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[William Keyser]

Hi
Well a few more question, this time plotting.

Torpedo launch, does one have to indicate on the plot exactly where you launch. So for example TB moves 15 4pt to port launch torpedos 8.
So you launch after the 4pt turn. Or is the only requirement that the TB moved straight in the last half of the last turn?

William

[Cpt M]

Hi
Well a few more question, this time plotting.

Torpedo launch, does one have to indicate on the plot exactly where you launch. So for example TB moves 15 4pt to port launch torpedos 8.
So you launch after the 4pt turn. Or is the only requirement that the TB moved straight in the last half of the last turn?

William

Sorry for the late reply; had a bad case of 'real life drama' that kept me away from the forum.

Torpedoes are launched at the begining of the turn prior to any movement (during the Tactical Plot Phase). Since this is before any planned movement, it is not necessary to indicate exactly where the launch occurs. The only requirement is that launching ship maintain a straight course in the last half of the prior turn. I realize this is a simplification of the way torpedo combat works, but it does remove the need to be exact with the movement plotting (most gamers are loathe to plot movement). And, in the overall analysis, it does work.