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Originally Posted by Sunburn
When the log says the warhead missed the target it does not mean it didn't detonate, just that a direct hit was not made. Explosive warheads (incl. nuclear) still detonate after a miss and can cause proximity damage if they are close enough. The only case where detonation will not occur is if the weapon or warhead malfunctions. In that case the message log should tell you that.
Next time you get a near-miss message about a nuclear warhead observe the target area. Unless there is a malfunction, you should still see the nuclear blast.
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Sunburn,
Does the white explosion only show if a successful nuclear detonation occurs? I noticed when I use droppable nukes from the B-52's, I see the white explosion, but with ICBM's and Hound Dogs, I just get the exploding star effect.
Also, you're right about reading the messages about the impact. I have seen about 30% malfunction and the others stating they are missing by xxx# of meters/feet. Does the era, 1960's modify the dice roll, factoring in malfunctions more so than say a late 20th century scenario?
Thanks for the clarification.
Matt
BTW, really love this scenario and Deter, Defend and ???(forgot the last part of the name) really showcase the challenges of identifying your targets and successfully shooting them down. Thanks for including them in the scenario package.