Alpha Centauri 2

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri & Alien Crossfire => Modding => Topic started by: Flux on October 05, 2014, 03:31:00 AM

Title: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 05, 2014, 03:31:00 AM
Check out my custom factions.

These are out there for the community. Don't ask to use them, just make sure to include my name somewhere in what you're doing.

Flux's Factions
If it says WIP on top of a faction's spoiler, then the graphic and/or txt file is subject to change.

If there is not a download link for the ZIP file of a faction, that means it is not ready.

PACK 1 IS STORED IN THE THIRD REPLY
THE MAJORITY OF THE FACTIONS ARE THERE.
Pack 2
These are the factions that are meant to be a real part of the Alpha Centauri universe. The ones I'll write a real lore too.
I hope you enjoy using my factions. Go ahead and give me some feedback if you want, I'll read it.
I'm very new here, so these are my first real mods (besides my first test faction).

ChocolateTeapot from fanfiction.net helped me out a lot with the faction .txt and lore.

The Red Unit
Complete
(click to show/hide)
The Creche Union
Complete
File is an attachment on the bottom of the post.
(click to show/hide)


Flux's Favorite Faction                         
Creche Union                   



Credit to BUncle for all the shields and walls so far, except the one used with the Mars Federation. (I drew that one from scratch)
I want to have at least 7 custom factions out to the public on this thread. (Goal met, but not in my more serious factions in this first post yet)
Title: Re: Flux's Factions
Post by: JarlWolf on October 05, 2014, 06:04:17 AM
Reaganites huh? This will be a fun faction to fight against  :danc:
Title: Re: Flux's Factions
Post by: Flux on October 05, 2014, 02:31:07 PM
Alright, since pack 1 is a bit less serious with all the factions except maybe RR and BFB I'm going to store it here. Wouldn't want the first impression to be "Dang, this guy likes Star Wars".
Flux's Factions
If it says WIP on top of a faction's spoiler, then the graphic and/or txt file is subject to change.

If there is not a download link for the ZIP file of a faction, that means it is not ready.
Anyway, these are just the random graphics and text files I put together, and not all of them are finished, nor do I plan to work on them again. WIP usually means it will be finished within a week, assuming I posted the graphic for it, but I won't gurantee anything.
With that said, some of these are fun factions that you can definetly play a game with. But you might want to take a look at the .txt file if you know how.

Pack 1
The sentences/base names/ insults and such are subject to change, as I am not the best at writing them.
Most of these in pack 1 are joke factions, not ment to fit into the lore or be played more than a few times.

Keep in mind, most of these are not meant to be taken seriously
"Clone Factions"
Technically "The Apple" is not a clone faction, but it fits this category well anyway.
Actually, these might not all be jokes in the Clone section.

Reagan Republic
New America
Complete
(click to show/hide)
New Rome
Complete
(click to show/hide)
Gates Inc.
WIP
(click to show/hide)
The Apple
Complete
(click to show/hide)
Boys From Brazil (BFB)
Complete
(click to show/hide)
"Sci-Fi World Factions"
These don't tie into the lore as much, rather just something from popular Sci-Fi that I made into a faction
Imperial Army
Complete
(click to show/hide)
Gungans of Chiron (GOC)
Aquatic Faction
Complete
(click to show/hide)

"From Flux's Imagination Factions"
Mars Federation
Complete
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 05, 2014, 11:51:30 PM
Gungans of Chiron is done. Check that out if you want a fac that feels a little different than the rest.
Also, credit to BUncle for all the shields and walls.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: JarlWolf on October 06, 2014, 03:27:24 AM
Wouldn't say its a futuristic "iron curtain" faction. Its not even Soviet, rather revolutionary communist faction that follows along a confederalized, militaristic Marxist revolutionary state.

Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 06, 2014, 03:44:32 AM
Hey everyone, Reagan Republic is completely finished.
I added scanlines on the portrait. So, if you want to download it, ya got the latest one.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: JarlWolf on October 06, 2014, 01:12:13 PM
We have faction wiki page if you are interested-

Take a look at here, put your own faction information in, lore if you want. Example:

http://alphacentauri2.info/wiki/Crimson_Comrades (http://alphacentauri2.info/wiki/Crimson_Comrades)

Ask Ete for help if you need to input your own factions in the wiki.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 06, 2014, 10:41:37 PM
We have faction wiki page if you are interested-

Take a look at here, put your own faction information in, lore if you want. Example:

http://alphacentauri2.info/wiki/Crimson_Comrades (http://alphacentauri2.info/wiki/Crimson_Comrades)

Ask Ete for help if you need to input your own factions in the wiki.

They have a wiki for custom facs? Alright, I'll make a page for Reaganites, although I likely won't finish it today.
Also, the picture I put up isn't showing. Do you know an easy explanation as to why, or should I ask Ete?
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: JarlWolf on October 06, 2014, 11:12:34 PM
My memory is a bit sparse on how to do things there- best to ask Ete, he'll give better advice  ;lol
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 07, 2014, 12:54:36 AM
Everybody board the hype train...
So my next 2 factions will be named "The Apple" and "Gates Inc."
Take a wild guess at what they are.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on October 07, 2014, 01:05:25 AM
Demonic factions.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: JarlWolf on October 07, 2014, 01:15:44 AM
I think BUncle is right on the money with this one  ;lol  :danc: :danc:
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 07, 2014, 01:26:23 AM
Nope.
Well, you gave me an idea for one. Actually it is more MAC vs. PC...

Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on October 07, 2014, 01:33:27 AM
Demons versus devils.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: JarlWolf on October 07, 2014, 01:48:28 AM
What about a boys from Brazil faction? We already got one right wing dictator cloned in here, why not another?  ;)

In all seriousness though- faction idea to balance this one out, what about something environmental?

Also, could you post the stats of each faction? Like their social bonuses and flaws.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 07, 2014, 02:37:03 AM
What about a boys from Brazil faction? We already got one right wing dictator cloned in here, why not another?  ;)

In all seriousness though- faction idea to balance this one out, what about something environmental?

Also, could you post the stats of each faction? Like their social bonuses and flaws.
Brazilian fac? That's an idea. How about a "Hispanic Union"? I guess that wouldn't fit, as the game is seperated by ideologies, and not race.
I'll probably do something Brazil tommorow, as I'm sick so I might have a whole day with nothing to do.
I will posts the fac stats. Didn't really think of it before.
I would do a Gorbachev or Stalin faction, but we already have a commie one.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: JarlWolf on October 07, 2014, 03:40:24 AM
You don't have a communist in your pack- and if you're going to do something new try a faction based off of the Bolshevik 1918 revolution. That'd be interesting, though Stalin could do as well. Gorbachev as leader was a socialist leaning more to moderate mixed economy and he was fairly docile when it came to foreign policy so I don't know if he's the man you want. If you want Soviet leader who was really brazen and just as brash and pigheaded as Reagan in policy, try Brezhnev or Kosygin, the two of them is what dragged my country into Afghanistan and got us into that poison hole.



When I meant Boys from Brazil, it appears you missed what I meant: The boys from Brazil is a reference to a Nazi cloning program/attempt where former Nazi's who escaped the jurisdiction of the war crimes councils by fleeing to South America, tried to create Hitler by cloning him. (Fictional of course, the program. Nazi's really did escape into South America though.)
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on October 07, 2014, 03:50:09 AM
Pretty good book, BTW.  I've never seen the movie.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: JarlWolf on October 07, 2014, 05:56:49 AM
I've only read book as well, never chance to watch movie.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 07, 2014, 02:43:02 PM
You don't have a communist in your pack- and if you're going to do something new try a faction based off of the Bolshevik 1918 revolution. That'd be interesting, though Stalin could do as well. Gorbachev as leader was a socialist leaning more to moderate mixed economy and he was fairly docile when it came to foreign policy so I don't know if he's the man you want. If you want Soviet leader who was really brazen and just as brash and pigheaded as Reagan in policy, try Brezhnev or Kosygin, the two of them is what dragged my country into Afghanistan and got us into that poison hole.



