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[Gamer257]

Greetings fellow gamers!

 

The Star Wars LCG OCTGN plugin now has a new "homepage", found here: https://swlcgplugin.wordpress.com/

 

I've updated the Star Wars LCG Octgn plugin. It now includes Frozen in Carbonite Cycle, The Mandalorian Cycle and The M Cycle (all fan-made cycles).  You can get the plugin off of my Google Drive here ( https://drive.google...1Ug?usp=sharing ).  The file you're looking for is Star Wars - The Card Game-2.43.0.0.nupkg.  It's an 11MB file and also the only file here .

 

To update your version of the plugin, simply copy this file into your Octgn\Data\LocalFeed folder, and then start Octgn.  The plugin should automatically update the Star Wars LCG plugin to version 2.43.0.0 and you'll then be able to use the new cards.  If for some reason, this doesn't happen, let me know. 

 

All image packs are now in my Octgn SW LCG Image Packs Google Drive folder.  Go get them here ( https://drive.google...y8l?usp=sharing ).

 

I'm just going to add the "refurbished Octgn image packs for SW LCG here as I complete them.  Core Set went from 13 MB to 192 MB.  Definite improvement in the card resolution within Octgn, so I think the size is an even trade off for a good looking game.  Thanks again for those PDFs, John!  You can grab the new image packs from the link above.  They will be in their respective folders, either Cycles or Box Sets.

Completed "Refurbished" image packs:

 - Core Set Box (188 MB)

 - Edge of Darkness Deluxe Box (115 MB)

 - The Hoth Cycle (162 MB)

 - Echoes of the Force Cycle (159 MB)

 - Between the Shadows Deluxe Box (77 MB)

 - Imperial Entanglements Deluxe Box (77 MB)

 - Galactic Ambitions Deluxe Box (73 MB)

 - Balance of the Force Deluxe Box (77 MB - It's all here, including both light and dark side scenario decks)

 - Rogue Squadron Cycle (162 MB)

 - Endor Cycle (169 MB)

 - Opposition Cycle (160 MB)

 - Alliances Cycle (159 MB)

 

Okay, that's all of them.  Again, I want to extend a big thank you to John Patterson for those PDFs of the cards. 

 

Other Octgn image packs for Octgn SW LCG plugin:

 - Legends of the Force Cycle (41 MB)

 - Frozen in Carbonite Cycle (230 MB)

 - The Mandalorian Cycle (124 MB)

 - The M Cycle (89 MB)

[Gamer257]

Okay, slight change in the schedule.  John Patterson was kind enough to offer up card scans of all the original FFG cards in 300 dpi.  Since I believe in being as efficient as possible with my time, I'm going to remake all of my Octgn image packs using these higher-res images.  This will also allow me to incorporate these card images into my offline deckbuilder.  I'm done worrying about the size of the install file -  I figure its a moot point now with broadband speeds and whatnot.  If the deckbuilder itself takes too big of a performance hit with the larger card image sizes, I'll see about optimizing some of the Object Pascal code if it comes to that....... ayep, I'm a graphics wh0r3 *sigh*. 

 

Speaking of graphics, Miximus2, if you're reading this, is there any way you can maybe get me higher-res scans of your Mandalorian cycle?  I'm not sure what dpi you saved your PDFs in as I can't see it on the file properties, but even the full-size PDFs look a bit "blocky" at 100%, and when those jpgs "shrink" down to card-size some of the wording is a bit hard to read.  If it's not possible, no problem.  I just want to show your work in it's best light when I make the Octgn image pack for it and add it into my deckbuilder.

 

Anyway, Octgn image packs "refurbished" and put back out onto the Google Drive and then the Mandalorian Cycle.  After that, probably a break to take a breather.  That's another thing I've wanted ask...would the masses prefer I add these files to DropBox or something similar instead of me using my Google Drive?  I have the space on my Drive right now so I've never thought of moving them off, but I can if people feel more "comfortable" grabbing the files from DropBox.

