[MOD] Pimp the X3 universe! Hubble telescope backgrounds, version 1.3

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Post by spacefueladdict »

Moonrat wrote:Hi, I was thinking of trying to add some more backgrounds, what tool are you using to split the images into the 4 parts?
The program is www.xnview.com and it is excellent for this and editing of any pics that you have. :D
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Thanks, I've been using xnview previously to look at the DDS files. I can't for the life of me tho' find how to "quarter" the images...any chance of a quick "idiots" guide on how to do this for this idiot....eh hm... :roll:
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Moonrat wrote:Thanks, I've been using xnview previously to look at the DDS files. I can't for the life of me tho' find how to "quarter" the images...any chance of a quick "idiots" guide on how to do this for this idiot....eh hm... :roll:
I'm not really sure myself, i guess you could try the crop facility, but you may have to load the image 4 times rinse and repeat for each quater.... I've only used it for altering the colours of the DDS background files :D
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Post by Robert Foster »

I just bumped into this.
These backgrounds are way better than the originals.
Great work. Really high quality backgrounds.
thanks
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You could add this one as a xenon sector: http://www.ing.iac.es/PR/science/ngc2237.jpg

Just found it, looks epic.
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EmperorJon wrote:You could add this one as a xenon sector: http://www.ing.iac.es/PR/science/ngc2237.jpg

Just found it, looks epic.
Wow, that one looks awesome. nice find.
an yes, that would look great in Xenon sector

I just installed this, and it looks really nice.
I am definitely using this in all my games.
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Post by Kilrathi Avenger »

Awesome pictures. Does this mod only alter the backgrounds as it will be an excellent alteration to a dull default and should be version independant
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Post by Jonas801 »

Great, great, great idea! The only one i do not like to much is the one with pink stars. I do not think this is how the human eye would see it at all. :lol:
PS: If you are looking for more material, there is also apod (just type it in google).
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