Movies and Scripted Intros

Mon Apr 05, 2004 1:58 pm by Esquilax

Warzog, I was just wondering whether or not you had any movies or scripted introductions (.thn files) in the mod? I think that they can add a professional and unique touch, if done correctly. I know from personal experience (don't ask

). The question is though, that if there aren't any of the above in the mod, do we need them? Opinions?

Wed Apr 07, 2004 12:10 am by Esquilax

Hello? Is my post invisible or something?

Wed Apr 07, 2004 12:58 am by DarkDragon

did someone say something??? oh well must be the wind !

Wed Apr 07, 2004 6:30 am by TommY_4_life

If it could be done...it would mean a mod revolution =), but i cant, and i dont think anyone can...

Tommy out

Movin' in for the kill

Wed Apr 07, 2004 2:07 pm by Esquilax

Tommy - What choo talkin' 'bout?

Using customised introductory movies is dead easy, and editing .THN files is something that is already possible, and has been used successfully in a large number of mods.

Wed Apr 07, 2004 2:55 pm by warzog

Esquilax:
Problem is, I don't know how to edit thn files.
Do you?
I have redone the scene at Freeport 7...
I changed the lighting...
Replaced the Defenders with Gladius'...
(Gave them a better looking formation to fly)
Replaced the Nomad Fighters with Steltek Drone ships...
And instead of just a lifepod escaping...
I've added a Banshee, a Centurion, and a Tarsus fleeing.

If I knew how...
I would do it.

As to a movie...
I could do one in space, if I get all of the ships.
I have a program that would work just fine, but the ships need to be 3ds, lwo, or obj format.
If I did an interior movie, I couldn't use characters in the game,
And it would look to good for this game.

Watch your 6!

Wed Apr 07, 2004 5:57 pm by Esquilax

I have experimented with .THN-editing, but I'm no expert. I would be willing to play around with them, and see if I can make a new menu screen, but there are better people out there than I. Still, the offer is there if you are interested.

Regarding the movies, I was thinking that you could use something like FRAPS, and record some gameplay, then splice the good bits together in "Movie Maker", add some music, save it as a WMV file, and throw it into "freelancer.ini" in the "Intro Movie" section. That would be the easiest way.

Important Message

You are browsing the archived Lancers Reactor forums. You cannot register or login.
The content may be outdated and links may not be functional.

To get the latest in Freelancer news, mods, modding and downloads, go to
The-Starport