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[Detrimus]

Most people would agree that leading with ACs PPCs and Gauss is... challenging. Requires a bit of practice, and honestly I enjoy the challenge.

However, I would love to see a module that assists with target lead. Something similar to a reticle that is maybe square-shaped, that leads the main reticle that does on the fly calculations regarding distance to target and target speed. Think of the system used by figher jets that helps with machine gun fire.

Not sure if I explained that adaquately. But I think that would be a really cool addition that shouldn't be overpowered.

[Vulture2k]

Sounds cool, i remember systems like that especially in old space sims.. and dont know why.. but i can hit with gauss and ac.. but i hit nothing with ppc ^^ system like that would help

[PapaKilo]

That functionality will likely be taken by the Targeting Computer, which is a piece of equipment fitted to a 'Mech like a Heat Sink is. It takes up variable tonnage and critical slots depending on how much direct-fire weaponry your 'Mech has.

[Elder Thorn]

PapaKilo, on 04 November 2012 - 07:39 PM, said:

That functionality will likely be taken by the Targeting Computer, which is a piece of equipment fitted to a 'Mech like a Heat Sink is. It takes up variable tonnage and critical slots depending on how much direct-fire weaponry your 'Mech has.

implying it will ever be implemented.

Edited by Elder Thorn, 04 November 2012 - 07:40 PM.

[Crimson Fenris]

That's a clever equipment suggestion, remind me the ones existing in Deus Ex HR, for the tranquilizer rifle.
Not as easy to use, but still useful for fast moving targets.

The thing is, better have a perfect hitbox detection prior to implement this module ^^

[Kurayami]

easymode targeting? why not, just make it not exact 100% guarantee of hit if target continue like this - like in war thunder for example. locking target will give leading marker which shows general lead on target, so without manual corrections you will hit but not quite the spot you wanted or maybe wont hit at all.

also Crimson Fenris is right - better have a perfect hit detection before thinking about this.

Edited by Kurayami, 05 November 2012 - 11:00 AM.

[JediMastaDJ]

This was implemented pretty well in X-Wing and TIE Fighter back in the day. It was never quite accurate. Maybe the targeting reticle could light up when you're likely to make your shot as you're leading the target.

[Lentil]

JediMastaDJ, on 05 November 2012 - 01:31 PM, said:

This was implemented pretty well in X-Wing and TIE Fighter back in the day. It was never quite accurate. Maybe the targeting reticle could light up when you're likely to make your shot as you're leading the target.

Now there's a welcome memory. For something with the spatial extent and manueverability of a 'mech, I suspect a lead indicator would generally result in hits, but not necessarily the location you were shooting (!) for. (Gunnery 101: Aim for the center of mass.)

In X-wing, the 'inaccuracy' was generally due to the fact that the enemy craft could manuever out of the way before your shot got there (likewise in jet HUDs). The lead indicator assumes that the target will continue in its current rate of speed and direction (or whatever tracking model you wish to apply).

[Detrimus]

Crimson Fenris, on 05 November 2012 - 06:01 AM, said:

That's a clever equipment suggestion, remind me the ones existing in Deus Ex HR, for the tranquilizer rifle.
Not as easy to use, but still useful for fast moving targets.

The thing is, better have a perfect hitbox detection prior to implement this module ^^

Good point.

[CannonFodder86]

I think i recall a system similar to this in Mechwarrior3 so it is in universe. Unfortunately it might have been Clan tech...