Hi, this is my first post here!
I've also started to play with manual targeting recently, with mixed results...the method I've been using, and i'd appreciate any feedback on this, is as follows: Using the nav screen, i zoom in on my target ship, and accurately as possible, draw a straight ruler line along it's anticipated course. Then i click the protractor, make the first mark on the ruler line ahead of the target, draw a line back to the target and make the second mark on it's bow, then trace a line to my boat and click a third mark. If i'm not mistaken, and i'm doing this properly, the angle between the mark on the target and the mark on my boat should be the AOB. Since i've been doing it this way, i still miss a lot, but i think my misses are related to under or overestimating the target's speed, since the torpedo usually just misses the bow or stern. I've been using the periscope/stopwatch method of estimating speed, but i think i'll start using the 3:15 nav map method...i'm sure it's much more accurate.
Of course i've been leaving the 'weapons officer assistance' option turned on so i can consult my IWO if i feel like i need some help.
I love the forum BTW!
Rob
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