Re: [VV] Agility

I also wonder whether dodge actions could come before,
after or simply modify the actions of SMs and all
that.

since FT is WYSIWYG as far as missiles, I guess it
would be better to allow a dodge move, but it rankles
me from a 'pure vector' standpoint. :-/

--- Laserlight <laserlight@quixnet.net> wrote:
> > Here's the thing, though.  If it takes equipment
> of A mass to
> displace
> > in X, then if you wish simillar capability to
> displace in Y, you
> will
> > need equipment of A mass oriented on the Y axis.
> >
> > So it's simple:  You want to thrust in multiple
> vectors
> > simultaneously, purchase and instal multiple MDs.
> 
> Except
> a) MD is for extended continuous use, and "dodge
> drives" would be more
> for high-thrust / low-duration bursts. The "dodge
> drive" would change
> your position by less than one mu over a turn.
> 
> b) MD, even MD13, doesn't make your end position
> more unpredictable
> WRT incoming beams, etc.--if you happen to end up in
> range and arc,
> you get hit the same no matter what your MD is.
> 
> So you need something other than MD.	Mass 5%/level
> seems reasonable
> although I suspect that 2 points/mass is too cheap.
> 
> 

Jeff "My dice hate me!" Fearnow  
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