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Just recently bought and started playing .27. Maybe I am missing something but I don't think the financial system in the game works. No matter how many businesses and people move into my station, my financial debt just increases and increases. Never goes positive. Also, I don't think the fire dept works either. Had a business catch on fire and the fire dept did absolutely nothing.

On a side note, was observing the few people I could see on the pathways. Doesn't seem very representative of actual humanity in its diversity.

On the issue of gravity, I found myself wishing I could just type in the spin rate as at times it was impossible to get the exact spin you wanted.

Thank you, look forward to your response and help.]]>
Just recently bought and started playing .27. Maybe I am missing something but I don't think the financial system in the game works. No matter how many businesses and people move into my station, my financial debt just increases and increases. Never goes positive. Also, I don't think the fire dept works either. Had a business catch on fire and the fire dept did absolutely nothing.

On a side note, was observing the few people I could see on the pathways. Doesn't seem very representative of actual humanity in its diversity.

On the issue of gravity, I found myself wishing I could just type in the spin rate as at times it was impossible to get the exact spin you wanted.

Thank you, look forward to your response and help.]]> http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=253 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 01:29:39 -0700 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=253
My problem is that the bar bell habitation modules only seem to allow spherical habitation modules at the end and does not have a way to add modules in the middle of the bar.  

On the other hand building my rotating station from Cylinder parts seems to work until I try to spin them.  When I try to spin the station it seems to want to spin each component cylinder on its own instead of calculating the CG and the moment of inertia for the whole structure.

BTW, if we need to write a mod to allow this to happen, it would be nice to think ahead and make it possible to create moving modules (for example allowing the 1/3 G lab above to move along the long cylinder) as this would allow modelling of several important functions like:
* An adjustable gravity platform (that depends on how far it is from the CG.
* An elevator for transportation between modules.
* A ballast that allows the operators to actively control the CG location.

Other useful features that can be modeled for long rotating cylinders (and cables) are the electrical resistivity of the structure and controllable electrical conductors that can interact with local magnetic fields to exchange energy and momentum between the station and its orbit.]]>
My problem is that the bar bell habitation modules only seem to allow spherical habitation modules at the end and does not have a way to add modules in the middle of the bar.  

On the other hand building my rotating station from Cylinder parts seems to work until I try to spin them.  When I try to spin the station it seems to want to spin each component cylinder on its own instead of calculating the CG and the moment of inertia for the whole structure.

BTW, if we need to write a mod to allow this to happen, it would be nice to think ahead and make it possible to create moving modules (for example allowing the 1/3 G lab above to move along the long cylinder) as this would allow modelling of several important functions like:
* An adjustable gravity platform (that depends on how far it is from the CG.
* An elevator for transportation between modules.
* A ballast that allows the operators to actively control the CG location.

Other useful features that can be modeled for long rotating cylinders (and cables) are the electrical resistivity of the structure and controllable electrical conductors that can interact with local magnetic fields to exchange energy and momentum between the station and its orbit.]]> http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=252 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:58:06 -0700 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=252 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=251 Sat, 22 Sep 2018 00:55:00 -0700 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=251 I am excited to find other people that are enthusiastic about building a simulation game that emphasizes:

• Space colonization in orbit using resources from asteroids rather than focusing on planets.
• An emphasis on realistic design (physics and engineering).
• Modelling economics (budget, trade) and population growth dynamics
• Educational uses that inspire a new generation of space engineers
• ways to experiment and see what works better
  

I have wanted to design a game like this for years but never had the time and resources to do so,
I hope that being part of this community may let me contribute to the development of some of these ideas.

There are several topics that I find particularly interesting and that I would like to try once I get to know the game better.

Orbital transfer station:
Active control of transfer stations orbits that are marginally stable (like Lagrange point orbits, Lunar parking orbits and Earth-Moon transfer orbits) can provide significant benefits to economy of the station, the travelers and cargo that pass through it and the trading and transportation network that can be built with several types of stations.  Some of these benefits are:

• Some energy and momentum can be harvested for "free" from the Moon or the Earth's orbit.
• "free" energy storage in the orbit can reduce the weight and cost of batteries and power sources.
• Energy and momentum can be accumulated slowly and released in a spurt by launching (or capturing) shuttles and cargo
• Large stations can provide significant Delta-V boosts to smaller shuttles and cargo (saving not only fuel but tank and engine costs as well).
• Stations that exchange energy and momentum with incoming and outgoing traffic can balance these over time creating an economic boost to the whole transportation network.
  

Large rotating stations that serve as "elevators":
Concepts like Rotovator and a Cislunar transportation system can provide cheap access between an Earth-Moon transfer orbit, the Lunar surface and interplanetary travel.  I would like to try a few simulations to see how hard it would be to create such a network and to fine tune the details for each of its components.

