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0raven0	Posted - 2007.01.25 20:28:00 - [1] Will the character portrait creator be redesigned for better graphics/realism or will it stay the same. What you guys think should happen? I think it should be redesigned and we all get a chance to either redo our character portraits with the new engine or all our portraits are just upgraded to look better.
lofty29 Athanasius Inc.	Posted - 2007.01.25 20:32:00 - [2] New char portraits, and let us re-do them. My camp hairstyle is starting to itch when I'm out in space for more than a few hours. ---
Tsanse Kinske WeMeanYouKnowHarm	Posted - 2007.01.25 20:37:00 - [3] I'm guessing the portraits will be improved, but in a stunning twist, rookie pilots will enter the game with the new graphics and veterans will have to wait a year or more to get their pictures updated. Much bitter whining will ensue, with vets screaming to get the new graphics and n00bs telling them it's really not that big of a deal and to stop acting like crybabies. * * * In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move. -Douglas Adams, writing about EVE
Valrandir Shiva Morsus Mihi	Posted - 2007.01.25 20:54:00 - [4] No, not until we can walk in stations. -------------------------------- This has surpassed the Yarrdware specification and has been dubbed Uberware.
0raven0	Posted - 2007.01.25 21:04:00 - [5] Just saw this... linkage This is what I want, GIVE ME!

t0rfiFrans	Posted - 2007.01.25 21:07:00 - [6] Walking in stations will bring next-gen characters / avatars to EVE and they will replace the ones that you have now. You will most likely have to define your character look again from scratch, as the new character rendering system is very different from the old character rendering system. The new system relies more on normal maps and skeletal deformation rather than morph shapes, as it is an animation system that supports rendering multiple characters in high-detailed environments at the same time. I know many people have become very emotionally attached to their portraits, so we will try to make it possible for you to clothe and decorate your new character so that they look similar to the old ones, but as this is an evolutional step in both detail and overall quality, some wierd costumes, hairstyles and dodgy frowns will probably not be reproducable. And yes, the Amarrs will be able to wear robes that cover their face... As for release dates... I can't provide you with those yet :( Hope that clears things up Torfi

Kharakan Amarr Morticus Impendium	Posted - 2007.01.25 21:12:00 - [7] Originally by: t0rfiFrans And yes, the Amarrs will be able to wear robes that cover their face... Hope that clears things up Torfi But will we be able to create faces that A: Don't look over 60 and decrepit and B: Don't look really, really ****ed off? This is vitally important! this signature space is claimed in the name of eris, haha I got to him first. neeneer
Gone'Postal Minmatar LuthorCorp Combat Division	Posted - 2007.01.25 21:16:00 - [8] WTB Caldari Egg timer shaped char!.. Child rearing hips and Boobies that could knock out great danes! Known Issues & Workarounds - The forum to fix the issues of Eve... Godhelp us if the Devs start trying to.
MrPops Caldari Foundation R0ADKILL	Posted - 2007.01.25 21:16:00 - [9] Originally by: t0rfiFrans Walking in stations will bring next-gen characters / avatars to EVE and they will replace the ones that you have now. You will most likely have to define your character look again from scratch, as the new character rendering system is very different from the old character rendering system. The new system relies more on normal maps and skeletal deformation rather than morph shapes, as it is an animation system that supports rendering multiple characters in high-detailed environments at the same time. I know many people have become very emotionally attached to their portraits, so we will try to make it possible for you to clothe and decorate your new character so that they look similar to the old ones, but as this is an evolutional step in both detail and overall quality, some wierd costumes, hairstyles and dodgy frowns will probably not be reproducable. And yes, the Amarrs will be able to wear robes that cover their face... As for release dates... I can't provide you with those yet :( Hope that clears things up Torfi You mean that I may lose my hot looking Caldari character from all these years! NooOOoooOoooOooooOOOOooooOOOooooOOOOoo! How will I ever be able to reproduce my comb-over???
