Glider Revamp (Drathon's Fork)

Glider Revamp (Drathon's Fork)

ConfigLib or ConfigKit is Optional but required for configuration GUI. (you cannot configure the mod without configlib as of now, yes I am aware of the controversy and am considering solutions)

Drathon's Fork Features

1. Updated to the most recent game version.
2. Custom events for glide physics calculations for developers.
3. Fixes a vanilla bug that causes glider animation stutters.

Core functionality

An attempt to enhance the glider physics system.
The mod replaces Vintage Story’s vanilla glider mechanics with a simple and probably funner flight model that gives players more control and realistic gliding behavior. While decreasing the incentive of building tower freeways.

Key Features

Core Mechanics

 

• Speed-Based Flight Dynamics: Players must maintain a minimum speed to keep gliding. Below the stall speed, the glider deactivates and the player free falls, preventing passive hovering.
• Energy Management System: Climbing, turning, and air resistance all drain speed. This prevents infinite flying and makes gliding a skill-based activity requiring careful energy management.
• Terminal Velocity Cap: Maximum achievable speed prevents unrealistic velocities and balances gameplay.

Customizable Settings

 

Climb Coefficiency (default: 0.2)

• Controls energy loss when climbing upward
• Example: 0.2 means climbing 1 meter costs 0.2 m/s of speed, and descending 1 meter adds 0.2 m/s of speed.
• Higher values make climbing and descending more impactful on speed, while lower values allow for more forgiving altitude changes and smooth glide.

 

Turn Rate (default: 90 degrees/second)

• Controls how quickly the glider can change the direction
• Example: 90°/s means a 180° turn takes 2 seconds
• Lower values create slower, more graceful turns; higher values allow snappier maneuvers

 

Drag Coefficiency (default: 0.1)

• Air resistance that slows the glider over time
• Example: 0.1 means 10% of speed² is lost to drag
• Balances maximum achievable distances and prevents tower highways
• Higher values make it harder to maintain speed

 

Stall Speed (default: 4.0 m/s)

• Minimum speed required to maintain a glide
• Below this speed, the glider automatically deactivates and the player free falls
• Sets the baseline for minimum speed management

 

Activation Speed (default: 8.0 m/s)

• Minimum speed required to initially activate the glider
• Prevents accidental glider activation during normal jumping or falling
• Typically, set higher than stall speed to provide a buffer

 

Terminal Velocity (default: 40.0 m/s)

• Maximum speed the glider can achieve
• Prevents players from reaching unrealistic velocities