Gwx2 Map Markers

Von Manteuffel · 01-20-08, 07:03 AM

I was patrolling off the West coast of Scotland when I recieved a radio message informing me of a "small neutral convoy.....etc" It showed ip on the Navmap not as the ususal square contact marker, but as a circle - just like a friendly U-Boat. Is this right, or do I have a problem?

bigboywooly · 01-20-08, 07:42 AM

May not be neutral
Check it out

Doesnt sound if anything is wrong in your install

HEMISENT · 01-20-08, 09:15 AM

This has happened to me twice now. In a recent WAW patrol I had the same thing. I changed course to intercept the convoy and found it. I approached the herd at night, was in perfect firing position just minutes away from letting go with my first eels then explosions on the far side. Turned out to be a convoy that had an AI U boat attached. Escorts began going crazy, searchlights etc. The ships all began to zig zag ruining my shot so I skulked away.

Bottom line is I think if a U-boat or maybe even an allied sub is attached to the convoy, that is the symbol that shows up on the map.

Perhaps one of the GWX team can clarify this.

Jimbuna · 01-20-08, 10:30 AM

The symbol circle/diamond/square...take yer choice

is representative of the lead vessel in the formation.

Abd_von_Mumit · 01-20-08, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HEMISENT

Bottom line is I think if a U-boat or maybe even an allied sub is attached to the convoy, that is the symbol that shows up on the map.

Yestareday I got a "Large enemy convoy" report and caught it W of Gibraltar. One of escorts was a submarine, but the convoy was marked with it's usual square on the map, not a circle.

Jimbuna · 01-20-08, 01:47 PM

May I refer you to #4.....It is the lead vessel that dictates what symbol is displayed

Abd_von_Mumit · 01-20-08, 01:55 PM

Oh, sorry, I missed the "lead" word.

Jimbuna · 01-20-08, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abd_von_Mumit

Oh, sorry, I missed the "lead" word.

No Prob matey....was beginning to wonder if I was being ignored

01-20-08, 07:03 AM	#1
Von Manteuffel Commander Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 473 Downloads: 411 Uploads: 0	Gwx2 Map Markers I was patrolling off the West coast of Scotland when I recieved a radio message informing me of a "small neutral convoy.....etc" It showed ip on the Navmap not as the ususal square contact marker, but as a circle - just like a friendly U-Boat. Is this right, or do I have a problem?

01-20-08, 07:42 AM	#2
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	May not be neutral Check it out Doesnt sound if anything is wrong in your install __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

01-20-08, 09:15 AM	#3
HEMISENT Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 1,052 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 0	This has happened to me twice now. In a recent WAW patrol I had the same thing. I changed course to intercept the convoy and found it. I approached the herd at night, was in perfect firing position just minutes away from letting go with my first eels then explosions on the far side. Turned out to be a convoy that had an AI U boat attached. Escorts began going crazy, searchlights etc. The ships all began to zig zag ruining my shot so I skulked away. Bottom line is I think if a U-boat or maybe even an allied sub is attached to the convoy, that is the symbol that shows up on the map. Perhaps one of the GWX team can clarify this. __________________ Nuke 'em till they glow!

01-20-08, 01:47 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	May I refer you to #4.....It is the lead vessel that dictates what symbol is displayed __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-20-08, 01:55 PM	#7
Abd_von_Mumit The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warszawa, Polska Posts: 1,453 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 4	Oh, sorry, I missed the "lead" word. __________________ Long, hard, wet and full of seamen. My precious. SH3+GWX+OLC — sunk x4, retired x2; SH5+TDW — still exploring My SH5 mods: EQuaTool - Elite Quality Map Tools, Patrol Routine Scripts, No Logo Intro Menu_Animation, Less Annoying Stopwatch Links: SH5 mods I use, FileFront, Manual plotting how-to

01-20-08, 10:30 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The symbol circle/diamond/square...take yer choice is representative of the lead vessel in the formation. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!