◉ Custom Gravitations Kit ◉ Take Gravity under control ◉

Wow, this looks sweet. Can this be used with solutions like Universal FPS, or does something special need to be done?

IMO this is best way, as top selling assets integrate with top selling pathfinding solutions, so you join a club of good things that work together.

I didn't know that any pathfinding solutions could work with spherical objects, it would be awesome if true. Seems kind of strange 3D engines weren't made to work with directional gravity right from the start.

 

Just now, I'm preparing to release version 1.11 where will added implementation of FPS.

Integration with other assets is a good and most desirable way, but in most of cases it requires to change source code of 3rd party asset. For example now I can add integration with uFPS asset, but you will need to change few line of code in uFPS asset, this mean when you update your uFPS asset to newer version you will need to make that fix again.

 

Version 1.11 just sent to review
Include couple of fixed and First Person camera feature
Here is a simple preview:

 

How does it work with massive planets?

 

Looking good, Patico! Will the update include side-to-side (standard FPS strafing) character movement?

 

Hi @angel_m,
It works fine with any massive planet since fix released in ver. 1.7

 

Hi @banzai777, I got your request - I try to add it in the next release. Current update includes only basic FPS functionality, without side-to-side character movement (IMHO, its responsibility of character controller component).

 

Hi guys!
Here is a good news. Latest release (1.11) of Custom Gravitations Kit was approved by unity asset store team and now available at store. This update includes basic implementation of First Person Camera, that will be improved with, I hope, your help - so, I'm wondering what more options and features would you like to add to FPS?

 

Hi Patico, do you have any updates on Custom gravity for vehicle systems/car physics?

 

Supporting of vehicle systems is enough big feature, especially we want to drive car on the spherical objects, and now it still in development. In parallel with it I trying to release fixes and quick (from point of development) features for getting feedback as soon as possible. When supporting of vehicles will added I will post a message in this thread, so you can subscribe on this updates in this thread to be notified when feature will be released.
Thank you, Saruzaru.

 

Hi,

I bought your project two days ago, I was able to download the version 1.8 on the store.

I do not understand why I can not download the version 1.11?

Sorry for my English, I am French.

Thank you

 

Hi blackanub1s,
version 1.8 is last compatible with Unity 4.3.2, So, I guess you are using one of Unity 4.x releases and asset store give 1.8 to your.

You should install Unity 5.x for downloading version 1.11.
If you cannot upgrate your project to Unity5, use this workaround:
- install Unity5 to separate folder (you can uninstall it later)
- create new empty project
- download latest version of Custom Gravitations Kit asset into this project
- copy scripts of asset to your project.

I think scripts are fully compatible with any version of unity engine, but demo project that included in asset was upgraded to Unity5.

 

Thank you for your interest and your quick response, the problem is solved.

 

Here's one (hopefully easy) request: a checkbox/switch in inspector to either 1) snap object to align objects to "bottom down" rotation when entering gravity sphere/trigger, or 2) apply a torque to object axis to align object to "bottom down" rotation slowly (i.e., a spaceship entering gravity, which then aligns so it travels more like an airplane or lander when entering gravity).

Or possibly just need a value for amount of torque to apply to align, so that "0" wouldn't align it (some objects shouldn't align, i.e. Asteroids or odd objects). A higher number would of course apply more torque. Objects with higher mass would "twist" more slowly (i.e. Very large space ships), smaller objects would align quicker (i.e. Fighters), and very small objects would align very quickly (i.e., land vehicles/characters)...

THAT would utterly ROCK! Should actually be very simple - when applying gravity force to an object, also apply alignment torque (if applicable)... So y-axis aligns with center-of-gravity... Could also help keep vehicle dynamics interesting... Maybe don't apply torque if touching surface (only apply gravity not torque), so vehicles would "fall into place" when touching surface, but if "jumping" over a hill or ramp on surface, while air-borne, would keep "wheels down" (arcade-y physics)...

Great asset!!! Already just playing around with it and doing fun stuff with it applying different gravities to objects just to experiment. The dynamics are very cool!!!!

