by Riddlez » Fri Aug 04, 2023 1:45 pm
Hi guys,
sorry about the lack of updates. I haven't died or got kidnapped or anything like that haha.
The multimedia side of Riddlez has been keeping me busy. I've had a lot of other non-Flight Sim projects that have had priority and have gotten in the way of getting NZNP done. I haven't forgot about it, nor am I abandoning the project at all. I've been working on it here and there, but sadly it goes on the backburner when a non FS project comes along.
Me being me, I like to add lots of detail to everything so that makes the development even slower lol. Though I think it pays off in the end.
One thing I wanted to wait for was better terrain data for the area to make the airport and (surrounding area more accurate). I’ve got that data now which makes a huge difference. I've talked to Josh at NZA which has pointed me in the right direction of integrating it into the project. Having accurate terrain data makes the airport so much better. Most people don't know but NZNP has a curved runway where the ends are lower than the middle, which unless you are familiar with it, it’s quite deceptive.
I did start on other parts of Taranaki like Hawera, Stratford and Norfolk Rd as well as Taranaki landmarks. Which now in hindsight, I should have completed NZNP before I started those projects haha.
I’m lucky I got the Terminal 3D model and plans from the original Architect which has made life easier for me to develop the terminal. Which in some places is accurate to the millimetre in Flight Sim. Otherwise it would be a pain in the arse to develop it from photos alone being such a complex building haha.
One thing I haven’t got is photos of the Koru lounge. I was going to leave it and just blank out the windows. But if someone can get in there and take some reference photos, I would gladly add it in. Let me know if you can.
I see FS2024 is coming out too, damn I’m sure its going to add another layer of complexity to developers as well haha.
-Che