Fog

BIGD101 · 05-15-10, 03:35 AM

Bah! Had a sweet 3 ship convoy come my way, 2 destroyers and 3 merchs. Problem is i have to be right next to them and i mean RIGHT next to them to get a look at them let alone lock on.

Anyone have any tips for situation?

Chubster · 05-15-10, 04:11 AM

Sonar attack is the way to go and this is the way to do it... Dick O'Kane Sonar Only Video

Download link can be found here.http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=146795

Looks daunting at first but its easy enough when you get the hang of it....and very satisfying when you hear the fish explode and you havent even seen the target

Admiral8Q · 05-15-10, 05:18 AM

I'm jealous that you have fog. I'm stuck with clear weather, oi. Sunk a merchie though

BIGD101 · 05-15-10, 10:19 AM

Checked out that video, jesus! I've been playing with auto targeting on so watching that video introduced me to a whole new world of hurt! Think I might watch a manual target video for dummies!

Chubster · 05-15-10, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BIGD101

Checked out that video, jesus! I've been playing with auto targeting on so watching that video introduced me to a whole new world of hurt! Think I might watch a manual target video for dummies!

LOL

Check out the Dick OKane manual targeting vid from Rockin Robins. It really is very good and easy to follow. Get it all right and you hardly ever miss.

BIGD101 · 05-15-10, 12:16 PM

Ok so I gave the Tutorial mission a go and it seems like i have cracked it. I do however have a problem with getting a good reading of speed! I know I have to mark the ship then time it for say 3 mins then mark again, but its the working out how to take that distance information and come to a speed reading I don't understand. There must be a solution right? Like 1 min timed and 1k travelled = ??? etc

Any help would be ace!

BillBam · 05-15-10, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGD101

Ok so I gave the Tutorial mission a go and it seems like i have cracked it. I do however have a problem with getting a good reading of speed! I know I have to mark the ship then time it for say 3 mins then mark again, but its the working out how to take that distance information and come to a speed reading I don't understand. There must be a solution right? Like 1 min timed and 1k travelled = ??? etc

Any help would be ace!

Take your 3 min distance and divide by 100 or just drop the last two digits...900 yrds is 9 knots

BIGD101 · 05-15-10, 12:35 PM

Damn, think I'm on Meters. Might have to switch it back to the Yards then!

Cheers

BillBam · 05-15-10, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGD101

Damn, think I'm on Meters. Might have to switch it back to the Yards then!

Cheers

With meters it is the same procedure just time it for 3 min 15 seconds.

Chubster · 05-15-10, 01:30 PM

And if you have or install a nomograph then you dont even have to wait an agonising long three minutes

BillBam · 05-15-10, 01:35 PM

Just remember the shorter the distance the greater the chance for error.

Admiral8Q · 05-15-10, 02:19 PM

When all else fails, use the deck gun

Even a 3" gun can sink a merch if you fire at the right spot

Admiral8Q · 05-15-10, 03:11 PM

You complain about fog, I complain when the water is like a piece of glass, see.

I guess we need a distraction like this:

magic452 · 05-16-10, 01:28 AM

I don't know about that distraction, I tried it and the wife raised hell.
Looks like I'll have to settle for fog.

Magic

05-15-10, 03:35 AM	#1
BIGD101 Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 27 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Fog Bah! Had a sweet 3 ship convoy come my way, 2 destroyers and 3 merchs. Problem is i have to be right next to them and i mean RIGHT next to them to get a look at them let alone lock on. Anyone have any tips for situation?

05-15-10, 05:18 AM	#3
Admiral8Q Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Posts: 1,080 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	I'm jealous that you have fog. I'm stuck with clear weather, oi. Sunk a merchie though __________________

05-15-10, 02:19 PM	#12
Admiral8Q Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Posts: 1,080 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	When all else fails, use the deck gun Even a 3" gun can sink a merch if you fire at the right spot __________________

05-15-10, 03:11 PM	#13
Admiral8Q Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Posts: 1,080 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	You complain about fog, I complain when the water is like a piece of glass, see. I guess we need a distraction like this: __________________

05-16-10, 01:28 AM	#14
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I don't know about that distraction, I tried it and the wife raised hell. Looks like I'll have to settle for fog. Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

05-15-10, 04:11 AM	#2
Chubster Beach Leaf Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 287 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	Sonar attack is the way to go and this is the way to do it... Dick O'Kane Sonar Only Video Download link can be found here.http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=146795 Looks daunting at first but its easy enough when you get the hang of it....and very satisfying when you hear the fish explode and you havent even seen the target

05-15-10, 10:19 AM	#4
BIGD101 Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 27 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Checked out that video, jesus! I've been playing with auto targeting on so watching that video introduced me to a whole new world of hurt! Think I might watch a manual target video for dummies!

05-15-10, 12:16 PM	#6
BIGD101 Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 27 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Ok so I gave the Tutorial mission a go and it seems like i have cracked it. I do however have a problem with getting a good reading of speed! I know I have to mark the ship then time it for say 3 mins then mark again, but its the working out how to take that distance information and come to a speed reading I don't understand. There must be a solution right? Like 1 min timed and 1k travelled = ??? etc Any help would be ace!

05-15-10, 12:35 PM	#8
BIGD101 Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 27 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Damn, think I'm on Meters. Might have to switch it back to the Yards then! Cheers

05-15-10, 01:30 PM	#10
Chubster Beach Leaf Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 287 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	And if you have or install a nomograph then you dont even have to wait an agonising long three minutes

05-15-10, 01:35 PM	#11
BillBam Watch Officer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Yuba/Sutter, CA Posts: 347 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Just remember the shorter the distance the greater the chance for error.