Changed to: Similar fish allowing for retexturing?

hpman77 · 02-23-2002, 03:39 AM

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Moderator's Note:

I think the gist of this thread is:

Are there other fish out there that are close enough in physical dimensions and shape to existing modeled fish in the Aquarium that new textures could be put on to provide new species?

Obviously the highest level of quality would be maintained, the question is, Jim have you ever considered burning out 3-4 fish in a couple of weeks this way? You can send the negative e-mail about "taking the easy way out" to me. I'll shred it for you.

I know you had mentioned that you might release a couple fish while you are deep in production on the 3D background as break for yourself and to reduce the hatemail for a couple of days.

Back to your regularly scheduled post...
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Ok, we all know there's no way for the user to skin a fish...

but Jim can skin them, right?

I bet there are a lot of fishes that look exactly the same, but with different colors.
I mean the body shape is the same, and the only change is their skin.

So I guess it would be fairly easy for Jim to prepare a texture and then copy all the mesh info and change the name of the fish.

It would not take him too much time, and we could get more fishes from time to time.

What do you think, Jim? What about more species of lionfish? it would be AWESOME but of course, I would be almost as happy with more regular fishes

I bet Jim already though about this, but just in case...

Another thread about skinning (it's a suggestion for Jim, don't close this please!)

feldon34 · 02-23-2002, 03:49 AM

In order to be less controversial, may I suggest changing the content of the topic to something like "Fish that would be easy to add because they are physically similar"?

Maybe I am not grasping your idea.

hpman77 · 02-23-2002, 04:53 AM

change it, morgan. the topic is just what I though would condense the idea of the message, but that one fits fine too

Tiny Turtle · 02-23-2002, 05:32 AM

I bet Jim already though about this, but just in case...

Me too, Helpman...

Jim Sachs · 02-23-2002, 11:00 AM

That's pretty much how I created all the other fish, except for the Lionfish. Start with an a basic model, modify it to the shape of a different fish, apply a new texture, and change the program to accept it. If I have a good clear texture to start with, this is one long day's work. I did 20 of them that way, then the fans said "OK, that's enough fish. Work on the 3D background now."

feldon34 · 02-23-2002, 01:10 PM

Maybe another informal poll on serenescreen.com.

It's easy to aggregate a few hundred e-mails about wanting things other than fish into thinking "most people want other things."

02-23-2002, 03:39 AM	#1
hpman77 Blue Angel Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Santander (Spain) Posts: 285	Similar fish allowing for retexturing? _________________________________ Moderator's Note: I think the gist of this thread is: Are there other fish out there that are close enough in physical dimensions and shape to existing modeled fish in the Aquarium that new textures could be put on to provide new species? Obviously the highest level of quality would be maintained, the question is, Jim have you ever considered burning out 3-4 fish in a couple of weeks this way? You can send the negative e-mail about "taking the easy way out" to me. I'll shred it for you. I know you had mentioned that you might release a couple fish while you are deep in production on the 3D background as break for yourself and to reduce the hatemail for a couple of days. Back to your regularly scheduled post... _________________________________ Ok, we all know there's no way for the user to skin a fish... but Jim can skin them, right? I bet there are a lot of fishes that look exactly the same, but with different colors. I mean the body shape is the same, and the only change is their skin. So I guess it would be fairly easy for Jim to prepare a texture and then copy all the mesh info and change the name of the fish. It would not take him too much time, and we could get more fishes from time to time. What do you think, Jim? What about more species of lionfish? it would be AWESOME but of course, I would be almost as happy with more regular fishes I bet Jim already though about this, but just in case... Another thread about skinning (it's a suggestion for Jim, don't close this please!) .:: AMD Athlon XP 1700+ :: 512MB SDRAM :: Windows XP SP1 :: shappire ATI radeon 9600 PRO :: Soundblaster Live Player 5.1 :: Directx 9.0 :: (Always latest drivers for everything) ::. Last edited by feldon34; 02-23-2002 at 06:17 AM.

02-23-2002, 03:49 AM	#2
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,947	In order to be less controversial, may I suggest changing the content of the topic to something like "Fish that would be easy to add because they are physically similar"? Maybe I am not grasping your idea. "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

02-23-2002, 04:53 AM	#3
hpman77 Blue Angel Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Santander (Spain) Posts: 285	change it, morgan. the topic is just what I though would condense the idea of the message, but that one fits fine too .:: AMD Athlon XP 1700+ :: 512MB SDRAM :: Windows XP SP1 :: shappire ATI radeon 9600 PRO :: Soundblaster Live Player 5.1 :: Directx 9.0 :: (Always latest drivers for everything) ::.

02-23-2002, 11:00 AM	#5
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,816	That's pretty much how I created all the other fish, except for the Lionfish. Start with an a basic model, modify it to the shape of a different fish, apply a new texture, and change the program to accept it. If I have a good clear texture to start with, this is one long day's work. I did 20 of them that way, then the fans said "OK, that's enough fish. Work on the 3D background now." Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

02-23-2002, 01:10 PM	#6
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,947	Maybe another informal poll on serenescreen.com. It's easy to aggregate a few hundred e-mails about wanting things other than fish into thinking "most people want other things." "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

02-23-2002, 05:32 AM	#4
Tiny Turtle is pleased Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 7,365	I bet Jim already though about this, but just in case... Me too, Helpman...