Presently, while the orbits of more distant planets do take longer to complete (correct!) they are also moving much faster than near planets (incorrect).
The orbital equation should be adjusted so that the outer planets are moving slower relative to the nearer planets.
At our current scale, their velocities are also describable in m/s (roughly 70 m/s for the Earth-like planet and 100 m/s for the nearest rocky planet). These values are far too slow, and their distances are far too close to the star.
There will eventually be a scaling factor that reduces their distances and their orbital periods, and this will likely require finetuning. The indicated distance and time should always appear accurate relative to reality despite the scaling discrepancy.
The best way to go about this, I feel, is to model the Solar System. It has known values.
After modelling the Solar System, we can scale relative sizes and ship speed.
Presently, while the orbits of more distant planets do take longer to complete (correct!) they are also moving much faster than near planets (incorrect).
The orbital equation should be adjusted so that the outer planets are moving slower relative to the nearer planets.
At our current scale, their velocities are also describable in m/s (roughly 70 m/s for the Earth-like planet and 100 m/s for the nearest rocky planet). These values are far too slow, and their distances are far too close to the star.
There will eventually be a scaling factor that reduces their distances and their orbital periods, and this will likely require finetuning. The indicated distance and time should always appear accurate relative to reality despite the scaling discrepancy.
The best way to go about this, I feel, is to model the Solar System. It has known values.
After modelling the Solar System, we can scale relative sizes and ship speed.
It might be better to implement #28 first.