That's right, just for a handicap and danger enhancer / confuser. The Skyrim people hated it all through my pleas that it increased the 'you are there' feeling. I tried to argue the sense of getting lost and using it along with compass turned off so that we don't miss what's on the screen while we are looking at the pointer. Unfortunately, in FO3 there is a side effect on the perspective of the arms holding the gun. You'll see it when you try it and move to another cell.

"It's not realistic," they said. Guess they don't like the feeling of being vulnerable while at the same time have the opportunity to look their enemy in the face. Also, it allows a better look at the briast area. You know, just so that you know that your body replacer is working. And... and to look for seams!

"Fov 40"?

that's a pretty zoomed in view but not my cup o' tea though might work if RPing a one eyed character though

I don't think I've ever read an entire thread before where I don't understand a single word that has been said. First time for everything, I guess.

FOV = field of view, which is measured in degrees
the default FOV is 75 & using the Scope on a Sniper rifle is a default FOV 25

I'm with Gab on this one..

If you're playing on PC, just open the console and type "fov 40" and you can see what it looks like. It has an impact on running speed and mouse sensitivity.

Handy if you're playing someone with no peripheral vision, I suppose; can't see much benefit to it otherwise.