Moving, packing, and dismantling...

Well, I suppose I knew this might happen.
The entire projects has been dismantled and is ready to pack for storage.

As these things happen, it was completely unexpected and more than a jolt to the system. The house I have lived in and rented for several years had a bit of a plumbing problem. Nothing major, but a spraying leak of water from an old pipe filled the basement with a dense fog, and the high heat of the summer did the rest. The house is infested with black mold.

Luckily, the electronics were stored upstairs. I believe I can salvage everything, and a day in the sun and breeze should make it safe to move.

Adding insult to injury, my work computer literally blew up, and as my life is already in limbo, replacing it with a new server is not going to happen. My gaming system was stored at my work shop, and the ever clever girlfriend suggested strongly that it was more than powerful enough to handle the design work I need to do.

But... but... That's my GAMING computer!

Then she kicked in with a logic I couldn't argue: start saving NOW for an UberSystem, and when we move into our own house, I'll have room and a new custom pc to run the sim on. My pc tech and his bench tech are already working hard on a mega build and I'm putting whatever spare cash into the project as layaway. They are working from the video card back, so I expect nothing less than epic performance!

So, watch this space. I assure you the project is not dead! The girl is making sure that the house we invest in will have workshop space and a room dedicated to the sim and my other gaming projects, and a video studio for capturing projects in progress. So, in a sense, we all win if I can find the house we can set up shop!

I'm hoping the next few houses we check out will result in at least one place we can call home. Keep an eye on the space - the journey has just begun!

Revisiting designs, not quite starting from scratch

The state of the simpit. 

Well, its finally gotten to the point where I can fly again,and the list of improvements I want to do far outweighs the attatchment I may have for this setup.

It's all coming down.

I've got a 3 monitor mount coming, which I foolishly put off until now. The whole design revolves around where the monitors sit. Shelving units started giving in almost immediately, and the new chair sits too low to see comfortably. I can't build the chair base until i know where the monitors will sit, and soon enough I'll have options. Once the monitors are secure and at the right height, the overhead console, control arms, center console and additional monitor(s) will finally have a home.

Having been able to fly with this configuration, I have a good plan on where everything should go now. The control panels were a test to see how many controls I coukd cram in a small space. Not neccessary and really impractical. So, back to my original notes and sketches now that I have almost everything I planned on having since I started this project. If only it wasn't -5 degrees outside right now. Too damn cold to use any tools.

Well, it's working well enough to fly. Sounds like a good enough plan for a day off...

Evochron Legacy is Out!

Just a quick blast, but I'm sure there will be many more updates soon.
Vice has just released the latest version of the Evochron universe, LEGACY:

http://www.starwraith.com

Steam junkies can grab it from there. As always, how so much fun can cost so little and download so quickly is beyond me. Vice, the sole developer and programmer, has responded to suggestions and created what may be the most exciting, approachable and customizeable space sim out there. The excitement of exploration, mining, trading and blowing the snot out of pirate scum - it's all there. No veiled promises, no "gimme more money and we'll put those features in some day" - it's here today, and I for one cannot wait to blow the dust off the simpit, fire up the system and fly across the galaxy!

I'll be adding details and info as I enjoy and discover the latest Evochron. Expect updates on the simpit itself, as I'm not going to be happy until it's working properly and the immersion is considerably improved. I've got new info on construction materials, new plans and some fundamental upgrades to everything from my flight seat to lighting and sound systems!