Author Topic: First Screenshot of Universe Sandbox 3 (Read 63676 times)

phinehas · « **Reply #30 on:** January 13, 2012, 01:42:57 PM »

FiahOwl · « **Reply #31 on:** January 13, 2012, 02:24:10 PM »

Quote from: phinehas on January 13, 2012, 10:30:42 AM

Quote from: Chris on January 12, 2012, 07:58:31 AM
Quote from: smjjames on January 11, 2012, 07:20:17 PM
A thought, would the simulations we have be compatible with Universe Sandbox 3 or will we have to start from scratch, or at least rebuild from scratch?

We intend to support old system formats.
However, we're also aiming to improve UniverseSandbox in such a way that it will be easier and more fun to create systems in the application instead of having to edit XML manually.

If you add the ability to punch in any date (4,000 b.c. to 4,000 a.d. for example) in order to get the applicable solar system ephemeris as a starting point in a simulation verus the current static starting date of 2008 blah blah and I will pay $50 for the update to US3.

I'm really excited about the graphical possibilities since the switch to Unity too. Happy coding.

He has always coded it in unity.

Kevin1994 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 13, 2012, 02:39:31 PM »

Show one MORA pic!!!!

phinehas · « **Reply #33 on:** January 13, 2012, 02:43:52 PM »

smjjames · « **Reply #34 on:** January 13, 2012, 03:19:39 PM »

@phinehas: From what I've read, Dan was using an old version or platform of Unity3D and is now using the latest version or platform. He is using the same kind of engine, which is Unity3D.

phinehas · « **Reply #35 on:** January 13, 2012, 03:31:27 PM »

smjjames · « **Reply #36 on:** January 13, 2012, 03:35:38 PM »

Yea, the situation isn't all that clear, it's been said that he used an engine that hasn't been updated in almost a year and I thought Dan had said he used Unity (or maybe he was referring to the SQUID UI thing). Whatever the case is, he IS using the latest Unity engine for UBox3

phinehas · « **Reply #37 on:** January 13, 2012, 03:50:46 PM »

Dan Dixon · « **Reply #38 on:** January 13, 2012, 07:23:31 PM »

Universe Sandbox 1 and 2 were made with Truevision3D and used Squid for its UI.
Click on the "Credits" link on the main menu for a full listing of what I used and who helped.

Universe Sandbox 3 is being made with Unity 3D and will use Squid for its UI.

smjjames · « **Reply #39 on:** January 13, 2012, 07:28:56 PM »

I see. Not sure where the whole confusion came from though, heh.

shadowhunter388 · « **Reply #40 on:** January 13, 2012, 07:46:38 PM »

haha before I noticed it was a black hole I thought It was a new HD land skin or something for earth.
So I was bored in Photoshop. As you can see.

vh · « **Reply #41 on:** January 14, 2012, 03:58:28 AM »

The interface will be new and completely different?

smjjames · « **Reply #42 on:** January 14, 2012, 06:59:35 AM »

From the looks of it, yes.

Kevin1994 · « **Reply #43 on:** January 14, 2012, 10:08:23 AM »

Dan can you show a planet on Universe sandbox 3

Dan Dixon · « **Reply #44 on:** January 14, 2012, 03:37:12 PM »

Quote from: mudkipz on January 14, 2012, 03:58:28 AM

The interface will be new and completely different?

New, yes. Completely different, no.

Quote from: Kevin1994 on January 14, 2012, 10:08:23 AM

Dan can you show a planet on Universe sandbox 3

I'll be showing a new screenshot every few weeks.

clockworks · « **Reply #45 on:** January 15, 2012, 10:50:02 AM »

ME GUSTA MUCHO

ALL HAIL DAN AND HIS TEAM OF DEVELOPERS

this looks awesome, will it have similar specifications needed as US2?

FiahOwl · « **Reply #46 on:** January 15, 2012, 11:51:36 AM »

Quote from: clockworks on January 15, 2012, 10:50:02 AM

ALL HAIL DAN AND HIS TEAM OF DEVELOPERS

Chaotic Cow · « **Reply #47 on:** January 15, 2012, 11:57:41 AM »

Awesome. Just awesome.

