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Darklighter79 Captain
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Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 5:33 pm Post subject: |
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CRMcNeill wrote: | That won't work; space combat has to use SUs to fit with the system. |
For the purpose of being targeted and chased I would treat bombers as stationary targets - only range penalty.
CRMcNeill wrote: | More appropriate would be a rule that Fire Control suffers penalties based on how fast the bomber is moving; the faster the bomber, the harder it is to get the free-fall bombs to accurately deploy to hit the target. |
Yes for traditional bomb runs. But for the purposes of hitting a ship of app. 7.5 km long with a low attitude approach - it's hard to miss. _________________ Don’t Let the Rules Get in the Way of a Good Story. |
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CRMcNeill Director of Engineering
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Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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Darklighter79 wrote: | Yes for traditional bomb runs. But for the purposes of hitting a ship of app. 7.5 km long with a low attitude approach - it's hard to miss. |
Pretty sure the goal was to hit a specific part of a 7.5km long ship. That's just a tad harder. _________________ "No set of rules can cover every situation. It's expected that you will make up new rules to suit the needs of your game." - The Star Wars Roleplaying Game, 2R&E, pg. 69, WEG, 1996.
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Whill Dark Lord of the Jedi (Owner/Admin)
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:59 am Post subject: |
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CRMcNeill wrote: | Darklighter79 wrote: | Yes for traditional bomb runs. But for the purposes of hitting a ship of app. 7.5 km long with a low attitude approach - it's hard to miss. |
Pretty sure the goal was to hit a specific part of a 7.5km long ship. That's just a tad harder. |
Maybe, but it still doesn't justify them moving THAT damn slow. _________________ Confucious sayeth, don't wash cat while drunk! |
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Sutehp Commodore
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 1:25 am Post subject: |
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garhkal wrote: | CRMcNeill wrote: | Darklighter79 wrote: | Yes for traditional bomb runs. But for the purposes of hitting a ship of app. 7.5 km long with a low attitude approach - it's hard to miss. |
Pretty sure the goal was to hit a specific part of a 7.5km long ship. That's just a tad harder. |
Maybe, but it still doesn't justify them moving THAT damn slow. |
The bomber scene in TLJ is another reason why I found that movie disappointing: they act like classic WWII bombers operating in an atmosphere and/or a gravity well. I mean, a space bomber where the bombs just roll down a rack to hit its target...in space? Where there's no gravity? I was half-expecting the bombs to just float away and do nothing (which would have made Poe's attack even more incompetent than it was, according to some. Considering that the Resistance fleet would have been wiped out if the bombers hadn't attacked that fleet killer, I'm not so sure why Poe got chewed out for sacrificing the bombers to save the fleet. But that's another topic). My head canon/mental justification for that scene was that the bombers use mass drivers to shove those bombs out the bays. Not that the bombs moved fast enough for me if they were indeed being propelled out the bay instead of rolling down a rack.... _________________ Sutehp's RPG Goodies
Only some of it is for D6 Star Wars.
Just repurchased the X-Wing and Tie Fighter flight sim games. I forgot how much I missed them. |
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Darklighter79 Captain
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 10:06 am Post subject: |
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Sutehp wrote: | garhkal wrote: | CRMcNeill wrote: | Darklighter79 wrote: | Yes for traditional bomb runs. But for the purposes of hitting a ship of app. 7.5 km long with a low attitude approach - it's hard to miss. |
Pretty sure the goal was to hit a specific part of a 7.5km long ship. That's just a tad harder. |
Maybe, but it still doesn't justify them moving THAT damn slow. |
The bomber scene in TLJ is another reason why I found that movie disappointing: they act like classic WWII bombers operating in an atmosphere and/or a gravity well. I mean, a space bomber where the bombs just roll down a rack to hit its target...in space? Where there's no gravity? I was half-expecting the bombs to just float away and do nothing (which would have made Poe's attack even more incompetent than it was, according to some. Considering that the Resistance fleet would have been wiped out if the bombers hadn't attacked that fleet killer, I'm not so sure why Poe got chewed out for sacrificing the bombers to save the fleet. But that's another topic). My head canon/mental justification for that scene was that the bombers use mass drivers to shove those bombs out the bays. Not that the bombs moved fast enough for me if they were indeed being propelled out the bay instead of rolling down a rack.... |
About this bomb drop. Actually, no magnetism is needed here (at least for the drop, maybe for the guidance) as the gravity is present. Instead of a long elaborate, please watch this guy as he explains it. Enjoy
I recommend the whole material as two more issues are addressed there. _________________ Don’t Let the Rules Get in the Way of a Good Story. |
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Pel Line Captain
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Sutehp wrote: | ...I'm planning to see Aquaman this weekend. Judging by the ticket sales and reviews, it seems to be doing really well. |
You'll like it. The acting and story are engaging with just the right blend of humor, drama, and action. ILM did the effects and when they first showed Atlantis, my jaw dropped.
