Driving the Ship from the Periscope

[theConn]

It drives me crazy that I can't order course changes or rudder movement while I'm on the scope or bridge! It seems like I have to back out to the map screen and make my orders from there.

I'm a former submariner and I want to be able to make my approach and attack from the scope. Is it possible to have the depth/rudder/engine order telegraph selectable while on the scope?

If not, how easy do we think it is to mod this? I also want to add "feathering" from the scope being up. A scope up in the water should cause a disturbance that increases likelihood of detection. Especially when going 10kts!

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by theConn

Especially when going 10kts!

TheConn! WWII uboats could not operate above 6 knots with the scope extended. The vibration, even with later buttressed 'scopes, rendered them inoperable. See: German Uboat periscopes-Uboataces

[nine iron]

Aktungbby, you might want to re-read his comment in regards to your response.

[Lite_ly Salted]

Originally Posted by theConn

It drives me crazy that I can't order course changes or rudder movement while I'm on the scope or bridge! It seems like I have to back out to the map screen and make my orders from there.

I'm a former submariner and I want to be able to make my approach and attack from the scope. Is it possible to have the depth/rudder/engine order telegraph selectable while on the scope?

If not, how easy do we think it is to mod this? I also want to add "feathering" from the scope being up. A scope up in the water should cause a disturbance that increases likelihood of detection. Especially when going 10kts!

Try holding the ALT key while using the scope. Should bring up all command controls.

Cheers!

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by nine iron

Aktungbby, you might want to re-read his comment in regards to your response.

fixed! I reread the post and realized I'd forgotten to welcome a firsttime poster...age... thanks for directing my attention!