Deck gun aiming point?

09-06-05, 03:14 PM

Seems I waste a lot of ammo shooting at engine rooms and targets that go BOOM, because I like the secondaries, but should I be conentrating on the waterline as perscribed by the community manual? And does it work?

Fishmachine · 09-06-05, 04:08 PM

I always aim below the waterline, into areas where fuel bunkers are supposed to be. It's the quickest way to sink a ship. With a succesful shot it will break in half and explode. Engine room is always close to the fuel bunker, so it's also natural target.
Also, hitting below waterline causes fastests flooding so it's the best even if you don't hit fuel bunkers.
Hitting cargo can cause some spectacular fires, but no serious damage to the ship. Aiming at the command posts can at least slow down ship, but I see no point if it's in range of accurate fire.

Sawdust · 09-06-05, 04:36 PM

There was no "All of the Above" answer! :P

But, I think that aiming for the waterline seems to work best. I also had good luck once or twice by shooting the smokestack of cargo ship. (I like to think that the smoke stack fell into the engine and caused an explosion, but it may've been a coincidence.)

zombiewolf · 09-06-05, 06:07 PM

:|\ I like to get the command personnel wasted :rotfl:

Detritus · 09-06-05, 06:28 PM

Below the waterline, mostly. If I'm finishing off a ship, I start by bombarding the spot where the torpedo hit. It's already severely damaged and little more often does the trick, especially with tankers. Actually, I start by getting rid off the gun stations first

While at it, I usually fire at the cargo couple of times to see if it'd blow up. It does work, shooting at the deck cargo, though not always . I just finished off a C2 with a five shots from 105mm after hitting the rear of the ship with torp. Nice.

SmokinTep · 09-07-05, 05:40 AM

Depends on the year. If before they become armed, I will aim for the waterline. If they are armed, I will try and take long shots at the gun emplacement first.

HundertzehnGustav · 09-07-05, 05:45 AM

1st priority
GUNS, if the cargo has one. takes 2-10 shots to get them Fubar.
2nd Priority
Waterline
3dr priority
Misc stuff on deck, for fun

Alyebard · 09-07-05, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HundertzehnGustav

1st priority
GUNS, if the cargo has one. takes 2-10 shots to get them Fubar.
2nd Priority
Waterline
3dr priority
Misc stuff on deck, for fun

Yes, IMHO is the best way

Dowly · 09-07-05, 07:57 AM

I usually aim for waterline, in the bow if possible. I like to think that the flooding is heavier if I shoot hole in the bow as the ship is moving on 5+ knots. DonÂ´t know if it`s modelled in game, tho.

I also like to blow up the smokestack and everything on deck.

silent_otto · 09-07-05, 08:17 AM

My guess is that if the compartments are modelled in the ships (as they seem to be, since we all know how long it takes sometimes for them to sink) then you should be firing all along the waterline, so as to flood all the different compartments, shouldn't you?

09-07-05, 09:36 AM

re: different compartments... good idea...

but also a BIG & unrepariable hole in one compartment would be just as nice.

Anyways, tried out the waterline technique with AWESOME results - thanks all!

U-104 · 09-07-05, 11:45 AM

No one is firing at the masts?

09-07-05, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sawdust

There was no "All of the Above" answer! :P

Nor was there "None of the above". I let the crew do the shooting, and let them aim where they will. The results are a lot wilder that way.

ICBM · 09-07-05, 12:26 PM

Now we are on topic, what does shooting at the bridge exactly do?
Will the ship become unsteerable or something?

And btw, I presume the people here talking about destroying the gun platforms are not using RuB? In Rub a few shells will really ruin your day, you cannot dive deep and are likely to be crushed when even trying to...

Smoker59er · 09-07-05, 12:53 PM

interesting question...
I first shoot at the command deck and then shoot below the water line. My thought is to stop them from calling for help. Not sure if this is modled in the game or not, but better safe than sorry.

Smoker59er

View Poll Results: Where do you (or assigned gunners) shoot at ?
Waterline as perscribed	60	72.29%
Engine room area	4	4.82%
Fuel & Oil storage	7	8.43%
Command areas	4	4.82%
Masts	0	0%
Cargo, oil drums, crates, etc... in hopes of fire	8	9.64%
Voters: 83. You may not vote on this poll

09-06-05, 03:14 PM	#1
von Buelow Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Deck gun aiming point? Seems I waste a lot of ammo shooting at engine rooms and targets that go BOOM, because I like the secondaries, but should I be conentrating on the waterline as perscribed by the community manual? And does it work?

