[1.0.0-ALPHA2-RC1] No paint blobs on new space pipe merges or splits.

[inner oak]

We have phantom paint blobs. They're not visible on space pipe merges or splits.

[full crystal]

I mean, it does kinda look like the merges/splits are covered tunnels, so it makes sense... but from a gameplay/clarity perspective, not particularly great

[inner oak]

If you zoom in they have 4 lanes each floorlayer.

And the "belt" is animating so it's not covered.

I suspect the straight pieces will get this styl as well.

[full crystal]

well, they are also "covered" in terms of the model compared to the non-branching one (there appear to be openings on the ends), so it is a bit strange - it may be that the blobs are still in the "normal" location, which is covered by the top of the model

[inner oak]

True. But I'm not liking this look. Can't see what's going on when there are multiple branches.

[full crystal]

I think the new look might work well if they convert space pipes to not use blobs at all, like they mentioned in the devlog - but definitely the "belts" look too small for properly seeing the blobs if they were visible

[inner oak]

I'm fine with that. But if it remains blob based, I want to see the blobs. You can actually see the blobs inside a little through the cracks.

But if space pipes become actual pipes, there won't be a need for fluid trains.

[full crystal]

I could see having something similar to the old model (not covered), but with a transparent "glass" covering to give them visual identity

[inner oak]

I don't mind a glass enclosure.

[full crystal]

yeah, might preserve the unique identity of the new models, without impairing the visual readability of watching the fluid blobs

[inner oak]

Well it looks like the "belts" on top are just a display. So simulated drops on it would work.

[full crystal]

I guess this depends on implementation - I could actually see something functionally akin to BuildCraft (minecraft mod) pipes working well in this game - not "itemized" fluids, but not instant transport either

[full crystal]

yeah, but they are much smaller, so still a fair bit harder to read

[inner oak]

Looks fine when zoomed in. You only need to look at them when debugging a build.

[full crystal]

preferences, I guess - I dont like the idea of them being made smaller than they currently are

[inner oak]

As long as I can see what's going on I'm good.

[lunar verge]

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[inner oak]

Though it might be WIP.