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[MOD] Better Planets and Backgrounds 1.3.2

Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:57 pm
by sanmonku
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this is not a resource pack.
all files except the hubble images are only for use in this mod.
hubble files are z_bg_hubble_01.png to z_bg_hubble_62.png, bg_blueStarcluster.png, bg_darknebula.png, bg_smallbluenebula.png
CREDITS: NASA

about
this mod replaces all of the existing planets and backgrounds and adds a lot more. (In version 1.2 are only 3 of the backgrounds taken from hubble, rest done by me, version 1.3+ adds 62 Hubble backgrounds)

which version should you use?
1.2.2 includes only 3 hubble images the rest is made by me.
1.3.2 is the same as version 1.2.2 with 62 additional hubble images

download
download@moddb.com
download@nexusmods.com
incl screenshots, the comparison screenshots and some of the new stuff will be posted in this thread, the ingame screenshots will only be on moddb.

install
requires Slipstream Mod Manager or Grognak's Mod Manager
copy "Better Planets and Backgrounds1.3.1.ftl" to \Steam\steamapps\common\FTL Faster Than Light\mods
activate with Slipstream Mod Manager/Grognak's Mod Manager

change log
v 1.3.2 and 1.2.2
- new sun
- new pulsar
- 6 new backgrounds
- 4 new planets
- 2 new gas giants
- changed 1 background

v 1.3.1
- 7 new planets
- 4 new backgrounds
- lots of changes on mostly hubble nebulas, colors, contrast etc...

v 1.3
-62 new HUBBLE backgrounds

v 1.2
-17 new backgrounds
-7 new planets

screenshots

since the images are quite big i post only one with img tags, the other 2 down below as links...

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planet comparison

3 of 8 new backgrounds



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enjoy

Re: [MOD] Better Planets and Backgrounds 1.0

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:59 am
by UltraMantis
Those are beautifull. I'll check it out as soon as it's available.

Re: [MOD] Better Planets and Backgrounds 1.0

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:27 am
by sanmonku
thanks.
and download is authorized :geek:

Re: [MOD] Better Planets and Backgrounds 1.0

Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:27 pm
by splette
Looks good. I am going to check it out, too...

Re: [MOD] Better Planets and Backgrounds 1.0

Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:09 pm
by ZedLXI
These are absolutely gorgeous. A much needed mod and superbly done.

Re: [MOD] Better Planets and Backgrounds 1.2

Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:24 am
by sanmonku
thanks.

and version 1.2 is released, download link from first post..

Re: [MOD] Better Planets and Backgrounds 1.2

Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 1:43 am
by jamotide
This is great, using it now, what did you change from 1.0 to 1.2?

Re: [MOD] Better Planets and Backgrounds 1.2

Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 12:21 pm
by sanmonku
in 1.2 are 17 new backgrounds and 7 new planets.

change log @moddb site ;) and i'll add the change log here too.

Re: [MOD] Better Planets and Backgrounds 1.2

Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:30 pm
by jamotide
Awesome, more is good! Updating...

Re: [MOD] Better Planets and Backgrounds 1.2

Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 7:24 pm
by Milkshake
They look absolutely amazing:D making the game better in ways that I hadn't even thought of!