Zooming out the map while spectating games.

by **13524k** » 17 January 2016, 03:30

I really enjoy watching games whenever I just want relax or eat, but having to watch the game via clicking on players isn't enough.
I think watching matches while having the ability to zoom out the map would be a good idea and can even be beneficial to the newer players. It can just be normal zoom(100%), 150%, and 200% would be the max.

(Of course if people worry about others using another account to see where everyone is, then a 10 second delay for spectating is enough. Though nobody even does this.)

by **mingo1** » 17 January 2016, 07:28

I like this a lot my friend.
Granted, spectators already have all they need, but this is still a great idea.

Viewing ALL the action on just 1 shot of the whole map is an epic idea.

However, what if on an enormous map the players just turn way to small for your viewing pleasure?
I would think the solution to this would just be to have many different zoom options.

For example, zooming in and out of player's POVs, or of the map itself.

All in all, nice idea.
We don't need it, but there's no harm in wanting it, because it's definitely a great one.

With respect, insight, and choice,

...those are my thoughts.

by **darkstar 1** » 17 January 2016, 08:54

Good idea, but there will be more lag if you zoom out.

by **guest-electric fish** » 17 January 2016, 09:34

Smart idea.i would love that

by **FRC10** » 17 January 2016, 10:01

Idea is irresistible. I would love to see it. It's something like u zoom out when playing on Compaign Mode in "root capacity". It feels like u are watching the whole action in game from the above.

by **the real slayer** » 17 January 2016, 11:20

I see no harm in this so, why not?

by **assasinguy** » 17 January 2016, 12:46

Yes please. Another cool thing to have would be the option to view the action from a fixed camera zoomed out just enough to show the entire map. I guess if a map is too big this might not look so good but it'll be optional, therefore no harm is done.

Someone else brought up the issue of lag, well, any update is going to cause lag isn't it, that's no reason to go against the idea completely, especially if it's an optional function, as this update idea is.

by **Worst Player** » 17 January 2016, 23:27

I like this idea, and lag shouldn't be a issue as playing in maps with a big zoom doesn't really cause lag.

I like the fact you added those 3 zoom options instead of just saying you want a "full map zoom". A free moving camera would also be a good idea as I can just watch the area instead of the players.
I wish the health bar would change when switching players, since it only shows that one player.

by **gameplayer10** » 17 January 2016, 23:30

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by **Silent Aurora** » 17 January 2016, 23:30

Love the idea, maybe switch the zooming using your mouse scroller? +/- 50%

by **gameplayer10** » 17 January 2016, 23:34

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by **assasinguy** » 17 January 2016, 23:34

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