Catwalks on roof modules#1013

We’ve seen a few suggestions about some sort of Lookout Tower module. I like the idea, but I’ve come up with something else that would be nice as well.
The idea would be to give access points to the roof of the ship, and give easy movement on it, even with modules. All roof modules would come with integrated catwalks for players to walk on easily.
There would be a new “trapdoor” module that goes on the ceiling, and has a hole in the roof, where you can place a ladder (just as you would on a floor), and you HAVE to put a trapdoor. It might even come with one. This would give easy access to the roof, but if you have modules, they’re pretty high and you wouldn’t be able to move around as you like. Which is why they would have ladders on their sides, leading to the catwalks on top of them. I’ve made some (poor) images of what I’m thinking of. When two modules are next to each other, the catwalks join and no ladders are needed.
When underground, the trapdoor module would remain closed, just like doors and windows.

The idea is that, contrary to the tower which would give a high point of view, these would give access to the entire top of a segment, which would be nice to scout the surroundings and even do repairs or building.

This would add another level to the drillship, nice! In my mind, this would create even more of a feeling that the drillships are like a portable village.

One thing I’m wondering though is if you took into account that the modules pack and deploy a lot + can be assembled next to each other in many different ways.

The catwalks would have to be integrated into the modules’ models, and pack/deploy along with the rest of the stuff.
As for when modules are next to each other, as said in the post : “When two modules are next to each other, the catwalks join and no ladders are needed”

But yeah, I totally agree this would give another degree of liberty when moving around the ship, giving you more control over the ship and it’s position

Could I throw in my idea as well?

A variation of the door/window module that has a balcony on the second floor?(it could have a ladder that would allow you to climb up)

Oh wow, this sounds super interesting. Love the idea! We can do some internal tests and see how it would turn out. Adding them into existing modules could be super difficult as there is very little space already, but dedicated modules or maybe even some sort of an upgrade that adds it to the construction by default could work.

I’m very much interested in seeing what you guys can come up with by prototyping around with it ; it doesn’t have to be the exact thing I suggested, if it’s something else that has basically the same function, it works too.
I’m happy you guys seem to like the idea !

Thats sounds amazing