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    That's...mildly concerning. I'll look into it tomorrow. I tested the atmosphere multiple times on my setup as clean as I could, but I guess I'm still missing something.
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    oh no, not again.... Are you using Scatterer, and if so, what version? I thought I fixed this, but maybe I missed a version or something. Thanks for letting me know! EDIT: Yup, a new version of Scatterer came out and broke Frontier's atmosphere again. The patch is out now on SpaceDock
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    These days, learning how to make custom planets is (unfortunately) extremely difficult. I too had trouble finding up-to-date tutorials, but there are still plenty of resources that you can use for reference on your planet-making journey. https://kopernicus.github.io/wiki/ The Kopernicus Wiki is your best friend when it comes to understanding how to use configs and what all the variables mean. https://tangrams.github.io/heightmapper/ This is like Google Earth, but it's a height map. Do you ever wonder how planet pack authors make their planets look so realistic? They copy and paste exported sections of Earth's height map and combine them into something unique. (Video--see spoiler box) ^ This video is a good example of how you should use Tangram to make a height map (Gameslinx uses nebula as his height map. Trust me, stick with Tangram exports). It also gives some insight into how to create a config and render a planet in-game. GIMP and Paint.net These are free photo manipulation software. I used them to create my planet pack, and I recommend you do the same. Use GIMP to create your height maps and color maps. Notepad++ Use this for writing and saving your configs. Other people's planet packs Nothing helps you learn better than messing around with the configs and textures of an existing planet pack. Just remember, this would only be for learning. Publish only what is purely your own content (no major derivatives). The Kopernicus Discord Here, you can find all the best modders and ask for help. As far as I've seen, everyone is very willing to give you a hand and provide crucial feedback on your work. (KSP forum--see spoiler box) ^ This forum has a bunch of tutorials related to planet texturing (including how to eliminate polar seams). If you have any further questions, feel free to message me using the forums. Good luck!
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    I am a complete beginner to making custom EVE content, and I want to use clouds to enhance my planet pack Precursors. I've been looking for a step-by-step tutorial on how to make an EVE cloud map for a long time, but I haven't been able to find anything. Every custom texture I've tried to make fails to load in-game. How do I make a cloud texture for use with EVE? What file type should I use? Do I need to use alpha channels? How exactly do I do that? Is this process supposed to be really easy? Where are some additional resources I can look at? I'm very stumped and frustrated. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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    Thanks. For Mike, I see two major issues, although they might not be the source of the terrain squares you reported. The "Biomes" section should be inside of "Properties" The Normal Map should be .png (use KittopiaTech to generate it for you, then copy the file from the KittopiaTech folder into your mod map folder) As for the gas giant, the Normal Map not being .png is likely why the lighting is all messed up. The logs should be found in a folder inside the "Kerbal Space Program" folder.
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    The issue is likely with one of the textures (color map or height map). I recommend checking the Kopernicus logs to see if any exceptions occurred during the planet loading process. If you want to put the logs and config in a spoiler box here, I’ll take a look for you. Good luck!
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    In the recent KSP 2 video Interstellar Travel, one of the developers mentions how each star in the sky is simulated. The skybox in the pre-alpha footage looks absolutely stunning with hundreds of shimmering stars and nebula. This poses a few questions: Does the skybox change as you travel between star systems? If so, does the skybox slowly switch to another, or do the stars themselves actually move? Is it technically possible to fly to every star in the sky (even if there is no solar system associated with it? I hope the first two questions are true. It would be so cool to see constellations from the Kerbolar System morph into new ones as you travel to far-off worlds. Green background (Kerbolar System) Red/brown background (unknown system)
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    After months of hard work.... Version 1.3 is released! MOAR PLACES TO GO With this update comes a tremendous amount of content. Gather your Kerbals and ready your ships: the Ignotum System has expanded! -Added 2 new outer planets -Added a new inner planet -Added 3 new moons -Loads of new science -More lore -New splash screens and loading tips -Minor improvements -Honestly, this thing has been in development so long that I can't remember everything I've implemented SCREENSHOTS
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    Hello everyone, I've been trying to update the Precursors Planet Pack, but a few seconds into the uploading process, SpaceDock tells me I'm missing something and stops everything. I have never had this issue before, and I am very confused as to how to fix it. The zip file I am trying to upload is 0.5 G. All the fields are filled out, so I'm assuming I have to reduce the file size. Can anyone offer me advice on what to do? Thanks! EDIT: RESOLVED
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    I do know what the coordinates are used for. I'll give their purpose away in the spoiler box, but if you want to speculate yourself, here's a hint: they might not be your traditional coordinate system.
