]Where are you guys getting 'shield running' from? The cruise rule has addressed that issue already.
Capitals shield running through thrusting is a laughable thing. They'll just turn their backs to attacks since they can't engage cruise to get the distance necessary for this tactic to be effective.
Fighters shield running has controversy spelled all over it. The community can't even come to terms with deciding if the term even applies to fighter combat.[/quote]
Shield running is not spelled out in the rules ... but you CAN get sanctioned for it. Try doing a search on "Shield Running" ... you'll be surprised. Admins have declared it a violation ... it just has not made it to print yet.
' Wrote:</cite>Oh, so we should stay inside 1400m then so he can hit us? Poor him, I don't care about his low speed.
If he can't get me, fighters can.
I'm telling you, it's totally legit to keep a distance from capital ships.
If fighters decide not to chase him, it's their own fault.
Otherwise you may just as well say it's forbidden to dodge.
As far as the rules go, leaving a scanner range is considered fleeing.
Now what's fair and not fair, that's not on me to discuss. It's a very subjective thing.</blockquote><br />
Read the above discussions I've linked above Chopper ... you'll enjoy the one you started on the subject.
<blockquote class="mycode_quote"><cite> Wrote:what you did is called evasive maneuvers and tactics. You have not fled from the battle.
I think the involved person in fact contacted you. In a group discussion, we came out with an identical vision of the rule that Chopper explain quite clearly
If you disapear from scanners (best 15k, just to keep it fair) both of you are out of engagement ... But ehh,,, who must leave the system in that scenario??????
Yup ... but ... please read all the links I've included above
[quote= Wrote:Guys, you have to stop making these crazy statements. You're respected members of the community and people take you seriously. chopper, where in the rules is written anything remotely similar to that which you've just stated?
Do a simple search on "scanner" or "sensor" on the rules page and the only thing you'll find is the battleship license.
Do a search on "shield running" and you'll find nothing.
Serious, people. This isn't helping. Don't make things up out of impressions and wishful thinking.
Gronath ... I did a search on "shield running" ... read the links I found. You might be surprised at what you find. One of these goes all the way back to September 2006 where Fellow Hoodlum (admin) quite pointedly states that Shield Running is not allowed.
