Quick Guide


Details

1. Time Tracker
A. Current Tick B. Time Scale C. Pause / Play * Using tools also pauses the simulation. Closing the tool panel would automatically resume. | ![]() |
2. Cursor Mode
![]() | Panning (default): pans the view of the planet |

The player can also move the camera using W, A, S, D keys.
![]() | Region Info: shows regional stats of clicked area |

![]() | Weather: shows description of the phenomena of the clicked weather |

![]() | Air Mass: shows air mass info in the clicked area |

3. Planet Stat Panel
![]() Planet Stats Displays statistics about the planet. A. Filters • Temperature, elevation and precipitation filter color-codes the surface of the planet. B. GHG and human info *Only available after human settlements are placed. | ![]() |
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Clicking the quick navigation tab allows the player to navigate between planets without leaving the simulation. | ![]() |
4. Hot Bar
![]() Planet Axis Tilt Adjusts the axis tilt angle of the planet. | ![]() |
![]() Planet Rotation Speed Adjusts how many earth hours it takes for the planet to rotate once. | ![]() |
![]() Air Mass Placement Places air masses with adjustable temperature, humidity, size, and elevation on the planet. | ![]() |
![]() Human Settlement Placement Places human settlements on landmasses.
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![]() Human Technology A technology tree showing unlocking order and progress.
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5. Camera Controls
Camera Zoom
Zooms closer / farther from the planet surfaceLock in Orbit
Turning it on enables the camera to rotate with the planet, allowing a fixed view of the planet.
Planet Motion
Turning it on enables visualizations of planet rotation, allowing the observation of day/night cycle.
* Turning it off is recommended for students susceptible to motion sickness.