09-06-05, 04:08 PM	#2
Fishmachine Bosun Join Date: May 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 68 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	I always aim below the waterline, into areas where fuel bunkers are supposed to be. It's the quickest way to sink a ship. With a succesful shot it will break in half and explode. Engine room is always close to the fuel bunker, so it's also natural target. Also, hitting below waterline causes fastests flooding so it's the best even if you don't hit fuel bunkers. Hitting cargo can cause some spectacular fires, but no serious damage to the ship. Aiming at the command posts can at least slow down ship, but I see no point if it's in range of accurate fire. __________________ Kill'em all! With a coilgun of course.

09-06-05, 04:36 PM	#3
Sawdust Planesman Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Quadrant DB22 Posts: 198 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There was no "All of the Above" answer! :P But, I think that aiming for the waterline seems to work best. I also had good luck once or twice by shooting the smokestack of cargo ship. (I like to think that the smoke stack fell into the engine and caused an explosion, but it may've been a coincidence.) __________________ .-. --- ..- --. .... ... . .- ... .- .... . .- -..

09-06-05, 06:07 PM	#4
zombiewolf 中国水兵 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 270 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	:\|\ I like to get the command personnel wasted :rotfl: __________________

09-06-05, 06:28 PM	#5
Detritus Navy Dude Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 177 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	Below the waterline, mostly. If I'm finishing off a ship, I start by bombarding the spot where the torpedo hit. It's already severely damaged and little more often does the trick, especially with tankers. Actually, I start by getting rid off the gun stations first While at it, I usually fire at the cargo couple of times to see if it'd blow up. It does work, shooting at the deck cargo, though not always . I just finished off a C2 with a five shots from 105mm after hitting the rear of the ship with torp. Nice.

09-07-05, 05:40 AM	#6
SmokinTep Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Suffolk, Virginia Posts: 1,027 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Depends on the year. If before they become armed, I will aim for the waterline. If they are armed, I will try and take long shots at the gun emplacement first.

09-07-05, 05:45 AM	#7
HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	1st priority GUNS, if the cargo has one. takes 2-10 shots to get them Fubar. 2nd Priority Waterline 3dr priority Misc stuff on deck, for fun __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm

09-07-05, 07:57 AM	#9
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I usually aim for waterline, in the bow if possible. I like to think that the flooding is heavier if I shoot hole in the bow as the ship is moving on 5+ knots. DonÂ´t know if it`s modelled in game, tho. I also like to blow up the smokestack and everything on deck.

09-07-05, 08:17 AM	#10
silent_otto Seaman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Galiza - BF 79 Posts: 33 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My guess is that if the compartments are modelled in the ships (as they seem to be, since we all know how long it takes sometimes for them to sink) then you should be firing all along the waterline, so as to flood all the different compartments, shouldn't you?

09-07-05, 09:36 AM	#11
von Buelow Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	re: different compartments... good idea... but also a BIG & unrepariable hole in one compartment would be just as nice. Anyways, tried out the waterline technique with AWESOME results - thanks all!

09-07-05, 11:45 AM	#12
U-104 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: United States Posts: 797 Downloads: 187 Uploads: 0	No one is firing at the masts? __________________ My heart is steadfast, O God. I will sing and make music with all my soul. Ps. 108:1 Survival of the fittest does not explain arrival of the fittest. we live in a single spoken sentence.. "God said, let there be"

09-07-05, 12:26 PM	#14
ICBM Navy Dude Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Holland. Posts: 175 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Now we are on topic, what does shooting at the bridge exactly do? Will the ship become unsteerable or something? And btw, I presume the people here talking about destroying the gun platforms are not using RuB? In Rub a few shells will really ruin your day, you cannot dive deep and are likely to be crushed when even trying to... __________________

09-07-05, 12:53 PM	#15
Smoker59er Watch Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: California Posts: 18 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	interesting question... I first shoot at the command deck and then shoot below the water line. My thought is to stop them from calling for help. Not sure if this is modled in the game or not, but better safe than sorry. Smoker59er __________________ Consensus is the abdication of command View my SHIII Movie \"The last Entry And a Short SHIV DFIlm\" at: http://hosted.filefront.com/Smoker59er lower qly at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbAau-Ee9ZQ