Hakera Freelance Unincorporated Ushra'Khan	Posted - 2007.01.25 21:19:00 - [10] Edited by: Hakera on 25/01/2007 21:16:47 Originally by: 0raven0 I also had a question. Will the new DX10 engine require windows vista and a dx10 card to work properly? one would hope it would be backwards compatible... :), but DX10 features that are not DX9 cant be enabled, i guess the client would have to detect the dx version on startup and disable the dx10 features at that point. But has been said DX 9 will be around for at least 3 years more yet and longer before DX10 even begins to have a serious take up once the Dx10 cards are more refined.
Alumion Amarr Dragons of the Twilight Sun	Posted - 2007.01.25 21:25:00 - [11] I knew I should have made a civire they'll get a camo BDU for sure ------ "Scammers, pirates and ore thieves, the only thing that stands between us, and World of Warcraft. God save you all." - Kublai
Callistus Gallente Coreli Corporation Corelum Syndicate	Posted - 2007.01.25 21:33:00 - [12] I wonder how far CCP will go with the transparent Gallente clothes... Oh and please allow us to do funky stuff with the eyes, I like my scary look but I guess rolling the eyes up into the skull won't work on animated models. -------------- [Coreli Corporation Mainfrane]
Topaz Skydiver	Posted - 2007.01.25 21:40:00 - [13] Edited by: Topaz Skydiver on 25/01/2007 21:38:11 Uhm, hope the gallente boobies and their transparent costumes make it into the new character generation system. Reminds me of the Lineage-II-female-darkelve effect. Sorry. edit: lol, Callistus, you too ? ;)
j0sephine Caldari Reikoku Band of Brothers	Posted - 2007.01.25 21:41:00 - [14] "As for release dates... I can't provide you with those yet :(" I can... soon(TM) ... kidding aside, any chance for an extra screenie teaser or two, t0rfi? ^^;;
LUGAL MOP'N'GLO	Posted - 2007.01.25 21:46:00 - [15] Originally by: t0rfiFrans I am a god... Torfi You my friend, are a god. This is going to be soooo cool. Serioulsy I get dizzy when I think about walking around in EVE. I can't wait to roll around the station in a Cushman. Ohhh plz, release the Cushman as our method of travel from different parts of the station! ~~~~~~~~~ Caldari. So easy Minmatar can do it
Avon Caldari Black Nova Corp Band of Brothers	Posted - 2007.01.25 21:52:00 - [16] Originally by: t0rfiFrans Walking in stations will bring next-gen characters / avatars to EVE and they will replace the ones that you have now. You will most likely have to define your character look again from scratch, as the new character rendering system is very different from the old character rendering system. The new system relies more on normal maps and skeletal deformation rather than morph shapes, as it is an animation system that supports rendering multiple characters in high-detailed environments at the same time. I know many people have become very emotionally attached to their portraits, so we will try to make it possible for you to clothe and decorate your new character so that they look similar to the old ones, but as this is an evolutional step in both detail and overall quality, some wierd costumes, hairstyles and dodgy frowns will probably not be reproducable. And yes, the Amarrs will be able to wear robes that cover their face... As for release dates... I can't provide you with those yet :( Hope that clears things up Torfi This news upsets me greatly. Losing the avatar I have used since release is not, by any measure, progress. The Battleships is not and should not be a solo pwnmobile - Oveur
Dave White Beagle Corp	Posted - 2007.01.25 21:57:00 - [17] Maybe it's just me being retarded (which is quite likely) but I believe I saw a trailer somewhere concerning this, and it basicly said they'd basicly, in simple terms, add bodies to the current heads and make it 3d? EvE +NLINE - T+TALHELLDEATH SUPPORTER My post bla bla my view bla no way corp or alliance bla reflection bla bla.
Dudley Beekle	Posted - 2007.01.25 21:59:00 - [18] Originally by: t0rfiFrans Walking in stations will bring next-gen characters / avatars to EVE and they will replace the ones that you have now. You will most likely have to define your character look again from scratch, as the new character rendering system is very different from the old character rendering system. The new system relies more on normal maps and skeletal deformation rather than morph shapes, as it is an animation system that supports rendering multiple characters in high-detailed environments at the same time. I know many people have become very emotionally attached to their portraits, so we will try to make it possible for you to clothe and decorate your new character so that they look similar to the old ones, but as this is an evolutional step in both detail and overall quality, some wierd costumes, hairstyles and dodgy frowns will probably not be reproducable. And yes, the Amarrs will be able to wear robes that cover their face... As for release dates... I can't provide you with those yet :( Hope that clears things up Torfi All I'll need is some rags and the ability to moan while I shuffle along with my arms held out in front of me
Tasuric Orka Antares Fleet Yards SMASH Alliance	Posted - 2007.01.25 22:04:00 - [19] This will be good, no offence to my current avatar but it was created when i figured "i'll get bored with this within a week.." Originally by: Deja Thoris The dead horse has now been flogged into puree.
