How do I change ship spoted range

ruskoz · 01-12-07, 12:26 AM

I remember having to pick a viewable range of 8nm, 16nm light and dark. I picked the 16nm (not sure which, light/ dark). I’m playing at 100% real and believe that my watch crew spots ships way to early. What is the setting that is the most real and how do I switch it at this point. I’m on patrol as well.

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melnibonian · 01-12-07, 05:23 AM

If you want realistic spotting distances you have to use the 8Km. If you use the 16Km you still have realistic spotting distances but they are doubled. Obviously that applies for the enemy as well. In GWX there is no distinction between light and dark atmosphere. Also don't forget that the spotting range depends on the crew efficiency, qualifications and the weather.

Jimbuna · 01-12-07, 05:51 AM

The 'realistic' viewing range is 8Km

Some folk (myself included) prefer the 16Km version...using this (via JSGME) means your crew may spot vessels 16Km away in near total darkness !!...not very realistic IMO

You make your choice as you feel you'd like to play

Kpt. Lehmann · 01-12-07, 05:53 AM

Ummm, actually guys... on a good, calm, bright and clear day... you can spot ships at 32 Km with the naked eye in real life.

Pants · 01-12-07, 05:57 AM

A Naked eye you say

Well you had better put some clothes on before you get a chill or get arrested :p
But yeah regarding viewing ranges you would see the smoke before you would actually spot the ship back then

Jimbuna · 01-12-07, 07:17 AM

Not disputed gents...but I was referring to 'near total darkness' IIRC :hmm:

ruskoz · 01-12-07, 09:55 AM

Thx guys...but how do i change it back and forth now that im in a career and out on patrol?

Jimbuna · 01-12-07, 01:15 PM

Wait till your back in base then use JSGME

andy_311 · 01-12-07, 09:31 PM

Well I don't know about anyone else but my watch officer can't bloody see further than 4km it's 1945 he's got all the medals, my radar will pick up ships from 8km out am useing the 8km in gwx on a clear night cloudless he can only see around 4km out in daylight clear no clouds calm seas the furthist he ever spotted a ship is 8.2KM.

01-12-07, 12:26 AM	#1
ruskoz A-ganger Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 72 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	How do I change ship spoted range I remember having to pick a viewable range of 8nm, 16nm light and dark. I picked the 16nm (not sure which, light/ dark). I’m playing at 100% real and believe that my watch crew spots ships way to early. What is the setting that is the most real and how do I switch it at this point. I’m on patrol as well. SH3 patched up GWX SH3 commander SH3Gen

01-12-07, 05:23 AM	#2
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	If you want realistic spotting distances you have to use the 8Km. If you use the 16Km you still have realistic spotting distances but they are doubled. Obviously that applies for the enemy as well. In GWX there is no distinction between light and dark atmosphere. Also don't forget that the spotting range depends on the crew efficiency, qualifications and the weather. __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

01-12-07, 05:51 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The 'realistic' viewing range is 8Km Some folk (myself included) prefer the 16Km version...using this (via JSGME) means your crew may spot vessels 16Km away in near total darkness !!...not very realistic IMO You make your choice as you feel you'd like to play __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-12-07, 05:53 AM	#4
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,993 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	Ummm, actually guys... on a good, calm, bright and clear day... you can spot ships at 32 Km with the naked eye in real life. __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

01-12-07, 05:57 AM	#5
Pants Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Somewhere in the Atlantic Posts: 849 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	A Naked eye you say Well you had better put some clothes on before you get a chill or get arrested :p But yeah regarding viewing ranges you would see the smoke before you would actually spot the ship back then __________________ Ex GWX Dev Team member and proud GWX user

01-12-07, 07:17 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Not disputed gents...but I was referring to 'near total darkness' IIRC :hmm: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-12-07, 09:55 AM	#7
ruskoz A-ganger Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 72 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Thx guys...but how do i change it back and forth now that im in a career and out on patrol?

01-12-07, 01:15 PM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Wait till your back in base then use JSGME __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-12-07, 09:31 PM	#9
andy_311 The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oldham, Lancs,England Posts: 1,312 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	Well I don't know about anyone else but my watch officer can't bloody see further than 4km it's 1945 he's got all the medals, my radar will pick up ships from 8km out am useing the 8km in gwx on a clear night cloudless he can only see around 4km out in daylight clear no clouds calm seas the furthist he ever spotted a ship is 8.2KM.