[WIP] “Carth Rescue” Story Expansion [K1]

[Papership]

Thanks RPM.

Sorry Sith Holocron, just female PCs for this build at least.

 

[OffTopic]

Re being a girl / posting a photo;

It’s not unusual for my gender to be ambiguous (but by no means secret) when I first join a forum It’s only so people can comfortably say what they like around me. By the time they realise I’m a girl, they already know I can’t be offended! I’ll consider posting a photo. But I don’t want my looks distracting you people >:3

[/OffTopic]

 

 

Back on topic...

 

I’m glad that little clip has pleased people. Naria does have a part to play, but I’m trying not to make it too big because custom voice files = big mod filesize.

 

I'm not really a Carth fan, but just like with Silvers BoS you can smell the sweet sudictive fragrance of awesomeness from miles away

[modesty] Gosh, I wouldn’t go that far ^.^ but thank you! [/modesty] Honestly, though. BoS was a huge part of my inspiration to make this. And there is definitely enough content to please the non-Carth fans.

 

Jon – Thank you so much for spotting that error! I don’t want typos to let down the mod. <.< I’m even using American spellings (it’s a ‘u’-slashing massacre!), to mesh better with the majority of the audience.

 

@ everyone – don’t be afraid to criticise or point out errors! Constructive criticism makes things better!

 

Re: compatibility – This mod won’t affect the romance mod I believe. I’ve tried to keep it super compatible. It should only conflict with mods that need the Selkath docking-vendor / barman dialogs, which I believe is none =] Also I’ve hijacked the Taris global CALOBARFIGHT (I think that’s the name. I don’t have the files at work) – But if that’s a problem I can add a new global. No problem. The models I’ve borrowed from Kha have been cloned and renamed too, so my mod won’t tangle with hers.

 

Whew. I shall get back to my work now.

 

Happy Hunting!

~Paper~

[Darth Payne]

Hmm, i am reminded of Assajj Ventress calling herself Sith.

 

Only to be told by Darth Tyrannus(Count Dokuu) that she was no sith.

 

Couldn't Subor and Tagoni call themselves 'Darth' without actually being Darths.

 

They would in essence be rogue sith.

[Sithspecter]

Hmm, i am reminded of Assajj Ventress calling herself Sith.

 

Only to be told by Darth Tyrannus(Count Dokuu) that she was no sith.

 

Couldn't Subor and Tagoni call themselves 'Darth' without actually being Darths.

 

They would in essence be rogue sith.

 

I'd say wannabe Sith.

[Revan_Pwn_Malak]

Thanks RPM.

Sorry Sith Holocron, just female PCs for this build at least.

 

Re: compatibility – This mod won’t affect the romance mod I believe. I’ve tried to keep it super compatible. It should only conflict with mods that need the Selkath docking-vendor / barman dialogs, which I believe is none =] Also I’ve hijacked the Taris global CALOBARFIGHT (I think that’s the name. I don’t have the files at work) – But if that’s a problem I can add a new global. No problem. The models I’ve borrowed from Kha have been cloned and renamed too, so my mod won’t tangle with hers.

 

No problem just stating something I DID know about your mod. XD

 

And yay! I am probably one of the few males who actually enjoys the Carth romance. It is so under developed but thanks to modders such as you it will beat Bastila's! I can't wait for this mod.

 

Oh one thing I did notice about your teaser, though a bit minor, is that when the female Republic prisoner is shaking Carth awake she is a bit delayed. What I mean is Carth wakes up and begins getting to his feet while she's still "poking" him. I'm not sure if there is anything you can do to fix this but it's just something I thought I'd point out in case you can fix it and make smoother.

 

Anyway keep up the superb work and can't wait to play this mod.

[Papership]

Yeah, that scene was an interesting one to animate. Initially she did get up with him (I can do that, no problem), but it seems odd since she didn’t expect him to just get up, so she wouldn't know to get up that moment. I think I'll leave her down there a second after him, but stop the hand action, or something. I'll work on it. Thank you, though. I'll try to make it more organic.

 

Darth Payne, Subor and Tagoni are not 'Darth's, just a Sith master and apprentice. ^.~

 

Happy Hunting!

~Paper~

[Revan_Pwn_Malak]

I get what you're saying. I do think her stopping the hand gestures first then getting up a second after him would make it seem way more natural.

[correllian_thug]

i see i missed something awesome in my absence, looks like you've been well into this befor you posted here and it looks great! well done looks like it'll add a little more fun to the game

[Papership]

Thanks! ^.^ Aye, I wanted something tangible to report.

 

Speaking of reports, Time for an update!

 

Present Progress;

% to end = err... still 20%? That’s right, same % as last time <.< I’ve done a lot in the past few weeks, but the prospective mod has also grown, so I’m not closer to the finish line. I’m not going to rush, but I think I’ll try to stop having new ideas to slot in to an already big project.

 

Scary numbers revised!

