First person, on PC?

[MacSuibhne]

Touched on this in a previous discussion but I am still undecided about whether to keep this game or not. Two hours is miserably short to see if a game is gonna work for you..system specs, mechanics, etc.

I spent 50 minutes of my two hours just getting to the cabin where Dutch is asking for food. I got killed in the firefight and got out of the game. But I was not much further along in understanding the basic controls, much less anything else.

I know it takes time but there is a stumbling block, for me at least--I don't want to play this game in third person. I have no interest in doing that. None.

And I am on PC and not ready to purchase a controller only to find out I can't use it.

So...I would appreciate any advice, esp. from people in the same situation. Has anyone played this game exclusively (or near exclusively) in single person mode on pc?

[IDwLoD]

possible yes,
it might look and feel a bit weird,
like the gta first person mode,
the shooting works fine though.

but yeah it's possible.
just check your controls for the camera view key,
there's close up / med range / long range third person,
followed by first person view.

[RetroTekGuy]

Yeah of course it's possible. I use a wireless xbox controller and switch between first and 3rd when needed. It's seamless, You can easily play the whole game in 1st person. Just switch the setting for cover to be in 1st person and job done. Only time 3rd person is forced is cut scenes and maybe a few other little moments. Oh and adjust FoV accordingly

[Scrogdog]

You can use a controller on PC. Simply select that option in 'settings'.

With a keyboard, the V key switches your view between the modes described above. You can also remap keys or buttons. I suck at using controllers frankly but with keyboard play accidental key presses are a very real thing. I actually remapped my 'take cover' key because I was getting sick of accidentally diving for cover in the saloon and such. :)

Yes, I have tried it, but like any game, not just this one (and in imo) unless the game was primarily designed for FP you will lose a lot of situational awareness in that mode. That will have a real effect on game play especially in large battles, but then, I can't say I played long enough in that mode to get used to it.

[Ayahuasca]

I use a X Box fusion controller for windows 10 and you just plug it in and play no issues .....some parts of the game will be difficult in FPV though but doable for sure

I have also used other controllers in the past as long as it was for my OS it was plug and play pretty much...the best thing about controllers is the vibration and stuff it really brings games to the next level and given this game has Full control support it really is a game changer.

[DargonBlak]

OP's actual question

Originally posted by MacSuibhne:

Has anyone played this game exclusively (or near exclusively) in single person mode on pc?

I have never played this game in first person. Third person takes some getting used to, but once you do, you will miss third person in other games :)

I have seen posts here of others that play this game in first person only, so i do believe it is feasible - but not sure why you would want to unless ur a stubborn old man :D

Hope you stick with it Mac !

[Ayahuasca]

TBH sharkcard I mean Rockstar does not do FPV very well anyway look @ gta5 some of the animations just make you ill lol

[MacSuibhne]

Originally posted by ☣Dr Quin Magna☣:

Yeah of course it's possible. You can easily play the whole game in 1st person. Just switch the setting for cover to be in 1st person and job done. Only time 3rd person is forced is cut scenes and maybe a few other little moments. Oh and adjust FoV accordingly

Not sure I know what you mean by "just switch the setting for cover..." What's a "cover?"

And do you like it in 1st per.?

Originally posted by Scrogdog:

You can use a controller on PC. Simply select that option in 'settings'.

I don't have a controller. I've never played with a contoiller. If I had one I'd give it a try.

I suck at using controllers frankly but with keyboard play accidental key presses are a very real thing. I actually remapped my 'take cover' key

Is that the "cover" @Dr. Quin Magna was talking about? "Q" on the keyboard? What did you map it to?

Yes, I have tried it, but like any game, not just this one (and in imo) unless the game was primarily designed for FP you will lose a lot of situational awareness in that mode. That will have a real effect on game play especially in large battles, but then, I can't say I played long enough in that mode to get used to it.

Not so worried about "situational awareness. I am just finishing a game... first person... where there are several large battles. I would prefer the real immersion of 1st per by a LONG SHOT.

I played Witcher 3 and hated, hated, hated it. For some, I suspect the god-like control of pulling Geralt's strings (or Arthur's?) is what they want. But for me there is no immersion at all in 3rd per. IMO...

[MacSuibhne]

Originally posted by Ayahuasca:

I use a X Box fusion controller for windows 10 and you just plug it in and play no issues .....some parts of the game will be difficult in FPV though but doable for sure

I have also used other controllers in the past as long as it was for my OS it was plug and play pretty much...the best thing about controllers is the vibration and stuff it really brings games to the next level and given this game has Full control support it really is a game changer.

