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ralentor

07-01-2009, 3:39 PM
#1

I don't know if anyone's still playing XWA since there haven't been any posts in this forum for a long time, but I'll post my question anyway.

I've been practicing the Force Run technique (invented by ForceFlow and perfected by K_Kinnison) on ISDs in the simulator, and it's fantastic. I finally reached the point where I can take down an Ace ISD in an X-wing by myself in 8.5 minutes. But I have one question - if I fire lasers at the ISD before the target reticle lights up green, will the laser fire still hit the ISD or will it dissipate before reaching the ISD?

Wildstar

07-02-2009, 11:52 AM
#2

If you're talking in terms of distance from the target, yes, your lasers would dissipate before they hit.

ralentor

07-02-2009, 3:29 PM
#3

Thanks. So, shooting at a distance that's too far (reticle unlit) is just a waste of laser energy because those shots will never make it to the target. I'll save my laser energy from now on.