Modular SciFi Series - Engineer Hallways Vol. 2 Released!

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@SE_JonF

Well currently with the example map given you transition most of the colony units with the larger transition mesh, or the larger hallway units. You can also transition between units using a direct catwalk, but I think I only did that about once or so in the example environment and with the larger catwalk variation. But the way I envisioned this one was to be a direct catwalk transition, or off along the edges. The size of this unit length/width is equal to the larger units in the Polaris pack, so you can circle the catwalks around it just like those.

I do actually like the idea of enclosed, door sized transition pieces though! In fact I’m certainly going to do that. Won’t make it in this product, but the next thematic Polaris pack I’ll for sure add those. I can even do fully enclosed and windowed variants. =)

Well the idea is to be able to traverse throughout the colony without ever going outside - thus I can’t rely on catwalks much. That’s why an interior door within the transitions would be awesome; or some kind of interior stairway and/or elevator system. I won’t lie, I really like the cat walks and they do provide a way to navigate though the colony in areas that make since - such as the colony entrance, some sort of cargo/supply area that would need outside connection. However, a good sized colony with many people would have everything pressurized, and the colonists would be very upset if the only way to enter a second or third floor would be to leave a pressurized cabin and take the catwalks outside. Does that kinda make sense?

But I will be looking forward to those doors, and seeing what you come up with

@SE_JonF

The floor has a bit of a dip in this environment as well. The reason I did that was to align the surface along the grid usually, since 10cm or 5cm from the bottom of the doorway asset to the next floor is always going to leave a bit of a gap. Though I’ll see about what I can do in regards to variants without that going forward. Usually I try to adhere as much to the grid as possible. In fact the interior assets of this pack can be used without the exterior, as they all align to the grid. But your feedback is definitely noted, and as mentioned I will look for ways to accommodate both. Thinking on it now I might even be able to just create an additional floor asset that can be placed in the rooms. If so I can probably slot that in an update to the pack. =)

I actually like the separate floor mesh better because it allows for modularity (just made up a word). Some rooms could be flushed while others would need steps, and that decision would be based upon the user.

And I will be patience as need be buddy. Great work doesn’t come in a day.

Also…this place needs a dome. Like a big, glass dome. And goal posts. Big yellow goal posts. And it needs to be 100 yards with a giant logo in the center, like at the 50 yard line. Hmmm…maybe not all of that but the giant dome for sure. Would definitely break up the monotony of square buildings within the colony.