[Badger]

From everything I've heard, I assume this isn't something that's implemented in Jumpgate currently. Would it be possible to include thrusters allowing you to fly in reverse? Maybe some ships like freighters would only be able to do it at very low speeds, but lighter fighters could have more powerful reverse engines. I just think it would be interesting to add an additional option to maneuvering. You never know what direction the pilots will take it in.

[ELPIRATA]

Is hard enough to chase some skilled pilots around already, why make it harder?

ELP

[Hornet]

I would think putting reverse thrusters on freighters and tows would be more logical than fighters.

[Badger]

I'm just thinking, it would introduce a whole new level of skill and maneuvers.

Maybe an option would be to require the use of a modx slot to install thrusters. That way, if you're a less experienced pilot you'd have the benefit of an extra slot to compensate for not having the maneuvering skills. More experienced pilots who wanted to take advantage of reverse thruster maneuvers could then swap in a modx "Combat Thruster Control Module" or something. Low-grade modules would allow 50% of forward thrust for reverse, and the higher end modules would allow full-speed reverse. I think it would work in terms of both RP and game balance.

[ELPIRATA]

No thurster would be more powerful than your own engines, therefore best way to stop for a hauler/heavy miner is doing the traditional 180.

ELP

[netburnr]

I think about it this way. An engine modx. Just like commercial airlines have reverse on their jet engines to decelerate during landing. All it does is redirect the engine thrust forward. Of coarse its not as effecient, therefore its a smaller amount of decel then the engines are capable of putting out in normal forward speed.

I'm not sure about this one...I like the idea, but I'm not sure how it would impact typical flight and dogfighting.

*visualizes Top Gun where he nails the breaks and watches the other aircraft fly by*

[Badger]

I think it should go much further than that, honestly. I'd love to see the ability to propel yourself backwards at a serious rate. The other thing is, since the engine addon could be damaged just like any other piece of equipment, it would be a very bad idea for pilots to become reliant on it. That way, there's no "I win" button.

[netburnr]

I think allowing major reverse thrust should not be allowed, however I'd be willing to try it in beta and make a decision based on overflight flight change, PvP, etc.

[Badger]

I agree that it's potentially abusive. I'd be all for just checking it out in beta, and seeing where it goes from there.

Hopefully some devs check out this thread!

[netburnr]

I'm sure it can't be that hard to add another engine hardpoint on the front of the ship. Not sure how it would be controlled separately, I guess you would need a 2nd throttle control. Its definitly worth looking at imho

I think I had read somewhere on here that they were already thinking about adding side thrusters, so who knows!

[Jump]

I'm pretty sure Scorch already stated that there would be and is maneuvering thrusters now.

[netburnr]

Yeah, thats what I was talking about. But instead of super forward thrusters, it sounds like he wants "reverse" or a second engine up front.

I can't even imagine some of the fighting styles that people would come up with...