Model Rotation

Haunted

I heard that in 1.1, one of the lerks new abilities will be to hang upside down from the ceiling. And their in game model will actually hang upside down.

So I wonder, will skulk models now rotate along walls and ceilings so their feet are attached to them. And if so, will their view change to be aligned with the model, like AvP?

If this happens, they should also make a key the climb key like AvP so it would be easier to stick to ceilings.

So, will it happen?

Ollj

A rotating view does not make it easier to stick to ceilings.
Using XP-Cagey`s improved clipping hull CSG does!

I want a rotating view on ceilings and a larger vield of view (default_fov 120) .

SoulSkorpion

I like the FOV as it is. I tried playing TFC spy in melee combat (practically the same thing as skulk combat) with an FOV > 90, and it didn't work.

Guspaz

From what I understand, though I may be incorrect:

1) View rotation will never be done, it induces too much nausia, and makes it impossible to keep track of position.
2) Model rotating may be implemented if it is possible.

folk

and that's why you make it an option for people who know how to play descent.

Comprox

And thats why view rotation will only be added in the later stages. It's not a needed feature, and rotating the model would be much more important for asthetics. If it does go in, I don't see it happening for a long while... but thats just me.

Umbraed_Monkey

imho, the rotating model is very important for ns. One of the things that was of great importance to ns is atmosphere, and nothing ruins the dark ns atmosphere like a skulk **** sticking out of a wall like some sorta hunting trophy.

rotating view? adjusted FOV? climb button instead of the unstick (crouch) button? not necessary, skulking is great as it is now.

Ahnteis

Running along cielings could be easier. (Must... not... look... down!)

However, I too think that rotating view (having played AvP) would not be as fun as the current system.

Rabid_Llama

I think some sort of model rotating system would be an awesome addition to the game. Skulks wouldn't have to stick to cielings with their back anymore.
View rotation is NOT something I want to see, though. It would be overly confusing and disorientating.

Onuma

I think that if view/model rotation is implemented, skulks should be very cat-like, in that they fall feet first when dropping off from a ceiling or wall <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->

James_H4xwell

ok... think about this
AvP = long open spaces on big maps with big rooms most of the time
NS = small curvy hallways with hardly any open spots
[sarcasm] Model rotation would be the perfect thing for skulks who can hardly close the distance to a marine and keep an eye on him while snapping [/sarcasm]
dear god imagine trying to parasite a marine

Rabid_Llama

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AvP = long open spaces on big maps with big rooms most of the time
NS = small curvy hallways with hardly any open spots
[sarcasm] Model rotation would be the perfect thing for skulks who can hardly close the distance to a marine and keep an eye on him while snapping [/sarcasm]
dear god imagine trying to parasite a marine <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I think what you mean is VIEW rotation. And I agree with you there.
Model rotation would be just an aesthetic effect. The skulk in question wouldn't notice anything different. That marine that he's parasiting, though, would see the skulk hanging upside down from the ceiling, or grabbed onto the wall sideways. The skulk's view would stay upright, like it does now.
Edit: at least in MY system it would <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->

mRWaffles

I just want the skulks to stop climbing with their backs. Keep the view the way it is... managable.