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Project: BattleStar Galactica - Sins of Alethia (SoA)

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Project: BattleStar Galactica - Sins of Alethia (SoA)

Yes we can!

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Aloha!

The official name of the project is Sins of Alethia. This name was chosen because Alethia, daughter of Zeus is the Greek goddess of truth. Both the Cylons and humans believe they are on the side of truth in their respective intrepid struggles. Consequently we felt strongly a failure to acknowledge this point as the central element of cause would be a disservice to the community and franchise proper.

This project is really a love letter to all fans of Battlestar Galactica. As a community we firmly believe the show is fantastic, and there's no reason why this stunning vision of an alternate Sci-Fi reality should not, and can not be brought to Sins. We are hoping to achieve not only an accurate representation of classical and contemporary BSG lore, but to also pay tribute fans by firmly grounding the project in the extensive BSG fan-fiction lovingly crafted by its followers and incorporate our own in to the mix.

Since its debut in 1978 to its 2003 re-imagining, its true to say that individual details regarding the universe are somewhat sketchy at best. With that in mind its our aspiration to fill in these gaps, as necessary, to create the strongest and most enjoyable gaming experience possible with this project for both the Sins and by extension the general BSG communities.



Currently we dont have a formal production time-line planed out; nor do we plan on developing one for the project. Everyone has their own ideas for how BSG could work in Sins, and there are some pretty firm thoughts on what should work and what would work. However there is also much to learn about the modding tools once we get them all as well as what limits we will have to work under within the engine. So it seemed impractical to try establish artificial limits with such unknown variables. We'll certainly let you all know about events and happenings as they arise.

Needless to say, expect the Cylon forces and Human Colonials to clash in an epic conflict of both ideals and survival!



Any and all help offered would be greatly appreciated. Concept artists, modelers and texturers along with anyone who feels they can give some good, solid, constructive input into the project are more than welcome to discuss, participate and bring your ideas to the table.

Please feel free to visit us at our forums: Sins of Alethia (SoA)

To the nay sayers out there that think BSG and Sins simply wont work together, its not about what you've got, its about how you use it. We're all set to prove you wrong! So say we all...
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Reply #26 from Sins Forums Top
@Innociv - We both have the same passion. Unfortunately I must spend inordinate hours everyday running my business which sadly enough is not in the gaming industry.

@TheSpaceHamster - you are more then welcome to get involved and join the project. I really suck at art and have zero skills with 3d stuff but that does not stop me from trying to do stuff. I do what I can and hope others can pickup the areas where I'm deficient or simply none existent. Teamwork it is a good thing! :LOL:
Reply #27 from Sins Forums Top
I'm pretty sure they're going to find earth in Season4 considering the new series is a (albeit very loose) rewrite of the old one.

Pegasus dying.. yada yada.. all the major plot points are from the original, they have just happened much differently.
Siege of Centauri
Reply #28 from Sins Forums Top
I wouldnt say ALL the major plot points are from the original. The political story arcs, President Rosalyn, Baltar running for Pres, Tom Zerik, etc. especially are brand new, at least from my fuzzy memory.

Plus the original Adama kicked nowhere near as much ass as Edward James Olmos does...

If you guys need someone to bounce ideas off of, or to try to come up with story arc ideas im game, part time writer and film student here, but beyond that I dont really think I can do much.
Reply #29 from Sins Forums Top
Hell as it stands now I rename all my ships after Battlestars and Planets after the 12 Colonies. New models would be all I needed to be happy :)

Just make sure you put Lucifer from the original TV show in as one of the picture options :) Love that little lavender bastard.
Reply #30 from Sins Forums Top
Well my prediction is that they will ind earth but before that happens lots of people will die. I also think I can answer the big question as to who the last cylon is. I think it is Anastasia Dualla based on what I have seen in the series.

I must say I was caught of guard when the Galen Tyrol and the Saul Tigh were outed. Speaking of which that makes me wonder about the Chiefs baby and the fact the XO lost his eye as if the other "skin job" did not know he was cylon. Of course one could rationalize he [skin job] did not want to blow his cover. Anyway I expect big things this season.

