Equal and Opposite
For every action, there is equal and opposite reaction. Thrusters exhaust near-plasma gas that pushes ship back. But the same gas will
Tag: gameplay
Microseismic Laser Mineral Scanner
Knowledge of contents of your cargo hold is a key for successful excavation business. While skilled geologist can tell mineral composition by
Autopilot Mk2
Autopilot control got complete overhaul. Pilot can now point orientation of the ship with a mouse and control desired movement vector independently
The Emergent Emergency
Sometimes you design a game mechanics, and sometimes, when you are lucky enough, it emerges out of nowhere and surprises you. ΔV
Getting things under LIDAR
A bit longer gameplay video, featuring precision ring maneuvers, enlarged asteroids, Doppler Effect LIDAR and a bit of Coherent Light CL-150 Mk3 mining laser
Coherent Light CL-150 Mk3
CL-150 Mk3 mining laser is a powerful tool for any ring prospector. While expensive, it can be easily retrofitted even to ancient
Expanding the HUD
Continued work on HUD of K37. I’m trying to design its display to mimic modern civilian jets. Today I added ship mass
A dive into The Ring
I always envisioned the initial sequence of diving into The Ring as a short cutscene showing starship on final approach on a
Overcooling the reactor
Nuclear Thermal Rocket relies on high internal temperature to provide thrust. Phase-change of the medium consumes significant heat and excessive use of
Keep your turbine prisine
Fellow pilots of second-hand ship, heed my warning. Your ship reactor may be operating on peek efficiency, but it is not the