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Terran wrote:QUOTE (Terran @ Nov 25 2010, 06:47 PM) actually holding forward thrust and turning changes your vector slower than just turning. have you been around long enough for me to make fun of you?

you're wrong n00b

Check out how the thrust is generated, or just try it out and keep an eye on the speedomiter.

But keep flying your way, and I'll keep doing it right

Adept wrote:QUOTE (Adept @ Nov 25 2010, 11:56 AM) you're wrong n00b

Check out how the thrust is generated, or just try it out and keep an eye on the speedomiter.

But keep flying your way, and I'll keep doing it right

ahem. i never said anything about speed. there is a nifty little indicator on your screen that shows where your vector is pointing. look at that thing while turning and holding forward thrust and then slap yourself real hard.

I imagine he'll like the slapping himself part.

Terran wrote:QUOTE (Terran @ Nov 25 2010, 07:03 PM) ahem. i never said anything about speed. there is a nifty little indicator on your screen that shows where your vector is pointing. look at that thing while turning and holding forward thrust and then slap yourself real hard.

A vector has both direction and length (or magnitude if you want to get pedantic).

But the point is there is a distinct advantage to using 100% forward thrust when changing your vector, rather than letting the ships autopilot take some of the power and channel it through sidethruster to kill the other components.

You'll build up speed faster in the direction you actually want to be going, and you'll maintain overall velocity. Both are ++ compared to just turning your ship and letting the default controls work their "magic".


PS. Sit down before you hurt yourself Terran

lol

I think what adept was trying to say is that you should turn first, then use forward thrust to change your heading, aka oversteering.

RealPandemonium wrote:QUOTE (RealPandemonium @ Nov 25 2010, 01:48 PM) I think what adept was trying to say is that you should turn first, then use forward thrust to change your heading, aka oversteering.

No, Adept has explained himself perfectly well. He is saying what he is saying, which is hold forward thrust throughout steering.

I prefer holding the "tab" button.

i prefer having an int and blowing the hell up from my sectors hahahaha. Run. Bitch.

Spunkmeyer wrote:QUOTE (Spunkmeyer @ Nov 25 2010, 10:06 PM) No, Adept has explained himself perfectly well. He is saying what he is saying, which is hold forward thrust throughout steering.