janos.horvath.me
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Hello All,
I fly the stock Orbiter 2016 from time to time and enjoy it but I usually get annoyed by the fact that there are some missing functionalities or features which would make the experience more realistic. For example when doing EVA, you can simply fly through other objects instead of bumping off...
Also, I have an idea back in my mind for some time: having some kind of space themed, multiple day role play or escape room with my friends. Orbiter could make it awesome by allowing to simulate ISS operations, Shuttle flights and dockings, EVAs etc. This would however require a multiplayer platform, so for example the EVA astronaut could be monitored "from the Shuttle windows" by the crew, or helping him with Canadarm, or even multiple guys doing EVAs at the same time.
Before putting too much effort into the hardware I think it makes sense to ask you experts about how feasible is it at all:
- I am aware that there are some multiplayer addons for Orbiter but don't know which one is usable or if any of them is robust enough at all?
- Is there any add-on or setting which would detect collisions so that you can not penetrate into other vehicles?
- Has someone ever attempted to do this kind of role play or at least multiplayer with Orbiter?
- EVA would be awesome with VR goggles. Is it possible with Orbiter?
That's all first popped into my mind. Any comments or ideas are welcome!
Thanks, and have a nice day,
Jani
I fly the stock Orbiter 2016 from time to time and enjoy it but I usually get annoyed by the fact that there are some missing functionalities or features which would make the experience more realistic. For example when doing EVA, you can simply fly through other objects instead of bumping off...
Also, I have an idea back in my mind for some time: having some kind of space themed, multiple day role play or escape room with my friends. Orbiter could make it awesome by allowing to simulate ISS operations, Shuttle flights and dockings, EVAs etc. This would however require a multiplayer platform, so for example the EVA astronaut could be monitored "from the Shuttle windows" by the crew, or helping him with Canadarm, or even multiple guys doing EVAs at the same time.
Before putting too much effort into the hardware I think it makes sense to ask you experts about how feasible is it at all:
- I am aware that there are some multiplayer addons for Orbiter but don't know which one is usable or if any of them is robust enough at all?
- Is there any add-on or setting which would detect collisions so that you can not penetrate into other vehicles?
- Has someone ever attempted to do this kind of role play or at least multiplayer with Orbiter?
- EVA would be awesome with VR goggles. Is it possible with Orbiter?
That's all first popped into my mind. Any comments or ideas are welcome!
Thanks, and have a nice day,
Jani