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== About ==
 
== About ==
  
Griff has been working on producing some fantastic models of ships, which use normalmapping and shaders to produce some of the best looking ships available in Oolite. Not all ships are supported yet, announcements are made on the forum, so keep an eye on [http://aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=6586 this thread].
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Griff has been working on producing some fantastic models of ships, which use normalmapping and shaders to produce some of the best looking ships available in Oolite. All core ships and stations are now supported, with the release on the 3rd of November 2012 of the Ico station. Announcements are made on the forum, so keep an eye on [https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?t=6586 this thread].
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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| [[Image:Griff_adder.jpg |link=Adder (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_adder.jpg |link=Adder (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_anaconda.jpg |link=Anaconda (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_anaconda.jpg |link=Anaconda (Oolite) |200px]]
| [[Image:Alloy_Coming_Soon.jpg  |link=Metal_Scrap_(Oolite) |200px]]
 
 
| [[Image:Griff_asp_mk2.jpg |link=Asp (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_asp_mk2.jpg |link=Asp (Oolite) |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_missile.jpg |link=Missile |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_asteroid.jpg|link=Asteroid_(Oolite) |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_boulder.jpg‎ |link=Boulder_(Oolite) |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_splinters.jpg‎|link=Splinters_(Oolite) |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_alloy.jpg‎ |link=Metal_Fragment_(Oolite) |200px]]
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Image:Asteroid_Coming_Soon.jpg  |link=Asteroid_(Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Boulder_Coming_Soon.jpg  |link=Asteroid_(Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Splinter_Coming_Soon.jpg  |link=Asteroid_(Oolite) |200px]]
 
 
| [[Image:Griff_boa.jpg |link=Griff Boa |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_boa.jpg |link=Griff Boa |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_boa_screenshot2.jpg  |link=Boa (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_boa_screenshot2.jpg  |link=Boa (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_boa_mk2.jpg |link=Boa 2 Class Cruiser |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_boa_mk2.jpg |link=Boa 2 Class Cruiser |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_barrel.jpg |link=Cargo Container (Oolite) |200px]]   
 
| [[Image:Griff_barrel.jpg |link=Cargo Container (Oolite) |200px]]   
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|-
 
| [[Image:Griff_cobra_mk1.jpg |link=Cobra Mk.1 (Oolite) |200px]]  
 
| [[Image:Griff_cobra_mk1.jpg |link=Cobra Mk.1 (Oolite) |200px]]  
|-
 
 
| [[Image:Griff_cobra_mk3.jpg |link=Cobra Mk.3 (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_cobra_mk3.jpg |link=Cobra Mk.3 (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_cobra_mk3_scuffed.jpg |link=Cobra Mk.3 (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_cobra_mk3_scuffed.jpg |link=Cobra Mk.3 (Oolite) |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff cobra mk3 alt.jpg |link=Cobra Mk.3 (Oolite) |200px]]
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|-
 
| [[Image:Griff_constrictor.jpg |link=Constrictor_(Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_constrictor.jpg |link=Constrictor_(Oolite) |200px]]
| [[Image:Griff_coriolis.jpg |link=Coriolis station (Oolite) |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_coriolis_alt.jpg |link=Alternative Coriolis station (Oolite) |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_ico.jpg  |link=Icosahedron_Station_(Oolite) |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_dodo_thumbnail.jpg |link=Dodo station (Oolite) |200px]]
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Image:Griff_dodo.png |link=Dodo station (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_escape_capsule.jpg |link=Escape Pod |200px]] 
 
 
| [[Image:Griff_fer-de-lance_blinged.jpg |link=Fer-de-Lance (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_fer-de-lance_blinged.jpg |link=Fer-de-Lance (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_fer-de-lance_scuffed.jpg |link=Fer-de-Lance (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_fer-de-lance_scuffed.jpg |link=Fer-de-Lance (Oolite) |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_gecko_sharkteeth.jpg |link=Gecko (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_gecko_sharkteeth.jpg |link=Gecko (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_gecko.jpg |link=Gecko (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_gecko.jpg |link=Gecko (Oolite) |200px]]
| [[Image:Icosahedron_Coming_Soon.jpg  |link=Icosahedron_Station_(Oolite) |200px]]
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|-
 
