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theConn

07-22-20 10:59 AM

Driving the Ship from the Periscope

It drives me crazy that I can't order course changes or rudder movement while I'm on the scope or bridge! It seems like I have to back out to the map screen and make my orders from there.

I'm a former submariner and I want to be able to make my approach and attack from the scope. Is it possible to have the depth/rudder/engine order telegraph selectable while on the scope?

If not, how easy do we think it is to mod this? I also want to add "feathering" from the scope being up. A scope up in the water should cause a disturbance that increases likelihood of detection. Especially when going 10kts!

Aktungbby

07-22-20 07:43 PM

Welcome aboard!

Quote:

Originally Posted by theConn

Especially when going 10kts!

TheConn!:Kaleun_Salute: WWII uboats could not operate above 6 knots with the scope extended. The vibration, even with later buttressed 'scopes, rendered them inoperable. :k_confused::O:See: German Uboat periscopes-Uboataces

nine iron

07-22-20 07:54 PM

Aktungbby, you might want to re-read his comment in regards to your response.

Lite_ly Salted

07-27-20 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theConn (Post 2684688)

Try holding the ALT key while using the scope. Should bring up all command controls.

Cheers!

Aktungbby

07-27-20 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nine iron (Post 2684764)

Aktungbby, you might want to re-read his comment in regards to your response.

fixed! I reread the post and realized I'd forgotten to welcome a firsttime poster...age... :oops::timeout::wah: thanks for directing my attention!

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