When I meant Boys from Brazil, it appears you missed what I meant: The boys from Brazil is a reference to a Nazi cloning program/attempt where former Nazi's who escaped the jurisdiction of the war crimes councils by fleeing to South America, tried to create Hitler by cloning him. (Fictional of course, the program. Nazi's really did escape into South America though.)
Lets see...
I plan to have 7 factions in this pack.
1. RR
2. IA
3. GOC
4. Apple
5. Gates
6.Nazis of the future
7. New Stalin (Or lenin?) - New SU.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: sisko on October 07, 2014, 02:50:35 PM
6.Nazis of the future

You should read this:  http://imgur.com/a/ENXBX#4 (http://imgur.com/a/ENXBX#4)
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 07, 2014, 02:57:44 PM
Here is the WIP graphic for The Apple and Gates Inc. I'll likely have it done by the end of today.
(http://i.imgur.com/VnSGmuS.png?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/vFfqA04.png?1)
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 07, 2014, 04:21:08 PM
Alright, the Apple (Apps) is complete. That's 2/7 completely finished. I'm putting it up now.

EDIT: Although I know this is unlikely, does anybody have a pic of the Castle/Palace thing in Moscow that would work as a base? I want to use that, but I cannot find one that is at the right angle.
Also, any ideas on what I should use for the BFB base? These are both something I'll have to think about. I suppose I got lucky with the Reaganites.
Post Edit: Nevermind about the BFB, I know what I want to do.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 07, 2014, 05:31:36 PM
Sick days give me alot of time.
Take a gander, Boys From Brazil.
(http://i.imgur.com/g9DRxmZ.png?1)
EDIT: The fac is done. It fits rather nicely with the rest in the game compared to my other ones, although the base names are scarce I must admit...
I wonder what the AI does when it runs out of base names and the "_____ Sector" ones?
I would guess it just named it A1, A2, B1, B2 and so on...
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: JarlWolf on October 07, 2014, 07:07:41 PM
Alright, the Apple (Apps) is complete. That's 2/7 completely finished. I'm putting it up now.

EDIT: Although I know this is unlikely, does anybody have a pic of the Castle/Palace thing in Moscow that would work as a base? I want to use that, but I cannot find one that is at the right angle.
Also, any ideas on what I should use for the BFB base? These are both something I'll have to think about. I suppose I got lucky with the Reaganites.
Post Edit: Nevermind about the BFB, I know what I want to do.


The Kremlin you mean?

Sick days give me alot of time.
Take a gander, Boys From Brazil.
(http://i.imgur.com/g9DRxmZ.png?1)
EDIT: The fac is done. It fits rather nicely with the rest in the game compared to my other ones, although the base names are scarce I must admit...
I wonder what the AI does when it runs out of base names and the "_____ Sector" ones?
I would guess it just named it A1, A2, B1, B2 and so on...


Just look at names of Germanic culture, Norse gods, names of Teutonic knights, German history. and qoute.. lots of different naming options. Could probably figure out names if needed..

Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 07, 2014, 07:12:26 PM


The Kremlin you mean?


Is this the Kremlin? This is what I wanted to use, but I can't find one from the right perspective.
(http://i.imgur.com/PG6LvYg.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on October 07, 2014, 07:18:20 PM
That's Czarist architecture - you know, a throwback white Russian faction led by a Nicolas II clone might be a more interesting way to go.  More contrast with the Hitler and Gates factions, for one thing.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 07, 2014, 08:21:16 PM
That's Czarist architecture - you know, a throwback white Russian faction led by a Nicolas II clone might be a more interesting way to go.  More contrast with the Hitler and Gates factions, for one thing.
Hmm... I don't really know about that part of Russian history well... I guess I don't really have to if I'm just doing a faction set, though.
I'm also doing a new Rome fac, with one of the old Caesars.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 07, 2014, 09:18:40 PM
I can't believe I've made 3 faction sets in 1 day...
Anyways, here is New Rome. I'll try to think of a better name.

