Missile Speed

[Ventessel]

In the weapons_templates file there is a field called "missile_speed" and the comment reads 'time before dmg is applied'....

This is quite perplexing. Does anyone know if that means that missiles have a flat time to target, or if this value simply sets their sublight speed in units/microtick?

 

[Axelius]

Maybe it is calculated from max range? That is, at max range it will take this amount of time to reach the target.

 

[Ventessel]

I'd kind of like to know for sure, but I'll just have to experiment.

Maybe add in a bunch of different missiles, and use them for different fleets. Some with longer range, some with different speeds. Compare results.

 

[apoc527]

I think it's actual missile speed.