1st or 3rd person view?

[hoffa (DayZ) 71]

I don't know if there's a thread like this one, but I was wondering what people use more often?

Realism-wise, 1st person would be a natural choice, but 3rd person gives a better overview. And in real life, our sight isn't boxed in a small screen. What you would actually see would be an angle somewhere between 45° left and right (7 and 9 numpad buttons). Also, it's easier to turn your head IRL. Because of that, I like to combine both views. 3rd person for exploring and 1st person for engaging zombies and observing other players, or engaging them too if needed.

[bahhh 83]

3rd person is much more easy

but 1st person is way more immersing and fun.

I choose fun over easiness

Edited August 2, 2012 by Bahhh

[Polkaman 60]

1st person for CQ gunfights because you can 'Q' and 'E'

3rd person for everything else, you're just handicapping yourself if you don't do it lol

[alcatraz968 100]

3d person balances the limited movement choices in the game. Like leaning up against a tree.

Not sure if we should keep or not.

3d person for crawling, 1st for everything else.

[DarkwaveDomina 1099]

First person in this game feels so unnatural and makes me feel kind of ill.

3DP: On, CH: Off = WinRAR.