brand new to Silent Hunter 4

[KaleunMarco]

Originally Posted by pmcmull

Thru the scope, I don't know how to get the range.

are you using manual or auto-targeting?
if you are starting out, i recommend auto-targeting.
you set that option from the main screen, then OPTIONS.

 

if the box is checked, then uncheck it. then click Apply.
now when you are submerged and closing the range on a target, put the scope pipper on the target and you will see a little arrowhead in either red, yellow, or green. press the 'L' key (lower case will be fine). you are now "locked" onto the target and the range will display. when the AOB and range are within tolerance, fire the torpedo. the "L" key is a toggle, so L to lock, and then L to unlock.

give it a try.

[pmcmull]

Originally Posted by KaleunMarco

are you using manual or auto-targeting?
if you are starting out, i recommend auto-targeting.
you set that option from the main screen, then OPTIONS.

if the box is checked, then uncheck it. then click Apply.
now when you are submerged and closing the range on a target, put the scope pipper on the target and you will see a little arrowhead in either red, yellow, or green. press the 'L' key (lower case will be fine). you are now "locked" onto the target and the range will display. when the AOB and range are within tolerance, fire the torpedo. the "L" key is a toggle, so L to lock, and then L to unlock.

give it a try.

Looks like I have the auto-targeting set. I could use a practice scenario where I have just one ship to chase, instead of that convoy.

[KaleunMarco]

Originally Posted by pmcmull

Looks like I have the auto-targeting set. I could use a practice scenario where I have just one ship to chase, instead of that convoy.

check out the single missions and war patrols. there may be an easy one hidden in the pile. it's been a long time since i played them.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Originally Posted by KaleunMarco

check out the single missions and war patrols. there may be an easy one hidden in the pile. it's been a long time since i played them.

[pmcmull]

Originally Posted by KaleunMarco

check out the single missions and war patrols. there may be an easy one hidden in the pile. it's been a long time since i played them.

With the update to 1.5, I see some changes. There are more scenarios available in the Quick Missions and maybe the War Patrols. I have started checking them out. I will start a new thread on my progress.