Free look.......

Slick Rick · 11-29-05, 04:52 PM

I know it is not really fair...and is close to downright cheating...but how many of you guys use the free look button.....I find it hard to resist....especially when I have fish in the water....

Kalach · 11-29-05, 05:50 PM

I never used to use it. But it gives great opportunities for good screenshots

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I mostly use it for good (screenshots and such) but have to try hard not to use it for evil - the worst I normally exploit it is to check flags at night.

iambecomelife · 11-29-05, 06:20 PM

I use it pretty often, partly for my modding work and partly b/c I love all the dramatic angles it can capture. I used to use it to line up shots but I rarely do this anymore.

nelson · 11-29-05, 06:59 PM

You have to really to appreciate all the brilliant work people have put into the graphics, it's almost like being in a film

Ducimus · 11-29-05, 07:30 PM

I love and hate freelook.

I love it for the fun factor, the great viewing opportunities. Seriously all those sub skins, emblems and other misc graphics mods dont do much when you can't view them.

On the other hand,
It spoils the suspense factor, and gives me information that i just shouldnt know., and hence ruins immersiveness for me.

If i could just have the sub exterior view, and NOTHING else, id be happy.

gdogghenrikson · 11-29-05, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducimus

I love and hate freelook.

I love it for the fun factor, the great viewing opportunities. Seriously all those sub skins, emblems and other misc graphics mods dont do much when you can't view them.

On the other hand,
It spoils the suspense factor, and gives me information that i just shouldnt know., and hence ruins immersiveness for me.

If i could just have the sub exterior view, and NOTHING else, id be happy.

good point

CptGrayWolf · 11-30-05, 07:42 AM

Hey it's only cheating if you go actively search for where everything is and make plans based on what you saw.

I have no problem using freelook just on my sub, or even watching a DD drop depth charges. Then I go back in the control room with no more information then I had.

EAF274 Johan · 11-30-05, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducimus

If i could just have the sub exterior view, and NOTHING else, id be happy.

Just don't touch that F12 key then. How's your self discipline?

Curval · 11-30-05, 10:58 AM

I avoid it. Reason? I lost credit for enenmy sinkings while in that mode.

Depth Charge Dodger · 11-30-05, 12:50 PM

I use it for screenies only, and only after I have shot torps. If there are no enemy around and I want some screens of my sub leaping through the waves, then I will spend a while up there getting the right angle.

My first 3 patrols I used it after torps launched and before they hit.

Usually now, I watch through my scope until I see an explosion, then pause game, then freelook for a good screenie, then back to my sub and turn the time back on.

While the temptation is strong to glance up above while I am being pounded with depth charges, I have been able to resist so far.

92% realism is fine for my 1st career. I will go to 100% for my next career once I die or the campaign ends.

11-29-05, 04:52 PM	#1
Slick Rick Sonar Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Whats left of Florida Posts: 396 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Free look....... I know it is not really fair...and is close to downright cheating...but how many of you guys use the free look button.....I find it hard to resist....especially when I have fish in the water....

11-29-05, 06:20 PM	#3
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,706 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	I use it pretty often, partly for my modding work and partly b/c I love all the dramatic angles it can capture. I used to use it to line up shots but I rarely do this anymore. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

11-30-05, 12:50 PM	#10
Depth Charge Dodger Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use it for screenies only, and only after I have shot torps. If there are no enemy around and I want some screens of my sub leaping through the waves, then I will spend a while up there getting the right angle. My first 3 patrols I used it after torps launched and before they hit. Usually now, I watch through my scope until I see an explosion, then pause game, then freelook for a good screenie, then back to my sub and turn the time back on. While the temptation is strong to glance up above while I am being pounded with depth charges, I have been able to resist so far. 92% realism is fine for my 1st career. I will go to 100% for my next career once I die or the campaign ends. __________________ \"If you\'re not lucky, I can\'t use you.\" who said that?

11-29-05, 05:50 PM	#2
Kalach Weps Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 366 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	I never used to use it. But it gives great opportunities for good screenshots . I mostly use it for good (screenshots and such) but have to try hard not to use it for evil - the worst I normally exploit it is to check flags at night.

11-29-05, 06:59 PM	#4
nelson Medic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 160 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	You have to really to appreciate all the brilliant work people have put into the graphics, it's almost like being in a film

11-29-05, 07:30 PM	#5
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	I love and hate freelook. I love it for the fun factor, the great viewing opportunities. Seriously all those sub skins, emblems and other misc graphics mods dont do much when you can't view them. On the other hand, It spoils the suspense factor, and gives me information that i just shouldnt know., and hence ruins immersiveness for me. If i could just have the sub exterior view, and NOTHING else, id be happy.

11-30-05, 07:42 AM	#7
CptGrayWolf Commander Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saint Lawrence Seaway Posts: 459 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Hey it's only cheating if you go actively search for where everything is and make plans based on what you saw. I have no problem using freelook just on my sub, or even watching a DD drop depth charges. Then I go back in the control room with no more information then I had.

11-30-05, 10:58 AM	#9
Curval Navy Dude Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bermuda Posts: 177 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I avoid it. Reason? I lost credit for enenmy sinkings while in that mode.