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Turning with faster engines
heresiarch
Posts: 13
7/11/2014
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After upgrading to a faster engine I am finding I have to relearn how to steer: my ship moves so much faster (while turning at the same rate) that it has thrown off my sense of where I need to begin and end my turns. I've crashed into shore more than once, which is, well. Didn't inspire confidence in the crew. On the one hand, okay, that is the price of zooming across the ocean. On the other: it's somewhat tricky, though doable, with an engine power of 1900. What is trying to steer a 3k or 4k engine going to be like? Can the game either tighten the turning radius in proportion to engine speed or include some upgrades that allow for greater maneuverability?
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Diptych
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7/11/2014
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Personally, I just reduce engine speed while turning to get greater control.
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Pteridophyta
Posts: 8
7/12/2014
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Today's confession: It took me waaaaaay too long to remember that I could do three-point turns in things that aren't cars.
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