X3TC: Ecliptic Projector denied?

Capt_Newbie · Post by **Capt_Newbie** » Sun, 20. Nov 11, 15:10

It may be that I just haven't found the right button (I thought it used to be 'G'?), but the lack of an ecliptic projector has been the most irksome thing about TC. It's very useful for dropping satellites and placing complexes. Have I just been having an extended blond moment..?

I finally Googled it, and no, I guess it isn't me...

http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=220666

StJude · Post by **StJude** » Sun, 20. Nov 11, 18:11

Also really miss it. Used to be really helpful in orienting yourself and finding gates. I guess it just isn't considered so useful in TC, what with the sometimes bizzare sector lay-outs.

TTD · Post by **TTD** » Sun, 20. Nov 11, 19:30

s/m forum can get it back for you iirc.

Rhox · Post by **Rhox** » Sun, 20. Nov 11, 21:47

The irregular sector layout with gates lying in sometimes unusual places is most likely the reason why they dropped it.
That was one of the first things I missed from Reunion, however, you get along without really well and the new discovery software (don't know if it's the exact name in the english version) you get from the Teladi enables you to hand those tasks down to your non-player ships...

best regards,
Rhox

Capt_Newbie · Post by **Capt_Newbie** » Sun, 20. Nov 11, 23:29

Using the s/m forum gets me a nodified tag, though, doesn't it?

The unfortunate fact is that one time out of five, or worse, when I boot up a game, I find I can't switch axis with 'Insert' on the sector map (as well as not being able to switch views, so I can't appreciate the full wowness of the hub). The projector gave me a clear grid over (or under) which I could plan complexes. Maybe the planners thought it slowed down frame rates, but I still miss it.

TTD · Post by **TTD** » Mon, 21. Nov 11, 10:31

either your keyboard needs cleaning ,or you have corrupt files or something.