Attack periscope VS observation periscope

teg916 · 08-23-09, 09:25 PM

So I was doing some reading and come to find out, the observation periscope is actually a different periscope than the attack periscope.

Can someone tell me, are there any advantages of using 1 over the other? Obviously I have to use the attack periscope for targeting, but is one easier for enemy ships to spot or something? Or is it just a matter of preference?

I did notice the attack periscope has more zoom.

Task Force · 08-23-09, 09:26 PM

I doubt which you use matters in the game...

ReallyDedPoet · 08-23-09, 09:29 PM

From an earlier thread:

This link

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YukonJack_AK · 08-24-09, 01:28 AM

As far is actual in-game action is concerned... the attack scope has the higher zoom levels which makes targeting at long range easier (obviously), but the observation scope can be swung around so you can scan the sky above you for planes before surfacing (I do that all the time) and the 1x Zoom is perfect for targeting in really crappy weather or at night.

BTW - That was some really neat historical insight from Hitman... I didn't know all that. Cool

Sailor Steve · 08-24-09, 02:16 PM

Real-Life: As RDP's link to Hitman's post points out, they actually had the same zoom levels. The attack scope's head was smaller, which made it harder to spot but also meant that it let in less light, so was useless at night. The Obersvation scope was better at night, but still not as good as a surface attack when it was really dark. As mentioned, the O-scope also cranked up almost 90 degrees to aid looking for planes before surfacing.

But the Observation scope's main advantage was location. The Attack scope was in the conning tower and had a powered rotating mechanism. The O-scope was in the control room where the captain could put it up now instead of having to climb up into the tower.

Of course that means nothing when you can press the 'F3' or 'O' button on a keyboard. To get a feel for what it really entails, don't use the keys, but use the mouse to actually make all the moves when you use the Attack Scope. Then you will see what the Observation Scope is really for.

08-23-09, 09:25 PM	#1
teg916 Watch Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California Posts: 27 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Attack periscope VS observation periscope So I was doing some reading and come to find out, the observation periscope is actually a different periscope than the attack periscope. Can someone tell me, are there any advantages of using 1 over the other? Obviously I have to use the attack periscope for targeting, but is one easier for enemy ships to spot or something? Or is it just a matter of preference? I did notice the attack periscope has more zoom.

08-23-09, 09:26 PM	#2
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I doubt which you use matters in the game... __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

08-23-09, 09:29 PM	#3
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,884 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	From an earlier thread: This link By the way, welcome to SUBSIM __________________ Back in the Day

08-24-09, 01:28 AM	#4
YukonJack_AK Soundman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Frozen North Posts: 146 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	As far is actual in-game action is concerned... the attack scope has the higher zoom levels which makes targeting at long range easier (obviously), but the observation scope can be swung around so you can scan the sky above you for planes before surfacing (I do that all the time) and the 1x Zoom is perfect for targeting in really crappy weather or at night. BTW - That was some really neat historical insight from Hitman... I didn't know all that. Cool __________________ GWX3.0 - SH3Commander - Thomsen's Sounds Pack - Manos Env Pro - Hitman's Optics - RB's UBoat Flags - Waterstream & Exhaust CombiMOD - Torpedo Damage Final - DiD AMD Phenom II x6, 16GB DDR3, 2x NVidia GTX460 1GB, WIN7 64bit

08-24-09, 02:16 PM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Real-Life: As RDP's link to Hitman's post points out, they actually had the same zoom levels. The attack scope's head was smaller, which made it harder to spot but also meant that it let in less light, so was useless at night. The Obersvation scope was better at night, but still not as good as a surface attack when it was really dark. As mentioned, the O-scope also cranked up almost 90 degrees to aid looking for planes before surfacing. But the Observation scope's main advantage was location. The Attack scope was in the conning tower and had a powered rotating mechanism. The O-scope was in the control room where the captain could put it up now instead of having to climb up into the tower. Of course that means nothing when you can press the 'F3' or 'O' button on a keyboard. To get a feel for what it really entails, don't use the keys, but use the mouse to actually make all the moves when you use the Attack Scope. Then you will see what the Observation Scope is really for. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo