New hull block type

[Ramses444]

Ok, Ive just found out about tetra and penta hull blocks. This made me to remake lots of parts on my ship that I am currently building. And Ive just found out part where tetra block doesnt cut it. Ive draw a little picture to explain the problem. Its not that much important as tetra and penta blocks but still. Why not?

One possible problem with this kind of block is that is not completely symmetrical like the other blocks. And for different angles you would need probably a mirror one. That shouldnt be a problem if all angles and rotations are implemented to the browser or just implement a button that switch the block to a mirror one.

 

[Criss]

You know what MIGHT solve your problem. Learn the 45 on 45 trick with corner blocks. Wedge, then block, then another wedge creating a 45 degree angle 3 blocks thick. Then use corners to make the edge of that 45 degree structure a 45 degree going in the perpendicular direction.

Here is an illustration.

Can't say this is what you want but it seems like it is. I see people use it all the time.

 

[молоток]

listen to the man! I had to learn this lesson myself with fighter wings.

 

[blurb357]

same, great trick with #wingybits

 

[Ramses444]

You know what MIGHT solve your problem. Learn the 45 on 45 trick with corner blocks. Wedge, then block, then another wedge creating a 45 degree angle 3 blocks thick. Then use corners to make the edge of that 45 degree structure a 45 degree going in the perpendicular direction.

Here is an illustration.

Can't say this is what you want but it seems like it is. I see people use it all the time.

Nope this isnt what I want. I wanted block that is sloped in top view and left or right. But whatever...

 

[Mariux]

As one person said on the old forums, "This is a game, not a high-poly 3D modelling program".

 

[Glutton]

While I wouldn't mind ANY new blocks for building (shape, decoration, ect) I wouldn't be devastated if we did not get this block. Either way works for me

 

[Criss]

They aren't likely to add in every shape as they would have to do it for every single color and hull type currently.

 

[jayman38]

Ah, it took me a while. But I get it: basically a variation on the Tetra where one of the edges along each angled face is running in a cardinal direction. Detailed modellers are also hopeful that we might one day get a twisted edge piece, where the line edge on one side is perpendicular to the line edge on the opposite side. Similar in concept to this shape.

 

[jstenholt]

I think we can all agree that this is one for the back burner.

 

[Blakpik]

You know what MIGHT solve your problem. Learn the 45 on 45 trick with corner blocks. Wedge, then block, then another wedge creating a 45 degree angle 3 blocks thick. Then use corners to make the edge of that 45 degree structure a 45 degree going in the perpendicular direction.

Here is an illustration.

Can't say this is what you want but it seems like it is. I see people use it all the time.

Can you explain this to me or send a link to a tutorial I'm having issues finding one. Thanks.

 

[Criss]

Can you explain this to me or send a link to a tutorial I'm having issues finding one. Thanks.

Look at the first image here:
http://starmadedock.net/content/sfw-rook.1507/

Look at the wings. You will see corners on the wings, It should be easy to see individual ones because of lighting glitches. That is the 45 on 45 trick. It must be 3 blocks thick, a wedge, a block or empty space, then the other wedge. It creates the 45 degree angle of the wing. Then you use corners to make a smooth 45 degree slant in the parallel direction.

 

[Blakpik]

Look at the first image here:
http://starmadedock.net/content/sfw-rook.1507/

Look at the wings. You will see corners on the wings, It should be easy to see individual ones because of lighting glitches. That is the 45 on 45 trick. It must be 3 blocks thick, a wedge, a block or empty space, then the other wedge. It creates the 45 degree angle of the wing. Then you use corners to make a smooth 45 degree slant in the parallel direction.

This looks like sorcery.