| [[Image:Griff_krait.jpg |link=Krait (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_krait.jpg |link=Krait (Oolite) |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff-krait.jpg |link=Griff Krait |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff-krait.jpg |link=Griff Krait |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_mamba.jpg |link=Mamba (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_mamba.jpg |link=Mamba (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_moray.jpg |link=Moray Star Boat (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_moray.jpg |link=Moray Star Boat (Oolite) |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_python.jpg |link=Python (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_python.jpg |link=Python (Oolite) |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_python_alternative.jpg |link=Python (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_python_alternative.jpg |link=Python (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_Rock_Hermit.jpg  |link=Rock Hermit (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_Rock_Hermit.jpg  |link=Rock Hermit (Oolite) |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_escape_capsule.jpg |link=Escape Pod |200px]] 
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| [[Image:Griff_sidewinder.jpg |link=Sidewinder (Oolite) |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_sidewinder_alternative.jpg |link=Sidewinder (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_shuttle.jpg |link=Shuttle (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_shuttle.jpg |link=Shuttle (Oolite) |200px]]
| [[Image:Griff_sidewinder.jpg |link=Sidewinder (Oolite) |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_transporter.jpg |link=Transporter (Oolite) |200px]]
 
|-
 
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| [[Image:Griff_sidewinder_alternative.jpg |link=Sidewinder (Oolite) |200px]]
 
 
| [[Image:Griff_thargoid.jpg |link=Thargoid Warship (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_thargoid.jpg |link=Thargoid Warship (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_thargoid_organic.jpg |link=Thargoid Warship (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_thargoid_organic.jpg |link=Thargoid Warship (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_Thargon.png |link=Thargoid Robot Fighter (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_Thargon.png |link=Thargoid Robot Fighter (Oolite) |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_tharglet_organic2.jpg |link=Thargoid Robot Fighter (Oolite) |200px]]
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Image:Griff_tharglet_organic2.jpg |link=Thargoid Robot Fighter (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_transporter.jpg |link=Transporter (Oolite) |200px]]
 
 
| [[Image:Griff_viper.jpg |link=Viper (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_viper.jpg |link=Viper (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_viper_interceptor.jpg |link=Viper Interceptor |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_viper_interceptor.jpg |link=Viper Interceptor |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_viper_pursuit.jpg |link=Viper (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_viper_pursuit.jpg |link=Viper (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_worm.jpg |link=Worm (Oolite) |200px]]
 
| [[Image:Griff_worm.jpg |link=Worm (Oolite) |200px]]
| [[Image:Sainsboorys.png |link=Your Ad Here! |200px]]
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| [[Image:Sainsboorys.png |link=Your Ad Here! |250px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_dodo.png |link=Dodo station (Oolite) |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff Elite2 bug.jpg |Bug ship from an Elite 2 that didn't get made |200px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_wolf_mkII.jpg |link=Wolf_Mk.2_(Oolite)|200px]]
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| [[Image:Griffhognose.jpg |link=Hognose |250px]]
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| [[Image:Griff_viper_alt_wiki.jpg |link=Viper_(Oolite) |250px]]
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| [[Image:Griff ophidian.jpg|link=Ophidian_(Classic) |250px]]
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| [[Image:Griff elite2 griffin mk1.jpg|link=Griffin_Two_(Oolite) |250px]]
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|-
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| [[Image:Griff gnat.jpg |link=Classic_Elite_ships |250px]]
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| [[Image:Griff Viper interceptor alt.jpg |link=Viper Interceptor |250px]]
 
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== Griff's OXP Downloads ==
 
== Griff's OXP Downloads ==
=== Griff's Normalmapped Ships OXP ===
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=== Griff's Normalmapped Ships OXPs ===
[http://s248731467.onlinehome.us/ ''Griff's Normalmapped Ships OXP''].<br />
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All ships are now available in the Oolite Expansion Pack Manager.
Dizzy's Oolite Downloads website featuring the OXP.  - Currently down. Use this [http://www.box.net/shared/z925ssjfum alternate link] to get it as a four part zip archive. The alternative Sidewinder, the Rock Hermit and Alloys still have to be downloaded individually, see below.
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'''Griff's Normalmapped Ships (Replace):'''  '''Category:''' Retextures      '''Title:''' Griff's Normalmapped Ships (Replace)
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Spara's rebalanced bundle 'Meta-OXZ'. Available via the Oolite Expansion Pack manager, provides a single click install for all the Griff core shipset ships, bugfixed and rebalanced for better gameplay! This expansion pack is highly recommended over installing the shipset ships individually
  
