[Modding support] Civilian kerbals (note to SQUAD)

[Enceos]

Currently there's no mod which can replace Kerbal models hence we're limited to retexturing or covering the bulky rounded spacesuits if we want some diversity. There are civilian kerbals models all around the spacecenter, would be nice if SQUAD opened the access to these models to the modding community. The access to these models would bring a new era to comics writers and movie makers and spark more storytelling and creativity. In reality we only need one or two models to start tailoring new outfit textures. One little thing I noticed: there are no civilian females currently... which might require some work from the person appointed to kerbal animation in SQUAD.

More digital fanmade content will bring more publicity for the game, which in turn gives more income to the SQUAD. A trivial thing that's good financially.

Side note: the current set of civilians would look good and fun in place of the generic models for tourists since they can't EVA anyway.

Second thought: It might be that current civilian models have completely different skeletons and are not tied to player contollable animations. I still have high hopes.

Edited April 13, 2016 by Enceos

[SpaceplaneAddict]

Supported by the Spaceplabe Freak with all of his...

 

 

*Determination.

[klgraham1013]

Open up as much as possible to the modders.  That's what I say.

[monstah]

Tangential, but Texture Replacer allows you to remove the helmet when in an breathable atmosphere. Might be the same model, but at least the bulky round head is gone  

[Enceos]

18 hours ago, monstah said:

Tangential, but Texture Replacer allows you to remove the helmet when in an breathable atmosphere. Might be the same model, but at least the bulky round head is gone  

Well, you opened my eyes sir. Nvm, thanks for the bump )

[legoclone09]

Why not have two Kerbal models, one with a helmet and one without a helmet/mounting. So it doesn't have the big round thing they put the helmets on, then we can go wild after that.

[Enceos]

16 hours ago, legoclone09 said:

Why not have two Kerbal models, one with a helmet and one without a helmet/mounting. So it doesn't have the big round thing they put the helmets on, then we can go wild after that.

It is very easy to remove the helmet and it has been done already by several mods. The size of the helmet is not the problem since it is removable. The size and the shape of the spacesuit itself is an issue for texturers. You just can't paint a shirt over it, it will still look like a painted spacesuit no matter your efforts. We need thin models with civilian clothes to breathe new life into the fanmade content.

Edited April 13, 2016 by Enceos