Better than the DOMINUS
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Lilian Levi
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Join date: 6 Aug 2006
Posts: 2
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08-09-2006 00:47
Is there a car out there better than the Dominus? Everyone seems to have this car and I'm looking for something different.
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Aaron Levy
Medicated Lately?
Join date: 3 Jun 2004
Posts: 2,147
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08-09-2006 01:11
No, there's not. Why do you think "everyone" has it?
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Fenrir Reitveld
Crazy? Don't mind if I do
Join date: 20 Apr 2005
Posts: 459
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08-09-2006 01:19
I've seen other cars that look as good as the Dominus, prim/texture wise. But they aren't in the same ballpark when it comes to features and the level of script functionality.
I was inspired by the Dominus to make my HV-02. I know that's not a car persay (it's a hovercraft) but I tried to use the same formula as the Dominus -- Fine-tuned physics, lots of options, and high detailing. I don't sell a whole lot, but I've never gotten a complaint about them so I guess folks enjoy 'em.
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Lilian Levi
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Join date: 6 Aug 2006
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08-09-2006 01:38
It's the most commonly seen car in SL, and by better I meant performance wise, looks are second. I just want somethng that can out do a dominus, I don't care if it's a wooden box with wheels.
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Samia Perun
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Join date: 7 Sep 2005
Posts: 111
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08-09-2006 03:23
I dont see the point of cars in SL.
You dont really have decent roads, they lag and have poor controls (Yes even the Dominus).
Even planes arnt much better, although they have a use for flying up high.
You have a free personal teleporter AND you can fly, you dont really require more.
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Frans Charming
You only need one Frans
Join date: 28 Jan 2005
Posts: 1,847
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08-09-2006 03:37
From: Lilian Levi It's the most commonly seen car in SL, and by better I meant performance wise, looks are second. I just want somethng that can out do a dominus, I don't care if it's a wooden box with wheels. Out do in what way? |
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Phedre Aquitaine
I am the zombie queen
Join date: 26 Jan 2006
Posts: 1,157
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08-09-2006 03:37
I hope to eventually find and purchase Damianos Thetan's roadster.
It's the sort of car I drool after.
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Frans Charming
You only need one Frans
Join date: 28 Jan 2005
Posts: 1,847
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08-09-2006 03:40
From: Phedre Aquitaine I hope to eventually find and purchase Damianos Thetan's roadster.
It's the sort of car I drool after. Oh those are nice! Doesn't he just sell them in his sims Damania. |
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Jessica Elytis
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Join date: 7 Oct 2005
Posts: 1,783
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08-09-2006 06:13
From: Lilian Levi It's the most commonly seen car in SL, and by better I meant performance wise, looks are second. I just want somethng that can out do a dominus, I don't care if it's a wooden box with wheels. Personal opinion; No. There is none better. 6th gear I cross a sim in less than 2 seconds. 1st and 2nd are good for cruising/touring, plus it flies if you want, or want to avoid laggy builds/scripts in sims. Personally, I desprately wish DoMoCo would produce other models. I'd LOVE a '78 Trans Am model. Saying the Dominus is better than all the rest can never be based in fact, however. Too many people create on a daily baisis. The Dominus suits a wide genre of tastes though, and is very well made, physically, textured, and scripted. A perfect blend to reach the widest selection of the populance. The relitively low price is also a sell point. I've seen vehicles close to the Dominus, but selling for 10k+. (or not selling as teh case my be.) If you want to out-speed the Dominus, that can be done by tweaking a vehicle script, but handling will go to hell. Until roads are completed and sim-crossing makes about a 10000 times improvement, I don't see the reason for it. Good luck though. ~Jessy
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Ingrid Ingersoll
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Join date: 10 Aug 2004
Posts: 4,601
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08-09-2006 07:03
I've always loved Starax's Go-Go. It may still be available in Avalon. Try the Linden vehicle sims for driving around in. They have race courses, marked routes, bridges and huge, open spaces to fly or drive. The sims are Brilliant, Bethel, Goguen, Fame, Fortuna, and Balance. |
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Damanios Thetan
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Join date: 6 Mar 2004
Posts: 992
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08-09-2006 18:36
the dominus shadow 2.0  |
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Chronic Skronski
SL Live Musician
Join date: 23 Jun 2006
Posts: 997
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08-09-2006 18:38
From: Lilian Levi Is there a car out there better than the Dominus? Everyone seems to have this car and I'm looking for something different. You should see the one I am building. It looks like a cross between a maggot and a sprint car, and when you get in to drive it, the whole damn thing tips over on its side. It's freakin awesome.
