FireForged
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I think the "X" is meant to describe where you happen to be.
The [X] is commonly referred to as the "line of attack".
I think the "X" is meant to describe where you happen to be.
Well, it's "x marks the spot", but it is usually a very good idea to move off the line of attack.The [X] is commonly referred to as the "line of attack".
What?you are moving because of you, not the attacker.
I suggest reading post #10.move towards cover, left or right doesn't matter, pick the closest cover.
if cover isn't near by, move to any side, but get off the X.
What?
I suggest reading post #10.
Several reasons for moving come to mind:
To create distance fom an attacker,
To access cover,
To get to where you can shoot.
what did I say that you don't understand?
I'm not following you here. did I say something that contradicts this [Several reasons for moving come to mind:To create distance fom an attacker, To access cover, To get to where you can shoot.]?
And it may be.when I say move off the X, it is a left or right movement.
Of course, those are not the only choices....moving 2 feet towards him or away from him in a straight line pretty much accomplishes nothing regarding getting off the X. however, moving 2 feet to either side is more beneficial.
jerrys said:move towards cover, left or right doesn't matter, pick the closest cover.
jerrys said:when I say move off the X, it is a left or right movement. if you are 10 feet in front of an assailant, moving 2 feet towards him or away from him in a straight line pretty much accomplishes nothing regarding getting off the X. however, moving 2 feet to either side is more beneficial.
You seem confused. Do you believe that you should ignore cover if it is 2 feet in front of you or behind you? You believe that it would be more beneficial to move 2 feet to the side in the open rather than 2 feet forward or backward to cover?
Of course, those are not the only choices.
Yesterday 09:00 PM
Guys, always move. Always.
Basically what we've learned is that if you are within a few steps of
cover, your odds of winning are best if you move to cover first, then
draw and engage, because trying to draw and engage as you move to cover
leaves you exposed longer than just hauling ass to cover.
As the distance from cover increases, your odds of getting shot go up as
you are exposed and not shooting at the threat. Being shot at really
disrupts the threat's ability to stand there and shoot at you as you move.
Given that most people suck at shooting on the move at targets past 5
yards, the proximity of the threat plays a role in whether moving and
shooting benefits you. If the threat is past 5 yards, best odds of
hitting are to draw and engage without moving. Odds of them hitting you
are lower than odds you hitting them.
If they are close, maybe taking one step (a la Givens) and then engaging
from standing may end the fight fastest.
The stuff that's done in class involves at least some accommodation from your opponent.
And quite a bit of reservation not to really hurt them.
Wonder how realistic those moves are when someone is actually trying to do serious harm.
jerrys said:how much does this work when the target is you and the attacker is 7 yards away and advancing?
Moving is likely to work a lot better than standing still.how much does this work when the target is you and the attacker is 7 yards away and advancing?