Kaerwolf Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I have now read and re-read the user instructions countless times and I try to do as instructed. Sure, the reticle changes but when I release, it still fires a regular missile instead of my proton torpedo. Can anyone explain it to me? (Also, why do I only have 3 when it says I should have 4?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asavrede Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I dont really see how this interface is supposed to work either - well I get it in theory, but what developer thought it was a good idea? Just give them a cooldown and a button to release them... Make it at least a LITTLE intuitive and in line with the rest of the game's systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammm Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 They are only usable (not 100% entirely true) on heavy shield targets like those capital's ship shield generators during the mission "Makem Te Assault". Once you acquire your target, you have to hold down the right mouse button until it locks (blinks). Then you can release your right mouse button. You actually have 4 proton torpedoes. The 4th is already in the launch tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaerwolf Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 They are only usable (not 100% entirely true) on heavy shield targets like those capital's ship shield generators during the mission "Makem Te Assault". Once you acquire your target, you have to hold down the right mouse button until it locks (blinks). Then you can release your right mouse button. You actually have 4 proton torpedoes. The 4th is already in the launch tube. Yes, that is how I understand it should work as well. The problem is that when I release the button it fires a normal missile instead of a proton torpedo, or at least I don't see any difference in when it detonates on target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRouven Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Did it destroy the target? If it did then it was a torpedo. All I can think of atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaratheon Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 It takes about 3-4 seconds to get a solid lock with the Proton Torpedo; make sure you keep your cursor on the target the whole time or it'll reset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBBP Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Yes, that is how I understand it should work as well. The problem is that when I release the button it fires a normal missile instead of a proton torpedo, or at least I don't see any difference in when it detonates on target. Gotta wait till you get a lock on it. Your reticule will turn to THIS. You have to have a steady hand to get the shot off. The torpedo also is easily identified by it's purple trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaerwolf Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Thanks for the answers, it is clear that I have not been able to launch a torpedo. 4 seconds before it locks is impossible with my kind of mouse so I guess it it just to forget about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshlaBoga Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Thanks for the answers, it is clear that I have not been able to launch a torpedo. 4 seconds before it locks is impossible with my kind of mouse so I guess it it just to forget about it. Hey don't sweat it, I've been playing since December 26th (got the game for Christmas) and I didn't know how to use the torpedo either - the tooltip wasn't very clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellvaan Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Hey everyone! We appreciate your great responses! We also wanted to let you know that there is a great guide in a New Players Fleet Pass: A Directory of Resources that also may be of use to you: Space Mission Guide We hope this helps and that you have a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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