sobieski12 835 Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks to "Barrett_killz" for finding a very interesting article.* To change your FoVReason I am making this thread is to focus on the FoV section of the article.* Here is the article - http://pastebin.com/F7Q8Ne2iScroll down to line 76* Follow instructions.Reddit also has some resolutions ready for those that don't want to do the math.* http://www.reddit.com/r/dayz/comments/ug6wu/how_to_adjust_your_fov_aka_how_to_cure_arma2/Proof that it works.Old FoVfovTop=0.75;fovLeft=1.3333334;1920 x 1080 resolutionNew FoVfovTop=1.03;fovLeft=1.83;1920 x 1080 resolution 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barrett_killz 229 Posted February 9, 2013 You can actually read the full article, it boosted my FPS from 15-20 to 40+ on my laptop, good luck to everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Planck 7174 Posted February 9, 2013 We all know it works, this is old news. The problem is that you can't use your fancy scopes no more. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sobieski12 835 Posted February 9, 2013 We all know it works, this is old news. The problem is that you can't use your fancy scopes no more.I didn't know...* Would be nice if there was a sticky about this.Remember an old thread poll talking about 1st person versus 3rd person.* That a hundred plus votes didn't like the 1st person FoV, thus they prefer 3rd person.- This would be nice to know.Fancy scopes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Planck 7174 Posted February 9, 2013 I didn't know...* Would be nice if there was a sticky about this.Try this in Google: 'dayz change fov'.I Fancy scopes?Yup, the sniper scopes won't be on target anymore if you change your fov. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svisketyggeren 662 Posted February 9, 2013 is there any way to increase ur view distance? Always wanted to get on a top and scout the landscape...but as its now u wont see very far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sobieski12 835 Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) Try this in Google: 'dayz change fov'.Yup, the sniper scopes won't be on target anymore if you change your fov.Actually, mine is working fine.* Testing right now, with a M40A3.- I am hitting my target dead on, at 600m.Want a video of me testing?* I'll keep trying other sniper rifles. Edited February 9, 2013 by Sobieski12 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Planck 7174 Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) is there any way to increase ur view distance? Always wanted to get on a top and scout the landscape...but as its now u wont see very far.It's a server setting, keeps people on an equal footing regardless of hardware.Actually, mine is working fine.* Testing right now, with a M40A3.- I am hitting my target dead on, at 600m.It's just the 50cals and the dmr/m24 I think. Edited February 9, 2013 by Max Planck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sobieski12 835 Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) It's just the 50cals and the dmr/m24 I think.Just tested the 107.* Target 600m , adjusted the zeroing at 600.- It's hitting the target dead on. Edited February 9, 2013 by Sobieski12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Planck 7174 Posted February 9, 2013 Just tested the 107.* Target 600m , adjusted the zeroing at 600.- It's hitting the target dead on.Are you 'just hitting the target' or are you hitting it right where you want to, like the head?If it is the latter, then you seem to somehow have solved a problem that have plagued many Arma players for ages... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sobieski12 835 Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) Are you 'just hitting the target' or are you hitting it right where you want to, like the head?If it is the latter, then you seem to somehow have solved a problem that have plagued many Arma players for ages...Yup, just got a perfect head shot on a civilian target at 630 m.* I'll record it for you.*Here Edited February 9, 2013 by Sobieski12 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sobieski12 835 Posted February 10, 2013 Just before this thread is buried into the eternity of the unknown.For those interested in the FoV change* Good News : You will be able to see more things around you, and the sniper scopes work fine.* Bad News : Is due, to the fact you can see more, more objects on your screen are loading, thus you have a massive FPS drop.If your system is already struggling with this game.* Do not apply this FoV change.Also before you start changing the config file.* Save your old data on a separate notepad or word document. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morotstomten 34 Posted February 10, 2013 it doesent screw up the aim with the scopes, the center of the scope is always the center of the scope, but it screws up the mil dots so if youre fond of the dmr youre gonna have to learn to use it properly again with custom fov Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sutinen 635 Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) Knew it.. A long time ago. The Standalone will be getting a FOV setting too.By the way, the scopes do hit targets where they're supposed to. Used a CZ 550 and shot one guy in the head from 200 meters, and shot another guy that you could barely see, he was lying down on a rooftop. Edited February 10, 2013 by Sutinen 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Planck 7174 Posted February 10, 2013 it doesent screw up the aim with the scopes, the center of the scope is always the center of the scope, but it screws up the mil dots so if youre fond of the dmr youre gonna have to learn to use it properly again with custom fovThe mildots, that was it.So it'll work in a test where you know the range, but you can't use your dots to gauge how far away something is. Thus it screws with the as50/m107 and dmr.Unless you have rangefinders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
