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Originally Posted by Matilda
So far I like the system. It is better than just throwing torpedos away (ones that never have a chance to hit). I am successful with it at shorter distances (no big suprise there). I have been trying it at extreme ranges, right out at max run, and wish the measuring gradient was more precise. Well I'm thinking that is more a problem of how the game is set up than the tool. I'll keep using it and see if I can come up with an idea, because even if the tool has a finer gradient how could I translate that into the game? Thanks for the oportunity to help. I'll be in touch.
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Which measurement scale? I'm going to be making the 'Torpedo Track Angle' into 5 degree increments, instead of 10 degrees. Would that help?
I think the longest range shot that was successful was about 4,500 yards, any at longer range weren't succesful, the torpedo run is very long and any innacuracy is magnified. If you aren't sure of your data you should increase your spreads.
The spread calculator will give you the angular target length, so if you look at the value of 900 foot target length with a torpedo run of 3,000 yds, at a track angle of 90 degrees, it says the angular target length is 6 degrees. So if you did fire three torpedoes, a 100% coverage would be 3 degrees right, 0 degrees for MOT, 3 degrees right. But that would give you a situation where a slight error would make either of the 3 degree torpedoes miss. So, if you have a really good solution, go for a 75% spread to get hits along most of the length, with a bit of give. If you are less confident, use 100%, which will give you 2 out of 3 hits of your data is resonable. If your data is shaky, use more coverage, 150% or 200%.
Using a higher coverage, you'll get less hits for certain, but you are more likely to get some hits. I'm wondering if I should put in some sort of coverage calculator, so you don't have to work this stuff out.
I'm also considering removing the torpedo run lengths higher than 4,000 yds as it's probably not a good idea to be shooting at that range... Hmmm, I'll have a think about all this stuff. The feedback is great, as it makes me think.
Hitman gave me some good ideas as well.