VUI (Virtual User Interface)

[Prophet]

The virtual user interface is a new mod created by alterecco and myself to simulate the player ship's main computer.

Included is a sample software program that can be installed and executed by the VUI, providing an advanced version of the targeting software. Using overlays the player is given a targeting reticle and any ship targeted will now display the damage type of the primary weapon.



Available for download on Xelerus here.

I plan on releasing more software for use with the VUI soon.

For Modders:
If you would like to make your own programs for use with the VUI I have tried to comment the XML and show how it works but if you still have any comments or questions post them here and I will try to answer them.

[Prophet]

Update:download at Xelerus
New interface screen with some graphic background using our new <Canvas>
2 cyberdecks for the player to use with custom graphics. They are illegal so check the BM. Wreck scanner reworked for the V.U.I. thanks to alterecco as well as the damage indicator for autons.
New devices including transceivers and computer cores for improved performance on all your hacking needs. The Mnemonic processor has been reduced to 0 device slots to fit with the other devices.

If anyone has any requests for new software, questions or comments, just ask!
8)

[Prophet]

Sorry, but this is re-re-updated.

Periculi has given me permission to redistribute his starLog mod which will chart your way through the vanilla star systems!





as well as some minor fixes to the other files.


This pack now includes:

-The V.U.I. Master file
-3 new transceiver device to make hacking your targets easier
-2 new CPUs to increase the number and size of files you can have installed simultaneously, the Quantum CPU has been modified to be compatible, it no longer requires a device slot.
-alterecco's damageIndicator and wreck scanner (very awesome)
-Periculi's StarLog Navigation mod, this thing is awesome, seriously. Just try it!.
-Many "Prophet's trade guides". These catalogues allow you to identify and reference specific items. Reuseable software.
-2 new cyberdecks. "Shield Degrade" and "0V3rM|ND" These software programs can infect your enemy's computer with malicious viruses. The programs are inteded for use with the transceivers to increase their effectiveness.

[Aeonic]

It sounds neat, but I'm leery of trying it because I worry about incompatibilities, unbalanced improvements, and things that can easily be abused and ruin the game.

[Prophet]

I know, i know, i know... another update?


The Asteroid Scanner

Tired of mindlessly blasting away at every asteroid in the system?
With the asteroid scanner, any mineable ore inside the asteroid will be found quickly and easily.




Changed slightly so that ore is not found immediately and takes some time. The program will now memorize which have been fully scanned or not so you don't have to continuously rescan asteroids! You must allow the scan to complete. Be patient

Now Available at Xelerus

[Sponge]

1. This is really cool and I plan to try it out next time I start a new game.
2. Use the "Direct Link To Image" (or something to that effect) when using Image Shack. You've direct linked to the thumbnail picture which means that when I click on it, it doesn't get any bigger and I can't see anything.

[Periculi]

Nice!

Going to have to play with the new screen functions and see if that static map data can be generated based from the game node list - maybe see an actual map generated for any topology that way.

I look forward to seeing more VUI components.

[george moromisato]

Just wanted to say that this asteroid scanner is awesome! Nice work!

[Prophet]

Just wanted to say that this asteroid scanner is awesome! Nice work!

Thank you George, I really appreciate that.

Going to have to play with the new screen functions and see if that static map data can be generated based from the game node list - maybe see an actual map generated for any topology that way.

I look forward to seeing more VUI components

Thank you Periculi, and I eagerly look forward to what you come up with!

[Wurmish]

An asteroid scanner IS fairly shiny...

Someone I know was working on their own scanner, but unfortunately early on it had a tendency for some reason to destroy all local shields except yours. Sounded kinda fun otherwise.