What´s with the observation periscope?

02-25-08, 06:22 AM

In OLC the obs. persicope has a much wider field of view, and I find it a lot easier to do things like spot flags etc

Grayson02sept1980 · 02-25-08, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Wibbs

In OLC the obs. persicope has a much wider field of view, and I find it a lot easier to do things like spot flags etc

and it also is brighter at night than the attack peri imho... but maybe I am wrong 'bout this.

Brag · 02-25-08, 07:41 AM

I use it before surfacing and at night in beginning of convoy attack. Easier to spot targets and aircraft.

bertle · 02-25-08, 10:08 AM

In stock it seemed that the enemy didn't see it as often as the attack scope. I have no idea if it's the same in GWX, I generally don't risk it anyway.

Sailor Steve · 02-25-08, 11:28 AM

Also, it was in the control room for ease of use. If you play hyper-realistic you'll use it a lot, even if not using OLC-GUI. I mean this: like a real kaleun, I'm not going to climb into the conning tower, sit in the saddle, and then look through the attack scope - all different screens if you play that way - when I can just look through the observation scope, which is right there.

papa_smurf · 02-25-08, 11:46 AM

I use the obs scope before surfacing/looking for aircraft. And to identify targets at long range (round 5-6km). Then I switch to attack scope for the attack run.

MarkShot · 02-25-08, 11:56 AM

When making submerged attacks as you set up with the attack scope for AOB 90 shot, there is always a risk having your sub get run over by some merchant on your flank.

I tend to leave the observation scope just raised so that I can look through the water and set it for 90/270 degrees relative. I play with very clear water. So, it provides a quick safety check if I am in danger of collision. Usually, the first indication is the ability to screw noises directly through the hull itself.

Kaleu. Jochen Mohr · 02-26-08, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Also, it was in the control room for ease of use. If you play hyper-realistic you'll use it a lot, even if not using OLC-GUI. I mean this: like a real kaleun, I'm not going to climb into the conning tower, sit in the saddle, and then look through the attack scope - all different screens if you play that way - when I can just look through the observation scope, which is right there.

not in the IX's, its in the tower to

JCB · 02-26-08, 06:50 AM

I see. Good tip about the elevation (for spotting aircraft).

Will the view actually appear brighter at nighttime with the observation periscope than attac per. in game or is it just a trick of the eye?

02-25-08, 07:41 AM	#3
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I use it before surfacing and at night in beginning of convoy attack. Easier to spot targets and aircraft. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

02-25-08, 11:28 AM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Also, it was in the control room for ease of use. If you play hyper-realistic you'll use it a lot, even if not using OLC-GUI. I mean this: like a real kaleun, I'm not going to climb into the conning tower, sit in the saddle, and then look through the attack scope - all different screens if you play that way - when I can just look through the observation scope, which is right there. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

02-25-08, 11:46 AM	#6
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	I use the obs scope before surfacing/looking for aircraft. And to identify targets at long range (round 5-6km). Then I switch to attack scope for the attack run. __________________

02-25-08, 11:56 AM	#7
MarkShot Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,134 Downloads: 93 Uploads: 0	When making submerged attacks as you set up with the attack scope for AOB 90 shot, there is always a risk having your sub get run over by some merchant on your flank. I tend to leave the observation scope just raised so that I can look through the water and set it for 90/270 degrees relative. I play with very clear water. So, it provides a quick safety check if I am in danger of collision. Usually, the first indication is the ability to screw noises directly through the hull itself. __________________ War games, not wars! --- Only a small few profit from war (that should not stand)!

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02-25-08, 06:22 AM	#1
Wibbs Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	In OLC the obs. persicope has a much wider field of view, and I find it a lot easier to do things like spot flags etc

02-25-08, 10:08 AM	#4
bertle Watch Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 29 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	In stock it seemed that the enemy didn't see it as often as the attack scope. I have no idea if it's the same in GWX, I generally don't risk it anyway.

02-26-08, 06:50 AM	#9
JCB Watch Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 26 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I see. Good tip about the elevation (for spotting aircraft). Will the view actually appear brighter at nighttime with the observation periscope than attac per. in game or is it just a trick of the eye?