on the shading technology used in the game as well as the dynamic tactical interfaces which we think will help set the standard of how to interact with units of different scales (you'll see what we mean as time goes on).





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Reply #1 November 9, 2006 2:00:32 PM
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the first image with the yellow ship would look very nice when it get some reflexsion on it.

Has there been shipped some other images to other sites? then witch?
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Reply #2 November 9, 2006 4:05:17 PM
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Stay tuned.

Actually, that first screenshot is special because the ships aren't really yellow. Their hulls change color based on the background, making them chameleons.

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Reply #3 November 9, 2006 6:04:11 PM
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That first picture just got me off guard! I thought I've seen the end of it, but here we are.
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Reply #4 November 9, 2006 6:18:04 PM
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wow, thats sheerly amazing

question posed: in the third picture, is that an explosion (which it looks like) or a rocket pod release?
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Reply #5 November 9, 2006 6:44:42 PM
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the first person who talk crap about IG Sin's graphics, i will be morethan happy to be the first to pay them a visit!

sweet graphics guys, and to think that this is just a test of err.. appetizer until its final release.

man, now i know why they say that good things comes for those who waits, and this is one of them .
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Reply #6 November 9, 2006 6:52:04 PM
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btw, could you guys lower the trail streak just a tad bit?

tmho, i'd rather see more ships flying around the battle scene rather than more trails of lines all across my screen.

if not, would it be possible to add options where you either can turn streak trails from small, med, to full scaled to none. i'd love that option on the graphics menu so that all who agree's or disagree's with me would have that ability to tune fighter trails to their likings.

just a thought, tnx guy's.
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Reply #7 November 9, 2006 7:11:30 PM
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I agree on a limited level

you see, those trails are nescessary in battle to know whats going on
a choice of size would be nice though.
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Reply #8 November 10, 2006 7:25:59 AM
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Trails are lovely to see when fighters in formation going in a straight line. Its when combat occurs and fighters start turning that the trials makes it look too much much like strands flying everywhere
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Reply #9 November 10, 2006 7:42:19 AM
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This is looking great indeed...keep up the good work!

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Reply #10 November 10, 2006 9:49:33 AM
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question posed: in the third picture, is that an explosion (which it looks like) or a rocket pod release?

That's an explosion. That ship just got tagged big time.

The streaks are only from the fighters - you really don't notice them unless you're zoomed in close, so they're not very distracting in actual gameplay.

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Reply #11 November 10, 2006 12:04:54 PM
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Ahh, news! Yay.

The chameleon ships are a really neat idea. I don't think I've ever heard of something like that before.

I want to ask more about what the phrase "dynamic tactical interfaces" implies. One thing this could mean (from an interface standpoint) is that fleets/planets where you're actively engaging the enemy are made more prominent (bigger/bolder) in the empire tree. That would actually be really handy...

Anyways, I'm pretty sure the phrase means something completely different! I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

The graphics look really good! The big yellow ship especially seems to have a very high-quality feel about it. Many thanks also for the exploding ship, I need to go update the thread about that now
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Reply #12 November 10, 2006 1:31:01 PM
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Where did you see that phrase?  (I need to see it in context so I know what it's talking about.)

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Reply #13 November 10, 2006 4:23:32 PM
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*shamelessly plunders earlier post of context*
[quote=Frogboy]The Ironclad team is really kicking butt on the shading technology used in the game as well as the dynamic tactical interfaces which we think will help set the standard of how to interact with units of different scales (you'll see what we mean as time goes on).

Thar she be, yarr.
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Reply #14 November 10, 2006 6:46:19 PM
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That's an explosion. That ship just got tagged big time.


me likes   
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Reply #15 November 11, 2006 12:18:29 PM
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wow look how small those fighters look. it's like throwing a honeycomb with full of bee's on a piece of rock to take over. hmmmmmmmmmm.... HONEY!
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Reply #16 November 11, 2006 2:02:03 PM
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i think i just drooled a little
sooooo when is beta coming out!?!?!?
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Reply #17 November 11, 2006 3:53:23 PM
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sooooo when is beta coming out!?!?!?


Sometime in January is the current plan. Just be sure you preorder before then so you can get in on it
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Reply #18 November 11, 2006 11:01:49 PM
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lol trust me i am all over that pre order junk
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Reply #19 November 11, 2006 11:54:23 PM
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I'm holding out for a little while... it just doesnt make sense to me to start blowing the money right yet.
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Reply #20 November 12, 2006 3:03:20 AM
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looks better then hw2. i'm sold.
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Reply #21 November 12, 2006 6:00:19 PM
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looks better then hw2. i'm sold.


Well it better. HW2 is a 2003 game, this game comes out 3 years later

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Reply #22 November 15, 2006 6:26:39 AM
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I've fallen....and I can't get up!
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Reply #23 November 15, 2006 7:41:07 AM
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I LOVE the sreenies... And can hardly wait for the game.
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Reply #24 November 15, 2006 12:12:34 PM
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To post something other then drooling over the screenies ( we know that now )

That hud looks good. A lot better then Supreme Commander's hud, which fills up a LOT of screen. I like subtle
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