Arcade armchair "expert" debunked.

[Pursuivant]

Originally Posted by Janosch

Hmm, I don't remember real life ww2 pilots having padlock or advanced HUDs.

I don't remember them having to view the world through a computer screen or having to use special controls or devices to turn their heads, either.

Things like padlock and HUD messages correct for the limitations of computer graphics and reduced scope of vision. If implemented properly, they are realistic, even if they look wrong.