All functional modules (engines, capsules, etc.) will produce heat as they are used. If too much heat is produced by modules or from re-entry can not only destroy parts as it does now, but also cause parts to function poorly or stop working entirely. Heat can be removed from parts using specialized parts.

heat sinks (stores a set amount of heat, then is ejected, one-time use, works anywhere, removes a lot of heat quickly, very light.),

fans (only works in atmosphere, heavy, gets rid of a lot of heat, works for as long as you have electricity)

radiator (works infinitely, gets rid of a small amount of heat, works everywhere but decreased efficiency in atmosphere.)

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    Also suggestions tag isn’t actually a development tag but is a tag to suggest mods. You have to put a suggestion in the development section.

    2.8 years ago
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    This would require at least partial development of heat dissipation technics to include most of these and some CFD calculations which would be very intensive and very hard. This would end up being very CPU intensive and not worth it.

    2.8 years ago
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    Great idea.
    Doubt devs will bother tho.
    They are amazing dont get me wrong.
    They fix most bugs we find etc.
    The game is built on density for most of its physics so to add stuff means lots of work.

    2.8 years ago
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    1,176 YaMomzBox420

    @118Industries lol I didn't even notice!

    2.8 years ago
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    @YaMomzBox420 It has the suggestion tag

    2.8 years ago
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    1,176 YaMomzBox420

    Definitely make a suggestion post for this if you haven't already!

    2.8 years ago

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