873 [SCCC] Peregrinas Members 3,181 posts 17,754 battles Report post #1 Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) It has struck me that a lot of players say "I'm going right/left" at the beginning of a match. To me, this can mean one of two things: they could mean right/left with respect to their ship, or they could mean right/left with respect to what's on the map. For example: "I'm going to the left of the island." This could either mean the left side of the island in the direction he/she is facing, or the left side of the island when you look at it from the map (West side). Or more generically, one can say "I'm going left" at the start of the match. This could either mean off to their left (port) or left as viewed from the map (west). I would like to see what people use as their word choice, and if there is an agreement on what terminology is used. I personally use port/starboard if I'm trying to refer to something with respect to my ship (ex: DD on port!) and west/east/north/south when trying to refer to a location on the map (ex: I'm heading west; I'm heading down the west side). Edited July 23, 2015 by Peregrinas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
119 kmanweiss Beta Testers 248 posts 381 battles Report post #2 Posted July 23, 2015 Cardinal directions for general stuff like map locations. I'm heading East. West flank is failing. DDs coming from the north. As you stated, using up, down, left, right can be confusing as it changes with perspective based on the map or which direction you happen to be pointing. Left/Right can be useful for local communication though. In a division, I'll use left/right directions in regards to their ship. Bombers incoming from your right. DD on your left. I'm going to make a left in front of you. Yeah yeah, port/starboard is more accurate for ship lingo, but lets face it, most people today don't have a clue what that means. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
655 PelicanHazard Members 2,632 posts 10,276 battles Report post #3 Posted July 23, 2015 I tend to absolutes. I can't count on the other ship knowing the orientation of mine, so I'll refer to points or cardinal directions first, then relative stuff second. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,661 Macabe Alpha Tester, Members, In AlfaTesters, Beta Testers 12,413 posts Report post #4 Posted July 23, 2015 I generally use North/West/South/East if not specific grid references as Left/Right can refer to your port/starboard or west/east on the map. Saying left or right is just too confusing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
873 [SCCC] Peregrinas Members 3,181 posts 17,754 battles Report post #5 Posted July 23, 2015 Cardinal directions for general stuff like map locations. I'm heading East. West flank is failing. DDs coming from the north. As you stated, using up, down, left, right can be confusing as it changes with perspective based on the map or which direction you happen to be pointing. Left/Right can be useful for local communication though. In a division, I'll use left/right directions in regards to their ship. Bombers incoming from your right. DD on your left. I'm going to make a left in front of you. Yeah yeah, port/starboard is more accurate for ship lingo, but lets face it, most people today don't have a clue what that means. I agree with your choice on Left/Right for local communication. I'll add that as an option Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
233 [-CGK-] HerrCommandant Members 1,158 posts 858 battles Report post #6 Posted July 23, 2015 Usually if its A,B,C, or D I'll pick one of them if not Port/Starboard for them closest to my ship and then Left/right for the enemy in front of me/us then N,E,S,W for the direction an enemy went and or where to go from a certain location or the point the other person is at. Meh I use all, gonna Poi about it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
229 Ifiwereyou Members 561 posts 3,981 battles Report post #7 Posted July 23, 2015 I say, map left/right when indicating the direction I'm going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
157 Rotary_Rocket Beta Testers 1,413 posts 454 battles Report post #8 Posted July 23, 2015 Spam the map and rage, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
637 dahdah325 Beta Testers 1,753 posts 3,028 battles Report post #9 Posted July 23, 2015 Either use grid or objective references. Anything else is pretty relative to your ship, and is easily misunderstood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,455 [FOXEH] DoomStomper Beta Testers 3,985 posts 2,373 battles Report post #10 Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) In regards to map positions, I'll obviously use N/S/E/W. For Instance: "Looks like they're pushing West" If I'm calling something out to a specific teammate, I prefer Port/Starboard over left/right. This isn't an attempt at nautical pedantry. These terms are more precise and appropriate, since Left/Right could be relative to whatever direction the other person is looking at the moment. Port/Starboard always specifically refers to the relative left or right of a ship's bow heading. For instance: "Fuso, incoming torps, starboard side!" He could be zoomed in on an enemy to his 8:00 but should immediately have an idea where to take evasive action from. Edit: I also agree with the above poster on using specific grid locations or objectives on the map. Edited July 23, 2015 by DoomStomper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,280 [CD47] Moksie Alpha Tester 11,714 posts 25,094 battles Report post #11 Posted July 23, 2015 Cardinal directions always. If they can't figure out East from West by looking at a map, then your probably better off without them. No room for misunderstanding that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,109 Red_Raven_168 Alpha Tester 17,510 posts Report post #12 Posted July 23, 2015 Cardinal directions always. If they can't figure out East from West by looking at a map, then your probably better off without them. No room for misunderstanding that way. seen in game chat Why is everybody going East ? Because they are all sailing West Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
381 [CUTE] Fog_Carrier_Essex Beta Testers 1,322 posts 9,604 battles Report post #13 Posted July 23, 2015 Left/Right and Port/Starboard are too relative and can confuse teammates for which the directions are not appropriate. Cardinal directions can be universally understood properly. Grid coordinates are the most preferable and accurate though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
528 [ERN] Redwing6 Alpha Tester, In AlfaTesters 1,322 posts Report post #14 Posted July 24, 2015 It has struck me that a lot of players say "I'm going right/left" at the beginning of a match. To me, this can mean one of two things: they could mean right/left with respect to their ship, or they could mean right/left with respect to what's on the map. For example: "I'm going to the left of the island." This could either mean the left side of the island in the direction he/she is facing, or the left side of the island when you look at it from the map (West side). Or more generically, one can say "I'm going left" at the start of the match. This could either mean off to their left (port) or left as viewed from the map (west). I would like to see what people use as their word choice, and if there is an agreement on what terminology is used. I personally use port/starboard if I'm trying to refer to something with respect to my ship (ex: DD on port!) and west/east/north/south when trying to refer to a location on the map (ex: I'm heading west; I'm heading down the west side). SImple lesson for you: Look at the little map in the lower right corner TOp of that map is North Left side is West Right side is East bottom is South Lesson over. This is the general usage in most tactical/strategy games...why change now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
