Posted 16 November 2012 - 02:59 PM

Hi Mechwarriors,So Russ let slip in an interview with No Guts No Galaxy we are looking into a 3rd person view option. It seems a lot of people are unhappy with this, so we’d like to explain our thought process here.For reference, we also strongly recommend listening to Russ’s comments , as he provides a clear case for our approach.Over the course of development, we’ve had a huge number of requests for a 3person camera option. At this early stage, it’s something we feel that warrants further analysis, understanding and exploration.MechWarrior Online is, and will always be, a game focused on 1st person combat in Mechs. That experience is sacrosanct to the classic Mechwarrior experience.If we find that there is a relevant role for an optional 3person camera mode, then then would simply be an additional option that, if you don’t want it, won’t affect you. Bryan will be writing a detailed Command Chair post on this (he's currently at 40,000 feet, and not by Jump Jetting) with more details. For now, be assured we're acutely aware of past problems with 3rd person view, and will make sure those same issues are thoroughly addressed. We wouldn’t settle for anything less.Cheers,The MechWarrior Online Team