This is a bad idea BUT if we incorporate the 'cleaning' button as you suggest then I suggest that over time in space your screen gets gradually dirtier again until you press the button again.
Clean My Canopy Already
- Thread starter dc83
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The canopy abrasions can be a pain sometimes, especially when you're trying to film. I think there should at least be an option. I mean, you can reduce blur due to light and prevent dust particles from appearing on the camera (1st person or external camera) by turning off the FX setting. Why not a setting to turn off canopy abrasions? I couldn't see it as being difficult for Frontier to do, either.
Been asking for this since my 5th day of playing starting 2 months ago. It really bothers me as well as I see them as smudges and smears like I can't keep my own ship windows clean. I would definitely accept a wear and tear get dirty overtime option as well because I too keep a mint condition ship. I hate when you have a great shot of a star and especially an A or B class, and all you see is smudges.
It is space after all and it's meant to see the beauty unhindered, can't ever remember a spaceship with dirty windows.
It is space after all and it's meant to see the beauty unhindered, can't ever remember a spaceship with dirty windows.
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Yea I agree I have always been a proponent of getting rid of the smears altogether, but I am willing to compromise to just get the damn things clean lol.. It's space and I can't really see them getting very dirty in the first place unless damaged or pitted from small particles.
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It should be tied to wear and tear. That would give you a motivation to not let your ship deteriorate.
The real problem is that despite being many years in the future, we're still using windscreen washers similar to what's attached to cars nowadays, and shooting icicles at your windscreen tends to do more harm then good XD
The smudgy canopy is actually very useful for finding the star outside your view.
+1 rep to OP. 100% logical request.
Although it will probably go unnoticed in the generic thread...
It would 've been better off in the suggestions thread IMO..
Although it will probably go unnoticed in the generic thread...
It would 've been better off in the suggestions thread IMO..
I could go with this. Abrasion marks and chips that are rectified during the repair.
I spent a while trying to clean my monitor and considered sending it back because there had to be dirt on the inside of the screen!
Seconded... and add a warning to players that dirty windows are a game feature....!
Seconded... and add a warning to players that dirty windows are a game feature....!
I like the idea of wear and tear related scuffs on the canopy rather than the static effect we have now. I seem to remember reading somewhere that W&T would be reflected on our ships appearance. The current effect we have tends to break that immersion. Your brand new ship or freshly refurbished one, should have at least been buffed up by the salesperson trying to wangle your hard earned credits out of you.
I like the idea of wear and tear related scuffs on the canopy rather than the static effect we have now. I seem to remember reading somewhere that W&T would be reflected on our ships appearance. The current effect we have tends to break that immersion. Your brand new ship or freshly refurbished one, should have at least been buffed up by the salesperson trying to wangle your hard earned credits out of you.
Yes, it's an issue throughout the game, not just the windscreens but the cockpits themselves. In an ideal world all this would be procedural and based on age and maintenance, etc. I remember looking around my "new" Lakon 7 in the Rift - the cockpit is disgusting - made my skin crawl!
That would be fine for a bargain basement, on it's last legs L7, but not for brand new.All this comes down to development time and resources I guess. Nice to have something more representative of age and condition - but we don't.
Unfortunately: I do not work in Frontier company, so I cannot help much to You with "ON and OFF" windshield trouble. Every morning when I wake up I thank God, that my family is alive and healthy. I am glad we do not live in a war. In addition: the weather is fair and I´m enjoying my life this week as never before. ED is just a great bonus for me and I´m proud that I can enjoy this overall superbly crafted game pretty often during my night flying adventures. FLY SAFE!