GURPS Spaceships Design Spreadsheet - Page 97

Rupert · 09-12-2020, 05:11 PM

I found a mention in Magic (M11) - area spells are four yards high as the default, and 'wall' spell descriptions all back this up. So the default hex is four yards high for standard magic. This is also mentioned in Characters (B239).

DaltonS · 09-12-2020, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rupert

I found a mention in Magic (M11) - area spells are four yards high as the default, and 'wall' spell descriptions all back this up. So the default hex is four yards high for standard magic. This is also mentioned in Characters (B239).

Magic! I should have known. I knew about Area spells of course, but since my space station was a hard science project I didn't consider it. Better keep wizards off the station then. If the support structure for a deck lies beneath it, an Area spell might ruin someone else's day. (If it even stuck to the deck of a rotating and orbiting space station at all. ;) )

Dalton “Sir, I think we need to change our orbit” Spence

Celti · 09-12-2020, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DaltonS

Could you tell me where you learned this?

The specific reference i was remembering was p. B101, which i'll admit doesn't explicitly say hex, but as Rupert specified, Magic does; i'm pretty sure other references could be dug up as well.

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Originally Posted by Basic Set: Characters

Assume that range is 100 yards, area is a circle 2 yards in radius (and 12’ high, should volume matter), and duration is 10 seconds, unless the advantage specifies otherwise. Exceptions will be noted.

(Emphasis added.)

DaltonS · 09-12-2020, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Celti

The specific reference i was remembering was p. B101, which i'll admit doesn't explicitly say hex, but as Rupert specified, Magic does; i'm pretty sure other references could be dug up as well.

I guess I'd better not let any supers with enhanced advantages on board either. :D

Dalton “I love people with powers. Just not on my station.” Spence

DaltonS · 09-14-2020, 09:16 AM

I was browsing some of my older posts recently when I came across some ship designs I was (and am) rather proud of. Unfortunately when I checked my "Unofficial Ships" sheet I had apparently not saved them there. In the process of reconstructing them I noticed a couple of things I hadn't before. I won't call them errors but they did surprise me.

Whether the "Calculate Troop Strength" checkbox is checked or not, Troop Strength is still listed in the generated notes (and calculated for all auxiliary vessels).
"Spin Tethers" can be selected as a option but won't be listed unless the "Spin Gravity" option is checked. This actually makes sense structurally but the "Spin Tether" option should be zeroed and locked down if "Spin Gravity" is unchecked. Also the Spin Tether G value in the notes should go to 2 decimal places (or 3 significant digits).

Dalton “puzzled but glad to be back” Spence

DaltonS · 09-14-2020, 03:03 PM

Another thing I just noticed: the IR signature of a "Reconfigurable System" is the total of the signatures of all the components. That makes no sense since only one component can be active at any given time. Instead the signature should be the highest one of any of the components. I have a Fission Reactor/NTR (Ram Rocket) combo (which makes a little sense, right) which can power a VASMIR Electric Rocket in space once the NTR has got them there. I'm adding Exposed Radiators for the reactor which will be retracted the the NTR mode is being used.

Dalton “revisiting my 'Mars Semi-Cycler' idea” Spence

DaltonS · 09-15-2020, 07:50 PM

I just started designing my Mars Base (okay, my starting point was "The Warren" from Pyramid 3/71, page 11 but I made extensive changes) and came across a couple of features that don't seem to work.

Solar Power Options - I set the Stellar Distance to 1.5 AU like I should but even with 3 Solar Panel Systems I didn't get a single power point. Don't you add partial Solar Power points together?
When I selected the "Optimized for [Craft]" option for my hangar bay there was no list of auxiliary vehicles to choose from in the Option 4 column.

Dalton “Special features that don't work aren't that special” Spence

ericbsmith · 09-15-2020, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DaltonS

Solar Power Options - I set the Stellar Distance to 1.5 AU like I should but even with 3 Solar Panel Systems I didn't get a single power point. Don't you add partial Solar Power points together?

It should, yes, but apparently is not on the system itself. However, the Power Points do seem to be showing up in the Power Points Note that appears above the Ship Systems.

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Originally Posted by DaltonS

When I selected the "Optimized for [Craft]" option for my hangar bay there was no list of auxiliary vehicles to choose from in the Option 4 column.

That field allows you to type in a value, since it's basically informational for the system note.

