Smaller Space Elevators

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Is it possible to decrease the size of the space elevators and their little flying cars? I think they look cool... except they're a little big. I'd love to see them smaller. Especially on moons with Celestial Bodies mod (where they look REALLY huge).

Thanks! ^_^

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Reply #1 from Sins Forums Top

P.S. They aren't cars. If you zoom you can see they are default unit icons. I think Kortul Devastators are the easiest to spot.

Reply #2 from Sins Forums Top

Um, yea, I know but... do you know anything about my question?

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Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top

If anyone knows how to do this, please tell! #:(

Reply #4 from Sins Forums Top

LOL, it's true.  The "cars" are about the size of a entire state.

Then there is the typical capital ship which has about 2 billion people on board (judging by size compaired to plannet).

Reply #5 from Sins Forums Top

I don't think the planets are to scale. That'd be kinda hard to implement. :rolleyes:

 

So... regarding the actual mod idea...

Reply #6 from Sins Forums Top

Well for the "cars" you might be able to get away with shrinking the ship icons themselves, if you can find what file they are in. I don't know what you'd do with the space elevators though.

Reply #7 from Sins Forums Top

well i do believe space elevators are hardcoaded but i could be wrong. you try searching the mexh foldure for any hints? id look for stuf like PlanetElevator-Psi-Bunker.mesh (because i simply dont have a clue what building that would be) and open it in 3ds max if you have the plug in for it and whatnot.