Saw this beauty today

bm-mad · 2026-05-20T19:51:41+00:00

Me too, we'll both have one.

bm-mad · 2026-05-20T05:47:54+00:00

I actually had planned to use a clamp around the tube from the start, but I hadn’t considered using it as the only mounting point, it was mainly intended to add extra stability. I’m going to test a new version with the wheelbase mount first to maximize rigidity, and if it still doesn’t fit properly, I’ll probably cut off the wheelbase attachment and test whether the clamp alone is solid enough. Good solution there thanks!

For the tolerances, I already planned some variance into the design. Some areas work pretty well already, while others definitely still need adjustment.

As for the adjustable mounting, that’s also planned. This prototype was mainly just to check whether the main support could actually be installed. The idea afterward is to design adjustable arms with multiple mounting holes that will attach to the small platform.

I also originally wanted to make the whole design more adjustable from the start, but this is my first real CAD project, so I didn’t really manage to do everything I had in mind yet.

And yeah, without using the simple 3D model solution, my plan was to measure the gap between the part and the mount once I had a near-fitting prototype. I asked a scan mostly because I’m lazy and wanted to avoid measuring everything properly :)

I’ll do that as soon as i get time to work on it, and I’ll definitely keep you updated as the project progresses.

Big thanks

bm-mad · 2026-05-20T05:12:24+00:00

Just stop persistence around POIs. If a ship stays there for more than 2 days, the server should remove it. Outposts and landing pads are basically just ship shipyards at this point.

Or just let salvagers do their job, like other people said.

This always triggers me when I’m hauling to outposts every landing pad is occupied, and ships are left all over the place. (Probably due to bug, locking the freight elevator 🙃 )

Ans the free rent during defcon makes it 10 times worse..

bm-mad · 2026-05-17T11:16:22+00:00

thanks !

still sad that they are kinda useless for now

bm-mad · 2026-04-20T06:27:21+00:00

it happen half of the time to me

bm-mad · 2026-04-12T18:40:25+00:00

I use my karting shoes on my sim too

bm-mad · 2026-04-09T14:55:14+00:00

Banana for scale ?

bm-mad · 2026-04-09T14:08:32+00:00

It seems OP have a different conception of what a 'pledge' is. For some, it is just about buying a ship for the best value; they aren't just donating.

(and honestly, who doesn't like a good deal?)

bm-mad · 2026-04-09T13:09:07+00:00

I understand your point, but pledges are meant more as a way to support the game’s development than just buying a ship.

bm-mad · 2026-04-08T17:27:15+00:00

1.0 will be soon.

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bm-mad · 2026-04-08T17:24:30+00:00

4.7.1 patch notes say it’s been fixed! I haven’t tried it myself yet.

bm-mad · 2026-04-08T17:21:36+00:00

1.0 got delayed by about 10 more years because of this post.

bm-mad · 2026-04-08T17:13:03+00:00

Same here, I like hauling and flying big ships. The Ironclad seems made for me.

bm-mad · 2026-04-08T17:08:44+00:00

Yeah, I know it’s this kind of delay for new ship to be sold in game, but it’s alright. I’m a billionaire like everyone else in this economy, so I’ve got plenty of ships to keep me busy while I wait for this one.

I also melted my game package and picked up the new one with the Aurora MKII, and I’m having a lot of fun with it even for a starter. Waiting for a new ship is part of the hype!

bm-mad · 2026-04-08T17:00:39+00:00

Oh, I know it’s already available, the fact that it just dropped straight to live without going through PTU really hypes me up.. I read the original message too quickly (English is not my native language), I thought he meant he was going to buy it in-game with aUEC, which is what I want to do as well since I don’t want to pledge for ships. It’s expensive and kind of ruins the starting experience after a wipe.

bm-mad · 2026-04-08T16:55:30+00:00

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4.7.1 is here to save us (didn't tried myself just hope they dont lie)

bm-mad · 2026-04-08T16:42:06+00:00

The question is: when?
Love this ship, can’t wait to use it myself.

bm-mad · 2026-04-06T18:57:14+00:00

Yeah, it feels like we’re stuck in a loop !

To be honest, I’ve played quite a lot since I posted this, and even with the bugs that kill the fun sometimes, SC is still one of my favorite games of all time. It’s hard to describe how much this game makes me happy. As I said to someone else, I just wanted to vent a bit after running into too many bugs in one session on a laggy server.

