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First Person or 3rd Person?

  • Alucardmike
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    1st Person
    I only play in first person, because I did in every Elder Scrolls and hate third person view. I would like first person in nearly every game.
    The bird of Hermes is my name, eating my wings to make me tame.
  • hellcatlizzieb16_ESO
    3rd Person
    I played main story/solo content in first but switched to third end game as tactical fighting/ avoiding AOE etc is easier. I think it’s only end game and PvP it makes a big difference in.
  • YamiKuruku
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    3rd Person
    its better that way for me. Just barely i go into 1st person when i want to enjoy the view or make screenshots XD
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  • leeux
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    3rd Person
    1st person is just for screenshots IMO :)
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  • Anumaril
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    3rd person for PvP, PvE, and grinding.1st person for world content like questing, etc for immersion purposes.
  • r34lian
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    3rd Person
    Cause I play only female characters :D
    2000 CP • 18 Maxed Characters • 6 Altmers • 7 Redguards • Necromancer Orc • Warden Dunmer • DK Nord • DK Imperial • Templar Breton
  • Aurayna
    Aurayna
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    1st Person


    1st person for me ...I just hate being in 3rd person mode even when I am fighting enemies !
    PC - EU
  • HappyLittleTree
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    3rd Person
    3rd 90% of the time but sometimes 1st for questing etc.
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  • Keristari
    Keristari
    Soul Shriven
    3rd Person
    3rd. Always. 1st makes me feel a bit claustrophobic.
  • dan958
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    3rd Person
    First person for taking screenshots, third person for everything else.
    @dan958 - PC/EU - Dannuin - Nightblade - Bosmer - CP1048 - For the Queen!
  • logarifmik
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    It depends. In battles it's more convenient to use 3rd person view, while questing, housing and em... lollygagging is much more pleasant in 1st person view.
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  • zaria
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    3rd Person
    Hint, go first person and jump to Rawl or other popular wayshrine. Don't puke.
    Had something like it in 3rd too, had something passing through my field of view over and over, found it was the tail of an Khajiit who stood behind me and high up.
    Grinding just make you go in circles.
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  • Androconium
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    3rd Person
    You need drone-camera vision.
  • R1ckyDaMan
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    3rd Person
    I would love to enjoy the game in 1st person view but due to the way the game is designed it is not fun at all, mobs respawning behind you alot, things glitching through the camera etc.
  • FilteredRiddle
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    3rd Person
    Obviously 3rd.

    1st person is for decorating, RP, and niche non-combat scenarios.
    Xbox One NA
    The Sentinels of Padomay
    Obsidian Guard (Social with PvX Events)

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  • Michae
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    3rd Person
    Almost all locations are designed to accomodate third person and with enemies tending to surround you and clipping through other players it's just easier to play in third person. Plus I like to see my costumes. I only use first person view for looting small containers and checking out other people's characters. =)
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    @Michae PC/EU
  • greenmachine
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    3rd Person
    Fashion Scrolls Online in 1st Person? My characters look way too good for that!
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  • Raammzzaa
    Raammzzaa
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    3rd Person
    I began playing in first person since that was what I was used to in other games. However, third person is better for almost every end game activity in the game. So I’m in 3rd basically all the time now.
  • StarOfElyon
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    I only switch to first person when I want to feel like an old school gamer.
  • Kuramas9tails
    Kuramas9tails
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    3rd Person
    I would only use 1st person if it was allowed while on the mount. That would feel hella cool.
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    • theyancey
      theyancey
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      1st Person
      I like the immersive nature of feeling like I actually am my character in first person. I can actually aim my DPS staffs better that way too. In larger battles however I need to be able to see what is going on around me. Hard to see red circles in first person. So I switch back and forth. My mouse wheel gets a real workout in this game!
    • starlizard70ub17_ESO
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      3rd Person
      I play 3rd person because it give me better awareness in Cryodiil, dungeons, pledges, pretty much everywhere. I use 1st rarely when I need to interact with or loot something that's hard to reach in 3rd person.
      "We have found a cave, but I don't think there are warm fires and friendly faces inside."
    • ghastley
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      3rd Person
      The combat feedback (circles on the ground etc.) is all designed for third-person play. You really have no choice.

      First person is a useful option for some activities, though, so I wouldn't want to lose it.
    • MehrunesFlagon
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      3rd Person
      Cause I play only female characters :D

      this.
    • profundidob16_ESO
      profundidob16_ESO
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      3rd Person
      Nate wrote: »
      Just curious. I'm a 3PV myself.

      Where is the "2nd person" option ?
    • RebornV3x
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      3rd Person
      I 1st person casual content but 3rd person is a must in PvP and vet+ content
      Xbox One - NA GT: RebornV3x
      I also play on PC from time to time but I just wanna be left alone on there so sorry.
    • EmEm_Oh
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      3rd Person
      Gotta have 3rd person for PvP. If you don't, there's a lot to be missed. Used to play 1st person in PvE, but once I got into PvP, it's all 3rd person now. Additionally, you can see so much more as to the landscapes, etc. Better experience, imo. However, there is detail to be missed when you're roaming around inside homes and mansions and castles, so my advice, try to do both.
    • CMDR_Un1k0rn
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      3rd Person
      3rd person in all content. I like seeing my outfits, my mount, my pets...

      Why even have a pet or costume/outfit if you play 1st person?
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    • personman_145
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      1st Person
      Hmm, I generally use 1st person. I might be more effective in 3rd person because I can see what's around me, but generally, I prefer 1st person.
      PC: i5 8600k, 16GB DDR4 2666Mhz RAM, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
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    • Starlock
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      1st Person
      The only way to experience good immersion when you're role playing is to be behind the eyes of your characters. Third person is for chores/dungeons.
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