defguns

"Squat" <Squat RemoveThis @yeahright.com> wrote in
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> OK,
> Here is a question. on one of the pacific maps, there are defensive
> guns that you can use to blast ship that happen to be in view.
> However, once inside one of those, Someone was able to spot (Sniper
> maybe?) targets and my view in the gun changed to some sort of
> artillery view. Completely baffled me and irritated the guys spotting
> cause I was clueless and couldn't hit a damn thing.
>
> Anyone know how that works??
> TIA.

I don't remember it enough to be able describe it well enough.

If you google "bf1942 artillery", you'll find lots of help.

Here's one guide..

http://www.battlefield1942.co.uk/guide_artillery.shtml

Squat wrote:

> Here is a question. on one of the pacific maps, there are defensive guns
> that you can use to blast ship that happen to be in view. However, once
> inside one of those, Someone was able to spot (Sniper maybe?) targets and my
> view in the gun changed to some sort of artillery view. Completely baffled
> me and irritated the guys spotting cause I was clueless and couldn't hit a
> damn thing.
>
> Anyone know how that works??

Yes, scouts can spot for indirect fire units. This includes defense
guns, but also mounted guns on ships, as well as artillery units. To
enter this mode, press alternate fire.

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