Might very well be the size of your ship. I know I most likely won't use it with anything over an asp as it would set me back far to far if it failed like that.
The Docking Computer thread.
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Might very well be the size of your ship. I know I most likely won't use it with anything over an asp as it would set me back far to far if it failed like that.
Docking Computer Mishap......
Funny Story So.....
Been tooling around in my Type 7 Bus for the weekend and decide to test out a Docking Computer.
I've never had one have any mishaps before and want to see how good/bad it does. So, I load it up, get some cargo about 600k's worth nothing too expensive, may as well make the trip worth it right?
As I start to close in on the station the docking computer kicks in, I notice an Orca is already heading in and I'm pointing at a steep downward angle to the mailslot, which makes me a little nervous but I sit back to watch the show. Hand off the joystick and sipping on some coffee, "This should be cake......" I you not, as I lean back in my chair, I suddenly hear the Engine Boost kick in!!! My Type 7's heading right for the Orca's Aft Section and doesn't seem to be slowing down! It hits the Orca's Aft section, my shields immediately go down down COLLISION!!!!!! I immediately toss my coffee on the floor, the Orca's turning to starboard but before I can get control an Anaconda comes shooting out of the other side and just NAILS ME Broadside!! EJECT EJECT EJECT!!!! Booooooooom!!! Not sure if the Anaconda or Orca survived but I didn't lol.
1.7Mill Test = Docking Computer Failed.
Do not use docking computers on heavy cargo ships.
lol....
Funny Story So.....
Been tooling around in my Type 7 Bus for the weekend and decide to test out a Docking Computer.
I've never had one have any mishaps before and want to see how good/bad it does. So, I load it up, get some cargo about 600k's worth nothing too expensive, may as well make the trip worth it right?
As I start to close in on the station the docking computer kicks in, I notice an Orca is already heading in and I'm pointing at a steep downward angle to the mailslot, which makes me a little nervous but I sit back to watch the show. Hand off the joystick and sipping on some coffee, "This should be cake......" I you not, as I lean back in my chair, I suddenly hear the Engine Boost kick in!!! My Type 7's heading right for the Orca's Aft Section and doesn't seem to be slowing down! It hits the Orca's Aft section, my shields immediately go down down COLLISION!!!!!! I immediately toss my coffee on the floor, the Orca's turning to starboard but before I can get control an Anaconda comes shooting out of the other side and just NAILS ME Broadside!! EJECT EJECT EJECT!!!! Booooooooom!!! Not sure if the Anaconda or Orca survived but I didn't lol.
1.7Mill Test = Docking Computer Failed.
Do not use docking computers on heavy cargo ships.
lol....
Docking computer uses boost? That's insane lol
A bit of a boring, but educational exercise:
Dock in a busy high population station and position yourself for a good view of the 'mail slot' from inside... and observe for a good chunk of time. Just hang out there, and watch the NPC ships enter and leave.. after a while you'll get a pretty good idea how these NPC ships AI work (or don't work). Then realize that the same AI is what takes over your ship for auto-docking. With this knowledge, one is likely to quickly sell their docking computer
I think the laser turrets in these stations aren't made to enforce docking rules.. but rather to purge screwy NCP ships stuck in bad situations. LOL
Dock in a busy high population station and position yourself for a good view of the 'mail slot' from inside... and observe for a good chunk of time. Just hang out there, and watch the NPC ships enter and leave.. after a while you'll get a pretty good idea how these NPC ships AI work (or don't work). Then realize that the same AI is what takes over your ship for auto-docking. With this knowledge, one is likely to quickly sell their docking computer
I think the laser turrets in these stations aren't made to enforce docking rules.. but rather to purge screwy NCP ships stuck in bad situations. LOL
Apparently the docking computer works better with smaller vessels, but can be a horrific nightmare with larger ships ... I guess this is more evidence to support that theory
Make the most of the Docking Computer
So I engaged the DC about 4km out. Legged it to the galley, made two fried
egg sandwiches and a mug of tea.
Got back to see my ship gently land on my designated pad.
What do you do whilst your docking computer works it's magic.
So I engaged the DC about 4km out. Legged it to the galley, made two fried
egg sandwiches and a mug of tea.
Got back to see my ship gently land on my designated pad.
What do you do whilst your docking computer works it's magic.
Yes, it's definitely a risk, but she has only totalled me three time ever, and to be fair at least 3 of those were probably down to me.
docking computers
Ermmmmm, was it worth buying one, as it seemed to change out my discovering capabilities
Ermmmmm, was it worth buying one, as it seemed to change out my discovering capabilities
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Or why the docking computer music is so awesome...
[video=youtube;q3oHmVhviO8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3oHmVhviO8[/video]
Or perhaps why the docking computer kills you sometimes
Nostalgia sells...
There is one advice for docking - kill engines, use thrusters.
+1 for SO nostalgia
+1 for SO nostalgia