 

And just for my own curiousity, I'm assuming there are a small group of us that still play on Octgn?  I know a lot of the competitive gamers really like Skype with the physical cards, but I'm lazy and I don't want to print/proxy these fan made cycles into sleeves.  For me it's just easier to play it on Octgn with the "digital" cards.

 

And I know Octgn is only PC based.  I've reached out to Jedi-Adam about LackeyCCG plugin for all my Apple friends out there.  Still waiting to hear back from him.  If you see me on Octgn, hit me up for a game, Gamer257 is my tag.

[drel333]

great job man !!!!

[Gamer257]

Core Set image pack for Octgn has been "refurbished".  It weighs in at 192MB.  You can get it from the link in the top post here.  I'll edit that first post as I complete the other image packs.

[Miximus2]

Speaking of graphics, Miximus2, if you're reading this, is there any way you can maybe get me higher-res scans of your Mandalorian cycle?  I'm not sure what dpi you saved your PDFs in as I can't see it on the file properties, but even the full-size PDFs look a bit "blocky" at 100%, and when those jpgs "shrink" down to card-size some of the wording is a bit hard to read.  If it's not possible, no problem.  I just want to show your work in it's best light when I make the Octgn image pack for it and add it into my deckbuilder.

 

Hah! Actually a coincidence I opened this thread, only to read my name  The .xcf (GIMP) and .png files are 'çurrently' saved in 502 x 700 dpi. That was the scale from some of the original templates I got from DarthBS and I kept using that The homeprints I did right now seem fairly similar to the original FFG print, apart from the fact that the quality of the printer itself isnt that high. From one website I noticed I might need to rescale them at one point for proper printing, though. Tell me what you need and I'll see what I can do!

[Gamer257]

Hah! Actually a coincidence I opened this thread, only to read my name  The .xcf (GIMP) and .png files are 'çurrently' saved in 502 x 700 dpi. That was the scale from some of the original templates I got from DarthBS and I kept using that The homeprints I did right now seem fairly similar to the original FFG print, apart from the fact that the quality of the printer itself isnt that high. From one website I noticed I might need to rescale them at one point for proper printing, though. Tell me what you need and I'll see what I can do!

The 502 x 700 is your card resolution, but do you know what dpi/ppi you saved them at?  300 dpi is our "low-bar" if we can get it.  I can't tell with your PDFs because that info isn't on the Properties->Details tab like on some other PDF files. 

 

I'm not very good at explaining dpi to people, but Scott Ellis wrote a pretty good piece on it 7 yrs. ago ( https://vsellis.com/...-vs-web-images/ ), if you care to do a 5 minute read. 

 

It's not a huge thing, Miximus2.  Like I said, I can use what you've already created.  But if you still have your original card files (I don't know what software you used to create them and save them in), is it possible to re-save those images at a dpi of 300 or better (this might not be possible with the software you used, I don't know).  For example, most imaging/graphics software nowadays have a Image->Resize option which allows you to choose your ppi/dpi of the image you currently have loaded.  The higher your ppi/dpi the more detailed (crisper, sharper) your image will be.

[Miximus2]

The 502 x 700 is your card resolution, but do you know what dpi/ppi you saved them at?  300 dpi is our "low-bar" if we can get it.  I can't tell with your PDFs because that info isn't on the Properties->Details tab like on some other PDF files. 

 

I'm not very good at explaining dpi to people, but Scott Ellis wrote a pretty good piece on it 7 yrs. ago ( https://vsellis.com/...-vs-web-images/ ), if you care to do a 5 minute read. 

 

It's not a huge thing, Miximus2.  Like I said, I can use what you've already created.  But if you still have your original card files (I don't know what software you used to create them and save them in), is it possible to re-save those images at a dpi of 300 or better (this might not be possible with the software you used, I don't know).  For example, most imaging/graphics software nowadays have a Image->Resize option which allows you to choose your ppi/dpi of the image you currently have loaded.  The higher your ppi/dpi the more detailed (crisper, sharper) your image will be.

