[Bug or feature?] Shield is invisible while playing 1st person

[DaveUKR]

Shield becomes invisible when you switch to 1st person mode. Couldn't try with any other shields, needs feedback.

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[Leshma]

I can confirm this, tried 3 different shields (practice shield, elite cav shield and knightly heater shield). Like I'm holding air in 1st person view.

[cmp]

Feature?

[karasu]

Actually when on shieldwalls with hard visibility and 1st person is needed, this comes an handy  . Rather see the front, than a wood plank in 70% of the screen.

[DaveUKR]

Feature?

Well, playing with huge shields using first person is a pain 

[Byrdi]

Well, playing with huge shields using first person is a pain 

Why not keep it in then?

[karasu]

The only problem is that you'll eventually see flying arrows and bolts in front of your nose. 

[Leshma]

Problem is that people who are having sounds off, can't tell when attack is blocked without seeing shield. Not that I play in 1st person, just saying that someone who does might not be able to know when he blocked.

[Byrdi]

Problem is that people who are having sounds off, can't tell when attack is blocked without seeing shield. Not that I play in 1st person, just saying that someone who does might not be able to know when he blocked.

You might be able to see your hand get knocked back abit, besides if I were tochoose between having my view blocked or easier seeing when I had blocked; I would prefere the shield gone.

PS you can also look at the enemy's weapon to determine when he has been blocked.

[cmp]

Fixed in 27.07.13. If it happens again, open a new thread.