- Author DeepspaceMechanic
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DeepspaceMechanic
Thanks very much, I'm happy to hear that you like it. Although I would say that it wasn't exactly that crazy of an idea to build something like this in StarMade, since I was inspired by other similarly complex (and some much more complex) robot projects that came before this one :)
DeepspaceMechanic
Thank you, I'm happy to hear that you like this little mech I made!
The jetpack does indeed have exposed thruster blocks at several places, but since the whole thing is oriented downwards, and since the plume mechanic works with exposed thrusters oriented backwards, the plumes generated by the jetpack are totally wrong (but there's a very easy possible fix for this, which I will include in the next update).
I like your forcefield thruster plume suggestion, very clever idea. I like working with forcefields, imitating electric sparks or holograms - might as well try to create some good old cutting torch-like blue flames with them. Basing it on the power level would probably be the best way to do it, I agree. When I'll eventually add this feature, I'll have to include a hotbar-activated flying body posture as well, to make it have a more natural look when flying around.
Thanks again for the review, I appreciate it! :)
The jetpack does indeed have exposed thruster blocks at several places, but since the whole thing is oriented downwards, and since the plume mechanic works with exposed thrusters oriented backwards, the plumes generated by the jetpack are totally wrong (but there's a very easy possible fix for this, which I will include in the next update).
I like your forcefield thruster plume suggestion, very clever idea. I like working with forcefields, imitating electric sparks or holograms - might as well try to create some good old cutting torch-like blue flames with them. Basing it on the power level would probably be the best way to do it, I agree. When I'll eventually add this feature, I'll have to include a hotbar-activated flying body posture as well, to make it have a more natural look when flying around.
Thanks again for the review, I appreciate it! :)
DeepspaceMechanic
Thank you, sensei! - It is a great honor to be accepted into the clan by the Grand Master himself :D
But I wouldn't consider me competition. - Although I put myself properly on the job and am satisfied with how this 21-joint mech turned out, it's still far from the mechatronic complexity you managed to pull off so flawlessly in both of your mechs (if I'm counting correctly; I've seen and tested two of your's).
I actually started construction on my second one a mere six days ago. It will follow a style closer to that of traditional anime mechas than this skinny gray-scale samurai, and will feature one of those pilot rooms where you're basically a glued-in organic component of its mechanical body. Coming soonish.
But I wouldn't consider me competition. - Although I put myself properly on the job and am satisfied with how this 21-joint mech turned out, it's still far from the mechatronic complexity you managed to pull off so flawlessly in both of your mechs (if I'm counting correctly; I've seen and tested two of your's).
I actually started construction on my second one a mere six days ago. It will follow a style closer to that of traditional anime mechas than this skinny gray-scale samurai, and will feature one of those pilot rooms where you're basically a glued-in organic component of its mechanical body. Coming soonish.
DeepspaceMechanic
Thanks, glad it's appreciated :)