First Lego league (FLL)
I have been an FLL judge in tens of competitions for many years.  Every years I see dozens of groups of gifted kids (10 kids in each group) that spend many days and nights developing research projects for the competition.  The topic for the competition varies from year to year,  this year's FLL research topic is "Into Orbit". Kids that learn how to use games like Kerbal Space Program and High Frontier to develop and demonstrate their projects will have an edge in the competition so this is an excellent opportunity for this community to grow.]]> I am excited to find other people that are enthusiastic about building a simulation game that emphasizes:

• Space colonization in orbit using resources from asteroids rather than focusing on planets.
• An emphasis on realistic design (physics and engineering).
• Modelling economics (budget, trade) and population growth dynamics
• Educational uses that inspire a new generation of space engineers
• ways to experiment and see what works better
  

I have wanted to design a game like this for years but never had the time and resources to do so,
I hope that being part of this community may let me contribute to the development of some of these ideas.

There are several topics that I find particularly interesting and that I would like to try once I get to know the game better.

Orbital transfer station:
Active control of transfer stations orbits that are marginally stable (like Lagrange point orbits, Lunar parking orbits and Earth-Moon transfer orbits) can provide significant benefits to economy of the station, the travelers and cargo that pass through it and the trading and transportation network that can be built with several types of stations.  Some of these benefits are:

• Some energy and momentum can be harvested for "free" from the Moon or the Earth's orbit.
• "free" energy storage in the orbit can reduce the weight and cost of batteries and power sources.
• Energy and momentum can be accumulated slowly and released in a spurt by launching (or capturing) shuttles and cargo
• Large stations can provide significant Delta-V boosts to smaller shuttles and cargo (saving not only fuel but tank and engine costs as well).
• Stations that exchange energy and momentum with incoming and outgoing traffic can balance these over time creating an economic boost to the whole transportation network.
  

Large rotating stations that serve as "elevators":
Concepts like Rotovator and a Cislunar transportation system can provide cheap access between an Earth-Moon transfer orbit, the Lunar surface and interplanetary travel.  I would like to try a few simulations to see how hard it would be to create such a network and to fine tune the details for each of its components.

First Lego league (FLL)
I have been an FLL judge in tens of competitions for many years.  Every years I see dozens of groups of gifted kids (10 kids in each group) that spend many days and nights developing research projects for the competition.  The topic for the competition varies from year to year,  this year's FLL research topic is "Into Orbit". Kids that learn how to use games like Kerbal Space Program and High Frontier to develop and demonstrate their projects will have an edge in the competition so this is an excellent opportunity for this community to grow.]]> http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=250 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 12:50:20 -0700 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=250 https://www.amazon.co.uk/High-Frontier-Easier-Way-ebook/dp/B07FYWM41W/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1533151651&sr=1-1)

One of his main themes in recent years is that humans can adapt to rotating space structures faster than many people thought possible.

Looking forward to having a read!
Adam]]> https://www.amazon.co.uk/High-Frontier-Easier-Way-ebook/dp/B07FYWM41W/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1533151651&sr=1-1)

One of his main themes in recent years is that humans can adapt to rotating space structures faster than many people thought possible.

Looking forward to having a read!
Adam]]> http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=247 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 12:20:41 -0700 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=247 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=234 Sat, 23 Dec 2017 16:12:57 -0800 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=234
I've read the documentation on your site and you're right it is a bit thin.

What app do you all use to create OBJ files in High Frontier?  What about for the texture file or button icon?  Although I have some experience with SolidWorks, I don't have experience making OBJ files or things related to games.  I imagine that is is possible to create the texture file and button icon from the same app that makes that OBJ file.]]>
I've read the documentation on your site and you're right it is a bit thin.

What app do you all use to create OBJ files in High Frontier?  What about for the texture file or button icon?  Although I have some experience with SolidWorks, I don't have experience making OBJ files or things related to games.  I imagine that is is possible to create the texture file and button icon from the same app that makes that OBJ file.]]> http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=233 Sat, 23 Dec 2017 15:17:41 -0800 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=233

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The same goes for the Fuel Depot project.  Completing that I figured I'd be able to build a station with fuel tanks/fuel docking port and have the appropriate company appear in the colony.

The only activity that produces exports for the colony is farming.  There are no businesses I've seen in the colony that manufacture anything that one could export.

If those type of changes are made to the next version, we'd also need to be able to see imports/exports broken down to see what is being imported/exported.  As the game stands now, it's obvious. Food.]]>
The same goes for the Fuel Depot project.  Completing that I figured I'd be able to build a station with fuel tanks/fuel docking port and have the appropriate company appear in the colony.

The only activity that produces exports for the colony is farming.  There are no businesses I've seen in the colony that manufacture anything that one could export.

If those type of changes are made to the next version, we'd also need to be able to see imports/exports broken down to see what is being imported/exported.  As the game stands now, it's obvious. Food.]]> http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=229 Sat, 23 Dec 2017 14:04:04 -0800 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=229 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=228 Sat, 23 Dec 2017 14:00:17 -0800 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=228
The issue about gaining residents is a big one for me because getting to 10,000 residents is the only opportunity currently available to me.  I've accomplished all the others.]]>
The issue about gaining residents is a big one for me because getting to 10,000 residents is the only opportunity currently available to me.  I've accomplished all the others.]]> http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=227 Sat, 23 Dec 2017 13:52:11 -0800 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=227
Also there seem to be way to many fires in this game.  I live in hot and dry Phoenix, Arizona and even during the summer we don't have as many files as a get playing this game.  They are rare enough that it's newsworthy when it happens.