[http://www.boxcn.net/shared/rpkms25cc9 ''Griff's Normalmapped Ships - Individual Downloads''].<br />
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Box.Net link to the ships available as individual downloads too in case you only want to add one or two of them to your game. <u>Note:</u> the individual ship downloads now require an extra oxp containing only the decal artwork to be installed. You don't need to add this oxp (and in fact you shouldn't) if you're using Dizzy's bundle oxp as the decal artwork is included in its texture folder.
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[https://app.box.com/shared/rpkms25cc9 ''Griff Ship Downloads''] on Box.com
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* '''Resources''' - ''Not needed for gameplay'' - this folder contains various ship meshes and textures in .obj and .png format for interested modders
  
 
=== Griff's Other OXPs ===
 
=== Griff's Other OXPs ===
[http://www.boxcn.net/shared/jf1et41yu3 ''Dodo Stations OXP by Griff and CaptKev''] (1.4Mb).<br />
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[http://www.box.com/shared/jf1et41yu3 ''Dodo Stations OXP by Griff and CaptKev''] (1.4Mb).<br />
Retextured Dodecahedron and Icosahedron stations OXP, v1.1. Updated version released 18th May 2010, Griff has fixed a problem with the shaders.
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Retextured Dodecahedron stations OXP, v1.1. Updated version released 18th May 2010, Griff has fixed a problem with the shaders.
  
 
''[[Flying Dutchman OXP]]'' (31.0Kb).<br />
 
''[[Flying Dutchman OXP]]'' (31.0Kb).<br />
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[[Griff ArcElite|''Griff's ArcElite'']] (201.2 Kb).<br />
 
[[Griff ArcElite|''Griff's ArcElite'']] (201.2 Kb).<br />
New versions of the native Oolite ships textured & shaded to resemble how they originally appeared in the Acorn Archimedes version of Elite.
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Adds all the ships from the Acorn Archimedes version of Elite, textured & shaded to resemble how they originally appeared in that version of the game.
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Version 2.0 adds extra ships from Elite 'A', Elite 2 and the Amiga version of Elite
  
 
[[Griff Boa|''Griff's Boa OXP'']] (2.7Mb).<br />
 
[[Griff Boa|''Griff's Boa OXP'']] (2.7Mb).<br />
Box.Net link containing the famous Griff Boa, as featured in the ''"Oolite - It's not just for triangles anymore"'' images. <u>Note:</u> the Boa is <u>not</u> included in the ''Normalmapped Ships OXP'' as above. Note also that this OXP only works on Oolite 1.74.
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Wiki link containing the famous Griff Boa, as featured in the ''"Oolite - It's not just for triangles anymore"'' images. <u>Note:</u> the Boa is <u>not</u> included in the ''Normalmapped Ships OXP'' as above. Note also that this OXP only works on Oolite 1.74 and higher.
  
[http://www.boxcn.net/shared/k2lvh3enuy ''Griff's Explosion Debris OXP''] (1.3Mb).<br />
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[https://www.box.com/s/162d02b7e79b1202689c ''Griff's Alloys & Wreckage OXP''] (1.5mb).<br />
Box.Net link to an OXP that adds new alloy & debris models to exploding ships. The oxp features some cool scripting and AI coding by [[User:Thargoid|Thargoid]] which chains together various types of exploding junk in some pretty dazzling ways. For more information see [http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=5650 this thread] on the BB.
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Box.com link to an OXP for Oolite v1.75 and higher that adds a new models & texture for the 'Alloys'. The OXP also generates extra clouds of burning wreckage whenever ships explode. This OXP was updated on 24th March 2013 for more compatibility with the Griff Normalmapped Ships, Replacement version, and should be used in preference to the old ''Griff's Explosion Debris OXP''.
  
 
[[Griff Krait|''Griff's Krait OXP'']] (2.5Mb).<br />
 
[[Griff Krait|''Griff's Krait OXP'']] (2.5Mb).<br />
 
A heavily modified Krait, similar in design to the Griff Boa. <u>Note:</u> the Krait is <u>not</u> included in the ''Normalmapped Ships  OXP'' as above.
 
A heavily modified Krait, similar in design to the Griff Boa. <u>Note:</u> the Krait is <u>not</u> included in the ''Normalmapped Ships  OXP'' as above.
  
