Periscope? I dont need no Periscope!

java`s revenge · 10-06-09, 11:25 AM

When you have no map contacts you really need the periscope tools.
I do use OLC gold for it.

Sailor Steve · 10-06-09, 04:40 PM

I'm not sure I understand how using the periscope to put the target on the map so you can measure it qualifies as "full real". In real life the captain had to focus the periscope so the range could be read, then it had to be drawn on the map, allowing for the possibility of mistakes.

I could be missing something, of course.

irish1958 · 10-06-09, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I'm not sure I understand how using the periscope to put the target on the map so you can measure it qualifies as "full real". In real life the captain had to focus the periscope so the range could be read, then it had to be drawn on the map, allowing for the possibility of mistakes.

I could be missing something, of course.

Practice makes perfect.

Freiwillige · 10-06-09, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I'm not sure I understand how using the periscope to put the target on the map so you can measure it qualifies as "full real". In real life the captain had to focus the periscope so the range could be read, then it had to be drawn on the map, allowing for the possibility of mistakes.

I could be missing something, of course.

Thats why I always get to within 1,000 yards and average about 400, it limits the mistakes. Its as if my first officer is feeding me the info as me and the weapons officer adjust the TDC and let loose.

Iranon · 10-07-09, 10:55 AM

If you play GWX and want to kick old habits, I heartily recommend ACM. It removes the attack map entirely (you get a very pretty TDC instead) but I find it even more convenient otherwise.

10-06-09, 11:25 AM	#1
java`s revenge Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: at periscope depth Posts: 1,204 Downloads: 97 Uploads: 0	When you have no map contacts you really need the periscope tools. I do use OLC gold for it. __________________

10-06-09, 04:40 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I'm not sure I understand how using the periscope to put the target on the map so you can measure it qualifies as "full real". In real life the captain had to focus the periscope so the range could be read, then it had to be drawn on the map, allowing for the possibility of mistakes. I could be missing something, of course. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

10-07-09, 10:55 AM	#5
Iranon Loader Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 89 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	If you play GWX and want to kick old habits, I heartily recommend ACM. It removes the attack map entirely (you get a very pretty TDC instead) but I find it even more convenient otherwise.