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Thaago

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I'm getting used to the set course behavior
« on: May 02, 2017, 09:25:36 AM »

So there's been a bunch of complaints about the whole "click and drag" thing to set the course to objects, and I admit that it was really weird/annoying at first. The other day though I wanted to set a course for Sindria's capital from another star system. I left clicked the star to quickly enter its planets, then set the course for the planet I wanted.

So in this case, when I actually wanted to see the star's contents, it felt very fluid and natural. Have other people been experiencing the same type of thing, or am I just getting used to bad UI? :P

Also, for reference I believe that right clicking will set course in a single click next version, which will be nice.
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Re: I'm getting used to the set course behavior
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2017, 10:09:42 AM »

It took a couple sessions to get used to there being a menu there instead of a click just going places, but I don't think it's a bad design. I now occasionally find myself brainlessly setting course to stars instead of planets but again I wouldn't fault the UI for that.
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Re: I'm getting used to the set course behavior
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2017, 10:10:14 AM »

It depends. On the hyperspace mao, I like to left click and immediately see the planets in the system. While I am in the system, I want to simply set a course to whatever I selected.
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Re: I'm getting used to the set course behavior
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2017, 01:54:54 PM »

I dont mind it all. What I do mind is that the auto pilot "breaks" if you ever take manual control for a minute. I wish it would just resume auto piloting when I relinquish control automatically. 

Unless there is a button for this Im missing somewhere?
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Re: I'm getting used to the set course behavior
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2017, 02:33:28 PM »

I dont mind it all. What I do mind is that the auto pilot "breaks" if you ever take manual control for a minute. I wish it would just resume auto piloting when I relinquish control automatically. 

Unless there is a button for this Im missing somewhere?

There is, though it took me a bit to notice - the 'A' key will automatically resume course - same key as will set the course if you are on a planet's description. The 'S' key cancels the path entirely.
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Re: I'm getting used to the set course behavior
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2017, 02:41:53 PM »

I dont mind it all. What I do mind is that the auto pilot "breaks" if you ever take manual control for a minute. I wish it would just resume auto piloting when I relinquish control automatically. 

Unless there is a button for this Im missing somewhere?

There is, though it took me a bit to notice - the 'A' key will automatically resume course - same key as will set the course if you are on a planet's description. The 'S' key cancels the path entirely.

You, my friend, are a fountain of good tips.  Thanks so much!
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Re: I'm getting used to the set course behavior
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2017, 02:49:26 PM »

Considering how much time we spend on just moving around, I'd like to have one button (left, right, whichever I set - it doesn't matter) to always set course to selected body. Otherwise...
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Re: I'm getting used to the set course behavior
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2017, 06:48:13 PM »

At first, I didn't even know you could target individual planets.  I was just clicking on the star and letting it autopilot, then was dismayed when my ship arrived on top of the star, sizzling nicely.
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Re: I'm getting used to the set course behavior
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2017, 08:00:55 PM »

Set Course has been one of the most glorious features ever added into Starsector.  Sorry Ship Systems. :) I pretty much use Set Course all the time unless I'm know I'm going into a combat scenario or my next target isn't too far away.  Set Course is both efficient and requires no further input from the user, so it's lay back and admire the stars.
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Re: I'm getting used to the set course behavior
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2017, 08:54:48 PM »

Set Course is both efficient and requires no further input from the user, so it's lay back and admire the stars.

Let's lay back and admire that plummeting supply number as Set Course drags you through every flux storm in the universe, left unattended. ;)
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Re: I'm getting used to the set course behavior
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2017, 09:50:55 PM »

Let's lay back and admire that plummeting supply number as Set Course drags you through every flux storm in the universe, left unattended. ;)
Well, I suppose if it's in Hyperspace, I'll pay a little bit more attention. :) Getting a bit used to cruising around systems exploring all of them.  Some of them are pretty stunning, actually.
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Re: I'm getting used to the set course behavior
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2017, 11:30:40 PM »

Let's lay back and admire that plummeting supply number as Set Course drags you through every flux storm in the universe, left unattended. ;)
Well, I suppose if it's in Hyperspace, I'll pay a little bit more attention. :) Getting a bit used to cruising around systems exploring all of them.  Some of them are pretty stunning, actually.

It can actually be a very soothing game with nice visuals.  It's not all about the pew pew.
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Re: I'm getting used to the set course behavior
« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2017, 11:35:49 PM »

wow, glad it's not just me that's taking it slow and admiring the stars....

As a non-combat oriented fleet, this also serves to make the rare battles far more exciting and make evasion a more prominent part of the game (few things more satisfying than running through a hyperspace storm just before it activates, catching 3 pirates fleets chasing you inside, and burning away laughing
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Re: I'm getting used to the set course behavior
« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2017, 04:19:53 PM »

wow, glad it's not just me that's taking it slow and admiring the stars....

As a non-combat oriented fleet, this also serves to make the rare battles far more exciting and make evasion a more prominent part of the game (few things more satisfying than running through a hyperspace storm just before it activates, catching 3 pirates fleets chasing you inside, and burning away laughing

Man, I wish I could get your support when I make my arguments that not only is such a thing possible, but also rewarding in the game. I get set upon by people who think it always has to be about capital ship battles, and that the game experience can't vary.
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