Periscope control?

vanish · 07-30-07, 04:57 PM

I've checked the FAQ and can't track down an answer to this.

Is the persiscope control 'full up' or 'full down' or can it be controlled incrementally (as in sh3)?

... also ... if the scope can be moved incrementally does anyone know if this makes a difference to chance of detection?

note ... I've been dropping the boat a few feet to compensate for the 'high out of the water scope' thing - but I may just be wasting my time.

thanks for any help here...

Seaman_Hornsby · 07-30-07, 04:59 PM

You can use "pg up" and "pg down" keys to raise and lower the scope incrementally.

vanish · 07-30-07, 05:00 PM

wow - answered in 10 second, cheers mate.

now - is it really worth it?

anyone?

SteamWake · 07-30-07, 05:03 PM

Ctrl + Page up will extend it fully withough haveing to hold the page up key down.

Seaman_Hornsby · 07-30-07, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vanish

wow - answered in 10 second, cheers mate.

now - is it really worth it?

anyone?

Fast service with a smile!

As for the second question, I always use the up/down controls to save time and reduce periscope exposure. Instead of waiting for the scope to go all the way down and all the way back up again, lower it just below the surface, then you only have to raise it a bit for another look. Works for me, anyway.

And yes, running around with a couple feet of scope sticking out of the water will get you spotted. I just got bombed yesterday at periscope depth because of that!

SteamWake · 07-30-07, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seaman_Hornsby

Quote:

Originally Posted by vanish

wow - answered in 10 second, cheers mate.

now - is it really worth it?

anyone?

Fast service with a smile!

As for the second question, I always use the up/down controls to save time and reduce periscope exposure. Instead of waiting for the scope to go all the way down and all the way back up again, lower it just below the surface, then you only have to raise it a bit for another look. Works for me, anyway.

And yes, running around with a couple feet of scope sticking out of the water will get you spotted. I just got bombed yesterday at periscope depth because of that!

Yup this was fixed in 1.3 ty dev's !!!

vanish · 07-30-07, 07:57 PM

Thanks to all of you - will try this.

van

Frederf · 07-30-07, 09:36 PM

Delete and Insert for the observation periscope (Ctrl+ for "all the way" one touches)

tater · 07-30-07, 09:37 PM

Wow, I hadn't seen a bombing yet at PD. Cool.

tater

Seaman_Hornsby · 07-31-07, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tater

Wow, I hadn't seen a bombing yet at PD. Cool.

tater

I thought it was a nice touch. Especially since they missed me!

UnSalted · 07-31-07, 10:42 AM

I've been bombed at PD when trying to chase a crippled ship during daylight. I was afraid to come up because I had been on the surface chasing them when aircraft showed up which is why I dove in the first place. I'd assume the pilots can spot the wake from a raised scope the same as ships can. Bombing might even be easier since we sure can't maneuver very quickly when submerged.

Probably like hunting rabbits with bad legs.

FIREWALL · 07-31-07, 11:51 AM

A small warning to all. At PD on a clear day and no wind you stand out like a hooker at a church social.

Take a look in external cam from planes perspective. Iv'e been bombed with scope down after hitting a merchant with torp and plane comeing in at me.

07-30-07, 04:57 PM	#1
vanish Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Periscope control? I've checked the FAQ and can't track down an answer to this. Is the persiscope control 'full up' or 'full down' or can it be controlled incrementally (as in sh3)? ... also ... if the scope can be moved incrementally does anyone know if this makes a difference to chance of detection? note ... I've been dropping the boat a few feet to compensate for the 'high out of the water scope' thing - but I may just be wasting my time. thanks for any help here...

07-30-07, 05:00 PM	#3
vanish Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	wow - answered in 10 second, cheers mate. now - is it really worth it? anyone? __________________ _______________________________________ ...I do this because I'm phobic about subs..

07-30-07, 07:57 PM	#7
vanish Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks to all of you - will try this. van __________________ _______________________________________ ...I do this because I'm phobic about subs..

07-31-07, 11:51 AM	#12
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	A small warning to all. At PD on a clear day and no wind you stand out like a hooker at a church social. Take a look in external cam from planes perspective. Iv'e been bombed with scope down after hitting a merchant with torp and plane comeing in at me. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

07-30-07, 04:59 PM	#2
Seaman_Hornsby Engineer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 203 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 0	You can use "pg up" and "pg down" keys to raise and lower the scope incrementally.

07-30-07, 05:03 PM	#4
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Ctrl + Page up will extend it fully withough haveing to hold the page up key down.

07-30-07, 09:36 PM	#8
Frederf Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 665 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 1	Delete and Insert for the observation periscope (Ctrl+ for "all the way" one touches)

07-30-07, 09:37 PM	#9
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	Wow, I hadn't seen a bombing yet at PD. Cool. tater

07-31-07, 10:42 AM	#11
UnSalted Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 130 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've been bombed at PD when trying to chase a crippled ship during daylight. I was afraid to come up because I had been on the surface chasing them when aircraft showed up which is why I dove in the first place. I'd assume the pilots can spot the wake from a raised scope the same as ships can. Bombing might even be easier since we sure can't maneuver very quickly when submerged. Probably like hunting rabbits with bad legs.