Night Light?

rdhiggins · 03-28-07, 01:31 PM

Just checking did submarines have external lights. It appears that the conning tower has what looks like a spotlight....

Certain times it is so dang dark that I can't see anything and would like the option to turn on a spotlight.

AVGWarhawk · 03-28-07, 01:35 PM

Yes, I believe they did. It does look like a light up there. If so it does not work.

Crueak · 03-28-07, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rdhiggins

Just checking did submarines have external lights. It appears that the conning tower has what looks like a spotlight....

Certain times it is so dang dark that I can't see anything and would like the option to turn on a spotlight.

No pun intended just a mere question, why would you want to give away your position like that?

wetwarev7 · 03-28-07, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Crueak

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Originally Posted by rdhiggins

Just checking did submarines have external lights. It appears that the conning tower has what looks like a spotlight....

Certain times it is so dang dark that I can't see anything and would like the option to turn on a spotlight.

No pun intended just a mere question, why would you want to give away your position like that?

How else are you gonna sink enemy liferafts with the AA gun in the dark? :p

rdhiggins · 03-28-07, 01:39 PM

Not saying that I want to give away my location....

But here is an example.

I sink a enemy vessel that was straggling along by itself - at night. Since no other ship is around I shine my spotlight on those poor souls in the lifeboat while I use them as target practice

AVGWarhawk · 03-28-07, 01:40 PM

Didn't they use them to spot mermaids and stuff??

Mud · 03-28-07, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Crueak

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Originally Posted by rdhiggins

Just checking did submarines have external lights. It appears that the conning tower has what looks like a spotlight....

Certain times it is so dang dark that I can't see anything and would like the option to turn on a spotlight.

No pun intended just a mere question, why would you want to give away your position like that?

To shoot a bloody merchant at night when I don't wanna waste torps

Mud

Iron Budokan · 03-28-07, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Didn't they use them to spot mermaids and stuff??

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Drokkon · 03-28-07, 02:01 PM

I suppose a signal light with the shutters opened or taken off could be used as a small search light.

skullman86 · 03-28-07, 08:42 PM

I've wondered about that too, the only way I've been able to target stuff is by turning up the gama and it looks like crap.I mean if it's a merchant then who cares if you turn on a spot light cause it's not like it will Chase you around with DCs if you miss :p.Sure they'll alert any near by naval vessels but 1.) They'll have a hell of a time tracking you if they get there late and 2.) Its just more tonnage to sink :rotfl:.I am all for a spot light that works, whether it's historically accurate or not

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fullmetaledges · 03-28-07, 08:49 PM

i did notice in the sub equiptment file there is one line that says, searchlight

wetwarev7 · 03-29-07, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by skullman86

I've wondered about that too, the only way I've been able to target stuff is by turning up the gama and it looks like crap.I mean if it's a merchant then who cares if you turn on a spot light cause it's not like it will Chase you around with DCs if you miss :p.Sure they'll alert any near by naval vessels but 1.) They'll have a hell of a time tracking you if they get there late and 2.) Its just more tonnage to sink :rotfl:.I am all for a spot light that works, whether it's historically accurate or not

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But if a merchant sees you, it will start to zigzag, making it much harder to torp sometimes. BUT if you really want to light up the area, use the star ammo on your deck gun. It sends up a flare that lights up the area for a little bit. (At least, this ammo was in SH3, I haven't actually looked to see if it's included in SH4)

peewee · 03-29-07, 09:49 AM

Dont you have star shells? (I don't have the game yet so I dunno whats available?

Guido · 03-29-07, 12:57 PM

i dont think star shells are in sh4.

I used to like using them just for kicks, to see the lovely effect.

Oh is that the time, gotta run .............therapy is due.

E.Hartmann · 03-29-07, 02:13 PM

No your guns only have AP and HE. There is an aircraft shell but it doesnt work.

03-28-07, 01:31 PM	#1
rdhiggins Mate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 57 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Night Light? Just checking did submarines have external lights. It appears that the conning tower has what looks like a spotlight.... Certain times it is so dang dark that I can't see anything and would like the option to turn on a spotlight.

03-28-07, 01:35 PM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Yes, I believe they did. It does look like a light up there. If so it does not work. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

03-28-07, 01:40 PM	#6
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Didn't they use them to spot mermaids and stuff?? __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

03-28-07, 02:01 PM	#9
Drokkon Loader Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 90 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I suppose a signal light with the shutters opened or taken off could be used as a small search light. __________________

03-28-07, 08:42 PM	#10
skullman86 Mate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ...Let me get back to you on that Posts: 52 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I've wondered about that too, the only way I've been able to target stuff is by turning up the gama and it looks like crap.I mean if it's a merchant then who cares if you turn on a spot light cause it's not like it will Chase you around with DCs if you miss :p.Sure they'll alert any near by naval vessels but 1.) They'll have a hell of a time tracking you if they get there late and 2.) Its just more tonnage to sink :rotfl:.I am all for a spot light that works, whether it's historically accurate or not . __________________ Silent Hunter-Napalm.86

03-28-07, 01:39 PM	#5
rdhiggins Mate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 57 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not saying that I want to give away my location.... But here is an example. I sink a enemy vessel that was straggling along by itself - at night. Since no other ship is around I shine my spotlight on those poor souls in the lifeboat while I use them as target practice

03-28-07, 08:49 PM	#11
fullmetaledges Chief Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 314 Downloads: 120 Uploads: 0	i did notice in the sub equiptment file there is one line that says, searchlight

03-29-07, 09:49 AM	#13
peewee Electrician's Mate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 135 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Dont you have star shells? (I don't have the game yet so I dunno whats available?

03-29-07, 12:57 PM	#14
Guido Loader Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Englande Posts: 84 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i dont think star shells are in sh4. I used to like using them just for kicks, to see the lovely effect. Oh is that the time, gotta run .............therapy is due. __________________ Cant sink, wont sink........................

03-29-07, 02:13 PM	#15
E.Hartmann Soundman Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 147 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No your guns only have AP and HE. There is an aircraft shell but it doesnt work.