Alpha 4.1 Notes

[Sky Captain]

CIG has posted notes on a few things to look forward to in Alpha 4.1:

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[Sky Captain]

Full frontal ....

Some ships now have their remote turrets linked to the pilot seat by default, allowing pilots to control them without additional crew. However, when the designated turret operators take their seats, they take full control from the pilot. Ships included in this initial pass are:
- Anvil Valkyrie → Wing guns
- Anvil Carrack → Top remote turret
- Aegis Reclaimer → 2x front side remote turret
- Argo RAFT → Remote turret
- Crusader Hercules → Chin turret
Notably, pilots can only fire these turrets within their forward view arc, as they don’t have access to the full remote turret view. A dedicated operator is required to utilize the turret’s full pitch and yaw range.

 

[Mudhawk]

And the most important information for those of us who can't be bothered to read lengthy articles.
The Corsair got all 4 frontal guns back. But at size 4. To make up for thet the wing gins are size 5 now.
Good thing the Corsair does not tend to loose it's wings first in a fight.
Or does it?
Me thinking of the repair costs...

 

[Ayeteeone]

I'll vouch for the Valkyrie. While it's still not a great combat option, this brings it into acceptable use by a team of 3. With the cargo grid buff (90 SCU) it is now a practical ship.

 

[NaffNaffBobFace]

Full frontal ....

Cor, yom. I'm still hoping those pilot controlled cheek guns on the Freelancer and other similar MISC ships get the same treatment, slaves to pilot for forward firing but gunners can take over for full arcs of fire. It would make it one of the most interesting little gunships in the game and explain those two extra seats in the cockpit :-)