Attack vs Observation Periscope

04-20-07, 09:17 PM

I read somewhere that the attack periscope was "less observable" to the enemy. Smaller profile and all that.

The observation periscope head is larger but has a larger field of view, at least in theory.

Quillan · 04-21-07, 10:00 AM

In game, the attack scope has higher magnification (6x instead of 4x, I believe). The observation scope can be tilted to look almost straight up, while the attack scope can't be tilted past about 30 degrees elevation. I think the attack scope is harder to spot, but that's hard to confirm.

Werewolf13 · 04-21-07, 10:14 AM

It would be nice if SH4 simulated that the Observation scope had a way better light gathering capability than the Attack Scope.

Should actually be fairly easy to implement. I don't believe it is now because switching back and forth between the two using O and F4 reveals no difference.

And light gathering matters: Try using a cheap rifle scope at dawn or dusk and then look thru a quality Leupold or Swarovski for example - it's like night and day. Hell you can tell the difference just comparing a $50 pair of Bushnell Binocs vs a $150 - $200 pair of Nikon Binocs.

WernerSobe · 04-21-07, 10:32 AM

to answer your question.

You can see more with observation scope but it is easier to be detected due to larger head.

Use the observation scope to look out for ships and planes before you surface. Use the attack scope during a torpedo attack.

BigJonsson · 04-21-07, 02:45 PM

Makes sense

04-21-07, 10:00 AM	#2
Quillan Samurai Navy Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 579 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	In game, the attack scope has higher magnification (6x instead of 4x, I believe). The observation scope can be tilted to look almost straight up, while the attack scope can't be tilted past about 30 degrees elevation. I think the attack scope is harder to spot, but that's hard to confirm. __________________ We, the unwilling, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much, for so long, with so little, that we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.

04-21-07, 10:14 AM	#3
Werewolf13 Torpedoman Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The HEART of Fly Over Country Posts: 120 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	It would be nice if SH4 simulated that the Observation scope had a way better light gathering capability than the Attack Scope. Should actually be fairly easy to implement. I don't believe it is now because switching back and forth between the two using O and F4 reveals no difference. And light gathering matters: Try using a cheap rifle scope at dawn or dusk and then look thru a quality Leupold or Swarovski for example - it's like night and day. Hell you can tell the difference just comparing a $50 pair of Bushnell Binocs vs a $150 - $200 pair of Nikon Binocs. __________________ Peace is good... Freedom is BETTER!

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04-20-07, 09:17 PM	#1
Grunt Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I read somewhere that the attack periscope was "less observable" to the enemy. Smaller profile and all that. The observation periscope head is larger but has a larger field of view, at least in theory.

04-21-07, 10:32 AM	#4
WernerSobe Commodore Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 625 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	to answer your question. You can see more with observation scope but it is easier to be detected due to larger head. Use the observation scope to look out for ships and planes before you surface. Use the attack scope during a torpedo attack.

04-21-07, 02:45 PM	#5
BigJonsson Watch Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 17 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Makes sense