I was 'got' when leaving, when both barkers needed wee-wee... I cussed before heartily laughingJust don't tell it to park then go answer the call of nature...
I was 'got' when leaving, when both barkers needed wee-wee... I cussed before heartily laughingJust don't tell it to park then go answer the call of nature...
It shines when one's target is in the 100k Ls + distance (IMO) as longs as the target isn't obscured it will get you there, eventually, and drop from SC for a station, or orbit if a body... Providing the opportunity to engage with other things during the transit.![]()
Docking will be quicker when the Federation learn that Imperial Cutter's do not form queues
Pro Tip: To avoid the queue, just blast through at your own speed (and own risk!) then engage the DC as you enter the slot. Guaranteed fast, safe landing. Do not engage before entering the slot with this method - the result is left to the reader to discover![]()
Whats more in any Sci Fi Universe I ever invented - there is no way in hell I would allow private vessels the ability to dock manually at a major public hub like a station if only for traffic control / safety purposes .
Should be vanilla standard without module space...in the future frontier extrapolates no advances in human ingenuity?Wow! Just wow!
Ok, so I’m not much of a trader, but I’ve finally got myself a Cutter and I’m hauling 728 tons of goodies from A to B.
Something different to do, 10M profit, single jump, so it’s all good.
I’ve been flying since 2014 and never even considered a docking computer before (I mean, why would I?’), but this thing is a barge. So, I thought, why not?
And, my god, it’s great. I LOVE it. It saves so much time docking (and launching - I have the advanced version). I love how it lowers and raises your landing gear, and even manages your pips so you get 4 to shields as you land.
Don’t get me wrong, I won’t be getting one for my FDL (or in fact any other ship), but for my Trader Cutter, it’s terrific.
Plus, some Blue Danube, in a nod to my 1984 childhood self. Lovely!
What’s not to like?!
I've used one on my shield-less trading Cutter for months and the only time I've come near to death was forgetting to zero my throttle and ploughing into the station while I nipped to put the kettle on, leaving me at 9% hull after I dropped a cup to rescue my ship.
#priorities
I always install a docking computer - always .Never had a problem with one . Whats more in any Sci Fi Universe I ever invented - there is no way in hell I would allow private vessels the ability to dock manually at a major public hub like a station if only for traffic control / safety purposes .
I don't leave it unattended
Coffee breaks are what distant binaries are for![]()
I opted for the 9 hole golf course instead of the Olympic sized swimming pool in mine. I did keep the 5 star rated restaurant/hotel though, for those times when I have to entertain Imperial royalty.The docking computer doesn't. But flying a Cutter, luxury comes as standard.
Docking computer is a lifesaver when you really can't pinch the loaf any longer.
Except sometimes my throttle deadzone craps (HA) out and I end up bonking the station as last night's tacos destroy me