Orbiter 2010

Lionclaw · 07-04-10, 06:46 AM

Hail Probe!

Haven't really gotten into Orbiter 2010 yet, I've been on a long break from Orbiting.

krashkart · 07-04-10, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Lionclaw

Hail Probe!

Haven't really gotten into Orbiter 2010 yet, I've been on a long break from Orbiting.

Hail Probe! I haven't found all of the differences in 2010 yet, but the most obvious change is that scenarios load up much, much quicker now. Doc added a new atmosphere model, too, although I haven't yet figured out what effect that has during atmospheric flight.

Robsoie · 07-06-10, 10:03 AM

Additionally, the Map MFD is much much better in Orbiter 2010 than in 2006 too.
There's a lot of new toys for modders and coders too, so possibly even much more awesome addons will be released in the future.

Crécy · 07-06-10, 01:23 PM

Hello! I discovered Orbiter from this thread. I have never even heard about it before but it sounded so interesting I downloaded it. I've installed these mods:

-Shuttle Fleet V4.5
-Wideawake International
-UCGO 2.0
-OrbiterSound mod
-UniversalMMu

Are there any other good mods out there I should download?

Edit: Okay, I tried it a bit and realized I did not understand anything about it. Where should I start?

NeonSamurai · 07-06-10, 04:17 PM

http://www.aovi93.dsl.pipex.com/play_in_space.htm

best intro guide I know of, though it's a little dated.

The guide uses IMFD though for transorbital injections not TransX, but I prefer IMFD myself. Though be aware that the guide is a bit behind and may not match up exactly with the current version of IMFD.

IMFD
http://koti.mbnet.fi/jarmonik/Orbiter.html

There are also lots of useful MFD's you can grab from orbiterhanger (link below). You may also want to find yourself a good deep space ship with docking ports (one of my favorite things is touring the solar system with one and a delta glider for exploring planets). Lots of other nice addons too.

You could also checkout NNASP, though I don't know if it works with 2010.

http://www.orbithangar.com/
http://orbiter.dansteph.com/index.php?disp=d
http://sourceforge.net/projects/nassp/
http://nassp.sourceforge.net/wiki/Main_Page
http://www.dougsorbiterpage.com/

eddie · 07-06-10, 05:26 PM

As far as doing something with Project Apollo for Orbiter, especially if you are new to the sim, go with AMSO. Looks just as good or better then NASSP, and easier to get into. NASSP is great, but has a long learning curve.

AMSO plugs right into Orbiter 2010, real easy to install. Get it here-

http://www.acsoft.ch/AMSO/amso.html

krashkart · 07-06-10, 05:41 PM

Also check out Orbiter-Forum: http://www.orbiter-forum.com

As for add-ons, I use a couple of different spaceplanes:

DanSteph's DGIV-2
XR-2 Ravenstar (EDIT - I see that NeonSamurai already linked in Doug's Orbiter Page)
I almost forgot the TX with the Total Immersion virtual cockpit by vchamp.

For most of my heavy-lift delivery needs I rely on a combination of Kulch's Energia, Space Tugs, and Space Tankers. If you're ever interested in station building I highly recommend having a look at the Francophone Orbiter Community Website (Station Modules section). You can also find some really well made examples of CTV, and Progress vehicles in their Spacecraft section.

For MFD addons, the one I use the most is Attitude MFD V3.2. I find it very useful during docking approaches and for holding station with respect to another vessel (also very helpful during EVA).

There is also a UMMU/UCGO'd International Space Station

:

http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=4457

I'll dig around for some resources that helped get me started with Orbiter.

Sailor Steve · 07-06-10, 08:12 PM

I've played Orbiter a little in the past, but I had problems controlling the ships and understanding what was happening.

On question: Can it be played without a joystick?

07-06-10, 01:23 PM	#4
Crécy Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dark forest Posts: 793 Downloads: 316 Uploads: 0	Hello! I discovered Orbiter from this thread. I have never even heard about it before but it sounded so interesting I downloaded it. I've installed these mods: -Shuttle Fleet V4.5 -Wideawake International -UCGO 2.0 -OrbiterSound mod -UniversalMMu Are there any other good mods out there I should download? Edit: Okay, I tried it a bit and realized I did not understand anything about it. Where should I start? Last edited by Crécy; 07-06-10 at 01:34 PM.

07-06-10, 04:17 PM	#5
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	http://www.aovi93.dsl.pipex.com/play_in_space.htm best intro guide I know of, though it's a little dated. The guide uses IMFD though for transorbital injections not TransX, but I prefer IMFD myself. Though be aware that the guide is a bit behind and may not match up exactly with the current version of IMFD. IMFD http://koti.mbnet.fi/jarmonik/Orbiter.html There are also lots of useful MFD's you can grab from orbiterhanger (link below). You may also want to find yourself a good deep space ship with docking ports (one of my favorite things is touring the solar system with one and a delta glider for exploring planets). Lots of other nice addons too. You could also checkout NNASP, though I don't know if it works with 2010. http://www.orbithangar.com/ http://orbiter.dansteph.com/index.php?disp=d http://sourceforge.net/projects/nassp/ http://nassp.sourceforge.net/wiki/Main_Page http://www.dougsorbiterpage.com/ __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

07-06-10, 05:26 PM	#6
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	As far as doing something with Project Apollo for Orbiter, especially if you are new to the sim, go with AMSO. Looks just as good or better then NASSP, and easier to get into. NASSP is great, but has a long learning curve. AMSO plugs right into Orbiter 2010, real easy to install. Get it here- http://www.acsoft.ch/AMSO/amso.html __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

07-06-10, 05:41 PM	#7
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Also check out Orbiter-Forum: http://www.orbiter-forum.com As for add-ons, I use a couple of different spaceplanes: DanSteph's DGIV-2 XR-2 Ravenstar (EDIT - I see that NeonSamurai already linked in Doug's Orbiter Page) I almost forgot the TX with the Total Immersion virtual cockpit by vchamp. For most of my heavy-lift delivery needs I rely on a combination of Kulch's Energia, Space Tugs, and Space Tankers. If you're ever interested in station building I highly recommend having a look at the Francophone Orbiter Community Website (Station Modules section). You can also find some really well made examples of CTV, and Progress vehicles in their Spacecraft section. For MFD addons, the one I use the most is Attitude MFD V3.2. I find it very useful during docking approaches and for holding station with respect to another vessel (also very helpful during EVA). There is also a UMMU/UCGO'd International Space Station : http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=4457 I'll dig around for some resources that helped get me started with Orbiter. __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard Last edited by krashkart; 07-06-10 at 07:56 PM.

07-06-10, 08:12 PM	#8
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I've played Orbiter a little in the past, but I had problems controlling the ships and understanding what was happening. On question: Can it be played without a joystick? __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

07-04-10, 06:46 AM	#1
Lionclaw Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,006 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Hail Probe! Haven't really gotten into Orbiter 2010 yet, I've been on a long break from Orbiting.

07-06-10, 10:03 AM	#3
Robsoie Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 130 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Additionally, the Map MFD is much much better in Orbiter 2010 than in 2006 too. There's a lot of new toys for modders and coders too, so possibly even much more awesome addons will be released in the future.