(http://i.imgur.com/expbhj9.png)
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: JarlWolf on October 07, 2014, 09:31:10 PM
If you're doing a Leninist Bolshevik revival faction, my suggestion is not to go with the Kremlin but rather try these out for bases:
(http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100324120418/riseofnations/images/c/cb/RoN_Lenin_Statue.png)

With little bit of editing, you can make it so it has doorways and people are living in the statue or some such, other structures can be added as well.

As for aerial shots of the Kremlin though, if you are persistent, as well as other monumental structure...
(http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads5/ron-preview.gif)
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 07, 2014, 09:57:28 PM
If you're doing a Leninist Bolshevik revival faction, my suggestion is not to go with the Kremlin but rather try these out for bases:
(http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100324120418/riseofnations/images/c/cb/RoN_Lenin_Statue.png)

With little bit of editing, you can make it so it has doorways and people are living in the statue or some such, other structures can be added as well.

As for aerial shots of the Kremlin though, if you are persistent, as well as other monumental structure...
(http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads5/ron-preview.gif)

I already used that Colosseum in my New Rome fac.
I'm not sure about the Russia faction anymore, I might do it but likely not till the rest of the facs are done.
I'm going to work on some abstract one from a planet in our solar system, I just hand-drew from scratch a new defense/wall to go with it. Perhaps I should just make a Countries of Earth fac pack after this one, and include the few I've already done. I could probably do 2 or 3 major countries per inhabited continent.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on October 07, 2014, 10:00:12 PM
That's Bases17 right there...
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 07, 2014, 10:16:40 PM
I guess for the good of AC2, I'll put up my wall graphic here and on the Graphics page. Who knows, maybe I'll eventually do my own Bare Shields file. It certainly isn't the best, but it still looks good as a wall in my Mars faction I'm doing.
(http://i.imgur.com/B978uUP.png?1)
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 07, 2014, 10:59:17 PM
Alright, up next is the Mars. More formally known as the Mars Federation.
Wall is the hand-drawn. Pic is just a caretaker with a purple tusk to distinguish.
(http://i.imgur.com/zChGIJN.png?1)
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 08, 2014, 01:52:11 AM
Alright, up next is the Mars. More formally known as the Mars Federation.
Wall is the hand-drawn. Pic is just a caretaker with a purple tusk to distinguish.
(http://i.imgur.com/zChGIJN.png?1)

Alright, that faction is done. Going to post it now.
Actually, besides scanlines, The 2 Star Wars facs are done. As I don't want to work on them anymore, I'm just going to say they are completed. Let's call them my noob factions?
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 08, 2014, 10:52:02 PM
I plan to finish this by the end of today. Any last-minute faction ideas anyone wants to see in my first pack?
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 09, 2014, 04:16:33 PM
Alright everyone, time for some more serious factions. Ones that I'll write a little more lore too, and ones that are MY ideas.
Ones that could have realistically gotten a colony pod.
Here is a little preview of the "Red Unit"?
(http://i.imgur.com/XcSRjCQ.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/fzEMsV5.png?1)
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 09, 2014, 07:10:01 PM
Alright, without the logo yet here is the graphic for Red Unit.
(http://i.imgur.com/f20w6eZ.png?1)
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: JarlWolf on October 10, 2014, 12:27:06 AM
Red Unit... explain this faction.. you got good graphics for this one, nice leaderhead as well.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 10, 2014, 01:06:46 AM
Red Unit... explain this faction.. you got good graphics for this one, nice leaderhead as well.

