its been my experience that okanes method makes for a good searching
shot if your not certain of your data. what Dick realized is that a trigonometric
torpedo shot is really a function of interval (time) intersection.
the target will pass through the spot at some point the question is when.
Okanes method also has a tendency when used right on a difficult target.
(eg, Yamato) to walk the damage down the full length of the target ship,
a distribution of damage that is recomended and effective in game.
on the other hand spread shooting can be artistic and in the case of
shooting on formations more effective. as often as not when I target
multiple ships I will target one and shoot on two by estimating the
bearing difference in the offset angle created by the two targets seperation
along the line of advance.
this creates simultaneous first strike on multiple targets Precluding
enemy evasive maneuvers ruining your shot.
Thus !
(btw this is an eight thousand yard shot)