 

Yes, it's good points. Perhaps you ever have it already! There is Aligner component that responsible for making character's z-axis aligned with a gravitation direction. I think you can add it to the spaceships and they will be correctly aligned when entering in gravity field. This component also has "Wake Up Speed" parameter that you can use to ajust a speed of "aligning".

Yo can find this component at 'Patico\Custom Gravitations Kit - Script Pack\Character Controller\' folder or in Inspector panel by typing its name.

 

Patico: this kit ROCKS! I didn't think to look at that... Going to check it out tonight, time permitting... Thank you, and Excellent work!

 

Thanks @danreid70, I'm also thinking about adding parameters for orientating objects by others axises. Think, it will be helpfull.

 

Hey guys, meet with the new demo game update!

Play the game here [~53Mb]
Custom Gravitations Kit asset at store

 

One more screenshot of updated demo

Play the game here [~53Mb]
Custom Gravitations Kit asset at store

 

And one more))

Play the game here [~53Mb]
Custom Gravitations Kit asset at store

 

A little bit fresher UI for demogame:

Play the game here [~53Mb]
Custom Gravitations Kit asset at store

 

Hello Patico, just bought this would like to see an example of spaceship using this if possible even if cube primitive. I tried just adding the alignment script but doesn't seem to work for me

 

Hi,
Perhaps, you forget to add a Rigidbody with checked off useGravity and Collider components?
I have a simple scene with a plane made of primitives (see video bellow). You can send me an email with your order number at info@patico.pro, and I will send you this project.

Thank you

P.S.: @wintermuteai1 I've just sent your an email with demo

 

Thank you Patico! appreciated!

 

Highly recommend this asset from Patico!
In just a couple days workflow I already can go from planet to planet in my ship.

 

Looks good @wintermuteai1
Thank your for the feedback

 

I'm curious if this system could be used to handle an insect walking on a tree that includes a trunk, branches and leaves (assuming using the normal vector). I'm imagining something quite large. Also I would need the ability for AI to be able to move around this terrain as well and also have the AI change from flying to landing?

 

Hi, it's pretty nice idea. I think it is possible, you can meet some difficulties during this, but I can help with it. What about AI to be able to move around terrain - curruntly this work in progress, but some kind of flying/landing AI already exists.

 

Hello. I just stumbled upon this, and I'm quite impressed. I have a couple questions for you.
1. How does this handle with flying objects? Is is possible to have an orbit if you were to add a force in the correct direction? I can see that it probably does considering your last post, but it never hurts to ask.
2. Does this use patched conics, or is it an n-body physics type simulation?

 

It handle it pretty! Some time ago, I made a couple of tests for performance, and now I think you ask about somethink like that - see this vine: https://vine.co/v/i5ZAJlBgLmi . There was a scene with a lot of planes flying around planet. It was pretty easy to made it with Custom Gravitations Kit asset, about 10 minutes (and 10 mins more for modelling a plane)
Here is a screenshot when 1K of planes was flying in gravitation field:

 

OK, I'm pretty much convinced. Once I get the money in the bank, I'll purchase this. It looks very nice!

 

CGK 1.12 is going out!

It’s so beautiful day today, and I just sent new version of Custom Gravitational Kit to Asset Store reveiw. Really hope, in the next 5-10 business days it will be available for everybody. But anyway, I think now I can share what it will include.

New Features

• Added BaseCharacterController class - that can be used for implementing any own “gravity-affected” character controllers.
• Control of fluctuation power from inspector’s UI - any gravitational field can have small torque forces impacting on the objects, and now these forces could be tuned.
• ForceMode for gravitational fields. There was added 4 standart modes of gravity Force: Force, VelocityChange, Acceleration and Impulse. So, it can be confifured from UI now.

Some fixes

• CentricGravity with BoxCollider was breaking SceneView, now it’s fixed.
• Fixed non-working invert mouse option of First Person Camera view.
• Clean up and refactoring

 

Navmesh compatible would be a God send. I have been trying to get an AI/pathfinding solution working on a planet/sphere for over a year now with no great success. I am no coder so it has been near impossible to get any results worth using, even with many of the available assets on the store including this one.

 

Yeah, it's pretty good idea and enough big challenge. Currently, navmesh is not support any curved surfaces, but I have some thoughts about pathfinding implementation. Actually, it's what I'm doing now.