It is led by Web Leader Ivana Dostya (you probably wont know the cameo)
Alright, but first here is the logo: (http://i.imgur.com/kQ8qdKc.png?1)
I have someone helping me with the .txt file insults and sentences and such, as I normally write them pretty bland :/
The idea is a cyborg faction, although less so than the Consciousness. Inbetween the University and Spartans.
Cyborg technology connects all who live in this nation to the Command Web.
A branch is located at every base, and data is transfered if one is lost. The Command Web is in essence a high-tech datalink system. If you are on the Command Web, you can pull yourself into a state controlled by your brain without any distractions, or mistakes. Of course, not everyone can do this unless you are a higher-up. In essence you can either use it like an internet from person-person rather than machine-machine, or you can use it to disconnect from yourself for a time. This allows for increased research (+1 Research). The battle mode that is downloaded to the military makes their normal morale seem like a +1 to us (+1 morale). Unfortunately, this creates a limited economic system, as many do not need supermarkets and such. It is all distributed, through Web Leaders. It is a bit controlled, but if you want to do it another way nobody stops you from creating that Food Mart you've been dreaming about.
At least that's the idea.
If you wanted to crash the Web, that would be nigh-impossible. "keys" are held by one person in every Cyborg base, and one spy/citizen in every other faction.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 11, 2014, 12:18:54 AM
I sorted out all the factions I have made so far into a "junk pile" of sorts on the third reply. Most are not very serious, and little time was spent on the background of the faction. So I put the first faction that I would download and play against, the Red Unit, on the first post.
If your going to check out any of my factions, give that one a whirl.
Big credit to ChocolateTeapot from fanfiction.net for the lore and .txt file on Red Unit
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Kilkakon on October 11, 2014, 10:27:13 AM
Always cool to see fresh factions coming through. :)
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Green1 on October 11, 2014, 11:29:15 AM
Reagan would not be opposed to thought control. He would be opposed to planned economics. Remember, Reagan was put in power by an American faction at the time known as the "moral majority", a conservative protestant religious group as well as big business who were anti union. Never mind both Nancy and Ronald Reagan were Hollywood stars at one point and had access to more liberal ideas.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Green1 on October 11, 2014, 11:35:48 AM
Also needs plus to morale or support and maybe a minus to industry. Reagan dismantled much of U.S. manufacturing capacity at least for consumer goods to let magnates put factories in cheap labor countries. But, he also maintained a very strong and loyal military.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 12, 2014, 04:21:19 AM
Also needs plus to morale or support and maybe a minus to industry. Reagan dismantled much of U.S. manufacturing capacity at least for consumer goods to let magnates put factories in cheap labor countries. But, he also maintained a very strong and loyal military.
Reagan would not be opposed to thought control. He would be opposed to planned economics. Remember, Reagan was put in power by an American faction at the time known as the "moral majority", a conservative protestant religious group as well as big business who were anti union. Never mind both Nancy and Ronald Reagan were Hollywood stars at one point and had access to more liberal ideas.
Yeah, I suppose I should go back to the Reaganite txt file. The reason I put it in the junk pile is because I didn't think it through very well.
Appreciate suggestions. Although this helps, if your going to give advice it would be a little bit more useful on the factions I have on the first page.
This is still helpful though. Thanks.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 14, 2014, 11:04:57 PM
As I'm quite satisfied by the Red Unit, expect that to be the last faction to roll of this thread for a while.
Thanks for the support, everyone.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 19, 2014, 06:03:20 AM
I haven't had time for AC as much lately, so I'm lacking in inspiration.
If anyone has an idea they want put into a faction, I'll probably make it for them.
_______________________
--Now taking suggestions--
_______________________
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on October 19, 2014, 06:10:39 AM
Pentarc is looking for faction art - check his thread...
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Green1 on October 19, 2014, 04:03:39 PM
BlueFlux, I am currently in prediscussion for AAR 6 - Final Doom in the After Action Report section of the forums.

I will be playing the Exterminatus, a very, very hardcore alien.

I would like to know if you would like to nominate one of your factions to make an appearance in this AAR. You also have the option of playing this faction for an undecided yet upon number of turns while the AI plays the others including the Exterminatus  using scenario editor if you want to.

