Re: [FT] Salvo Missile Range

G'day Brian,

 >SRM range limitation finally came
 >up in a game that I was playing in. It was
 >a tail-chase. But both sides were able
 > to exceed a velocity of 24mu before
 >the SML carrying ships could get into range.

Hurts doesn't it, that's why I always take some extended range stuff vs 
people I know fly fast.

 >Has anyone toyed with ideas for handling it?

Yes, but never found a good way of doing it.

 >Place SML markers as stated, but then move them the
 >same course and velocity as the ship that fired them?

In my experience it just doesn't work, game balance wise. You just see
the 
FSE rock up at speed 50 drop all their missles at the person at the
other 
end of the table and game over. Basically it removes the need for SM
using 
races to put themselves at risk in the flyby. Unfortunately I have yet
to 
come up with any other idea.

Cheers

Beth

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