Volumetric Clouds

[somber spoke]

not sure if the archean era had clouds, but if so, volumetric clouds would be awesome and would definitely add to the look of the game. for a more realistic feel, the clouds could have physics meaning a vehicle going through clouds would push the clouds away, or thrusters burning/propellers spinning would move clouds and so on

if the archean era didn't have clouds, perhaps add support for clouds so custom planets can utilize them

the same volumetric cloud tech could potentially be used for the rcs component particles if its not expensive performance-wise

probably not something to be added now, but would be a nice-to-have in the future

[ivory sparrow]

I think its planned for weather. not sure. Also using it for rcs and engines would be sick

[somber spoke]

oh awesome, and yeah for real

[spice echo]

Yea and volumetric clouds are based off well

Raymarching

Notice the RAY part lol

It's similar to raytracing in theory

Not the same but mildly close

[ivory sparrow]

found this in the files

clouds_render_scale

[livid zephyr]

What if you turn it up

[ivory sparrow]

probably wont do anything

[cursive marlin]

its for the surface level dust i think

[ivory sparrow]

well if they have volumetric dust, they can have volumetric clouds

[cursive marlin]

I think they are testing it it shreads your fps tho