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Force simulation mode VS auto simulation mode

25 Oct 2025 08:44

Is it possible to always have the spaceship you pilot remain in force simulation mode? Is there a config setting that eliminates or disables auto simulation mode and force orbit mode?

I'm working on a mod with star systems full of space stations and ground structures, but due to a bug (if I'm not mistaken, a long-standing one), every time you undock from a structure, when the ship automatically switches to auto-orbit mode, it moves away by about 1 parsec. The only solution I've found is to keep the ship in force simulation mode (activating the engines during undocking and then manually switching via the debug interface), but it's cumbersome and the slightest mistake will put you off.

It's been a while since there have been any gameplay updates, but even this basic features could offer some very interesting experiences if only those two or three bugs were fixed.
 
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Re: Force simulation mode VS auto simulation mode

12 Nov 2025 08:31

Is it possible to always have the spaceship you pilot remain in force simulation mode? Is there a config setting that eliminates or disables auto simulation mode and force orbit mode?

I'm working on a mod with star systems full of space stations and ground structures, but due to a bug (if I'm not mistaken, a long-standing one), every time you undock from a structure, when the ship automatically switches to auto-orbit mode, it moves away by about 1 parsec. The only solution I've found is to keep the ship in force simulation mode (activating the engines during undocking and then manually switching via the debug interface), but it's cumbersome and the slightest mistake will put you off.

It's been a while since there have been any gameplay updates, but even this basic features could offer some very interesting experiences if only those two or three bugs were fixed.
Undocking and first motion away from the station is treated, in the tutorial, as transitioning to Set Speed mode so you can stabilize near the station. Yes?
 
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Re: Force simulation mode VS auto simulation mode

12 Nov 2025 08:52

Is it possible to always have the spaceship you pilot remain in force simulation mode? Is there a config setting that eliminates or disables auto simulation mode and force orbit mode?

I'm working on a mod with star systems full of space stations and ground structures, but due to a bug (if I'm not mistaken, a long-standing one), every time you undock from a structure, when the ship automatically switches to auto-orbit mode, it moves away by about 1 parsec. The only solution I've found is to keep the ship in force simulation mode (activating the engines during undocking and then manually switching via the debug interface), but it's cumbersome and the slightest mistake will put you off.

It's been a while since there have been any gameplay updates, but even this basic features could offer some very interesting experiences if only those two or three bugs Drift Boss were fixed.
I look forward to hearing from you.

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