My thoughts exactly.

SVN v42 tune down tool isn't working. Single player or on our servers.
No Lua errors to report in either console or server console I'm afraid.

That made me chuckle... I can't wait!

yeah, I like the jet engine idea. I also think that there should be custom models.

I'd be willing to do it, but I don't know how to save them and import them into gmod. I have some good models that I can't put in garrys mod because I don't konw how to save them and stuff. Help me and I'll help out sakarias with models.

I think that Jet Engine needs a bit of work still, like to not explode.

Custom models are always a good thing, finding a modeler who is willing/capable is a different story.

He already made it user friendly for non ep2 owners. If they don't have hl2 then that's too bad, after all gmod is a mod for HL2.

I think I might be willing... but making models is one thing, making models to be USED is another...
a little help on compiling and texturing would be lovely!

"Well, did it work?"
Win. Can't wait for it! :excited:

I think i will release the jet engine today.
It's not finished yet (still needs some tweaking) but i don't have any more time working on it so i will release it as it is.

Are the entities finally saveable in a working state with the duplicator?
I removed these useful SENTs from my server because it's quite obsolete to build a cool car just to install new engines everytime you spawn it again. (Implementation is really easy!)

The entities are still not savable or duplicatable and i have no idea how to fix this. :(

Maybe you can help me?
I would really appreciate it.

Edit:

The Easy Jet Engine is now added to the SVN.
I think it should work properly now.
I didn't find any sounds to fit the jet engine in hl2 so i made the sounds myself and i think they are pretty neat.
The jet engine also emits a cool heat wave.
The handling is quite bad as i expected but at least it works.
There is some parts you can't connect to the jet engine such as the radiator.
In this SVN update it should be easier to start multiple engines simultaneously.

Controls:
W: Pitch down
S: Pitch up
A: Steer left
D: Steer right
Primary Fire : Increase power/Shut off
Secondary Fire: Decrease power
Jump: Start Engine

Here is a jet powered jeep i made and i'm surprised i actually got it flying.


Sexy heat wave >=D


Pod Racer


Jet Engine Model by x-quake.

WOAH!! Dude! I Can't find the words to express how awesome you are!
Seriously... that, is So Cool!

Oh and, Video please?

Maybe i can fix a small clip just showing the flying jeep.

Yeah , Please :)

It's really easy to implement. You just need the following functions in the SENT.

function ENT:PreEntityCopy()
	local data = {}; -- Create a data-table
	-- Save everything you want to get saved in this table. It can contain Entities,tables again etc.
	
	-- Here is an example. Let's say we have some "Connections" on our prop (the ropes you use)
	data.Connections = {};
	for _,v in pairs(self.Ropes) do
		data.Connections[v] = {
			Start=v:GetPos(),
			End=v:EndPos(), -- Thats all hypothetical!
			Target=v:GetTarget(), -- Thats all hypothetical!
		}
	end
	duplicator.StoreEntityModifier(self.Entity,"EasyEngine",data); -- Save this data to this EntityModifier, called "EasyEngine"
end

function ENT:PostEntityPaste(p,e,entities) -- p is the player, e this entity itself,  entities all entities which have been created during this paste of the duplicator
	-- Now apply the entity modifiers!
	local mods = e.EntityMods;
	if(mods and mods.EasyEngine) then
		local data = mods.EasyEngine; -- Tada, here you have all the information you saved in the above function.
	end
end

I love you.

insane... just insane... I love this mod/addon, LUA king

Thanks a lot.

Seems like I'm running out of time now so i won't be able to take a look at this (leaving tomorrow morning) until i will be back next time. If someone else want to try to make engine mod save and duplicator friendly go ahead.

Edit:

Jet Engine in action:

View YouTUBE video http://youtube.com/watch?v=DdCJ8NbsZwc

Again:
My thoughts exactly.

well, here we are, a WIP of a radiator

Really nice video! Thanks!

Also, Nice radiator! Maybe a Little smaller?

ah i'm not sure what the size is compared to the rest of the components...

You should test it. Put a crappy texture first. and Try to make it spawnable

looks like i have to learn how to texture and compile...


EDIT:

holy crap! this is a lot harder than i thought!

the modeling i can do, its the compiling thing i can't get!
i can't seem to make an SMD file no matter what i do...

I have one question, is it possible to have something which will disable functions on the sent, such as steering? I would love to make this: http://www.cncden.com/wallpapers_ren/orca1024.jpg

The jet engine does not work for me, I connect two engines on and it only starts one engine.

what i do is i connect thermometers to both engines.
even if they can't use a turbo they still show whether the engines are on.
past that you have to just work with it.

Awesome, got my download. And, umm, could you add some more music so it has a variety? maybe Green Day, Linkin Park or anything else?

Edit:

Same problem here. And the jet engine doesn't give me any lift or speed and I've tried EVERYTHING!!!

You can install your own music, you know.

I can't figure out how to make anything work with the jet engine, I figured out how it works (sorta), but I can't make anything fly.

It makes me do loops and BARREL ROLLS!!! To the ground while crashing in my HO-229.

yeah... anyone want to offer a little help on how to actually compile the stupid thing? mine keeps giving me errors every time, saying it can't find the smd files i made it look directly at.

Hold the start button down for a while.

Edit:

Can't!
I don't want to be a pirate.

Edit:

There is nothing i can do about the handling and the jet engine does not generate any lift. But you have to agree, barrelrolls are awesome. :D

Oh, so we have to find ways to generate lift?

That's correct!
I could make the jet engine generate lift but it wouldn't work so good since the needed lift differs depending on the weight of the aricraft. Also the position of the engine have a major effect on the aircrafts aerodynamic handling.

You fix the generated lift yourself, it's the best and easiest way. :)

One of the things it need is wire compabilety:

Input:
Ignition
Start
Power/speed (0 - 100)
Reverse
Steering (-100 = full left, 0 = Senter, 100 full right)
Up/Down(Jet engine) (-1 - 1)

Utput:
Fuel
Max fuel
Temprature
Running

And new models i can make some it you want me to.:)

For the last time, it does NOT need wire. That defeats the purpose of even HAVING this mod.

It's called EASY ENGINE. For the love of humanity, NO FUCKING WIRE!

Just because you can use wire doesn't mean you must do it.

Bring that to the Wiremod forums. It will more likely be answered there. A handful of things that were requested there actually got put in to the Wire SVN.