The modular terminals were the WORST. Much much worse than farming the unknown fragments
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Same for me
Super maneuverable large ships...
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The modular terminals were the WORST. Much much worse than farming the unknown fragments
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Same for me
These ain't star wars ships (or star wars airplane type physics). I would find it highly unlikely that spaceships wouldn't fly backwards if they had forward facing guns.
Most (if not all) the space games you listed as having played have arcade physics. E
physics aren't completely newtonian, but do have elements of newtonian physics.
I can't, or better it just doesn't feel right. Too much relying on shields and SCB and that always feels like "not good enough". I need to practice more (but that Vulture is soo much fun).
I can't, or better it just doesn't feel right. Too much relying on shields and SCB and that always feels like "not good enough". I need to practice more (but that Vulture is soo much fun).
Ah okay. I guess that's a matter of taste then
Tbf my Corvette relies on ridiculous huge shields and a ton of SCBs
The bottom part at the bottom telling me how to fly in elite, I can only laugh at. Do you not honestly not think I was using them and do you not think I was in not in the blue for optimal turning speed.
Like I said, you are basing your arguments on baseless assumptions and arrogance.
Because you don't give enough information for something else than 'baseless assumptions'. Just because you perceive yourself as a experienced and able pilot that doesn't necessarily mean you are one.
These ain't star wars ships (or star wars airplane type physics). I would find it highly unlikely that spaceships wouldn't fly backwards if they had forward facing guns.
Most (if not all) the space games you listed as having played have arcade physics. E
Yes, because of all the ships designs have huge thrusters on the front to make them fly as fast backwards as forwards. The only ship that as real forward facing thrusters is the Type 6.
But then I never said that ships should never fly backwards, its the speed and manoeuvrability that is the problem
The ASP also has some sizeable front thrusters.
Can you tell everyone what large ship(s) you were outmanouvered by at least?
Can you tell everyone what large ship(s) you were outmanouvered by at least?
Larger ships do NOT have faster turning abilities than small ships, all things being equal. Smaller ships have a better flight model, better thrusters and pitch faster
The AI does not use FA-off. You have that advantage mechanically, too.
If they are out-turning you at the moment, it's a skill issue at your end, rather than a mechanic. The mechanics are on your side: You ship can out-turn heavy foes ifyou learn to use it better than the AI can. The first step in improving is recognising this factor.
Flying backwards is not getting removed from the game. Nor are thrusters. They are what help separate the game from facile atmospheric-flight-sim-esque games.
In space, there are no speed limits. ED has that for some reason.
Besides, all ships are slower bacwards than forwards, and take more time to accelerate backwards than forwards. I don't know what you're complaining about.
as for the maneuverability point, well... if you nerfed big ships that way, they'd need to be a lot more armored/shielded and to have a lot more firepower or else they would be useless, especially the Corvette. All of a sudden, the Python and the FDL would become the best ships in the game otherwise.
Facepalm. Obviously the ship would get up to speed first, then change the way it is facing.....
Ummm, I am. Not saying I am the best, but I certainly know what I am doing. I wasn't expecting to win the fight either.
I was an A rated Cobra Mark III and the other ship was a Imperial Clipper, fast straight line speed but not very manoeuvrable. And when I hit the blue section for optimal turning speed, by the time I had turned around, the clipper was already facing me.
It is simple, I got out turned... I wasn't going to joust with it as it would have torn me apart, the only thing I had was was the MKIII turning ability and not once did I out turn it, regardless of being in the blue on the speedo.
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Reverse speed is heavily capped. As is manoeuvrability in reverse. Flying FA off raises that cap but compounds stability issues.
Yes, I know about flight assist off, please don't bore me.
Was the Clipper a player or an NPC? If NPC, what rank?
I know.
I have no idea, you had given no information, you are also getting outmaneuvered by a larger ship. Call it a hunch, I reckon you were successful flying against brain dead NPC's, came back after your break thinking you are a hot shot pilot, ended up getting your butt handed to you, in complete denial that perhaps you have scope for improvement.... Just a hunch.
A video would clear all of this up.
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Au contraire: Clippers are the smallest of the 'large' ships; many complain that they should not be large class. They are also extremely manoeuvrable and fast for their size, with a great pitch rate. Fantastic things to fly. Shame about the hardpoints.
Were you using thrusters? Boost turns? FA off?