There's also another Star Wars connection: Temura Morrison plays Aquaman's dad, although in the beginning he has so much CGI botox you can hardly tell it's him (very distinctive voice, though). Later, they show him unaltered and he's easily recognizable.
Overall it appeared they had a lot of fun making this film and it shows through the production. It's just a good movie. _________________ Aha! |
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Sutehp Commodore
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So Jango Fett is in Aquaman? Nice, another reason to go see it. _________________ Sutehp's RPG Goodies
Only some of it is for D6 Star Wars.
Just repurchased the X-Wing and Tie Fighter flight sim games. I forgot how much I missed them. |
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Whill Dark Lord of the Jedi (Owner/Admin)
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Pel Line Captain
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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Yup, and he doesn't get beheaded in this one! The armored sharks are also very cool. No lasers, though. _________________ Aha! |
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TauntaunScout Line Captain
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Darklighter79 wrote: |
I recommend the whole material as two more issues are addressed there. |
I just watched this, it was way better than I expected. Thanks for sharing it. "Plot holes" isn't really my problem with the PT. It's more that the characters feel pointless and the old characters are being handled in a way that seems... off. The bombing scene was one of the best bits of cinema as art, out of the two PT movies so far. And tying Rose into it in some way has made her the only compelling sequel character for me.
For me, personally, I can't understand Luke stubbornly wanting to stay on that rock when Chewie and R2 show up in THE Millennium Falcon. I just cannot identify with new-Luke at all. New-Leia's alright but Carrie Fischer had sadly aged in such a way as to break down the movie magic. When I look at new-Leia, all I can see is the troubled life of Carrie Fischer. New-Han and Chewie have their own issues, but I've rambled enough. New-3PO is as awesome as ever. "You probably didn't recognize me because of new arm" was just great.
I do enjoy the ST, or Solo, but, it's the way one enjoys going on the Star Tours ride. It's fun but, it doesn't stick with me when I leave the theater. |
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Whill Dark Lord of the Jedi (Owner/Admin)
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TauntaunScout Line Captain
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2019 6:57 am Post subject: |
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That's too bad about Admiral Ackbar.
Magnetism, planet, or no, I think a capital ship like that would generate enough gravity to attract a bomb that close. Or maybe I've just been desensitized to this stuff by 5 fiery fingers of doom seen from all parts of space.
The bombing scene was the best thing about the PT so far for me. It was a really great scene and I am puzzled by the reaction against it compared to other ST things.
In Ye Olde Trilogie, everything pointed to air in space, no one seemed to mind. Fiery Fingers of Doom was a bridge too far for me. But we already have sound and combustion in space, with winged craft banking like airplanes. Falling bombs didn't even register as out of place and I feel like I'm a very tough critic of new SW movies. "Acted like a WWII bomber" is synonymous with "consistent with the aesthetic of Star Wars". |
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TauntaunScout Line Captain
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Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:59 am Post subject: |
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Other thought and/or reaction. How did DJ know about the escaping transports in order to sell out the rebels? Nobody knew about that, it's not like Rose or Finn could have told him. |
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