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    1. psteiner

      Orian Class Corvette 2015-10-21

      The Orion Class Corvette is a light exploration craft designed to be fast, agile, and still pack quite a punch. Equipped with a specialized hall effect ram-scoop, the Orion class is capable of traveling for long distances without refueling. The Orion class is also equipped with a standardized...
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      Recognized Exploration/System Bonuses and Actual Empire Building

      Well, a lot of great ideas here, let me give a few opinions on a few of them: Player to Player Civilization relations: I agree on this, mainly because it would allow for more in depth game play and multiplayer interactions Limitation of max Civ. Size: I disagree because Starmade is...
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      Recognized Exploration/System Bonuses and Actual Empire Building

      I think that we have elaborated so much on this thread with our walls of text that there is scarcely enough to talk about right now...
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      Recognized Exploration/System Bonuses and Actual Empire Building

      There are a # of blocks that are required to make most of this work Floor Block "Computer" (Think of a better name dammit): Links to all blocks that are tread-able by NPC's (blocks can not be covered by another block on top & must have 2+ empty space above). Allows for roads, floor maps, ect...
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      Recognized Exploration/System Bonuses and Actual Empire Building

      I would like to note that my "wall of text" is a very basic idea of the original idea noted in this comment and is meant to provide insight on to how those mechanics may work... Allow me to flag Dalmont, keptick, and Crusade
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      Recognized Exploration/System Bonuses and Actual Empire Building

      Come on, this can't use up more than 10,000 lines of code in various places List of random game engine related ideas and fixes: Block to spawn city (city core)? Define "house", guidelines for spawning of house Or, you design houses (come up with algorithm to define what a house is) and...
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      Greifing or Legitimate Strategy?

      Greifing is easy to avoid. Step 1: Acquire some resources to build a small fast ship with a decent jump drive. Step 2:Travel to another galaxy, preferably 2 away to decrease probability of someone finding you Step 3: Build up and prosper Step 4: Set up faction jump gates to take you close-ish...
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      Broken Warheads

      I couldn't say it better myself; personally, I believe that is a server's problem, not a game problem...
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      Broken Warheads

      As noted in this thread, warheads are used for a large variety of things other than griefing (ramming ships with a cheap torpedo ship). They can be used as the standard torpedo (torpedo launcher), but I have used them in several other ways previously. Self Destruct systems Inter ship/station...
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      Is This Normal?

      Is it? Note the long blue illumination marks on the upper and lower left of the blue light block...
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      Starmade Logic Tutorials

      Should we use these docks for larger ships now?
    12. psteiner

      Yada Corperations

      Well, this could be helpful: http://starmadedock.net/threads/how-do-you-guys-make-your-ships-look-good-and-function-well.21199/
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      how do you guys make your ships look good and function well?

      Just adding on: 3) Light stuff- Use lighting to outline important reference points. ie. thrusters, shield gen, hallways, power conduits, hangers, comm towers, etc... 4) Conform some spaces to ship shape- Have observation decks, or just any rooms with windows conform directly to the hull of the...
    14. psteiner

      TwitchCon Ticket Giveaway - Screenshot Contest!

      Because Warp Speed is Important Too
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      Broken Warheads

      Just modify the config setting on the explosive in the block behavior config file. Increase the radius and scale up astronaut damage and damage proportionately...
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      Broken Warheads

      Even if this is never fixed, you can always retrofit the weapons blocks
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      Broken Warheads

      Welll I made this torpedo launcher for capital ships..... Capital ship says, "Oh, I just got hit, I'll take care of him after the coffee break."
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      Torpedo Launcher Logic

      Simply, load a "torpedo" onto the rail line. The two activation blocks are a safeguard against accidental launching (it launches when one is on or both). This model can launch small payloads up to 200 m/s, and comes with an included energy supply. Be sure that the laser has a sufficient target...
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      The Rail show off thread!

      Rail Based Torpedo Launcher: Simply, load a "torpedo" onto the rail line. The two activation blocks are a safeguard against accidental launching (it launches when one is on or both). This model can launch small payloads up to 200 m/s, and comes with an included energy supply. Be sure that the...