Space Engineers

Space Engineers

Binoculars
142 Comments
@[p42] The Fodder
he only prob i had so far with it was in coop where whenever the host uses the binos everyone else also gets hud overlay from the binos.
Dalten 31 May @ 7:34am 
yes it works on vanilla dedicated server wonderfully.

This mod is amazing, but it's more like a portable backyard telescope than binoculars. it is VERY strong with the highest ranges. Would you please consider a configuration option for server admins to modulate maximum zoom depth.
PimpMyDog 30 May @ 7:17am 
@[p42] The Fodder

No. I run it on a dedicated server with 0 problems.
[p42] The Fodder 25 May @ 2:34am 
Are there any issues with running this on servers?
RougeSable 21 Mar @ 3:49am 
This awesome mod is part of our collection "Sirius - An arcade vision of a survival game" https://sp.zhabite.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3154892496

Thank you to offer this to the community ❤️
@PimpMyDog
stuff claiming """performance improvements""" is usually messing with other mods functions due to them messing with stuff many mods rely on to function.
PimpMyDog 20 Mar @ 7:05am 
Oops never mind it was actually the Performance Improvement plugin as previous comments also said. Shame, I really benefited from this plugin but at least I can still play without it. I chose Binoculars mod over that :)
PimpMyDog 20 Mar @ 7:01am 
Same here. Subgrid projection plugin and Binoculars mod breaks this mod. Both are practically essential things for me so any way to fix this?
Chipstix213  [author] 19 Feb @ 1:03am 
Will not function on consoles
moonrocks108 18 Feb @ 8:37pm 
mod io?
CDEEKS 5 Jan @ 6:37pm 
Was working fine until i used plugin manager to install subgrid blueprint plugin then it breaks
sjaak31367 30 Dec, 2024 @ 3:35am 
@Abisius
Ah, so it's a case of bug caused by game limitations, and therefore in the category of can't fix. But it is known about. Okay, thank you :)
Abisius Xarvenius Carbensius 28 Dec, 2024 @ 4:23am 
@sjaak31367
shared singleplayer world and host?

a shared singleplayer world is still singleplayer and just got shared to others via a worldupload to the steamworkshop or throwing over the files via other ways so that thex can play it and there is only one in the world.

a host is either the server in case a keen based or torch based server is in use or the player that did open the world in coop mode.

the overlay appearing for clients in coop when the host uses the binos and every host action been done with the binos beeing transfered to the clients is an age old thing happenign since this mod startet its existence and as far as i remember it it was ages ago explained as beeing due to se limitations.
sjaak31367 27 Dec, 2024 @ 7:03am 
Bug report: When in a shared singleplayer world, when the host uses the binoculars to zoom in, it -for 1 frame- also zooms in for other people, which closes GUIs, and looks glitchy.
Demon117 23 Dec, 2024 @ 9:53am 
it shows info of what I'm holding while using the binoculars, but it's really useful for long distances
Chipstix213  [author] 2 Dec, 2024 @ 9:53am 
Categories changed it might only be found by searching the g menu
iz_BaNaNa 2 Dec, 2024 @ 9:01am 
I think its outdated. Have crafted the binoculars and they do show up in my inventory.
But i cant equip or use them
DesertDragon79 4 Nov, 2024 @ 11:21pm 
I've lost the game...
PanicOregon281 20 Oct, 2024 @ 7:48pm 
How come I can't look around when using the binoculars? limitation?
RaSvet 8 Oct, 2024 @ 2:57pm 
I confirm that the binoculars conflict with the "Performance Improvement". If the "Performance Improvement" is disabled, then the binoculars work fine.
Reign 19 May, 2024 @ 1:18pm 
Award granted for remembering the game.
Chipstix213  [author] 12 May, 2024 @ 9:39am 
Not surprising to be honest. It's not easy to do something more that a developer has already done
FantazeR 12 May, 2024 @ 9:01am 
@Chipstix213
developer said that this plugin actually ruins performance a bit when using with huge modpacks
Chipstix213  [author] 5 May, 2024 @ 12:06pm 
At this rate I'm wondering what mods are compatible with that plugin
Valen 5 May, 2024 @ 8:05am 
Can confirm flummifp remark. "Performance Improvement" plugin is not compatible with this.
flummifp 30 Apr, 2024 @ 9:06am 
Great mod!

