Quote:
Originally Posted by Slyguy3129
My question specifically is why I can not see my solution on the attack map when ALL of the GUIDES show that you can.
That mean that I either have a faulty install of RFB+RSRD, or RFB+RSRD takes that away.
If RFB+RSRD takes that away, which wouldn't surprise me (whether I agree is a different story) then I would like help specifically on what I need to do in RFB.
I've watched RR's video about 15 times and I follow it to a T every single time. Yet it is clear whenever I fire my torpedoes that the solution is so far off I would be better firing without a solution.
I have shadowed the same convoy (an invasion convoy smack in the middle of the Luzon Straight in 41 S-18 class) I know that the course they are sailing at is 185 (meaning my 90 degree intercept is 265). I know they are sailing at 12 knots. I have done an attack run on them enough to memorize it. They are sailing to the south and I am intercepting them on a westerly course (265). According to RR's video you want to lead 10 to 15 degrees in order to get the most accurate (from 0 which means my firing bearing is 280 because I want all the accuracy I need)
I sit and wait, the last time (before I posted this response) I noticed that the lead escort zig zagged once the rest of the convoy did not. I fired at a range of around 1500 yards (since range does not matter?) with the torpedoes the S-18 class can fit. I fired all four, two at some very large ship (possible troop carrier) and two at a tank like vessel. All once they crossed the 15 degree mark (from the right). I quickly switched back after every fire and every torpedo turns wildly off course (sharply to the left shortly after leaving the sub). Yet that is not the solution I have entered.
I can't check my firing solution in the attack map (which is very nice to have to confirm to yourself that you do have the "final solution"*) which again might be something RFB does away with. Why? I don't know its a bit annoying but if thats what RFB does thats fine, I'll learn to cope. But I feel like I'm trying to learn to fire a gun in a dark room while blindfolded with it stacked full of friendlies and only one bad guy...
It is hairpullingly frustrating.....Ha would that be a Bushism?
*Just a joke for the thin skinned. Saw a sig that said don't ask a WW2 Historian about his Final Solution. Post seemed a bit harsh and I wanted to inject some humor.  |
I do not play RFB. When I did, I believe I recall that it did not display the tracking angle. TMO displays it. Here is what I recommend. Get a hold of Rockin Robbins' O'Kane practice mission. You load it as a mod. If you cannot find it, send him a PM. Then you can practice in the sunny waters of Southern, CA until your heart is content.
On crucial thing to remember is that you may screw up the solution inadvertently by moving the scope. So, shortly before you launch torpedoes, set the scope a the correct lead angle and resend range. That should fix and changes to the solution you have input. Remember, the TDC is running, but the PK is not activated.
Alternatively, download FOTRS.
I suggest you load the Easy Aob mod if you are doing manual targeting.