It seemed as though he had implied that he was in talks with the Devs for about getting new ships into the game... was that even remotely true?

It was Xico (and honestly the search feature works well enough for that). He emailed the devs, and Inc responded to his posts, but I don't think he ever completed a model that met the specs.

http://www.vendetta-online.com/x/msgboard/3/21909?page=4

We went back and forth, he was getting closer and closer to something solid, and then he kinda vanished. I haven't heard from him in awhile.

He was a member of CHRN, we haven't seen him for a while either. It's unfortunate; his models look promising.

Hey Inc, how about sending him an encouraging e-mail saying that the player-base is excited about seeing his new models in-game?

Well, actually, there was him and a couple of other artists I have on my list to touch base with and see what they're up to. I've just been oscillating between "swamped" and "scatterbrained" lately.

Aside from him, there are a couple of really talented 2D artists who expressed interest in contributing stuff, but who also sort of vanished.

Sounds promising!

Waitaminute, did you need help with something, Inc?

Hmm... yes... why now? 2D artists? Sounds like system backround work for new systems/sectors. Universe redux? Spill it, inc, we'll be glad to help if we know what's up.

Yes Inc, spill it... both my wife and I do 3d/2d design, what do you need?

(Apart from a sign that Xico is in fact alive.)

[EDIT] We'd both willingly give up any rights to anything we made for a chance to improve VO in any way!

Be careful what you say, ryan... if you have any children, you just signed them away to Guild Software!

Chaos, when should I expect them to come and pick up the screaming evil little bundle of joy?

Erm, well, these were just some people who volunteered to me, independently. I was finding stuff for them, yes. Like one was going to do some storyline illustrations.

Leebs.. last I heard you were going to work on the poster. I think that was like.. this past spring?

Ryan, very cool, if you want to volunteer, join the PCC and shoot me an email I guess?

Ryan, sounds like incarnate expects you to send him your children as email attachments.

sounds messy. Can I ship my children too? Just over Christmas....

Leebs.. last I heard you were going to work on the poster. I think that was like.. this past spring?

LOL I don't know what's funnier: Leebs committing the designer version of malpractice, or a GS Dev making passive-aggressive comments about production delays.

haha, that IS funny

Hello guys,

I am still alive.

I was and still to some extent more than willing to help contribute to this game. However, as I was faced with, there are a few problems that currently exist that make it hard to assist in this game.

1) No clear direction/guidelines/focus that the dev's want.
2) No in game test rendering solution for 3d modelers.
3) No 2d sketch artists that have designs approved of by the dev's.
4) Honestly, I put in a good chunk of hours into simply trying to understand what was wanted and needed, and there was very little communication from the dev team. While I understand they have their own priorities, I firmly believed graphics should of been a part of it.

If they want to get in touch with me, they can email me and we can sit down, talk and figure things out.

While none of my stuff was up to their standards; the limitations above had a great deal to do with it. I have, can and do continue to produce quality in game assets to many independent game companies. However, these companies have clear guidelines, 2d sketches, and other solutions that greatly assist in this process.

Thanks,
Xico

lol I have a now-terminated GC who sends my pro bono client, the site owner, bombastic letters like Xico's last post. They are equally funny and self-important sounding.

Please please talk to Xico. I throw up a little bit every time I look at a Centaur.