Logic block change

[Al Mac Dady]

I'd like the logic blocks to be smaller so you can build realistic consoles for ships and vehicles rather than having to put together systems that only a giant can operate or that take up most of a small space. If that is possible please consider it.

 

[TheOmega]

It has been suggested before to change the size of blocks. It has been rejected before also.

 

[Al Mac Dady]

This is only a certain set of blocks that is rather inconvenient at a meter in cubic dimension. I was one of the guy who suggested reducing the size of all blocks. I'm offering a compromise here. I won't bother them about scale any more if they reduce the size of those cumbersome logic blocks. They take up most of the room in a small ship.

 

[TheOmega]

Then don't use logic computers on a small ship. Or rail contraptions for that matter. Or much of an interior.

 

[shadowulf]

I agree, logic is cumbersome, but I highly doubt it will get changed in the near future, and if it is, it most likely will not be changing the size of a single set of blocks. Just don't use logic in small ships, or figure out how to make smaller circuits.

 

[Titansmasher]

It isnt possible to reduce the size of one block, as everything is based around the same block model system. To get smaller blocks, you would have to reduce the size of all blocks and then make every other block be comprised of multiple blocks. e.g. have them be made out of 9x9x9 smaller cubes. this woudl just cause performance issues :P

 

[BDLS]

I wouldn't ever count on getting smaller blocks until big-time modding becomes a thing. A really cool guy made this thread which you might find interesting: http://starmadedock.net/threads/grid-based-logic-computer-system.7943/

Saying things like "just don't have logic circuits on small ships" is silly.

 

[Pacific_Jim]

The grid block is a nice idea. I could also go for Scriptable computers.

 

[alterintel]

What about a circuit board block that could have multiple logic blocks inside?

 

[Al Mac Dady]

Here's an idea have a console block that could assume the responsibility of any or all of the logic blocks instead of the cumbersome array having to be used at all times. Just an idea to put water on the fire I just started. Good discussion. Keep the ideas flowing guy. How else could we make the logic system more compact without building large logic matrices? The size suggestion was to get the conversation started.

 

[Pacific_Jim]

The grid idea or circuit board would pretty much solve that issue.