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I have some questions about making plugs. some of these are probably kinda obvious.
1. Is there a color depth limit for the pics I use in my plug(i don't think so but to be sure)?
2. What's the max size for ship/weapons/spob spins(my guess: 72/?/?)
3. What are the sizes for the ship/outfit icon and pic(the one under the desc)?
4. I'm using Infini-D. Can anyone tell me good camera/light angles and give me some tips???
5. I'm trying to use Strata-3D but.... help...
any help would be appreciated..
BTW. I posted a plug that has a weapon like the Flak Cannon is Ares. Is that the flak weapon that's going to be in 1.0.2???
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Originally posted by J.Ace21: **I have some questions about making plugs. some of these are probably kinda obvious.
1. Is there a color depth limit for the pics I use in my plug(i don't think so but to be sure)?**
EV and EVO run in 256 colours - no more, no less. All graphics must be of this depth, or the engine gets snitty.
I forget, but I'm pretty sure your max is 128 x 128. Most people are cautious about using graphics above 64 x 64 though, because older machines slow down horribly using larger sprites.
32 x 32 for the little one, and 100 x 100 for the larger one.
4 & 5. I'm trying to use Strata-3D but.... help...
I haven't played with Strata much recently, but from what I remember it's not too bad to use. Do you understand about node types? If so, you're pretty much set and problems you have are user interface issues. Persevere!
~R~
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Originally posted by Rooster: **1. Is there a color depth limit for the pics I use in my plug(i don't think so but to be sure)?
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Note that the 256 colors used is the standar 256-color system palette. custom palettes (CLUTs) may be used for splash screens/startup pictures but nowhere else.
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thx.
I still need to know Good Camera/Lighting positions to use with Infini-D. and some good instructions for making good ships.