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Originally Posted by 999-Jay-999
In GWX I am sure you have free roam built in already... I can not recall the key combo to activate it though. :hmm:
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The Shift+F2 combo is present in all versions of the game.
However,although similar, it is not truly comparable to Serge's Camera Mod.
For one thing Shift+F2 does not work outside the hull or CT. So you can't walk round the bridge or go down on to the deck. Nor does it allow you to interact with other crew members or equipment. To illustrate this: Using Shift+F2 walk up to the LI/Helmsman left click on him to give him an instruction...he'll just ignore you. Now (still using Shift+F2), climb the ladder into the control tower..it can be done...provided you don't end up in the black " camera out of sector" limbo. Click on the periscope - nothing happens!
Now (with Serges mod loaded) start the comparison process. Go to bridge. Walk up to 1WO (using arrow keys), left click on him. You will then have his undivided attention and he'll follow your orders. Click on the UZO...it works!. Right click on hatch cover. You'll be in the CT. You can then walk round and click on the attack periscope to access the external peri camera view and the tube opening switches beneath it. From there you can use the periscope as if you had pressed the F3 key.
The camera mod works best with one of the 'go back' mods and provides a much more immersive feeling to the game, than just moving around using the Station icon shortcuts or F key equivalents.
Not everyone will want to play the game this way. But for those that do - this mod is an absolute 'must'.
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@ Haddock
Mikhayl's S-Boot mod used a version of the OLC Gui and a modified Serge's Camera...maybe it might be an idea for an experienced modder to have a look at that with a view to making the two mods compatible??