On Mon, Dec 31, 2001 at 7:27:19 PM, "Ed Kettler" <ed.kettler@...> ... Okay, the elevation changes, and the range increases as a result, because for ...
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Jan 1, 2002 9:51 pm
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Chris, At long range, the shells will hit the belt 70% and deck 30%, while at extreme it will be 40% belt and 60% deck. This generally represents the flatter...
... base ... capabilities. For ... range ... 17.5 kyds ... So far, so good. (This is the M1910 305mm/45, though.) The trouble is that the extra elevation not...
... detail, ... rolling, etc. ... shell hit, please play ... Good point. In fact, I also own Seekrieg (and will buy the next edition), but have played FG&DN...
Gentlemen, This is the flaw in gunnery system of FG&DN which we discussed last year. I earnestly hope that they will correct this in the next edition. Byron ...
Byron Angel
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Jan 2, 2002 3:40 pm
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... Search the archives for this list - a lot of discussion has been done on the Shipwreck! game. Myself, I like it a lot. *Definately* buy the add-on module...
One of the issues I have with the combat system for CaS and FG&DN is the all or nothing damage during combat. If you get a hit, it does maximum damage; if you...
Alex, Can you please tell me more about "Freeplay 88"? Is it possible to use it as a resource for Harpoon 4? H4 is what I have and am always looking for...
... all ... if ... want ... Something that struck me recently as I was going through FGDN was that you could (possibly) dispense with "damage" in the...
Chris, If you wish to correct FG&DN gun range zones to have some degree of commonality vis a vis elevation, I suggest the following method: (1) Determine the...
Byron Angel
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Jan 2, 2002 7:02 pm
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David, You have raised an interesting idea. I might take a look at this, if I can find some extra time. In a message dated 1/2/02 11:01:34 AM Pacific Standard...
... Thanks for the data -- this allows another illustration. Assume a gun with a maximum elevation of 16 degrees that shoots to 14.6 kyds. The turret is then...
Gentlemen, I've some WWI ships for sale. 9 total. 5 British 4 German. For the most part Battle Cruisers I think. Not sure the scale...1/2400...? I've placed...
Chris, You've got it exactly. My only further contribution is to point out the general effects of projectile improvements a/o changes: (1) For any given weight...
Byron Angel
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Jan 2, 2002 9:23 pm
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David, If I have understood you correctly, I have used just such a critical hit method in my old WW1 naval rules. It is possible to define a ship target in...
Byron Angel
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Jan 2, 2002 10:01 pm
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So what do most people use for WWI rules? I was looking at GQ. Anyone have other good ideas. I also have the old AH Justland. Regards Scott ...
Chris, FWIW, this info may also help everyone better understand Byron's comments. The calculated range table below illustrates in some detail the differences...
... be a bit of ... to ... entire range ... into two ... the shot ... Chris, Sorry, but not having played FG&D I didn't fully grasp the intent of the range...
... It is a scenario book. It would be usable with Harpoon, but the ship data sheets are geared to Shipwreck. It has 9 scenarios, a campaign game, and Task...
Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 23:29:39 -0000 From: "steamrunner_13" <steamrunner_13@...> Subject: Best Mini naval rules: What do you think? This will probably...
Albert Parker
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Jan 3, 2002 4:37 am
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one hit on a small ship to cripple it If you are thinking of destroyers or torpedo boats this is a valid premise. A WWI vintage flotilla vessel could be and...
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Jan 3, 2002 12:43 pm
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one hit on a small ship to cripple it If you are thinking of destroyers or torpedo boats this is a valid premise. A WWI vintage flotilla vessel could be and...
PFJFRF@...
Jan 3, 2002 12:43 pm
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Not so sure about the expectation that 1 x 6-inch or 3 x 4-inch hits should disable a WW1 era TB or DD. Certainly it was possible to achieve disablement by a...
Byron Angel
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Jan 3, 2002 2:22 pm
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Chris, Rich, As regards calculation of the likelihood of hits against horizontal versus vertical surfaces, it might be worth considering the shape of a target...
Byron Angel
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Jan 3, 2002 3:25 pm
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... versus vertical surfaces, it might be worth considering the shape of a target ship. Assume a capital ship of 100 foot beam and an average freeboard of 30...
Rich, I don't blame you at all for going with a single H/V AoF model. The alternative is not attractive at all. Byron Byron F. Angel Trident International Inc....
