Back after a few years

shawnyp420 · 12-13-08, 01:57 PM

Hi All,

I'm back to SH 4 after a few years with 1.5 and the new real fleet boat and I've just got a few quick questions that I couldn't find answers to by searching the forums.

1. I noticed the periscope lock only works for about 5 seconds. This is EXTREMELY frustrating. Did I do something wrong with my install or is that supposed to happen??

2. I noticed that when I've got a visual on a target it doesn't get shown on my map. This is also extremely frustrating.

3. I noticed that auto targeting doesn't seem to be working. I thought I would ease myself back into the game gradually and use the auto target feature BUT...no go.

It seems like all the frustrations I had with the game a few years ago have been fixed only to be traded for a few new ones. Can anyone help explain?

SteamWake · 12-13-08, 03:42 PM

Im guessing your talking about carrier mode...

In your 'office' there is a radio on the shelf to the left of your desk.

Click on that and choose your settings there.

Dont worry alot of people miss this.

Oh and welcome back.

Aramike · 12-13-08, 03:52 PM

As far as your periscope lock is concerned, I'm betting that you're looking at the target at great distance. That happens to me too, at long range.

Let it close to within 6K to 7K yards in fairly clear weather and your lock will work properly.

Oh, and here's something I don't know... does auto-targetting even work with RFB?

SteamWake · 12-13-08, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aramike

As far as your periscope lock is concerned, I'm betting that you're looking at the target at great distance. That happens to me too, at long range.

Let it close to within 6K to 7K yards in fairly clear weather and your lock will work properly.

Oh, and here's something I don't know... does auto-targetting even work with RFB?

yea it does, left it on by accident once so ... yea

shawnyp420 · 12-13-08, 05:03 PM

Carrier mode? I'm looking at the radio options but they look exactly the same as the regular options. I don't see anything labeled "carrier mode."

I wonder if that is also true at very close ranges? I was around 1000 yards when I went to make my shot and the lock would only work for about 2 seconds. Even in manual mode, how are you supposed to work the stadimeter in only 2 seconds!!!!

banjo · 12-13-08, 05:10 PM

Items 1. and 2. sound as if you are using the RFB mod. Those are two features of that mod.

Aramike · 12-13-08, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawnyp420

Carrier mode? I'm looking at the radio options but they look exactly the same as the regular options. I don't see anything labeled "carrier mode."

I wonder if that is also true at very close ranges? I was around 1000 yards when I went to make my shot and the lock would only work for about 2 seconds. Even in manual mode, how are you supposed to work the stadimeter in only 2 seconds!!!!

I think he meant "career" mode.

12-13-08, 01:57 PM	#1
shawnyp420 A-ganger Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 78 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Back after a few years Hi All, I'm back to SH 4 after a few years with 1.5 and the new real fleet boat and I've just got a few quick questions that I couldn't find answers to by searching the forums. 1. I noticed the periscope lock only works for about 5 seconds. This is EXTREMELY frustrating. Did I do something wrong with my install or is that supposed to happen?? 2. I noticed that when I've got a visual on a target it doesn't get shown on my map. This is also extremely frustrating. 3. I noticed that auto targeting doesn't seem to be working. I thought I would ease myself back into the game gradually and use the auto target feature BUT...no go. It seems like all the frustrations I had with the game a few years ago have been fixed only to be traded for a few new ones. Can anyone help explain?

12-13-08, 05:03 PM	#5
shawnyp420 A-ganger Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 78 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Carrier mode? I'm looking at the radio options but they look exactly the same as the regular options. I don't see anything labeled "carrier mode." I wonder if that is also true at very close ranges? I was around 1000 yards when I went to make my shot and the lock would only work for about 2 seconds. Even in manual mode, how are you supposed to work the stadimeter in only 2 seconds!!!! Last edited by shawnyp420; 12-13-08 at 05:05 PM.

12-13-08, 03:42 PM	#2
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Im guessing your talking about carrier mode... In your 'office' there is a radio on the shelf to the left of your desk. Click on that and choose your settings there. Dont worry alot of people miss this. Oh and welcome back.

12-13-08, 03:52 PM	#3
Aramike Ocean Warrior Best of SUBSIM Chairman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3,207 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	As far as your periscope lock is concerned, I'm betting that you're looking at the target at great distance. That happens to me too, at long range. Let it close to within 6K to 7K yards in fairly clear weather and your lock will work properly. Oh, and here's something I don't know... does auto-targetting even work with RFB?

12-13-08, 05:10 PM	#6
banjo Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 762 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	Items 1. and 2. sound as if you are using the RFB mod. Those are two features of that mod.