lead@inbox wrote:can we make smooth acceleration of vessel?
is needs some artist work
Most likely not in the standard OpenGFX. Traces would be possible, but would look odd when the ship is stationary (i.e. not moving). That would remain unsolvable in OpenGFX because we cannot add extra code to properly handle such features. More something for OpenGFX+, as with that we can do whatever we like.
Anyways, I very much like that second passenger ferry!
For the open GFX project 4 sets of sprites are required, the ferry, oil tanker, goods ship and hovercraft. Toyland graphics are modified versions of those. If you want to make an extended ship set then with the new vehicle pool the sky is the limit! I would advise if you want to support the openGFX project to try some planes, or if you want to make a ship set then plan out how you want the set to end up...
This page shows all of the original Ships, which are 11. I don't know whether we can have different graphics for the two ferries etc. in OpenGFX non-plus or not, so you either have 6 or 11 ships to draw
Is the a-version of the ships you posted anti-alised and the n-version not, or where does the a/n stand for? I think the a-version looks better
Attached is a pixel tweaked version of the standard TTD boat sprites, based on the non anti-aliased versions of the ships. These are also cross-posted in the openGFX thread...
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Some of my ideas to improve the ships:
1. Curved surfaces.
2. Captain's deck should not be have a "corridor" in front. Actually it is the opposite to have a better view.
3. A bit taller?
4. Less windows (except captain's deck).
5. Side has 3 decks but front 2.
6. Anchor?
And if you ask my opinion, we should have separate sprites for old and new ships in basic OpenGFX. We should not "imitate" the duplication of sprites neither for ships nor for train engines. Luckily we have plenty artists and sprites available.
It would be nice to have 2 different versions of ships, but that may have to wait for OpenGFX+