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    Here are some things I saw in the new video that I didn’t see in the repository. It’s possible that they are in there, and I just missed them. NEW BACKGROUND CLEAR SHOT OF KERBIN GURDAMMA? OVIN? DUNA? SOLAR SYSTEM WITH GURDAMMA IN IT?
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    The repository is in desperate need of an update with the recent KSP 2 video. There were so, so many new celestial bodies, graphics, and more shown off in that video!
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    KSP 2 in KSP 1…this is absolutely incredible work! Hopefully development is going well.
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    TEASER FOR THE UPCOMING UPDATE
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    Behold, the impossible choice.
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    The thread for Precursors has been quiet for a long time. However, know I am still adding more to the mod! I have been working on two things: a brand new content update and a *special surprise*. Hopefully I can get both out sometime in the next two weeks! Precursors has been in development for about a year and a half. Since its initial release, the mod has come a long way. The roadmap for the future includes attention to the outer solar system and visual mod support. If I can get Scatterer to cooperate, an interstellar patch might also be released (no promises). This roadmap is subject to change.
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    I'm hoping that the devs' silence on Fridays is them working on a release trailer. That would certainly be worth the wait!
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    Maybe I spoke too soon. Version 1.2 is released! POLISHING UPDATE 2 -Fixed the shiny surfaces issue (YAY!) -Added Char, a moon of Fracture -Added a new biome to Fracture -Added polar caps to Silence -Added more science -Added new loading screens -Reduced the yellow tint of the snow on Silence -Adjusted the color of Tension's terrain -Increased the PQS tiling on some celestial bodies -Changed some celestial bodies' initial rotation -Celestial body description tweaks -Minor Scatterer tweaks -Minor config tweaks I know I said I was done with this mod, but I realized something: why work on a new project when I can continue maxing out the quality of this one? As you can see, this update is huge. Have fun, everyone! V1.2 screenshots (SPOILERS) (There are lots of screenshots )
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    Version 1.1.1 is released! SCATTERER UPDATE -Precursors is now compatible with the most recent version of Scatterer (0.0829) -Atmosphere colors restored -Enhanced atmosphere effects -Adjusted the size of Solus to be more realistic -Fixed the lack of color contrast on Silence's surface -Celestial body description tweaks -Minor config adjustments ....also, a new moon may or may not be added with the next update
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    This is because atmospheres work differently in the most recent version of Scatterer. I am updating Precursors as I write this reply. Soon, all the atmosphere colors will be restored with the latest version of Scatterer.
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    I make an equirectangular cloud map (transparent background, opaque white pixels for clouds) and try to use it with EVE. When I open KSP, my map doesn’t show up in game. All the default EVE maps work, but not mine. I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. And I can’t find good documentation on how to create custom cloud maps for use with EVE or how to implement them properly into the game.
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    @Poodmund I have been looking for a tutorial on how to make an EVE cloud map for quite some time. EVE runs fine on my computer, but all of my attempts at a cloud map refuse to work. Do you (and other forum members) know of any resources I can check out? Also, could a tutorial be added to this repository? Thanks so much!
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    I just added a system layout to the first post. It isn't the poster I mentioned making (currently figuring that out), but it's a good stand in.
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    Hmm, I'll look into those other planet packs you mentioned and see what they've done. I always just assumed that Kerbol was realistically scaled down just like Kerbin. Thanks!
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