mathematical formulaes

[tbontob]

[quote]Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
Ehem...

Originally posted by Fyron:
What you posted appears to be some confused mathematics to me. I was merely trying to help alleviate the confusion. It seems as if you are saying to change ROF to 1/ROF, which would be an indication of you thinking it is x/(y/z). Maybe this is simply a result of me being confused by the wording of your post. I don't know.

I will argue that x/(y*z) is not easier than x/y/z. Use a calculator. Fewer keystrokes with x/y/z.

Actually, it is algebra.

But yes, if you are dependant on a calculator to do the computations, it may be quicker to do it as you have described.

But if you do it in your head, my formula is easier.

[ December 27, 2002, 07:45: Message edited by: tbontob ]

[Fyron]

Your algebra looked fishy to me...

It is faster to reduce complex fractions to decimals with a calculator than in your head.

[tbontob]

Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
Your algebra looked fishy to me...

It is faster to reduce complex fractions to decimals with a calculator than in your head.

Well, whether it looks fishy to you or not, the proof is in the pudding.

And like I said in an earlier posting, it is much easier to multiply than to divide. This of course applies to mental calculations.

[Fyron]

I will submit to you that division is simply multiplying fractions. It is the same process either way.

[BBegemott]

I think it is possible to determine which weapon is stronger using Combat Simulator. You should create ships with the same base components (Master Computer, Engines, Quantum Reactor) and add a single weapon, varying per different ship. Then you should arrange a certain number on combats one-on-one. Repeat the same number with switched sides in order to neglect "first shot" factor. The ship, which wins more combats in two rounds has a better weapon. The larger the number of combats, the larger accuracy of results.

[ December 27, 2002, 12:08: Message edited by: BBegemott ]

[Dralasite]

Sure, but using the combat simulator isn't going to give you a nice table of numerical weapon comparisons. The combat simulator takes a lot longer, and the results would only be valid for those ships going 1-on-1 with the same ship strategies.

[Taera]

this would not prove much. certain weapons are strong with one tactic but weak with all other tactics, and then the subject of counter-weapons comes.