Hello IA2 fans, followers, and forum goers,

First of all, we have experienced a slow down in work lately, but I want to let you all know, we are still working. We are going to get you a mod before the end of winter, for FoC, I promise you that. Now, I want you all to know something. We at IA2 have a very high standard, higher then many other mods. We don't just rush through units and try to get the mod out as quickly as possible. We are taking our time to make a high quality mod, not just some cheaply made one. These images below will reflect our standard, now I am pleased to present the new Invisible Hand.






Modelled by EvilleJedi
Skinned by EvilleJedi
Rigged and coded by swgbex


Another unit that fans have been waiting for is the Pride of the Core. You voted, you wanted it, here it is.



Pride of the Core (hero) (following description straight from Republic Page)
Mandator-class Star Dreadnoughts are rarely glimpsed outside of Kuati holdings; indeed, few exist in actual service. They are primarily a fabrication of the Kuati propaganda department, seized upon and blown up to ridiculous proportions by the Republic to cow Separatist sympathizers. But the Pride of the Core, a Mandator-class Star Dreadnought, Mark II, is very real and very dangerous. Measuring eight kilometers from bow to stern, with a ponderously sized ventral reactor bulge bloating its already impressive mass, it is a terrifying sight and an even more terrifying enemy, once it brings all its mighty guns to bear. It is in the direct service of the Republic navy under Admiral Kohl Seerdon.





Modelled by EvilleJedi
Skinned by EvilleJedi
Rigged by swgbex


Now many fans complained that the old Venator did not look as good as the one in EaW. I want to tell you, EvilleJedi has created a awesome jaw-dropping model. This one is far superior to any model currently available, and this is another example of teh high work standards we hold.



Venator-class Star Destroyer (following description straight from Republic Page)
Following in the Victory’s durasteel-clad footsteps is the Venator-class Star Destroyer. A multipurpose cruiser, the Venator’s primary function is as a starfighter carrier, although it can also easily be pressed into duties as an attack cruiser, a command ship, a troop carrier, or even a planet bombardier. Larger but less heavily armed and armored than its Victory-class cousin, the Venator has become a symbol of the Republic military and is intended to serve it for quite some time to come.





Based off of model by Arvis Taljik
Modelled by EvilleJedi
Skinned by EvilleJedi




So just bare with us, we are still making this mod, it will not die. If you know of anyone who can help, please let him or her know.


-Bryant

Man, every day this mod looks better than ever. Keep it up

Oh... my.... god...

Those models are the uber pwnzorz. Looking better and better IA2 staff!

*bows down to staff* You are my modding GODS!

Very nice

But what in Bonaparte's balls are those bright yellow dots on the Venator?

In any case, good job EvilleJedi.

that's the open circle fleet emblem (will probably eventually become an elite unit for campaign, though ts just a badge so the standard ship may or may not have it deending on what is imported)

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh thats sooooooooooooooooo nicccccccccce!

I see, I never noticed it before.

Ah, here it is:


Still, it would be nice if you could tone the yellow down a bit (qua teint that is), it's just so...bright.

But apart from that, good models.

hows this?

Because of how awesome these models are, I give my judement like the Gravemind:
These models bare beauty in its purist form,
They glimmer with sparkling light;
This mod is the king of all mods,
And damn if it isn't tight!


HOORAY FOR THE IMPERIAL ASSAULT MOD TEAM!

Isn't that the same screenshot you first showed?
Anyway, comparing the render with the movie version, it looks very similar indeed
However, the yellow is a bit to bright when you compare it to the original, perhaps you could give it a more washed-out kinda look? I'm sure it wouldn't constitute an insurmountable effort.

You guys are my heroes...

OOO my God that rocks i know i dont post much man that is SICK. YOu guys may have tooking a while but the wait looks like its worth it ma thats so awesome with graphics and detail man i could go on forever

Holy **** those are awesome...

Oh.....My.....God.....


You guys are awesome.

