As anyone reading these boards for ten seconds will notice, there are plenty of issues for people to complain about. Big issues. Issues that effect a lot of people in a lot of ways.
I'm not going to talk about those. ^_^
Recently, an update changed the mouse scroll so that instead of zooming smoothly from first to third-person view, there's this huge sticking gap before the camera will move out. This was done, supposedly, to make it "easier" to play in first-person perspective.
So did ANYONE actually have a problem with the old system? Was it so hard for people who wanted to stay in first-person view to just, oh, I don't know... not touch your mouse wheel?
I know it's a tiny, tiny issue, but as someone who swaps from first to third-person perspective a lot during play, I'm really starting to loathe the new system.
A lot.
If things that weren't broken must get fixed, can we at least get a toggle in the options, please?
Seriously, did anyone have a problem with it the way it was?
Zoom Scrolling: Lost in a Sea of Complaints
Rhedd
Zinger314
Is that a rhetorical question? If people had a problem, we'd have heard massive whining theads about "LOL SCROLLING!!"
But we didn't. That update made no sense.
But we didn't. That update made no sense.
Rhedd
Actually, yeah, it was a bit of a rhetorical question. ^_^
Now if they'd just change it back before I pull my hair out...
Now if they'd just change it back before I pull my hair out...
Mekkakat
put it this way..
instead of fixing balance, AI, meta, and scaling problems...
this is what ANET does to "fix" the game!
BOOYEAH!
instead of fixing balance, AI, meta, and scaling problems...
this is what ANET does to "fix" the game!
BOOYEAH!
Hiotoko
It's driving me crazy...I fail to see how this makes it "easier" to play in first-person, they really need to switch it back. All you have to do is scroll the mouse wheel and you're zoomed in, making it more time consuming to zoom out doesn't make any sense.
UnknownGuest01
It's not that bad.
Rampager
yeah really annoying would like it to be changed back
prism2525
Old way was better... for me at least 
DKS
I find it annoying, but nothing extremely bad.
Razorblade Monkey
/signed
Very annoying, as I too switch between both modes and I still don't quite get why 1st person players would ever need to touch view change controls at all if they don't change views, and why on earth would dual-view users would want an instant view change one way and a delayed view change the other...
eh, that's my 2 cents anyhoo...
Very annoying, as I too switch between both modes and I still don't quite get why 1st person players would ever need to touch view change controls at all if they don't change views, and why on earth would dual-view users would want an instant view change one way and a delayed view change the other...
eh, that's my 2 cents anyhoo...
Muspellsheimr
One reason I did not play in first person in the past was because of the limited view of the field from that position.
The primary reason I did not use first person is because of the constant red flashes from taking damage - if they want to make first person easier to play with - REMOVE THIS
Back on subject, the scrolling update is not that damaging to game play, but it IS annoying and quite pointless. Maby if ArenaNet thought about what they where doing once in a while before putting it in the game...
The primary reason I did not use first person is because of the constant red flashes from taking damage - if they want to make first person easier to play with - REMOVE THIS
Back on subject, the scrolling update is not that damaging to game play, but it IS annoying and quite pointless. Maby if ArenaNet thought about what they where doing once in a while before putting it in the game...
Shadis
It is things mentioned in previous comments here that constantly make me wonder "What are they thinking, and who is giving this stuff the green light?!".
This new zoom thing seems entirely pointless, there really was nothing wrong with the old style. Why fix what wasn't broken?
This new zoom thing seems entirely pointless, there really was nothing wrong with the old style. Why fix what wasn't broken?
Noanoa
It bothers me too >_> though it's mostly my own fault for having a mouse with a stiff scrolling wheel, so sometimes I can't get out of 1st person mode at all.
I'd love it if they'd make it an option in the F11 panel, you could switch it on of off depending on your style of play. I'd also love the ability to switch all auras, damage numbers and effects and such off as well, but that's beside the point.
I'd love it if they'd make it an option in the F11 panel, you could switch it on of off depending on your style of play. I'd also love the ability to switch all auras, damage numbers and effects and such off as well, but that's beside the point.
Nexus Icon
I thought this was a bug, not an intended feature addition, but if it WAS intended, someone at ANet needs to get back on the short bus...
Kashrlyyk
Could be that someone at ANet had a problem with the old system!?
fenix
I don't know of anyone who uses First Person view anyway...it has no point.
Coridan
it is rather annoying....i only go inot First PoV for brieaf periods of time...and it is bothersome that you can't easily switch back out like you used to be able to...
Onarik Amrak
It didn't seem necessary at all.
