Timing in Ship battles

Weapon Speeds

April 6, 2006 6:57 PM from

As far as I have noticed, the visual display of a battle does not effect the math during a battle. That is, damage is delt as soon as a weapon is fired, not when it hits although visualy the damage is displayed on weapon hit. The only reason this even matters is that beam weapons are instant hit weapons while mass drivers and missiles can take a while.

Do beam weapons actually have any advantage in this?

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Reply #1 April 6, 2006 7:10 PM from

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No, the battle is decided mathematically, the visuals are just window dressing.

-Dewar

Reply #2 April 6, 2006 7:31 PM from

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It would be nice to get to control your ships in battle, a la Bridge Commander or SFCOP.

Reply #3 April 6, 2006 7:41 PM from

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That feature is one of the most asked for, but IMHO it's also the least likely to happen. I think it was mentioned that Stardock had at one time planned on doing a GalCiv RTS, though.

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