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Movement while firing boosters?

Sep 14, 2004 Meezor link
Hi, why can't I move while I'm firing the boosters?
In my opinion, this sucks in pvp.
Let me guess, you want to make it realistic, that when firing boosters, all energy will be send to these so there is none left for movement?
I don't think this is a good way dealing with this :)
Just leave it without disabling movement, its hard enough with the limited booster and weapons energy ;)

I hope you change this,
Badhor
Sep 14, 2004 RelayeR link
Badhor/Meezor: You can't have it both ways...realistic physics AND this suggestion. Changing lateral position while boosting would tear your ship apart. This, like your momentum querry are a balance decided upon by the devs for improved gameplay.
Sep 14, 2004 Forum Moderator link
Meezor, have you tried PvP? We've been fighting this way for years now and it's totally workable. Hang out in Dau M-14 in the evening and I'll show you just how effective the flight system can be.
Sep 14, 2004 harvestmouse link
"its hard enough with the limited booster and weapons energy"
practice a few times... that's why fighting takes some skill ;), which adds to the overall fun
Sep 14, 2004 Phaserlight link
Again, Meezor, people would be too hard to catch if you could still turn while boosting. You can manage a wide turn while boosting by tapping the boost key as you move the mouse.
Sep 14, 2004 andreas link
It seems FM is looking for a fight. Dau M-14 you say? Mkay ...
Sep 14, 2004 simondearsley link
Don't be daft Meezor, it adds another level of complexity to combat and the game in general. What would be the point of having boost at all if you could turn?