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Ball turret concept has now been introduced in the weekly progress notes: https://forum.starbasegame.com/threads/starbase-progress-notes-week-36-2021.2634/

The half-sphere should allow us optimized physics check, which in turn makes it possible to use proper mouse aim for the turret. However there's a lot of work and testing to do before we know the end result.
In the progress notes, the ball turret section specifically mentioned Gunships, stations, and capitals. Does this mean that gunships will be separate from normal ssc ships? Or are just bigger SSC ships?
 

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In the progress notes, the ball turret section specifically mentioned Gunships, stations, and capitals. Does this mean that gunships will be separate from normal ssc ships? Or are just bigger SSC ships?
Gunship is a regular ship, just from the bigger end. :D
 

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Gunship is a regular ship, just from the bigger end. :D
Nice! Will we be seeing more info on these limits to go along with the ball turrets(length/width/height, bolt limits, etc)? Or will that be coming later down the line?
 
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Are the Ball Turrets in the latest Dev update are they going to function more like tripod turrets or built turrets on a ship? Currently, tripods are easier to use than a constructed turret. Easier to aim and little to none desync between pilot and gunner. The only merit they have over tripods is the heavier weapon you can put on them.
 
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