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Old 07-30-07, 04:57 PM   #1
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Default 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...
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Old 07-30-07, 04:59 PM   #2
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You can use "pg up" and "pg down" keys to raise and lower the scope incrementally.
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Old 07-30-07, 05:00 PM   #3
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wow - answered in 10 second, cheers mate.

now - is it really worth it?

anyone?
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Old 07-30-07, 05:03 PM   #4
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Ctrl + Page up will extend it fully withough haveing to hold the page up key down.
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Old 07-30-07, 05:29 PM   #5
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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!
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Old 07-30-07, 05:33 PM   #6
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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 !!!
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Old 07-30-07, 07:57 PM   #7
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Thanks to all of you - will try this.

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