Third person games are literally unplayable unless...

[Spooky_Heejin]

Unless I have some sort of head gear to cover my characters head and face. If I can see my characters face in a 3rd person game, it's impossible for me to have immersion since I can't place myself in their shoes (usually because I get mogged). Is this just me?

 

[8CbZA-kHFu6pFgE*]

autism

 

[SociallyStunted]

Nah its not just you, this is why i prefer first person games over third. Its just so much easier to self insert myself into the game and actually be immersed in it.


I dont really play alot of third person games anyway because of this

 

[gluttony]

Idk I don't really care cause it's a video game it isn't real just remember that.

 

[poorenglishcel]

Hmmmmmm most games i have played were third person. I like them.

 

[Spooky_Heejin]

it's a video game it isn't real just remember that.

 

[Spooky_Heejin]

I dont really play alot of third person games anyway because of this

I returned RE4 remake because of it. Seeing the character I play as mogging me to oblivion made it literally impossible to get immersed.

 

[Dwarven_Miner]

I slightly prefer third person because I really like miniatures and when I was a kid I had lots of action figures and third person models remind me of those. I like inspecting the armor and clothing models, and to see the character immersed in the environment.

Strangely, I don't feel more immersed with first person, it doesn't do anything for me.

 

[Spooky_Heejin]

I slightly prefer third person because I really like miniatures and when I was a kid I had lots of action figures and third person models remind me of those. I like inspecting the armor and clothing models, and to see the character immersed in the environment.

Interesting. I guess you view it as a customizable action figure that you can play as.

 

[Dwarven_Miner]

Interesting. I guess you view it as a customizable action figure that you can play as.

Yeah, that's how I usually feel. Conversely, when playing first person I never feel like I'm projecting myself into the character, or maybe only when it's a totally silent character.

I was just thinking if it could also be because I started gaming in the 8-bit era and back then and for several years after almost everything was essentially third person (although not with a behind camera). Back then a first person view was almost exclusively associated with vehicle simulators, etc.

 

[yeetbender_]

What's more important is that their camera can properly clip through walls and is good at keeping a nice angle through which to see your character. Otherwise, might as well make it first-person instead.

 

[Spooky_Heejin]

Yeah, that's how I usually feel. Conversely, when playing first person I never feel like I'm projecting myself into the character, or maybe only when it's a totally silent character.

I was just thinking if it could also be because I started gaming in the 8-bit era and back then and for several years after almost everything was essentially third person (although not with a behind camera). Back then a first person view was almost exclusively associated with vehicle simulators, etc.

Makes sense.

 

[Failed Pullout]

I don't need or want anything in games to be relatable.

 

[Spooky_Heejin]

I don't need or want anything in games to be relatable.

There's a difference between relatable and wanting to imagine yourself in the position of a character in a game.

 

[Morro]

Nah, as long as they're not female or a man on steroids, I couldn't care less.

But I do prefer masked characters, especially if I'm playing a shooting or science-oriented game; it feels cooler.

 

[Failed Pullout]

There's a difference between relatable and wanting to imagine yourself in the position of a character in a game.

Why do you need the character to be you though?

 

[Spooky_Heejin]

But I do prefer masked characters, especially if I'm playing a shooting or science-oriented game; it feels cooler.

Based, same.

Why do you need the character to be you though?

Not sure to be honest.

 

[Tšuudi]

I don't mind 3rd person games, I can get immersed even if the character looks nothing like me. Also I usually avoid covering the characters face so I can see their facial expressions.

 

[Dead End]

I don't think I've ever taken note of my own character's face when playing a third person game.

 

[anotherwastedlife]

Only third person game I couldn't play was Haydee because you could only play it with one hand

 

[Mr Black]

Unless I have some sort of head gear to cover my characters head and face. If I can see my characters face in a 3rd person game, it's impossible for me to have immersion since I can't place myself in their shoes (usually because I get mogged). Is this just me?

Very reletable tbh