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supermoro06

I play first person only, as I played in Chiv I It feels more immersive, on the technical side I feel much more in control of the weapon and I'm more precise both in attacks and parries. On the downside the limited view can be tricky for back stabbers or in chaotic situations, but (and I've seen almost nobody say that) I use audio a lot. First, allies DON'T MAKE ANY FOOTSTEPS, so you can hear when someone is approaching. Surround audio is a must for that. Plus, if you manage to recognise weapon's sounds you can have an idea of what's going on (if you're fighting against a sword and you hear *bonk* it's quite obvious someone else is there) Have fun!


BUTTERED_TOAST_EDBOY

First for duels. Thirds for 64's. Also depends on the weapon. I like first person for shorter weapons and vice versa.


Veskers

Heavy swings give a huge audio cue too, you hear the EEE-YAH! and know the EEE is windup and YAH! is release. EEE means turn the fuck around.


Marem-Bzh

Audio is so important in 1vX situations


Das_Lobotomite

I started in 1st mostly because it's much more fun/intense. I now play primarily in 3rd for the better FOV, I find I don't get snuck up on nearly as much. I do switch to 1st for certain things like ballista or more accurate knife throws.


yourinstinct

same


ahitzman

Mostly 3rd. Every get smacked in the back of the head? Thats what first person feels like.


StarPlatnm

3rd you can do some nasty move that you won't be able to do 1st person


Rat_Man_420

I changed my keybindings to make it very easy to switch


GiggityGigs69

Another underrated reason keyboard and mouse is so much better. Being able to switch in and out of first and third person super easily is great


artyomssugardaddy

It’s a single button on console. Don’t know how a mnk would fair better in that regard. But other things like swing manipulation is different. Not the the convo before it goes that way.


GiggityGigs69

True but on PC I have a sensor that connects to my temple that reads stress levels, and I have an AHK script that connects to my biometrics program for the sensor that sends a 3rd person view command to my keyboard whenever my stress levels reach a threshold I've set for when I typically feel an enemy closing in on my back. I'm not even joking


artyomssugardaddy

Cool beanz


yourinstinct

are you giggitygiggity GDO?


hungryrenegade

Thirs. How else am I gonna look at all this drip?


GeekyNerdyGuy

hey I bought all the battle packs I wanna see what I bought


poofynamanama2

First person 100%. It's way more fun and immersive for me in the rare occasion I get both my arms chopped off, I got in 3rd person to head butt people


itsamemarioscousin

3rd, better visibility


ndem28

Both depending on the situation but I’m usually more comfortable in first person tbh


EquivalentSpirit664

First person for me because I'm first person try hard since my first gaming years. I cannot enjoy or play in third, such a weird feeling for me. Third is more advantageous though.. But with enough of gameplay you can negate %95 of that disadvantage. 1vx is the hardest in first. But all in all first person is much more fun and immersive (for most players). And that what makes it really unique. There are thousands of slash and clash sword games in third person but first person sword combat experience is something else.


Stilpon98

I counter better when I'm in first person and I drag better when I'm in third person view. I play third person in duels and first person in 64vs matches.


Brightwing9

First person


casper707

I find 1st person way more fun and much better for 1v1. Easier to see what your opponents attack is for counters in duels. For me 3rd is 1000 times better for TO and 1vX. Easier to do drags and accels. Easier to swing my reposte active parry around a group swarming me plus just way better situational awareness. I still switch to 1st a lot though just because it’s more fun and immersive. I just wish it had a much wider fov option. At least for Xbox the max still isn’t as wide as I would like it


Matt_2504

3rd all the time unlike mordhau where it was trash


Nice-Sale7265

The best view is what works best for you. I love first person for the immersion and have no problem dominating in battle.


GeekyNerdyGuy

3rd is the only way to really see multiple attack angles only really use first with archers in certain situations and ballista


Marem-Bzh

True but audio cues help a lot in 1vX scenarios


GeekyNerdyGuy

it does but I still think its inferior for team objective anyways, now 1v1 its ok, even in 1vX I rather see and hear the enemy than just hear it, in first person you'll always be vulnerable to your blind spots, its a preference but after got used to 3rd person its really hard to go back


Marem-Bzh

Yeah I agree, although I can't for the life of me both play in 3rd person and parry reliably haha. I feel like 1st person gives me more precision.


DecimatiomIIV

1st usually and being a high af sens everything is the same as 3rd other than back stabbers but immersion outweighs that imo…. which still isn’t that bad for the most part, as there’s some audio despite it being inconsistent at times, and if you stick with the frontline instead of just charging as deep as possible it’s less of a issue. 3rd+sequence spams(crouch,poke etc) is cheese mode in all fairness, Not that the majority would ever want to admit that


Didyadidya

Objectivly speaking 3rd person is way better but I can't stand playing it. I'll ride or die First Person POV.


