[WIPz] Hi-Res Recon Armor : Fallout 3

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:30 am

Well, I'm getting ready to release my new Hi-Res Recon Armor re-texture, but I want to know what you all think what suggestions you have etc. Are are some screenshots...

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/4521/reconarmor5.jpg

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/1766/reconarmoringame.jpg

I'm going to get the helmet to match the suit's color as it is slightly off. Do you think the skin suit area should be darker? What do you all think? Any suggestions?

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:24 am

I don't think it needs to be darker (personally, we have enough black recon retextures)

I personally love the olive military look (at least, it looks olive)

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:41 am

Looks great

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:54 am

Looks great

Thanks. I'm thinking about adding a BoS Variant, this would have some dark sky blue stiching/components and a dark sky blue BoS Emblem on the chestpeice on the left briast. Do you think the metal parts need to be any less beat up etc.?

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:56 am

It would be cool if it was more armored...

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:22 am

It would be cool if it was more armored...

I personally think that since it's supposed to be flexible and for stealth the less armor the better

Come on MORE suggestions people! What do you think should be changed? Anything added? What do you think about the appearance of the metal? Should it be less beat up?

Do you like it? Do you not like it? If so why? I need more suggestions.

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 12:45 am

It would be cool if it was more armored...

But that would defeat the purpose of making a recon armor, they are made for quick movement, maximum mobility, and those don't go hand in pants with more armored.
Reconnaissance is about not being seen, but seeing everything important. You aren't going to get into a fight if you are doing your job right, now are you?

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:58 am

But that would defeat the purpose of making a recon armor, they are made for quick movement, maximum mobility, and those don't go hand in pants with more armored.
Reconnaissance is about not being seen, but seeing everything important. You aren't going to get into a fight if you are doing your job right, now are you?

Exactly why parts of the armor are no longer armored

There is still some armor but this suit has been made for flexibility.

» Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:57 pm

Exactly why parts of the armor are no longer armored

There is still some armor but this suit has been made for flexibility.

In any case, I like the texture, it looks rather nice, and not over the top(though the mesh part could do with being a bit lighter colored).

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:33 am

I think for the Outcast one the dark green/orange parts on the metal should have a red/black scheme

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 12:02 pm

In any case, I like the texture, it looks rather nice, and not over the top(though the mesh part could do with being a bit lighter colored).

I added the dark blue lining and I'm liking it

What dark green/orange metal are you referring? Are you looking at the image of the Outcast variant?

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:17 pm

Very nice!

» Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:31 pm

I personally think that since it's supposed to be flexible and for stealth the less armor the better

The "recon" armor isn't really for stealth though. Lore-wise, it's what is worn under power armor. All those weird couplings on the armor are so it can hook up properly.

Though I agree, it doesn't need more armor. I just don't want it getting into "Chinese stealth armor" territory

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:38 am

The "recon" armor isn't really for stealth though. Lore-wise, it's what is worn under power armor. All those weird couplings on the armor are so it can hook up properly.

Though I agree, it doesn't need more armor. I just don't want it getting into "Chinese stealth armor" territory

No, it will still have some armor plating, but for under armor it can't be all metal like it was previously. That would make fitting into it AND PA very hard. Also, when your character runs/moves etc. The metal blends and stretches. This should not happen, so I turned those parts into a rubber/diving kind of texture.

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:13 am

I'd suggest making the stealth aspect need a decent science skill, but it needs to be less stealth then 15%, since that's what the Stealth Suit gives(I think). Maybe it should have a scaling amount of stealth on sneak(more science, more active camo), and toggle driven instead of always on sneak.

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:49 am

I'd suggest making the stealth aspect need a decent science skill, but it needs to be less stealth then 15%, since that's what the Stealth Suit gives(I think). Maybe it should have a scaling amount of stealth on sneak(more science, more active camo), and toggle driven instead of always on sneak.

Are you referring to the Recon Armor in my TUPAM mod?

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5514/reconarmorblue.jpg

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 12:39 am

I think that the blue needs to be a little lighter, and more of a gray colour.

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:57 am

Are you referring to the Recon Armor in my TUPAM mod?

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5514/reconarmorblue.jpg

Is it just me, or do you quote me when responding to anyone else in this thread?
Just a minor confusion effect.

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:58 am

Is it just me, or do you quote me when responding to anyone else in this thread?
Just a minor confusion effect.

I was quoting you because thats who it was intended for that time lol. What stealth effect are you referring to with science skill etc. My TUPAM mod Recon Armor stealth field?

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/5514/reconarmorblue.jpg

» Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:34 pm

I was quoting you because thats who it was intended for that time lol. What stealth effect are you referring to with science skill etc. My TUPAM mod Recon Armor stealth field?

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/5514/reconarmorblue.jpg

Oh. Right, wrong thread again. Stupid Drag0nTamer and having more then one thread.

So, yes, that was supposed to go in TUPAM. But, as I have proven again, I can't read when I'm thinking.

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:20 am

A BOS version would be great, and the way you described it sounds very good

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 am

A BOS version would be great, and the way you described it sounds very good

I actually made the BoS version I had in mind into just the normal one. However I can still make one that is specific to the BoS by adding the emblem and a few other variants.

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:16 am

Awesome work man, really digging the look.

When do you plan on releasing?

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 12:54 pm

Here is what I feel is the final version...

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/3193/reconarmorhiresfinalz.jpg

What do you all think? Shall I release?

» Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:36 am

You shall