Small detail (that counts)

[Hcube]

How come there is no vent hole in the Mk16 parachute ? Is that a feature ? Can we get one ? (in 1.0.3 ?) Pretty please ? It buzzes me quite a bit

Edited June 3, 2015 by Hcube

[mythbusters844]

I agree. I think it would make it a bit more realistic. But something bugs me...

It gives me OCD

How does a small visual impairment give you a serious disorder? I'm really curious, as I'm scared I'll suffer the same thing my dad has to go through every day.

This really needs to be fixed before more people get obsessive compulsive disorder from that parachute.

Saying you're "OCD" about a small visual detail because it bugs you is like calling someone a ....... (and it got blocked out, which strengthens my case, but it's the older term for "mentally incapacitated").

Edited June 2, 2015 by mythbusters844

[waterlubber]

I agree. I think it would make it a bit more realistic. But something bugs me...

How does a small visual impairment give you a serious disorder? I'm really curious, as I'm scared I'll suffer the same thing my dad has to go through every day.

This really needs to be fixed before more people get obsessive compulsive disorder from that parachute.

Saying you're "OCD" about a small visual detail because it bugs you is like calling someone a ....... (and it got blocked out, which strengthens my case, but it's the older term for "mentally incapacitated").

I always thought it had one. As for the OCD thing, I know someone who has it. People, just use "it bugs me"

[Red Iron Crown]

Holes in parachutes are not required for successful operation. Surely there are better nits to pick?

[Hcube]

I didn't mean to offend anyone mentioning OCD, i completely understand you and agree with your point, please accept my apologies.

That vent hole though... Of course there are (sadly) way better improvements to be made *cough* memory leaks *cough*, but i'm just mentioning a weird detail that, although not important, could probably be fixed easily.

And yeah, chutes don't always need a vent hole, but since they offer stability and do not reduce drag pretty much every bowl-shaped parachute has some now. (one on top or many on the sides)

Edited June 3, 2015 by Hcube

[Claw]

The Mk16 chute is one of the older models, and is probably in need of an update. Although I have a feeling that it will stick around for nostalgia purposes. It also suffers from problems with shading (the string area turns dark grey at low altitude) and a number of weird artifacts, at least on my computer.

I do prefer the newer models myself, especially the radial mounts. I wish the parachutes came in more colors too.

Cheers,

~Claw