Awesome, very awesome. But I've got a question: is the Mandator in that pic skinned, because I don't see any red on it, just grey.

if its on loan from Kuat it might not get repainted red :-p

but yes it is skinned, it is just really really big so not much detail comes through on the hull plating when zoomed out

Everytime I look at these renders and my lil bro comes over I am amazed. I can't wait for ypu guys to put this out it is awesome.

woooooooooooooooowwwwwwwww they have ssoooo much detail there works of art.
(there really good)
superbly crafted eligant textures.......
(i just have to go on and on)

Yeah it's skinned, but it still needs work. There's still more to do on it.

*dies from awsomeness*

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWW......

THOSE SHIPS ARE SO DETAILED !!!!!!!!!
I THINK ILL BUY SOME MORE MEMORY FOR MY COMP, JUST IN CASE !!!!!!!!!

THIS MOD GONNA BE THE MOD !!!!!!!!!

BTW KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK !!!!!!!!!!!

Are the IA2 space maps big enough to house a Pride and Legacy at the same time? And the Republic page doesn't have any information on the Legacy.

*drools uncontrollably*

You guys are the King's of moding. Those model's are THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN . But the mandator need's some colour.

pretty cool guys, keep it up!

the IA2 model looks better then the real one

Well the mandator only has a repeating skin with a hull texture on it, so at the moment its not extremely detailed, it will be updated soon as far as i know.

But what about the bright yellow dot, will you make it less bright? Give a washed out feel to it?

It wouldn't be that much work, just repaint that one dot on the texture in a less bright colour.

WOW!

i cant wait!!!!!!


keep the good work.

Can someone send me this mods plese send toLordota@hotmail.com please
I wana Try This Mod

It hasn't been finished yet.

dam.n that's sweet! it might break y computer though. all that detail. can't wait!!!

!!!!!

WOW there awsome!

The IH is looking great and the smae for the PoC, and the new Venator is teh pwnz0r!

Awsome!!!

Are there gonna be alpha channels?
I'd cry if all those good models went to waste....

that's part of how bump maps work, lol. Unless you mean for team colors, although I'm sure they did...

smells great can't wait for the demo

I love this mod.

Holy gwakamoli! That Mandator is definitly, without a doubt, the most buteyful thing I've ever seen in EAW. Bryant I want your babies.

Thats boaderline scary.

Whats scary, the fact that Fortnox wants Bryants babies or that the mod is looking awsome?

They are great, but I still prefer legacy and venator Old republix R0X! AND BTW GREAT WORK. Wait for your mini mod preview. Hope it will be released soon (do not respond on this P)

I just thought I should mention that that Venator was created from MY base model. EJ figured it would be easier to add detail to my model rather than try to fix all the structural inaccuracies with his so he did. I think it is only fair that I be mentioned as providing the base model with EJ credited for reworking it and making the texture. If anyone needs proof then you just have to ask EJ. He'll tell you that he did it based off of my model.

Thanks.




Tides of War:Clone Wars, a TC Mod for Freelancer

Welcome, thanks for the awesome base model! EJ made it look great!

Yes, EJ did do a wonderful job with it and it will also be going into my mod for Freelancer along with several of his other ships too. I look forward to seeing it in-game in EaW as well.

proportionally yes it is the same model, however the hull was completely rebuilt with cleaner geometry (and its actually wrong, the real brim is thicker than the interior plating, doh) now the tower geometry is retextured from arvis's model, he had taken a lot of time to get all of the proportioning correct and the geometry was clean enough to use. Since I rebuilt the model for Arvis's mod as well as IA2 and textured it, I don't think there is much of a problem here :-p

probably should credit arvis for the proportioning and a lot of nitpicky detailing that has been brought up (which is also on the providence, munifiscent and lucrehulk)

Good for both of you! lol

u guys rock!

I've adjusted the post to give credit to Arvis Taljik.

Thanks Avris for your help.

Hmmm the POTC looks a little plain, but it's probably still being worked on. Everything else is sweet