=== Related OXP's by Other Authors ===
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=== Related OXPs by Other Authors ===
  
[http://www.boxcn.net/shared/t3n98yhk6n ''Illicit Unlock - Griff Version''] by ADCK (3.5Kb).<br />
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[http://www.box.com/shared/t3n98yhk6n ''Illicit Unlock - Griff Version''] by ADCK (3.5Kb).<br />
 
Based on the original Illicit Unlock, Allows the player to fly Griffs pirate/viper Ships. (Requires ''Griff's Normalmapped Ships'' )  
 
Based on the original Illicit Unlock, Allows the player to fly Griffs pirate/viper Ships. (Requires ''Griff's Normalmapped Ships'' )  
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Bugfixed and updated files for the oxp by Dertien (requires overwriting files in ADCK's original oxp) -  [http://www.box.com/shared/jq8biuf21o ''Download'']
  
 
''[[Random Hits OXP]]''.<br />
 
''[[Random Hits OXP]]''.<br />
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Featuring Griff's Tradestations.
 
Featuring Griff's Tradestations.
  
{{ship-OXP}}
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[[Staer9%27s_Shipset|''Staer9's Shipset'']].<br />
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Adds more ships based on Griffs models.
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[https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=9306 ''ZGrOovy Griff System Stations OXP''] by Dertien (on the Oolite BB).<br />
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Using Griff's station textures, adds five new model stations, from the small Tetrahedron and Octahedrons, through the standard sized Coriolis, to the large Dodecahedron and Icosahedron stations.<br />
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[[Black_Monk_Monastery|''Bank of the Black Monks'']] by LittleBear. Version 2.0 maintained by spara [https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?p=238880#p238880 ''See here for details''].
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== Lore ==
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Added by [[The Assassins Guild OXP]]
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The [[Sector7/Ateslete|Ateslete]] system in galaxy 7 is reasonably noted for the ice-world, Stymphal. The well known robotics company, '''Griff Research Ltd''', operates factories over most of the planet and maintains an orbital research station near Stymphal.
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The company was originally founded to produce droids and other artificial life forms, enjoying much success winning the coveted “Which Droid?” award for a decade. Perhaps their most famous design was the [[Griff Robotic Cargo Loader|Robotic Cargo Loader]] which is still in service in all sectors. In recent years the company has diversified into building high specification ships and stations to order. Examples of their known designs include providing the Bank of the Black Monks of St Herod with a fearsome [[Black Monk Monastery|armed orbital platform]] and the [[Black Monk Gunship|Holy Avenger Mark II Tri-Laser Gunship]].
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The company's main ship design work is however highly classified, their most regular client being the [[Galactic Navy]]. Griff Research Ltd has constructed several Frigate Class vessels for the Navy, in addition to new types of weapons. No further details are available, although it is rumored that the Company is returning to its roots as a robotics company, in a current design brief.
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{{Retextures-OXP}}
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{{Ship-OXP}}
  
[[Category:Griff Industries]][[Category:Retexture_OXPs]]
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[[Category:Griff Industries| ]]

Latest revision as of 01:51, 29 February 2024

About

Griff has been working on producing some fantastic models of ships, which use normalmapping and shaders to produce some of the best looking ships available in Oolite. All core ships and stations are now supported, with the release on the 3rd of November 2012 of the Ico station. Announcements are made on the forum, so keep an eye on this thread.

Gallery

Griff adder.jpg Griff anaconda.jpg Griff asp mk2.jpg Griff missile.jpg
Griff asteroid.jpg Griff boulder.jpg Griff splinters.jpg Griff alloy.jpg
Griff boa.jpg Griff boa screenshot2.jpg Griff boa mk2.jpg Griff barrel.jpg
Griff cobra mk1.jpg Griff cobra mk3.jpg Griff cobra mk3 scuffed.jpg Griff cobra mk3 alt.jpg
Griff constrictor.jpg Griff coriolis alt.jpg Griff ico.jpg Griff dodo thumbnail.jpg
Griff fer-de-lance blinged.jpg Griff fer-de-lance scuffed.jpg Griff gecko sharkteeth.jpg Griff gecko.jpg
Griff krait.jpg Griff-krait.jpg Griff mamba.jpg Griff moray.jpg
Griff python.jpg Griff python alternative.jpg Griff Rock Hermit.jpg Griff escape capsule.jpg
Griff sidewinder.jpg Griff sidewinder alternative.jpg Griff shuttle.jpg Griff transporter.jpg
Griff thargoid.jpg Griff thargoid organic.jpg Griff Thargon.png Griff tharglet organic2.jpg
Griff viper.jpg Griff viper interceptor.jpg Griff viper pursuit.jpg Griff worm.jpg
Sainsboorys.png Griff dodo.png Bug ship from an Elite 2 that didn't get made Griff wolf mkII.jpg
Griffhognose.jpg Griff viper alt wiki.jpg Griff ophidian.jpg Griff elite2 griffin mk1.jpg
Griff gnat.jpg Griff Viper interceptor alt.jpg


Griff's OXP Downloads

Griff's Normalmapped Ships OXPs

All ships are now available in the Oolite Expansion Pack Manager.

