In this video, the creator tests the new gimbal mount feature in the Idris ships from the latest alpha 4.2 PTU patch, discovering that size six guns are being mounted on larger, likely bugged, size seven gimbals, which significantly boosts the ship’s firepower. They also identify issues with firing from the pilot seat on the Polaris and note minor UI changes, expressing excitement about the enhanced armament despite some bugs needing future fixes.
In this video, the creator tests the new gimbal mount feature added to all Idris turrets in the latest alpha 4.2 PTU patch. They begin by accessing the vehicle loadout manager to examine the Idris P and Idris M. The update allows all weapons, including remote turret guns, to be mounted on size four gimbals, and the main turrets now support size five gimbals, giving players more flexibility in customizing their weapon loadouts.
The creator notes that for the Idris P, the IFRW57 turret has been fitted with a size six gimbal mount, but they observe a potential mistake: a size seven M9A cannon is added, which should not be possible on a size six mount. Similarly, on the Idris M, the IFR A77 turret has a size six gimbal mount, but the guns mounted are size seven, indicating a likely typo or bug where size seven weapons are being assigned to size six gimbals. Despite these inconsistencies, the guns appear to function correctly in-game, with the creator excited about the increased firepower.
They then test firing capabilities from the pilot seat, discovering that firing the turret directly from the pilot seat has been fixed; now, only the ship’s laser can be fired, not the main turret guns. The creator expresses hope that the apparent bug allowing size seven guns on size six gimbals is intentional and will remain, as it significantly boosts the Idris’s firepower. They try to switch to smaller guns via the mobi glass but find that they cannot detach or equip size six guns on the turrets due to apparent limitations or bugs in the weapon management system.
Further investigation involves manually detaching the guns from the ship’s freight elevator, where they confirm that the guns are mounted on size seven gimbals despite being labeled as size six. They conclude that the “size six” gimbal mounts are actually size seven, likely a typo or bug. This allows all the purchased size six guns to be mounted on the Idris turrets, greatly enhancing their capabilities. The creator hopes this feature remains in the game, as it offers a significant upgrade to the ship’s armament.
Finally, the creator tests the Polaris, noting that the recent patch has caused issues with firing the main gun from the pilot seat. The gun no longer fires, and only missiles are available, which they interpret as a bug. They also observe that the Polaris’s elevator door now stays open longer before closing, indicating some minor UI or animation changes. The video concludes with the creator summarizing these findings and expressing excitement about the potential for increased firepower on Idris ships, while also noting some bugs that may need fixing in future updates.