frizzank Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 A PSA from another modeler....It may seem odd, but most of the time mods are not created for sole purpose of expanding content in the KSP community. They are created by the modders because they themselves see a need for them, or think it would be a fun project. They choose to share them with the community, partly because of pride, and the rest is a sense of kindness and sharing of their hard work.The main point here is it's not your project. You didn't put in the hours or the craftsmanship and skill it took to create it. You just scream "I WANT GIVE ME NOW" and it does not help the process. It just makes them more frustrated with it and less likely to finish.If you feel the need to comment because you want it released, give praise not demands, and let it go at that....Great job keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helldiver Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Alright guys my sincere apologies for the disappearance.I was out of town for the holidays (I live in Cali, was down in Florida). When I got back I got swamped with work and a family trip. Figured I'd hear from ZRM since then but looks like we may have lost him It's alright, no harm no foul. Folks just sometimes lose interest or get busy with other stuff.-I still have all resources. Including the FBXs with most of the KSP specific fixes ZRM recommended. It's all triple backed up (on an SSD, a USB Flash, and two HDDs).-Everything is hierarchied and pretty much ready.What would have to be done:-The entire import process (from FBX->Unity->KSP)-Any missing shader (normal map, specular, glow if needed?)-Any plugin to get the engines functional and the shuttle flying appropriately. -Integration of the Multi-function displays (which ever we decide to use).I'll send some messages out to see if any of the modders with experience in this would like to team up with me.Anyhow, this isn't dead. It's just sitting there like an old engine block getting weathered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasBananenbrot Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 That is great to here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanKell Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 helldiver, good to hear from you and don't worry about the nattering nabobs of negativism :]Can't help you with much of that, but if you still want to use RealFuels I can bang out a config for you. Also, re: engines, sounds like dtobi would be the person to talk to there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOARdV Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 -Integration of the Multi-function displays (which ever we decide to use).I'll put in a plug for RasterPropMonitor, and not just because I work on it. There's a lot of flexibility with what it can do, and the looks you can achieve, ranging from the digital glass cockpit of the ALCOR lander to some stock-looking (but functional!) designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helldiver Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 RasterPropMonitor I think someone suggested earlier. Going to go with off the shelf stuff as much as I can. Again, this will be up to the programmer to decide what's the most convenient and time effective measure. Don't want to get bogged down programming something from scratch again since I think that may have been what fizzled ZRM. It's just strange since he was done pretty much. I mean the shuttle was flying perfectly. Had a bit of a buggy launch but I chalk that up to the instruments being shut down. This is so mysterious.Not going to announce who I sent messages to out of respect for other modders and it may be a couple days until one of them gets back to me who is available and willing to take on the project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voidryder Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Helldiver, sorry about ZRM, but RL happens. And you don't owe any apologies for the amount of time this project has taken. Give frizzank's, NathanKell's and other supporters' post a good read. This is your mod and you control when it gets released or ever gets released. I for one am looking forward to it and will patiently wait until you roll her out of the VAB atop her booster in all her glory. Till then, keep flyin' straight and true Bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 -Any plugin to get the engines functional and the shuttle flying appropriately. -Integration of the Multi-function displays (which ever we decide to use).For the engines, check out Dtobi's Space Shuttle Engines mod. It's a great gimbal control plugin, it does precisely what you want. For MFDs, there's of course RasterProp monitor, the best MFD plugin in existence. It's good enough for BobCat, so this mod can use it, too. Hopefully you'll find an Unity expert to help you with conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tygoo7 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 That is great to hear helldiver! I can't wait to use this, but I am not rushing you. Just please take your time on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sochin Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Alright guys my sincere apologies for the disappearance.I was out of town for the holidays (I live in Cali, was down in Florida). When I got back I got swamped with work and a family trip. Figured I'd hear from ZRM since then but looks like we may have lost him It's alright, no harm no foul. Folks just sometimes lose interest or get busy with other stuff.-I still have all resources. Including the FBXs with most of the KSP specific fixes ZRM recommended. It's all triple backed up (on an SSD, a USB Flash, and two HDDs).-Everything is hierarchied and pretty much ready.What would have to be done:-The entire import process (from FBX->Unity->KSP)-Any missing shader (normal map, specular, glow if needed?)-Any plugin to get the engines functional and the shuttle flying appropriately. -Integration of the Multi-function displays (which ever we decide to use).I'll send some messages out to see if any of the modders with experience in this would like to team up with me.Anyhow, this isn't dead. It's just sitting there like an old engine block getting weathered. Engage to the point englishman mode, 'thank f*** for that'. With the impending rerelease of the CSS Shuttle all my shuttle needs should be covered. BIG THUMBS UP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FellipeC Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 -Any plugin to get the engines functional and the shuttle flying appropriately. I would say that this thread might help you with this issue http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/55985-0-23-06-Jan-Space-Shuttle-Engines-V0-9-3-Smart-Part-Update-and-Fixes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeTIos Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 YES! yesyesyesyes./disable child mode.I really suggest using RasterPropMonitor for the MFDs. For the engines, just give them a big gimbal range and SAS will do the rest for you (I think so at least). I wonder if it's possible to make pitch gimbal stronger than yaw gimbal? /enable child mode*runs away screaming yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MildMicah Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 AetIos, Your distant shouts through font size made me laugh. On other notes. This is probably going to replace B9 aerospace for me... I'm fed up with it. Plus This is all I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebs_in_tha_house Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 i cant wait for this to come out..... when is it coming out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasmic Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Alright guys my sincere apologies for the disappearance.There is nothing for you to apologize for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thesonicgalaxy Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 i cant wait for this to come out..... when is it coming out?This is a joke right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaverickSawyer Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 i cant wait for this to come out..... when is it coming out?Uhm... when it's ready. Some Tuesday in October looks promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathsoul097 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Oh I dont know sawyer, looks like it could be any time from now unto infinity as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helldiver Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 While I get a hold of a modder willing to take over, I decided to fix the panel visibility issue. It is now a lot more compact and visibility is improved by about 45%.Comparison:and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluelessModeler Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Great news Helldiver!!! Good luck, take your time and do it right! I'm learning a lot trying to rebuild the CSS. It's not as easy as I thought it was going to be! Let me know if I can help out some way!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodedarche0 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Guys lets just go with the BobCat style for deciding on a release date: Soonâ„¢ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 i cant wait for this to come out..... when is it coming out?Guys lets just go with the BobCat style for deciding on a release date: Soonâ„¢Thanks to that earlier inquiry, it's now Soonâ„¢+1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyze Of J Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I am very happy with seeing dev photos for the mod, reassures me that you guys are still at it, fantastic work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisarmingBaton5 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I am very happy with seeing dev photos for the mod, reassures me that you guys are still at it, fantastic work!*Guyhelldiver, if you really can't find anything soon, would you consider RPM for a placeholder MFD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helldiver Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 RPM is the MFD we'll be using. It fits the KSO like a glove.The KSO already had support for RPM I believe. Just a matter of getting feedback from Nazari as to what has to be adjusted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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