[50% OFF] Sci-Fi Ship Controller - A versatile physics-based controller with playable demos, AI

sstrong · July 25, 2023, 5:50am

Mars Tech Demo - Interactive Experience - Update 14

We’ve been working on some underlying tech to support integration with our character controller (Sticky3D Controller). The first iteration of Sticky3D to include things like [Sockets ]( [Released] Sticky3D Controller (1st & 3rd person character controller) SciFi & VR ready page-3#post-8682576)(for our in-ship weapon rack), hand-held projectile and beam weapon system (in technical preview), character equip points, stash (a.k.a inventory), etc., has been [released]( [Released] Sticky3D Controller (1st & 3rd person character controller) SciFi & VR ready page-3#post-9159725).

To help transition from space to planet surface, we’re making use of our “SSC Warp Module” ([jump gate system]( [Released] Sci-Fi Ship Controller - A versatile physics-based controller with playable demos, AI... page-11#post-8825647)). You can see a preview of that applied to atmosphere re-entry [here]( [Released] Sci-Fi Ship Controller - A versatile physics-based controller with playable demos, AI... page-11#post-8820289).

Now we’re working on:

Atmosphere re-entry to landing pad approach transition.
Optional AI-Assisted landing with potentially zone “capture” conditions (rate of descent, approach angle/speed etc)
In-cockpit controlled descent option (most likely with Sticky3D Controller)
Crash and burn if it all goes pear-shaped.

One thing to keep in mind is that this uses a Physics-mode dropship (rather than arcade mode) which can be very unforgiving in terms of flight dynamics and control. In this mini-game, landing and general flight is supposed to be challenging (and take some practice).