TF2 Field Of View?

Gamer_T · 9 Dec 2009 at 16:00

Hi guys.

What does Field Of View in TF2 actually do? You can choose between 75 and 90, but what's the difference and what do you usually have yours set to?

Cheers

Viper² · 9 Dec 2009 at 16:02

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_of_view

Calneon · 9 Dec 2009 at 16:23

Viper² said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_of_view

Helpful...

See the difference by actually changing the setting? Have it set higher if you have a widescreen monitor I think.

Teaf · 9 Dec 2009 at 16:26

90 myself, although I'd go 120 if I could. I prefer about 120 even though it looks odd as it makes the game feel faster and fits my playstyle better.

Secret_Window · 9 Dec 2009 at 16:42

There also seems to be 2 FOVs in TF2. There is one in the Video settings and there is one in the multiplayer profile settings. They both seem to do slightly different FOV changes from each other.

hohum · 9 Dec 2009 at 17:19

The one in video settings is for the game's FOV. The other setting in the game options is to change the FOV on the weapon model you see at the bottom right whilst playing.

just Scott · 9 Dec 2009 at 18:10

Maybe this will help:

75 FOV

90 FOV

Cutshaw · 9 Dec 2009 at 18:26

I've never actually noticed the setting in the options. Maybe I've found an excuse for being poo?

Is there an "ideal" setting for 4:3 or just mess about till you get what feels right?

Rroff · 9 Dec 2009 at 18:43

I find 90-110 fits your "natural" vision better... anything under 90 can make me feel motion sick - tho it can increase your efficency at longer range targetting but you will miss some action in the peripheral.

Tobes · 9 Dec 2009 at 20:04

When I increased it it made the stereo sound a bit strange so I set it back to default.

thevet · 9 Dec 2009 at 20:14

i dont play this game but i would say 90 as more is visible to you

Precizion · 9 Dec 2009 at 23:13

With a game like this where there is constant action going on around you, you want a pretty high FOV. The only real advantage of lower FOV is that it is a bit easier to aim at enemies in the distance, but since there are not all that many hitscan weapons that need pinpoint accuracy in TF2, there's basically no reason you should use it.

unknownsock · 10 Dec 2009 at 13:28

You should set the FoV to what is best for that resolution but don't ask me what that is

Hudzy · 10 Dec 2009 at 13:35

I've always left it alone hoping that the aspect ratio setting actually accounted for FoV too.

Kenai · 10 Dec 2009 at 13:43

As high as possible is best IMO, I used to play rtcw at 120FOV with a script to change to 65 when crouched or prone for long distance shooting...