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Tareen Kashaar Jericho Fraction The Star Fraction	Posted - 2007.02.18 05:00:00 - [1] Seeing how the search function only yielded two totally unrelated topics, I was wondering if anyone ever tried the TrackIR functionality of EVE yet. Even if you're a dev I'd love to know if this little device would be worth a purchase. It could be especially interesting for movie makers I guess, right? Does anyone have any first hand experience with it? It looks pretty awesome from their demo movies, but sadly there are no EVE demos. I'll probably be holding off on a purchase until I get a machine worth frapsing with, but I'd still love to hear any first-hand experience you might have. http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/ for more info about this thing. Cheers --- WTS: Forum Signatures, 30mil a piece. Evemail me!
SilentKnifez	Posted - 2007.02.18 05:04:00 - [2] This is not a flight simulator game and its pretty pointless to even ask.
petergriffen Amarr Eternity INC. Mercenary Coalition	Posted - 2007.02.18 05:08:00 - [3] It's an available feature in the game that he has a legitimate question about... Why is it pointless to ask? I'm working on it!
Yellow Planet RONA Corporation RONA Alliance	Posted - 2007.02.18 05:24:00 - [4] It looks pretty neat, might be real cool for movies. I think it would take time for me to get used to Combat with it. Originally by: Gummi CCP+BOB pushed, but the community pushed back, now thats a f**** Pendulum**.
EPSILON DELTA	Posted - 2007.02.18 06:42:00 - [5] neat technology so this is what games will be like in 20 years, head tracking + wearable display. but I fail to see how it relates to eve...? -------------------------------------------------- Yes I'm a forum alt, what you going to do about it?
Strength Cow Minmatar	Posted - 2007.02.18 06:55:00 - [6] Edited by: Strength Cow on 18/02/2007 06:54:20 From trackir website. "Newest Additions: Hot Games # ArmA: Armed Assault # EVE Online # Flyboys # Flight Simulator X # GTR 2 # Lock On 1.2: Black Shark # netKar PRO # Orbiter # rFactor # Ship Simulator 2006 # Wings Over Europe" Also from the site: "1. How to Enable TrackIR When you start EVE, TrackIR will not turn blue. You must press "esc" to enter the game's settings menu, and click on the "graphics" tab. At the bottom middle of this tab, there is an section on Graphics where you can checkmark "Enable NaturalPoint TrackIR Head Tracking." Check this option, and return to the game. The TrackIR's blue light should now be on, and you have 6D0F control!"
Allantia FW Inc Kith of Venal	Posted - 2007.02.18 06:59:00 - [7] The implementation isn't the greatest (it works the same as the hold right mouse + drag function) but perhaps something one could get used to. I just don't like it. It's a must-have if you're a flight simmer though.
hotgirl933	Posted - 2007.02.18 09:03:00 - [8] good first step for this program
Alakazam Bob The Builder Breidablik	Posted - 2007.02.18 11:51:00 - [9] I got trackIR primarily for FSX but it was fun to see how it works in eve. To be honest, it doesn't really work as well in EvE as it does in FSX. Get it for FSX, drop it for EVE :)
Tareen Kashaar Jericho Fraction The Star Fraction	Posted - 2007.02.18 19:28:00 - [10] Thanks for the responses so far. Originally by: Allantia The implementation isn't the greatest (it works the same as the hold right mouse + drag function) but perhaps something one could get used to. I just don't like it. Yeah, that's what I was wondering... the way I understand it, there is 6DOF with the EVE camera (left + right click combinations), but on the weird rotational axis system centered on your ship, if you know what I mean. I'm not a flight simmer by any means, so I'm grateful to those who share their experiences with the EVE implementation of this cute little thing. Does anyone know if there are any EVE videos made with it, or even demos with real life footage combined with ingame footage like the demos on the TrackIR site? --- WTS: Forum Signatures, 30mil a piece. Evemail me!
