'Technical' problem with cockpit rear.

minus_273c · Post by **minus_273c** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:45 am

Not sure if this belongs here or in mods, but it is a 'problem' with the existing version of EM, so I've put it here.

I'm playing on a 3x1 (8046x1600) screen configuration, with a FOV 0f 4.5. When I look hard left or hard right I see the end of the cockpit model. It's not serious, as it's only rarely I look that far, but it would be nice if the new cockpit model had a rear wall.

Thanks,

CJ

Rubber Chicken · Post by **Rubber Chicken** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 12:02 pm

If you are using a modded cockpit, it's the mod. I was using Viper's cockpit mod that was based off of Maxmillien's cp mod and noticed the same thing. My res is 1366x768.

It's a sweet mod, but I noticed for some reason it was affecting my ship's agility. Probably had something to do with processing power for my machine or something.

minus_273c · Post by **minus_273c** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:17 pm

Nope, it's the standard cockpit. At the moment I'm running vanilla EM.

CJ

Post by **Vice** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:36 pm

The cockpit is being changed entirely for the expansion, which might also need some testing if ratios and resolutions that wide are to be used. In the meantime, a mod might be needed to fill in new structures. I'd be curious to see a screenshot of what you're seeing. It's possible the back of the cockpit is getting clipped due to proximity and/or a gap between the back and the side. For testing, a copy of the cockpit is including in MQO and X format with the customizing kit.

TJJ · Post by **TJJ** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:15 pm

From post: 134913, Topic: tid=9192, author=minus_273c wrote: Not sure if this belongs here or in mods, but it is a 'problem' with the existing version of EM, so I've put it here.

I'm playing on a 3x1 (8046x1600) screen configuration, with a FOV 0f 4.5. When I look hard left or hard right I see the end of the cockpit model. It's not serious, as it's only rarely I look that far, but it would be nice if the new cockpit model had a rear wall.

Thanks,

CJ

Out of interest, how do you cope with the mouse sensitivity being all screwed up* when using the FOV setting? (line 17) sw.cfg

*By screwed up, I mean the horizontal & vertical sensitivities are no-longer 1:1.

minus_273c · Post by **minus_273c** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:20 pm

As requested -

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Post by **Vice** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:31 pm

Ah ok, that's a clip. It should be possible to fix by moving the back structure out farther, how far would be a matter of testing on that setup. Do you have Metaseq or another modelling program compatible with the samples provided in the kit?

Rubber Chicken · Post by **Rubber Chicken** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:03 pm

Err... sorry. I misunderstood. I didn't know what FOV was and that it was adjustable in this game...

Post by **Marvin** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:52 pm

FOV = Field of View.

minus_273c · Post by **minus_273c** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:21 am

I have Milkshape, and can import the model. How would you like me to procede?

Capt_Caveman · Post by **Capt_Caveman** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 5:04 pm

just extend the rear section of the cockpit model further back so it extends past your F.O.V.