Are the fires ever caused by arson in this game or is it just chance?

Mainly though, I'd like to learn how I can reduce fire hazards.]]>
Also there seem to be way to many fires in this game.  I live in hot and dry Phoenix, Arizona and even during the summer we don't have as many files as a get playing this game.  They are rare enough that it's newsworthy when it happens.

Are the fires ever caused by arson in this game or is it just chance?

Mainly though, I'd like to learn how I can reduce fire hazards.]]> http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=226 Sat, 23 Dec 2017 11:59:43 -0800 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=226 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=225 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:09:28 -0800 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=225
I installed High Frontier on 13 Dec 2017 and bought the full version two days later. I've been playing it non-stop since then (90+ hours).  That is unusual for me because I'm not anything close to being a gamer.  I haven't seriously played a computer game since Doom! in the early 90's.  This game is something that excited me because i am pursuing a career in aerospace.  I want to help make colonizing space a reality.  Also, I've recently been shown the benefits of playing games.

Regards,
Athena Roberts
athenaroberts.pw]]>
I installed High Frontier on 13 Dec 2017 and bought the full version two days later. I've been playing it non-stop since then (90+ hours).  That is unusual for me because I'm not anything close to being a gamer.  I haven't seriously played a computer game since Doom! in the early 90's.  This game is something that excited me because i am pursuing a career in aerospace.  I want to help make colonizing space a reality.  Also, I've recently been shown the benefits of playing games.

Regards,
Athena Roberts
athenaroberts.pw]]> http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=223 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 08:41:39 -0700 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=223 elsewhere, but it bears mentioning here too: the documentation on making mods has moved.  That documentation is now found here.

Of course in the process of moving this from its old location, I've come to realize that it is woefully incomplete.  There is no mention of project mods, for example (which add to the tech tree you play in campaign mode), and little description of all the different effects that buildings can have.

So obviously we need to beef that up.  But so far, there hasn't been a lot of demand for it, which makes it hard to get excited about spending a lot of time.  I know, I know, it could be that there's no demand because the docs are so thin.

So let's say this: if anybody wants to create a High Frontier mod, of any sort at all, post about it here!  We'll help you get started and provide all the details you need.  If you want to do something the engine doesn't yet support, we might even add that support for you in the next release!

Best,
- Joe]]> elsewhere, but it bears mentioning here too: the documentation on making mods has moved.  That documentation is now found here.

Of course in the process of moving this from its old location, I've come to realize that it is woefully incomplete.  There is no mention of project mods, for example (which add to the tech tree you play in campaign mode), and little description of all the different effects that buildings can have.

So obviously we need to beef that up.  But so far, there hasn't been a lot of demand for it, which makes it hard to get excited about spending a lot of time.  I know, I know, it could be that there's no demand because the docs are so thin.

So let's say this: if anybody wants to create a High Frontier mod, of any sort at all, post about it here!  We'll help you get started and provide all the details you need.  If you want to do something the engine doesn't yet support, we might even add that support for you in the next release!

Best,
- Joe]]> http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=222 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 08:36:38 -0700 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=222
So, the Release Notes, formerly found here, are now here (at http://highfrontier.com/releasenotes.html).

Information on Making Mods, formerly found here, is now here (at http://highfrontier.com/makingmods/index.html).

We regret having to do this.  I know I hate it when stuff moves around on the web, and links on old pages lead to the dreaded "404 Not Found" error.  But in this case, we have no choice.

Hopefully this heads-up will help future seekers find what they are looking for!

Best,
- Joe]]>
So, the Release Notes, formerly found here, are now here (at http://highfrontier.com/releasenotes.html).

Information on Making Mods, formerly found here, is now here (at http://highfrontier.com/makingmods/index.html).

We regret having to do this.  I know I hate it when stuff moves around on the web, and links on old pages lead to the dreaded "404 Not Found" error.  But in this case, we have no choice.

Hopefully this heads-up will help future seekers find what they are looking for!

Best,
- Joe]]> http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=221 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 11:02:13 -0700 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=221
Actually, "fled the country" is kind of close — we spent six weeks in Japan this summer.  We intended to continue working on High Frontier while there, but as it turned out, that just wasn't doable.

But we're back, and getting back on top of things now.  Expect to see regular updates resuming, including support for Steam coming real soon now!

So, if there is anything you'd especially like to see in the game, this is a great time to let us know!]]>
Actually, "fled the country" is kind of close — we spent six weeks in Japan this summer.  We intended to continue working on High Frontier while there, but as it turned out, that just wasn't doable.

But we're back, and getting back on top of things now.  Expect to see regular updates resuming, including support for Steam coming real soon now!

So, if there is anything you'd especially like to see in the game, this is a great time to let us know!]]> http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=220 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 05:17:23 -0700 http://highfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=220