I use Noises, Remap Curves, and Basic Arithmetics, @67milo. It is too much to explain, but I recommend you check out Vortìs and open it in the PS and look at what I used to make the rivers. Copy that and enlarge it, and boom! Ya got canyons
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Sorry for the long reply xd

Most of my planets are inspired by some pictures I found, Star Trek, Star Wars, Elite Dangerous, Space Engine, and some random thoughts. The main thought processes behind making my planets are the parameters and the statistics, which I focus on because I think function is better than fashion. They are also based on some old drawings that I used to draw. Mainly planets and star system maps. But it is all based on one thing: me. I created a fictional universe [TFF aka The Final Frontier] to house all of my space-based projects. Obviously not all, but I'd say most. Even if I am done with Antarius System, I still have a lot more systems that are tied to Antarius. Would you like more information, @ChaseyWasey?

If your planets are inspired by anything, what's the inspiration? If not, then what's the thought process behind making a new planet?

How do you make valleys

@Hyperant ok

The first question is very outrageous an absurd. Do not ask me that again, or I will report you for asking personal questions, @PZLAgencies . My first post is this 2 staged rocket that I made in career mode. It is basically the tutorial from the interstages contract.

how old are you and what was your first post

"What is your opinion on soup and what is your preferred soup?"

I have a strong opinion on soup. I assume you mean general soup, @ChaseWilsons ? I like certain soups like Beef Udon Noodles or my favorite soup, Sukiyaki. Some soups are good for food, vitamins, and some other benefits. I prefer soups with noodles or broth. I am fond of Panamanian, Japanese, or Chinese soups. I like Panamanian Sancocho, Chinese Wonton Soup, and Japanese Sukiyaki.

What is your opinion on soup and what is your preferred soup?

@AK5Z ok

@BmnkRocketIndustries no

@AK5Z You know him in person

@BmnkRocketIndustries Very good friends! Me and him talk to each other a lot of Steam. I like spending time with him because he is basically the only friend I have.

@AK5Z How good Friends are you with @Seeya

@Seeya Also, I am working the USF government type but here is what I have made so far:

United Solar Federation

U . S . F

Ideology: Federal presidential republican representative democratic interstellar federation

Foremd: SED 1999

Branches:

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Legislative Branch: Solar Congress

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Executive Branch: Solar Federalists Cabinet

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Judicial Branch: Court of the Solar Constitution

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REPRESENTATIVE BRANCH: Solar Congressional Secretaries

I am constantly working on this.

expect some things to change!

@Seeya But because I am working on them, I have not yet decided on what *type they are. One of the 'bad' guys are a brutal race known as the Tyrannid Confederacy. The TC are comprised of the Tyrannids, a 14-foot-tall alien. They are very combative and one of the main antagonists of TFF. There are more coming soon, but I am actively writing lore, so I guess this is the part where I say, "Stay tuned"

@Seeya I am still working on them. So, which one are you asking about? The 'good' guys or the 'bad' guys. A major faction that makes a lot of appearances is the USF. USF is the United Solar Federation. It is an alliance between smaller nations, like the Jovian Mandate, a superpower that inhibits the gas giants of Sol. Mars is Ares, and it has its own government.

What are the major factions in TFF and their ideologies / forms of government?