Thanks in advance for your help and look forward to hearing.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 19, 2014, 07:05:22 PM
BlueFlux, I am currently in prediscussion for AAR 6 - Final Doom in the After Action Report section of the forums.

I will be playing the Exterminatus, a very, very hardcore alien.

I would like to know if you would like to nominate one of your factions to make an appearance in this AAR. You also have the option of playing this faction for an undecided yet upon number of turns while the AI plays the others including the Exterminatus  using scenario editor if you want to.

Thanks in advance for your help and look forward to hearing.
Sure. If your going to use a faction of mine in your AAR, use the Red Unit. I'd love to see someone else use it and include it in an AAR. I'm not sure what you meant with the second paragraph though. You want me to play it for a little while and send you the save, or did you mean something else?
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 21, 2014, 02:27:04 AM
Alright, a new faction may be rolling of the assembly line soon.
The Creche Union.
Childrens Creche. That's your hint.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Green1 on October 21, 2014, 10:26:27 AM
You can either play it for a bit (have not decided number of turns yet. I will probably get down to that as time for the AAR approaches), or you can just sit back and watch the show. I will not force anyone to AAR because I know it is a pain for some folks.

What will probably happen is each will spend 20 turns for example. They will post screenshots and commentary in any style they wish. Then, give save file to the next person. If someone does not play the turns or AAR, it passes to the next, no biggie. That is, if I have takers. Otherwise, it will be just a standard AAR.

But, Red Unit it is. Thanks.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 21, 2014, 09:41:49 PM
Alright, credit to BUncle for helping me with this.
Here is the leaderhead for the upcoming faction... Creche Union
(http://alphacentauri2.info/MGalleryItem.php?id=749)
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on October 21, 2014, 09:45:13 PM
It's Nikolai possessed by Satan!. ;lol
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 21, 2014, 10:04:27 PM
Hey, can anyone tell me how to add audio to the blurbs? I think I have something that would fit the leaderhead nicely.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on October 21, 2014, 10:22:14 PM
Kil's in Australia, so he'll be a few hours responding.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: JarlWolf on October 22, 2014, 05:10:08 AM
I believe I might remember how to do it- you need to have the name of your faction file, for example:

For the Crimson comrades, all the files are named CRIMSON in the folder (the pcx's, text etc.)

I would have the audio blurb I want named this way too, you put it in voices.

You have to make sure the file is an .MP3, so if its not convert it to an MP3- use program like CDexe to do conversions.


Edit: On that note... the mp3 file of the CC blurb as an example...

(and yes, I voiced it a while ago and added sound effects to it, its cheesy and im old and English isn't my first.)
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on October 22, 2014, 03:59:18 PM
It's would be pretty disappointing for Vazelli to have unaccented English.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: JarlWolf on October 23, 2014, 04:45:02 AM
Well he gets it as authentic as he comes...  ;lol
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 23, 2014, 05:35:37 AM
Okay. My next faction, the Creche, is about done, in the editing stages.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 23, 2014, 10:22:29 PM
I believe I might remember how to do it- you need to have the name of your faction file, for example:

For the Crimson comrades, all the files are named CRIMSON in the folder (the pcx's, text etc.)

I would have the audio blurb I want named this way too, you put it in voices.

You have to make sure the file is an .MP3, so if its not convert it to an MP3- use program like CDexe to do conversions.


Edit: On that note... the mp3 file of the CC blurb as an example...

