Re: [FT] Re: Small vessels and the Line of Battle

Hi Guys,

I really don't like the idea of 1d3 salvo missiles.  The reason is that
it screws up
the averages.  Each salvo missile will have an average of 3.5 missiles
lock onto
target and each missile will do an average of 3.5 points of damage for
an average
damage per SM of 12.25.  Two half sized salvo missiles will average 4
missiles, and
14 points of damage.  On top of that, they can also cover a larger
area...

I don't have a problem with just 1xSMR (or 4xSubMunitions), 2xClass 1,
and 2xPDAF's
on a DD.  It acurately represents a torpedo destroyer.	Not much
endurance, but one
ugly punch.  Too much to ignore if there close.

How to use them?  I would like to try WWI fleet tactics.  Keep the DD's
about 12"
off the side of your battleline AWAY from the enemy.  Close enough that
they can
turn in when they need to, but far enough away to discourage the enemy
from shooting
at them (one range bracket farther away).  If anybody tries this, tell
us what
happens.

IAS