I just mucked about with it, first time ever using a DC in Elite Dangerous, and I think it's a bit OP.
The automated modules should make life easier for new (or lazy) commanders, but not better. The ADC boosts around stations and exceeds the speed limits, performing a docking in a pretty decent time. For sure, a competent pilot can do it faster, but still.
IMHO, the (A)DC should -never- exceed speed limits. In fact, it should be limited to 80% or so of the speed limit and generally take a more cautious approach.
This means that new (or lazy) Commanders always have a safe docking option, but there'd be strong incentive to learn manual docking if someone wants to dock faster.
(EDIT: It would also allow people to relax for a bit and enjoy the Blue Danube, which should kick in a bit earlier and a bit louder, IMHO. Instead of relaxing with a mug-o-beverage while docking I was holding my breath at the gung-ho piloting expecting to be smashed into a protruding station part at any moment.)
The automated modules should make life easier for new (or lazy) commanders, but not better. The ADC boosts around stations and exceeds the speed limits, performing a docking in a pretty decent time. For sure, a competent pilot can do it faster, but still.
IMHO, the (A)DC should -never- exceed speed limits. In fact, it should be limited to 80% or so of the speed limit and generally take a more cautious approach.
This means that new (or lazy) Commanders always have a safe docking option, but there'd be strong incentive to learn manual docking if someone wants to dock faster.
(EDIT: It would also allow people to relax for a bit and enjoy the Blue Danube, which should kick in a bit earlier and a bit louder, IMHO. Instead of relaxing with a mug-o-beverage while docking I was holding my breath at the gung-ho piloting expecting to be smashed into a protruding station part at any moment.)
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