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Platapus · 07-21-10, 07:07 PM

As a general rule, I want to use one torpedo detonation per 6-8,000 tons.

But in order to get a torpedo detonation, I may have to launch more than one torpedo to compensate for the dud rate.

Then I have to factor in how many torpedoes I need to launch to get the right number of torpedo hits. Torpedoes do miss either due to my error (90%) or other causes (10%).

Depending on the circumstance and the firing solution, I may need to launch three torpedoes in order to make sure I get the intended one torpedo detonation. This, I feel, is a realistic strategy that I believe Kaluens had to deal with in real life.

Now if you are playing with no duds and auto targeting, this won't apply to your game play.

07-21-10, 07:07 PM	#2
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,391 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	As a general rule, I want to use one torpedo detonation per 6-8,000 tons. But in order to get a torpedo detonation, I may have to launch more than one torpedo to compensate for the dud rate. Then I have to factor in how many torpedoes I need to launch to get the right number of torpedo hits. Torpedoes do miss either due to my error (90%) or other causes (10%). Depending on the circumstance and the firing solution, I may need to launch three torpedoes in order to make sure I get the intended one torpedo detonation. This, I feel, is a realistic strategy that I believe Kaluens had to deal with in real life. Now if you are playing with no duds and auto targeting, this won't apply to your game play. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.