Smivs' ShipSet

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Revision as of 15:40, 8 December 2010 by Smivs (talk | contribs) (Major revision upon launch of v3.0)

Overview

This Oolite Expansion Pack (OXP) is a replacement texture set giving the ships in Oolite a new, photo-realistic look. This is achieved by applying new textures (skins) to the original models which improve the look of the game while preserving authenticity and originality...the ships are the same shape, but much better looking!


This version (3.0) is intended for use with Oolite v1.74 upwards. The main additional feature of v3.0 over its predecessors is the inclusion of dedicated models. Previous versions of Smivs'Shipset relied on the in-built Oolite models, but these are subject to change from time to time, and this could potentially have lead to problems in the future. The models used are the original models from Oolite v1.65 which have been adapted for use in Smivs'Shipset.


Smivs'Shipset v3.0 includes additional versions of three of the standard ships for more variety. There is a new Adder variant acting in the Scavenger and Shuttle roles (the standard Adder has Player, Hunter and Hermit-ship roles). A second Boa has been added which has a different colour scheme. Also an Executive variant of the FerDeLance has ben added to complement the Player/Hunter and Pirate versions. Although the FDL is marketed as an Executive Transport it previously never appeared in this role in the game. Now you will occasionally come across one flying between Witchpoint and Planet in more civilised systems, acting the same as Trader ships.


v3.0 also features improved lighting effects which should work on all computers including those that do not support shaders. The ships have illuminated cockpit and porthole windows, boat-style Navigation Lights and other additional lights, plus 'glow' effects for the radiators/heat-exchangers. Several also feature hull spotlighting. The ships' hulls also have realistic shininess and reflectiveness.


This OXP contains all the Oolite ships and adds the Galcop Viper Interceptor, Python Blackdog (pirate) and Python Trader, FerDeLance Hunter and FerDeLance Executive, Boa Trader, Adder Scavenger and the Constrictor to the Start-up demo ships display.


N.B. The Shipset is available in three editions, a Standard Definition edition suitable for all computers, and a High Definition edition for use on computers with high-end graphics cards. There is also a Basic version which might suit computers with poor graphics-handling abilities.

The Shipset

  • Adder (Standard and Scavenger)
  • Anaconda
  • Asp
  • Boa (Standard and Trader)
  • Boa Class Cruiser
  • Cobra Mk I (Standard, Pirate and Miner)
  • Cobra MkIII (Standard, Alternative livery and Pirate)
  • Constrictor
  • FerDeLance (Hunter, Executive and Pirate)
  • Gecko
  • Krait
  • Mamba (Standard (pirate) and Escort)
  • Orbital Shuttle
  • Python (Standard, Trader and Pirate)
  • Sidewinder (Standard and Scoutship)
  • Thargoid Robot Fighter
  • Thargoid Warship
  • Transporter (Standard and Miner)
  • Viper
  • Viper Interceptor
  • Worm (Standard and Miner)

    Gallery

    Smivs adder.jpg Smivs anaconda.jpg Smivs asp.jpg Smivs boa.jpg
    Smivs boa2.jpg Smivs cobra1.jpg Smivs cobra3.jpg Smivs constrictor.jpg
    Smivs ferdelance.jpg Smivs gecko.jpg Smivs krait.jpg Smivs mamba.jpg
    Smivs moray.jpg Smivs moray medical.jpg Smivs shuttle.jpg Smivs python.jpg
    Smivs sidewinder.jpg Smivs thargoid warship.jpg Smivs thargon.jpg Smivs transporter.jpg
    Smivs viper.jpg Smivs viper interceptor.jpg Smivs worm.jpg


    Link to Smivs' Website

    Smivsonline. Visit here to find more images and information about Smivs' ShipSet and Smivs' other OXPs. The ShipSet section contains screenshots of ALL the ships AND their variants, with full-size images available.

    Complementary OXP

    Accessories OXP is the companion to Smivs' ShipSet, and adds all the non-ship objects. Together these two OXPs replace every standard object in Oolite.

    Licence & Credits

    This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit the Creative Commons website or send a letter to Creative Commons, 171 Second Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, California, 94105, USA.

    The OXP was developed by Smivs.

    Version History

    Smivs'Shipset v3.0

    released 8th December,2010. Adds on-board models, extra versions of Adder and FerDeLance, some new textures and improved lighting effects.

    Smivs' ShipSet v2.0

    released 27th July, 2010. Adds lighting effects and some new textures.

    Shipset SD version v1.2, and HD version v1.1

    Update released on 24th June 2010.
    Added minor ships from the old Smivs'Shipset-Supplement OXP into the main Smivs'Shipset OXP on release of Accessories OXP v1.0.

    Shipset SD version v1.1 - Bugfix released on 22nd May 2010.
    There was a slight error in the shipdata.plist on the Standard Definition edition of the Shipset which caused the exhaust flumes on the Boa Class Cruiser to be in the wrong position, and the Exhaust flume of the Boa to be far too big. This has now been corrected in Version 1.1. The High Definition edition is OK (I'd changed them here during testing, but forgot to transfer the changes to the SD edition).

    v1.0 - First released on 21st May 2010.

    Download Links

    Smivs'Shipset Standard Definition Download
    Smivs'Shipset High Definition Download
    Smivs'Shipset Basic Edition Download
    (Downloads are direct from Smivs' website, Smivsonline)