space stations too dark

David · Post by **David** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 5:18 am

Software:Universal Client
Version Number:space stations
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Location
space stations
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Description:
This isnt much of a bug, more like a complaint. I mean, the space stations are black and so is space. See where this is going? Ever try grey or white? Just a thought.
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This isnt much of a bug, more like a complaint. I mean, the space stations are black and so is space. See where this is going? Ever try grey or white? Just a thought.

Post by **Fooli** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:40 am

It might be a bug, depends what you mean.

The space stations are grey, with lots of little lights. The lights are blended onto the main texture, and on occasion I've seen it fail to do the blend properly, resulting in... a black space station. Maybe you could post a pic?

The station should be a bit brighter overall, though, I agree. I'm working (slowly) on a model update.

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David · Post by **David** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 1:23 pm

Aye fooli, don't mind me rants. You I presume are underpaid as well as understaffed right now. Just do what I do when someone else complains, secretly give them the finger behind your screen. Keep up the good work. Besides the space station is only black when you approach a certain angle from the sun.

Im cut off now.

Post by **Fooli** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 2:26 pm

About as underpaid as it's possible to be... this costs us money, none of us gets paid :)

I will sort out a prettier station sometime soon.

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David · Post by **David** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 5:46 pm

Very reasonable terms. If you dont mind me suggesting that maybe a simple solution could be implemented. How about flashing lights like the ones you see on aircraft? Just a few. Thanks for your time.

fhko · Post by **fhko** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 11:17 pm

Or a beacon light like the ones world starports have...that would need to eventually fade into the distance so as not to shine across the entire solar system.

Or if your really trying to make it visible...shoot the (colored) beams of light at the sun which you replace with a big disco ball...that spins of course...(corresponding galaxy radio music optional)

kb32a · Post by **kb32a** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 5:43 am

This thread works for stargates as well.

David · Post by **David** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 3:15 pm

Yeah. Could you instead just replace the space station with a Wendy's? One that stays open 24 hrs. Mmmm... 5 peice nuggets

Alfred · Post by **Alfred** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:36 am

Make the beacon go towards the planet,kinda like it's linking up with the starport

lensman · Post by **lensman** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 3:45 pm

I the Sandgroper like them space stations, just the way they are.
I know what to look for when I is in space.
Seeing as I do not use autopilot. Yep them space stations are just fine the way they are.

kb32a · Post by **kb32a** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 6:01 am

Seeing what you're looking for is better then knowing what you're looking for. While approaching a station at the right angle, it blends right into the abyss.