Currently the quantum drive friction effect at the front of the ship is a pre-calculated particle effect are you planning on converting it to a more dynamic effect?
Mike SnowdonVFX Director
Yeah. Again, I think earlier on we were talking about probably making use of signed distance fields for the eventual rework of the quantum travel effects, and this would be a great use case for it. If you think about the change we made to the atmospheric entry effects with SDFs versus the old one, just think of the same kind of thing with the quantum travel. I'm not saying visually, but with the use of the shape of the ship and the more authentic looking interaction.
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