Docking Computer
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I'm pretty sure at least one of the 8- or 16-bit Elites offered this; I don't recall which. When you pressed 'C' you auto-docked. If you'd bought the computer, it was free. If not, the spaceport charged you a fee. It wasn't massively expensive but it did add up. Certainly made buying the computer worth it once you had the funds, but of course it didn't take up a "slot" that could be used for something else.
There are places on the internet where middle-aged nerds will still argue (some ironically, some tragically not) over the merits of the Commodore 64 versus the Sinclair Spectrum. This thread might briefly become one of those places if my comment has triggered at least one from each camp.
C64 ahhhh it did wet all over the speccy.....
still cant believe no one sees the merits of the Drinkin Computer.....
Theres only so many times she will fetch beer before she gets peeved off with it...... Maybe i need an aupair......
Sweedish.....
Look after kids and fetch beer....
Maybe even get her to the "docking"
https://www.greataupair.com/Hire_Nanny_Babysitter/Aupair_Tutor_Housekeeper/Swedish-N.htm
still cant believe no one sees the merits of the Drinkin Computer.....
Theres only so many times she will fetch beer before she gets peeved off with it...... Maybe i need an aupair......
Sweedish.....
Look after kids and fetch beer....
Maybe even get her to the "docking"
https://www.greataupair.com/Hire_Nanny_Babysitter/Aupair_Tutor_Housekeeper/Swedish-N.htm
Are you?
Well sorry about that. You could do the intelligent thing and check of the DC as of the 3.0 update, instead of tossing out a bunch of dated, irrelevant nonsense on the topic.
There always is.
C-47's/DC-3's flew with continual upgrades for more than sixty years, and are still out there now. The C-130 is another example, and so is the F-15.
True, although I was more focusing on the commercial aircraft rather than military. Good point, nonetheless.
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I fit it on "runners". Small ships for shuttle traffic (mission ships, dedicated mat farming ships) that are dotted around in convenient places.
For other ships I go without because I usually need the slot, and if there is one spare I'll often use it for a limpet controller so those USS's aren't so damn grindy.
I had no idea it was an issue that people took offense too, that just seems silly.
For other ships I go without because I usually need the slot, and if there is one spare I'll often use it for a limpet controller so those USS's aren't so damn grindy.
I had no idea it was an issue that people took offense too, that just seems silly.
This forum is chock full of ellitist DBs, you will get used to it.
I thought my post was nice. Just my reasons for not using a DC. Made it clear, I thought, that others can make up their own mind. I would have been happy to read your reasons for using a DC and say good for you, but then you got all uppity about it.
Let's look at your reasons:
1. You meant that you find it boring, right? The DC alleviates the boredom of landing?
2. You know the "average" or making this up? Does it matter which is faster on average anyway?
3. So does EDDI.
4. You get a lot done while docking? See you're point though, rather plot routes than fly the ship any day.
5. Just a dumb sentence, but I'm sure you're right given DC users aren't landing manually.
6. Proper landing, belly flop doesn't count you know. Really, you still at high school?
Two paragraphs of trolling, then the last paragraph which doesn't make sense - "maximise their gaming time", "use the DC to its full extent". Are you speaking code?
Bottom line, you are entitled to your opinion and I respect that, but if you criticise players who have a different opinion, by calling them losers, clueless and ludites, then you are just asking for someone to have a shot back and frankly, reading your post, you're obviously not as smart as you think you are and unnecessarily exposing yourself to ridicule.
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