[Alpha 1C Released] [World Region] The 21st Century

PurdueGuy · Post by **PurdueGuy** » 11 Oct 2004 07:11

Actually, fuel cell technology does not *yet* solve energy problems. The process you reference for obtaining the hydrogen (electrolysis - splitting water into hydrogen & oxygen) requires energy, and overall energy is lost. So without a better way to obtain huge amounts of hydrogen (without just finding a different resource to deplete our environment of), there will not be any fuel cell power plants on any large scale. Cars make sense, as do many other applications. There are also some fuel cell generators already in use. One uses the outgases from a landfill to power a hospital, and is very reliable.

Some fuel-cell related industries would be cool, but until a better way to "produce" hydrogen is found, it is not an all-encompassing energy source.

squishycube · Post by **squishycube** » 11 Oct 2004 09:48

About the currency:
From a logical point of view, I'd say either the Euro, the Dollar, or the Indian coin. Or, if a worldwide union (like the EU or the USA, not like the UN) ever becomes reality, the Terran is a good guess.
But since you seem to have abandoned science, my suggestion is the Balor. Easily pronounceablein the languages I know, easily put in plural form, doesn't sound stupid, and who cares it's the name of a demon too? That only suits what money is anyway!

ChrisCF · Post by **ChrisCF** » 11 Oct 2004 14:07

It seems the idiots have invaded - somehow the stupid option is leading the poll

Nice to see so many people voting for Oolongs though

Overlord1191 · Post by **Overlord1191** » 11 Oct 2004 16:56

This is so excellent! I truly want to team up with you guys and make some maps (scenarios). Please view my Mars, Florida and Georgia maps as a resume. I'm getting pretty proficient with Ampz Mapgen process to create maps from photoshop files and UGPS satellite topography data.

A couple of extra ideas:

1) Aircraft that uses Airports/Spaceports but instead of terrestrial craft needing an atmosphere. Build some Space Shuttles and Lander craft in lieu of Helicopters so they can operate in a vaccum. (for moon and other planetoids) <= just changing graphics of existing craft like Concorde and helicopters

2) Change the road graphics to tubes and cars into hovercraft. <= just changing graphics of existing cars and trucks

3) I desperately need some different land types. (Mars - red rock dirt, Moon - white rock, Fire planets - fire rock like Diablo II, Aquatic - Landmasses are mossy algae like, Asteroid - Dark Brown stone) <= just changing graphics of existing land like sand

4) Last but not least, on houses and offices. Simply put a glass like dome to give them a bubble effect.

I have mediocre 3d Max skills but would rather adapt existing sprites into usable craft. I'm extremely proficient in Photoshop. But my coding skills are very weak compared to what you guys can do.

Can you guys get me involved?

Johns_Volition · Post by **Johns_Volition** » 11 Oct 2004 18:44

Sure

it's not like you'd have to bring forth a resume... Just post when you've made an object (map) that you feel has to be included... you'll find me usually in the IRC channel or just PM me... all help's anticipated!

Overlord1191 · Post by **Overlord1191** » 12 Oct 2004 18:47

norfolksouthern37 wrote:to throw off the topic a bit.

This is so awesome can you release this please!!

CZAR ALEKSANDER · Post by **CZAR ALEKSANDER** » 13 Oct 2004 10:34

hello people:

I would like to know how soon will this scenario be finished for game play
I like what I see . if it starts in 2005 and gos to 2099 mant more things will need to updated to this time line like buses, trams, and airplanes.
please let me know what new changes are going to be used for this scenario.

thank you

Born Acorn · Post by **Born Acorn** » 13 Oct 2004 10:56

remove all other views of helicopters, so it looks like that when they get high enough, they 'disappear' giving the appearance of leaving to atmosphere!

Overlord1191 · Post by **Overlord1191** » 13 Oct 2004 12:53

The Mars surface should be ready in about a day, I have some minor tweaks left... screenies here

Edit: It's finished follow the above link.

Johns_Volition · Post by **Johns_Volition** » 15 Oct 2004 18:47

Just to tell everyone: I happened to release alpha 1!
let's celebrate!

CLICKME

Steve · Post by **Steve** » 15 Oct 2004 18:52

I'd prefer to have the currency of the modern age. It won't just dissapear in 50 years.

Thief^ · Post by **Thief^** » 16 Oct 2004 00:43

2 points:
1: Why is the new train (and it's passenger carriage), "NSF_37's SD138" disabled in the scenario and the world region?
2: why is the maglev oil tanker and the lev2 disabled? I think the maglev grain carriage or something is disabled too, but that's not as important.

Other than that, cool.

Overlord1191 · Post by **Overlord1191** » 16 Oct 2004 02:23

YESSSSS!!!! WHEEEEOOOO!!!

Rens2Sea · Post by **Rens2Sea** » 16 Oct 2004 09:57

Thief^ wrote:2 points:
1: Why is the new train (and it's passenger carriage), "NSF_37's SD138" disabled in the scenario and the world region?
2: why is the maglev oil tanker and the lev2 disabled? I think the maglev grain carriage or something is disabled too, but that's not as important.

Other than that, cool.

1. Because John was very inpatient and released the mod without testing it all.
2. See 1.

Note: The weird wall 'bridge' isn't part of the mod, and the scenario doesn't have a Nukeworks

s_tubb23 · Post by **s_tubb23** » 16 Oct 2004 13:22

how can you say he is impatient, his spent time making this mod and it doesn't matter about not having things selected, just put them on yourself

Thief^ · Post by **Thief^** » 16 Oct 2004 14:56

Rens2Sea wrote:... and the scenario doesn't have a Nukeworks

one gets built after about a month anyway, so I didn't complain.

bitsoffish · Post by **bitsoffish** » 17 Oct 2004 02:05

what changes are there in alpha1c compared to alpha1

Johns_Volition · Post by **Johns_Volition** » 17 Oct 2004 10:37

The changes a minor:
1th: there are now 2 nukeworks in the testmap, and all important vehicles are now selected.
2th: I removed the earthbridge.... it was never supposed to be in that Pack, since it's rather an old experiment of mine...

goalie · Post by **goalie** » 20 Oct 2004 07:38

great work

Cheesechiu · Post by **Cheesechiu** » 20 Oct 2004 11:09

I think replacing the Heilcopters with VTOLs will be awesome

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