Navagation & Positioning

Nam · 08-24-06, 10:49 AM

During wwii submerged boats didn't know thier exact position. They had to surface get thier position. So is there a mod that remove player's sub from the map? with current settings it's very easy to slip through Gibralter.

cobalt · 08-24-06, 10:59 AM

nope. the stars in sh3 arent exactly... correct? theres no way to correctly plot your position. it would be cool for a modder to make a mod that only plots your position on calm clear nights though.

Nam · 08-24-06, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cobalt

nope. the stars in sh3 arent exactly... correct? theres no way to correctly plot your position. it would be cool for a modder to make a mod that only plots your position on calm clear nights though.

I don't want to navigate by stars. What i want is to have the subs removed from the map while submerged to force me to surface so the game through the navigator get the position. Then it will be very hard to travel submerged.

enaceo · 08-24-06, 11:11 AM

Don't think there is such a mod ...it might be possible to remove the sub icon from the display,but that would probably also remove it when you are surfaced.

Nam · 08-24-06, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by enaceo

Don't think there is such a mod ...it might be possible to remove the sub icon from the display,but that would probably also remove it when you are surfaced.

Oh, thanks anyway.

SabreHawk · 08-24-06, 11:44 AM

Hmmm, actually I dont see any reason why the navigator cant keep track of the subs position while submerged. He would just use "dead reckoning" from the last known position.
Hehe, wouldnt be much of a navigator if he couldnt.:hmm:

don1reed · 08-24-06, 12:04 PM

Howdy, Nam.

What I do is zoom in real close so the scale only shows 25km, that way I don't see surrounding topography or spawned ships/convoys. I find targets the old fashioned way.

Prior to beginning a mission I lay out courses with the distance tool, (erase them) then once underway, I use Distance = Speed x Time formula to determine when to make course corrections to get to assigned square.

cheers,

Dowly · 08-24-06, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by don1reed

Howdy, Nam.

What I do is zoom in real close so the scale only shows 25km, that way I don't see surrounding topography or spawned ships/convoys. I find targets the old fashioned way.

Prior to beginning a mission I lay out courses with the distance tool, (erase them) then once underway, I use Distance = Speed x Time formula to determine when to make course corrections to get to assigned square.

cheers,

Wow, I have to give that a try! Sounds cool!

Nam · 08-24-06, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SabreHawk

Hmmm, actually I dont see any reason why the navigator cant keep track of the subs position while submerged. He would just use "dead reckoning" from the last known position.
Hehe, wouldnt be much of a navigator if he couldnt.:hmm:

What I know is winds sea current can alter your course and without the sun or stars you can's tell for sure.

SteamWake · 08-24-06, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Nam

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Originally Posted by SabreHawk

Hmmm, actually I dont see any reason why the navigator cant keep track of the subs position while submerged. He would just use "dead reckoning" from the last known position.
Hehe, wouldnt be much of a navigator if he couldnt.:hmm:

What I know is winds sea current can alter your course and without the sun or stars you can's tell for sure.

Unfortunatly I do not belive that currents are modeled (shrug)

08-24-06, 10:49 AM	#1
Nam Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Navagation & Positioning During wwii submerged boats didn't know thier exact position. They had to surface get thier position. So is there a mod that remove player's sub from the map? with current settings it's very easy to slip through Gibralter.

08-24-06, 11:11 AM	#4
enaceo XO Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 401 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Don't think there is such a mod ...it might be possible to remove the sub icon from the display,but that would probably also remove it when you are surfaced. __________________ Came back after a long time ...ahoy mates!

08-24-06, 11:44 AM	#6
SabreHawk Captain Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle, Wa. USA Posts: 530 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Hmmm, actually I dont see any reason why the navigator cant keep track of the subs position while submerged. He would just use "dead reckoning" from the last known position. Hehe, wouldnt be much of a navigator if he couldnt.:hmm: __________________ "Chance favors the prepared mind"

08-24-06, 12:04 PM	#7
don1reed Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Valhalla: Silent Generation Posts: 1,149 Downloads: 910 Uploads: 0	Howdy, Nam. What I do is zoom in real close so the scale only shows 25km, that way I don't see surrounding topography or spawned ships/convoys. I find targets the old fashioned way. Prior to beginning a mission I lay out courses with the distance tool, (erase them) then once underway, I use Distance = Speed x Time formula to determine when to make course corrections to get to assigned square. cheers, __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. ~ George Orwell

08-24-06, 10:59 AM	#2
cobalt Commander Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 440 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	nope. the stars in sh3 arent exactly... correct? theres no way to correctly plot your position. it would be cool for a modder to make a mod that only plots your position on calm clear nights though.