3 guys and a poster

Chad · 12-06-11, 05:28 PM

Hey Guys (and gal(s)),

I have been in contact with Neal the last few months talking about doing a Senior Project that has some sort of connection to Subsim. Well, we've been discussing about redesigning and developing a whole new system for the USS Cavalla website: http://www.cavalla.org/

Things are going good, and today we had a presentation today. I had someone take our picture with a poster we developed.

A big THANK YOU to Neal who's been working with us all semester, and giving me a chance to really share my interests with my educators.

Gerald · 12-06-11, 05:44 PM

Very nice and smooth,

Platapus · 12-06-11, 07:49 PM

For those of us who have never met anyone from this website, who is who in that picture?

Sailor Steve · 12-06-11, 08:05 PM

Good job!

Osmium Steele · 12-07-11, 08:32 AM

Bravo Zulu, Chad.

Well done.

Herr-Berbunch · 12-07-11, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

For those of us who have never met anyone from this website, who is who in that picture?

For a change not one of them is Jim or McBee!

Good luck with it.

frau kaleun · 12-07-11, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

For those of us who have never met anyone from this website, who is who in that picture?

Chad's the cute one.

AVGWarhawk · 12-07-11, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

For a change not one of them is Jim or McBee!

AVGWarhawk · 12-07-11, 11:10 AM

Looks great Chad!

Chad · 12-07-11, 11:27 AM

Well, I am actually currently the only member of Subsim. My smooth persuasion skills influenced the other guys to help me out.

I'm the one on the far left, I know Steve probably recognizes me from the 2008 meet.

In the middle is Sammy, he's taking the role of 3d graphics artist. I taught him everything I know and he's taken that and ran with it. He's now a better 3d artist than me which is a benefit for the group

To the right is my friend Steven. He's large help with the web design. He's pretty fluent with HTML, CSS, and XML.

If you're wondering, I'm lead on the project, which means I also have the most work. Because of my previous knowledge of working with games from the Indie Forum located on the forums here, I really wanted to make a 3d app for the site. Since I'm the only Senior in the group too, (graduate from college in May) I have had the most programming classes.

Here is where the catch is, they don't teach us game design or development, so it's been a HUGE learning leap. I feel confident I can handle the programming of the simulation aspect by myself from my previous experiences, but this is larger than just an indie project.

I'm handling it like a real world situation than just for a letter grade. We have bi-daily meetings, and all collaborate on each others work. This whole semester was on design of the project, and starting next semester (though we're starting a little early during Christmas break) we begin full development on it.

Stay tuned!

Jimbuna · 12-07-11, 04:24 PM

You've broadened out a bit Chad since we met in 2008 and I mean that in a positive/complimentary way

Good luck with the project

Penguin · 12-07-11, 05:05 PM

Wow, this looks very promising, thumbs up

!
I especially like the 3D art, but also the main site looks fine, good design and usability - except for the pix on the left, they look a little "unsettled", but that's just nitpicking me

Only one tip: don't use too much contrast on the site, (100%) white on black can really tire the eyes quite quickly when reading long texts, at least my old eyes, lol. Or give the viewer a choice via a different CSS style, that's quickly done. Personally I think the default skin of this board here, white on dark gray, is very readable.

So do I get it right that you guys do not "only" want to make a 3D tour (which is enough work on its own), but also want to bring in some simulation aspect?

Anyway: good luck with the realization!

nikimcbee · 12-07-11, 07:48 PM

That's great!

Make sure you have a big button for the Cavallacam.

nikimcbee · 12-07-11, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

For a change not one of them is Jim or McBee!

Good luck with it.

Jusy saw this.

Ever hear of that story of the Aussie that blasphemed in Saudia Arabia?

Well, now you need to show up at a subsim meet, then it would be Jim, mcbee, and Herr-Berr!

Jimbuna · 12-07-11, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Jusy saw this.

Ever hear of that story of the Aussie that blasphemed in Saudia Arabia?

Well, now you need to show up at a subsim meet, then it would be Jim, mcbee, and Herr-Berr!

ROFLMAO

Beats em every time

Mind you....I do reckon HB would attend if it was local enough....say in the UK

12-06-11, 05:28 PM	#1
Chad ACE Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,274 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	3 guys and a poster Hey Guys (and gal(s)), I have been in contact with Neal the last few months talking about doing a Senior Project that has some sort of connection to Subsim. Well, we've been discussing about redesigning and developing a whole new system for the USS Cavalla website: http://www.cavalla.org/ Things are going good, and today we had a presentation today. I had someone take our picture with a poster we developed. A big THANK YOU to Neal who's been working with us all semester, and giving me a chance to really share my interests with my educators. __________________

12-06-11, 05:44 PM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Very nice and smooth, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

12-06-11, 07:49 PM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	For those of us who have never met anyone from this website, who is who in that picture? __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-06-11, 08:05 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Good job! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

12-07-11, 08:32 AM	#5
Osmium Steele Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Upper midwest USA Posts: 1,101 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Bravo Zulu, Chad. Well done. __________________ In the month of July of the year 1348, between the feasts of St. Benedict and of St. Swithin, a strange thing came upon England... My U297 build thread

12-07-11, 11:10 AM	#9
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Looks great Chad! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

12-07-11, 11:27 AM	#10
Chad ACE Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,274 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Well, I am actually currently the only member of Subsim. My smooth persuasion skills influenced the other guys to help me out. I'm the one on the far left, I know Steve probably recognizes me from the 2008 meet. In the middle is Sammy, he's taking the role of 3d graphics artist. I taught him everything I know and he's taken that and ran with it. He's now a better 3d artist than me which is a benefit for the group To the right is my friend Steven. He's large help with the web design. He's pretty fluent with HTML, CSS, and XML. If you're wondering, I'm lead on the project, which means I also have the most work. Because of my previous knowledge of working with games from the Indie Forum located on the forums here, I really wanted to make a 3d app for the site. Since I'm the only Senior in the group too, (graduate from college in May) I have had the most programming classes. Here is where the catch is, they don't teach us game design or development, so it's been a HUGE learning leap. I feel confident I can handle the programming of the simulation aspect by myself from my previous experiences, but this is larger than just an indie project. I'm handling it like a real world situation than just for a letter grade. We have bi-daily meetings, and all collaborate on each others work. This whole semester was on design of the project, and starting next semester (though we're starting a little early during Christmas break) we begin full development on it. Stay tuned! __________________

12-07-11, 04:24 PM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You've broadened out a bit Chad since we met in 2008 and I mean that in a positive/complimentary way Good luck with the project __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-07-11, 05:05 PM	#12
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	Wow, this looks very promising, thumbs up ! I especially like the 3D art, but also the main site looks fine, good design and usability - except for the pix on the left, they look a little "unsettled", but that's just nitpicking me Only one tip: don't use too much contrast on the site, (100%) white on black can really tire the eyes quite quickly when reading long texts, at least my old eyes, lol. Or give the viewer a choice via a different CSS style, that's quickly done. Personally I think the default skin of this board here, white on dark gray, is very readable. So do I get it right that you guys do not "only" want to make a 3D tour (which is enough work on its own), but also want to bring in some simulation aspect? Anyway: good luck with the realization!

12-07-11, 07:48 PM	#13
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	That's great! Make sure you have a big button for the Cavallacam. __________________