In case this mod locks you into zoom and doesn't show a vignette when using the binoculars, the reason might be the "performance improvements" plugin.
Grand Admiral Brador 18 Apr, 2024 @ 11:34am 
@Abisius I get this too, but for me when I look at something that my buddy is also looking at (w/out binocs) then he gets kicked. At least I think that's what happens.
Chipstix213  [author] 6 Apr, 2024 @ 11:41pm 
In th main Assembler
Captain Wind 6 Apr, 2024 @ 2:54pm 
Hello! How create binocular ?
Thanks )
Abisius Xarvenius Carbensius 20 Mar, 2024 @ 11:24am 
@Klime @Chipstix
i had just a very interresting find while playing in coop and beeig the host:
using the binos also uses the binos also for everyone else in the session, so i use the bios and everyone has the effect of it.
Lucifer 8 Feb, 2024 @ 3:49pm 
Did I just lose...
Chipstix213  [author] 27 Jan, 2024 @ 11:53pm 
Thanks for the info.
Commander Star 27 Jan, 2024 @ 9:42pm 
@VileNet If you look at that mod's file size, it is significantly smaller than this one, and in the description the maker of that addon said that it adds the Binoculars to the Survival Kit and Assembler Tier 1's crafting; which gives it compatibility with Industrial Overhaul, as well as requiring THIS mod to be installed too, as that one doesn't contain the assets or actual code for the Binoculars mod. That mod is an addon for this one, not standalone, and thus isn't a reposting of the mod.
VileNet 27 Jan, 2024 @ 4:19pm 
Deapri 21 Jan, 2024 @ 4:27am 
It appears in the assembler crafting under tools it's there.
nastynick66 16 Nov, 2023 @ 7:09am 
Can confirm that appears in G menu but no option to craft.
Chipstix213  [author] 24 Oct, 2023 @ 7:03am 
I wonder if the blueprint changes has broken the ability to manufacture the item
Pichu_66 23 Oct, 2023 @ 12:15pm 
i see the item in the "G" menu but I can't equip it or see the components requierements
dcwildfire4 13 Oct, 2023 @ 11:37am 
nice, now i can see far away, love it.
Soapy Papoose 3 Sep, 2023 @ 10:33pm 
Does anyone else have an issue with the player's hands not hiding when looking down the binoculars? The issue seems to come and go.
Chevayo 16 Aug, 2023 @ 6:36pm 
Is there a way to check (or change) the controls?

Running the mod on a small server with a couple of players, the mod works, but the binos will not zoom - not with the mouse wheel not with Q/E
MrJones 12 Jul, 2023 @ 3:50pm 
Could you make it so the Binoculars place a GPS where you are looking when you left click or something? It could be a very useful feature!
Viper 23 May, 2023 @ 11:57am 
Pro tip: if you're using the binoculars to look at distant planets and asteroids but they look like absolute crap, that's a base-game issue. If you set your "Voxel Quality" to "Extreme" you will get incredibly-improved visuals in this scenario.

However, Extreme voxel quality is, well, extremely performance heavy. Personally, I play on High voxel quality and only switch to Extreme for those moments when I want to use the binocs to look at distance voxels (planets and asteroids).

If you've got a crazy strong system you might even be able to play on Extreme voxel quality at all times. Lucky you.
Patrick 9 May, 2023 @ 1:46pm 
It was excellent. Very useful for checking out installations before approaching them :)
Chipstix213  [author] 9 May, 2023 @ 1:39pm 
Nice! Hopefully it was useful in the snow 🌨️
Patrick 9 May, 2023 @ 1:21pm 
As a data point for troubleshooting the multiplayer issues reported by others, I used this mod in the Frostbite scenario while running a local host multiplayer game. We used it throughout the game and nobody reported the bugs mentioned below. Maybe that will help isolate the issue. Love the mod. Cheers!
Peekofwar 30 Apr, 2023 @ 1:11pm 
Oh no! I lost the game!
Rusted Droid 17 Apr, 2023 @ 3:04pm 
Night vision when?
CynicDragon 12 Apr, 2023 @ 2:14am 
@caseopening it for sure does not work well for multiplayer
Gestalt 3 Mar, 2023 @ 10:31am 
Great mod, this thing should be included by default on the game prob :T