Starcraft 2 Minimod??

[MajorPayne]

Something interesting hit me last night after re-installing Starcraft 2 and something that hasn't really been addressed in any way. If I can secure permission from Blizzard (which is something that may be unlikely knowing how protective they can be), I'm going to look into obtaining all the model and texture assets for the flying units from SC2 and possibly creating a sort of minimod. Now at this point I have to stress that this may not be possible if permission can't be obtained and may even require some creative thinking concerning making complete scratch builds of any models usable.

My question though, is simply, would anyone be interested in a release "if" all goes ahead??

*Quick edit*
This would be for Star Trek Armada and not a mod for Starcraft 2 (just realised after re-reading my thread opener that this might be miss-interpreted).

 

[Rifraf]

I've never tried any of the SC games. I know, I've led a sheltered life. I'd certainly try it out and help test if needed. I know that really doesn't help answer your question, but perhaps others will get on board?

 

[Majestic]

I haven't played Starcraft either. However I look at it this way, do you want to make it? If so and you can get the permissions then I say go for it, no doubt people will download, play it and appreciate the work you've put into the mod.

 

[MajorPayne]

Well now. Its been a week so I'm going to make a start of this little venture. Theres a hell of alot of work to do for the 45 or so models I've aquired. Almost every texture can be scaled down by 50% without any loss of quality, and it might be possible to create a full side with a bit of "creative" thinking on my part. Of course. any public release is still unknown at the moment and I may have to take certain precautions beforehand but there is some nice models in this pack. Problem is I wont' be able to do any kind of TC simply because there isn't enough Zerg space style models available which is why this might be a single side. Anyway. As time permits I'll post updates.

 

[Majestic]

I'm curious to see what you come up with.

 

[MajorPayne]

SHOCK!! HORROR!! GASP OF SUPRISE!! (and thats just from me)

Anyway. After having attempted (unsuccessfully I might add) to contact Blizzard I've come to one conclusion. Either I give up totally on this or attempt to bite the bullet and trust my actions to fate. This may also still mean that nothing but pretty images surface (but lets hope that, that doesn't happen). Also this means my finally delving into the world of Fleet Operations mod-modding and learning the various additional material that DoCa and co. produced.

With this in mind I've started working on my first Terran unit - the Battlecruiser.

Spoiler: Terran Battlercruiser

http://starcraft.wikia.com/wiki/Battlecruiser_(StarCraft_II)?file=Battlecruiser_SC2_Rend1.jpg

Now bare in mind this is the original Starcraft 2 version that Blizzard released with the game. Also don't be fooled by the look of this beast. The model is around 4k and quite complex to reproduce, but its necessary to make a rebuild of anything that is likely to be used. Textures are another matter. I'll also have to introduce my usual "flair" to make it look a bit more like the leviathan its supposed to represent. Weapons systems are, according to the wiki: ATA laser batteries and ATS laser batteries and the overly powerful Yamato Canon.

Now if all goes according to my plan for this and I'm happy with the results then this project may be on its way. As for a mod title and back story, well lets just say that creativity will definately be required.....but thats a time for another thread.

 

[Majestic]

Nice to see you're continuing with this project MAP. Too few projects going on these days.

As for FO there are a few here who know a bit about it, so I am sure you can get help on the coding side if required.