Anyway, with regards to the project, we are making some progress. We have spent the past week getting organized, doing our homework and considering team members.
Reply #31 from Sins Forums Top
As long as it is not Starbuck. Too obvious. Or Adama for that matter. Dee would be a good sleeper pick. But they'll probably wimp out and make it Baltar.
Reply #32 from Sins Forums Top
awesome idea, I've been playing around naming the cap ships that look like Galactica 'Galactica' and Pegasus
Reply #33 from Sins Forums Top
Cool. If you are interested in the project please feel free to check us out and maybe get involved.
Reply #34 from Sins Forums Top
I would love to be able to make a capital ship Galactica or Pegasus. I would make them myself but i have no idea how to use that softimage or what ever it is to make ships. So if yall are gonna make some cool looking BSG stuff i am all for that.
Reply #35 from Sins Forums Top
For the record, they never found earth in the original BSG. They "found" it in the crappy version BSG:1980 which had none of the original actors save Lorne Greene. Benedict was already going on to A-team, etc. Pegasus never died in the first show either, it went on a joint mission and did not come back, but it was left open for a return in season 2.

Now, get me some viper mark 2 models damnit!
Reply #36 from Sins Forums Top
Spartan is working on a template for our models, that are ready so far. The only thing i can say, Slash makes a wonderful job with those ships... Man... they beautiful!
We don't let you down!
Reply #37 from Sins Forums Top
Things are progressing well. We are working on testing different spins on the game mechanics at the moment as well as developing the models. If all works out well, we will be able to keep the game play close to the series story wise for Colonial side. I will have an image template done soon and then we will post some images of the ships that Slash has been working on.
Reply #38 from Sins Forums Top
The Escapist just published an interview of the BtRL project founder. It is an good read with regards to space sims like FS2 and of course Sins. If you are interested you can read it here.
Reply #39 from Sins Forums Top
I love the idea. If you build it, I will play it. I'm no modder or I'd offer my support. I can give you cheers and praises though! :CONGRAT:
Reply #40 from Sins Forums Top
Cool.

BTW: I will be finishing up our first ship image sometime today and post it later tonight.
Reply #41 from Sins Forums Top
sorry 4 the major bump guys, but i just wanted to know how the mod is progressing. i can't wait to see a beta, or even just an alpha of the mod. i'm so excited, espically with the new season coming!!!
Reply #42 from Sins Forums Top
sorry 4 the major bump guys, but i just wanted to know how the mod is progressing. i can't wait to see a beta, or even just an alpha of the mod. i'm so excited, espically with the new season coming!!!
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Reply #43 from Sins Forums Top
We should be posting some model images soon. We got a new artist on the team so we tossed out my attempts at art and had him start working on stuff. Additionally due to some medical issues the past couple weeks coupled with not having my workstation back from the shop yet I have not been very active. Progress has been made nonetheless however.
Reply #44 from Sins Forums Top
so here is the viper in a very early state as you can see it has no textures or all the stats figured out yet.
Reply #45 from Sins Forums Top
Just an idea, but maybe you need to disguss this with the rest of the team before posting it :S
I like it, BTW.
Reply #46 from Sins Forums Top
@Skyline - we have been brother. For sometime now. I'm sorry you did not see the thread.
Reply #47 from Sins Forums Top
Brainstorm.
Humans
Scout frigate=Blackbird,
Light frigate=old 2003 vipers
Flak frigate=New vipers ie. the ones u have already done,
Long range frigate= Raptors.
Cruisers=No idea....
For Cap ships.. is a continuous stream of Auto cannon possible?
Skill.. ferite rounds i think it was the ones they use to try and take out the basestars... haven't watched for a while got into Stargate.. anyway back on track here.
Ferite rounds x2 damage against cap ships..

Replace Shields with armour... (DO u see shields in BSG?)

Cylons;

i think we could incorparate the old 3 manned fighters into it? u no the ones from the original.. (AS seen in 'Razor')

P.S i would help with textures meshes etc but i got no idea what that even is
Reply #48 from Sins Forums Top
I know this would probably require some major coding skills, but what you could do is have it so that the colonial faction is not planet based at all, they just capture extractors. When a player starts a game on a "campaign" map, they would star in the system that contains the twelve colonies, the cylons, controlled by AI, would already spawn with a massive fleet around all the planets. the player would be tasked with preserving as many of his ships as possible and getting them out of the system. he would then have to find earth or kobol (would would have a wormhole to the new caprica system, which in turn would have a wormhole to the ionian nebula, which in turn would, well we'll have to see how season 4 works out)
Reply #49 from Sins Forums Top
also, the galactica should have an ablity similer to the Kol battlecrusiurs (sorry,not a great speller) flak burst, but with a longe duration.