Send instructions to dumb Probes takes time

[LordCorwin]

I'm not sure if this has been proposed, but I haven't found it.

Probes can control not manned ships, but they must be programmed beforehand or...

Send instructions in real-time. But the signal takes time to reach the probe. So be careful how you approach outer planets and the timing of your instructions.

To start with, these instructions could be quite generic.

I think this opens a different way of playing this game.

LordCorwin

[Red Iron Crown]

RemoteTech models signal delay in that fashion, and has a rudimentary flight computer to do things when out of contact with a crewed command center. The upcoming stock communication system will not model signal delay as far as I know.

[LordCorwin]

Oh sorry, I didn't noticed. Thanks for the reply!

[clivman]

Comm connection is being implemented first, life support should be added second, and then signal delay.