need a bit help on figuring out true position under real navigation

[derstosstrupp]

I mean yeah, he’s just doing a sun line for latitude, that’s not full celestial though with multiple star fixes etc., that I have never seen done in the game. Also, I tried to do this with the sextant in TWOS and I could not figure out how to get an accurate reading down to the necessary minute of accuracy with all the bucking around of the boat

[vdr1981]

Originally Posted by derstosstrupp

I mean yeah, he’s just doing a sun line for latitude, that’s not full celestial though with multiple star fixes etc., that I have never seen done in the game. Also, I tried to do this with the sextant in TWOS and I could not figure out how to get an accurate reading down to the necessary minute of accuracy with all the bucking around of the boat

Well, something is better than nothing IMO. That been said I'm pretty much positive that Sizzle has confirmed what I said about star positions in SH5. I'll try to find the exact post...


Regarding your measurement problem, try to pause the game (backspace) when you align your sextant with the horizon. Than do the measurement. Real sextant double view could not be implemented in SH5 but the existing one could also do the job with mentioned "pause" trick.

[derstosstrupp]

Excellent suggestion I will try that! Thanks!

And yes I agree, something is certainly better than nothing.

[vdr1981]

Originally Posted by derstosstrupp

Excellent suggestion I will try that! Thanks!

And yes I agree, something is certainly better than nothing.

also one more tip, diving to deck awash depth will reduce boat movement...
Hopefully Sjizzle will jump in soon with few more useful tips...