EMX Entertainment Mogul X-Universe Mod | Updates & Always looking for Help! 12-09-07

[Flybye]

Entertainment Mogul X-Universe
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Pass by and say hi to the team!

[Update]12-09-07

Feel the X universe doesn’t have a sufficient amount of things to do?
Bored after completing those few missions available?

If you answered yes to both questions, then its time to become an Entertainment Mogul! Population in the X Universe is easily in the trillions. It’s time to start making some profitsss from them. The universe is vast, and so are the people willing to explore it. As an Entertainment Mogul, it will be your function to ensure those incapable of exploring the universe will be able to do so.

But usual business doesn’t stop there. Families across the universe are always seeking a comfortable getaway vacation. Celebrities are always looking for the perfect location to host their private parties. Government officials are always in dire need of a neutral diplomatic location to host meetings. Graduates are always looking for the perfect party boat to celebrate their welcome into the real universe. Companies hosting public events are always on the lookout for special transportation services. There are wealthy couples that have always dreamed of being married on a custom cruise ship available only to family members and friends. The business opportunities available to a fleet owner are nearly endless!

But don’t think it is as easy as simply taking your passengers from point A to point B. Passengers eat, drink, create sewage & waste and buy wares. As a fleet manager, it is up to you to ensure your ships are properly maintained and stocked.

The universe has changed since your grandfather flew the TS he has handed down to you, but profit making opportunities are still the same.


What can you expect in this new universe?

New ships
RTI, have realized the market for entertainment journeys and are now the universes biggest manufacturer of cruise and TP ships

1) 5+ New Custom Cruise Ships

2) An increased & more intelligent Military presence to help defend home sectors from the ever so increaseing threats from the Pirates, Xenon & Kha’ak.

3) 20+ New race specific ships. Not just TS and fighters but capital ships ranging between M0-M2. (Some to buy, some to find & others to be earned.)

3) Civilians will also be enjoying a new selection of ships.


New stations

1) PhantomCorp is now the biggest industrial / business corporation in the universe! Their R&D depts have created specialized shipyards for each race. All races can now enjoy comforts & abilities suited to their needs.

2) Specialized ware specific stations have been created in order to suit more advanced and efficient manufacturing techniques

3) Some races have now developed 'race specific' Equipment docks. removing the need for them to conform to an Argon dominated universe.


New Races

There have been several unconfirmed reports of unidentified ships in certain sectors. The pilots making these claims say the ships bare a striking resemblance to those of our ancestors.

New job opportunities (a.k.a. missions/BBS)
It’s going to be a VERY long time before you complete every job currently planned for you. From entertainment transportation services to Terran Government missions, we will always have something for you to do.


Dozens of newly discovered sectors

1) Although new sectors have been discovered, they have yet to be explored by you. Think of the additional profits to gain from your customers when entering a new sector!

2) Some of these new sectors have been monopolized by large entertainment companies seeking transportation services. Those quick enough to find and exploit these new oppotunities could well receive mass profits. Will you be the one?

3) The universe is always expanding. Will you discover the new secrets that exist?

4) Enhanced interaction with the universe.

5) Further undiscovered sectors which may/may not become available to you depending on the choices you make.

The universe is not only expanding but... becoming interactive!

Some missions come with alternative endings / outcomes!
Availability of certain secrets will rely solely on how well you can complete your mission objectives. Its not just 'if' you explore its now 'how' you explore! All this plus the usual array of salvagable ships and hidden wares to make exploration really worth the time.


Format: MOD

Big thanks so far for useage of their scripts & material:
LV, Cyrow, B-O’f & AalaarDBm, Realspace, GKan, Nico Weigand

The current team:
Devopers: Flybye, PhantomDG1, Squelch, Shovinus, B-O'F, Killerog, Killertide

Beta Testers: Defiant1, Matches

Minor Notes:
1) We will continue to post our developments and ideas here in hopes that everyone can offer us your ideas, suggestions, comments and help.
2) We, the EMX Team are looking to enlist the help of scripters & Modelers to help us.




Ships
Name: Atrevida
Class: Luxury Cruise Liner Type TL
Passengers: 15,600
Crew: 6,240
Docking: 2 Fighters
Speed: 100m/s
Shield: 5GJ
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Specifications are subject to change

[Diablos]

sounds like a great idea to me having a cool ship to fly always makes certain missions more enjoyable. I've always fancied running luxury cruises in a ship like the Fhloston paradise linerfrom fifth element, would make me feel worthy of the title of mogul- nothing beats a bit of luxury!

[Flybye]

......Fhloston paradise liner....

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[Spectarofdeath]

hmmm....maybe you just ruined his surprise??

[KanineLupus]

Personally think it is a great idea ...consider increasing the armaments as well.


