Eagle114th's new SF2 Menu Project - WIP

[JosefK]

This is how SF2 and any SF3 should be...

[+Eagle114th]

Here is new OPTION screen (WIP).  I would like any feedback on this please.  I am still contemplating about how to improve it further.

Here are new materials I created for OPTION screen.  I think it looks good so far. If there is a way I can improve it further, let me know. 

Edited April 9, 2021 by Eagle114th

[+Wrench]

i like the dial switch

[Wilches]

Love all so far!!!

[+Eagle114th]

Hello everyone,

I re-designed a pilot records screen, here is a final version:

 

Here is new screen for mission debriefing:

New campaign screen:

[JosefK]

Looks very nice, but I'd like the option in Photoshop of changing the sectional map from Vietnam to say... the Kurils or the Middle East :-).

Otherwise, perfection.

[+Eagle114th]

3 hours ago, JosefK said:

Looks very nice, but I'd like the option in Photoshop of changing the sectional map from Vietnam to say... the Kurils or the Middle East :-).

Otherwise, perfection.

Thank you for the feedback.  At once I release the first version of SF2 new Menu / GUI mod, I am considering adding more different themes / styles for different era / theater. 

[+Eagle114th]

Hello everyone,

I have a big update for everyone.  I want to express a big thank to Menrva, Wrench, and everyone in this community for the feedback, advice and helps with the projects.  I finally managed to get a first working main menu in SF2. It was interesting challenges.  I just realized that SF2 engine is not yet able to use .png nor .tga needed, in order, to implement the buttons with transparent background for animation purposes.  However, I managed to figure it in alternative ways of using .bmp (without transparent background).  

I am pleased with the outcome.  Here are screenshots:

Note: Button will brighten when you move a mouse cursor over one of button.

Note: When you click a button down, it will darken itself.


Note: I managed to find a way to  move and resize system menu icon.

 

It feels like a big achievement for a first step.  I have more to do, and I am very excited!

Edited April 28, 2021 by Eagle114th

[Wilches]

I´m excited too! Pity my wife´s sleeping...:)

[+Eagle114th]

This is an experiment with text for now.  As I dig deeper into how the MENU, GUI, and text work in SF2, the more I realize I could customize a lot of things.  This is an experimental version with a changed font. I like how it looks so far.
 

Edited April 28, 2021 by Eagle114th

[+Menrva]

2 hours ago, Eagle114th said:

This is an experimental version with a changed font. I like how it looks so far.

Be careful about using custom fonts; you have to make sure that such font type does exist on the OS of end-users. This is why the stock game simply uses Arial, it's one of a series of basic fonts always includes with Windows.

If you plan to use a third-party font, it's no problem, but you'll have to provide end-users with the font type to install.

[+Eagle114th]

2 hours ago, Menrva said:

Be careful about using custom fonts; you have to make sure that such font type does exist on the OS of end-users. This is why the stock game simply uses Arial, it's one of a series of basic fonts always includes with Windows.

If you plan to use a third-party font, it's no problem, but you'll have to provide end-users with the font type to install.

Noted.  That's the plan.  I will try to keep it simple as possible for installing SF2 new menu / GUI mod. 

[Wilches]

Hey pal, in my opinion, your single mission screen looks too much simple and dull when comparing with the others. Almost default. You have skill to make it better.

[+Eagle114th]

28 minutes ago, Wilches said:

Hey pal, in my opinion, your single mission screen looks too much simple and dull when comparing with the others. Almost default. You have skill to make it better.

Don't worry. It was only an experiment for new font.  I am using a new font (text) for my actual new menu / gui.  As soon I am done with single player, I'll post the picture. 

Thank you for believing in my talents.  That cheers me even more!  :)

Edited April 28, 2021 by Eagle114th

[+Eagle114th]

Hello everyone, here is my new single mission screen. It is still work in progress (WIP).  I am currently trying to get my new designed .tga icons / shapes working in SF2. I posted a question in another thread about .tga files.

For now, here is screenshots, I am still re-designing the clipboard and texts on it. For now, all main buttons (except scrollbar with new custom triangle shape.  I am using a default SF2  arrow for now. As soon I finally get .tga files working, I'll replace default icons / shapes with a new one.)

 

 

Edited April 28, 2021 by Eagle114th

[Wilches]

This´s what I meant! Brilliant!!!!

[+Eagle114th]

I have the updates for everyone:

Everything looks good so far.  For now, since I am unable to make my own .tga icon / shapes for now (I posted in another thread about it.  At once when I finally can make my own .tga, I'll replace SF2 with new one. 

 

At single mission screen, I managed to switch default SF2's icon so it is visible on clipboard paper's background.  Everything looks good so far.

 

The default hanger screen is now completed too.  I have a lot of works to do since I need to apply a new hangar screen on all SF2's planes.  

The next step is the loadout screen.

Edited April 29, 2021 by Eagle114th

[Wilches]

Just an idea. You can replace the inside hangar view with some real ones like this

or some others. 

[+Wrench]

with or without picnic tables??

[Wilches]

Sh%T!!! I didn´t notice that!!! It´s just for an example. You brat!!!

[Wilches]

BTW, a pitcher of Bud Light and two corns in a cob would be fine!

[+Eagle114th]

17 hours ago, Wilches said:

Just an idea. You can replace the inside hangar view with some real ones like this

or some others. 

Thank you for the ideas!  What I am going to do, which will make it easy for anyone to convert their custom hangar pictures to work with the new SF2 menu:

I am going to create a template (UI).  So that way, when people use any picture, can use my template to apply the UI on top of it then save it.  However, since new SF2 Menu is designed in 1920 x 1080, so it must be saved in that resolution for now.

Edited April 30, 2021 by Eagle114th

[+Eagle114th]

15 hours ago, Wrench said:

with or without picnic tables??

LOLOLOL!!! That is good one!  You gave me a good laugh. 
 

[+Eagle114th]

Hello everyone, I have the new updates about the new LOADOUT screen:

Not only I used a new font, I also changed the color.  That way, with the quick glance, you could grasp the different elements on the screen quickly.  

 

I also changed the color of texts when you interface with the texts.

 

Even the re-sized / re-located SF2 icon (System menu) works well!

[+Eagle114th]

UPDATE: I just realized I forgot to update 'AMMO' list, I fixed it.