Those who've tried my mod alpha may have noticed that the Missouri is parked in orbit over Manhattan. Whilst juggling the numbers for that one, for solars it seems that :
pos = x, y, z
Then, I assume, you get :
rotation = x, y, z
Can't remember, don't have my notes with me and I've got a splitting headache after rescuing a scragged win2k and a a load of files off a 40 gig hard drive with a missing MFT.
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** PROJECT ** Creating New Systems
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Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:19 pm
About coordinates : it uses a x,y,z layout. 0,0 is the center of the map, positive x values will be eastward, positive y values will be southward.
The best way to place an object is to calculate relative coordinates. I did that for a jump gate. Aligned with Newark Station on the x axis and with Trenton Outpost on the y axis.
I'm not perfectly sure of this but it seems one unit is about 80 meters in-game. 50 units would make something like 4kms.
I also think I'll make a little program which calculates trade lanes coordinates and angles but I have to see how they work first.
The best way to place an object is to calculate relative coordinates. I did that for a jump gate. Aligned with Newark Station on the x axis and with Trenton Outpost on the y axis.
I'm not perfectly sure of this but it seems one unit is about 80 meters in-game. 50 units would make something like 4kms.
I also think I'll make a little program which calculates trade lanes coordinates and angles but I have to see how they work first.
Thu Mar 13, 2003 6:08 am
beltic:
Um, MANY games MS have released have come with an editor or way to mod it. I don't see why DA would be any less likely to release info if the community keeps up at this rate.
Flight Simular
MechWarrior Series
Age of Empires
Age of Empires 2
Age of Mythology
Motocross Madness
Mech Commander 2
Dungeon Siege (HOLY CRAP...Have you seen just how modable this is?)
I'm sure there are others but this all I can think of off the top of my head based on my taste in games.
Creating New Systems:
Looks like with the info we are starting to collect, it shouldn't be too hard to generate random universes. As soon as I get a grasp on the parts and pieces (and make a system or two by hand) this is something I'll be working on.
-V
Um, MANY games MS have released have come with an editor or way to mod it. I don't see why DA would be any less likely to release info if the community keeps up at this rate.
Flight Simular
MechWarrior Series
Age of Empires
Age of Empires 2
Age of Mythology
Motocross Madness
Mech Commander 2
Dungeon Siege (HOLY CRAP...Have you seen just how modable this is?)
I'm sure there are others but this all I can think of off the top of my head based on my taste in games.
Creating New Systems:
Looks like with the info we are starting to collect, it shouldn't be too hard to generate random universes. As soon as I get a grasp on the parts and pieces (and make a system or two by hand) this is something I'll be working on.
-V
Thu Mar 13, 2003 2:58 pm
PROPOSED NEW SYSTEM:
Added:
* 1 Asteroid type base
* 1 Jump Hole to New York, Liberty (opens behind Manhattan Planet)
* 1 Jump Hole to New London, Bretonia (opens behind New London Planet)
* 1 Jump Hole to New Toyko, Kusari (opens behind New Tokyo Planet)
* 1 Jump Hole to New Berlin, Rhineland (opens behind New Berlin planet)
* Populate the system, with any 1 faction (so it isn't empty and so we can see if there are any weird AI effects).
Yet to be done:
* Populate the system
* Later, attacks from an enemy faction can be added.
### The System faction is Red Hessian since I thought it would be wise to make one such system a pirate system...
### I have not managed to put people into the Base...THe shops work but there ain't no people standing around... Missions naturally don't work either
Download here:
Blackstar
There is a readme file in it. So just read that on how to install if you are not sure on what to do.
Enjoy
Edited by - Marodeur on 13-03-2003 15:01:21
Added:
* 1 Asteroid type base
* 1 Jump Hole to New York, Liberty (opens behind Manhattan Planet)
* 1 Jump Hole to New London, Bretonia (opens behind New London Planet)
* 1 Jump Hole to New Toyko, Kusari (opens behind New Tokyo Planet)
* 1 Jump Hole to New Berlin, Rhineland (opens behind New Berlin planet)
* Populate the system, with any 1 faction (so it isn't empty and so we can see if there are any weird AI effects).
Yet to be done:
* Populate the system
* Later, attacks from an enemy faction can be added.
### The System faction is Red Hessian since I thought it would be wise to make one such system a pirate system...
### I have not managed to put people into the Base...THe shops work but there ain't no people standing around... Missions naturally don't work either
Download here:
Blackstar
There is a readme file in it. So just read that on how to install if you are not sure on what to do.
Enjoy
Edited by - Marodeur on 13-03-2003 15:01:21
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