Just don't get any bright ideas about a new TL-class ship...already got that one on the to-do list. Have already added to the TShips list (XL class TL's - Mamoth XL hold 100000 units ).

Will be needed to transport the Millitary Installation I'm working on - it is after all over twice the width of a shipyard, so only seems reasonable it would require a larger ship to deliver

[PhantomDG1]

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[PhantomDG1]

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[Flybye]

Hehe....well I was really only thinking of a TP Class. Of course, it is NO problem at all to scale it a bit bigger like the size of an M2 or TL

That's interesting if SpaceMonkey is working on such a thing

An atmoshperic dome is possible. I've been looking around at the different X3 models to see who has transparent textures. I could always look into making a glass texture, too.

[KanineLupus]

An atmoshperic dome is possible. I've been looking around at the different X3 models to see who has transparent textures. I could always look into making a glass texture, too.

There is one issue you would have to deal with in using transparent textures, and that is the fact that one can fly through them (unlike real glass. You'd have to place some sort of cage around the dome to 'protect' it.

[Flybye]

The Cattle Ranches use a semi-transparent texture, and I was not able to fly throug it, either. I was thinking of using that, and simply stretching it around a dome. Of course, this would mean I would have to get creative as to what would be UNDER the dome

I can't think too far ahead here I'm still learning new methods to create the hull of the ship. I found a nice little tutorial on how to create lofts to help me build the hull. And I finally found the fillet/chamfer tools.

[PhantomDG1]

The dome doesn't have to be fully transparent ! just enough to give the illusion of there being something underneath it !

(As we're talking cruise ships it has to be the open air swimming pool ! AT least the Borons will like it...lol)

Or even a complete Bio-sphere as the centre of the ship (just an idea I was sketching out ) IF I recall didn't the original BSG series have something similar where they all went for relaxation time!

Which is weird cause the only way at the moment we will achieve 'long term' space flight is with the use of bio-sphere / hydroponics bays, as a way to produce food and oxygen !

Lets face it Flybye, if you're gonna build a ship...build a BIG ONE ! !

Spacemonkey1119 was only putting forward an idea, but I think if we can get maybe...

His idea, your ship, cycrows programming skills and my idea for the 'custom start' all together...

We might just have a bloody good idea !


Phantom

Link to Spacemonkey1119 thread
http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=178757

[Squelch]

Hehe!

I'm glad someone picked this up. Was your idea pure synchronicity or was it prompted by this?

FWIW the Fhloston paradise is very likely to fit right in with the rest of the X universe. It certainly does look like it has elements from several races.

Judging by your other work, you will do this justice, and I for one would use it.

Good luck.

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Fooey! you stole my thunder again
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In the other thread I mention attaching BBS to it. If this at all possible, it would open up other possibilities too. Another thing is whether it could be made race neutral, or at least have no weapons and rely on escorts. Just airing some thoughts *whistles*
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[Flybye]

Ha! I never even saw that thread. Talk about timing

I own the 5th Element (one of my fav movies). I've taken several snap shots of the ship. Upper view, side view, frontal view & 2 atmospheric views (to get an idea of the lights).

Good to see other people are on the same track as I am Being that scripts sometimes take several months to complete, I might be able to hang just in time with the ship

[matches]

Sounds like a splendid idea- glad someone sent the link for the casino, couple of post's ago. Ya know, you could get around the atmospheric dome (though THAT would be cool) by having a large section revolving to simulate artificial gravity( I always liked moving ship parts, draws the eye to it, which is a perc if you want people to notice you )

[Flybye]

I like moving ship parts, too, but it may not fit very well with the Fhloston Ship.

Blinking lights to simulate a party is always possible

[PhantomDG1]

Squelch wrote...

Another thing is whether it could be made race neutral, or at least have no weapons and rely on escorts

Agreed, Its a cruise ship not a battleship. Very possible to just have docking for 3-4 fighters. (set the fighters homebase as the cruise ship and protection taken care of !)

If I recall there was a 'player response fleet' script which could also be used to add protection to your ships !

BLIMEY ! I think Flybye was right, this is getting the beginnings of a mini MOD

(lets just hope it sees fruition)


HTH

[matches]

Ah yes, the Fhloston Ship! When I posted I somehow missed that Yeah, good stuff! Would people be more likly to board such a vessel if you hired specialized entertainers ( Ruby-Rod, perhaps? ). They'd cost alot per hour, but if it meant you'd have more people spending there cash to improve your revinue, I'd be worth it, I think.

[Flybye]

LOL.
"Cargo Bay now contains...Ruby-Rod"

[PhantomDG1]

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[matches]

GAMBLING LICENCE!!!!! You WILL have illegal good and services, and it would be unfortunate to get shut down by Argon Customs My wife works at a casino!