Author Topic: Where is Alpha 7 ? (Read 19869 times)

Dan Dixon · « **on:** June 05, 2014, 05:36:02 PM »

We've been hard at work on Alpha 7 and have brought on a new member to the team, Chad Jenkins.

http://universesandbox.com/2

Alpha 7 will be the biggest alpha update yet including:
- New Collision System
- New Material System
- New Interaction Tools (push/pull force power, material hose/stream cannon thing for adding water or iron to planets)
- Climate support for a tidally locked Earth

Here's a screenshot of one of our core test collisions... the Earth & the Moon.
And another of a tidally locked Earth.

Cosmos · « **Reply #1 on:** June 05, 2014, 05:43:56 PM »

...

You have my attention. My prolonged attention.

this is also my 100th post so ayay

smjjames · « **Reply #2 on:** June 05, 2014, 06:35:00 PM »

New material system..... I suppose paving the way for actual solar system accretion simulations?

Also, could you guys add a 'save simulation' function? Not sure why you guys don't have that enabled yet.

Xriqxa · « **Reply #3 on:** June 05, 2014, 11:12:14 PM »

Omg so beautiful. Welcome to the team, Chad! I'm sure yor contribution to this project will make it all the more enjoyable when it comes out!

JAW1002 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 06, 2014, 01:42:35 AM »

Look after Chad, his contribution to Kerbal Space Program helped make it the best space sim avaliable, use him well, beatuiful shots! you tease.

Cosmos · « **Reply #5 on:** June 06, 2014, 02:14:59 AM »

Chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad. Jenkiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinns.

C7 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 06, 2014, 02:56:04 AM »

Hello everyone! Thank you very much for the kind words! I'm very excited to be working on Universe Sandbox 2, with the awesome team here at Giant Army. I'm sure you'll be seeing, and hearing, a lot more from me in the future.

-Chad

Xriqxa · « **Reply #7 on:** June 06, 2014, 03:11:17 AM »

So, component editor? And material hose?

XilentDude · « **Reply #8 on:** June 06, 2014, 03:55:06 AM »

Quote from: C7 on June 06, 2014, 02:56:04 AM

Hello everyone! Thank you very much for the kind words! I'm very excited to be working on Universe Sandbox 2, with the awesome team here at Giant Army. I'm sure you'll be seeing, and hearing, a lot more from me in the future.

-Chad

Wait, C7, you left Squad ?
//Yeah, I just saw the other thread. Well, you are very cool and I am sure that you are a good addition to the team.

WitheHole18 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 06, 2014, 06:37:21 AM »

It's fantastic but came out alpha 7 sorry?
Ben came to the team Chad

WitheHole18 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 06, 2014, 06:53:50 AM »

wow

more wow
Their work is impeccable

AndronsFilms · « **Reply #11 on:** June 06, 2014, 03:13:45 PM »

Nice!

blotz · « **Reply #12 on:** June 06, 2014, 05:19:06 PM »

Hi Chad

Xriqxa · « **Reply #13 on:** June 06, 2014, 09:53:24 PM »

Quote from: WitheHole18 on June 06, 2014, 06:53:50 AM

wow

more wow
Their work is impeccable

Wait... Impeccable means not capable of sin or mistake. US2 makes mistakes all the time!

Anyway, US2 is coming out very, very nice. I can't was to mess with this.

Breakfestbacon · « **Reply #14 on:** June 07, 2014, 02:14:18 AM »

Can't wait for this one Dan!

valentin123 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 07, 2014, 11:12:48 AM »

i will like if earth oceans evaporate if is so close to the sun,that would be amazing!

C7 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 07, 2014, 11:15:18 AM »

Quote from: valentin123 on June 07, 2014, 11:12:48 AM

i will like if earth oceans evaporate if is so close to the sun,that would be amazing!

I think you're going to enjoy Alpha 7 in that case.

WitheHole18 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 07, 2014, 01:32:15 PM »

I'm afraid that steam does not update US2 alpha 7

$:-\$ $:-\$

Chris · « **Reply #18 on:** June 07, 2014, 06:30:14 PM »

Quote from: smjjames on June 05, 2014, 06:35:00 PM

Also, could you guys add a 'save simulation' function? Not sure why you guys don't have that enabled yet.

