1st vs 3rd Person Perspective : V

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 2:38 pm

Personally, I didn't liked Third Person Perspective in Oblivion because it was much less accurate than First.
But in Skyrim, I use almost all the time only Third Person, because I've got some good looking at my character and a nice focus on the environment in one. And I can turn the camera around to look at my characters ugly face.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 11:08 pm

Though in some area's you have to go to first person because of light issues. Mostly in dungeons.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 3:23 pm

Can't imagine trying to play an archer in third person in this game. But I prefer first person regardless of playstyle.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:54 pm

On Xbox I play in first person, but on PC I play in third. It's the controls, third person feels weird with a controller IMO...

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 4:56 pm

1st person.

3rd person just doesn't feel like TES at all to me.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 11:09 pm

Playing on pc (not that it matters) i tend to mix it up. If the vanity cam actually worked right, then I'd enjoy third more than I do.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 2:26 pm

I am playing an archer in third person mostly with hud off. It's great. Archery in this game is much better than in Oblivion. I do play in first person though in certain areas though, when I want to change the cinematics.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 9:13 am

With combat and outdoor exploration, I switch between them. Third-person combat is a joy, especially compared to Oblivion's. However, when you're trying to pick stuff up, or when you're in certain dungeons, you sort of have to use first-person.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 6:34 pm

Depends on the situation im in! If in looting a dead body im in first person. If im fighting then for sure third person because i can see better! I personally use both!!!

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:42 pm

It's stupid to walk around in first person - to me - because you can't see your characters body or hands. But in combat I like using it more then TP in combat.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:28 pm

Playing on PC. I tend to use 3rd when I'm traveling and 1st when in combat or dungeons.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 10:36 am

1st person for combat

3rd person for exploring/wandering

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:42 pm

Always 3rd-person. I don't play 1st-person games.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 2:04 pm

I prefer 3rd person for walkabout, zoom out for chase fights such as the Frost Troll, and closer for one on one close combat. I switch to 1st when looking at pick-ups and searching an area or talking to somebody. Walking with 3rd person zoomed in just below the waist, fingers touching the bottom of the tv screen.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 12:05 pm

Third person still doesn't feel intuitive enough for me to cast with. I figure my melee or archer guys will find it easy to use.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 4:16 pm

It depends what I'm doing. I like third person in Skyrim, but generally in dungeons/while doing archery I will switch to first. I like first person finishes more.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 6:51 pm

3rd person would of been much better if when you ran backward, you turned and ran toward the camera rather than literally ran backward... if you dont know what I mean check out splinter cell chaos theory.. the perfect 3rd person camera - total freedom.

'but how would combat have worked'? simple, when you draw a weapon, then you get fixed on a forward axis.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:09 am

First person all the way. I only use third person while walking around or when i want to look at my character.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:37 pm

I'm in third person most the time. Use it for combat sometimes, first person for archery, and when in tight spaces where the third person camera has a habit of obscuring vision.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 9:49 am

I use 1st person because it makes me feel like I am my character as I am 'seeing through their eyes' etc.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 5:54 pm

I like to "see" what is around me and frankly, I can't do that in 3rd person mode. I feel like I'm always looking over someone's shoulder.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:10 am

I always use 1st person, except when I want to look at my character.

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 12:46 pm

50/50... love using Candlelight in 3rd person...

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:14 pm

I prefer 3rd person, but I play in 1st because the 3rd person animations are so ugly

» Tue Dec 06, 2011 10:09 am

I always use 1st person, except when I want to look at my character.