Yannos · « **Reply #48 on:** January 15, 2012, 06:47:45 PM »

Looks beautiful the new UI.

I particularly like the font and the icons on the left, very friendly style and for some reason they remind me of Maxis' titles.

smjjames · « **Reply #49 on:** January 26, 2012, 09:01:21 AM »

@Yannos: SimCity maybe?

Also, a thought. Dan, will roche limit functionality (as in it actually works rather than just an indicator) actually work in US3 and sync along with the new collision and possibly new explosion system?

Dan Dixon · « **Reply #50 on:** February 02, 2012, 09:07:13 PM »

Quote from: smjjames on January 26, 2012, 09:01:21 AM

will roche limit functionality ... actually work in US3 and sync along with the new collision and possibly new explosion system?

Good question. Probably, but nothing is locked down yet. We have too many things to do, so as soon as it's notably better than it is now we're going to release it then work on more minor and regular updates. If it's not in the initial release of Universe Sandbox 3, it's likely we'll include it in a future update.

smjjames · « **Reply #51 on:** February 02, 2012, 09:21:39 PM »

Yea, I know you guys would have to get the new collision system up and running and possibly a new explosion system* running before you can get to the Roche limit functionality.

*I think it was implied you were doing a new explosion system. Still, you're using a new engine, so, we'll just have to see I guess.

Kevin1994 · « **Reply #52 on:** February 03, 2012, 04:28:34 AM »

Dan what time you think US3 will come out 2012 Q2, 2012 Q3 or 2012 Q4

smjjames · « **Reply #53 on:** February 03, 2012, 06:55:13 AM »

Quote from: Kevin1994 on February 03, 2012, 04:28:34 AM

Dan what time you think US3 will come out 2012 Q2, 2012 Q3 or 2012 Q4

He said earlier that he doesn't know at this point when it will be released. I'm hoping for a summer release myself though.

Dan Dixon · « **Reply #54 on:** February 03, 2012, 10:58:15 PM »

If it takes too long or there are any major delays... we'll likely release a public beta until we're ready to officially retire version 2. Although I don't have any timetable on any of this yet other than we'll release something in 2012.

Atmosfear · « **Reply #55 on:** February 04, 2012, 07:35:08 AM »

Quote from: smjjames on January 11, 2012, 07:14:18 PM

Also, whats with the money icon? or is that just for those who haven't bought it yet?

Quote from: Dan Dixon on January 11, 2012, 07:16:30 PM

That's funny... The icons are totally arbitrary and temporary. The dollar sign actually shows the options. There's nothing to read into the screenshot from the icons.

Don't believe a word of it! Clicking the money sign will drain your bank accounts! And that "use squid" over the framerate at the bottom? That's referring to a new type of trojan virus!

On a slightly more serious note, pretty!

FiahOwl · « **Reply #56 on:** February 04, 2012, 07:56:18 AM »

Quote from: Atmosfear on February 04, 2012, 07:35:08 AM

Quote from: smjjames on January 11, 2012, 07:14:18 PM
Also, whats with the money icon? or is that just for those who haven't bought it yet?
Quote from: Dan Dixon on January 11, 2012, 07:16:30 PM
That's funny... The icons are totally arbitrary and temporary. The dollar sign actually shows the options. There's nothing to read into the screenshot from the icons.
Don't believe a word of it! Clicking the money sign will drain your bank accounts! And that "use squid" over the framerate at the bottom? That's referring to a new type of trojan virus!

On a slightly more serious note, pretty!

XD

And Dan, you promised us a new screeny every few weeks!

smjjames · « **Reply #57 on:** February 04, 2012, 09:32:12 AM »

Been wondering about the new screenshot/video every few weeks as well...

JoelM935 · « **Reply #58 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:18:38 PM »

I keep throwing money at the screen but nothings happening

Dan Dixon · « **Reply #59 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:49:52 PM »

I'll post another screenshot in the next few days.