The main reason why saving is not enabled yet is the constant changes to the object model.
With every alpha release we've changed things quite a lot, and supporting changed data from release to release would have been impossible.
We will let you save and load things soon

blotz · « **Reply #19 on:** June 07, 2014, 06:48:20 PM »

also do bodies still go inside other bodies when colliding?

Xriqxa · « **Reply #20 on:** June 07, 2014, 08:23:30 PM »

Quote from: C7 on June 07, 2014, 11:15:18 AM

Quote from: valentin123 on June 07, 2014, 11:12:48 AM
i will like if earth oceans evaporate if is so close to the sun,that would be amazing!

I think you're going to enjoy Alpha 7 in that case.

I certainly would.

smjjames · « **Reply #21 on:** June 07, 2014, 08:37:10 PM »

Quote from: WitheHole18 on June 07, 2014, 01:32:15 PM

I'm afraid that steam does not update US2 alpha 7 $:-\$ $:-\$

Steam will automatically update it when the update comes out, just make sure you have the updates set to automatic, which should be the default setting.

Quote from: Chris on June 07, 2014, 06:30:14 PM

Quote from: smjjames on June 05, 2014, 06:35:00 PM
Also, could you guys add a 'save simulation' function? Not sure why you guys don't have that enabled yet.

The main reason why saving is not enabled yet is the constant changes to the object model.
With every alpha release we've changed things quite a lot, and supporting changed data from release to release would have been impossible.
We will let you save and load things soon

Okay then.

WitheHole18 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 08, 2014, 01:41:53 AM »

Quote from: smjjames on June 07, 2014, 08:37:10 PM

Quote from: WitheHole18 on June 07, 2014, 01:32:15 PM
I'm afraid that steam does not update US2 alpha 7 $:-\$ $:-\$

Steam will automatically update it when the update comes out, just make sure you have the updates set to automatic, which should be the default setting. Ok

Ok thank

Quote from: Chris on June 07, 2014, 06:30:14 PM
Quote from: smjjames on June 05, 2014, 06:35:00 PM
Also, could you guys add a 'save simulation' function? Not sure why you guys don't have that enabled yet.

The main reason why saving is not enabled yet is the constant changes to the object model.
With every alpha release we've changed things quite a lot, and supporting changed data from release to release would have been impossible.
We will let you save and load things soon

Okay then.

wubbzy301 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 08, 2014, 03:02:04 AM »

YAY!

wubbzy301 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 08, 2014, 03:08:04 AM »

not yay... but OMG I WANT THIS UNIVERSE SANDBOX 2 ALPHA (US3) NOW!

Cosmos · « **Reply #25 on:** June 08, 2014, 03:33:45 AM »

Quote from: wubbzy301 on June 08, 2014, 03:08:04 AM

not yay... but OMG I WANT THIS UNIVERSE SANDBOX 2 ALPHA (US3) NOW!

Well boo hoo, buddy.

Xriqxa · « **Reply #26 on:** June 08, 2014, 05:56:03 AM »

Quote from: wubbzy301 on June 08, 2014, 03:08:04 AM

not yay... but OMG I WANT THIS UNIVERSE SANDBOX 2 ALPHA (US3) NOW!

Who doesn't, you organic life form?

WitheHole18 · « **Reply #27 on:** June 08, 2014, 10:45:44 AM »

WoW We are all having so much anxiety!

I can not say anything but good work!
And well come Chad!

Nutt007 · « **Reply #28 on:** June 08, 2014, 11:21:29 AM »

Quote from: C7 on June 06, 2014, 02:56:04 AM

Hello everyone! Thank you very much for the kind words! I'm very excited to be working on Universe Sandbox 2, with the awesome team here at Giant Army. I'm sure you'll be seeing, and hearing, a lot more from me in the future.

-Chad

C7!

Haven't seen you post on FP in a while. Sup?

Xriqxa · « **Reply #29 on:** June 08, 2014, 11:26:17 AM »