GDD Designtech LLC

First and foremost, I would like to thank for your interest in Kinetic Steel, and for taking your time to read this introduction.

Kinetic Steel is a collection of physics based simulations of reactive steel plate target rigs, such as those used in competitions.

They operate simply by gravity, in that when a plate is hit, it falls away, changing the balance of the rig, and initiating changes in angular velocity with each hit.

These rigs have been carefully and faithfully reproduced with the testing and feedback of a professional competitive shooter throughout development as well several other amateur competitors, instructors, and avid shooters.

We are confident that Kinetic Steel will be useful for competitive shooters in training for handling such targets in the real world, and in developing effective strategies for various types of rigs they may encounter. In addition, we believe Kinetic Steel will be useful for anyone seeking to compliment their training with non-stationary targets, and even for those who simply enjoy shooting and seek new challenges, Kinetic Steel will offer unique a entertainment experience while developing skills.

Any light-gun capable of emulating mouse input should work with Kinetic Steel. I am using the Aimtrak light-gun and it works great.

The game provides performance feedback and a leaderboard to track performance over time, as well as among users.

Kinetic Steel is coming soon for personal use. Please visit frequently for updates, or contact me for more information

Currently, there are six available target rigs available. Each includes 3 modes of difficulty as well as a devoted leaderboard for each difficulty mode. These include the following rigs, in order of difficulty:

1: Texas Star

Single axis of rotation with five plates equidistant from the pivot. Perhaps the most well known of this collection of target rigs.

2: Texas Double Star

Two individual in-line axis of rotation, one directly behind the other, each with five plates equidistant from the pivot.

3: Revolving Plate Rack

Single axis of rotation, with eight plates at various distances from the pivot.

4: Revolving Plate Rack Extended

Single axis of rotation, with twelve plates at various distances from the pivot.

5: Dual Propeller

Three axis of rotation, with six plates equidistant from the outer pivots. This arrangement of pivots creates a wobble affect in addition to the rotational movement, making this target more challenging than the previous types.

6: Dual Star

Three axis of rotation, with ten plates equidistant from the outer pivots. This arrangement of pivots creates a wobble affect in addition to the rotational movement, making this target more challenging than the previous types, and the increased length of the rack and arms adds additional challenge compared with the similar Dual Propeller.