Infinite rudder adjustment

[[MCC] Die Antwoord]

I would like the rudder to be like sails, with infinite adjustment either way and a key to bring it back to center.

 

Very often going straight or going full turn is not the best option, ie: when turning and trying to keep an enemy ship in your sights. Would be nice to set it half way so I don't have to constantly readjust my heading to keep my broadside aligned.

[xAzDKr]

Instead of one way or the other as suggested In this post, I'd prefer if we had an option to switch between the two methods in the settings. I prefer the current method of "all or nothing" but I understand the desire for something like what is described in the OP.

[maturin]

In the past there was a lot of discussion as to whether smaller rudder angles and gentle turns were needed. In the past we concluded that such a feature would be minimally useful.

 

But now I'm of a different mind. In a chase, it is impossible to make even slight course adjustments without bleeding tons of speed. I find myself making tiny yard angle changes in order to yaw slowly without decelerating. This isn't good from the standpoint of realism or utility.

 

Double-tapping the Control key should lock the rudder in the current position, and any further input should unlock it.