Ship Kits & Holograms

Syrelai

Syrelai
Opinions wanted... I don't always spend time in the free camera mode to fully appreciate my ship kit for any of my ships. I do enjoy doing it, but it's not as exciting as lets say, weapon colors that I get to see anytime I fire.

I was also rather disappointed when I purchased my first ship kit, loaded in the game, and didn't see the hologram on the loading screen, nor the hologram of my ship on my interface update appropriately even though I outfitted with new cosmetic parts.

It would greatly increase my appreciation and enjoyment of these awesome ship kits if this were to be a feature.

An afterthought of this feature request, is maybe even an update on the ship hologram in the interface when i deploy hardpoints? Have it show my hardpoints when I deploy them, and show them retract when i retract them.

I mean, my ship already flies around in directions depending on the angle of my thrusters... why not a little more dynamic and engaging qualities to help show off and be more proud of the fact I bought a ship kit?

Thoughts?
 

Chaparral

Chaparral
Holographic previews? Seems reasonable. I'd like to see ship kits that are mission specific, and possible reflect profession: Big fat antenna array sets for explorers; huge power conduits with sparks, armor plating and bullet holes for warships; bulky storage containers covered with graffiti and advertisements for haulers; dings, dents scorch marks and dust for miners, how about internally lit parties on doplhins, orcas and belugas? etc. More personalization is always a (+) in my book.
 

LionOfNarnia

LionOfNarnia
THIS is the reason why I've only ever bought ONE ship kit.

"Dear Santa Braben, I've been a REALLY good boy this year, and all I want is holo ship kits"

...or don't you want more money from me?
 

Iskariot

Iskariot
Syrelai said:
Opinions wanted... I don't always spend time in the free camera mode to fully appreciate my ship kit for any of my ships. I do enjoy doing it, but it's not as exciting as lets say, weapon colors that I get to see anytime I fire.

I was also rather disappointed when I purchased my first ship kit, loaded in the game, and didn't see the hologram on the loading screen, nor the hologram of my ship on my interface update appropriately even though I outfitted with new cosmetic parts.

It would greatly increase my appreciation and enjoyment of these awesome ship kits if this were to be a feature.

An afterthought of this feature request, is maybe even an update on the ship hologram in the interface when i deploy hardpoints? Have it show my hardpoints when I deploy them, and show them retract when i retract them.

I mean, my ship already flies around in directions depending on the angle of my thrusters... why not a little more dynamic and engaging qualities to help show off and be more proud of the fact I bought a ship kit?

Thoughts?
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I agree that should be a thing FDev should have a look at.
But I suppose it is not a priority. Rightly so. I think it would be a lot of work to implement it.
 

Highwayman

Highwayman
I agree with this idea too. I was disappointed when I strapped the first prosthetics to my Python and the hologram didn't update. I can't see any of it from in the cockpit.

Sure, looks great for my wingmen to look at and when I take an external screenshot, but other than that it feels a little... limited.

+1 for updating the holograms
 

MBaldelli

MBaldelli
Syrelai said:
Opinions wanted... I don't always spend time in the free camera mode to fully appreciate my ship kit for any of my ships. I do enjoy doing it, but it's not as exciting as lets say, weapon colors that I get to see anytime I fire.

I was also rather disappointed when I purchased my first ship kit, loaded in the game, and didn't see the hologram on the loading screen, nor the hologram of my ship on my interface update appropriately even though I outfitted with new cosmetic parts.

It would greatly increase my appreciation and enjoyment of these awesome ship kits if this were to be a feature.

An afterthought of this feature request, is maybe even an update on the ship hologram in the interface when i deploy hardpoints? Have it show my hardpoints when I deploy them, and show them retract when i retract them.

I mean, my ship already flies around in directions depending on the angle of my thrusters... why not a little more dynamic and engaging qualities to help show off and be more proud of the fact I bought a ship kit?

Thoughts?
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I don't seem to mind the it not being on the loading screen as that's pretty standard faire for any game. But I'm rather surprised that the wireframe/hologram in the HUD doesn't match the exterior shots. After all, they're only cosmetic. In for a penny, in for a pound as the saying goes.

Here's a +1 for bringing it up and suggesting this change just a tad for those of us that do have purchased ship kits.
 
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