arrow in scope view?

gonzosts · 04-11-06, 05:13 PM

what does the arrow in the scope mean when i have a target in my crosshears. sometimes it is yellow and sometimes it is green. I'm new to this game.

thnks

Sawdust · 04-11-06, 08:08 PM

The color of the arrow represents how optimal the angle is for the torpedo to follow. You'll get a green arrow when the torpedo only has to turn 5Â° or less (to either side of its original direction) to hit the target. Yellow is less optimal (I forget exactly what angles) and red is just plain bad.

It turns out that torpedoes can't turn in any old direction, so it is best to aim by maneuvering your U-boat to get the green arrow.

If you fire with a less optimal condition, the torpedo will be more likely to fail (either by being a dud or by veering off-course, I'm not sure which).

04-11-06, 05:13 PM	#1
gonzosts Watch Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 18 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	arrow in scope view? what does the arrow in the scope mean when i have a target in my crosshears. sometimes it is yellow and sometimes it is green. I'm new to this game. thnks __________________ Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of all who Threaten it. Zero bubble

04-11-06, 08:08 PM	#2
Sawdust Planesman Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Quadrant DB22 Posts: 198 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The color of the arrow represents how optimal the angle is for the torpedo to follow. You'll get a green arrow when the torpedo only has to turn 5Â° or less (to either side of its original direction) to hit the target. Yellow is less optimal (I forget exactly what angles) and red is just plain bad. It turns out that torpedoes can't turn in any old direction, so it is best to aim by maneuvering your U-boat to get the green arrow. If you fire with a less optimal condition, the torpedo will be more likely to fail (either by being a dud or by veering off-course, I'm not sure which). __________________ .-. --- ..- --. .... ... . .- ... .- .... . .- -..