DaltonS · 09-16-2020, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ericbsmith

It should, yes, but apparently is not on the system itself. However, the Power Points do seem to be showing up in the Power Points Note that appears above the Ship Systems.

Nope, still a total of 0 power points for all three Solar Panel Arrays. (The original "Warren" design never adjusted the Solar Power Options.) Should be a total of 1 regular and 1 small power point if it worked. There is a nice note explaining "[8] Power Points ×0.444 for Stellar Luminosity 1.0 L and Distance 1.5 AU, [9] Optimized for Mars Trans-Orbital Taxi (L)"

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That field allows you to type in a value, since it's basically informational for the system note.

Okay, I was just hoping that if a drop down list of vehicles could be used as a "Vehicle Docks" option it could generated here.

Dalton “Is a domed 'open space' greenhouse really a good idea?” Spence

ericbsmith · 09-16-2020, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DaltonS

Nope, still a total of 0 power points for all three Solar Panel Arrays. (The original "Warren" design never adjusted the Solar Power Options.) Should be a total of 1 regular and 1 small power point if it worked. There is a nice note explaining "[8] Power Points ×0.444 for Stellar Luminosity 1.0 L and Distance 1.5 AU, [9] Optimized for Mars Trans-Orbital Taxi (L)"

Yeah, there are some issues with the way it's handling it. I'm going to look into it when I get some time.

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Originally Posted by DaltonS

Okay, I was just hoping that if a drop down list of vehicles could be used as a "Vehicle Docks" option it could generated here.

I'm not sure why I never set it up like the Vehicle Dock with the dropdown. Maybe I'll go back and revisit that.

09-12-2020, 05:11 PM	#961
Rupert Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wellington, NZ	Re: GURPS Spaceships Design Spreadsheet I found a mention in Magic (M11) - area spells are four yards high as the default, and 'wall' spell descriptions all back this up. So the default hex is four yards high for standard magic. This is also mentioned in Characters (B239). __________________ Rupert Boleyn "A pessimist is an optimist with a sense of history."

09-14-2020, 09:16 AM	#965
DaltonS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ont. CANADA	Re: GURPS Spaceships Design Spreadsheet I was browsing some of my older posts recently when I came across some ship designs I was (and am) rather proud of. Unfortunately when I checked my "Unofficial Ships" sheet I had apparently not saved them there. In the process of reconstructing them I noticed a couple of things I hadn't before. I won't call them errors but they did surprise me. Whether the "Calculate Troop Strength" checkbox is checked or not, Troop Strength is still listed in the generated notes (and calculated for all auxiliary vessels). "Spin Tethers" can be selected as a option but won't be listed unless the "Spin Gravity" option is checked. This actually makes sense structurally but the "Spin Tether" option should be zeroed and locked down if "Spin Gravity" is unchecked. Also the Spin Tether G value in the notes should go to 2 decimal places (or 3 significant digits). Dalton “puzzled but glad to be back” Spence Last edited by DaltonS; 09-14-2020 at 11:54 AM.

09-14-2020, 03:03 PM	#966
DaltonS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ont. CANADA	Re: GURPS Spaceships Design Spreadsheet Another thing I just noticed: the IR signature of a "Reconfigurable System" is the total of the signatures of all the components. That makes no sense since only one component can be active at any given time. Instead the signature should be the highest one of any of the components. I have a Fission Reactor/NTR (Ram Rocket) combo (which makes a little sense, right) which can power a VASMIR Electric Rocket in space once the NTR has got them there. I'm adding Exposed Radiators for the reactor which will be retracted the the NTR mode is being used. Dalton “revisiting my 'Mars Semi-Cycler' idea” Spence Last edited by DaltonS; 09-14-2020 at 03:26 PM. Reason: Added why I looked at the IR Sig in the first place.

09-15-2020, 07:50 PM	#967
DaltonS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ont. CANADA	Re: GURPS Spaceships Design Spreadsheet I just started designing my Mars Base (okay, my starting point was "The Warren" from Pyramid 3/71, page 11 but I made extensive changes) and came across a couple of features that don't seem to work. Solar Power Options - I set the Stellar Distance to 1.5 AU like I should but even with 3 Solar Panel Systems I didn't get a single power point. Don't you add partial Solar Power points together? When I selected the "Optimized for [Craft]" option for my hangar bay there was no list of auxiliary vehicles to choose from in the Option 4 column. Dalton “Special features that don't work aren't that special” Spence Last edited by DaltonS; 09-15-2020 at 07:53 PM.