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IDProjectCategoryLast Update
0028361Heart Of The MachineGameplay IssueJun 18, 2024 6:03 pm
ReporterTrogg Assigned ToChris_McElligottPark  
Status resolvedResolutionfixed 
Product Version0.518 Expanded Deterrence 
Fixed in Version0.549 Of Mice And Crowns 
Summary0028361: Cycling units adjusts zoom level
DescriptionWhenever I switch between my units with 'P' or spacebar the camera adjusts to a fixed zoom level instead of maintaining the current zoom and centering on the unit. The Forces menu doesn't have this issue when right-clicking on units.
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Chris_McElligottPark

May 24, 2024 7:39 am

administrator   ~0068582

Well -- if you're way zoomed in on a unit at the ground level, and then you cycle over to a vehicle, it needs to zoom out to a level where the vehicle can be shown.

There is a different more naive method being used on the sidebar, so I bet if you zoomed all the way in on a unit, and then switch to a vehicle, you'd get a lovely view of the ground under it.

Similarly, if you're just moving between regular ground units, but one is on a building, etc.

It probably could use some refinement, and it also probably should apply to other methods of focusing on a unit, but it's trying to make sure that things are on-screen. It may be too aggressive in some specific cases, amongst other issues.

Trogg

May 24, 2024 8:00 am

developer   ~0068590

The issue for me is I like being zoomed fairly far out and it keeps zooming me in closer and then I keep zooming back out again. The way the forces menu camera refocus works feels perfect to me.

Chris_McElligottPark

May 24, 2024 8:06 am

administrator   ~0068591

Having it zoom in more is definitely undesirable for sure. Basically, if someone is in the other case where they are very zoomed in, it does need to zoom out. But if you're already at a comfortable distance, then having it zoom in makes no real sense.

I put this as a minor fix for later just so I can focus on content in the short term, because to really get this right will take me probably the better part of an hour. I think it's important, but I need to get the content stuff done first.

Chris_McElligottPark

Jun 18, 2024 6:03 pm

administrator   ~0069272

Thanks!

* The game no longer zooms in on targets when you are switching which unit is selected. If your zoom is too low to see it, it will still zoom OUT to make sure it is in view, but it won't zoom in if you're already at a height where you could see it fine.

Issue History

Date Modified Username Field Change
May 24, 2024 12:43 am Trogg New Issue
May 24, 2024 7:39 am Chris_McElligottPark Note Added: 0068582
May 24, 2024 7:40 am Chris_McElligottPark Assigned To => Chris_McElligottPark
May 24, 2024 7:40 am Chris_McElligottPark Status new => minor fix for later
May 24, 2024 8:00 am Trogg Note Added: 0068590
May 24, 2024 8:06 am Chris_McElligottPark Note Added: 0068591
Jun 18, 2024 6:03 pm Chris_McElligottPark Status minor fix for later => resolved
Jun 18, 2024 6:03 pm Chris_McElligottPark Resolution open => fixed
Jun 18, 2024 6:03 pm Chris_McElligottPark Fixed in Version => 0.549 Of Mice And Crowns
Jun 18, 2024 6:03 pm Chris_McElligottPark Note Added: 0069272