0raven0	Posted - 2007.01.25 22:10:00 - [20] Originally by: t0rfiFrans Walking in stations will bring next-gen characters / avatars to EVE and they will replace the ones that you have now. You will most likely have to define your character look again from scratch, as the new character rendering system is very different from the old character rendering system. The new system relies more on normal maps and skeletal deformation rather than morph shapes, as it is an animation system that supports rendering multiple characters in high-detailed environments at the same time. I know many people have become very emotionally attached to their portraits, so we will try to make it possible for you to clothe and decorate your new character so that they look similar to the old ones, but as this is an evolutional step in both detail and overall quality, some wierd costumes, hairstyles and dodgy frowns will probably not be reproducable. And yes, the Amarrs will be able to wear robes that cover their face... As for release dates... I can't provide you with those yet :( Hope that clears things up Torfi Thanks for the reply, NEW AVATARS 4TW!!!! I hate my portrait...
Araxmas Black Lance Against ALL Authorities	Posted - 2007.01.25 22:10:00 - [21] My avatar i made in 2 secs. When I installed the game it was about 10pm and I was too excited to play so i just moved the sliders in the corner a bit than clicked next....wish I took time over it now. --------
The Pointless Gallente	Posted - 2007.01.25 22:13:00 - [22] Originally by: Araxmas My avatar i made in 2 secs. When I installed the game it was about 10pm and I was too excited to play so i just moved the sliders in the corner a bit than clicked next....wish I took time over it now. Meh, any new player will do that, regardless of the game and options available. I did take some time to choose my character's look, but to be honest, the background's a bit... bland and the way my head is titled hides the tattoo on his face. ------------------------------------------------- I'd rather be a jack of all trades than a master of one.
DarkMatter Amarr Mineral Aquisition Group	Posted - 2007.01.25 22:20:00 - [23] Edited by: DarkMatter on 25/01/2007 22:17:45 Since we are starting out "fresh", how about you clear the forum perma-bans for those who may have them... In the spirit of "starting over", etc... But it sucks if my characters will lose the charm they have gained over the years with the current avatars... Building the homestead
Wizzkidy	Posted - 2007.01.25 22:24:00 - [24] Edited by: Wizzkidy on 25/01/2007 22:20:38 Originally by: DarkMatter Edited by: DarkMatter on 25/01/2007 22:17:45 Since we are starting out "fresh", how about you clear the forum perma-bans for those who may have them... In the spirit of "starting over", etc... Bad idea, Hippo might be back. We love you really Hippo
wierchas noobhunter The Collective Against ALL Authorities	Posted - 2007.01.25 22:43:00 - [25] k i know how i want to look like:
Audri Fisher Caldari The Keep THE R0CK	Posted - 2007.01.25 22:53:00 - [26] Originally by: wierchas noobhunter k i know how i want to look like: Die.
Aeon Yakati Destructive Influence Band of Brothers	Posted - 2007.01.25 22:54:00 - [27] And i wanna look like this plz
Mesacc Gallente	Posted - 2007.01.25 23:05:00 - [28] Sorry, a little off topic, but I wonder if walking in stations will lead to walking on planets?
Brolly Caldari The Department of Justice	Posted - 2007.01.25 23:37:00 - [29] Woohoo!, new face :D This character is a walking abortion, both visually and stat wise. It'll be nice not looking like i've been sucking on lemons after all these years If I had ú1 for every intelligent comment posted in general discussion, I'd be hideously in debt
LUGAL MOP'N'GLO	Posted - 2007.01.26 00:03:00 - [30] Originally by: Aeon Yakati And i wanna look like this plz lol. ***s. ~~~~~~~~~ Caldari. So easy Minmatar can do it

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