Just remember that falloff is added to optimal and you will be fine. Also remember that each weapon type has different falloff characteristics. Some are very easy to deal with past optimal and some have very short falloff ranges…know the difference is important if you plan to be a kite fighter.
I think missiles are absolute though based on flight time x missile speed. ie damage does not decrease at distance but be 1m past range and you wont do damage…I might be a bit off here as I don’t use missiles but I’m close I think.