 

The program I have been using is GIMP (open source Photoshop alternative). I checked out some things and think the default dpi was a lousy 11? I rescaled some of the cards to 300, but I don't see a lot of difference when I put the 11 and 300 versions side by side  . From the article you provided I read that might not be visible on a computer screen, but it will in print? 

 

I am going to need some time to rescale all of the images. Also, as i'm in the process of playtesting some of the cards, there might be some slight alterations. Is it a lot of work for you to update cards in your deckbuilder or OCTGN that might change in the future? 

[Gamer257]

The program I have been using is GIMP (open source Photoshop alternative). I checked out some things and think the default dpi was a lousy 11? I rescaled some of the cards to 300, but I don't see a lot of difference when I put the 11 and 300 versions side by side  . From the article you provided I read that might not be visible on a computer screen, but it will in print? 

 

I am going to need some time to rescale all of the images. Also, as i'm in the process of playtesting some of the cards, there might be some slight alterations. Is it a lot of work for you to update cards in your deckbuilder or OCTGN that might change in the future? 

Nope, alter all you want...easy adjustment on my end.  And if you're not noticing much difference on a comp screen (which is where Octgn is played) don't worry about it.  I haven't started yet, as I'm still refurbishing all of the Octgn image packs with the new high-res scans.

[Gamer257]

Well, let me re-phrase that above comment.  Depending on how crazy you get with your alterations, that determines the amount of work.  If we're only talking a couple of cards, then no big deal, I just go into the set.xml file and alter the wording on said cards.  If you're redoing all of the dark side cards, then yeah, that's major.  So I'm forging ahead on creating the set.xml file since you said your alterations are slight.  Just started this morning as a matter of fact.

 

Edits to the cards:

- One edit you may want to add to your alterations....the Fate card Allies of Neccesity should be Allies of Necessity to match other sets.

- Heat of battle fate card titles need changed to Heat of Battle to match other sets.

- On the Well Equipped fate card (M06), the your needs changed to you.

- Local Millitia needs changed to Local Militia

[Gamer257]

Okay, I'm taking a slight breather now that Frozen in Carbonite and The Mandalorian have been added to the Octgn plugin.  Gotta get ready for home schooling this fall.

 

But I would like to hear from the community of players who play on Octgn.  What fan-made cycle would you like to see added into the Octgn plug-in next?  These additions take quite a bit of work, and I'd like to spend my time on something that is truly wanted and I know will get used.  I'm not even sure that I know of all the fan expansions out there, so I need you all to help me out. 

 

I'm only interested in expansions that are complete and "stable" (that is, all changes are done and play tested) before I add them in, as this saves me from doing any re-work of the set.xml file.

 

Looking forward to any input you all may have on this.  If there isn't any interest, well, then I guess I'm okay with that as well. Let me know.

[Gamer257]

Okay, Mr. Cipra's M Cycle is now in Octgn if you go to the top of this thread and grab the updated plugin off of my Google Drive.  The Octgn image pack for the M Cycle can be found within the image packs link.  Enjoy the game!

 

I'm taking a small break (no, really) to go and fix my offline deckbuilder so it correclty loads in pods 1 and 5 of The Mandalorian cycle from saved Octgn decks.  I have to now take into account pods that can be used for either LS or DS.

 

And as always, if you notice anything "weird" with the plugin or any bugs, drop a line here to let me know.  Thanks.

[Gamer257]

Okay.  The new landing page for the OCTGN Star Wars LCG plugin is here: https://swlcgplugin.wordpress.com/

 

I also now have access to the OCTGN games feed, so I can put the updates for the plugin there and they will be automatically downloaded when OCTGN loads now.  No more having to copy the .nupkg file off of my Google Drive and put it in the localfeed folder.  Just install OCTGN, and then install the SW LCG plugin from the Games Manager Tab in OCTGN and you're off playing with some of the latest fan-made sets! 

[Miximus2]

With the Mandalorian cycle in OCTGN, I suspect it will see more play. I would love to hear your match stories (or even see recorded ones) while playing with te Mandalorian cycle cards. If you run into any strange interactions or feel like a certain card is too oppressive game after game, please let me know!