I'd like to be able to associate a turret setting with a fire group, so that when that fire group was selected/active, the turret fire setting would change accordingly. So, for example, you could have the setting be Fire At Will for the first fire group, Forward Fire for the second and third (for different weapon groups), and Target Only for the fourth. It would change automatically when switching groups according to your settings.
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I can see the devs balking at this idea, given their reluctance to automate/add keys for some functionalities (understandably). However, while this does potentially "automate" the turret setting, it also requires more planning and foresight by the pilot. If you don't set your fire groups with the correct turret setting, you could find yourself at a serious disadvantage in an engagement.
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If further reason is needed: if there is a one-key option for enabling Silent Running, there needs to be some kind of speed-comparable solution for people who use turrets (given that turrets already do less damage than their less mobile counterparts). I don't need or want a key press option (even though I could very easily see this being a 3-notch control on some dashboard...), but something a little faster than the Functions menu would be nice.
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I can see the devs balking at this idea, given their reluctance to automate/add keys for some functionalities (understandably). However, while this does potentially "automate" the turret setting, it also requires more planning and foresight by the pilot. If you don't set your fire groups with the correct turret setting, you could find yourself at a serious disadvantage in an engagement.
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If further reason is needed: if there is a one-key option for enabling Silent Running, there needs to be some kind of speed-comparable solution for people who use turrets (given that turrets already do less damage than their less mobile counterparts). I don't need or want a key press option (even though I could very easily see this being a 3-notch control on some dashboard...), but something a little faster than the Functions menu would be nice.
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