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Title: The last Mission (Redux)
Post by: rdc on March 16, 2010

Here is the Last Mission salvaged from the scrap heap. I recompiled this and tweaked some things so it would run on my Vista box. Win32 exe and FB source is included. Unzip and preserve directories.

I have to say, it was nice seeing this again. This is my favorite of the demos I have done. One day I hope I can go 3D on this; it would be cool.

Title: Re: The last Mission (Redux)
Post by: Rbz on March 17, 2010

I watched it again today, it was a nice trip, thanks  :goodpost:

Title: Re: The last Mission (Redux)
Post by: benny! on March 17, 2010

Yeah, thanks for reviving it again. I still have to say that the atmosphere it
creates is just wonderful. The text is so well written and the music fits perfectly.

Title: Re: The last Mission (Redux)
Post by: rdc on March 17, 2010

Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

Title: Re: The last Mission (Redux)
Post by: spitfire on March 18, 2010

Loved it

Title: Re: The last Mission (Redux)
Post by: rdc on March 18, 2010

Thanks!

Title: Re: The last Mission (Redux)
Post by: Shockwave on March 18, 2010

Having watched this again and reading the words, it put me in mind of a book my father had when I was a child.
I remember reading this book time and time again.
The book contained some stunning artwork and a story to go with each painting.

I think you'd love this book, it's a bit of a collectors item now, but well worth it.
http://www.amazon.com/Spacewreck-Ghostships-Derelicts-Stewart-Cowley/dp/0896730220 (http://www.amazon.com/Spacewreck-Ghostships-Derelicts-Stewart-Cowley/dp/0896730220)

Title: Re: The last Mission (Redux)
Post by: rdc on March 19, 2010

I recall seeing some of those pictures here and there. I didn't realize that they were from a book series. Very cool. Thanks!

Title: Re: The last Mission (Redux)
Post by: Shockwave on March 19, 2010

I'm sure you'd love it :)

And your demo is nice too :)

Title: Re: The last Mission (Redux)
Post by: Kirl on March 21, 2010

Wow, that was beautifull! I'm really glad I saw this, incredible atmosphere, very well done!  :clap:

Also, thanks for that link shockwave. Ever since I started 3d modelling I've been looking for image heavy SF books for inspiration. I found a few interesting reads but the artwork was usually limmited to the cover. It seems a little costly even today, but I've got a feeling it will be worth it.

Title: Re: The last Mission (Redux)
Post by: Shockwave on March 21, 2010

Kirl, I did a little bit of googling and found some of the pictures from the book;
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sGYULzoQCgA/RmOU3inbD6I/AAAAAAAAAsw/8DfMq5GYKx8/s1600-h/spacewreck+paleo-future+paleofuture.jpg)
(http://www.khantazi.org/Rec/TTABooks/FlCowley.jpg)

There's loads more online too :)

Title: Re: The last Mission (Redux)
Post by: rdc on March 21, 2010

Quote from: Kirl on March 21, 2010

Wow, that was beautifull! I'm really glad I saw this, incredible atmosphere, very well done!

Thanks, I appreciate it.

Title: Re: The last Mission (Redux)
Post by: Kirl on March 24, 2010

I (go)ogled a bit online, that book is excellent. Apparantly it is a series of four books and I found the entire series on the high seas, yaharr! I'll keep an eye out for the paper versions though.

@rdc
Everytime I see lm.exe on my desktop I have to click it, the lonely, eerie atmosphere reminds me of Moon (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1182345/). Way to equal a hollywood production with a few lines of code!! :)

Title: Re: The last Mission (Redux)
Post by: rdc on March 24, 2010

Heh. Thanks I really appreciate it.

Moon looks good. I'll have to see if I can find that one.

Title: Re: The last Mission (Redux)
Post by: Clyde on March 25, 2010

I remembered it the first time, just to echo "Nice One Dude!"

Title: Re: The last Mission (Redux)
Post by: rdc on March 25, 2010

Thanks man.