mathematical formulaes

[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.