Allantia FW Inc Kith of Venal	Posted - 2007.02.19 08:21:00 - [11] Tried it out again tonight for a while. I think I could come to use it if the support were improved. The main problem is that the scaling isn't set up appropriately. The TIR only "sees" something like 40 degrees on either side of the unit. In a flightsim, the input is scaled so that when you reach the limit of the unit, you're looking completely to the rear. The scaling in EVE, though, is basically 1:1, IOW you can only really look to 40 or so degrees in each direction. So it can't be used to glance to the side, or behind you.
Odesa Conroy	Posted - 2007.02.19 09:11:00 - [12] I'm a simmer, so I use the trackir with other things, but yeah the feature in EvE isn't really implemented that well. You can zoom in, pan left to right, up down etc. It's mostly made for a first person view in games though. I thought it might be good, so I could look around and check out my immediate space, but it's more of a hassle than anything with the weird camera view. But I think it'd be good for eve movies... more of a natural camera action.
Tareen Kashaar Jericho Fraction The Star Fraction	Posted - 2007.02.19 23:17:00 - [13] Originally by: Allantia Tried it out again tonight for a while. I think I could come to use it if the support were improved. The main problem is that the scaling isn't set up appropriately. The TIR only "sees" something like 40 degrees on either side of the unit. In a flightsim, the input is scaled so that when you reach the limit of the unit, you're looking completely to the rear. The scaling in EVE, though, is basically 1:1, IOW you can only really look to 40 or so degrees in each direction. So it can't be used to glance to the side, or behind you. Hmm, but can't you set sensitivities like that in the driver software? Else it would be kind of pointless I guess... --- WTS: Forum Signatures, 30mil a piece. Evemail me!
Frezik Celtic Anarchy Anarchy Empire	Posted - 2007.02.19 23:48:00 - [14] Seems like it'd be cheaper if it were implemented with accelerometers rather than IR LEDs. You'd probably need 6 displays to take advantage of it on Eve, though.
Onchas Erivvia The Andromeda Directorate SMASH Alliance	Posted - 2007.02.20 00:35:00 - [15] I haven't found TrackIR useful for Eve. I won't take-off the ground in a flight sim without it loaded up, but it's going to be of limited function and value in any 3rd person game. ------------------------------------------ 'Teh Onchinator' Personal Assistant to MrsPitman
Qu'ut Nez Minmatar Norges Sildesalgslag	Posted - 2007.02.20 01:58:00 - [16] Originally by: Onchas Erivvia I haven't found TrackIR useful for Eve. I won't take-off the ground in a flight sim without it loaded up, but it's going to be of limited function and value in any 3rd person game. Same here, can't play flight sims without it, can't play Eve with it. ------ [SILD]
jeNK Caldari STK Scientific INVICTUS.	Posted - 2007.02.20 02:29:00 - [17] I used it for about 15mins, then the novelty wore off and I got annoyed with it.
Pharuan Gallente Jericho Fraction The Star Fraction	Posted - 2007.08.29 14:50:00 - [18] It's a bit of a resurrection, but would this have any impact on the "upcoming" atmospheric flight?
SexxxSlave	Posted - 2007.08.29 14:58:00 - [19] Originally by: Pharuan It's a bit of a resurrection, but would this have any impact on the "upcoming" atmospheric flight? upcoming Atmo flight? ROFL upcoming in 2010, MAYBE.
Miss Miata	Posted - 2007.08.29 20:48:00 - [20] well im used to using it anyway from playing il2, its certainly a awesome thing for combat flight sims but in eve its just nice to be able to use the extra feature. moving my head and having the enemy in my sights is great when u get used to it so ur doin it without thinkin. i like it

Deckard Bishop Forum Moderator Interstellar Services Department	Posted - 2007.08.29 22:19:00 - [21] necro = bad. and atmos flight won't be coming for a while, lets get kali and trinity first! click forum rules \| [email protected] \| Our Website Contact Support - Report Bug - Join ISD - Watch EVE TV


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