screen with estimated distance

[johnlax]

I am still having problems finding range of targets. If I am in periscope mode how do I know how far the target that I am locked on too is away from me

am I doing something wrong? Do I have to toggle auto targeting on or off?
if so where do i find it sorry for newbee questions maybe I do not yet know how to use the position keeper how do i call it up and what should I be looking for? I recall seeing but it would not adjust its range read out

[jimmbbo]

Originally Posted by johnlax

I am still having problems finding range of targets. If I am in periscope mode how do I know how far the target that I am locked on too is away from me am I doing something wrong? Do I have to toggle auto targeting on or off?

Originally Posted by johnlax

if so where do i find it sorry for newbee questions maybe I do not yet know how to use the position keeper how do i call it up and what should I be looking for? I recall seeing but it would not adjust its range read out

No worries!! This thread has a great group of dedicated commanders who really know the game and enjoy sharing their knowledge...

The autotargeting feature is activated in the OPTIONS/GAMEPLAY menu on career startup or when in home port by deactivating (UNchecking) the MANUAL TARGETING system... It is only available in port or when starting a career.

After doing that, when you center a ship in the periscope a triangle appears at the center of the periscope, and the ship type, range and speed are displayed on the POSITION KEEPER.

The triangle colors for the probability of a hit are

GREEN - Excellent
YELLOW - Good
RED - Bad


Lock the target in the periscope by pressing the red "S" key on the TORPEDO FIRE CONTROL panel. Pressing the "S" key again unlocks the target to allow the periscope to rotate to other targets.
To see the layout and approximate ranges of the targets, switch to the NAVIGATION MAP (F3). If the targets are RED, they will be visible on the periscope. Selecting a target symbol will indicate the type of ship and approximate speed (slow, medium or fast)
Cheers!