I have been tricking out my new Viper and trying to balance systems vs weight vs power, etc.
On the question of thrusters.
The better thrusters allow for higher optimal and max mass for the ship.
Does this actually translate into better acceleration/turn speed/etc., or does it simply let a given frame haul more mass around?
Since you cannot have more max mass than the thrusters will allow for a given frame, I assume it's because the thrusters could not push it around. On the flip side of that, if your thrusters have a higher optimal mass than you are actually carrying (say your optimal mass is 100t and you are only at 50t), can you create a ship that can accelerate and whip turns like crazy?
Thanks!
On the question of thrusters.
The better thrusters allow for higher optimal and max mass for the ship.
Does this actually translate into better acceleration/turn speed/etc., or does it simply let a given frame haul more mass around?
Since you cannot have more max mass than the thrusters will allow for a given frame, I assume it's because the thrusters could not push it around. On the flip side of that, if your thrusters have a higher optimal mass than you are actually carrying (say your optimal mass is 100t and you are only at 50t), can you create a ship that can accelerate and whip turns like crazy?
Thanks!