Newb need alittle help...

[DiscoPandaXXX]

1. This game has a brutal learning curve.

2. I love it!

 

Two games played...i fire alot of salvoes. I hit absolutely nothing. Whats the trick??

[comintogetu]

lead the target and make sure you are within your gun range.

 

enjoy

 

[DiscoPandaXXX]

Lead the target?

Where do i check ship stats, range etc?

 

(sorry if i come of as an utter tard...)

[Dai2]

Lead the target?

Where do i check ship stats, range etc?

 

(sorry if i come of as an utter tard...)

 

   Watch this then wtch the next one:

[SBS]

Lead the target?

Where do i check ship stats, range etc?

 

(sorry if i come of as an utter tard...)

 

No reason to worry. Everyone has to start somwhere 

 

Over in the right side when in port, there should be a collapsable menu with "Survivability", "Artillery" and so on. Under the artillery menu if you uncollaps it by pressing on it, you will be able to see the maximum range of your primary weapons. 

If you then hover the mouse over the weapons, you will get even more detailed stats.

[Darod_Khaan]

As for figuring out how much to lead the target:

Don´t fire a full salvo.

Fire a single shot and see where it lands compared to your target.

Adjust your aim accordingly.

Fire the rest of your guns.

Watch him buuuuuuurn!

[Renegade61]

(Just in case you don't already know...)

 

Tap left mouse button once....fires 1 (ranging) shot.

"                                " twice....fires a full salvo.

Hold down the mouse button.....fires guns singularly one after the other. (Ripple fire).

 

To check your gun range in battle - Go into zoom mode, hold down left "alt" key, aim at a clear horizon and move mous upwards until the reticle won't go any further. The numbers on the right hand side of the reticle is the max range of your guns.

(You can avoid using the "alt" key all the time by going to settings menu and then "controls". At the bottom is a check box which will keep all the ships health bars and ranges/shell travel time showing constantly.)

[DiscoPandaXXX]

Well...the ship im using zooms OUT when i try to zoom in. I MAY be using the wrong button.

 

[69thBuLLeT]

This is a good starter guide and should cover most of your questions:

 

http://forum.worldofwarships.eu/index.php?/topic/7352-captains-academy-gameplay-guides-and-tips-latest-040-he-vs-ap/

[DiscoPandaXXX]

Well guys...lemme just get this our of my system. So far...im loving the cummunity.

 

[freemywilly]

Well...the ship im using zooms OUT when i try to zoom in. I MAY be using the wrong button.

 

 

Pressing the ( left )shift-key changes zoomstate instantly. (zoom in , next press zoom out)

Pressing the left alt key gives you Information about distances (the enemies distance, your weapons actual firerange)

 

 

After a salvo i press the right mousekey asap, because looking at the target until the bullets hit or miss may cause running into the obstacles.

[OldJoe]

My advice - always use the same zoom level for aiming - this way you have always the same amount of target lead and just need to remember 3 rough values for BBs ~23 kts, CAs ~30 kts and DDs ~35 kts...

 

[DiscoPandaXXX]

So far....what i gather is that you gotta "guess" alittle. Its not just "target - fire - forget"?

 

[69thBuLLeT]

So far....what i gather is that you gotta "guess" alittle. Its not just "target - fire - forget"?

 

 

This game is all guesstimation. That's what sets an experienced gunfighter apart from a new one.

 

Also, make sure that the ship you're firing at is targeted. (Has the white marker over it) You can change your target with the X button. This affects your shots greatly.

[YukiEiriKun]

Umm.. Isn't there a big circle around your ship that tells the gun range?

 

If target within -> shoot.

If target outside -> don't shoot. (unless target heading towards and you know he'll be within the range when your shots land)

 

But I might be wrong.

[Adrian1914]

I would advise you to watch this dude's video, he explains and shows the basics of aiming. The video is from a series - Captain's academy, I suggest you watch the rest of the videos. Some things he says you may probably know but still, you can learn something! 

 

 

[Coenraad]

Welcome, there is a newcommer section on the forum for all things you would like to know in battle.

I suggest you take a look there

[Earl_Grey]

First thing you do every game, hold Alt then press Enter (on numpad) let go of Alt then press Enter again, it will show you range information and HP etc. You can check Torp range (or any range) by selecting the torp and aiming off into the distance, once it's red it's out of range, if you slowly move it forward and back you will see the exact range of your weapons.

[_Saracen_]

Yeah you guess where the target will be based on their distance, angle and speed. So while you might get used to shooting ahead of the target, always look at the angle the target is heading in as well. Watch those videos posted above. 

[DiscoPandaXXX]

Also....Jingles...is that the dude from zero punctuation? Sonds like a happy version of that dude.

 

[Unintentional_submarine]

First thing you do every game, hold Alt then press Enter (on numpad) let go of Alt then press Enter again, it will show you range information and HP etc.

 

No need. Just go into the Settings and go to the Controls tab and enable the 'Alternative UI' or something like that.

 

I also suggest enabling the team panels.

[YukiEiriKun]

There is also an easier way to check the maximum distance of your torpedoes (and guns).

 

Just hold CTRL and hover your mouse pointer over the icon.

[Earl_Grey]

 

No need. Just go into the Settings and go to the Controls tab and enable the 'Alternative UI' or something like that.

 

I also suggest enabling the team panels.

 

Ohhh I didn't know that's what they called it, good to know, I will switch that on then. Thanks.

[Smi2k]

1. This game has a brutal learning curve.

2. I love it!

 

Two games played...i fire alot of salvoes. I hit absolutely nothing. Whats the trick??

 

Leading the target at first needs some practice, but once you got that, its more about "trusting your guts" if you are not the type to fire an aiming shot (wich i well...never do ). Its just about having the right sights if the enemy is going slow, stands, moving at max speed and so on but all that comes with playing experience. If you feel more comfortable, always use the "Rangefinding Shot" especially on BBs  where a missed salvo can be really painfull.

 

Your maximum gun range, can as already stated be seen in Port but also, when in Battle and you are not sure if the Target is in / out or moving into / out of your maximum firing range, take a quick look at your minimap! See that white....Cut-Circle? (sorry, dunno the english term, maybe a fellow english speaking mate can help me out here ^^) thats your maximum Range (same goes for Torpedoes)

[GrumpyWorm]

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