Deck gun fires erratically TMO 2.5

WernherVonTrapp · 02-08-12, 10:04 AM

That's due to the waves and sea swells, like in real life. Try blading your boat (head on OR Stern on) to minimize the effect. I've also had some results timing my shots with the passing of the swells.

donna52522 · 02-08-12, 10:37 AM

I have 'no stabilized view' set, but my view at the gun stations are always stable. If your not zoomed in using the guns scope, you can see the gun barrel bouncing with the swells.

Not sure if the gun does that if you are using stabilized setting.

Armistead · 02-08-12, 03:04 PM

As Wern stated it's rough sea's, but even it the highest winds I can aim pretty good by turning my sub until I find a sweet spot. I'm not sure if this is a game flaw or by design, but even in rough seas if you find the right direction it's easier to shoot, not perfect but much better. I also think it has to do with wind direction. Also watch your gun and time your shots with the wave rolls, again by flaw or design your gun will stable for about 1 sec why aimed, probably for when the crew shoots.

However, long distance shots can be a problem and it can be dangerous to get in close with TMO unless your shooting blind in a storm by radar.

Stealhead · 02-08-12, 10:09 PM

I usually take a look at the deck gun while in it and zoomed to see how much movement is occurring then I will time my shoots with the sound of the waves against the hull.You can also see the movement even while zoomed in both vertical and lateral it is just very slight I use no stabilize view.A general rule of thumb would also be to take into consideration the current weather conditions anything over 8 knots and you should expect some effect on your shots.But as others have said just change you heading here and there if you getting thrown around.As Armistead said I too find that most times I can get fairly consistent hits in all but the worst 15 knot weather which realistically crews would not have manned the gun anyway(I think it will let you do so in TMO at least with 15 knot winds have not yet tried in a actual storm)

02-08-12, 10:04 AM	#1
WernherVonTrapp Admiral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now, alot farther from NYC. Posts: 2,228 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	That's due to the waves and sea swells, like in real life. Try blading your boat (head on OR Stern on) to minimize the effect. I've also had some results timing my shots with the passing of the swells. __________________ "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Miyamoto Musashi ------------------------------------------------------- "What is truth?" -Pontius Pilate

02-08-12, 10:37 AM	#2
donna52522 Lady Mariner Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 544 Downloads: 225 Uploads: 0	I have 'no stabilized view' set, but my view at the gun stations are always stable. If your not zoomed in using the guns scope, you can see the gun barrel bouncing with the swells. Not sure if the gun does that if you are using stabilized setting. __________________

02-08-12, 03:04 PM	#3
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	As Wern stated it's rough sea's, but even it the highest winds I can aim pretty good by turning my sub until I find a sweet spot. I'm not sure if this is a game flaw or by design, but even in rough seas if you find the right direction it's easier to shoot, not perfect but much better. I also think it has to do with wind direction. Also watch your gun and time your shots with the wave rolls, again by flaw or design your gun will stable for about 1 sec why aimed, probably for when the crew shoots. However, long distance shots can be a problem and it can be dangerous to get in close with TMO unless your shooting blind in a storm by radar.

02-08-12, 10:09 PM	#4
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I usually take a look at the deck gun while in it and zoomed to see how much movement is occurring then I will time my shoots with the sound of the waves against the hull.You can also see the movement even while zoomed in both vertical and lateral it is just very slight I use no stabilize view.A general rule of thumb would also be to take into consideration the current weather conditions anything over 8 knots and you should expect some effect on your shots.But as others have said just change you heading here and there if you getting thrown around.As Armistead said I too find that most times I can get fairly consistent hits in all but the worst 15 knot weather which realistically crews would not have manned the gun anyway(I think it will let you do so in TMO at least with 15 knot winds have not yet tried in a actual storm)