Louie the Toad Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 By horizon, I mean that farthest point on a LARGE map where you can see a unit in the distance without having to scroll the map. Is this the same for BO and BB ? I LOVE large maps but I HATE it when you can shoot over the map horizon but cant see that far unless you scroll. Bending the aim but not the light.... Toad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaTyR Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 See the hotkeys, it can be set. Unlimited (or sumfink) is also an option. [edited to see how st00pid I am] [ February 18, 2003, 09:11 PM: Message edited by: SaTyR ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 SaTyR, I may be mistaken, but I don't think that's what Louie is talking about. Louie, if I understand you correctly, I had the same problem when I started using BB, but it went away when I started using a higher resolution on my monitor. Unless you have a particularly compelling reason not to use a higher rez, you might give it a try. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie the Toad Posted February 20, 2003 Author Share Posted February 20, 2003 Michael, I am at the max setting of 1024x768 if that is what you mean. Willing to experiment... Toad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Hmm. That's the same setting that I have. What size monitor do you have? Mine's 17". Here is something to test: If you use Shift-A to up-angle the camera, can you see out to the horizon then? That would happen for me when I was set at 800X600, but of course it is a hassle to have to do that every time you change views. That's why I was pleased to find that increasing the rez on my set did away with the problem. Louie, I hope we can work something out here. I know how annoying the problem you describe here can be. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie the Toad Posted February 22, 2003 Author Share Posted February 22, 2003 Michael, Just to be sure what we are talking about: In BO Map is very long and very wide At levels 1,2,3,4 My monitor does not show the full distance my units can see. So when I use the LOS tool it will stretch into the distance, past what can be seen by the monitor UNLESS I scroll forward. So if I target an enemy unit and move up and select it, then turn around to look back at my unit, it has disappeared (below the horizon). Level 7 or 8 works ok for seeing the full distance but then you have a tiny board game. The downside of all of this is that in a turn, I can't see, using levels 1,2,3,4, what I should be able to see. So then I must switch to level 7 or 8 or scroll back and forth to find out who my units are shooting at or who is shooting at them. I will try your view up 'A' suggestion. "Hand me the binoculars".. Toad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 Originally posted by Louie the Toad: Just to be sure what we are talking about: In BO Map is very long and very wide At levels 1,2,3,4 My monitor does not show the full distance my units can see. So when I use the LOS tool it will stretch into the distance, past what can be seen by the monitor UNLESS I scroll forward.That's what I thought you meant. I'm still puzzled why this is happening at the rez you mention. What size is your monitor? Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie the Toad Posted February 23, 2003 Author Share Posted February 23, 2003 I tried the shift A . Sighting was no further. Monitor is 11" across. I also observed this: At level 3, selected my unit. Ran los to enemy position while looking backward at my position. My unit and terrain disappeard as if going below a horizon in the real world. In the game, looking back along the los line, although I could not see my unit, the los now appeared to come from that part of the screen that has the ambient horizon in the distance. Also I could see my movement order word 'hunt' hanging in the air in the place where the end of the los tool disappeared in the distance. The game has high hills, but I think that would help in seeing further, not hinder. By the way, I appreciate you interest in my problem. Nearsighted.... Toad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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