Well, I keep hearing this and it intrigues me but no controller. Never had one. Want to lend me one? xD.

[Ayahuasca]

Originally posted by MacSuibhne:

Originally posted by Ayahuasca:

I use a X Box fusion controller for windows 10 and you just plug it in and play no issues .....some parts of the game will be difficult in FPV though but doable for sure

I have also used other controllers in the past as long as it was for my OS it was plug and play pretty much...the best thing about controllers is the vibration and stuff it really brings games to the next level and given this game has Full control support it really is a game changer.

Well, I keep hearing this and it intrigues me but no controller. Never had one. Want to lend me one? xD.

My hand me downs go to my boy lol .....They are pretty cheap though just for a windows 10 one .....make sure to go wired i dunno why we can control a rover on mars but cant get a controller to work wirelessly W/O input lag but ya

[Scrogdog]

Well your OP appears to inquire about a controller nonetheless. You did not want to purchase one only to learn that you could not use it. That you would need to purchase one means you do not have one. We got that part.

Yes, 'Q' is take cover. I remapped it to 'T'.

[Ayahuasca]

Walmart .....if you dont like it return it or any other buisness that allows returns

[MacSuibhne]

Originally posted by DargonBlak:

OP's actual question

I have never played this game in first person. Third person takes some getting used to, but once you do, you will miss third person in other games :)

I have seen posts here of others that play this game in first person only, so i do believe it is feasible - but not sure why you would want to unless ur a stubborn old man :D

Hope you stick with it Mac !

"If I look like a mean old man, that's what I am..." (Jerry Lee Lewis)

I hate third person. I 'm not a puppeteer. No immersion in it, IMO... no interest for me.

So i don't know if Ill refund it or not--it doesn't sound like the game works all that well in 1st per. No one is stepping up to say how good it is, at any rate. I'd rather not play it in 3rd.

[MacSuibhne]

Originally posted by Scrogdog:

Well your OP appears to inquire about a controller nonetheless. You did not want to purchase one only to learn that you could not use it. That you would need to purchase one means you do not have one. We got that part.

Yes, 'Q' is take cover. I remapped it to 'T'.

Yes. i wonder about controller--seems like on this forum that's the preferred input in this game, and some even make it sound like it is connected to 1st per. as well.

Just weighing all the factors to decide whether to refund or not.

I'm 75 years old and have always played with mouse or trackball. I'm also on a fixed income. I can afford it but only because I've made it a policy not to buy stuff I don't need or won't use.

[Scrogdog]

In my opinion there are several things that may affect immersion/enjoyment that have nothing to do with your view mode.

Let's start with the very silly weight system. You could kill and eat a WHOLE deer for dinner, and still need to stuff your face with candy or even eat multiple large meals in order to maintain weight which affects stats. The game effect is not too bad perhaps, but to me immersive would mean realistic. They got this part wrong by a long shot, imo.

Add to that the fact that many NPCs exist only to run in to you whether walking or riding. It's quite silly to see some person on a horse quite intentionally swerve to cause a collision. To boot, you are the one who is called an idiot for getting in the way. Especially in the early part of the story, you walk in to a saloon and some guy is programmed to run in to you. If it wasn't so obvious it probably wouldn't feel so faked.

Controls can be wonky regardless of what you choose as well. Like when I press the button to hitch my horse and it jumps up on the porch of the building I'm near instead.

I could go on all day. Yet, I still consider this the greatest game world ever produced. I'm 63 btw. :)

[Noma]

You hate something until you're open minded enough to try to like it. It's like everything, if said creation is not ♥♥♥♥, you're your own limit on that matter.

Anyway, I play the game probably 75/25 on third person and first person view.
I think the shooting is better in first person, but due to the narrow field of view, riding on horse is a bit bad there. I guess there should be some mod available, so it's probably fixable for the single player mode. I play exclusively on mouse and keyboard. The game as a rather unsually large array of bindable actions, and I find using the gamepad a bit clunky.

The game is visually breath-taking and the tps view lets you enjoy more those marvelous sceneries. The camera, by taking a step back, really makes you feel like you're in a wild world full of possibilities. On that point, the tps view is actually far more immersive than the fps one. Don't forget that the game is a very cinematic experience at times. That's not something the first person view can translate well. Plus you can't see all the awesome models' animations in fps view.