REQUEST: New Cockpit

[sovereign]

Given the pvp-balance concerns, if we were to add cockpits/bridges/whatever to caps we'd need to do it across the board in one update. Perhaps a project for 4.87, since we really don't need more ships.

Getting a "where my ship is pointed at" reticule for ships with forward guns would be very nice, I will say that.

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[Frazzer.]

I will not start arguing with anyone and I don't want this to turn into a flamewar but there is an option in the menu to turn off cockpits, so it DOES NOT give a disadvantage in PvP (simply turn it off).

And as far as I know (from personal experience) many people don't use cockpit view in capfights (unless it's a cruiser or gunboat with a forward cannon). I, for example used thirdperson all the time when capfighting. Since cockpits were kinda boring and thirdperson is more practical.

What I meant in the first place was to just make a cockpit for the Osiris for now, and I've put in a little reward for the dev who creates it. The next thign was to maybe find someone / some people to create it (which turns out to be a hard part).

Sure those cockpits aren't going to be in 4.86, but I would like someone to create one.

@Jinx: Seeing as you are modelling ships, and those are pretty epic, maybe you could try making a simple cockpit for a capship and / or cruiser, GB , fighter, whatever.

If the cockpits turn out well, and they aren't in 4.86 we can either: Make a DLC (?) or I can post a tutorial how to use them manually.

Regards

P.S.:

If the idea dies Mods can lock / delete / KILL the topic WIF FIJAH.

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[Jinx]

i ll check how cockpits are being created - since its not like modelling a ship from what i know. - but i don t think it can be done for 4.86 - but maybe for 87 or another minor update ( as a testrun or so )

anyway - custom cockpits would be nice, but as it was said already - functional and original screens / cockpits for capships are problematic - and it would never be a "bridge" - cause they cannot be animated - so any character model would look static / lifeless.

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[Frazzer.]

I think it doesn't need to have persons standing in it, since that would be really pointless aswell when they don't move. I personally think even if there are no persons, it's still something cool.

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[Frey]

well, its an old idea, we have already talked about that. Its perfect idea, but there are no people who are able to do it at this time.

For those who dissagree with new cockpits, you are not RP guys cause this is critical fail. All cap ships has no bridge, just window:)

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[DartStriker]

First off, cockpits are very easy to make. There is about half as much work in cockpits as there are in ships. I use to have one I made around here. They're a pointless waste of time, there are better things to do, and people will complain about them.

If you think this is starting a flame war it's just because you refuse to believe that unless everyone gets the same thing there will be problems. And ones that have more room, and less room. There will be complaints. You can count on it no matter what. Ask any admin here, I bet they would think the same thing.

Thirdly, if you want to make one grab milkshape and make your own and submit it. As stated above they are very simple to make, esy to texture and easier to put in the game. There are several tutorials out there now for them.

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[xxrockstar992xx]

Honestly, I think people would rather have a lifeless bridge than a cockpit that doesn't even fir the ship.

Just sayin'

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[12:51:19 PM] Sean: Actually, Alex is cool, I forgot 8-)

[neko_soilder]

well there could be a "view screen" that you could be seeing through,

i don't know about how this would work since im not a modeler but having a bridge look but having a view screen on it that will show you a complete view of whats in front of the ship.

please don't flame this since i don't know if this is even possible or any of the related stuff.

[Pvt.Pirate]

i think it is fairly easy to be done once you know your 3d editor well.

well there could be a "view screen" that you could be seeing through,

i don't know about how this would work since im not a modeler but having a bridge look but having a view screen on it that will show you a complete view of whats in front of the ship.

please don't flame this since i don't know if this is even possible or any of the related stuff.

adding screens with the front view would be most easy, just add the frame with a reticule in its center in front of the pilots position and it will aim at the target.
maybe add a few more screens for different viewangles and everything's fine.

[Echo 7-7]

Sweet mother of grave digs! Someone call the Doctor, because I need a time machine to escape this thread!

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