@onewhofound Probably need a bit more power (if you run out of power, have too many power consumers, then electrical devices like cameras lose power). Also, try making sure you're in a seat, shouldn't die then.

I'm getting this, but if we were going with Expanse-lore accurate Epstein, it should be capable as a weapon and it's damage range should probably be way longer than 75 blocks ( I see that it's only 30 now). However, I understand the reason that this was made so minimal.

So anytime I go too fast using this engine, all my cameras turn off and I die mysteriously. Anyone know why?

@retrograde_orbit Yeah, you can reuse the code I have in this.

With that stated, I know you said just the scripts, but to be clear with my response. The models are mushrooms, so if you do need them, you will need to ask his permission on his mod page.

Hello, is it okay if I use the custom scripts from this mod in my own? The mod will be unlisted, link back to this one, and credit you.

Thanks

Finally. Time to build the Yeet Skeet 9000 to get into my friend's planetary range and bombard him while he's still planet-bound

That has fixed it, I did unsub and resub yesterday but it didn't work, I think it also requires a steam restart sometimes maybe? Thanks anyway working now :)

@Dampiir I tested the mod and it loads and functions as expected. So, this appears to be a specific issue. Two possible ways to address this.
1. Unsubscribe from the mod, wait a few seconds, and resubscribe then test it again. (on client and server)
2. If 1 does not work: Publish your save, and send me the link.

I cannot recreate what ever issue you are having otherwise.

Getting this error when trying to load into our server:
2021-07-26 18:10:50.198 - Thread: 1 -> MOD_CRITICAL_ERROR: Epstein Drive - Functional Version
2021-07-26 18:10:50.198 - Thread: 1 -> in file:
2021-07-26 18:10:50.198 - Thread: 1 -> MOD PARTIALLY SKIPPED, LOADED ONLY 3/6 PHASES, Following Error occured:
Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
Sandbox.Game
at Sandbox.Definitions.MyDefinitionManager.LoadDefinitions(List`1 contexts, List`1 definitionSets, Boolean failOnDebug, Boolean isPreload)

Thanks for the mod work.. Any idea when I place the core it shows up as a oxygen tank in dedicated server. In single player world it seems to work as intended.

would you consider making it a bit more powerful :)

This mod currently works fine. The original version will also be updated with new functionality and textures soon. Please refer to here for the latest information:

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=841831581

Works fine for me.

Anyone able to get this working? Mine gives errors and won't load the mod

Hi Dondelium. I will be updating my mod before the end of the year. Thank you very much for doing your best to maintain my mod in my absence. Please get in touch at some point :-)

Will there be a small grid version? and hopefully full model sized?

Cheers

Ok, will look into it soon.

Seems to be broken. No model in-game.

Will this be updated to provide thrust in gravity?

How do you install it?

Hey there! I love this mod great work!
I was wondering if we could have permission to incorporate this into our own modpack (Im a admin on the sigma draconis cluster) We would need to reupload due to component edits and a few re-balances.
Thanks for your time!

@Dondelium

Excellent Mod dude, beautiful thruster and those efficiency and thrust. Very Cool.

I'm building a frigate MCRN/Expanse inspired right now based on your Epstein engine.
I notice just two things a bit strange.

The blue flame of the Cone color all my hull during a full thrust, don't know if it come from the cone or my speed mod, i'm using the 250/350m/s mod.
And the other thing is that if i try to land it as a rocket (like Roci landing on Illus on Season 4 of the show), i don't understand why but the thrust always push me to the ground, either i go up or down. So i can land, but i cant do anything else. Only way to go back is to put the ship in horizontal position and then fly like this. But well it supposed to have overpower ion thruster or lot of hydro one. Wich isnt the point when u have the epstein drive neither economical for a Survival game. And well, i'd like to use it as a rocket so that the point.
Any idea ?

To be 100% honest I thought this was just a joke. I figured it exploded and put something about someone else killing you.

@Dondelium would you know if the Thruster Component can function if not placed directly on the core? I see there are conveyor ports but can't figure out if it can work that way.

@BobGrey, can you send me those files too? We've cleaned up this mod (added to progression tree, added details, fixed icons, etc etc) and have the logic for the small grid models, but not the small models themselves. Would LOVE to incorporate that into our version.

Just like the real Epstein then

im guessing it doesnt kill itself

@BobGrey Sure. That is fine with me.

@Dondellum I managed to make my own edit to this mod to get a small-ship variant working perfectly. I added two new blocks (a small variant for each of the blocks already in the mod), using the same models, scripts, textures, audio, etc. I should be able to separate the 2 new blocks out of the rest of the mod as an "add-on". This add-on would include no information from the rest of the mod except for that immediately within the block's code segment of the sbc file for the blocks.
Would you be fine with me uploading my file as an add-on, requiring the base mod to operate? Alternitavely, I can send you the files if you wish to incorporate it into the mod directly.

Would be nice to have a small ship version.

@Achilles heh Epstein killing himself.

@Achilles Can you provide a world file or blueprint? I just tested the mod, and the thruster is not damaging itself. So it must be something else.

having a problem where the thruster destroys itself slowly

@TheAvaliEngineer Technically any thruster creates thrust gravity, but you'll need a speed mod and a world with no asteroids(unless you want to risk running into one)

Sadly, no, it does not.

Does this provide thrust gravity?

Is it possible, that you make a small ship version?

He went to space and died of extreme g force exposure.

he didnt kill himself he went to space guys this is the secret

Lmao

EPSTEIN DID'NT DRIVE HIMSELF, WAKE UP SHEEPLE

Update, I tried turning it off and back on again... (reloaded the world). The drive is now working as it should. Great Mod too! Thanks!

Hi, In my tests I'm not seeing any power consumption at all. (even less than other Epstein mods)... Other than that it works fine.

Mine showed it failed on it's own but I know the Epstien Drive didn't kill itself.

@Doctor Octoganapus It would not be as realistic anymore if it worked better in atmo since it is in effect a fusion torch, which is not like a traditional rocket that generates thrust with expanding gasses but does it in a way not dissimilar to ion thrusters. It is in effect a nuclear ion thruster.

@Dondelium Would it be possible to make the thruster work better in atmosphere? Or at least let me upload a version that does? I rather love this engine and would like it to function better in atmosphere.

Small grid version and small version for use as maneuvering thruster would be awesome to have. Maybe same thruster? Large grid 1x1x1 for both parts and small grid 5x5x5 thruster, 3x3x3 for core?

Is there plans to make a small grid version?

Is this just a fix, or are you continuing the mod, adding more features, etc.?