[THEME] PROJEKTXIII [WIP]

[k⁄⁄eternal]

Okay, so this is the much-fabled item after the release of which I'm going to retire. What fun. Let's start with some screens, since that's what people think they want to see.









Okay, so at this point your impressions are probably (1.) that I'm going way too far with the military thing and (2.) that this really doesn't look all that different. Well, I think the military thing is hilarious, but as for point 2, that requires explanation, doesn't it? After all, people don't want to see me go with just another release of the usual deal.



I think some people have seen this screenshot before and been confused because this is just a slightly modified version of XII Ag's gameplay frame. Well, that's not what XIII is, but this isn't from an old version either.

Anyone familiar with IIDX will probably know about the customization system called IIDX WAVE, which allows you to pick and choose various elements of the interface. XIII PARTICLE (which you keep hearing me talk about) is, consequently, an included frontend for exactly that purpose. In the current version, the gameplay frame is selectable; I'm working on additional features. More details on that later. Also, at least one of the selectable frames will be a guest appearance from another skilled themer who's been invaluable to the progress of PROJEKT over its last several incarnations.

You can expect XIII to be released before the end of the year, for certain.

I ask that anyone who would normally be inclined to do so refrain from shitting on this thread, because come on, this is the end, isn't it? I have nothing less than respect for other themers, regardless of what they think of me and my works, and I hope when I leave, more people will get the attention they deserve.

EDIT: In case anyone's wondering, no, the screens above aren't necessarily final either, although I don't expect extensive changes.

[Trigger_Happy]

*gasms*

Wow.... this is a want.

[hydrar]

hey k// did u ever make 1st samurai into one of your projects? oh and its cool that u haven't stuck to single versus blah, bein different is gooooooood

[k⁄⁄eternal]

You mean, a simfile? It wasn't released, but maybe I'll make an outtakes pack for anyone who wants the unreleased era-3 material.

EDIT: If anyone's wondering, you can expect PARTICLE frames for the last version of every PROJEKT flavor seen to date. That means RNX, AOI[S], Ag, NEX, Au, and XIII itself. If you have a favorite older PROJEKT, now there's a little less reason to go back. Also, I'll be making a completely new frame, for a total of 7 by me, along with the guest frames.

I'm hoping the customizability will keep XIII fresh somewhat longer than the usual theme.

[hydrar]

yeah simfile what do u mean by frames? sorry im a ditz. how come the only system music ive heard from dj troopers is the mode select....it sounds like a broken alarm kinda annoying but suits the game interface, does the top frame thingy where it says select _____ does it woosh to the top of the screen like in dj troopers?

sorry for all the questions:P this is really exciting and beautiful loving the difficulty display number thingy reminds me of it. the military thing is really cool, your not going overboard!

[k⁄⁄eternal]

Frames, basically, you can make the gameplay screen look like previous PROJEKT versions. I'm including a program for that purpose (among other things).

The transition is currently a four-way open-close because I haven't seen that in previous themes (by anyone, not just me)--I'm probably going to expand that so that it's rotational (which I guarantee will look cool), but consequently, the header and footer will already be in place when you see them.

I guess the bottom line is that this isn't too accurate to TROOPERS but has the general flavor. This round I might as well use the extra creative space for my own touch, etc.

[Lightning]

If you ever need help with 3d models, let me know. :P

[k⁄⁄eternal]

Thanks for the offer, it's much appreciated! But 3D models have been in PROJEKT since REDNEX, in fact, so I'm handling it fine. (In the screenshots above, the wireframe globe is 3D, if anyone was wondering.)

[hydrar]

oh! i just noticed it then. very snazzy u gonna do anything special for extra stage? and k// can u erase them god dam stepmania sounds out of this theme lol they're so annoying they remind me of the dreaded default theme

[sayaka-seira999]

Wow, this will be look nicer than previous theme, k// ...
and this theme looks special and different from Red NEX or XII. ^_^

If you release this theme, don't torture people with the password. I just request. Not want to make you "down" T_T

[k⁄⁄eternal]

There won't be a password on the release of XIII. It'll be... normal.

As for sounds, I kind of like the current set (odd mix of IIDX and DDR), but I'll keep an eye out for any possible improvements.

[DJ OMiY]

Wow, once I get my new computer that won't be slaughtering stepmania with uber-lag I can actually see your themes ag, au, and now Adance Warriors! I'm impressed and can't wait to try them all out!

BTW k//, will you make your font's suppot symbols for songs in japanese? Just vurious, because some themes do that and others don't, and I always find it a plus when I can use japanese symbols in artist names and song names. Has a feel to it kinda. Ok now I sound insane.

Great theme though k//! Sad to hear that you are retiring! :'(

[k⁄⁄eternal]

I need to figure out how to save one of the metrics.ini files for Japanese fonts without ruining the encoding. At worst I could just try hex editing...

The more important point is to be able to shift them up and down properly, and then I'll look into alternative fonts (although they inevitably won't be the same fonts as the English text).

[Mus!kBox]

This is a cool way to end your theming career k//. good job

[WiLLiSTER]

The screens really don't do it justice...

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