 

Looking forward to seeing what you can do. AI/pathfinding (even simplistic) is the only wall hindering my progress right now.

I have tested a number of combinations of gravitation assets combined with different AI/pathfinding/waypoint systems, I might have had more success if I was more a more experienced coder (I'm a designer). If you can get something working in the one package (or an additional asset), I would be ecstatic.

I will be keeping an eye on any progress. Any plans on an implementation date?

 

Custom Gravitations Kit 1.12 accepted and availabe in store!
https://www.assetstore.unity3d.com/en/#!/content/17789

 

Probably next release will include this functionality, I cannot say anything about date, but I post here everything about new features. I think, the best way to be notified on progress is to subscribe on this thread (watch thread button on the top of page), and you will get an email.

 

awesome, cheers

 

Hey! I'm really interested in picking this up, but I just wanted to ask if this is compatible with this pack?... I'm pretty sure it is - It says in the documentation "Full physics interaction with a rigidbody character controller that has mass in the game world. Pick up and throw objects, ride elevators and horizontal platforms, create physics puzzles, swim, and climb ladders!". If it does support this, I'm buying this ASAP. Please let me know!

 

Well, good asset, I didn't have this one, but I think "full physics interaction" means general gravity direction. My asset assumes that there are can be some gravitations in the scene.

 

So would it be safe to say that, yes it will work?? The AI I assume would adhere to standard gravity, shoot player as usual? That would make sense right? Any reason it wouldn't work?

 

No, I think these assets are not compatible, at least currently.
I strongly believe, that asset you mentioned uses Physics.gravity or Vector(0,-1,0) as gravitation direction, and calculates all movement directions based on it. I think it will not work correctly in "planet-like" or in any other unusual gravity fields.

But I consider to buy this one for testing and investigating a way to make them work together.
Maybe, just need to write a simple adapter.

 

Oh, bummer. Okay well if there a way to get it going I'd love to know how. I'm no coder - but keep everyone posted, I'm sure there could be some radical FPS shooters if this is combined with yours Would this uJet pack be compatible??
I just picked your pack up and got the FPS controller going, and instantly noticed some things missing like strafe movement, footstep/jump sounds, running, locking & hiding the mouse icon... any chance there's something I'm missing, can I use another rigid body FPS or will these be added soon? I saw in a previous post July/Aug 2015 it was mentioned, and still not added? Just seems very hollow at the moment...
Update: I can't get my character to cross the bridge? He instantly stops and becomes locked in unable to move at all, I've sent you a personal msg on the matter - I would appreciate any assistance.
Update 2: I notice in the 3rd person view when I cross the bridge the camera shakes quite often - why is this occurring here and not in the online demo?

 

Hi, I responded to you in PM, but I would like to copy it here, for sharing knowledge with others.
FPS was added recently and still contains only basic functionality. It will improved during few next iterations, I hope with you comments - I mean that you can ask for features you need and I will add them.

 

Ok,
I going to include in the next release some FPS improvements, such as strafing, jumping, running, heading bob, hided mouse and, probably, foot step sounds.

 

Hi - Remember a while ago you tried to integrate UFPS, you said it needed some customization in ufps. Did you actually succeed, and did you keep notes of those customization ?

I think it's impossible to do a game without customizing the assets anyway !

 

Hi,
I would like to know if you you can add a script for climbing stairs in your controller.
I bought your kit but I also need to climb stairs up and down and unfortunately I see that it is only for running and jumping.

 

Hi, @jfheurtaux
Yes, you're right, asset doesn't have such functionality now. I've added this feature to the backlog.
How can I comunicate with you about the details?

 

Thank you for your reply.
I will send you a mail to info@patico.pro to see how to resolve that problem.
JF Heurtaux

 

Hey @Patico just bought your pack. Two questions.

1. I have a character and controller script (uses Mecanim) in another project and I want to use that, but just add the functionality of your gravity code so he runs around the surface of a planet. What's the easiest way to achieve this?
2. Also with the third person camera controls, I want the camera to track the characters position, but I don't want the camera to rotate when the player does. Is there an easy way to make this happen?

Cheers!