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ShockRocket Lieutenant JG
Joined: 27 Jul 2008 Posts: 26
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:55 am Post subject: The Range 8 Rubicon |
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(reposted from the other board)
THE RANGE EIGHT RUBICON
Jim Heffman, Oregon
Range Eight is significant in Federation Commander, because it's the range where most direct-fire heavy weapons are able to be Overloaded. So there is a tendency for players to try to dance at that range, dipping in to fire and dodging back out. However, if you compare the range-8 "bracket" to the next-closest bracket, you find that most weapons are significantly improved by being closer; and if you compare the range-8 bracket to the next-further bracket, you see that many aren't too badly off, and that bracket often extends all the way to range 15. (This is particularly apparent for Disruptors and is the key to the Klingon Saber Dance.)
So don't hang about at range 8; either cross it on your way in or don't get near it. Sitting in the river at range 8 just leaves you all wet. |
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DNordeen Commander
Joined: 05 Apr 2007 Posts: 564
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:24 am Post subject: |
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Concur! If you're not going for overload, there's no difference between range 9 and range 15 (for the disruptor). Therefore, there's no need to risk miscalculating the range and getting swhacked by overloads. _________________ Speed is life; Patience is victory
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bobrunnicles Lieutenant SG
Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 148 Location: Delray Beach, FL
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 5:56 am Post subject: |
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Agreed - worked for me as a Klingon this weekend, basically managed to keep the range around 12-15 the whole time. Frustrated the hell out of my Fed opponent! |
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pinecone Fleet Captain
Joined: 03 May 2008 Posts: 1862 Location: Earth
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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Did he use the Fed-up tactic? |
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bobrunnicles Lieutenant SG
Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 148 Location: Delray Beach, FL
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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pinecone wrote: | Did he use the Fed-up tactic? |
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USS Enterprise Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 27 Feb 2009 Posts: 376 Location: Vulcan
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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:57 pm Post subject: |
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Lol. I agree (Sometimes, particularly with Klingons and Kzinti) for the Feds, however, it just doesn't work, Photons only have a 50% hit chance at range 8, and it goes down to 33% at range 15. Klingons are the same at range 8 and 15 as far as Disrupters go. |
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storeylf Fleet Captain
Joined: 24 Jul 2008 Posts: 1897
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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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USS Enterprise wrote: | Lol. I agree (Sometimes, particularly with Klingons and Kzinti) for the Feds, however, it just doesn't work, Photons only have a 50% hit chance at range 8, and it goes down to 33% at range 15. Klingons are the same at range 8 and 15 as far as Disrupters go. |
Actually the photon goes to a 16% hit chance at range 13+. Check those charts. |
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USS Enterprise Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 27 Feb 2009 Posts: 376 Location: Vulcan
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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, I forgot. I didn't even need to check, when you told me I just remembered you are right. _________________ "The good of the many outweighs the good of the few"
"Since my customary greeting would seem entirely self serving, I will simply say good luck."
"Live long and Prosper." |
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USS Enterprise Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 27 Feb 2009 Posts: 376 Location: Vulcan
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Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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As I said, with the Federation, range 8 is way better. I just tried the Saber Dance yesterday, I did alright but I didn't win. _________________ "The good of the many outweighs the good of the few"
"Since my customary greeting would seem entirely self serving, I will simply say good luck."
"Live long and Prosper." |
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Kang Fleet Captain
Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 1976 Location: Devon, UK
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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I have another catchphrase for the Fed's 'WonderWeapon'. Normally, it's 'I wonder if I will hit anything this time'.
Having just connected with both of two photons at Range 12 [1-2 to hit, rolled two 2's], my new phrase is 'I wonder how that happened'.
Just shows, sometimes the dice do come up for the Feds. Mind you, I only emptied the tubes like that because I was anticipating damage that impulse. Normally I wouldn't have fired at that range, just like anyone else.
Still, scoring a straight sixteen damage points against a frigate at that range was an awesome feeling..... _________________
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terryoc Captain
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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Absolutely agree with this. It's OK for a Klingon to dance at range 13-15 for a while, then come in to range 8 to swap overloads (with the Klink firing at a damaged shield). The Fed must strive to get to range 0 if he can get it, but I'll take range 4 if that's the best I can get. _________________ "Captain" Terry O'Carroll, fourteen papers published including six best of issue
"Man, Terry, you are like a loophole seeking missle!" - Mike West
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Requete Lieutenant JG
Joined: 15 Jul 2008 Posts: 77 Location: Leander, TX
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Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 6:38 am Post subject: |
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terryoc wrote: | The Fed must strive to get to range 0 if he can get it, but I'll take range 4 if that's the best I can get. |
Isn't Range 1 sufficient? It is still a guaranteed hit. _________________ "In Klingon Empire, drone launches you!"
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Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy:
http://www.catholicity.com/prayer/divinemercy.html |
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terryoc Captain
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Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 7:38 am Post subject: |
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Range 0's even better for the phasers. _________________ "Captain" Terry O'Carroll, fourteen papers published including six best of issue
"Man, Terry, you are like a loophole seeking missle!" - Mike West
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USS Enterprise Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 27 Feb 2009 Posts: 376 Location: Vulcan
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Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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True, though range 1 is usually sufficient. But the Feds probably don't half to be as close as Plasma races anyway, so against them they should try to Saber Dance at range 8. _________________ "The good of the many outweighs the good of the few"
"Since my customary greeting would seem entirely self serving, I will simply say good luck."
"Live long and Prosper." |
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semperatis Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 07 May 2009 Posts: 276 Location: Glasgow,Scotland
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Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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On paper at least,the best Fed ships for sabre dancing are the fast cruisers,as having 10 ph-1's on board,is going to bloody many a nose. They still have plenty of spare power too,( 6+4),whilst moving at speed 24,with everything armed. _________________ Federal Republic of Aurora fleet builder.
Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes.
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