Targeting realism

[RawRecruit]

I also use the WO when surfaced. I know he computes the solutions very quickly, but from my reading I get the impression that the WO would be taking constant readings, bearings, etc, so I just imagine that he is doing this and is simply telling me what the current data is when I ask him.

[Finback]

Originally Posted by RawRecruit

I also use the WO when surfaced. I know he computes the solutions very quickly, but from my reading I get the impression that the WO would be taking constant readings, bearings, etc, so I just imagine that he is doing this and is simply telling me what the current data is when I ask him.

This is the way I do it too. Early war when doing surface attacks (which are fairly easy if you're patient) I let the WO do the attck while I watch escorts and con the boat. I also let him id ships because--well--I'm basically lazy and find flipping through the book to do it manually.

Now a little bragging: I'm a better shot than my WO .

Cheers!!!

[DrMilton]

It would be nice if you could select exactly how much help your WE will give you. Instead of write him off or having him do all the work, you could have him determine only one or two things (ID, AOB etc.) and leave the rest to you. I am pretty sure that uboat commanders had something to do with the targeting process and not only when submerged.

[RawRecruit]

From all the reading I've done, whilst on the surface the Kaleun merely picks targets, which is what you do through the UZO. Of course, some grogs may pop up and say otherwise, but that's certainly the impression I get....

[Abd_von_Mumit]

I don't use WO assistance and for many GWX patrols I haven't even manned the WO station. But recently I discovered a wonderfull feature: WO is the guy who's going to tell you "We're under attack", "We've been spotted" and for a few recent patrols when in combat area I place my navigator guy in the WO station just for hearing these reports. I don't like being shot at and not even know about it (happened to me earlier). I think that should be definitely reported by the watchman, but I have to take it as it is...

EDIT: I think it's also WO who tells you "A destroyer in attack run!", as I've met this report only after I started manning his station. Never even knew before about it's existance.