Emphasize 'check' command in aerodynes
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A 'check ' command exists for aerodynes, to test out a flight path before actually moving. Unfortunately this commands functionality is effectively negated by simply attempting to fly the desired path (yes, there are use cases for check, but…).

What I would propose is that aerodynes no longer automatically 'check' a flight path before moving, requiring the pilot to actively 'check' routes beforehand instead. The consequence of this would be that if a flight path -is- interrupted by an obstruction, the pilot must make a piloting skill roll to avoid crashing and damaging their aerodyne.

When a player flys a route often enough, they will learn that route, and the 'check' becomes superfluous anyway. A more experienced player will then only have to 'check' their flight path on a new route they are learning. But requiring a manual check beforehand will add a bit more danger to the already advantageous method of travel, while providing more opportunity for PC aero_techs to perform repairs when mistakes are made.

@GhostInTheMachine

I'd love to try out space flight, but that isn't even a particularly playable or significant portion of the game right now. Space is an edge case as the game is right now, and I am looking at the game from a '99.99%' perspective.

There is nothing in my opinion added by having the checks be automatic and not requiring a piloting skill roll to avoid a crash when you make a mistake. Conversely I think there is a lot added by having pilots make -meaningful- rolls instead of the fairly meaningless ones that are the bulk majority of piloting checks currently.

I think the 'check' command is more about the limitations of flight space and how the rooms function than anything else, honestly…but I'd be curious to hear what Johnny's take on it is.