TWoS Map Contact Icons

Ethrig · 04-20-18, 02:04 AM

Im running the latest version of TWoS, and the map markings for ships dont have the small line inside of the square showing their direction. I have to zoom in to see the outline of the ship to tell direction.

XenonSurf · 04-20-18, 08:49 AM

That's right, even without Real Navigation the trail lines are not shown by default for realism purposes, it would be too easy to immediately plot a course to intercept.
And if you play with Real Navigation you get no markings at all, you must calculate yourself...

But you can play without Real Navigation and make appear the complete lines with the OFEV if you like

Tip: Get familiar with 'Supermarks' because once you leave the game all you have marked normally on the map will disappear. Supermarks can be saved and reloaded.

Cheers, and Welcome To Subsim

Ethrig · 04-21-18, 05:50 AM

Thanks!

Ethrig · 04-21-18, 10:10 PM

I cant seem to find an option in the OFEV for the trails on contact icons.

desepticon · 05-22-18, 10:00 PM

Yeah, I couldn't figure it out either. I was however able to turn on the Contact Spotted Info Available from the NavMap section.

XenonSurf · 05-23-18, 12:03 PM

Yes, pardon me, the OFEV cannot bring to show the 'queue' of a contact's square, but there are series of settings that will show things on the map which are not shown as a default, this OFEV is a real jungle

There is a sticky tutorial for setting up easy contacts however.

Plus: Don't forget to set easy contacts in the Game Options when in the bunker, I'm not at my rig at the moment so I can't tell which setting, but I know there are in the options.

THEBERBSTER · 05-23-18, 12:38 PM

Hi guys
See if this solves the problem?
Map Contact Colors (Red-Blue-Green) Mod Replaces The Grey Color Ones Used In Mega Mods > Enable JSGME
Peter

desepticon · 05-27-18, 02:58 PM

That worked! Thanks!

04-20-18, 02:04 AM	#1
Ethrig Nub Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Andrews, SC Posts: 4 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	TWoS Map Contact Icons Im running the latest version of TWoS, and the map markings for ships dont have the small line inside of the square showing their direction. I have to zoom in to see the outline of the ship to tell direction.

04-20-18, 08:49 AM	#2
XenonSurf Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Germany, Italy Posts: 1,721 Downloads: 107 Uploads: 4	That's right, even without Real Navigation the trail lines are not shown by default for realism purposes, it would be too easy to immediately plot a course to intercept. And if you play with Real Navigation you get no markings at all, you must calculate yourself... But you can play without Real Navigation and make appear the complete lines with the OFEV if you like Tip: Get familiar with 'Supermarks' because once you leave the game all you have marked normally on the map will disappear. Supermarks can be saved and reloaded. Cheers, and Welcome To Subsim Last edited by XenonSurf; 04-20-18 at 09:03 AM.

05-23-18, 12:38 PM	#7
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hi guys See if this solves the problem? Map Contact Colors (Red-Blue-Green) Mod Replaces The Grey Color Ones Used In Mega Mods > Enable JSGME Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

04-21-18, 05:50 AM	#3
Ethrig Nub Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Andrews, SC Posts: 4 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	Thanks!

04-21-18, 10:10 PM	#4
Ethrig Nub Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Andrews, SC Posts: 4 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	I cant seem to find an option in the OFEV for the trails on contact icons.

05-22-18, 10:00 PM	#5
desepticon Seaman Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 34 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	Yeah, I couldn't figure it out either. I was however able to turn on the Contact Spotted Info Available from the NavMap section.

05-23-18, 12:03 PM	#6
XenonSurf Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Germany, Italy Posts: 1,721 Downloads: 107 Uploads: 4	Yes, pardon me, the OFEV cannot bring to show the 'queue' of a contact's square, but there are series of settings that will show things on the map which are not shown as a default, this OFEV is a real jungle There is a sticky tutorial for setting up easy contacts however. Plus: Don't forget to set easy contacts in the Game Options when in the bunker, I'm not at my rig at the moment so I can't tell which setting, but I know there are in the options.

05-27-18, 02:58 PM	#8
desepticon Seaman Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 34 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	That worked! Thanks!