First Person Passenger Interiors for Transport Vehicles?

[JHendy]

Fully fleshed out vehicle interiors:

Apologies in advance for the image heaviness, but it saves me having to blather on and explain myself.

This is something that definitely isn't in the game right now, but could be on its way. Obviously this thread is pointless if so, but as it is, we don't know either way.

I'm talking of course about detailed vehicle interiors like the driver's seat/cockpit, but for passengers. The idea being that you'd be able able to free-look around the interiors of transport vehicles in first person, and see other players. Not entirely unlike this:






Obviously it'd be a lot darker inside a Galaxy/Sunderer

In an ideal world, instead of looking at a top down third person camera, this is what I'd like the experience of hot dropping from a Galaxy to be like. Minus the nanosuits and parachutes.



I've never liked only having a third person perspective to look at upon entering a vehicle in a first person game. Most modern shooters with vehicle elements seem to opt for fully-modelled interiors, and it's something that I think a major portion of PS2's desired audience would rather not be without. There are things that contemporary FPS games do very well, and this is one of them.

You should be able to remain in first-person regardless of the vehicle/spot you're in, it shouldn't be partial. A lot of people, myself included, cannot stand the disjointedness of a forced 3p camera in a first person game.

What say you?

[GreatMazinkaise]

I see no particular benefit to it, but sure?

[JHendy]

Originally Posted by GreatMazinkaise

I see no particular benefit to it, but sure?

It's attractive for the same reason that a detailed cockpit is preferable to a flying camera, for me at least.

[GreatMazinkaise]

Originally Posted by JHendy

It's attractive for the same reason that a detailed cockpit is preferable to a flying camera, for me at least.

I prefer the flying camera... but as a passenger a cockpit view doesn't really get in my way.

[maskedskull]

It could be a nice touch but it really isn't needed

[Stardouser]

Originally Posted by maskedskull

It could be a nice touch but it really isn't needed

This isn't just about graphics. Fully modeled interiors would allow explosion damage to wound people inside a vehicle among other things.

I just hope they aren't going to let engineers repair a vehicle from within.

[kadrin]

I love this in games purely for the immersion. Much cooler to ride inside looking out than the 3rd person camera.

[Envenom]

I quite like this idea. I've had good experiences in other games with it.

[Greeniegriz]

This would be nice, Lets hope they put it in.

Cheers,

GG

[Red Beard]

i dont know about full interior, but a cockpit like view for gunners is pretty much a must in terms of continuity...the rest frankly wouldnt be much of a priority relative to other development projects I suspect.

[Whalenator]

I'd prefer an interior to a 3rd-person camera for the sole purpose of the pilot alone dictating when the troops should drop.

[Chowley]

I would absolutely love it, its always nice to have a different view when on a bit of a trek to get somewhere, it generally adds to immersion for me as well. Not a necessity, but still I would love it.
Especially with how amazing the cockpits look it would almost be sad if they didnt do more interiors.

[Knightwyvern]

Would be a nice touch, but should have no gameplay effect other than not being able to see out of the vehicle as well as third person view.

[The Kush]

Definitely a cool feature. Not needed but would be lots of fun.

[TrenchcoatNinja]

A simple yes, because I'm used to looking at people's alter egos in transit.