hoggydog Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I would be surprised if this hasn't been asked before but alas i could find no trace during a search. I understand the reasoning behind using the arrow keys to represent the awkward nature of manual traverse/elevation controls. In most cases this is for secondary weapon systems but a number of vehicles like Warrior and Scimitar seem unfairly hamstrung by this method of control. Especially when compared to the BTR series which has seemed to escape this fate (not sure why). Can someone shed some light of this discrepancy in manual turret controls? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngel Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 speed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted October 22, 2019 Members Share Posted October 22, 2019 The BTR and BRDM turrets are particularly lightweight, and the handcrank gear transmission ratio is particularly convenient. We felt it was justified to give them that advantage, if nothing else. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) Scimitar and Scorpion are two person turrets with bigger guns, radios, stowage in the bustles and a fair bit of armour (relatively speaking), etc. so I wouldn't be surprised that they are heavier than the BRDM / BTR turrets. I'd assume Warrior is a similar case. Certainly when I was on CRV(T) in the late 80's during exchange they had manual traverse (albeit with a two speed - course / fine gearbox). From memory this is modelled by using the mouse for "course" (pointing to the left / right of screen) and keyboard mashing for "fine" - but I maybe thinking of a different vehicle (or it may only apply to Warrior). Edited October 24, 2019 by Gibsonm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggydog Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 That all makes sense 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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