Line of Sight

[Jack The Llama]

Alrighty guys, I don't know if this idea would be legit, because it might take away all the "run and gun" Rambo-ness from the game, but I guess it would be fun for realistic maybe.
So anyways, the idea is, everything is "fog o' war-ed" a black misty type thing, that covers the whole map, and maybe we could add in a extra feature for map-maker that makes a selected area lit up, so lamps and crap could be worthwhile. When you look around, (aiming with your gun) there is something like a cone of light, and that allows you to see through the fog, so maybe that would add some worthwhile-ness to have people watch your back.
Also, this would probably help for sneaking up on people with knives, so all you solid snake junkies could be a man, and use your knife for more than throwing. We could also maybe add this as a "how far can you see" feature and stuff, so people can customize it, and this wouldn't be needed, obviously. (You can set it on and off)
It would maybe make sound a little more important, to actually listen, to see if someone was sneaking up behind you.
Any ideas guys?

[kingkitty]

Uh this is already part of soldat.....

Its called Realistic mode....

[jrgp]

It is kinda already realistic mode.

I like the idea, but it should be a seperate gamemode option.

Reminds me kinda like turok64.

[Schweppes]

Uh this is already part of soldat.....

Its called Realistic mode....

Except you can only see infront of you at a full ocular level. Basically a 180 degree. He suggests something considerably more acute. A literal flashlight view,  30 degrees centered, or possibly 45.

Before blantantly pointing out your apposed obvious of "we already have that, it's called x" read over exactly what the user is suggesting. And make your comments for or against the persons suggestion. Realistic Mode and "fog of war" are two completely different ideas. One incorperating considerably more stealth and sounding out of your enemy.

Jack, I like your idea of sounding out your enemies. But rather than a fog of war idea, perhaps nightfight instead. Being more realistic, likly easier to code and definatly more eye pleasing than a fog that is constantly around and run by the server, It may cause a lag because everyone's game would have to have the same detection of fog...especially for your back cover idea. Though, the fog could be just locally run.



I think it would be easier for a "nightfight" because the server would only haev to keep track of your flashlight. Instead of the fog surrounding you and the light and the objects it reflects off of.

The only problem i have with a light of cone, or flashlight would be that other people would see your light a good distance before you were already there. of course this goes both ways. It unfrontunatly wouldn't work out so great for the guy with a barret who can see you way before your coming. Even more so than already possible

That's my 10.

[kingkitty]

Before blantantly pointing out your apposed obvious of "we already have that, it's called x" read over exactly what the user is suggesting.

I'm not against his idea, I'm just pointing out how similar it is to realistic mode.

The realistic mode we have right now is pretty much like fog of war. Just without the fog, the flashlights, and you can see your own teammates. You can only see badguys that are directly in front of you, and you can't see them if they are behind you or hiding behind something.

. And make your comments for or against the persons suggestion.

I'm showing my opinion on his idea, i think its too similar to what we have right now got it eh?

[BooBoo McBad]

It would be neat for maps, you could make an option when you create the map, such as "Always make this a line of sight map" or "Line of Sight accessible"

[Schweppes]

Before blantantly pointing out your apposed obvious of "we already have that, it's called x" read over exactly what the user is suggesting.

I'm not against his idea, I'm just pointing out how similar it is to realistic mode.

The realistic mode we have right now is pretty much like fog of war. Just without the fog, the flashlights, and you can see your own teammates. You can only see badguys that are directly in front of you, and you can't see them if they are behind you or hiding behind something.

So you mean, it's nothing like fog of war? Because  fog of war has those stated requirements.

. And make your comments for or against the persons suggestion.

I'm showing my opinion on his idea, i think its too similar to what we have right now got it eh?

You weren't showing your opinion. That's the problem. You just said "we have it. It's realistic mode"

And we completely and clearly do <b>not</b> have that mode. Being that, thus far they only have 2 things in common. 1, you kill your enemy. And 2 you can't see behind you.

[Jack The Llama]

Well, it's not specifically a flash light, it's more of a vision of view, so no, the opponent's couldn't see your "flashlight".

[Zero]

Would snipers have greater view than others? Give people more reason to camp

[Sotija]

Nah...I rather use Realistic

[SadistAtHeart]

Nah...I rather use Realistic

i love it when people post the exact thing i was thinking, it saves me from having to think too much

[13579]

I like this idea better then realistic.

+1

[LeetFidle]

yes i was thinking about this awile ago

for it all the way

[Anonymous]

Uh this is already part of soldat.....

Its called Realistic mode....

Except you can only see infront of you at a full ocular level. Basically a 180 degree. He suggests something considerably more acute. A literal flashlight view,  30 degrees centered, or possibly 45.

Before blantantly pointing out your apposed obvious of "we already have that, it's called x" read over exactly what the user is suggesting. And make your comments for or against the persons suggestion. Realistic Mode and "fog of war" are two completely different ideas. One incorperating considerably more stealth and sounding out of your enemy.

Too bad they aren't. Fog of war is realistic mode's line of sight with a distance limit and (presumably) without the ability to see your teammates. Given that most guns are fairly ranged, the distance limit would have to be far enough that you can spot and shoot your enemies without standing right next to them, and then it would be pretty much the same thing as the line of sight already in the game. It would offer nothing to the game aside from a slightly different play style and another reason for people to whine about how no servers have the settings they like.

I disapprove.

[Meep.]

If this were to replace realistic modes existing sight; absolutely not.  If it were a seperate mode or something, sure.