At present, and growing;

Number of files = 712

Projected Modules = 12 (6 finished), Not all are huge modules, mind. A couple are v.small for just getting from A to B.

‘Special’ characters = 5

Scripts = 252

Dialogs = 61

Size = 24mb

Play time, minus combat = A bit over an hour

Projected playtime = No bloody idea, it goes on and on and on and on. Hours if you explore all the dialog! If you don’t then... still hours <.<

 

[OffTopic]

Ofcourse he/she could post a nice

hot sm'exy

photo in the ahto thread

Done![Photo Album Thread] Dunno about the

hot sm'exy

part, though! [/OffTopic]

 

Ach! Got to go – more update when I have time.

 

~Pap!

ZOOM!

[MasterWaffle]

Good lord, that's a lot of work! You are my hero.

[Totenkopf]

Very promising based on that clip. If the quality of the sound in your clip is at the very least indicative of the whole mod, that would be most welcome. Most mods seem to disappoint somewhat in that area.

[Quanon]

Present Progress;

% to end = err... still 20%? That’s right, same % as last time <.< I’ve done a lot in the past few weeks, but the prospective mod has also grown, so I’m not closer to the finish line. I’m not going to rush, but I think I’ll try to stop having new ideas to slot in to an already big project.

 

Don't let the "grand" ideas high-jack your mod, its often the downfall >.>

I would say once you got your design/plan worked out stick to it and just add the little fluffy details where you see them fit.

 

I've notice this "flaw" in my own mods, often you start with something simple, but before you know it you're like planning a K3 with 50 hours gameplay.

 

Though its often with bit of pain in the heart you have to drop things or leave them for a next mod project.

 

[OffTopic]

Done![Photo Album Thread] Dunno about the

hot sm'exy

part, though! [/OffTopic]

 

OOOOhohohohooh

 

Ahum , a least a normal picture, I seem to find myself only in weird and disturbing pose/ actions

 

 

Great to hear you had progress none the less

I'll keep cheering !

[Papership]

Thank you so much ^.^ You’re all very kind!

 

Sorry the post was a bit rushed yesterday. I was being dragged out the office by the hair practically (for good reasons though, so I’m not going to complain about that).

 

Anyway, all I wanted to say in addition is that Naria has had a little makeover. The Naria in the clip was just a generic white fem commoner, in Darth Bandon’s armor. She was way to clean to be in a Korriban prison. Plus I wanted her appearance (everything from choice of clothes to *something* about her hair) to say something.

 

(I didn’t know what picture to post, so take your pick)

 

@ Quanon – I don’t really do plans ^.^;; I just GO! I know for most people this is probably a bad way to work, as it can lead to stress and unfulfilled dreams. But it is the way I work – if I let the ideas roll freely out of my mind, then the story and scenes write themselves. I can’t tell them “No! Bad idea! You don’t fit the plan so shut up and sit down!” I honestly don’t mind if that means I spend 4 times as long and produce a mod 4 times as big. Maybe you’re concerned that I’ll run out of steam and the mod will not be finished. I understand this happens often.

 

I’ll say this now, to everybody. Even if I suddenly get terribly bored of modding (as if), I made a commitment when I made this thread. That’s why I waited a month - to see if I felt I could do it. I will definitely finish this mod. And It’ll be great.

 

~Pap~

PS, I’m going away soon for 5 days, so if I vanish a short while, don’t panic ^.~

[Darth_JoJo]

Wow Naria looks awesome! This is a very cool looking mod ^^

Can't wait to see it in real life!

[Totenkopf]

Well, you're right about the generic model looking too clean for someone who's lost time of the length of her incarceration. "Weathering" touches on new model not a bad idea.

[Master Zionosis]

I haven't posted in here yet, but really good work. I must say I love Naria's new look, especially the new added features to her face, very good. Keep it up Papership.

[Quanon]

@ Quanon – I don’t really do plans ^.^;; I just GO! I know for most people this is probably a bad way to work, as it can lead to stress and unfulfilled dreams. But it is the way I work – if I let the ideas roll freely out of my mind, then the story and scenes write themselves. I can’t tell them “No! Bad idea! You don’t fit the plan so shut up and sit down!” I honestly don’t mind if that means I spend 4 times as long and produce a mod 4 times as big. Maybe you’re concerned that I’ll run out of steam and the mod will not be finished. I understand this happens often.

 

Héhéhé, I'm quite the same, just going with my "tummy" feelings, though I often just change so rapitly of ideas, that I often stop working on a mod as another fun idea "pops-up" and takes my attention away.

 

And I'm getting more dilemmas of what to do lately, as I picked up my old hobby of Warhammer 40.000 again, its fun painting again, though the my K1 and TSL are yelling to do some modding.

 

Ah, life can be so hard

 

Anyway, that's why I choose do kind of freelance modding work, doing some 3D for various modders and their projects, as long someone depends on me and is behind my *ss to get something done, I get it done and I don't dare to put it aside to be forgotten

 

@Topic: The character looks great, seems to be lots of great mods for K1 lately.

