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[Proposal] Add shortcuts for preset dynamic views.

Author
Xerophthalmia
Absolute Order
Absolute Honor
#1 - 2012-01-26 12:03:19 UTC
I appreciate the visuals a lot in EVE Online but I would like to enjoy the effects, speed and sounds more like some of the shots we see in the Crucible Trailer and the likes.
I'm suggesting a couple of shortcut buttons for preset views.One could be like setting a target you're orbiting as parent while following your own ship around, but with the click of one button instead of right-clicking the target. It will then automaticly follow the target that you're shooting at. Other presets could be like in the beginning of the trailer, where the camera stands still in space while viewing your ship pass by. This preset could function in a dynamic way and change position depending on where you're flying and so on. A moving camera that focuses on your ship could also be an option and there could be a close range preset with focus on the guns and the direction of shooting - this could be great to really appriciate the new turrets. There could also be a preset that mixes the different options to show something similar to what we see in the trailers.

Maybe these options aren't the best if you're in an intense fleet fight and have to concentrate, but sometimes you just want to enjoy the visuals. This could also give an entertaining value to ratting, where you just have to hit F1 and get bored. The most important thing is that these view options can be selected by clicking one button and switched away as easily if you need to get an overview of the situation you're in.

I think it's a shame that we don't appriciate the visuals in a more dynamic way like in the trailers, because the effects are right there in front of you. We just need the proper user friendly shortcuts for these views :-)