view distance vs settings - Page 6

zangoo · 2008-03-14, 19:08

well from what Mosquill is saying i dont see why the view distance is low at all, cus most people have a fast cpu but a med-end videocard.

Masaq · 2008-03-16, 19:06

Well, there's the gameplay factor don't forget. Many maps are made with the view distance at a certain level; upping the view distance might skew a map's gameplay; insufficient cover on flags for example. Not saying that's why PR hasn't upped the view distance any further, I'm giving it as a reason why it has to be done carefully.

BloodBane611 · 2008-03-16, 21:14

Certainly for maps like Jabal, Zatar, and Oman, there is no chance of increased view distance, as it would allow the defenders to see the USMCs spawn points and vehicles.

But I think anyone mapping for PR shouldn't be afraid to crank up the view distance, in fact they should try and keep it as high as possible.

zangoo · 2008-03-19, 19:49

right now the view distance on op.archer is great, most of the time it is the hills that block your view not the fog, but i would really like to see more maps have the fog start 1m before it ends to give it a crisper look.

GLQ · 2008-03-19, 23:06

+10 km View Distance
and places to cover
and make rifles to can kill at 300+ meters
Serous

PS -
and shotguns to kill "very much" at medium ranges
and machine guns - none accuracy, but max damage and lot rate of fire

BloodBane611 · 2008-03-19, 23:25

Quote:

i would really like to see more maps have the fog start 1m before it ends to give it a crisper look.

I think it depends on the map. The effect on fools road looks really good, but other maps could use a crisper fog.

I love the view distance on operation archer, more long distances maps plz!

M82 · 2008-04-01, 12:31

I run all my settings on Low, and on PR, graphics dont matter, because the gameplay is so intense, you get drawn into it and totally forget about the graphics! But I still have my view settings on 100, otherwise people with more than me, would have a much greater advantage to kill me.

View Poll Results: what do you think is more important
view distance is way more important then settings	167	78.40%
settings over view distance any day	16	7.51%
dont really care as long as i can play	30	14.08%
Voters: 213. You may not vote on this poll

2008-03-16, 19:06	#52
Masaq Retired PR Developer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10,022 United Kingdom Location: UK Blog Entries: 5	Well, there's the gameplay factor don't forget. Many maps are made with the view distance at a certain level; upping the view distance might skew a map's gameplay; insufficient cover on flags for example. Not saying that's why PR hasn't upped the view distance any further, I'm giving it as a reason why it has to be done carefully.
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2008-03-16, 21:14	#53
BloodBane611 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,548 United States of America Location: The Snowy Northeast	Certainly for maps like Jabal, Zatar, and Oman, there is no chance of increased view distance, as it would allow the defenders to see the USMCs spawn points and vehicles. But I think anyone mapping for PR shouldn't be afraid to crank up the view distance, in fact they should try and keep it as high as possible.
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2008-04-01, 12:31	#57
M82 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 20 Location: Chester, UK	I run all my settings on Low, and on PR, graphics dont matter, because the gameplay is so intense, you get drawn into it and totally forget about the graphics! But I still have my view settings on 100, otherwise people with more than me, would have a much greater advantage to kill me.
M82 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 20 Location: Chester, UK

2008-03-14, 19:08	#51
zangoo Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 974 Location: calgary,ab,canada	well from what Mosquill is saying i dont see why the view distance is low at all, cus most people have a fast cpu but a med-end videocard.

2008-03-19, 19:49	#54
zangoo Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 974 Location: calgary,ab,canada	right now the view distance on op.archer is great, most of the time it is the hills that block your view not the fog, but i would really like to see more maps have the fog start 1m before it ends to give it a crisper look.

2008-03-19, 23:06	#55
GLQ Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 80 Bulgaria Location: StZ, Galabovo, st. brooklyn	+10 km View Distance and places to cover and make rifles to can kill at 300+ meters Serous PS - and shotguns to kill "very much" at medium ranges and machine guns - none accuracy, but max damage and lot rate of fire