basic GWX question

[sharp___edge]

most of the time throughout patrols, i receive a lot of radio reports about where convoys are. but they are always "AL-3447" or "AM-2312".

all grids shown in SH3 navigation are 2 digits. so how come they keep giving me 4 digits?

am i supposed to take the first and the third digit to identify the square grid, followed by the second and fourth digit to zero in on the contact??

[OrangeYoshi]

Aye matey. Just put another 9-square grid inside AL34, and pick out where the next 4 would be, then make another grid and pick out where the 7 would be.

The numbers only denote ever decreasing grid sizes.

[Fluffysheap]

If you look at the pull-down GWX map (that has all the convoy routes on it) you can see how the sub-grids are arranged... there's a legend at the bottom right of the map. But basically, it's pretty simple, the third number is a subgrid and the fourth number is a sub-subgrid. Take your sub to the sub-subgrid and scrub some schlubs.

[sharp___edge]

alright guys. i was confused for a moment at 4 digit bearings. but now, i understand.

thanks!!

[Dowly]

http://www.uboat.net/maps/grid.html

And welcome aboard!:salute:

[Jimbuna]

Welcome aboard Kaleun http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/welcome.gif

The radio messages in the main are for immersion purposes only.....you don't need to pay them too much attention.

[Sailor Steve]

WELCOME ABOARD!:sunny:

Get SH4 Gold - its maps go right down to the 4-digit subgrids.

But then you wouldn't have GWX. Not much of a trade-off, really, but it is easier to understand.

Never mind. Just follow the directions already given and you'll get it in no time.