Patch v1.02.14821 Bug thread

[Bloblast]

Found this, small graphic failure of the shadow:

[jimbop]

I have always treated the view commands as toggles on a HAT so haven't paid much attention to the terminology of command since it works fine anyway. It should certainly be Loosen Straps to view the gunsight which is logical. From the manual:

"Loosen Shoulder Straps. This command simulates the pilot loosening his
harness and leaning towards gunsight. Repeated commands cycle between
the Gunsight and normal camera positions."

[klem]

Originally Posted by jimbop

I have always treated the view commands as toggles on a HAT so haven't paid much attention to the terminology of command since it works fine anyway. It should certainly be Loosen Straps to view the gunsight which is logical. From the manual:

"Loosen Shoulder Straps. This command simulates the pilot loosening his
harness and leaning towards gunsight. Repeated commands cycle between
the Gunsight and normal camera positions."

But why would we? Leaning towards the gunsight implies combat. Why else would we do it (not that we would)? You wouldn't loosen straps in combat you'd tighten them. Its just a daft gamey idea.

[jimbop]

Originally Posted by klem

But why would we? Leaning towards the gunsight implies combat. Why else would we do it (not that we would)? You wouldn't loosen straps in combat you'd tighten them. Its just a daft gamey idea.

Sorry, I understand your point now and tend to agree with you. I have no idea how realistic loosening straps during combat would be but my initial thought is 'not very'! I guess you would have to experience it to know for sure, though. Also depends how easy it was to loosen and tighten the straps as well. Probably took both hands to do for a start?

The other consideration, however, is that the virtual pilot already suffers from lack of situational awareness due to lack of, for example, peripheral vision etc even with FT/TrackIR. Perhaps this is a valid concession although not realistic.