Facts/Math - Should I use Platoon Fire or do you have any tips on how to use it?
Hello,
in vanilla *Empire: Total War*, I have never actually used Platoon Fire—and, whenever possible, I haven't even researched it. I did this simply based on instinct, as it struck me as being extremely poor. That pisses me off about the game big time.
There are various discussions on the internet regarding whether "Fire by Rank" is superior—often with a clear "winner," but rarely based on actual facts or game mechanics
My decision is based on two reasons:
-With Fire by Rank, firing resumes immediately after reloading. With Platoon Fire, the soldiers reload but wait until it is their turn again. This seems extremely ineffective even if one would still have to factor in the unit animations for Fire By Rank
-When two units clash, Fire by Rank units ensures that all barrels are emptied first. This means that more soldiers on the opposing side are killed—soldiers who are then unable to return fire.
BUT how is this reflected in the game mechanics? Which values are calculated, and how? It also appears that, with "Fire By Rank," the individual ranks possess different accuracy values.
Greetings