Map update & Wep Officer assistance - couple of questions

Generis71 · 12-27-06, 04:38 PM

Hi folks,

To try and get as close to realistic as possible, I select the No Map Updates and No Weapon Officer assistance. But the problem is (and I feel I might be missing the point here so forgive me), is that as my watch officer calls out a ship spotted.. there's no icon appearing on the map. Before GWX I remember there being a icon placed on the map with a time of aquisition, and it gradually faded as the contact got older. But now there isnt anything. I didn't really want to have the God's Eye Mode map selected cos its not realistic is it?

Also, when viewing targets thru the UZO or scope, when I click on the Lock button, the lock holds for a few seconds then comes off. Its impossible to get any of the Range and speed readings as I can't seem to be able to hold the crosshairs on the target. I understand I could manually turn the scope to hold it on, but its fiddly at best trying to hold the crosshairs on and click the mouse.

Oh, nearly forgot.. does this happen when viewing neutral or friendly ships? Or is it just enemy targets that get marked on the map?

Like I said, I apologise if I have missed the obvious, but I just wanted to check in with you guys if you've got any advice. I think its definetly the two options mentioned above (from the Realism menu) that affect the problems I've explained.

Thanks for any help.

Gen

12-27-06, 04:38 PM	#1
Generis71 Seaman Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire, UK Posts: 36 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Map update & Wep Officer assistance - couple of questions Hi folks, To try and get as close to realistic as possible, I select the No Map Updates and No Weapon Officer assistance. But the problem is (and I feel I might be missing the point here so forgive me), is that as my watch officer calls out a ship spotted.. there's no icon appearing on the map. Before GWX I remember there being a icon placed on the map with a time of aquisition, and it gradually faded as the contact got older. But now there isnt anything. I didn't really want to have the God's Eye Mode map selected cos its not realistic is it? Also, when viewing targets thru the UZO or scope, when I click on the Lock button, the lock holds for a few seconds then comes off. Its impossible to get any of the Range and speed readings as I can't seem to be able to hold the crosshairs on the target. I understand I could manually turn the scope to hold it on, but its fiddly at best trying to hold the crosshairs on and click the mouse. Oh, nearly forgot.. does this happen when viewing neutral or friendly ships? Or is it just enemy targets that get marked on the map? Like I said, I apologise if I have missed the obvious, but I just wanted to check in with you guys if you've got any advice. I think its definetly the two options mentioned above (from the Realism menu) that affect the problems I've explained. Thanks for any help. Gen