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Originally Posted by Siinji30
I play Imperial measurements.
I ID a target and measure range with the stadimeter. Whatīs the number I get in the TDC? Is it in yards? Feet?
If I want to plot the target on the map (using NO auto map updates), how do I convert this Feet/yard number to NM?
Solve this example for me:
I ID a cruiser. I measure range to 2234 in the TDC. How many NMīs is this? Whatīs the multiplier?
I remember something about the ruler-tool being faulty in SH3. Something about, at the point on the map where number on the ruler changed from, letīs say, 1.0 NM to 1.1 NM it was actually 1.05 NM, and NOT 1.1 NM. Is this bug still in the game?
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To answer some your questions:
If you play using Imperial measure, the range indicator in the upper right corner of the the periscope/TBT screen is in yards.
What a lot of folks don't know about mariners that use the Imperial system in R/L, is this:
1] They round off a nm from 2026 yards to 2000 yards.
So... this means that every 10th of a nm = 200 yards, i.e.,
.1 nm = 200 yds.
.2 nm = 400 yds.
.3 nm = 600 yds.
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.5 nm = 1000 yds.
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1 nm = 2000 yds. pretty simple so far.
If you plot a target, (using the rule of 3 min. between two sights with Imperial), and you measure .6 nm with the ruler tool...the distance travelled = 1200 yds. Dividing by 100 gives you the speed of 12 knots.
With the Metric measure use the rule of 3 min. 15 sec.
1.1 nm = 2200 yds.
1.05 nm = 2100 yds.
...if memory serves me, isn't the ruler tool in SH3 in km...not nm?
...one more thing to take into consideration: Difference in 1940 technology compared to 2007. It just seems we're quibling about inches. It could be the Devs, giving them the respect they deserve, threw in a small taste of reality, or the unknown factor, to heighten the reality aspect? Not every WWII skipper returned home with 100K tons under his belt. Some actually missed, I'm told.
I, personally, am not looking for laser-like accuracy...just being able to hit the broad side of a barn is good enough for me.
Cheers,