RE: DS2 Targeting Issues

> From: 	mechavar@arm.com[SMTP:mechavar@arm.com]
> Hi,
>	I just came back from a weekend playing games at Pacificon, here
> in
> the San Francisco Bay area. In one of the DS2 games, it was brought up
> that
> there are restrictions placed on choosing targets, and that these
> restrictions
> purposefully conflict with 'optimal' strategies. If, for example, it
> seems
> better for a unit to spread its fire across multiple enemy units (the
> intention is to cause morale problems, weaken their ability to
> concentrate
> fire, etc.), would this conflict with the rules, should it be
> considered 'bad
> form' or against the spirit of the rules?
> 
> 
There is the similar Rule of Engagement within SG, ie closest target
firing on you, greatest threat, that sort of thing. I like it as it
keeps those tempted to do the "God thing" on the battlefield a little
more in line.

Owen Glover
IT Services

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> Reply To:	FTGZG-L@bolton.ac.uk
> Sent: 	Friday, 5 September 1997 5:24
> To:	FTGZG-L@bolton.ac.uk
> Subject:	DS2 Targeting Issues
> 
> 
> 
>	Anyone else take the targeting guidelines into consideration in
> their
> games?
> 
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> Miguel Echavarria
> mech@arm.com
>