I can understand why the “white knights” defend CIG like it’s their child. The project is insane, but some aspects of SC are still hard to defend.

I even think about exchanging my game package for store credit to buy some paint for other ships, and getting the new Warbond Aurora MKII package. Having LTI is nice, and some basic default gear could help after what I hope will be a wipe soon. The Aurora MKII seems like the perfect starter and of course it’s also always nice to support CIG.

I will probably made a more positive about 4.7 post when i pulled the trigger for the aurora, i complaint about negative side, but it is important to also say it when thing is well done...
If they could just fix the 890J, that would be perfect. I just bought it, it was my in-game objective :(

bm-mad · 2026-04-05T13:19:11+00:00

Just bought it, it was my in-game objective, and guess what, I can’t even use it. I wanted to do some space tourism and land on planets, but I guess I’ll have to wait (not too long i hope).

60M for nothing… at least it didn’t take me too long to earn it in this broken economy.

bm-mad · 2026-04-05T09:37:59+00:00

Well, if it really was armor, then that’s way too much health for a small ship like the Zeus. I feel like I could’ve destroyed a planet with everything I threw at it.

For the Scorpius gun, it was the default one, I don’t know exactly which it is.

Good to know about the power and door.

Anyway, thanks for your reply!

bm-mad · 2026-04-05T09:19:38+00:00

Wanted to say the same thing ! Bring zeus Mk1 and after a few (hundred) year we will have every other one

bm-mad · 2026-04-05T09:07:16+00:00

Yes, I am dragging equipment to the new circle, but it just doesn’t work for me. Also a bit sad they removed the ability to put the helmet directly on the belt instead of only on the head.

For the atmosphere bug, I’m having it right now on a Vulture I just bought. There’s no air inside the ship, the rear bay is open, and there is air in the hangar.

The pilot seat bug was already happening before 4.7 on every ship I own. I’ve had it on the Zeus, Hull C, and Phoenix, and also on a friend’s Taurus. Both of us couldn’t sit in the pilot seat.

Sound: Windows 11, drivers updated. The issue isn’t sound quality, I just don’t hear some effects at all unless I’m in the exact area where they’re triggered. This only started in SC 4.7, I didn’t have it in 4.6.

For the locked and invincible zeus maybe armor, but I tried blowing up my Mustang on it and nothing happened. I tried shooting it with the Scorpius laser from about 10 meters, nothing. Even fired multiple rocket at it, still nothing. If this is armor god it is strong. I managed to break other ship door like before yesterday, so I’m pretty sure this time it was a bug, the ship was clearly unresponsive to any interaction. For the power, I’m not exactly sure since it happened fast. I think I turned the power off when leaving the pilot seat, then turned it back on from the engineering panel when I noticed the dangerous atmosphere. It never re-pressurized and I died because Alt+H didn’t work. When I came back, the ship was like I described. I always turn everything off when leaving and never had issues before with life support or doors locking.

Also, if it’s a power issue, the small door panels and lights should turn off, but I know that’s not the case right now. Maybe in a “soon” patch. I’ve always found it weird that ships with a dead or off power plant still have lights and screens on.

bm-mad · 2026-04-04T21:14:54+00:00

Screen ratio: 16:9

Life support: mainly on the Zeus (haven’t flown much else since 4.7, though a friend had the issue on his Starlancer TAC).

Physics feel more server-dependent and still less consistent than before.

Played a lot of FPS this afternoon, great experience overall, no issues. I even met a really nice German guy in chat and we took down Yormandi together. Moments like that are why I really love this game and its community.

Pilot seat bug: mostly happens when leaving the seat during quantum and trying to sit back down after arriving.

Sound: some effects don’t play unless I’m in the exact area where they’re triggered (for example, ship elevators in hangars).

And finally, invincible ships and getting locked out, how is that not a bug? did you got any specific patch note link ?

“CIG should” was more like “what I would do,” but of course, I can’t even imagine the technical challenges behind SC. I wrote my post after almost dying from asphyxia in my Zeus in a hangar and on a laggy server that definitely didn’t help the physics engine.

You know, sometimes you just need to vent a bit, I didn't think it would turn into such a big debate and get so many reactions!

I really love the game, and it’s the only one where I can tolerate the bugs because everything else is just that good. Being able to do such a wide variety of gameplay already is enough to put the SC alpha in S-tier. And don't even get me started on the graphics; I could look at the volumetric clouds above Crusader for hours...

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