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General => Feedback => Topic started by: Meisseli on April 21, 2011, 11:56:31 am

Title: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: Meisseli on April 21, 2011, 11:56:31 am
Right now the two models, granger and adv granger look exactly the same, since the size of the advanced version was reduced to be the same as normal granger's. It seems a little weird though, evolving to an advanced form with nothing changing visually.

Could the advanced granger have some visual distinction, like longer tusks for example? Or is this made on purpose so the two cannot be distinguished? Having some distinction, like longer tusks for example would be neat in my opinion, it makes you have the feeling that it has evolved to a stronger form. It wouldn't have to be anything very clearly distinguishable, just something minor that makes the advanced form a bit fiercer looking.
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: CreatureofHell on April 21, 2011, 11:58:33 am
The ckit has no change...
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: Meisseli on April 21, 2011, 05:29:18 pm
There is only one construction kit.
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: CorSair on April 21, 2011, 05:55:37 pm
The ckit has no change...
There is only one construction kit.
Touche.

I would support idea. One distinctive thing is that adv. granger can wallwalk, another place to start changes...
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: vcxzet on April 21, 2011, 05:59:23 pm
adv granger = granger with the same skin, larger
adv basilisk = basilisk with a different skin, larger
adv marauder = marauder with a different skin, larger
adv dragoon = dragoon with a different skin, larger

so adv grangers just needs a different skin to fit in the advanced family
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: Tremulant on April 22, 2011, 04:46:09 am
(http://oi52.tinypic.com/qs9hfr.jpg)
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: Mustard on April 22, 2011, 06:44:04 am
How about jumping higher as adv. granger?
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: vcxzet on April 22, 2011, 08:09:12 am
nice eyes
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: CreatureofHell on April 22, 2011, 12:17:42 pm
There is only one construction kit.
One: http://tremulous.net/wiki/Construction_Kit
Two: http://tremulous.net/wiki/Advanced_Construction_Kit
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: Tremulant on April 22, 2011, 12:46:40 pm
There is only one construction kit.
One: http://tremulous.net/wiki/Construction_Kit
Two: http://tremulous.net/wiki/Advanced_Construction_Kit
Wiki's outdated.
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: Meisseli on April 22, 2011, 02:16:58 pm
There is only one construction kit.
  • Construction Kit
    • removed Advanced Construction Kit (regular kit now builds everything that's available)
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: CreatureofHell on April 22, 2011, 05:04:58 pm
There is only one construction kit.
One: http://tremulous.net/wiki/Construction_Kit
Two: http://tremulous.net/wiki/Advanced_Construction_Kit
Wiki's outdated.
Wiki should be updated.

There is only one construction kit.
  • Construction Kit
    • removed Advanced Construction Kit (regular kit now builds everything that's available)

They removed the Advanced Construction Kit and didn't tell me? Damn them.[/list]
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: David on April 22, 2011, 06:25:03 pm
Wiki is currently all for 1.1.
It'll be a ton of effort updating everything so may as well wait until the changes are all finalised.
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: vcxzet on April 22, 2011, 09:29:40 pm
Wiki is currently all for 1.1.
It'll be a ton of effort updating everything so may as well wait until the changes are all finalised.
then there is no need to use a wiki
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: CreatureofHell on April 22, 2011, 10:57:05 pm
Wiki is currently all for 1.1.
It'll be a ton of effort updating everything so may as well wait until the changes are all finalised.
I suppose it makes sense for the wiki to be based on an actual release and not a beta though.
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: Nux on April 25, 2011, 10:22:57 pm
I suppose it makes sense for the wiki to be based on an actual release and not a beta though.

It makes more sense to me to have both the 1.1 information and the GPP changes on each page with 'as of [date of edit]' to make it clear the information may soon be outdated. It doesn't seem such a ton of effort to me and I would be happy to make the changes if there's support for it.

@Tremulant: That looks hot. Literally. If you could just fix the eye textures with alpha (I don't know how, but I could try) I'd love to have these smoldering grangers for my own!
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: Meisseli on April 25, 2011, 11:16:10 pm
Oh yes, that granger looks like he's going to eat me in any second. Scary.
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: your face on April 26, 2011, 01:29:35 am
Darth Granger.
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: Tremulant on April 26, 2011, 01:51:31 am
@Tremulant: That looks hot. Literally. If you could just fix the eye textures with alpha (I don't know how, but I could try) I'd love to have these smoldering grangers for my own!
Fix with alpha how? i'll have a poke around and upload some bits later if you like.
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: Tremulant on April 26, 2011, 02:57:09 am
more lolgranger http://imgur.com/a/n9xSU
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: Menace13 on April 26, 2011, 05:55:38 am
http://imgur.com/a/n9xSU
1674x1000? wtf? weird resolutions...
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: Meisseli on April 26, 2011, 06:00:08 am
more lolgranger http://imgur.com/a/n9xSU
Hahah, so the eyes are hearts..
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: Saliva on April 26, 2011, 06:00:35 am
What I would like to see is some black burnt skin to make it more scary. All adv. grangers having burnt skin could be explained as it being part of their training. All grangers aspiring to be adv. grangers have to go for a quest to find a flamethrower to mutilate themselves with.
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: Meisseli on April 26, 2011, 06:06:19 am
All grangers aspiring to be adv. grangers have to go for a quest to find a flamethrower to mutilate themselves with.
I was very close to spilling some coffee on the keyboard.
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: Tremulant on April 26, 2011, 08:33:56 am
http://imgur.com/a/n9xSU
1674x1000? wtf? weird resolutions...
Trem's spitting out buggy TGAs at the moment, cropped to remove grotty edges.
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: sakathor on April 26, 2011, 12:47:50 pm
lol

So this could actually a gameplay change: granger needs flamer to advance  ;D

But seriously, I think this texture change would be nice for the adv.granger (except the eyes)
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: Ripple on April 26, 2011, 10:29:44 pm
Just give it a black armor skin like the adv.dragoon.
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: Heli on April 27, 2011, 04:39:04 am
 :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger:

How about a real advancement -->  https://sites.google.com/site/veryfirm/_/rsrc/1301019372315/veryfirm/greengranger2.jpg
 (https://sites.google.com/site/veryfirm/_/rsrc/1301019372315/veryfirm/greengranger2.jpg)
Oh - and this granger can wield a flamethrower

 :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger: :granger:
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: kharnov on April 27, 2011, 07:29:53 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/nlM3E.jpg)

Tremulant, that poor granger is obviously old and covered in some sort of sores. It's "advanced" in age only. :(
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: kozak6 on April 29, 2011, 08:10:14 am
Those aren't old age sores.

Let's just say someone didn't use protection during spring break.  And I don't mean a :battlesuit:.
Title: Re: Granger vs. adv granger model
Post by: Henzo on May 05, 2011, 11:08:33 am
(http://i.imgur.com/nlM3E.jpg)

Tremulant, that poor granger is obviously old and covered in some sort of sores. It's "advanced" in age only. :(

That granger looks like 1.1 Korx server's Battlegranger.  :laugh: