two questions for Vice

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two questions for Vice

Post by Sulla »

Hey Vice, I've got a couple questions. I noticed I can't stretch the frame of a ship like I can all the other components. I'd like to; is there a reason?

Also, I noticed the projected bits of the hud disappear when I look around the cockpit. Why is that? i mean the compass, degree measures and such. I'd like to have them wherever I look. Is that possible?
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two questions for Vice

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Hey Vice, I've got a couple questions. I noticed I can't stretch the frame of a ship like I can all the other components. I'd like to; is there a reason?
It is the core of the mesh, not easily scalable without impacting the sub-components (which in turn would effect engine exhaust placement and thrusters while also lacking offsets for changes to sub-components). So rather than risk clipping or hiding certain effects and structures, the core frame is 'locked' to a specific size.
Also, I noticed the projected bits of the hud disappear when I look around the cockpit. Why is that? i mean the compass, degree measures and such. I'd like to have them wherever I look. Is that possible?
Not currently. The mismatching between readouts and the orientation of your head would likely be a drawback if they did. They disappear at wide angles where they wouldn't be very useful anyway and to provide an unobstructed view if you're trying to look left, right, up, or down.
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