Author Topic: Future version of DGIII (Read 33314 times)

Matt P. · 10 August 2004, 00:45:50

Dan, is there any chance in a future version that we could be able to change the Isp of the DGIII (or DGIV, V, or
whatever). It would be very cool to be able to make changes to the Isp, thrust values, and / or maximum fuel mass.

Shirson · Reply #1 - 10 August 2004, 07:29:06

Hm...
If you change fuel setting in DG3config, you change Isp, not mass of fuel.
Am i right?

McBrain · Reply #2 - 10 August 2004, 08:26:53

DocHoliday · Reply #3 - 10 August 2004, 08:27:11

Yup, that sounds aboutu right. If dan were to make it possible to enter a custom value, instead of a fixed drop down,
that would do the trick.

Shirson · Reply #4 - 10 August 2004, 09:21:20

Ehhh...
I'm dreaming about script for DG-x. For create multi-ships mission and storyline.

For example:
Scenario "Outpost". You de-burn, start descent.... and on 176 sec fuel tank start a leak...
Or in "Bad day" you take off normaly and on 4000m left engine malfunction...

DocHoliday · Reply #5 - 10 August 2004, 09:41:53

With the new orbitersound and a bit of imagination, that will be quite possible

Of course, you will have to turn off
the engine yourself

Shirson · Reply #6 - 10 August 2004, 09:48:04

With a lot bit of imagination, I no need Orbiter whole...

reekchaa · Reply #7 - 10 August 2004, 10:19:28

Man, that kinda scripting for DG-4 scenarios would be Quite sweet (if possible). Mission starts out simple, gets more
and more difficult (but still manageable) with error code directions, textmessages from your mom (or HQ), and
software upgrades, of course. With dozens of scenario or error triggers, It could play out scarrier than Doom3 by
the end, with Deeply engrossing story-lines!

(...but still ending up with sexy results)

DocHoliday · Reply #8 - 10 August 2004, 10:57:31

Yup, you could also recreate all kind of situations from movies. Aliens, 2001, st, sw, etc..

If you couple it with multiplayer, imagine attack on the Death star?

))

*shivers*

reekchaa · Reply #9 - 10 August 2004, 11:06:29

MMMmmm... Shiver indeed! And just think of all the possible... Sexy Results.

Loraine Horn... meet Loraine Hornier.

Shirson · Reply #10 - 10 August 2004, 11:11:35

Multi-ships <> multiplayer

DocHoliday · Reply #11 - 10 August 2004, 11:25:39

Quote

Loraine Horn... meet Loraine Hornier.

Heheheheh, NIIICE

I like the stupid grin on the guy's face. He looks like a peasant from Warcraft III

Krytom · Reply #12 - 10 August 2004, 11:29:25

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Shirson wrote:
Multi-ships &lt&gt multiplayer

With that you could do an intercept and capture mission with 2 DGIIIs (DGIVs) controlled by one person each. The fun would be
trying to avoid being captured by the enemy crew by going into eccentric orbits and the like. Darn, that mission would be
difficult.

What would be very cool is having other vehicles/objects that are compatable with the DGIII MMUs, like moon buggies or
buildings that they can enter and take over. That would make a 'capture the base' mission oh so decent.

DocHoliday · Reply #13 - 10 August 2004, 11:34:38

Have any of you tried the Red Shift MFD? It has GREAT potential but I never took the time to program a good mission.
As far as I remember it CAN guide multiple ships independantly. Beats stationary "stranded" DG-III's..

Imagine: The DG that just took off on autopilot is rigged with a bomb. Get a defusion team on it BEFORE it docks the
ISS. Good luck, Hudson Hawk

freespace2dotcom · Reply #14 - 10 August 2004, 11:47:02

Maybe we can wind up porting celestia to work in orbiter.

Who knows? the possiblilties are endless.

Atom · Reply #15 - 10 August 2004, 15:17:21

The possobilites are endless, if you can get Orbiter to run properly. Even with a fresh install it CTDs. Ah well. Hopefully
the next the next version will work better. Oh and I'm not looking fo sympathy (much), I was thinking do any of you guys have
any ideas on fixing this anoying little problem. Help will be appreciated. Thanks.

DocHoliday · Reply #16 - 10 August 2004, 15:19:42

Hm, it's been a while since it CTDd on me. When does it happen?

Atom · Reply #17 - 10 August 2004, 15:24:33

Most of the time. Especially on the fresh install. It has nothing on it except Orbiter, Orbiter Sound and the DGIII. It
didn't tend to do it as much with the old install with all the add-ons on. Last time it did it I was just coming into orbit
using the DGIII on autopilot. That is one reason for my lack of posting. But I will fiddle with the settings a little. See
what happens.

DocHoliday · Reply #18 - 10 August 2004, 15:30:36

Check the Orbiter's error log. It's probably the graphics... Worse, there could bo something wrong with your
hardware. Maybe RAM is dying or there is an intercompatibility (HD-controller).

Atom · Reply #19 - 11 August 2004, 01:08:27

I fixed it, I fiddled a bit with the video card settings. It was set to the wrong one or something. Thanks Doc.

freespace2dotcom · Reply #20 - 11 August 2004, 08:15:16

Hehe.

My brain doesn't work. I have to write an english paper. (for a class in a tech school, if you can believe it.)

anyway, I'm trying to write the paper, and all of a sudden my brain CTS. (crashes to subconscious)

I tried tinkering with it's settings, alas. Nothing helps..

Any recomendations, doc?

DocHoliday · Reply #21 - 11 August 2004, 08:26:59

Sleep?

freespace2dotcom · Reply #22 - 11 August 2004, 08:37:16

That's what you do when you're tired. I just daydream and post to forums instead of writing my assignment.....

DocHoliday · Reply #23 - 11 August 2004, 08:45:14

That is becoz of sleep deprivation. Unable to concentrate, too tired to sleep. You have to break the circle.

"Reboot your operating system and try again" - MS Support

freespace2dotcom · Reply #24 - 11 August 2004, 08:48:23

Hehe. I only woke up an hour and a half or so ago, at about midnight. It's about 1:40 now.

I can't sleep after being awake for only that long!

Author Topic: Future version of DGIII (Read 33314 times)

Matt P.