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Old 06-08-24, 04:36 PM   #5
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Ah the mercator projection. Makes sense now, interesting. Wonder why they didnt just incorporate a curve into the map, would have made for a lot better horizon simulation.
Much more complex programming, and not enough time or money to do it in. Instead, they use algorithms to simulate the actual distances and fuel spent. Doesn't work the greatest, but that's what you get when you have a toilet paper tube for a world map, and a squished dome for the sky... lol
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