Question about MDTS

Manboy no 5 · Post by **Manboy no 5** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:59 am

Will MDTS allways correctly offset your shots if your target is travelling with no change in speed and direction, or does it have an upper speed limit? AI never hit me with guns if I'm travelling laterally at full speed (about 2000, maybe less, to >4000) even though I'm not altering my speed or direction of travel. I've not tried this with a person; if they were tracking me at this speed would MDTS get them hits?

BraveHart · Post by **BraveHart** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:57 am

"MDTS does it's Job well enough, but....I'd Practice some Good 'ol Kentucky windage"

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:32 pm

Originally posted by Manboy no 5
Will MDTS allways correctly offset your shots if your target is travelling with no change in speed and direction, or does it have an upper speed limit? AI never hit me with guns if I'm travelling laterally at full speed (about 2000, maybe less, to >4000) even though I'm not altering my speed or direction of travel. I've not tried this with a person; if they were tracking me at this speed would MDTS get them hits?

It all depends on the skill of the Pilot. Some Vonari Aces seem to hit you no matter what you do except if you out run them!
So it partly depends on the skill of the pilot AI or real player.

Manboy no 5 · Post by **Manboy no 5** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 12:19 am

Originally posted by Eclipse
MDTS takes your direction and speed to calculate where to fire. This is why it so easy to fool.
Your lateral movement is not wholly taken into consideration.

So pointing your ship off the direction you're actually travelling will throw it off. Thanks.

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:44 am

Yup, pretty much.