Project XR2 Ravenstar - Mk II

[Sky Captain]

That big ship looks so awesome. I'd love to take it for a spin together with Arrow.

 

[Coolhand]

wouldn't it be nice to see a whole load of different ships travelling in orbit and between planets? I think someone was working on an addon to do that automatically at one point.

it would really bring orbiter to life if things happened spontaneously like that, like you might have to occasionally change course because of some traffic or you see ships coming and going from bases... you could perhaps intercept them midroute possibly for nefarious purposes, but then that raises a big question about whether certain ships should be armed something like a "small" scale version of elite in orbiter is perhaps possible even, someone else was working on an economics simulation and there is a dogfight / weapons addon to.. now even nukes apparently!

Some larger facilities are also needed in orbiter for ships like this, bigger runways and spacestations. We, Doug and me, discussed building a futuristic station or a large lunar base at some point.

 

[Ark]

Will you stop that? These are my favorite pants.

 

[Izack]

wouldn't it be nice to see a whole load of different ships travelling in orbit and between planets? I think someone was working on an addon to do that automatically at one point.

it would really bring orbiter to life if things happened spontaneously like that, like you might have to occasionally change course because of some traffic or you see ships coming and going from bases... you could perhaps intercept them midroute possibly for nefarious purposes, but then that raises a big question about whether certain ships should be armed something like a "small" scale version of elite in orbiter is perhaps possible even, someone else was working on an economics simulation and there is a dogfight / weapons addon to.. now even nukes apparently!

Some larger facilities are also needed in orbiter for ships like this, bigger runways and spacestations. We, Doug and me, discussed building a futuristic station or a large lunar base at some point.

I'm trying to think of a meaningful answer to that, but the only thing that comes to mind is a sincere "My god, that would be awesome."

 

[Coolhand]

yep wouldn't it be cool... i wonder if someone has already made a space traffic addon?

Ark, no and just FYI, i haven't paid anyones dry cleaning bills yet, i'm not about to start now. I would advise anyone of a nervous or easily over-excited disposition to at least sit on a towel or something prior to clicking on one of my threads.

 

[tblaxland]

yep wouldn't it be cool... i wonder if someone has already made a space traffic addon?

There is this one for LEO from Artlav: [ame="http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=3868"]Heavens traffic 090405[/ame]
And this is quite old, not sure if it works with current version: [ame="http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=2132"]Scheduled Moon Flights (AP)[/ame]

 

[Salun]

Im still a bit confused. What are some of the big differences between the XR2-A and the XR2-B?

 

[dbeachy1]

The Mk II has a new mesh (shape) and textures, and will have an active virtual cockpit in addition to 2D instrument panels. It will also have slightly different flight characteristics.

 

[squeaky024]

This thing is just beautiful. Reminds me of what I think is the most beautiful thing that ever flew in the real world, the SR-71

I can't wait to fly the new XR2

 

[Hmuda]

The huge contrast between the models of the XR2 and the XR5 always bothered me a bit. Could this be a hint that the big-guy might get a visual overhaul?

I know it's a completely unrelated project, just daydreaming. The XR5 is still the best choice for begginers to haul lots of stuff to orbit.

 

[Coolhand]

Well its not my model so thats unlikely, i dont really see the need either. The XR5 and XR1 were built by Russel Hicks. XR1, like the DGIV is a modification of the Delta Glider by Roger "Frying Tiger" Long.

A guy whos name i think is not mentioned enough so i'll say it again: Roger "Frying Tiger" Long

Even though the XR2 has always been an entirely new model it still owes a lot to Rogers blueprint.

Anyway, if you wanted to improve the 5, i'd suggest making some new textures because theres perhaps not enough shading and variation in the surface colouration and the textures are a lower res than the xr2 which has a far greater texel coverage - which of course costs you video memory/frames, theres more about these days than when the 5 was developed. All of the XR's can be updated that way easily by anyone with an image editor.

 

[T.Neo]

Indeed, and it is quite easy since the XR5 is reskinnable (as are all XRs).

theres more about these days than when the 5 was developed.

Not for all of us, I'm afraid.

 

[Interceptor]

Awsome stuff cool hand,really looking foward to these two beauties.

 

[Hmuda]

Anyway, if you wanted to improve the 5, i'd suggest making some new textures because theres perhaps not enough shading and variation in the surface colouration and the textures are a lower res than the xr2 which has a far greater texel coverage - which of course costs you video memory/frames, theres more about these days than when the 5 was developed. All of the XR's can be updated that way easily by anyone with an image editor.

Not the kind of thing I would jump into unprepared, but after my exams are done, I'll surely give it a try during the summer.

 

[Bloodworth]

Ok, its tuesday; we have 2010, all we need now is the XR2mk2 to make it complete

 

[Lucy]

There is no release date on this project yet, simplecoeur14. It's in development.

Il n'ya pas de date de sortie sur ce projet encore, simplecoeur14. C'est dans le développement.

 

[Lucy]

Pas cette fois! :rofl:

You just know dbeachy1 will hold it for a Tuesday release if he possibly can.

He's just like that.

 

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[Eccentrus]

so how's the development going now?

 

[Pale Hearse]

Ok.. Damn you... Unreal. Just unreal. Now.. here I sit.. looking at the thing just wringing my hands waiting to fly the sucker.

Counter rotating gravity rings.. brilliant. Always an issue I saw with the arrow. If you can put an arrow like VC in that thing.. Man.

My favorite thing about the arrow is the beautiful panoramic view you get out of the windows. It's actually turned out to be my favorite place to be in orbiter. Nice relaxing ambiant sound and a beautiful view.

I can't wait to see what the man who gave us the XR2 comes up with for a bridge!