1. Don't touch the wheel.
2. Who plays in 1st Person?
3. How does the fix solve the problem?
4. No one seems to care anyway.
1. Don't touch the wheel.
2. Who plays in 1st Person?
3. How does the fix solve the problem?
4. No one seems to care anyway.
Saphatorael
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As anyone reading these boards for ten seconds will notice, there are plenty of issues for people to complain about. Big issues. Issues that effect a lot of people in a lot of ways.
I'm not going to talk about those. ^_^ Recently, an update changed the mouse scroll so that instead of zooming smoothly from first to third-person view, there's this huge sticking gap before the camera will move out. This was done, supposedly, to make it "easier" to play in first-person perspective. So did ANYONE actually have a problem with the old system? Was it so hard for people who wanted to stay in first-person view to just, oh, I don't know... not touch your mouse wheel? I know it's a tiny, tiny issue, but as someone who swaps from first to third-person perspective a lot during play, I'm really starting to loathe the new system. A lot. If things that weren't broken must get fixed, can we at least get a toggle in the options, please? Seriously, did anyone have a problem with it the way it was? |
I preferred the old way of playing it like that, it's horribly annoying to get the camera view set properly, I always used to zoom completely in, then zoom out for 2 'notches' on my mouse wheel. Now I can't do that anymore, and am just messing around with my mouse wheel to get my usual view.
Wouldn't mind having this 'feature' a toggle-ish thing.
King Kong
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2. Who plays in 1st Person?
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Commander Ryker
/signed
I didn't even realize that it was something they did on purpose. I just thought it was lag or something. It is very annoying and I'd like to see it changed back.
I didn't even realize that it was something they did on purpose. I just thought it was lag or something. It is very annoying and I'd like to see it changed back.
Amon Warrior
Actually giving themselves the trouble to facilitate a first-person perspective on an essentially strategic game, and in the process, making things more annoying to the majority of players who wouldn't even bother to use it?
Now, that's funny...
Now, that's funny...
l Batman l
After reading this thread I'm convinced there is a direct connection between Guild Wars and OCD.
TreeDude
How about a hotkey for first person perspective. That way 1 touch in and out of first person. That way they can keep the little delay they seem to like so much.
allience
this change is so annoying! i have to scroll twice to get out of first person. in the long run while i pvp it makes my finger sore... theres this place where i hide from ranged attaks and i have to scroll in. scrolling out is damn annoying now. 
it was a pointless update that just breated an inconvenience. i hope they change it to the normal smooth way it was.
it was a pointless update that just breated an inconvenience. i hope they change it to the normal smooth way it was.
Brianna
First person play in GW is practically useless anyway, it stings and burns your eyes playing in first person (getting nuked anyone?) and also it makes you lag like no other.. And all together it's just not that tactical. that's just my opinion, but yeah i guess gap-scroll thing is a tad bit on the annoying side but i don't care about it really.
Diddy bow
/singed
this annoyed me as i liked just scrolling back and fourth out
this annoyed me as i liked just scrolling back and fourth out
Bekkr
/signed
Seems a silly thing to spend programming time "fixing" something that didn't really seem broken in the first place.
Seems a silly thing to spend programming time "fixing" something that didn't really seem broken in the first place.
Miral
it was a bit too sensitive before, but they did go way overboard on the "fix"
LifeInfusion
1st person is good for screenies, just to throw out a use for it.
undeadgun
noticed, and didnt like it...want old one back
Harvest
i like looking at myself, infact i'm posting right now just to check out my avater.
Harvest
yeah i just notice while editing my avater i can't get as close as i use to, Damit A-net i want to see more of myself and other people !
Mouser
People actually play in first-person?
/signed. Annoying change, when I accidentally scroll in too far.
/signed. Annoying change, when I accidentally scroll in too far.
Brianna
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yeah i just notice while editing my avater i can't get as close as i use to, Damit A-net i want to see more of myself and other people !
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Titan Undone
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Lol just hold down your mouse wheel and move the mouse up, you can get as close as you want without fully going in.. (if your mouse can do that).
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Zeander
I don't see how anyone can play in first person... how do you see what's going on around you? Anyways, noticed the change but thought it was my piece of junk mouse! Annoying yes, but nothing I can't get over.
Neo Nugget
i Scroll in and out, but never stay more than 10 seconds in first person mode, which i do when im looking at other people armor:P
But yeah it is kinda annoying, i was noticing this yesterday
But yeah it is kinda annoying, i was noticing this yesterday
Yawgmoth
It was a very annoying nerf/update and one that wasn't needed nor wanted at all. Completely unnecessary. Should be reverted. Old system far more comfortable... need i repeat more?
ElinoraNeSangre
The new way is driving me up the wall. I can't do any fine tuning it feels like. It was a lot easier to zoom. :P