A content creator made a video discussing the idea of curveballs in Rocket League, a physics-based sports game. He initially thought there was no curveball effect in the game, but after researching and reading comments from players, he realized that many people believed there was a curveball effect. However, he discovered that the game's physics engine does not include air resistance or the Magnus effect, which would cause a ball to curve.
The creator then reached out to a modding community and asked if it was possible to create a mod that would allow for curveballs in the game. A modder named Phil took on the challenge and created a plugin that added air resistance and the Magnus effect to the game, allowing for curveballs.
The creator was impressed with the mod and felt that it added a new layer of realism and strategy to the game. He suggested that the developers of Rocket League consider adding a curveball effect as a new game mode, but acknowledged that it would require significant tweaking to balance the game's physics engine.
Overall, the video showcases the creativity and ingenuity of the modding community and highlights the potential for new and innovative gameplay mechanics in Rocket League.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The author made a video about a third-party addition to Rocket League that allows for curving shots.
2. The author initially believed that there was no curve in Rocket League.
3. A commenter, Mercy, claimed that there was curve in Rocket League.
4. The author realized that many people thought there was curve in Rocket League.
5. The Magnus effect is responsible for the curve of a ball in real life.
6. The Magnus effect is caused by the spin of a ball interacting with air resistance.
7. In Rocket League, there is no drag or air resistance that interacts with spin.
8. The spin of a ball in Rocket League only affects how the ball bounces, not its trajectory in mid-air.
9. A commenter, Psionic, confirmed that there is no curve in Rocket League.
10. The author asked a modding community, Bakas Magis, if it was possible to create a mod that allows for curving shots.
11. A programmer, Mega Spot (also known as Phil), created a plugin that adds curve to the game.
12. The plugin uses drag and lift to create the curve effect.
13. The author was impressed with the natural feel of the curve effect.
14. The author thinks that the curve effect could be a fun addition to the game, but not as a replacement for the existing physics.