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Huns Valen
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Join date: 3 May 2003
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08-09-2006 19:30
No, not really. It drives and it flies, and it does them well. It's harsh going over sim borders, but that's because of deficiencies in LL's code that Francis can't do anything about. (My jets have the same issue due to the number of scripts.)
You can make a vehicle smoother by having fewer scripts, but... then you have to put up with a smaller feature set. If you want a car that's smoother over sim borders, you can find one, but it will not have anywhere near the features and personality of a Dominus. I really don't like "bland" handling vehicles, it makes you feel like you're in some kind of UFO or something.
Also, even if you DO find one that's smoother, sim border crossing is so f'ed up right now that it will probably still be annoying. I've noticed that when someone else enters a sim, it freezes *everyone* for a moment - even if they're not on a particularly script-heavy vehicle.
I never use the Dominus HUD, since I can figure out what gear I'm in and speed doesn't matter that much to me. It helps.
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Joy Honey
Not just another dumass
Join date: 17 Jun 2005
Posts: 3,751
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08-09-2006 19:35
Nothing better... and might I add can't even be properly duplicated even with ripped textures! 
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Richie Waves
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Join date: 29 Jun 2005
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08-09-2006 20:27
From: Joy Honey Nothing better... and might I add can't even be properly duplicated even with ripped textures! ROFL
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Khashai Steinbeck
A drop in the Biomass.
Join date: 15 Oct 2005
Posts: 283
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08-09-2006 22:02
My only thing against the Shadow is that it seems to take it's time crossing sim lines.
Other than that the Shadow is frickin awesome.
Rember, if you dont like everyone else's... roll your own!
Step 1. Build Car
Step 2.
Step 3. Profit!
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Joannah Cramer
Registered User
Join date: 12 Apr 2006
Posts: 1,539
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08-09-2006 22:59
From: Khashai Steinbeck My only thing against the Shadow is that it seems to take it's time crossing sim lines. Isn't that just its 'sim crossing safety procedure' that can be disabled in car menu? ^^;; |
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Sean Martin
Yesnomaybe.
Join date: 13 Sep 2005
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08-10-2006 00:56
From: Chronic Skronski You should see the one I am building. It looks like a cross between a maggot and a sprint car, and when you get in to drive it, the whole damn thing tips over on its side.
It's freakin awesome. Lmao  |
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Doubledown Tandino
ADULT on the Mainland!
Join date: 9 Mar 2006
Posts: 1,020
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08-10-2006 01:01
My 3 favorite vehicles happen to be the first 3 vehicles I obtained in SL:
A golfcart
A short bus
& A penis hoverbike
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Crissaegrim Clutterbuck
Dancing Martian Warlord
Join date: 9 Apr 2006
Posts: 277
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08-10-2006 01:09
A car called "Dominus", huh? I'm reminded of the 6000 SUX from Robocop.
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Axel Truss
ssurT lexA
Join date: 2 Feb 2006
Posts: 251
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08-10-2006 02:33
From: Lilian Levi I don't care if it's a wooden box with wheels. CUBES!!!!!!! CUBESS ARE THE WAY OF THE FUTURE!!!!! SOO LONG "WHEELS"
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