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Alternative to range ruler?

Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 8:31 am
by magokiron
Hi, I don't know if this topic has been solved before, but has someone devised a metod for passing that does not use the range ruler?
Are there any advantages to it or is easier just to stick to the old ruler?
thanks a lot.

Noticed no one has answered....

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:07 pm
by ARoninPhilosopher
Sorry it took me so long. Yes, I use the DangerMouse graphic to determine pass range

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl= ... D%26sa%3DG

though it seems the website is gone :cry: (at least it's not responding to my browser today)

You still need the ruler to check for interceptions, but no more hassling over where the center or the line is.

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 6:47 am
by kharnagex
You can count squares, then just extend it out a little to see if any interceptions.

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:05 am
by Podfrey
You can also have a look at the Lose-o-graph:

http://www.enos.ltd.uk/BB7s_rev.htm

Pretty self explanatory

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 5:09 pm
by Ravage
lose-o-graph requires login to access the xls file....

I have a spreadsheet I made here with the ranges. but like said above, you still need to use the ruler itself to determine which interceptions are legal. http://trollserver.com/bb/teams/dave_m/ ... mplate.xls

Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 2:56 pm
by Podfrey
Just checked and it worked fine here. Is there anyone else who is unable to access it?

Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 12:45 am
by vtdoogie
I'll throw the monkey wrench in... :o

In case people haven't checked, the actual board isn't completely square. the squares are actually slightly longer one way.

Thus the ruler is the only way to make sure...

Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 1:36 am
by DoubleSkulls
I think DM's chart is incorrect since it doesn't account for the line crossing the square rule change.

Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 7:54 am
by Igor Tahavanale
This old chestnut again.

Just pick up the range ruler. It's quicker than any grid and instantly clears up interceptions. Anyone who finds it too vague and 'must have a definitive answer or I'll die' should steer well clear of all the other GW games... the stress will kill you :lol: