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There are several directions to take it - since it's a "next generation" (no pun intended) design, it could be a logical outgrowth of the Galaxy, Intrepid, Defiant, or Sovereign class "looks", a blend of two or more, or something completely different. I'm willing to wager that the completely different mindset will capture their attention more than a cut and paste design - and I'm sure that Pocket will get lots of them.
The only problem here is that there isn't likely to be a very iterative design process in this contest. Maybe Masao can enlighten us here, but I'm guessing that they'll take all the submissions, choose the best one, and then send it over to Doug (or their resident art guys) to make it into a CGI. We get credit for the initial design, they make it gold with only minor changes. We'll have to have a proper iterative process in place before we proceed too far.
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Why do they bandy around the word "quadrant" so much!?! 1/4 of the galaxy destablised by a fragmented Romulan Star Empire? Hmm.
Long-range explorer? 4 nacelles anyone? Wasn't the bit on the Pathfinder having four nacelles about long distance - or was that rather for short distances faster/maintaining a higher warp longer?
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The latter: the modified Pathfinder was supposed to be two twin-nacelled ships merged into one, and running their engines alternately...
Somehow I think that what the jury will be looking for is a standard vanilla starship that lacks any and all tech gimmicks but has a distinct "look". That is, a new shape for the primary hull, a new design for the nacelles, and perhaps a new way to merge the primary and secondary hulls, but nothing fancy beyond that.
Venturing down the "strange sharp-angled cutouts in a slightly distorted saucer" path of late is one possibility. Another would be go for something super-smooth for a change. I'd love to do something very utilitarian, to reflect the postwar depression (multiple pylons supporting blocky nacelles, primary hull hanging down below the level of the engineering section; a really mean "18-wheeler" look), but that would mean deliberate uncoolness, which doesn't win any points.
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Alright, folks, here's the deal. Our illustrious leader Mr. Capps has graciously provided a private forum for the Titan contest, and I have been once again temporarily promoted to Admin to grant people access to it.
Those who want in, please post here, as my PM is still rather full at the moment. Only members who have been here at Flare for some time will be given permission to enter to prevent perfect strangers from ripping off designs.
From what I've read in this thread, it doesn't look as though collaborative entries will be allowed (But somebody should outright ask the appropriate person or persons just to be sure). Although I don't think anybody here would be so boldly evil as to rip off someone else's design, post designs at your own risk.
The purpose of the private forum is to give those who can't/won't enter this contest a chance to critique the designs of those who are, and to ensure a wide variety of entries are submitted to increase the probability that one of us Flareites will hit upon what the judges are looking for and win.
That is all.
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Again, I may not be able to contribute much in terms of actual artwork, but I would like access to critique and look at the pretty pictures!
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I would also like o contribute ideas and possibly art or a model.
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Mark: Designing Vanguard station was a bit different, since it was a commission job, not a contest. I got some instructions before starting from Marco Palmieiri (sort of like the contest guidelines), but then got feedback and suggestions every time I sent in some new drawings. So, yes, the process was iterative.
Since I'm currently a resident of Japan, I won't be entering (and don't know shit about modern starships), but I'd like access to the forum anyway!
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