I've always believed 1st person is best. I was disappointed when I learned Red Faction switched to 3rd... (and then disappointed by other things)

I like having the 3rd person vanity mode, but its not for gameplay, its for vanity.

I like first person better. Easier to see details, easier for combat and archery, easier for everything (to me) really. Although if they finally improved third person, I might use it occasionally.

The topic says third person players unite, but then the poll points out how out-numbered we are. Not a very good motivation. :verymad:

Anyway, I prefer third person for just about everything, and I think it has to do with my roleplaying style. I roleplay from a "third-person subjective" view. I know my character and everything my character is thinking and why he or she is doing whatever he or she is doing, but I am not my character. I've tried roleplaying in first person and I just can't. It's boring for me if I can't watch my character doing things because I am not trying to be my character, I'm just vicariously experiencing my characters actions and thoughts. I only use first-person to pick up something specific, ensure I speak to someone instead of stealing an object in plain sight, or for using marksman. That's about it.

First person is actually the reason why I prefer TES to any other RPG ever. It's more absorbing and far more immersive from a role-play standpoint. If I want to marvel at what my character looks like, I have the menu.

That said, I am glad Bethesda has taken the time to cater to those who prefer third person, because more people enjoying their experience in TES is good for the franchise as a whole. :celebration:

1st person for everything except looking at the awesome hair/face/armor mods I've installed.


(Of course, a good part of that is because the third person view & action in MW/OB/FO3 was so terrible - you could see the awful animations, couldn't tell what you were pointing at, etc. Nearly unusable.)

I would like to play in 3rd, but 1st is infinitely more convenient.