 

PS, I’m going away soon for 5 days, so if I vanish a short while, don’t panic ^.~

 

Oh, NOOOOOOO, don't leave us,we can't live without you ! [/DRAMA]

 

Héhé, have fun on your trip !

[Marius Fett]

Héhéhé, I'm quite the same, just going with my "tummy" feelings, though I often just change so rapitly of ideas, that I often stop working on a mod as another fun idea "pops-up" and takes my attention away.

 

And I'm getting more dilemmas of what to do lately, as I picked up my old hobby of Warhammer 40.000 again, its fun painting again, though the my K1 and TSL are yelling to do some modding.

 

Ah, life can be so hard

 

Anyway, that's why I choose do kind of freelance modding work, doing some 3D for various modders and their projects, as long someone depends on me and is behind my *ss to get something done, I get it done and I don't dare to put it aside to be forgotten

 

@Topic: The character looks great, seems to be lots of great mods for K1 lately.

 

 

 

Oh, NOOOOOOO, don't leave us,we can't live without you ! [/DRAMA]

 

Héhé, have fun on your trip !

 

Aww... How cute! Q's in love!

 

Have fun on your trip Paper, looking forward to your return.

 

Btw your saber is ready.

[Gargoyle King]

Hey Paper, the mod is looking great btw. Just seen the trailer and love the voice work, very professional!

 

I hope more mods like this are on the horizon, can't wait to play this with BoS.

[Kitt98]

Sigh Carth with out a shirt hmmmmmm drools I mean Hi how are you? LOL wow this looks awesome and I'm a huge Carth Fan. KOTOR II games was flat in the romance department for women dissaponting. I would love to add this to my Kotor I game thanks so much for doing this. I have played out all the LS female side with Carth lol I'm such a loser :-) But you rock.

[DarthJebus05]

Sorry if I missed someone else asking this, but where did that guys voice come from? The one next to/behind Carth. Doesn't sound like it came from a mic.

[MasterWaffle]

My guess would be it's a pre-existing voice file, Jebs (I'm probably missing the point of your question, lol).

[DarthJebus05]

Nah, you got the point. I just never heard it and it didn't sound like someone on a basic microphone. So it must probably be a cut voice file? Or I just forget hearing it.

[Totenkopf]

No, never heard that one in game either. Since her own voice over work sounded pretty good, I just figured maybe she had others do VO work and had cleaned it up. Maybe it's from cut content as Waffle suggests, though.

[Princess Artemis]

Still following ya. The new textures look good.

 

And I totally understand mods starting out one way and then getting out of control. We finished our K2 Dustil NPC mod in 2006 and that little TWIT still gets ideas on how I could expand it. It started out in one way and then got all over the place very quickly (my co-modder didn't help that at all ). Anyhow, I hope the characters and the ideas stay solid and don't get too rowdy with you--though a nice big Carth mod would make me one happy Onasi fan!

[Papership]

Heyhey! And she’s back! (Calm down, Q )

 

I can’t wait to see the Saber, Dingdong (can’t wait to see if the colour worked too) PICS! (Here or pm, just showshowshow!)

 

Sorry if I missed someone else asking this, but where did that guys voice come from? The one next to/behind Carth. Doesn't sound like it came from a mic.

My guess would be it's a pre-existing voice file, Jebs (I'm probably missing the point of your question, lol).

Nah, you got the point. I just never heard it and it didn't sound like someone on a basic microphone. So it must probably be a cut voice file? Or I just forget hearing it.

No, never heard that one in game either. Since her own voice over work sounded pretty good, I just figured maybe she had others do VO work and had cleaned it up. Maybe it's from cut content as Waffle suggests, though.

MasterWaffle is closest on this one. Torren’s lines were created by splicing a whole bunch of other sound files. The reason you probably won’t recognise the voice is because the rhythm/tone/volumes were all heavily doctored (specifically to make him sound unique). I’d love to say I voiced him too, but I can’t go that low!

 

Latest torment: I spent a couple of hours yesterday trying to figure out a way to force Carth’s HP to stay low. It’s naturally low following his initial bout (pre-capture), and I’ve locked all items/armour/powers. But I’m aware that some of you might have strange health regen powers on him. And more importantly, if you decide to save a level up for the prison scene he’ll be magically healed to full health =/ I think I’ll have to stick a heartbeat script somewhere to nuke him down if he gets too healthy. Blerg.

 

Nice bit of pointless waffle for you, but at least it shows I’m considering continuity Other than that, not much progress to report (since I’ve been away). I’ve also figured out in my absence a great way of giving you a little more freedom in Korriban without actually freeing you (muhah, ahem). I’ve also written the script for the finale of the mod (film style script – not ncs). It’s going to be a blast, and definitely pushes the limited game animations to their... well... limits <.< I’ll try my best not to upstage Malak!

 

As always, thank you all for the helpful feedback and encouragement! And hello to the new faces!

 

~Pap~