Hacker101 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I have seen and watched my fair share of the DU trailers, teasers and pre-alpha gameplay clips and all of the spacecraft, at least the small ones I've seen are all shaped like jets and planes. I ws wondering if anyone else plans on building spacecraft shaped like the classic flying saucer: Or the triangle kind: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreVamore Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 SShhhhh I'm not going to tell..... And I'm not going to build one of these..... Which may, or may not, include a Gort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker101 Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 42 minutes ago, CoreVamore said: SShhhhh I'm not going to tell..... And I'm not going to build one of these..... Which may, or may not, include a Gort I'm just itching to build a mothership and fly it around like no tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haunty Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I like the triangle kind, I made something similar in Space Engineers: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=689564049 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker101 Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 16 minutes ago, Haunty said: I like the triangle kind, I made something similar in Space Engineers: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=689564049 One of my favorites is the V shaped ones: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantera Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 who says we're not? also be ambitious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exoman Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Why to stop there... Let's go all the way then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tordan Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 5 hours ago, Exoman said: Why to stop there... Let's go all the way then it will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamisniper Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Tordan said: it will happen. i want to be around to see that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuritho Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Thanks for making target practice easier by choosing these designs! --- Please do not make ships with obvious weakpoints. That'd be a really bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreVamore Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Kuritho said: Thanks for making target practice easier by choosing these designs! --- Please do not make ships with obvious weakpoints. That'd be a really bad idea. As the targeting system in DU is meant to be lock/chance/skill/hit based I dont think the shape of the ship will make much, if any, difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuritho Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 3 minutes ago, CoreVamore said: As the targeting system in DU is meant to be lock/chance/skill/hit based I dont think the shape of the ship will make much, if any, difference I doubt every gun at post-launch would be targeted, and I also doubt every gun at post-launch would not deal direct voxel damage. Also, if you have an AoE dumbfire weapon targeted at the system's main elements because somebody thought the DP-28 "Dinnerplate" magazine was a good idea for a ship... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker101 Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 3 hours ago, Kuritho said: I doubt every gun at post-launch would be targeted, and I also doubt every gun at post-launch would not deal direct voxel damage. Also, if you have an AoE dumbfire weapon targeted at the system's main elements because somebody thought the DP-28 "Dinnerplate" magazine was a good idea for a ship... I'm sure as the building system develops it'll allow ships with unique designs and shapes to be created and not be so easily destroyed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuritho Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Just now, Hacker101 said: I'm sure as the building system develops it'll allow ships with unique designs and shapes to be created and not be so easily destroyed It's not a building system as much as it's an actual design error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreVamore Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 4 hours ago, Kuritho said: I doubt every gun at post-launch would be targeted, and I also doubt every gun at post-launch would not deal direct voxel damage. Also, if you have an AoE dumbfire weapon targeted at the system's main elements because somebody thought the DP-28 "Dinnerplate" magazine was a good idea for a ship... See u on the battlefield with my dumb design then Atmosph3rik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuritho Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 minute ago, CoreVamore said: See u on the battlefield with my dumb design then Honourary SVRCINA. May the best win in 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmosph3rik Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I doubt the overall shape of a ship is going to affect its structural strength. That would be cool though. But the circle and triangle have to be two of the strongest shapes out there. Just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuritho Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Atmosph3rik said: I doubt the overall shape of a ship is going to affect its structural strength. That would be cool though. But the circle and triangle have to be two of the strongest shapes out there. Just sayin' That's for buildings. A giant sphere Destiny-style isn't really the best idea. (Look at the Deathstar ) And triangles are more for bridges. The efficient designs are designs that are specialized for a specific attribute. A sphere is one of the best basic shapes for drag and such, but with streamlined (teardrop) bodies (almost) every basic shape becomes obsolete. Of course then you have "ease of building" and such, so basic shaped ships would probably come on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantera Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Just cover your exhaust ports. Cubes. Tubes. We’ll start “Cubes and Tubes Star Works” Atmosph3rik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmosph3rik Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Cubes and Tubes sounds like a restaurant where they'd only serve ice water and hotdogs with no buns. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tordan Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 On 9/4/2018 at 6:13 PM, Pantera said: We’ll start “Cubes and Tubes Star Works” I'm in. Pantera 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0something0 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Actually, if designed and built by competent people (unlike basically all of the Star Wars staff), a sphere would actually be a good shape for a spaceship. It's low surface area to volume ratio would decrease its cross section while keeping volume for internals high, and its consistant radius means it is able to have a relatively low moment of inertia all around, allowing the ship to rotate quickly, especially important in Newtonian space combat. The drawbacks would be that the nuclear reactor and engine, emitting lots of heat and ionizing radiation, would be within the main hull... Kuritho 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreVamore Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 2 hours ago, 0something0 said: The drawbacks would be that the nuclear reactor and engine, emitting lots of heat and ionizing radiation, would be within the main hull... Probably not a drawback as, afaik, no engine, nor system, in DU emits any radiation. So we are good to go with engines etc within the main hull. Who knows, by that time line they may have really good shielding tech that allows that to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carramia Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 On 9/6/2018 at 1:47 PM, 0something0 said: Actually, if designed and built by competent people (unlike basically all of the Star Wars staff), a sphere would actually be a good shape for a spaceship. Unless it had a thermal exhaust port of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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