The Docking Computer thread.

[Comrade Napoleon]

If one stops and think about it, a "docking" computer is about having a system to move in - and out - of stations. The critical issue in docking is not so much the actual landing but the transit through the slot, especially for the larger ships and this happens when entering and exiting a station.

I suggest that if docking computers are available that are for more than nostalgia sake, then those computers should program both the arrival and departure of the station boundaries.

I think that is a very relevant point

 

[CaptainKremmen]

There's quite a few self righteous pretentious idiots posting on forums these days.....

If people want to play with a Docking Computer then so what? It was one of the most iconic gaming moments in the Original Elite when I was first playing, I was amazed back then at the thing

So guess what the first bit of kit I just bought was? Do I care if some think its sad? I can dock manually just fine thanks but the DC is FUN

You can use it or not as it suits YOU!

Let people get on with their game the way THEY want to play.

Its a GAME

Agree 100%!

 

[narv]

The docking computer is just fantastic

I had a big grin on my face due to reminiscence the whole docking procedure

Well done, its exactly what I wanted and I'm so happy to have it in the game

 

[Dinbar]

hmm if the space stations keep disappearing on me I might need this more than I thought

 

[Galantir]

Didn't even find it yet. So where did you get it?

 

[Cmdr Eagleboy]

I had a big grin on my face due to reminiscence the whole docking procedure

Well done, its exactly what I wanted and I'm so happy to have it in the game

It doesn't play any music over docking, does it?

 

[Cmdr Eagleboy]

Didn't even find it yet. So where did you get it?

I heard Chango Dock had it.

 

[narv]

I got it from Chango Dock, 4.5k as a support tech module.

And yes.. it does play sweet sweet music

 

[Steve50]

I get such a buzz from flying in and docking manually that I couldn't see myself using that even if it was free.

 

[Cmdr Eagleboy]

I got it from Chango Dock, 4.5k as a support tech module.

And yes.. it does play sweet sweet music

Nice! Could you do a video?

 

[Dibbler666]

I sold mine, disappointed when it took 4 times longer than manual dock and very sad it didn't play Blue Danube!
Will come in handy on the big Lakon though.

 

[Rhaedas]

Here's a Russian video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM_CxGcTck8

 

[narv]

I'm uploading some vids of it now, just a few snippets with music

 

[narv]

I've created a playlist here with them on spoiler for those who don't want to know:

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhAmSOlk-_c&list=PLdWyA4YqojGQ89jtxhaULXIB61A0QJlE2

 

[narv]

I sold mine, disappointed when it took 4 times longer than manual dock and very sad it didn't play Blue Danube!
Will come in handy on the big Lakon though.

It does play it as you can see from the vids, not sure why yours didn't. It's not fast, but thats not the point, its safe and automates one part of the journey.

As you say though, in a Lakon it'll be very useful.

 

[Olrik]

I got it from Chango Dock, 4.5k as a support tech module.

And yes.. it does play sweet sweet music

Blue Danube?
Edit : narv

very sad it didn't play Blue Danube!

 

[Prabhakari]

I got the computer. Nice to hear The Blue Danube.
I am deliberately starting the docking as far away as possible, just to listen to the music.

 

[Deric Lee]

Docking computer?

DOCKING COMPUTER?

Psh, kids and their tech. smh

 

[Ulfar]

Having looked at the vids, I now know why there are ships doing stupid maneuvers in stations.

This is one autopilot that needs some more lessons in flying.

 

[narv]

This is one autopilot that needs some more lessons in flying.

It doesn't fly the most "efficient" route I must admit, although it's nice to look around the station with