SRMs and Machine Guns roll location per projectile and each weapon gets multiple rolls. 3 SRM 2s should be no different than 1 SRM 6 in terms of head shots. If anyone has evidence to show that this is not the case, please post it. I will gladly update my information if it is shown as incorrect.
I created this post to share my findings from verifiable research into how the game mechanics work. I welcome others to share their own testing that we can all better understand how the game works.
EDIT: I don't have time to test everything myself, but I can give advice and offer suggestions.
If the hypothesis is that multiple small SRM racks will cause more head hits than a single large rack, this can be tested. I would set it up much like my initial tests. Mod the SRM 2s to fire 30 missiles per volley (probably want to reduce damage to 1 and remove instability). Also create an SRM 6 that fires 90 missiles per volley. Create a mech that mounts 3 SRM 2s and 1 SRM 6. Fire just the SRM 2s or just the SRM 6 at a target dummy and record what parts get hit.
I predict that the results from firing the 3 SRM 2s will be statistically identical to firing 1 SRM 6. If the head hit chances aren't modified, the test should show a rate of about 1.23 missiles per 100 SRMs fired, regardless of number of SRM racks.
I created this post to share my findings from verifiable research into how the game mechanics work. I welcome others to share their own testing that we can all better understand how the game works.
EDIT: I don't have time to test everything myself, but I can give advice and offer suggestions.
If the hypothesis is that multiple small SRM racks will cause more head hits than a single large rack, this can be tested. I would set it up much like my initial tests. Mod the SRM 2s to fire 30 missiles per volley (probably want to reduce damage to 1 and remove instability). Also create an SRM 6 that fires 90 missiles per volley. Create a mech that mounts 3 SRM 2s and 1 SRM 6. Fire just the SRM 2s or just the SRM 6 at a target dummy and record what parts get hit.
I predict that the results from firing the 3 SRM 2s will be statistically identical to firing 1 SRM 6. If the head hit chances aren't modified, the test should show a rate of about 1.23 missiles per 100 SRMs fired, regardless of number of SRM racks.
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