Poor Ranging?

[javaslinger]

When observing my ships fight/chase opponents in tactical combat, I often see then shooting just out of range over and over again and wasting ammo. They seem to slow up as they do this, never quite gaining until a lucky shot falls to slow the opposing ship.

If I take control and overun the ship, they finally hit.

Why are they slowing up as they shoot? What do you think is happening here? do I have a bad 'strategy' picked? I think it's optimal firing range.... whatever the default is..

thanks,

Javaslinger

[RCCCL]

It would be the Strategy, even for optimal firing range, if the weapon you are using does max damage at max range the ship will continue to try to shoot at that range. Switch the strategy to short range or point blank if you think your sheilds and armor are up to it.