Getting to warp speed

[Vondarkmoor]

Hi guys first post in here.
I have built a warp capable ship and have everything on it.
I can't get it to warp. I noticed a post saying I need to be doing Between 50-60 to warp.

I have 14 main propulsion thruster and I am barely getting to 9.
Am I doing something wrong.

[Stonehenge]

How heavy did you make your ship 0_o You should easily get to 110.

[Vondarkmoor]

Good question how do I Che know thathat. It's not big either is it because I used standard hull block or should I use something else.

Not currently at home so can't heck weight

[Stonehenge]

Control Panel I believe. For me that is 'P'. Hull blocks way a lot but if your ship is only say 60-70blocks long and 30 or so block wide you should not be having this issue. You are using Thruster Normal or Thruster Large right and not Directional thrusters?

[Vondarkmoor]

Yes I am using main propulsion thrusters and not secondary

[whit]

you have to press M...open the map..go to the solar system tab...click the orbit selection..click lock target...I think you need to be going 110..not 60-80..have your cursor over the target ..and hit K.

If you're doing all of this...and it's not warping..and not giving a message..there's a bug.

Dumb question...you're in space when you're trying to warp..right?

[Vondarkmoor]

I will check the weight as soon as I can

[Vondarkmoor]

Yes I am I'm space. My main problem is my ship is not flying fast enough I am not even getting to 10 never mind 110.

Can you guys post some weight figures so I can check later against mine
Thanks in advance

[whit]

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=594385863

That's the menu you want to see to check...you can see mine is fairly heavy and it gets up to 110 no problem...takes it a bit to stop though...as I"m only using directionals for that.

[Stonehenge]

1.9 kT nice

[whit]

I've found just using the basic starter BA/CV cannon's are enough to handle space drones(when they're working). The drones appear to look for the path of least resistance to warp/gen/core etc...so...I have those at the center of the vessel with 6 cannons surrounding that area above the hull...then just keep the drones at the front of the ship(path of most resistance)...as it's turning speed is fine with the directionals and a single RCS. The drone keeps trying to fly around to come in from the side it gets to close and the cannons smoke it.

I have noticed that you have to reset the turrets everytime you warp though...

[Mudmax]

You guys are using way to many normal thrusters and not enough directional thrusters. I use 12 directional thrusters 2xtop, 2 each side, 4xbottom(2 front , 2 rear), and 2xfront. and then 4 normal or armored thrusters rear. I use the same set up for my Small vessels and capital vessels and they all fly like a dream and are highly manueverable with good acceleration and stopping power. My Capital ship does 110 in orbit. And I also install 2 generators and two RCS.

[Vondarkmoor]

ok i hhave checked my main weight and it is 4.23kt at the moment, i only have main propulsion normal thrusters as i cant make large / armoured thrusters im assuming i need advanced constructor for those

And i have confirmed i have 13 Normal thrusters for ship and only getting to 10 not 110

[Vondarkmoor]

and in responce to mudmax that is my main thrusters i am not including any of the thruster directional as they are for changing directions and would not affect my ability to reach top speed

[Hummel-o-War]

You need to reach 50m/s to warpjump. If you can not reach it, jumping is not possible.

[whit]

Originally posted by Mudmax:

You guys are using way to many normal thrusters and not enough directional thrusters. I use 12 directional thrusters 2xtop, 2 each side, 4xbottom(2 front , 2 rear), and 2xfront. and then 4 normal or armored thrusters rear. I use the same set up for my Small vessels and capital vessels and they all fly like a dream and are highly manueverable with good acceleration and stopping power. My Capital ship does 110 in orbit. And I also install 2 generators and two RCS.

you guys? check your eye sight.

Originally posted by Vondarkmoor:

ok i hhave checked my main weight and it is 4.23kt at the moment, i only have main propulsion normal thrusters as i cant make large / armoured thrusters im assuming i need advanced constructor for those

And i have confirmed i have 13 Normal thrusters for ship and only getting to 10 not 110

where are your 13 normal thrusters placed?

Based on weight alone..yours is a little over twice the weight of mine. I have 2 large thrusters for forward motion...2 large thrusters equal 4 normal thrusters..but less power usage. So, you'd need either 4 large thrusters or 8 normal thrusters in the back just for forward motion.

Also - large thrusters only require that you're level 20 and have unlocked them. Taking some screen shots and posting them might help. Placement of thrusters/directionals and a screenshot of the P - screen. F12 is the default screenshot key for steam(I believe).