Free Look

Alexander Ostmann · #1 07-25-2010, 01:51 PM

I have done a lot of searching, but have not found a specific topic based on this, but only several posts.

This is just a very simple suggestion, but can change the whole dynamic of a game. What I think should be included in the game is the idea of free looking, like represented in ArmA II. Not the "free aim" where the screen does not move for a short time while the weapon does. I mean being able to turn your head away from where you are aiming completely to look around. This could be via a key. What would be even more interesting is to have the game support Track IR, as this can make it even more immersive. This is obviously not a new concept, but I would just love to see this introduced into RO.

If I am wrong, however, and there is already a topic on this, please inform me.

FlyXwire · #2 07-25-2010, 04:09 PM

Hey Alexander,

We discussed this a bit when TrackIR implimentation came up awhile back.

I liked the simple keystroke "unlock head for swivel" idea too (ref. my 2 posts in):

http://forums.tripwireinteractive.co...ystroke&page=7

Blue Orchestra · #3 07-25-2010, 10:44 PM

I'd really like to see something like this. Great ideas both of you.

SiC-Disaster · #4 07-26-2010, 01:44 PM

I remember a thread with a link to a question asked by Ramm i think, over at the TrackIR forums because they were thinking about implementing TrackIR technology. I'd so want that

Blue Orchestra · #5 07-26-2010, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiC-Disaster

I remember a thread with a link to a question asked by Ramm i think, over at the TrackIR forums because they were thinking about implementing TrackIR technology. I'd so want that

Was this the thread you were talking about? I just found it after a quick google search.

SiC-Disaster · #6 07-26-2010, 07:41 PM

Yeah, that was the thread i meant.

FlyXwire · #7 07-27-2010, 05:43 PM

I tried TrackIR in ArmA2, and using it made me feel nauseous, which is something I've never experienced with flight sims (it felt like looking around without any sense of balance).

I think I prefer having a weapon out front as a reference point.

For those that are curious and have TrackIR already, maybe give this a try in ArmA2. I'm assuming the demo(s) enable the option also, but can't say for sure.

InfireBaptize · #8 08-08-2010, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyXwire

I tried TrackIR in ArmA2, and using it made me feel nauseous, which is something I've never experienced with flight sims (it felt like looking around without any sense of balance).

I think I prefer having a weapon out front as a reference point.

For those that are curious and have TrackIR already, maybe give this a try in ArmA2. I'm assuming the demo(s) enable the option also, but can't say for sure.

Have trackIR and can't play arma without it, never had any issues.