Elite: Game talk

Burstar
30 Dec 2020, 12:57pm
Rat Catcher
SmalooAnd why is the docking module so big when a VW Golf can park itself?



What is the Supercruise handling like in a Golf?
How far can it jump on a full tank?


Durrr! The Dragon capsule supercruised to the ISS and autodocked just fine. Huh huh! Computer that did it fits in your hand. ~1300 years later is a 1 tonne module. Explain that huh helk!!!
Rat Catcher
30 Dec 2020, 1:28pm
Burstar
Rat Catcher
SmalooAnd why is the docking module so big when a VW Golf can park itself?




What is the Supercruise handling like in a Golf?
How far can it jump on a full tank?



Durrr! The Dragon capsule supercruised to the ISS and autodocked just fine. Huh huh! Computer that did it fits in your hand. ~1300 years later is a 1 tonne module. Explain that huh helk!!!


Easy peasy...

The computing engine is actually tiny but generates a massive amount of heat - the remainder of the 1t slot is occupied by heat pipes plumbed to to cold chill of space...

Proven by the notable temperature drop in deep space when disabling the ADC module in a smaller ship
Synthya Wylder
30 Dec 2020, 1:49pm
Don't forget the included Espresso Machine, now standard with every ADC module.  
Burstar
30 Dec 2020, 1:50pm
Synthya WylderDon't forget the included Espresso Machine, now standard with every ADC module.  :D


Now we're talking!
User250775
30 Dec 2020, 1:54pm
what i don't get is why after 1300 years we are still running wired christmas lights with 21st century tungsten filament light bulbs on our cockpits... what's with the wires anyways i really need explanation of this one someone please tell me WHYYYYYYY???
Synthya Wylder
30 Dec 2020, 2:02pm
Because both the game itself, & the players, exist in the same time period - the early 21st century.

If the RPs that are written are any indication, many writers still use RL-contemporary terms & concepts - perhaps because the game itself does too.
Maul Montresor
30 Dec 2020, 2:12pm
We're all just a bunch of hipsters in the future.

Didn't you get the memo? Wires are back in style. Get with it old man...gosh
GreyShadow40
30 Dec 2020, 2:36pm
What your looking at aren't lights there the neural network for your ship AI just look pretty
Quriosyty
30 Dec 2020, 3:04pm
Cephywhat i don't get is why after 1300 years we are still running wired christmas lights with 21st century tungsten filament light bulbs on our cockpits... what's with the wires anyways i really need explanation of this one someone please tell me WHYYYYYYY???


Maybe in the 34th Century Christmas has become a nostalgic tradition where we unveil our antique trinkets. Wait a minute! Isn't that Christmas in the 21st Century? Now I've confused myself.
Episparh
30 Dec 2020, 3:12pm
Igneel Prime
30 Dec 2020, 3:22pm
You guys forgot something significant in the ADC discussion. Some of that mass and space is needed so you can play skyrim on your Samsung Smart Dock
GreyShadow40
30 Dec 2020, 3:39pm
No not skyrim are they still remastering that damn game lol
User250775
30 Dec 2020, 4:10pm
guys...get it right...Quantum computing finally took hold and they were able to release Star citizen, thats where the extra mass comes form
Burstar
30 Dec 2020, 4:52pm
2bh my head canon is that the DC comes with a repository of all music ever recorded for the last 1400 years, but the software glitched out and is stuck playing Blue Danube on repeat.
CMDR Lord_Bear420
30 Dec 2020, 7:24pm
Beware of CMDR HyenSoldaten27 on Playstation 4. They're a member of Pilot's Syndicate 4 and an unapologetic combat logger. Disgusting and a shame that such a large Squadron would condone cheating.

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