I have a question about the Advanced Docking Computer
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The normal DC in the Live game no longer adjusts pips on docking - has been broken for a very long time. The DC in the Legacy game works correctly.
I don't use an ADC.
I don't use an ADC.
Maybe it's a feature, not a bug. You can now chose between "fast mode" and "safe mode" (all pips to shields).
sigh
Or just use the ADC to have the comfort and save time.
(If you want to comment how manual landings are faster: Don't. Think first.)
Well, I wasn't headed in that direction since I was thinking about knowing how to effectively fly your bird, but I can guarantee you that I was faster with my landings than any DC when I played. For one thing, I didn't use those silly come to rest then descend physics defying landings.
As regards comfort, if you mean hands off playing, pass.
Ignore such comments...
There are some odd folk who believe theirs is the only way, more to be pitied than scorned, really.
I did, even with FA off, am I really, really, skilled and wonderful?
Guess what?
I'll still use SA and ADC most of the time... Same as I drive to the supermarket, in my automatic car, rather than walk, tools can be very useful.
I have just recently started using an ADC but just as a QoL thing really. Allows me to check missions, mats levels, route plan etc while the ADC is doing its thing. Docking and landing are really easy so no need for it from that perspective. Docking in the original 80’s Elite was much harder so the docking computer was a massive bonus when you could finally afford one.
I tend to turn it off for non-pad surface landings, manual is quicker I find. Especially if a few goons drop in at the same time.
I tend to turn it off for non-pad surface landings, manual is quicker I find. Especially if a few goons drop in at the same time.
Here's a compromise: Do 90% of the docking as fast as you can, then let ADC do the final touchdown. That can be quite challenging.
I do that when I'm in a hurry, or a large ship. I let ADC do all the work when I need a short break, but only with small or medium ships. I never trust ADC alone with large ships.
I do that when I'm in a hurry, or a large ship. I let ADC do all the work when I need a short break, but only with small or medium ships. I never trust ADC alone with large ships.
I would recommend not to use supercruise. Take your time when flying from station to station, it's so much more fun to experience the vastness of space.
I used to be a big fan of ADC, but I've discovered with a lot of ships that it's more fun to dock without it. Except for the T9. Fitting through the slot and getting the right speed for a pad approach is not fun, so I let the ADC do that. I wouldn't dream of dictating to others what to do, though; if you find the convenience worth the loss of module space and potential hiccups, then you do you. Mind you I've never lost a ship to ADC, which makes me wonder how on Earth there are so many Reddit posts on the subject.
You can take my Supercruise Assist when you prise it from my cold, dead hands. That little thing is an absolute must-have when not flying in SCO.
You can take my Supercruise Assist when you prise it from my cold, dead hands. That little thing is an absolute must-have when not flying in SCO.
Heh, I use the ADC of EVERY SINGLE ship I own. I'm lazy. It's not that I can't dock, I've done it thousands of times, I just don't like doing it any more. I'll use Limpets to collect things too. I did it thousands of times manually before Limpets were a thing. Ain't going back lol.
Re: the PiP thing, I actually noticed that too. I mean, the DC's would previously pop pips to engines while manoeuvring outside, and pop pips to shields when passing through the letter box. That was wise as the DC would regularly bump. Can't recall the last time it did that though, even though I've been flying a heavily laden Cutter most recently. I did notice that my Cutter always passes out of the letter box at 25m/s now, so I get an immediate trespass warning message the instant I take back control to accelerate away.
Re: the PiP thing, I actually noticed that too. I mean, the DC's would previously pop pips to engines while manoeuvring outside, and pop pips to shields when passing through the letter box. That was wise as the DC would regularly bump. Can't recall the last time it did that though, even though I've been flying a heavily laden Cutter most recently. I did notice that my Cutter always passes out of the letter box at 25m/s now, so I get an immediate trespass warning message the instant I take back control to accelerate away.
Oh no, you shouldn't use limpets. Better improve your collecting skillz. It's al the funz.
When in a hurry, i do the old school smuggler very fast approach and entry, and only upon passing through the slot I cut the speed to 0, letting the ADC take over.
I do this from time to time. Occasionally, on a whim, I'll choose to fly in manually and have the DC handle the last few metres. I did use to dock manually when doing any sort of smuggling. Request permission, go cold, dock manually. That was quite fun, but I've changed my ways since
While I do almost exclusively let the ADC handle the entirety of docking and leaving a station, I'm still there, ready to take over if it gets things wrong. Cannot actually recall the last time it did anything really silly though.