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    Kiote Corissimo
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    Sargatanas
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    [dev1061] The First Person Problem

    So, I know it's not really going to be a priority. It's not even really a serious problem I suppose. But is there any chance we can get the devs to Pull the first person view camera back a little so we can at least see our weapon and our arms in combat.

    Personally, I love to walk around the world in first person mode because it just makes everything look so much cooler when it's in proportion. But the second you enter combat it it basically unusable.

    -You can't really tell if you weapon is drawn
    -You can't tell when you swing your weapon
    -You can't see your really cool weapon skills
    -You can't see any reaction from your charcter when they defend against attacks

    I know it's not game breaking or anything but it is a little depressing. I mean, this is something that was implemented in basic games ten years ago. I don't understand why the MMO industry has failed to bring first person view to the forefront of the genre.

    -It doesn't seem like it would be difficult to implement since it is mostly a camera positioning issue
    -It would be a simple feature that makes this MMO stand out in the genre
    -It would prepare the game to be ready in the chance that eye wear style displays take off, which is essentially an inevitability
    -It has the chance of making combat significantly more engaging
    -It pulls players deeper into the world by allowing them to feel like they are in the game

    Essentially, I can't see any realistic draw backs to setting up first person view in a more dynamic and interactive way. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong but IMHO I believe this small adjustment could get a surprisingly large and positive response from both the current community as well as new players.

    Thanks for hearin' me out! ~.^v
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    Last edited by Kiote; 09-10-2011 at 04:12 PM.