Observer Periscope depth

Fearless · 04-25-07, 04:57 PM

Is there a way that the Observer's Periscope can be raised 2 to 3 ft higher so it can actually be used for observing? So far in the Salmon and Sargo, that scope is not extended far enough.

I don't know about the other boats though.

Quillan · 04-25-07, 05:26 PM

Same length as the attack scope, as far as I know. The game differences are lower magnification (4x instead of 6x), can be elevated higher (you can look straight up with the observation scope, which is good for spotting planes; you can't go beyond roughly 30° with the attack scope), and the head is supposedly easier for the enemy to spot.

Fearless · 04-25-07, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Quillan

Same length as the attack scope, as far as I know. The game differences are lower magnification (4x instead of 6x), can be elevated higher (you can look straight up with the observation scope, which is good for spotting planes; you can't go beyond roughly 30° with the attack scope), and the head is supposedly easier for the enemy to spot.

Hmm!!, the attack scope cleared enough to see the horizon whilst the observe scope you can't :hmm:

Chock · 04-25-07, 05:33 PM

I usually take my sub up to 55 feet rather than the pre-ordained periscope depth, and sometimes higher than that, but beyond doing that, I think you are stuck with how it comes.

Fearless · 04-25-07, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Chock

I usually take my sub up to 55 feet rather than the pre-ordained periscope depth, and sometimes higher than that, but beyond doing that, I think you are stuck with how it comes.

Depends on which boat u have. The Sargo and Salmon sit a 54 feet P depth but as u said, we're stuck with it unless the P depth is modded.

d@rk51d3 · 04-25-07, 05:42 PM

Had that problem before patch 1.2, don't notice it anymore. Unless it is related to certain subs.......

jerryt · 04-26-07, 02:34 PM

Yep, Salmon class the Ob scope is useless unless you manually adjust the depth to 50 feet. Attack scope seems OK.

-Pv- · 04-26-07, 08:25 PM

On the subs I've tried the O scope is mounted lower on the tower than the Attack. The automatic pariscope depth is set to the higher Attack scope. I use the attack 95% of the time so doesn't bother me. I use the O scope when I want the better situational awareness of no magnification and I just raise the depth a couple feet for a short while. Changing depth to optimize the various attack procedures and adjust risk was common in US subs in the war.
-Pv-

Kataki · 04-26-07, 10:40 PM

May want to check out this thread: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=113285

Chrall helped me find a use for the observation periscope :P Still dont know how to raise it 2-3ft higher, but at least now there is a difference.

Fearless · 04-26-07, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Kataki

May want to check out this thread: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=113285

Chrall helped me find a use for the observation periscope :P Still dont know how to raise it 2-3ft higher, but at least now there is a difference.

Yes, I checked that thread but that's purely for the method of having 2 different scope graphics. The cure may well be to reduce the periscope depth setting by 2 to 3 ft for both the Salmon and Sargo

04-25-07, 04:57 PM	#1
Fearless Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1,047 Downloads: 340 Uploads: 1	Observer Periscope depth Is there a way that the Observer's Periscope can be raised 2 to 3 ft higher so it can actually be used for observing? So far in the Salmon and Sargo, that scope is not extended far enough. I don't know about the other boats though.

04-25-07, 05:26 PM	#2
Quillan Samurai Navy Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 579 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Same length as the attack scope, as far as I know. The game differences are lower magnification (4x instead of 6x), can be elevated higher (you can look straight up with the observation scope, which is good for spotting planes; you can't go beyond roughly 30° with the attack scope), and the head is supposedly easier for the enemy to spot. __________________ We, the unwilling, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much, for so long, with so little, that we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.

04-26-07, 02:34 PM	#7
jerryt Loader Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Queen Creek, AZ. USA Posts: 88 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Yep, Salmon class the Ob scope is useless unless you manually adjust the depth to 50 feet. Attack scope seems OK. __________________ JerryT

04-25-07, 05:33 PM	#4
Chock Sea Lord Join Date: May 2005 Location: Under a thermal layer in chilly Olde England Posts: 1,842 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I usually take my sub up to 55 feet rather than the pre-ordained periscope depth, and sometimes higher than that, but beyond doing that, I think you are stuck with how it comes.

04-25-07, 05:42 PM	#6
d@rk51d3 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,951 Downloads: 207 Uploads: 0	Had that problem before patch 1.2, don't notice it anymore. Unless it is related to certain subs.......

04-26-07, 08:25 PM	#8
-Pv- The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,434 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	On the subs I've tried the O scope is mounted lower on the tower than the Attack. The automatic pariscope depth is set to the higher Attack scope. I use the attack 95% of the time so doesn't bother me. I use the O scope when I want the better situational awareness of no magnification and I just raise the depth a couple feet for a short while. Changing depth to optimize the various attack procedures and adjust risk was common in US subs in the war. -Pv-

04-26-07, 10:40 PM	#9
Kataki Torpedoman Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 119 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	May want to check out this thread: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=113285 Chrall helped me find a use for the observation periscope :P Still dont know how to raise it 2-3ft higher, but at least now there is a difference.