Is this game going to have a bit of a realistic cosmetic makeover or remain the same? It looks like a lot of fun and I'll give it a whirl for a bit...Just wish the graphics and sounds were at least slightly more towards a contemporary modern sci-fi depiction (think Freespace or the new Battlestar Galatica) rather than, what it feels like to me, retro.

If not, is it possible to mod the game client side at least?

the dev team is composed of 4 people and no full time artist, so in the short term the answer to your question is no.

All that said, the devs know that the art and sounds are a bit on the blunted edge, but they are currently occupied with adding game play features that will enhance the playability, popularity, and longevity of the game. The art will be updated at some point along the way. No way to mod the art at this point.

There are custom skins available which update the look of the UI and HUD, if that helps. Check the forum and wiki for info. (Personally, game play trumps graphics/sound, for me.)

It's not retro enough.

Fly a wraith. :)

We'll revise the graphics and sound when we have a chance (and funds). Some of them already have been revised.. the capships, Raptor and EC-89 being examples of "newer" style ships. While the, uhh.. Hornet and other things are "older" style from the late 90s.

It's not retro unless it has tusks.

i like the hornet the way it is

I agree with "ReDust" :P

/me wants real buses back! :P