First, thanks for creating this manual targeting interface. I’m pretty much new to manual targeting and this makes it much faster and simpler than stock ShIII/GWX. I am averaging hits 80-90% of the time with most of my mistakes made due to errors inputting the data into the TDC. (I tend to almost always set up at a near 90-degree AOB, under 1000 meters, and shoot from a stationary position…that probably all helps).
Although the interface works great for prepared attacks against lone merchants, I have been very reluctant to try my luck in fast improvisational engagements like convoy attacks or defense against ASW vessels.
Does anyone have any advice or guidelines for quick and hasty shots using the OLC interface?
I’m especially looking for help in defending against DDs. I’m in a IXB boat now and evasion is a lot harder during convoy attacks than it was in a VIIB. It seems like my best chance of survival often is a magnetic torp shot from my stern while being pursued. Even a good ‘Hail Mary’ is probably better than trying to get good depth fast in an IXB. But, once the pressure is on, its almost impossible to determine target speed, AOB, and range using the normal manual targeting methods.
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