Fly slower when docking...

[Tychu9]

Leaving; probably. Coming in; it's whatever side feels comfortable when I'm flipping around. In space there is no up or down, or left and right. Screams can be heard with open comms

 

[OZYMANDlUS]

Unfortunately I started out smuggling. Old habits die hard. Even though i explore in my ASP; i still left the shields in place. I squished some ship a few weeks back. I was coming out of the station at full speed (boost). Some poor slot tried to enter by coming up just beyond the 'screens'. He bounced off then got caught in the 'screens'. My first fine came for flying reckless. Then i heard the explosion and a second fine for killing him. The station opened fire. By the time my shields were barely down to half, i was out of range.

It is noteworthy that at the time i still had my A6 shield generator & 2 A rated shield boosters.

 

[Rafe]

You're both right! In the original ED there was no standard left or right for the mailslot, and a vocal majority used the red/green system to avoid collisions. Around 1.2, this was implemented as a rule which NPCs use to avoid unnecessary collisions. The actually leave in the centre, but side-thrust to their "green" side, or your "red" side as they exit when you approach. It's quite cool to watch. When it works. Watching a T9 failing to do this is like watching a Director's Cut of Free Willy with the sad ending.

It's a British game. I'm British. I will drive on the left

 

[Talon325]

I'll just stick to what I know

https://youtu.be/7rRyJL1VYa0
https://youtu.be/ORX3G3vORds

I just burst out laughing at work, and I can't stop. I can just imagine the series of events: line up, boost... boost more...(side thought, 'didn't know my ship could go this fast') flight assist off, rando thruster fire, thrusters off, place your head between your legs and kiss your ass good bye!

 

[Shunthunder]

Apologies but that's kind of funny.

 

[Adeptus Kaze]

Arnie the Albatross says, "Only You can prevent Station assisted double homicides; always enter the mail slot on the green side, with your landing gear down, and your speed below blue-line".

 

[Rafe]

Arnie the Albatross says, "Only You can prevent Station assisted double homicides; always enter the mail slot on the green side, with your landing gear down, and your speed below blue-line".

I remember Charlie saying a lot but Arnie? :/

 

[snotface]

I'll boost my Anaconda inside the station all I want. Everything in my way shall be crushed!

Then when you get a big bounty and cannot leave station as it will attack you when your scanned, say Bye Bye to little Conda

 

[Rociferous Rexx]

You're both right! In the original ED there was no standard left or right for the mailslot, and a vocal majority used the red/green system to avoid collisions. Around 1.2, this was implemented as a rule which NPCs use to avoid unnecessary collisions. The actually leave in the centre, but side-thrust to their "green" side, or your "red" side as they exit when you approach. It's quite cool to watch. When it works. Watching a T9 failing to do this is like watching a Director's Cut of Free Willy with the sad ending.

Then why are the signs always upside down on the sides we're supposed to enter/exit?


nm... british.... I get it.

 

[Rafe]

Then why are the signs always upside down on the sides we're supposed to enter/exit?


nm... british.... I get it.

Keep the green to starboard (right) and the signs will always be the correct way up

 

[Dragun2]

Once i line up with the mail slot inside the station i boost out with my conda, I keep an eye on the radar checking for players, otherwise anything in front of me should pray.

 

[Rociferous Rexx]

Keep the green to starboard (right) and the signs will always be the correct way up

Well I do keep to the right side.. but the signs are always upside down on the right side.

 

[sPeaRr]

Nice shot Doc! Nailed it on that second one, that was a perfect 10 on entry. Even managed to get thrusters back on b4 touchback.