Ruler maptool with a finer grain

cdragon · 05-24-16, 10:19 AM

Yeah, hard-coded: I was afraid that would be the case.

Mostly I wanted the increased accuracy of the ruler for plotting target position. Without map updates I have to manually measure and mark target position. Over time and after a few measurements I can resolve the speed and course of the target, and thus its AOB. Right now I'm rounding distances to the nearest 00 or 50, or eyeballing it. This has been working for me so far. I do the best I can and get in close. The gameplay is realistic (get in close, avoid detection) and suspenseful (will the torpedoes hit?). When it works out I'm so happy. My last sinking was so spot on at ~1700 yards it took my breath away.

I guess I love TMA. :P

The desire for greater granularity for the ruler comes from the perfectionist in me. I'm annoyed that I can't be more precise. Its a pet peeve. Its like, wanting to take $50 out of an ATM but the ATM only dispenses $20 bills so I have to withdraw $60. No biggie, just annoying.

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05-24-16, 10:19 AM	#5
cdragon Sailor man Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Boston, MA USA Posts: 44 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Yeah, hard-coded: I was afraid that would be the case. Mostly I wanted the increased accuracy of the ruler for plotting target position. Without map updates I have to manually measure and mark target position. Over time and after a few measurements I can resolve the speed and course of the target, and thus its AOB. Right now I'm rounding distances to the nearest 00 or 50, or eyeballing it. This has been working for me so far. I do the best I can and get in close. The gameplay is realistic (get in close, avoid detection) and suspenseful (will the torpedoes hit?). When it works out I'm so happy. My last sinking was so spot on at ~1700 yards it took my breath away. I guess I love TMA. :P The desire for greater granularity for the ruler comes from the perfectionist in me. I'm annoyed that I can't be more precise. Its a pet peeve. Its like, wanting to take $50 out of an ATM but the ATM only dispenses $20 bills so I have to withdraw $60. No biggie, just annoying.