Greetings everyone,
Every day, we see new, unique creations shared in the Steam Workshop, and we are always stunned by how creative people can be. In Show and Tell, we are taking a deeper look at some of the great creations and the people behind those creations!
In this first episode of Show and Tell, we are looking at a vehicle that is not about being on the road but more to be in the sky. How is that possible? We don’t know, but let’s see what Spectre, the creator of ‘Fancy Plane’ has to say.
How long have you been playing Screw Drivers?
At the time of writing, I had a combined total of around 200 hours in the game, but at the time of creating Fancy Plane 1.0, I had only 18 hours.
How did you find out about the game, and what made you decide to play the game?
I saw Scrapman's first video on the Screw Drivers Demo and got so inspired I stopped watching halfway through to play the game.
What can you tell us about your vehicle?
I know it is among the first flying machines created in this game (1.0). I've been working hard on improving flight stability and multiplayer support. Otherwise, it is just a very simple plane. I know there are better ones out there, but I'm proud of being one of the first to introduce propellers to the masses.
How did you come up with the name of the vehicle?
I've never been good at naming things. I just named it what it was; I think it looks fancy :D
How long did it take to create it, and do you know how many pieces there are?
It's been a couple of months since I originally built the first version, but I remember it took about 3 hours. Version 2.1 states it has 303 parts.
Did you create it for a specific challenge, or why did you decide to create it?
I only built it to see if I could. Prior to building it, I had not seen any flying machines in screwdrivers; I wasn't even on Discord. I figured the spoiler parts were simple enough to create a propeller with, and I was right!
If you could choose a new feature to add to the game, what would it be?
Stunts. Those were fun in the demo to get loads of money.
Do you have any tips for a new player or someone who wants to get better at building vehicles?
Other people's creations can be a huge learning experience. Don't forget that you can duplicate other people’s creations and tear them apart in the editor to see how they work.
Do you have any favorite vehicle from the Workshop that you use or take inspiration from?
Of course, the "Bluey-7 Helicopter" by Operator Snow. He personally showed me how to add a custom thumbnail to my creation (His helicopter was the first ever to have one), and I don't think my plane would be the 10th most subscribed vehicle in the workshop without him.
Comments from the Developers:
“I am impressed with how you figured out how to build a propeller system yourself without even looking at other flying vehicles. Even if we did not yet implement anything supporting such flying machines, the player of Screw Drivers is getting more and more expert in building better and better airplanes and other crazy stuff. I think we are both really looking forward diving into the topic of airplanes in Screw Drivers ourselves.” - Marc/Tudl
“I love how you just went ahead and tried to build a propeller powered plane without knowing if it's possible. That's pretty much how I like to approach building stuff on my own as well when trying something new. And I think this is where creations are made, that exceed what the game was meant to be and which also inspire me as a developer about what is currently possible in the game, and what we might add to the game in the future as well.” - Simon/SapphireHD6970
Do you want to try out the plane? Subscribe to it in the Steam Workshop!
Fancy Plane 2.1