Aurora 4x

C# Aurora => General Discussion => Topic started by: Mint Keyphase on December 03, 2023, 05:28:20 AM

Title: Why do the lasers have a much higher range than maximum BFC range?
Post by: Mint Keyphase on December 03, 2023, 05:28:20 AM

How do I use a laser that can shoot further than the best fire controls to its full potential?

Title: Re: Why do the lasers have a much higher range than maximum BFC range?
Post by: smoelf on December 03, 2023, 05:30:55 AM

Most beam weapons have a damage drop off. They do max damage at close range and zero damage at max range. The beauty of the very long ranges of lasers is that they retain more of their damage at higher ranges. So even though the range of engagement is limited by the BFC, it is still worth research laser range because it increases damage output.

Title: Re: Why do the lasers have a much higher range than maximum BFC range?
Post by: Ulzgoroth on December 06, 2023, 09:52:11 PM

Quote from: smoelf on December 03, 2023, 05:30:55 AM

Most beam weapons have a damage drop off. They do max damage at close range and zero damage at max range. The beauty of the very long ranges of lasers is that they retain more of their damage at higher ranges. So even though the range of engagement is limited by the BFC, it is still worth research laser range because it increases damage output.

Plus, while this doesn't help the huge long-range laser, the same tech does help small lasers you might want to use for ranged anti-missile or anti-fighter duty get more useful reach, if you're willing to pay for a big enough BFC.