RE: [FT] Should all Beams fire at fighters/ordinance?

Just remember, missiles should significantly outperform ships. As you
had it last time, the missile range envelope wasn't much bigger than the
beam envelope. A few more refinements and you've got it nailed.

And I'm quite prepared to command another squadron in pbem. I'm hoping
for a more decisive victory next time.

> ------------ Original Message -----------
> From: Robertson, Brendan <Brendan.Robertson@dva.gov.au>
> Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:25:19 +1000
> 
> On Wednesday, June 13, 2001 10:09 AM, Richard and Emily Bell
> [SMTP:rlbell@sympatico.ca] wrote:
> > On the plus side, the amount of slew required is inversely
proportional
> > to the range, so if we assumed the targetting systems are up to the
> > task, all classes of beams could be allowed to fire at fighters in
the
> > range band where they only roll one die, but not at closer ranges. 
The
> > larger beams are useless for point defense, but they can reach out
and
> > touch somebody.
> 
> When I did my HH conversion, I had to include rules for this.  I had
all
> weapons rolling 1 die using "C-1 as PDS" rules within their normal
arc, as
> I
> deleted the missile lock roll for SMLs (so they needed the extra
defence).
> 
> Hmm... time to revisit those rules I think. 
> 
> 
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