EDDI though is all "action" based correct? Basically, I cannot say anything myself and have EDDI respond? Whereas, EDDI simply "responds" to actions in game such as requesting docking via the Target panel. What I like about Ocellus is the keybind voice control where I simply speak "Target Panel" and the target panel is focused. Of if I say "Landing Gear" the gear toggles. Similarly, I can simply say "Request Docking" and all actions are done automatically and I receive the authorized notice from station controller. All in all, the verbals I say are useful (at least in what I am now used to). Hopefully, they will go hand in hand, and where there may be overlap (in Ocellus I can say "Update data network" while in station to automatically update EDDN with current market data at the station), though appears EDDI does this automatically with no voice input needed?
Good stuff all around, now I just need some time for a few flights to check out all the new stuff!
~S~
wind
You seem to have a mis-understanding of 'who' does 'what'.
Vast majority of what you describe above is the VA profile doing it's job. My profile is an HCS Voice Packs 'Astra' profile, which provides all the voice control for panels, hardpoints, landing gear, docking, etc. ALL profiles (should) provide that functionality at a bare minimum. Where EDDI and Ocellus provided value was in connecting that profile to the ED companion API and providing automated transfer of market data to EDDN, plus a few other bells and whistles.
Where EDDI goes a step further is in generating 'events', such as entering/leaving supercruise, hyper jumping, ship docled/undocked, interdictions, just to name a paltry few which can create voice dialog, adding to the immersion, and automated Voice Attack command calls within a profile.
For example, we all know that when you get interdicted, the status of your left, right, comms, or Role panels become wonky and you're constantly having to say "Reset Panel" to get them re-synced. Plus, coming out of witch space resets to the left-most tabs on the left and right panels, while supercruise entry/departure does not. Again, your saying "Reset panels". Now that I have generated events, I can tailor my panel resets specifically for the event.
Additionally, I can add error checking on commands... If I say "Retract landing gear" while still docked, my profile says, "Unable to comply". Or if I wanted to get real fancy, I could have my landing gear automatically retract, upon receiving the "Ship Undocked" event.
I've heavily modified my HCS 'Astra' profile to leverage this added functionality.
I'm presently working on a profile script that error checks whether the ship has an installed fighter or SRV hangar before issuing a launch or deploy command. Another commander is working on a his profile which will warn if he's wanted in the system he just entered. Seriously. the options and flexibility is now mind-bending.
I hope that clears up what EDDI does vs your typical Voice Attack profile.
