[FT] Firing Arcs

1 posts ยท Jan 21 1999

From: Laserlight <laserlight@q...>

Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 23:05:24 -0500

Subject: [FT] Firing Arcs

I've just finished my first game testing Islamic Federation ships in the heat
of combat. Several items showed signs of my trademark Delayed Action
Intelligence ("that was stupid, why did I do that?"). One thing that DID
work (and is not listed on the web page--remember, you saw it here
first!)
was Off Center Firing Arcs.  Instead of FP/F/FS arcs, I put them down as
AP/FP/F.  I can choose my heading and then roll if necessary to keep my
target in a covered arc. I effectively have 300 degree coverage instead of
180 --therefore I have a lot more freedom to maneuver while still
getting my shots in. I am attributing this innovation to Alarishi architects.
Comments?