Irl trebuchets use a sling with one end attached to the throwing arm and the other attached to a ring. The ring slides over a “release pin” on the end of the throwing arm and the angle of the release pin sets where in the rotation the payload leaves the sling.
Maybe instead of when it's vertical, the player could set the angle and then the x,y coordinates of the objects release could be determined with trigonometry? It might be quite difficult to pinpoint exact values but it seems like the easiest solution to me.
Yes, they are firing too late. You could try having the chain release when the arm is vertical, or when the chain is 45 degrees behind the arm, and the arc would be more typical.
I was going to say adjustible firing trajectories, but someone already reccomended that, so I would say add a vareiety ammo types, specifically for the trabuchet.
also consider adding some other seige weapons for variety. catapult as a predecessor that has a cheaper cost (perhaps no metal cost) and maybe a balista
Damn that's cool as hell! Especially since you showed us how you made it. It's not just another "hey there I made a trebuchet" but you presented us how you did it and is is fascinating as hell <3
Why not just disguise the chain as a rope if it matters? I believe ropes are stimulated usually on a number of average points (just segmenting the rope), basically making it a chain anyways?
Try making a waterball. I can’t code, so my suggestion would be to make a blue smooth boulder and when it’s airborne, there should be small particles fall off of it.
That's a big question! Personally I use the Unity game engine with Blender for modeling; with those two programs you can achieve a lot. Just start googling about game development, as a hobby it's a lot of work but also a lot of fun!
Have it throw a trebuchet, which then throws a rock, for double the height
:P
Lol well one was technically launched!
Whoa you actually tried it. Thank you
OP came through. Sadly I can't give you any rewards, but you deserve all.
I gotchu homie.
That trebuchet is confused but he has the spirit of throwing huge blocks.
It looks like a Trebuchet monster is coming out of the ground for second! Like a Trebuchet with Legs that could fire from anywhere. 🤣 🤣 🤣
This is a repost, one of the top of all time posts on r/trebuchetmemes
Trebu-seption
I think they fired too late. I don't think I have to shoot 90 ° but a little earlier for more range (correct me if I'm wrong)
You're right, I was thinking of adding a way to set the angle of fire to better control the range.
Irl trebuchets use a sling with one end attached to the throwing arm and the other attached to a ring. The ring slides over a “release pin” on the end of the throwing arm and the angle of the release pin sets where in the rotation the payload leaves the sling.
Maybe instead of when it's vertical, the player could set the angle and then the x,y coordinates of the objects release could be determined with trigonometry? It might be quite difficult to pinpoint exact values but it seems like the easiest solution to me.
Yes, they are firing too late. You could try having the chain release when the arm is vertical, or when the chain is 45 degrees behind the arm, and the arc would be more typical.
What’s the name of your game?
Starboard! I post more on r/starboard
Joined. Your game looks cool!
Your game looks cool!
Thank you. Your game looks cool!
Aight I have something new to play :)
Just joined. Your game looks cool!
What platform will it be on?
it will be on pc, and possibly console (possibly)
I like physics in games. It makes me go
yes
YESSSS
This game reminds me of unturned. Is the base building similar?
It's somewhere between Unturned and Rust
Its enough to make a grown man cry
Looks good :)
I feel they need to be able to fire catapults just to prove we are superior that those pebble throwing machines
I was going to say adjustible firing trajectories, but someone already reccomended that, so I would say add a vareiety ammo types, specifically for the trabuchet.
also consider adding some other seige weapons for variety. catapult as a predecessor that has a cheaper cost (perhaps no metal cost) and maybe a balista
On a real note, add wheels that can move. Idk the math but I know it helps when it can move foward ad back a bit
Beautifully done my friend.
I wanna have 10 of them in my army and just blast my way into victory
Make a BIG ONE
can only be shot post surrender
Add a moaning sound whenever something is launched.
I recognized Blender. What other software did you use in making this??
Just Unity!
What is the game called I would love to play it
its called starboard, its in development at the moment. come and join us at r/starboard
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#1: Made a digger enemy, his name is Gerald | 45 comments
#2: Made a little progress gif, let me know if you like the style! | 20 comments
#3: I crocheted Gerald cause he is too cute not to crochet | 22 comments
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Damn that's cool as hell! Especially since you showed us how you made it. It's not just another "hey there I made a trebuchet" but you presented us how you did it and is is fascinating as hell <3
When can we expect Trebuchet Simulator launch on Steam?
Yo, this is sick. Good animation and art style, gl on this thing.
this video is so detailed in such a short amount of time, i love it
also the trebuchet looks sick as hell
Make that whippy version, with the double arm joints (I don’t actually know how they work but they’re AWESOME!)
make a traintarget that looks like a pleb catapult
Make it trow catapults or smaler trebbies
Why not just disguise the chain as a rope if it matters? I believe ropes are stimulated usually on a number of average points (just segmenting the rope), basically making it a chain anyways?
This is sick
Take my damn upvote
Where can I buy this game?
the game will be free once released, but currently its in development. its called starboard, you should come and visit r/starboard
I joined the subreddit and discord once I saw the post, I'm excited for it to release.
looks epic. what game and when can i get it
its called starboard, and you can get into a closed beta right now! just join the discord server for it, linked on r/starboard
Let me set my spawn in a bed, then launch my bed into enemy territory, commit die, and spawn where my bed is
Trébuchain?
For range and realism sake I would say have it releases slightly befor it goes vertical so it gets a better arc to the projectile
This is truly blessed content.
Try making a waterball. I can’t code, so my suggestion would be to make a blue smooth boulder and when it’s airborne, there should be small particles fall off of it.
Avatar recreation? Just for checking if it works, I know you probably won’t be able to get permission. Lol, would be fun though.
Damn that game looks pretty cool, what’s it gonna be called?
Starboard! See more progress on r/starboard
Nice
This is so cool! I have no experience creating a game like this so I’m curious how you did it!?
That's a big question! Personally I use the Unity game engine with Blender for modeling; with those two programs you can achieve a lot. Just start googling about game development, as a hobby it's a lot of work but also a lot of fun!
Are you still working on this game because I'd love to play it!
Yes! See when it's released on r/starboard
Awsome! Keep working on it it looks awsome!
looks like an unturned mod with better graphics
Yo what game is this? Is this on steam?
In development, r/starboard
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#1: I added trebuchets, here's how they work! | 21 comments
#2: Testing some procedural animation for crabs | 17 comments
#3: Made a lil devlog showing the interesting bits of the last 6 months of work. Hoping to do more of these a bit more consistently! | 3 comments
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Tell me where the FUCK is this game I’m willing to pay for a damn demo
r/starboard :)
Ask to join the closed beta in the discord!
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What game is it, looks fun would try when comes out
What is this game and is it out yet? I want it
Have a trebuchet throw a wall at a boulder
This gets reposted like every day.
dear ser you are a genius indeed
This shit ballin
What is said game
r/starboard
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