Tips on range estimation?

Shyzar · 11-28-07, 10:04 PM

I just got SH4 working again and I started using manuel TDC. The one thing is I never get the range right. It seems that I put it right on the masts, but I check the attack map and it's never right. Sonar is not exactly the easiest to find ranges and I don't want to depend on sonar for range. How exactly do I accuratly measure range? Do I do it a little bit above or below the masts? or am I just missing the top of the masts?

ReallyDedPoet · 11-28-07, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Shyzar

I just got SH4 working again and I started using manuel TDC. The one thing is I never get the range right. It seems that I put it right on the masts, but I check the attack map and it's never right. Sonar is not exactly the easiest to find ranges and I don't want to depend on sonar for range. How exactly do I accuratly measure range? Do I do it a little bit above or below the masts? or am I just missing the top of the masts?

I have watched the vids\tutorials as well, I go with the top of the masts. Also, not correctly identifying the contact in the rec. manual will mess things up as well as far as range. I did the latter last night, when I corrected it, the range was bang on

RDP

Shyzar · 11-28-07, 10:15 PM

Thanks for the reply.

I think I might be identifying wrong most of the time. I just started Manuel TDC a couple hours ago so that's probably why.

ReallyDedPoet · 11-28-07, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Shyzar

Thanks for the reply.

I think I might be identifying wrong most of the time. I just started Manuel TDC a couple hours ago so that's probably why.

Stick with it, it can be frustrating, but well worth it

Any problems post back here.

Edit: Another nice guide by Hitman: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=111998

RDP

Shyzar · 11-29-07, 07:25 PM

Thanks for the link. I actually had this guide on my old computer, but didn't transfer it when I got my new one. I was looking for it the other day, but couldn't find it

And I'm getting better with Manuel TDC, I just need to work on AOB estimation and IDing some more.

Shyzar · 12-03-07, 09:54 PM

I actually have a quick question about the guide. Would it still be of use in SH3 because I am planning to get it and haveing one guide for both would be nice.

11-28-07, 10:04 PM	#1
Shyzar Engineer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surrey, British Columbia Posts: 214 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Tips on range estimation? I just got SH4 working again and I started using manuel TDC. The one thing is I never get the range right. It seems that I put it right on the masts, but I check the attack map and it's never right. Sonar is not exactly the easiest to find ranges and I don't want to depend on sonar for range. How exactly do I accuratly measure range? Do I do it a little bit above or below the masts? or am I just missing the top of the masts? __________________ Since ancient times, there has never been a war that did not have a political character. -Máo Zédong Friction is the only concept that more or less corresponds to the factors that distinguish real war from war on paper. -Carl von Clausewitz

11-28-07, 10:15 PM	#3
Shyzar Engineer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surrey, British Columbia Posts: 214 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the reply. I think I might be identifying wrong most of the time. I just started Manuel TDC a couple hours ago so that's probably why. __________________ Since ancient times, there has never been a war that did not have a political character. -Máo Zédong Friction is the only concept that more or less corresponds to the factors that distinguish real war from war on paper. -Carl von Clausewitz

11-29-07, 07:25 PM	#5
Shyzar Engineer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surrey, British Columbia Posts: 214 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the link. I actually had this guide on my old computer, but didn't transfer it when I got my new one. I was looking for it the other day, but couldn't find it And I'm getting better with Manuel TDC, I just need to work on AOB estimation and IDing some more. __________________ Since ancient times, there has never been a war that did not have a political character. -Máo Zédong Friction is the only concept that more or less corresponds to the factors that distinguish real war from war on paper. -Carl von Clausewitz

12-03-07, 09:54 PM	#6
Shyzar Engineer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surrey, British Columbia Posts: 214 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	I actually have a quick question about the guide. Would it still be of use in SH3 because I am planning to get it and haveing one guide for both would be nice. __________________ Since ancient times, there has never been a war that did not have a political character. -Máo Zédong Friction is the only concept that more or less corresponds to the factors that distinguish real war from war on paper. -Carl von Clausewitz