Hofugir Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 SpicaIt is called celestials, got some info on this and that about well.. celestials(Otherwise known as planets, moons etc) Forgot the actual class name or whatever since my memory sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinZac Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I wonder, when all the code is done and the new Bogy's floating around everyone's Mun's... how many crappy retextures are going to be on Spaceport?But no, this sounds very exciting. Not as exciting as new official planets, but interesting nonetheless. I think there's something dark and ominous orbiting between Tylo and Laythe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftokinito Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 HOLY COW THIS IS AMAZING!!!Mind showing us how did you do it? :VI'd really like to mess around with the concept before you get to the point you like it enough for a release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th3shameless Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 would adding an atmosphere be possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astronutkhillips Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) You would think that after making a whole freaking planet making the map would be easy. But it turns out nothing in the Kerbal universe is easy. Having a good scaled version of the planet turns out to be a very crucial element. Even in the regular space view those scaled planets are used to fill in the blanks behind the high detail view. Very clever! But also very hard to replicate in a plugin. But progress is being made. Here are a few fun shots I made while trying to fix the map issue. I needed an easy to see, high contrast planet for debugging. So I plugged in some crazy color values and Joker was born. More screens from the first (evar!) landing on Joker here:http://imgur.com/a/jCoLgHe is in the same orbit as Bogy at the moment. But I am going to put him into wildly eccentric orbit around Kerbin to help figure out the map LOD issues. He is apt named as he has already proved to be a pain in the ass. I look forward to eventually deorbiting him into the sun. Edited June 21, 2013 by astronutkhillips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotius Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Astonishing Though it does look...toxic. Did you figured out how to add atmospheres? Green fog hovering near the surface would be a nice touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astronutkhillips Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) Yup, the atmosphere is very thin but it its 99.8 nitrous oxide. Edited June 21, 2013 by astronutkhillips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenan Smith Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Omgiwantonesoobadgiveittoomenow!!!!: :d:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skykooler Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 This looks great! Is the first image in the map view? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 "Impressive. They can make planets." -- Maltz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Shifty Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 So I plugged in some crazy color values and Joker was born. "Ah! Now that's good work! . . . You give it all such a glow! I don't know if it's art, but I like it!"- The Joker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkthespy Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 when you guys are done, could you make a universal plugin that allows any mod dev to use that plugin, to make more planets, like Romfarers lazor plugin for robotic arms, or Mechjebs module. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHO Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 You would think that after making a whole freaking planet making the map would be easy. But it turns out nothing in the Kerbal universe is easy. Having a good scaled version of the planet turns out to be a very crucial element. Even in the regular space view those scaled planets are used to fill in the blanks behind the high detail view. Very clever! But also very hard to replicate in a plugin. But progress is being made. Here are a few fun shots I made while trying to fix the map issue. I needed an easy to see, high contrast planet for debugging. So I plugged in some crazy color values and Joker was born. More screens from the first (evar!) landing on Joker here:http://imgur.com/a/jCoLgHe is in the same orbit as Bogy at the moment. But I am going to put him into wildly eccentric orbit around Kerbin to help figure out the map LOD issues. He is apt named as he has already proved to be a pain in the ass. I look forward to eventually deorbiting him into the sun.Wooooowwww! I must say I tried this a while back. I got a model and everything but I couldn't get it to go into ksp so I just gave up after that. Keep up the good work! You have succeeded where I have failed. But please tell me, how did you do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftokinito Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Wooooowwww! I must say I tried this a while back. I got a model and everything but I couldn't get it to go into ksp so I just gave up after that. Keep up the good work! You have succeeded where I have failed. But please tell me, how did you do it?Yeah, I would love to see how did you manage to get it working.A github repository would be really appreciated so we can see your awesome work as you evolve it and it would also allow otehr devs to learn how to edit core parts of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulletrhli Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 IF he put up a source, people would steal it before it was completed. So I understand why he is waiting, but, still wish we could see a glimpse of how it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekan1k Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 WOW.I want this mod so badly..... Have you figured out atmosphere yet? Including water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftokinito Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) IF he put up a source, people would steal it before it was completed. So I understand why he is waiting, but, still wish we could see a glimpse of how it's done.He has to post the source code when he releases it anyway.And, if someone steals it, just call a mod.He can also benefit from help other people from the community.Code suggestions, ideas, snippets, etcIMO, the advantages are way more than the disadvantages. Edited June 21, 2013 by aftokinito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrbitusII Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Awesome! Can't wait for this mod to be released, it'll definitely get developer attention (and it probably is! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhnifong Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Goooooood luck! and please publish everything you learn, the more documentation the better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHO Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Goooooood luck! and please publish everything you learn, the more documentation the betterI second this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCanadianVendingMachine Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Wow, if modders start putting up planets, they can make new interstellar locations. New Galaxies eventually, and implementing the Telescope I think Squad wants to add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazingAngel665 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 It would be amazing if modders could put out planets. Please, prettty please please please teach us your wisdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobT11 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Subscribed to this. I'm really looking forward to seeing what sort of progress you make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirligig Girl Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) Bogy/Joker is effing awesome. Screw that map view, so what if you can only see it in regular view. It adds DIFFICULTY! But in all seriousness, I hope you figure out the answer to the problem. Edited June 22, 2013 by GregroxMun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTClaydohman Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I think a black hole would be pretty neat to make and play around with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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