But docking is so easy it doesn't matter either way. I don't know how the computer works (can't play yet, at work 
) but even if it docks you perfectly it's just a time saver.
) but even if it docks you perfectly it's just a time saver.
The Docking Computer thread.
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Philip Coutts
Volunteer Moderator
Just don't buy one then. Problem solved. I won't be wasting money on one that's for sure.
Well if someone wants a docking computer and be brain-dead while docking, why not?
It's better to have it and not needing it, than to need it and not having it.
If you don't feel that docking computers are good, then don't use them. Let them be available for people who aren't as skilled at flying.
I read that in real world today, planes have autopilot, even to the extent of landing the plane by itself - pilots just don't use them cuz of ego and pride. I don't know this first hand by the way - I read some military article somewhere some years back and saw this interesting bit of info.
It's better to have it and not needing it, than to need it and not having it.
If you don't feel that docking computers are good, then don't use them. Let them be available for people who aren't as skilled at flying.
I read that in real world today, planes have autopilot, even to the extent of landing the plane by itself - pilots just don't use them cuz of ego and pride. I don't know this first hand by the way - I read some military article somewhere some years back and saw this interesting bit of info.
Just don't buy one then. Problem solved. I won't be wasting money on one that's for sure.
hmmm, that is far to sensible an answer
Michael Brookes
Game Director
I've only just started playing and love the challenge of manual docking. I can't see myself using the docking computer tbh. I can't wait to try manual landing on a planet!!
The big question is, does it play the Blue Danube while you are docking?
You know, to encourage some youngsters to play who perhaps don't have the dexterity or for those with mild physical limitations, docking computer opens up Elite to them as a viable game I'd have thought?
Anything that helps give as many as possible the Elite experience has to be positive, and the fun we can have corkscrewing past auto pilots will be ace for us and beautiful to see for them!
Not sure I want to sacrifice a module myself
Anything that helps give as many as possible the Elite experience has to be positive, and the fun we can have corkscrewing past auto pilots will be ace for us and beautiful to see for them!
Not sure I want to sacrifice a module myself
I should hope not.
Got to say I was disappointed too... Kind of given in to the whingers there a bit... Docking is easy if you practise... How the hell will people practise now if they're given the point and click route? A shame...
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in which case I dunno what people are complaining about
a docking computer is an important piece of tech for a lot of people (not me i love docking)
and it taking up a utility slot puts anyone using one at a significant disadvantage.
Thanks for the info Michael.
Don't you deserve a day off after yesterday?
indeed.. given he could well be running on fumes today and a little bit grouchy, I shall try not to poke the beast for fear of getting an infraction
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I'm not far off that.... Done docking at top speed in an L9 as well
If you don't like it, don't use it. Think about it.
If you get really, really, and I mean REALLY good at manual docking .. what effect will someone else buying a docking computer have on YOUR skill to manually dock?
If you get really, really, and I mean REALLY good at manual docking .. what effect will someone else buying a docking computer have on YOUR skill to manually dock?
I've always enjoyed the ability to manually dock in games and plan to continue enjoying it in ED - but sometimes you just don't feel like going to the effort.
Plus if it takes a module slot then it's not damaging to the game - if you buy one you've made an internal risk/benefit analysis and decided that the computer is worth it. It's not a compulsory purchase.
Plus if it takes a module slot then it's not damaging to the game - if you buy one you've made an internal risk/benefit analysis and decided that the computer is worth it. It's not a compulsory purchase.
Philip Coutts
Volunteer Moderator
Docking computers have always been a part of Elite so they should be in the game. As I said earlier if you don't like them don't buy one. But remember just because you don't want something doesn't mean it shouldn't be in the game. If you want a space game without docking computers, go and write one yourself......