(and yes, I voiced it a while ago and added sound effects to it, its cheesy and im old and English isn't my first.)
Alright, since I've finished the Creche I'm going to interrogate you until I get it ask a few questions on this.
I copied a file called CRECHE.mp3 into my AC folder, and it didn't make a sound when I hit play. Plus, when I looked at the other factions I didn't see any files called "GAIA.mp3" (example)
I already have a recording, and once I find out how to add some electronic-sounding effects to it that'll really be the end of the Creche's development.
EDIT: figured it out, but the pitch is all messed up. Oh well.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Ford_Prefect on October 25, 2014, 04:35:25 AM
I was wondering if it would be ok to include some of your factions in a project that I'm working on. 
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 25, 2014, 04:37:44 AM
I was wondering if it would be ok to include some of your factions in a project that I'm working on.
Sure. Keep in mind the best designed one is the Red Unit.
If your going to download one besides the RUnit, get the Reaganites.
Also, Creche Union is almost done. Just having trouble with the audio.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 26, 2014, 02:31:41 AM
I decided to release the CU for all to download, even if the audio file is messed up. Included it anyway.
Fully functional without it.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on October 28, 2014, 03:08:31 AM
Alright everyone, the Creche Union is done!  :danc:
I recommend you try and fight a round of SMAC with them. Might have some fun, dialogue had a lot of assistance by ChocolateTeapot from fanfiction.net
I'm very excited about this faction. It will also be my primary now.

Long live the Creche Union!
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on November 02, 2014, 10:52:48 PM
I'm going to go to work on a new faction soon.
Possible name: The Royal Pillar
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on November 25, 2014, 05:28:25 PM
The Red Unit is kind of a spoof of a faction from the game Supreme Commander by GPG.
So I decided I'm going to do the other 2. UEF will come soon.


United we stand, divided we fall......
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on January 02, 2015, 12:50:51 AM
I haven't pushed out any new factions in a while.
Psyche. I just made one  :P. Or part of one.
Gonna finish this soon, had to re-do everything for it because I got a new PC and don't have access to the old one currently.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on January 02, 2015, 01:15:43 AM
Ah - a racist faction.

I guess that's a new idea.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on January 02, 2015, 01:20:23 AM
Ah - a racist faction.

I guess that's a new idea.
Stop pushing YouTube poop crap as cannon.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on January 02, 2015, 01:28:03 AM
Stop oppressing YouTube with a canon for being black.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on January 02, 2015, 01:49:05 AM
Stop oppressing YouTube with a canon for being black.
Google is the cannonball.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on January 13, 2015, 12:15:03 AM
Credit to BUncle for all the art assets.
I really wanted to make something out of all the faction art he had posted. I have to say, this was the easiest graphic I've ever done. So BU definitely achieved his goal of giving artists a leg-up. It's one of, if not the best looking faction I've ever done. There is no text file yet. Here is "The Flux League."
And here is some quite random poetry from the mind of their leader, BlueFlux.
"We shot an arrow through the sky, and oh it went so very high. We found it was not ready to fall, until our love no longer stood tall. And on that fateful day I died, the day where I finally shed my pride, the arrow struck the final page of life, it ending mine without strife." - BlueFlux "Short Poetries; We shot an arrow through the sky"
^ Just thinking of possible leader quotes here. Turns out I'm not a horrible poet. Of course, I doubt this will be in the final faction. It really has nothing to do with the Flux League.

Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on January 13, 2015, 12:33:41 AM
Tell us what you know about the faction - it'll help you crystalize your thinking.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on January 13, 2015, 01:00:34 AM
Tell us what you know about the faction - it'll help you crystalize your thinking.
I'm not sure at this point. I trashed my original backstory because it looked like a bad fanfic. I'll share it anyway.
To put it simply, The University did an experiment called the Flux experiment. They put all public datalink info into a newborn's brain. There was about 10,000 of them, with the first being called "Codename BlueFlux." They hated life in the labs, and escaped to found their own society. (Flux meaning the end of a spool of solder or metal, something that can be melted into anything you want)
I really don't like this though. So the only thing that could save this is if somebody told me it was good.
There is no other Flux's here at all. Looks like nobody gets a cameo as scientist. It also makes me angry that I didn't check to see if I could've just used "Flux" as my username and skipped on the color.
Oh well. I'll try to think of something better. Or maybe I'll just use the bonuses as a base and wing-it with the faction blurb.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on January 13, 2015, 01:03:49 AM
[ninja'd]

No kiddin' - I've realized a very gratifying amount of detail about faction leaders as I've described them to others.  You sometimes get a strong sense of the personality when you stare at a portrait while working on it.

