7 replies to this topic

[Ialdabaoth]

Simple enough: allow players to play in third person view, but only if they have installed a BAP on their 'mech and unlocked a module that enables it.

3rd person view should also be limited to non-visual view modes, and anything outside of LOS to the Battlemech's sensors shouldn't render. The graphics should make it clear that this is a virtual rendering of the battlefield supplied by the Active Probe's sensors and battle-computer, rather than an actual eyeball-view.

Edited by Ialdabaoth, 17 March 2013 - 11:21 PM.

[Mechteric]

The only way 3rd should ever be present is if you have some kind of drone that flies around behind you and can be shot down to remove your 3rd person. Perhaps it could even be a consumable item.

[HammerSwarm]

Should never be added.

[Roadbeer]

HammerSwarm, on 18 March 2013 - 09:26 AM, said:

Should never be added.

No 3rd person, not ever? No never.

[FrostCollar]

CapperDeluxe, on 18 March 2013 - 05:15 AM, said:

The only way 3rd should ever be present is if you have some kind of drone that flies around behind you and can be shot down to remove your 3rd person. Perhaps it could even be a consumable item.

I agree with this. BAP is an advanced sensor suite. It can't provide you with a camera hovering behind your mech.

[Elementel]

HammerSwarm, on 18 March 2013 - 09:26 AM, said:

Should never be added.

HammerSwarm, on 18 March 2013 - 09:26 AM, said:

Should never be added.

Agreed. Never ever ever.
If you want to see what is behind you, turn around and look.
Wouldn't mind a rear-view mirror however.

[Roland]

Contender for worst idea in the history of the forums.

[Werewolf486 ScorpS]

3rd person.....




NEVER!!!