basic GWX question
 

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??

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.

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.

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

thanks!!

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

And welcome aboard!:salute:

Welcome aboard Kaleun http://www.psionguild.org/forums/ima...es/welcome.gif

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

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.