valid Hotkey for quick view of battle from above

[smokeyh2 1,512]

I was wondering if it might be possible to have a hotkey which you press to give you a quick birds eye veiw

of the map your playing in

just a press and release to give you a quick veiw rather than using the page up and down buttons

sometimes in a heated battle its a bit annoying playing and trying to press page up and down at the same time

just a quick press of a button to show you an overview would be really handy

 

anyone any thoughts on this idea ?

[Maf 32,302]

Valid

[mps] [ctrl] [intf] [gmpl]

 

This may render some current tactics obsolete, such as hiding the flag in different places during a flag exchange or sneaking into the enemy base. But other than that I like the idea. Would definitely allow you coordinate your actions better such as choose the best direction from which to attack or check if any areas of your base are left undefended.

[DageLV 940]

I was wondering if it might be possible to have a hotkey which you press to give you a quick birds eye veiw

of the map your playing in

just a press and release to give you a quick veiw rather than using the page up and down buttons

sometimes in a heated battle its a bit annoying playing and trying to press page up and down at the same time

just a quick press of a button to show you an overview would be really handy

 

anyone any thoughts on this idea ?

i would use it rare.

Im using q&e all the time!

[fordmustang12345 3,910]

would be interesting . Would be great to have when your exploring a new (for you at least) map cause you could use it to figure out where everything is

[A_R_A_K_E_L_Y_E_N 503]

Camera angle control is a skill.

[Bugs.meeny 1,013]

There would be no more searching the sky in golds, could just check where its falling easily

[smokeyh2 1,512]

in reply to comments

i am not suggesting removing the page up or down

the use of the hotkey would be used for quick reference then when released would return you to your

chosen camera settings using your page up-down

[A_R_A_K_E_L_Y_E_N 503]

Camera angles are a skill. Adding this would terminate it

[Hex 11,520]

Camera angles are a skill. Adding this would terminate it

^ This is why this won't be implemented. Skilled use of Q & E makes the entire map visible to you.

[asifmehmood 1,576]

I can't say any thing.......

[Amateur 829]

Good Idea!

[Fatstest_tanker 3]

what about when gold dropps on large maps it would make it too easy to find

[F1ASC0 1,705]

I don't like this because it makes the game easier. If this is implemented, wouldn't it ruin tactics? Campers won't be able to camp. People with flags won't be able to hide because they would get spotted.

 

In large maps when gold is dropping, gold will be spotted and it won't be fun. I would rather find the gold because that's fun to me :p

[USMC_Tank_Commander 86]

I like this idea.  Yes Q & E or Pg UP and Down (which ever your flavor) is a skill.  But, in that moment of fight or flight that quick glance tactical advantage may help in making qualified decisions.  There have been countless times when I am evading with the enemy flag.  I round a corner right into a hornet's nest of enemy tanks.  Needless to say it doesn't bode very well for me.  As for the other concerns.  There is a simple solution to this view.  First - don't give the tanks on the battlefield their allegiance.  Just show a tank in that area.  Second - don't show were the power ups and gold drop locations are.  These are more or less chance items and should remain that way.  It is an awesome experience as you are running away from the enemy base and you happen to find a double armor or nitro box.  Bingo, you are on your way.

[Earth 1,091]

ctrl+shift+k vars.set cam_vspeed 1.0

Thank me later

[III_Dope_III 319]

press the delete button

Edited June 2, 2016 by III_Dope_III

[III_Dope_III 319]

ctrl+shift+k vars.set cam_vspeed 1.0

Thank me later

how do you change it back, now this is annoying

[donaldo9000 1,342]

how do you change it back, now this is annoying

ctrl+shift+k vars.set cam_vspeed 0.7

 

http://en.tankiwiki.com/Camera_Settings

Edited June 2, 2016 by donaldo9000

[i200000 717]

It would change the gameplay. I am not sure if changing anything in the game is worthy.

[KoKoRocha 9]

If this was implemented, I can see where one person on the team could orchestrate their team's movement to an unfair advantage. The only way it could be kept fair is if the bird's eye view showed the structure of the map only (Blind Map). Example: placements of the buildings, bridges, holes, islands, etc. and maybe the placement of the flags and CP zones without showing any tanks at all.

 

Another unfair advantage would be if you are playing 1 vs 1. You could take a bird's eye view of the map to see where your opponent is.

[USMC_Tank_Commander 86]

If this was implemented, I can see where one person on the team could orchestrate their team's movement to an unfair advantage. The only way it could be kept fair is if the bird's eye view showed the structure of the map only (Blind Map). Example: placements of the buildings, bridges, holes, islands, etc. and maybe the placement of the flags and CP zones without showing any tanks at all.

 

Another unfair advantage would be if you are playing 1 vs 1. You could take a bird's eye view of the map to see where your opponent is.

And how is this different from conventional warfare?  Besides what is to stop both sides from having an individual as command and control?  So, yes, I can see some advantages to and against having such a feature.  Plus, it would be incentive for the opposing team to find the person who is the Command Post and eliminate them quickly and often.  Thus, keeping one side in a state of chaos.

[Strikechard123 241]

nice idea, should be implemented.

[C.O.N.Q.U.E.R.O.R 3,845]

Plus, it would be incentive for the opposing team to find the person who is the Command Post and eliminate them quickly and often.

?? They can still see, can't they? Think about it...

[Indesrtuctible 42]

 

 Campers won't be able to camp. 

 

well 1 thing is good

so a fast q and e?

[GorgoBlesk 831]

It would create huge advantage for Magnums.