Attack periscope.

[Scarredclown]

I'm using RFB, i go to periscope depth and make my way almost in the middle of an ennemy convoy. Now, using RFB, how do i attack ???? In my attack periscope, and the left screen module, (forgot its name) the range, bearing, angle, nothing appear ? Must i go manual all the way ? if so i need to learn fast... DDs are approaching !

[TorpX]

I'm not sure if you are saying that your game is bugged, or if you just have no idea about manual targeting.

For the moment, I'll assume the later. Manual targeting in RFB is really no different than with any other mods, with the exception of not having map contacts when zoomed in, or the torpedo path on the 'attack map'. Manual targeting is generally taken to mean that you must enter in the required inputs to the TDC, rather than having the 'crew' do it. You don't have to calculate complicated trig problems; the TDC will do that for you.



Before I can really answer your questions, I need to know whether you are:

a) willing to put in some effort to really learning how it was done....

or

b) you just want some simple/easy/fast way to blow up targeted ships....

[Crannogman]

When you point at a ship and press the L key, does the ship data show up in the TDC on the left?

[Scarredclown]

Ok first i dont think my game is bugged, second i want to learn manual targetting. I know some part of it, even tried it once or twice on single ship. But i like also a fast was to shoot when i am in a convoy attack and time is precious.

Its my TDC that shows no data, i'll try the press L key.

It was easy in stock game to point and click. Now that option seems to be gone in RFB, must i go all the way manual in RFB ?

[CapnScurvy]

You've got to go "all the way" no matter which (if any) mods you use when playing manual targeting. Speed, Aob, Range, Relative Bearing all need to be estimated by you.

[adrians69]

You have to take range/bearing observations over time and plot them on the map. Draw a line straight out from your position in the direction you are facing then take the first range/bearing from the scope and mark that position, wait 3 minutes and take another reading and plot that. When you have got 2 marks, draw a line with the ruler between both points and you have the target course. Measure the distance between both points and you have target speed. For example if the target has travelled 1000 yds in 3 minutes, the speed is 10kts and so on. Now to get AOB, measure the angle between your course line and the target's and you have AOB for the shot. Using this method, do not turn on the PK as it will continue to update the TDC and ruin your solution. Lead the target by 10-15 degrees and wait for it to pass your scope centre line, then fire the torps.

This seems like a lot to do with little time to do it but you will get faster with practice.