So you want to build a rocket?

Kana · #1 October 16th, 2006, 02:40 AM

I think I've posted this before...

http://www.projectrho.com/rocket/index.html

This site is a good read, and there are many things for modders to consider when making their mods. A very good idea site. Just good luck converting science to modding SEV terms...

The chapters on engines, spacecraft design, advanced spacecraft design, spacewar are all good for modding purposes.

Kana · #2 October 16th, 2006, 03:35 AM

Also some of the links in the links section went to here...

http://darkmatters.web1000.com/dwork.htm

http://www.exodusproject.com/EngineMaker/index.html

I havent looked at them yet, but they may be useful as well...

Kana · #3 October 17th, 2006, 02:04 PM

Gee no comments...Well here is what I consider the most important thing gleamed from the entire website. This should be studied by anyone creating a mod, I believe that this is really the heart of any 'balanced' mod.

Spoo · #4 October 17th, 2006, 02:51 PM

I think it's a great find! I'd love to see a "realism" mod.

Raapys · #5 October 17th, 2006, 03:10 PM

I'd want to see a mod with lots and lots of 'realistic' technology which takes a long time to research and develop; perhaps even different kinds of technology approaches by other races, allowing for a multitude of strategies and options( ala the races in Starcraft) and giving some real uniqueness to the different races. Obviously it'd be hell to balance, especially with more than just a few races.

Kana · #6 October 17th, 2006, 03:35 PM

Well if you look through this website, there are plenty of ideas for 'realistic' space mod ideas...

Phoenix-D · #7 October 17th, 2006, 03:38 PM

I plan on borrowing a decent number of his ideas for my mod, at least the early sections of it. Though I think he has problems in some sections

eg detection. I want to see the math that proves you can see the space shuttle from Jupiter, because I've seen visual light photos from that range and the entire EARTH is a itty-bitty dot.

Kana · #8 October 17th, 2006, 03:42 PM

Well he does have a disclaimer that he isnt a rocket scientist, and that some of the info may be incorrect. Im sure with the links section near the end, and the WWW, you can research something better...

I'm just amazed with the amount of formulas and such, its like trying to mod SEV.

narf poit chez BOOM · #9 October 17th, 2006, 06:37 PM

If we can see other galaxies with hubble, the space shuttle from jupiter is probably easy.

Suicide Junkie · #10 October 17th, 2006, 07:04 PM

Finding it without knowing where exactly to look, on the other hand...