Autopilot to...

[Emoneg]

I was just thinking about a function that would allow you to autopilot to the nearest friendly station.

[ThePrivateer]

I was just thinking about a function that would allow you to autopilot to the nearest friendly station.

Hmmm...what you need is the ability to target a station from afar...like in the Captain's Log.

Then once the Station is Targeted (requires Targeting ROM), use a device (call it the Long Range Docker) that overwrites the Docking parameteres and allows the Player ship to start tractoring into the station, simultaneously engaging Autopilot.

That should do it!

[alterecco]

That should do it! :D

Sounds nice, but unfortunately it is not possible. The problem is that the game will never implement a mechanism that removes control from the player (at a scripting level). So, in tscript we can move the ship in a certain direction, but the player is always free to try and move in another direction. Since we have no way of telling if the player is thrusting or not it would lead to some horrible conflicts. A "real" autopilot is something that should be implemented at Georges level, and even then should come with some careful consideration

[Atarlost]

Actually, when all the problems are worked out of ship swapping that will allow a true autopilot. Simply switch viewpoint to an invisible 0 thrust ship with an unlimited max speed and lock it to the velocity and position of the now AI controlled former playership in a timer or onupdate event. You can then use all the commands you can use on AI ships.

[Arisaya]

It's still a gimmicky solution, and can result in jittery movement of the 'playership'.