---

I could shorten your username to just Flux, if you like...
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on January 13, 2015, 01:09:51 AM


I could shorten your username to just Flux, if you like...
Yeah, I'd like that. I think everybody has referred to me as Flux for the most part.
The blurbs for the other factions were made with a list of modifiers and a leaderhead, so I think I'll do that again this time and write a backstory based on that. if I do a backstory, of course.
The only thing I lack here is voice samples, my voice wouldn't exactly fit the leaderhead.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on January 13, 2015, 02:24:43 AM
He looks youngish and European - you won't have a lot of trouble finding Euros under 40 here...
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on January 13, 2015, 03:05:01 AM
He looks youngish and European - you won't have a lot of trouble finding Euros under 40 here...
Yeah.  I guess not. Hopefully I can find someone willing to record that for me. I'll finish the faction tomorrow...
So how about changing me to Flux? Is that a go?
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on January 13, 2015, 03:07:46 AM
Will that do?

;lol
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on January 13, 2015, 03:16:32 AM
I'm gonna be honest here, Blue is better than the lower zone IMO.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on January 13, 2015, 03:17:27 AM
;lol
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on January 13, 2015, 03:20:57 AM
Mmkay...
 ;lol
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on January 13, 2015, 03:36:48 AM
If you wake up one day named Dysentery, that was sisko's doing...
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on January 13, 2015, 09:22:33 PM
If you wake up one day named Dysentery, that was sisko's doing...
And now I know what Dysentery is...
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on January 13, 2015, 09:55:54 PM
AKA the flux.








-Actually, "AKA the Flux" sounds pretty cool...
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on January 13, 2015, 10:49:00 PM
[quoguesuthor=BUncle link=topic=12217.msg67327#msg67327 date=14211861


-Actually, "AKA the Flux" sounds pretty Cool [/quote]
As a username? I guess it does...
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on January 13, 2015, 11:03:12 PM
...If you don't know it's diarrhea...
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Flux on January 13, 2015, 11:09:06 PM
...If you don't know it's diarrhea...
Yes. And blood. I looked it up.
I think a cool username would be worth being the butt of a joke to one guy, though...
I'm happy with Flux.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Marke on December 29, 2016, 11:00:56 PM
I tried downloading the Red Unit Faction and the link didn't work. How can I download it?
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on December 30, 2016, 12:33:53 AM
I don't have copies of any of that - but I have PMed Flux.  Let's hope he still checks the email the notifications go to...
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Marke on December 30, 2016, 11:44:04 AM
Do you have copies of the Iron Regime?
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on December 30, 2016, 03:03:48 PM
I do not, alas.
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: ComradeCrimson on January 25, 2017, 02:24:45 AM
Do you have copies of the Iron Regime?


Like of Jarl's? He hasn't been online for a long time from what I'm aware. He hasn't responded to any emails from me for over a year now. However, I did have the pleasure of playing his factions. I've uploaded his factions onto mediafire, of what I have at least.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/e0a24rfxxf9w9ta/JarlWolf+Factions.zip (http://www.mediafire.com/file/e0a24rfxxf9w9ta/JarlWolf+Factions.zip)

Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: SteamCentauri on January 31, 2017, 02:00:35 AM
Many of these links are dead for factions on the first page, is there an alternate upload somewhere else?
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Buster's Uncle on January 31, 2017, 04:27:30 AM
-Try PMing Flux...
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: SteamCentauri on February 01, 2017, 01:38:24 AM
Sent I hope he updates the download links, fine work
Title: Re: Flux's Custom Factions
Post by: Frederikii on September 16, 2023, 03:34:00 AM
I got the Children creche and had to recreate Red unit from wiki files. The rest of factions are lost to history however.
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