Re: [FT] Railgun Goals

Michael Brown wrote:
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> Subject:	  [FT] Railgun Goals
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> 1) The "To-Hit" mechanic should reflect a projectile flavor. In my
eyes,
> that means performance should be relatively constant out to a given
range
> and then drop off quickly.
> 
> Not necessarily so, projectiles drop off due to Gravity and other
effects, not
> present in space.  Range should only be limited by fire control.
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     Disagree here, the range is limited by to ability of the 
target to detect and correctly plot the locations of the projectile.
Also by the ability of the target to alter its direction after
the projectile course has been determined. (Reaction time)  JTL
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> 2) Damage should be constant, without regard to range.
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   True, if dealing with a garbage can, not true if shotgun. JTL
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> 3) Firing arcs should be very limited to preserve the K'V "feel."
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    Agree.  JTL
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> 4) Mass should be relatively low, and point cost should be relatively
high.
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    Depends on the overall concept.  JTL
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> Please refute these if you don't agree; they're just a starting point.
Once
> we agree on some goals, then we can get down to the nitty-gritty of
the
> specific mechanics to achieve them.
> 
> Schoon

Bye for now,
John L.