Griff's Normalmapped Ships (Replace): Category: Retextures Title: Griff's Normalmapped Ships (Replace)

Spara's rebalanced bundle 'Meta-OXZ'. Available via the Oolite Expansion Pack manager, provides a single click install for all the Griff core shipset ships, bugfixed and rebalanced for better gameplay! This expansion pack is highly recommended over installing the shipset ships individually


Griff Ship Downloads on Box.com

  • Resources - Not needed for gameplay - this folder contains various ship meshes and textures in .obj and .png format for interested modders

Griff's Other OXPs

Dodo Stations OXP by Griff and CaptKev (1.4Mb).
Retextured Dodecahedron stations OXP, v1.1. Updated version released 18th May 2010, Griff has fixed a problem with the shaders.

Flying Dutchman OXP (31.0Kb).
Featuring Griff's Wireframe Cobra.
Adds the small chance to meet a Ghost Ship in the Ooniverse. What is it? Some claim that it's the ghost of Commander Peter Jameson, reported lost at the end of the last Thargoid War, others that it is simply a manifestation of all those lost souls who were trapped in the trackless depths of interstellar space. One common story is the trail of bad luck and hideous deaths that follow in the wake of the ship's sightings...

Griff's ArcElite (201.2 Kb).
Adds all the ships from the Acorn Archimedes version of Elite, textured & shaded to resemble how they originally appeared in that version of the game. Version 2.0 adds extra ships from Elite 'A', Elite 2 and the Amiga version of Elite

Griff's Boa OXP (2.7Mb).
Wiki link containing the famous Griff Boa, as featured in the "Oolite - It's not just for triangles anymore" images. Note: the Boa is not included in the Normalmapped Ships OXP as above. Note also that this OXP only works on Oolite 1.74 and higher.

Griff's Alloys & Wreckage OXP (1.5mb).
Box.com link to an OXP for Oolite v1.75 and higher that adds a new models & texture for the 'Alloys'. The OXP also generates extra clouds of burning wreckage whenever ships explode. This OXP was updated on 24th March 2013 for more compatibility with the Griff Normalmapped Ships, Replacement version, and should be used in preference to the old Griff's Explosion Debris OXP.

Griff's Krait OXP (2.5Mb).
A heavily modified Krait, similar in design to the Griff Boa. Note: the Krait is not included in the Normalmapped Ships OXP as above.

Related OXPs by Other Authors

Illicit Unlock - Griff Version by ADCK (3.5Kb).
Based on the original Illicit Unlock, Allows the player to fly Griffs pirate/viper Ships. (Requires Griff's Normalmapped Ships )

Bugfixed and updated files for the oxp by Dertien (requires overwriting files in ADCK's original oxp) - Download

Random Hits OXP.
Featuring many Ships/Stations made by Griff.

Your Ad Here! OXP.
Featuring Griff's Tradestations.

Staer9's Shipset.
Adds more ships based on Griffs models.

ZGrOovy Griff System Stations OXP by Dertien (on the Oolite BB).
Using Griff's station textures, adds five new model stations, from the small Tetrahedron and Octahedrons, through the standard sized Coriolis, to the large Dodecahedron and Icosahedron stations.

Bank of the Black Monks by LittleBear. Version 2.0 maintained by spara See here for details.

Lore

Added by The Assassins Guild OXP

The Ateslete system in galaxy 7 is reasonably noted for the ice-world, Stymphal. The well known robotics company, Griff Research Ltd, operates factories over most of the planet and maintains an orbital research station near Stymphal.

The company was originally founded to produce droids and other artificial life forms, enjoying much success winning the coveted “Which Droid?” award for a decade. Perhaps their most famous design was the Robotic Cargo Loader which is still in service in all sectors. In recent years the company has diversified into building high specification ships and stations to order. Examples of their known designs include providing the Bank of the Black Monks of St Herod with a fearsome armed orbital platform and the Holy Avenger Mark II Tri-Laser Gunship.

The company's main ship design work is however highly classified, their most regular client being the Galactic Navy. Griff Research Ltd has constructed several Frigate Class vessels for the Navy, in addition to new types of weapons. No further details are available, although it is rumored that the Company is returning to its roots as a robotics company, in a current design brief.