[raynor]

By default, fighters are set to 'Optimal Firing Range'. This strategy has 'Do not use type priorities over damage priorities' set by default.

So, the fighters *should* be attacking whatever is closest. But they are not.

I tried adjusting the 'Fighter Attack' Strategy so that 'Fighters' were the top of the Type Priority List and then checked the 'Use Type priorities over Damage Priorities'. I then set this strategy as the one applicable to the fighter. I also created a fleet with this strategy and put the fighters in the fleet. When I attacked, the fighters again ignored the enemy fighters while attacking the carrier.

This is just too weird. I don't remember this being a problem in pre-Gold Versions of the game.

Maybe I'm doing something wrong. Maybe I need "idiot-proof" instructions on how to set this. Thanks for any help.