Thruster control linkage

[KellyR]

This is a suggestion to make the linkages between the computer and the thrusters damageable. That way if they are damaged, Flight Assist is not available until they are repaired. The linkages between the docking computer (if fitted) and the thrusters should not be damageable, thus enabling it to be used if the main control linkages are damaged. This, imo, would help the game live up to the term Dangerous and also be an incentive to own a docking computer even though it takes away some cargo.

Just a thought for the developers. Please don't flame in here. If you don't like the suggestion, say so, but leave the hyperbole and insults out of it, please.

 

[Psycho Romeo]

I like everything about this post. This should absolutely be one of the things that happens when thrusters malfunction, as well as give some real presence to the docking computer (as you say).

 

[777Driver]

This is kind off already in game. If thrusters report a malfunction the flight law temporarily reverts to a partial flight assist off mode, Feels very weird even if you are used to flying FA-OFF. Small details like that really add to the immersion for me. Unfortunately I think too many people would complain if the fault remained until you repaired the thrusters.

 

[KellyR]

Well, maybe it could be jerry-rigged in-flight using the repair/reboot option, but that doesn't always work. At least in my experience. But this wouldn't be a thruster malfunction. It would be a malfunction of the computer control linkages. If your thrusters are damaged or destroyed, you're screwed; can't do anything but just sit there.