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valuable in the daytime too.
However, due to the better clarity of the normal optics, I suggest switching to the daysight to actually take the
shot (particulary since this will also show you if there's any smoke in the way for laser obscuration, and
especially while learning the game, it's easier to visually ID vehicles in the daysight than the TIS)
The best way to spot targets, though, IMO, is to have two good players in the same tank :> That way you can
have two sets of eyeballs looking in different directions at once, who don't have the trouble of spotting hull-down
vehicles that the AI does.
Mekhazzio - 10/2000 Shrapnel Games Forum
Answer 2:
1. The map : Learn how to read those coordinates when your guys call out contacts. Then it just takes a quick
look at the map to see where they are talking about. Keep in mind that the enemy icons on the map are based
on the most recent radio reports, so depending on the last update the enemy may or may not be where they
show up on the map.
2. Make good use of that "leaders recon" function during planning (i.e. hit F1 from the LOS map to go to 3d
view). It helps me a lot to actually see the terrain in planning, so that when I am in the game I can know about
where I am without having to check the map. Identify key landmarks in the 3d view before you start and use
them to orient yourself while you're driving along in the action phase.
3. In your planning, make sure your individual units don't have to cover huge fields of fire. Having to concentrate
on a smaller field will help you keep your SA as well.
Spiff - 10/2000 Shrapnel Games Forum
About SA:
1. SA-problems aren't necessarily due to the graphics. A hull-down, camo'd tank in front of a treeline at 2
kilometers is not going to be easy to spot no matter what fancy resolution and image filters are run on it. As you
guessed, getting used to it is the big trick, and that's practice, practice, practice.
2. Use the map religiously, and use reference points to help get you in the feel for which way is which as you
travel around. As much focus as the gunnery gets, I firmly believe that commanding can be more difficult (and
has a larger effect on the mission)
Mekhazzio - 11/2000 Shrapnel Games Forum
>I haven't yet seen any reason to man the TC's position. I assume that I'm >supposed to be able to find
targets from that post, but I actually just end up >using the gunners position with the thermal view all of
the time. Can the >binoculars do a better job than the gunners thermal scope at locating enemys?
Answer:
Yes and no.
No because, obviously, the thermal view is a LOT better, literally making targets leap out at you. However, the
binos have some advantages:
_ Higher perspective than the GPS, so you can peek over a hill while keeping your tank almost 100% safe from
enemy fire.