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Powerboat VRNewsBluefin & Oil Tanker Physics Update
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Bluefin & Oil Tanker Physics Update

Powerboat VR · published 21 Mar 2022, 16:12 UTC · build 8410651

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This is a quick update that alters the physics for the Bluefin and Oil Tanker (which I've now renamed to the Orca).

All the boats in the game currently have a really high lateral drag values. This makes them "grip" the water a little too well especially at low speeds. I am now addressing this as it also effects the rudder forces.

The Bluefin & Orca now have much lower lateral drag values and, as such, they will tend to slip left/right in tight turns and at low speeds. This actually makes them much more entertaining to pilot as you'll need to pre-empt turns a little sooner due to the lateral drift, holding a true course now requires constant input and coming out of a turn may require a bit of counter steering especially in a fully laden Orca!

Let me know what you think of the changes.

I've also updated the following...

1. Correct some asymmetrical physics values on the Bluefin so it now drives correctly!
2. Reduced the Orca's bow thruster power
3. Increased drag when driving in reverse for both Orca and Bluefin
4. Fixed Orca's rudders not showing true steering angle
5. Reduced Bluefin's top speed to around 40kts which is more accurate for a "Wake Boat" that it is modelled on.

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