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[[File:Flying Camera.jpg|thumbnail|right|An in-game Flying Camera prop in action.]] | [[File:Flying Camera.jpg|thumbnail|right|An in-game Flying Camera prop in action.]] | ||
The '''Flying Camera''' is a specialised [[Props|prop]] that functions as a small, hovering drone. It allows players to assume the drone's perspective separated from their character avatar in order to explore the ship's interior or exterior from new angles. This is primarily intended to enable the player to get cinematic views of everything and to take screenshots. | |||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Unlike most other passive props, the Flying Camera is a tool that grants the player direct control of a separate entity. When activated, the player's view switches to the drone, which can then be | Unlike most other passive props, the Flying Camera is a tool that grants the player direct control of a separate entity. When activated, the player's view switches to the drone, which can then be manoeuvred freely to capture unique perspectives of the player's starship or the surrounding galaxy. | ||
== Functionality == | == Functionality == | ||
* '''Control Transfer:''' | * '''Control Transfer:''' when interacting with the Flying Camera, control transfers from the player character to the drone. | ||
* '''Free Movement:''' | * '''Free Movement:''' the drone can fly through various areas of the ship, including inhabited decks and maintenance spaces, additionally can also leave the ship to capture exterior shots. | ||
* '''Adjustable Speed:''' | * '''Adjustable Speed:''' the drone's movement speed can be adjusted (e.g., using the mouse wheel) for precise control, with exponential speed scaling for faster traversal. | ||
* '''Mouse Sensitivity:''' | * '''Mouse Sensitivity:''' mouse sensitivity for drone control can be customised in gameplay settings. | ||
* '''Primary Use:''' | * '''Primary Use:''' its main utility lies in acquiring unique screenshots and recording cinematic footage within the game. | ||
== Locations == | == Locations == | ||
Flying Cameras might be found in a | Flying Cameras might be found in a temporary storage room just outside the Bridge. | ||
== Development Notes == | == Development Notes == | ||
The functionality of the drone camera has seen several refinements through [[Dev Build|development builds]]: | The functionality of the drone camera has seen several refinements through [[Dev Build|development builds]]: | ||
* | * initial speed controls and a reset function were added (Development Build 0.225.0.23, 2024-06-17) | ||
* | * mouse sensitivity controls were implemented (Development Build 0.225.0.42, 2024-09-05) | ||
* | * various bugs related to its display, player character clothing, and multiplayer synchronisation have been addressed (e.g., Development Build 0.224.0.29, 2024-01-10; Development Build 0.225.0.57, 2025-02-02) | ||
[[Category:Props]] | [[Category:Props]] | ||
[[Category:Technology]] | |||
[[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]] | [[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:08, 12 April 2026
This page is a Work in Progress as much of the lore/Development for the game is yet to be established.
The Flying Camera is a specialised prop that functions as a small, hovering drone. It allows players to assume the drone's perspective separated from their character avatar in order to explore the ship's interior or exterior from new angles. This is primarily intended to enable the player to get cinematic views of everything and to take screenshots.
Overview
Unlike most other passive props, the Flying Camera is a tool that grants the player direct control of a separate entity. When activated, the player's view switches to the drone, which can then be manoeuvred freely to capture unique perspectives of the player's starship or the surrounding galaxy.
Functionality
- Control Transfer: when interacting with the Flying Camera, control transfers from the player character to the drone.
- Free Movement: the drone can fly through various areas of the ship, including inhabited decks and maintenance spaces, additionally can also leave the ship to capture exterior shots.
- Adjustable Speed: the drone's movement speed can be adjusted (e.g., using the mouse wheel) for precise control, with exponential speed scaling for faster traversal.
- Mouse Sensitivity: mouse sensitivity for drone control can be customised in gameplay settings.
- Primary Use: its main utility lies in acquiring unique screenshots and recording cinematic footage within the game.
Locations
Flying Cameras might be found in a temporary storage room just outside the Bridge.
Development Notes
The functionality of the drone camera has seen several refinements through development builds:
- initial speed controls and a reset function were added (Development Build 0.225.0.23, 2024-06-17)
- mouse sensitivity controls were implemented (Development Build 0.225.0.42, 2024-09-05)
- various bugs related to its display, player character clothing, and multiplayer synchronisation have been addressed (e.g., Development Build 0.224.0.29, 2024-01-10; Development Build 0.225.0.57, 2025-02-02)