Using periscope in rough seas

Avatar · 04-13-07, 11:35 AM

I have noticed that while using the periscope in rough seas, the scope image doesnt roll in accordance with the boat. Try and you'll see. You have to pan down to see the bow or stern, though.
This is no biggie, but for a purist, I imagine it would be kinda unrealistic.
but for me, aint no thing but a chicken wing.

edit: whups, I should say that you have to be surfaced.

jmr · 04-13-07, 01:19 PM

Yeah I've noticed that as well in that the sub is much more stable at PD in rough seas compared to what you would experience under similiar conditions in SHIII.

jdski · 04-13-07, 02:30 PM

In the game options do you have "no stable view" checked? Checking it should make your view rock with the boat. I haven't tested it yet myself both ways yet.

Quillan · 04-13-07, 02:35 PM

I've found the same experience. With the "Stabilize View" option unchecked, binoculars and the TBT roll with the seas on the surface, but the periscope view is rock solid at 60 ft depth. I've gone out in a Porpoise, Tambor, and Gato, and had the same experience in all three.

-Pv- · 04-13-07, 03:44 PM

Yes with stabilize view unchecked, scope views are stable while submerged.
Doesn't bother me. Crew likes the smoothness in a storm too.
-Pv-

04-13-07, 11:35 AM	#1
Avatar Commodore Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Way out there Posts: 603 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Using periscope in rough seas I have noticed that while using the periscope in rough seas, the scope image doesnt roll in accordance with the boat. Try and you'll see. You have to pan down to see the bow or stern, though. This is no biggie, but for a purist, I imagine it would be kinda unrealistic. but for me, aint no thing but a chicken wing. edit: whups, I should say that you have to be surfaced.

04-13-07, 02:35 PM	#4
Quillan Samurai Navy Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 579 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I've found the same experience. With the "Stabilize View" option unchecked, binoculars and the TBT roll with the seas on the surface, but the periscope view is rock solid at 60 ft depth. I've gone out in a Porpoise, Tambor, and Gato, and had the same experience in all three. __________________ We, the unwilling, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much, for so long, with so little, that we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.

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04-13-07, 01:19 PM	#2
jmr Commander Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 462 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Yeah I've noticed that as well in that the sub is much more stable at PD in rough seas compared to what you would experience under similiar conditions in SHIII.

04-13-07, 02:30 PM	#3
jdski Gunner Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 95 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	In the game options do you have "no stable view" checked? Checking it should make your view rock with the boat. I haven't tested it yet myself both ways yet.

04-13-07, 03:44 PM	#5
-Pv- The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,434 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Yes with stabilize view unchecked, scope views are stable while submerged. Doesn't bother me. Crew likes the smoothness in a storm too. -Pv-