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On the ***, it says that range marker has already been suggested for binocs but I couldn't find the thread. So, instead of a range marker, why not implement an accurate mil scale onto the binocs and replace the current inaccurate one?

For the mil scale, the formula is :
Height of Target (yards) [2 yards for average soldier] * 1000 / Height of Target (Mils) = Range to target (yards)

The problem is that the reticle will be difference sizes depending on the aspect ratio your monitor is running.

O, OK
However, is there a way for an everyday infantry man to determine the range to a target in PR?

have ur SL put a move marker on it.

O, OK thanks.

darkcloak2 wrote:On the ***, it says that range marker has already been suggested for binocs but I couldn't find the thread. So, instead of a range marker, why not implement an accurate mil scale onto the binocs and replace the current inaccurate one?

For the mil scale, the formula is :
Height of Target (yards) [2 yards for average soldier] * 1000 / Height of Target (Mils) = Range to target (yards)

Yards? I thought even the US military uses the metric system?

[R-CON]nedlands1 wrote:The problem is that the reticle will be difference sizes depending on the aspect ratio your monitor is running.

Could that be corrected with 3D sights for the bino? Like for guns?

put the little number thing they have on the stryker and other vhiachals to mesure the distance=P

darkcloak2 wrote:O, OK
However, is there a way for an everyday infantry man to determine the range to a target in PR?

Yes, you pretty much use the same formula as you provided but instead of using yards and milliradians you convert it to metres and "notches" (ones used with the binos).

Salah ad Din wrote:Could that be corrected with 3D sights for the bino? Like for guns?

Not that I know of. BF2142 apparently has some fixes in the latest patch which may address the scaling issue. We can hope that BF2 gets the same treatment with its upcoming patch.

It's pretty useful when your SM fields the mighty UGL, however like already mentioned, markers are your friend.

The GTLD has a range finder? for reals? I gotta check this out.

it had in old versions, 0.7. in 0.8 DEVs took it out dunno why

ralfidude wrote:have ur SL put a move marker on it.

Problem is that SL can only set 1 marker. And the squad might need the origenal marker to stay for meny resons.

and the GTLD has a range finder.

IIRC GTLD dont have range finder anymore.

Colonelcool125 wrote:What would the purpose of this be? The only time I ever need to know distance is when I'm sniping, and the GTLD has a range finder.

When spotting targets for any role in a squad, the distance is an important detail to mention.

Bearing, number of contacts, heading, range etc...

After time playing PR, you can kinda guess the range but accuracy with this info is more crucial for certain kits.

Colonelcool125 wrote:What would the purpose of this be? The only time I ever need to know distance is when I'm sniping, and the GTLD has a range finder.

I constantly use the grenadier kit so knowing the range to a target when separated from my SL is often troublesome for me.