Galaxy primer white [Archive] - PlanetSide Universe

CrystalViolet

2012-04-27, 11:26 AM

Looks like the gal got a bit of a reworking.

..and who ever sprayed that primer coat should be fired, they got it all over the windows. :p

onwee

2012-04-27, 11:26 AM

That thing is as pale as I'm going to be in about 8 months.

kertvon

2012-04-27, 11:43 AM

I'm liking the Osprey style engines. Me hopes to put in a lot of hours behind the cockpit of one of these bad boys.

Figment

2012-04-27, 11:44 AM

My main interest is if those engines have guns mounted on them.

From the looks of it, they can flip 180 degrees after all.

DDSHADE

2012-04-27, 11:55 AM

That thing is as pale as I'm going to be in about 8 months.

:rofl:

lmao thats awesome.

I like the look of it, I'm kinda sad there's no vehicle cargo bay though.

kertvon

2012-04-27, 12:03 PM

My main interest is if those engines have guns mounted on them.

From the looks of it, they can flip 180 degrees after all.

Unless they only give the engines 90 degrees of range for forward and upward thrust only.

EVILPIG

2012-04-27, 12:06 PM

Don't forget that this is the basic model without weaponry.

QuantumMechanic

2012-04-27, 12:52 PM

Wheels on the bottom are gone, replaced by jets. Looks like it's VTOL enabled now.

Ailos

2012-04-27, 01:02 PM

Where are the guns?

I like this simpler style though. Suits in a bit better with the futuristic theme, too.

NCLynx

2012-04-27, 01:04 PM

I want one. Now. I don't care if it's got guns or paint. I'll take that one.

Lorgarn

2012-04-27, 01:10 PM

I want one. Now. I don't care if it's got guns or paint. I'll take that one.

lol. My thought exactly.

Honestly though, as expected, it looks good. It'll be nice to see it with a faction paintjob! :)

Hamma

2012-04-27, 01:16 PM

Nice!

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media.php?view=2063

Xyntech

2012-04-27, 01:46 PM

Here is a comparison of the old and the new:

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/9297/galhcopy.png

Some of the changes I noticed at first glance:

- Intake vents added on top of tail and on sides of undercarriage
- New engine pods that can pivot
- Slightly longer flatter wings, possibly with the ability to fold or pivot up or down
- Wheels replaced with rockets

MrBloodworth

2012-04-27, 01:50 PM

You know, if they have time to Re-model, Re-UV and Re-texture. They could take the time to put in some working doors and Enter/exit animation support.

Aurmanite

2012-04-27, 02:05 PM

You know, if they have time to Re-model, Re-UV and Re-texture. They could take the time to put in some working doors and Enter/exit animation support.

It's time for you to give up on that.

Enter/exit animations won't be in release. Period. No ifs/and/or/buts. They haven't ruled out their addition later in the game, but for now you have to deal with it and move on already.

Shogun

2012-04-27, 02:09 PM

is there any indication that this is a new gal model?

could also be an older version.

(and it´s never time to quit asking for vehicle enter animations. especially for the galaxy and sunderer)

Sirisian

2012-04-27, 02:13 PM

Amazing. I love that they can take feedback and totally redo things to make them look cooler. These changes really give the vehicle that sleak look. Especially the engine in the back of the wings. Those look amazing.

(Do the Magrider now :lol: )

Talek Krell

2012-04-27, 02:15 PM

I approve of the new version. Looks sleeker. I think also that the elevators may rotate now? They have what looks like a rotating disc at their base. That would make the whole thing look much better balanced when hovering.

Xyntech

2012-04-27, 02:19 PM

is there any indication that this is a new gal model?

could also be an older version.

If you look at the comparison shot I did on the previous page, that textured Galaxy is actually the Planetside: Next picture that we got a long while back. It's just that all of the more recent shots of the Galaxy have looked largely the same shape, so I figured it would still be a fair comparison.

This new model is sleeker and more refined. I never minded the wheels in the PS:Next version, but I do like that this version removes them.

Talek Krell

2012-04-27, 02:25 PM

This new model is sleeker and more refined. I never minded the wheels in the PS:Next version, but I do like that this version removes them.I think it's more likely that the wheels are retracted than that they have been replaced with jet engines. Just not seeing it.

