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    Default Line of fire?

    Here is a little Gizmo which I picked up at \the World Championships last weekend.
    It is a Laser pointer, but unlike the usual ones sends out a beam both directions from the centre.
    Ideal for checking those difficult lines of fire such as raking shots.


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    Hey presto!
    It may also figure in my future AARs as an indicator of who is firing at who.

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    The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.

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    That would also help with wind direction.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HMS Goliath View Post
    That would also help with wind direction.
    Indeed it would.
    Good thinking Robert.
    Rob.
    The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.

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    I like! Looks really handy, you've got a good find there.
    No-one expects a ship full of dwarves.

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    I've got such an item, too.

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    I have one built into a tape measure - not bad for less than a fiver

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    I'll have to keep an eye out for one of those Rob. Nice find.

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