Xyntech

2012-04-27, 02:34 PM

I think it's more likely that the wheels are retracted than that they have been replaced with jet engines. Just not seeing it.

Yeah that's possible. Here's a better shot of the old underside for comparison, with the retracted landing gear. Still looks kind of different to me though.

http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/album/vmscby2n9f/20120118_4f17735d5daee.jpg

headcrab13

2012-04-27, 02:46 PM

Awesome. The longer wingspan and more aerodynamic tail is a very cool addition. Looking forward to seeing it textured!

Alduron

2012-04-27, 05:43 PM

Does anyone know who did the art for the new Gal? We need to have them take a look at that awful Liberator design.

Evil Redrum

2012-04-27, 05:46 PM

Does anyone know who did the art for the new Gal? We need to have them take a look at that awful Liberator design.

Yes'm?

Alduron

2012-04-27, 05:58 PM

Yes'm?

Are you planning on revisiting the Liberator? :) The changes to the Gal make it look pretty freaking spectacular, and I think the Liberator could use a little more TLC imho. Currently, I'm not confident the Liberator can even take to the air with that double-decker-bus-syndrome.

Evil Redrum

2012-04-27, 06:04 PM

Are you planning on revisiting the Liberator? :) The changes to the Gal make it look pretty freaking spectacular, and I think the Liberator could use a little more TLC imho. Currently, I'm not confident the Liberator can even take to the air with that double-decker-bus-syndrome.

Haha I can't really say anything on what is/has/ or will be adjusted. :/ I usually just wait until Higby or Tramell shows off what i've been working on before I comment on it.

Thoreaux

2012-04-27, 06:29 PM

A lot of the changes fix stuff that bugged me about the original design.

On that note, however, this redesign. Does anybody notice anything slightly... feminine about the design here?

http://i.imgur.com/KwFQq.png?1

Seeing how that's basically third-person view while flying it. I'm thinking the cockpit may not be right term for the pilot's seat on this baby. Maybe the internet has just turned me into a perv, I dunno.

Zulthus

2012-04-27, 06:32 PM

I dunno. I think the engines should be bigger. Those small things don't look like they'd let a giant heap of metal like the Galaxy get off the ground. Kind of prefer the old version TBH.

Talek Krell

2012-04-27, 06:35 PM

Haha I can't really say anything on what is/has/ or will be adjusted. :/ I usually just wait until Higby or Tramell shows off what i've been working on before I comment on it.Feel free to make a couple of re-design passes on the Lib, is all we're saying.

Like a bunk bed strapped onto a life raft. ;) :p

Alduron

2012-04-27, 07:04 PM

Haha I can't really say anything on what is/has/ or will be adjusted. :/ I usually just wait until Higby or Tramell shows off what i've been working on before I comment on it.

Well, if/when you may/may not have done a pass on the Liberator I'm sure your new design is/will be pretty sweet based on the new Gal. If/when they decide to show us the new design that may/may not be coming down the line I may/may not be super thrilled.

P.S. I can't wait to see your redesign of the Liberator announced. :)

CrystalViolet

2012-04-27, 07:45 PM

I'm 99% sure I remember either Higgles or TRy saying that they planned to redesign the Lib's cosmetics. It was back when they were doing the twitter chats.

Figment

2012-04-27, 07:53 PM

Redrum can you say anything about gun locations and firing angles? >.>

Evil Redrum

2012-04-27, 08:07 PM

Redrum can you say anything about gun locations and firing angles? >.>

That's more of a question for design. I couldn't answer on that.

LZachariah

2012-04-27, 08:11 PM

Sleeker, more beautiful. I love it. I think the Devs are on absolutely the right track when it comes to the evolution of their art design.

This game is going to CRUSH the entire internet.

~Zachariah

Xyntech

2012-04-27, 08:20 PM

I should get back into 3d modeling. I aspire to be you Redrum.

Seems like the dev team is very on the ball about making sure all of the assets in the game are up to a certain standard.

Don't anybody worry about it taking away from potential vehicle entry animation time either. Modeling and texturing are almost completely different skill sets from rigging and animating. Think of how much progress the animations have made from the old trailer to the GDC footage, and how much progress there is still to go. We just don't ordinarily get to see the progress rate of animations in the still image screen shots we normally get.

FINALCUT

2012-04-27, 08:32 PM

Looks like the Galaxy went on the Jenny Craig diet. I love it,much nicer curves. Looks sexy.;)

Fenrys

2012-04-27, 08:48 PM

There are 2 dangley bits toward the back in the middle image ('ball' turrets?).

They'd get crushed if the gal didn't have landing gear. :ugh:

Legion

2012-04-27, 09:14 PM

I think both the old and new models look pretty amazing. Its good that we can look at them now and appreciate the modeling because in game I'm sure I will be focused on getting out of it alive.

Evil Redrum

2012-04-27, 09:32 PM

I should get back into 3d modeling. I aspire to be you Redrum.

DO IT :D I love doing it! :lol:

Flisher

2012-04-27, 10:15 PM

is the twitter picture from Higby from the old, new, or in-between model?

http://a.yfrog.com/img878/460/621li.jpg

Sirisian

2012-04-27, 10:38 PM

is the twitter picture from Higby from the old, new, or in-between model?
Old one. You can compare the two designs. People linked both side by side earlier in this thread.

P.S. I can't wait to see your redesign of the Liberator announced. :)
Same. I hate "useful" or "practical" designs. Much prefer cool designs even if they might be unrealistic.

Redrum check this out please. Having an aircraft that lands on its wings would be awesome. (http://www.planetside-universe.com/showthread.php?t=40617)

EVILPIG

2012-04-27, 11:10 PM

Hmr85

2012-04-28, 12:08 AM

I love the design of the new Gal. It just looks slicker and more streamlined. Much better looking IMO. Awesome job Evil Redrum!!!

Grognard

2012-04-28, 01:00 AM

This game is going to CRUSH the entire internet.

So. True. :rock:

Toppopia

2012-04-28, 01:07 AM

This game is going to CRUSH the entire internet.
~Zachariah

I think you mean CRASH the internet. ;)

QuantumMechanic

2012-04-28, 01:29 AM

I think the wheels are gone for good, because they aren't needed. Higby's reaver in the GDC demo was VTOL, we saw that. And I seriously doubt that the galaxy will require a runway for landing, if it's supposed to be able to be landed in the wild and used as a forward base.

So I think all air vehicles will be VTOL. Has anybody seen an airstrip yet? :P I do hope that the flight mechanics are really that much better than PS1 (flying camera attack).

PS dev team of excellence. I know you are burning the candle at both ends. Your hard work is appreciated! But please please pretty please vehicle enter / exit animations.

IHateMMOs

2012-04-28, 02:04 AM

You know what, I want a Nanite System Empire nown

Purple

2012-04-28, 02:31 AM

i feel like it should get two engines on the tail also to stay airborne. but i am liking this design from what i see.

PsychoXR-20

2012-04-28, 04:01 AM

Loving the new look. I never really liked the "old" design, it looked too unwieldy, too fat and too...fat.

Maybe this new one doesn't look a whole lot different, but from those few angles, it looks much sleeker, and more inline with the original Galaxy.

As already mentioned, would love to see a little revision on the Liberator. The Liberator from PS1 was such a beautiful aircraft. It had just the right proportions, not too tall (like the new lib) not too short, not too fat but not too thin not too long, but not too short. It was just gorgeous. This new Liberator just looks wrong.

Thoreaux

2012-04-28, 05:28 AM

I don't get it. What is wrong with the clitpit?

I see nothing wrong with that.

Seriously, I'm actually hoping that name catches on. I'd prefer to be in the clitpit any day, myself.

Figment

2012-04-28, 05:43 AM

That's more of a question for design. I couldn't answer on that.

Oh well. :) Thanks for the response anyway.

is the twitter picture from Higby from the old, new, or in-between model?

http://a.yfrog.com/img878/460/621li.jpg

That's one way to mimize enemy firing angles... O.o

stonelizard

2012-04-28, 02:53 PM

Redrum can you say anything about gun locations and firing angles? >.>

Top,tail,left and right wings

source: http://twitter.com/#!/kevmo0

Xyntech

2012-04-28, 04:22 PM

is the twitter picture from Higby from the old, new, or in-between model?

They probably hadn't even textured the new one yet, so they had to keep using the old one until this thing was fully ready to go.