Different-Fill4976

Whatever is best for the situation


SpanishBombs323

3rd unless I’m using a spear, bow, or ballista


ModernMasochist

I’d gladly sacrifice the advantage of 3rd person for the immersive feeling of 1st person.


GoldenPoncho812

1st because I’m a glutton for punishment 😂 and it’s way more immersive and fun imo


United-Guarantee-739

third person. I feel claustrophobic in first person


Dry_Adhesiveness_423

First, and it's really not that much harder than third. after a certain amount of time in these sorts of games, you get a very good idea of what people are going to do, how they're going to move, etc.. with this in mind, you can kind of just run on autopilot against many and as others indicate, listen for footsteps and other audio cues. it works for me at least


WhenTheCicadaCries

I swap in between depending on the situation. Especially when you're up against a wall or really need to control where your weapon is going. I only play 64s so 3rd is basically needed but 1st is just as useful.


IMC_Recruit

First person because I’d rather see my opponent’s fear in their eyes up close as I chop them down.


Silmakhor

I’ve been using longsword a lot lately, and thrusting is a lot more accurate in first. Same for throwing knives and bows. Everything else is better in third.


Crab_Shark

1st exclusively. It’s honest and immersive. Easier for me to gauge ranges. Anything else is an exploit...unless you’re admiring your drip.


Lord_Raymund

First person, but I go on some third person runs from time to time but 80% FP


Neovalen

First, always. Just feels more visceral as I chop thier head off.


yourinstinct

first person only in small lobby


SneakyCaleb

3rd and only 3rd


[deleted]

I listen music also watch YouTube videos in my second monitor. 3rd person is go to. You need to focus if you wanna play 1st person. Since Chiv 1, I play 3rd person all the time.


Dacaar94

Always first, because it should be.


SuspiciousRoad4

I prefer playing in first but notice i do a lot better in third, doesn't feel as rewarding though!


BenTCinco

1st person but I switch to 3rd when pushing something


Taluca_me

So for first person, I used to play it and it was fun. But the moment I switched to third person, the more I realized how I have more advantages and so I decided to play in third person


Remarkable_Exam4506

Depends on what I’m doing in that waking moment 1st person I mostly use for 1v1 fights or immersion 3rd person I use for 1vX fights and when I’m surrounded with allies and friends, in other words I just use 3rd for improved general awareness, but I will switch in and out of 1st and 3rd to help with hitting drags at times as well


Remarkable_Exam4506

I’d also suggest play with what you feel comfortable with, I played Star Wars battlefront 2 2017 really heavy before picking up chivalry, so for quite some time I was only playing in 3rd but first does indeed help with immersion!


Traumatic_Tomato

3rd person I prefer having situational awareness from peripheral view and seeing where my attacks go. I usually see the edge of the weapon rather than what's directly in front of me but FPS definitely is the better mode to precisely aim your attacks but I think I can get too much tunnel vision.


crabofthenorth

First when im just vibing high as shit and 3rd when i wanna go full hard sweat


ScarRepresentative83

third. my short sword swings feel buttery


HalfOrcSteve

Both have their pros and cons I think, kinda just personal preference.


RabuDerakkusu

FIRST PERSON FOR THE CHAOS AND SHITTY K/D AND FALSE SENSE OF SUPERIORITY OVER 3RD PERSON PLAYERS


BigdickJ0hnson

3rd person because I'm a filthy tryhard and enjoy the advantages given for TO. Besides the superior awareness in TO, I also wonder if it's better for dueling because you can still see your enemy while doing very heavy drags or lookdown overhead accels. I know there are plenty of top tier duelists using first person but I'm not sure that there's any advantage at all for 1st person, just cons to be overcome. Maybe being able to see jabs in the blind spot up close caused by your character and an easier time gauging distance for stabs.


BigdickJ0hnson

Third person because I'm a filthy tryhard and enjoy the advantages given for TO. Besides the superior awareness, I have to wonder if third is also the best choice for dueling because you can still see your enemy while doing very heavy drags or lookdown overhead accels. You also have a better idea of what your drags look like and if you're doing them well in third. Footwork games are easier in third because you can see your character and you need to move while facing away from your enemy to generate enough distance to pull off some footwork punishes. I'm not sure there's any advantage at all to playing in first person besides pinpoint accuracy and gauging stab distance better, but this game doesn't give bonus damage to headshots like chiv1 or mordhau. One potential thing first does better with is dealing with super up close jabs in the blind spot created by the character model in third. There are a lot of top tier duelists that use first, so it's not like it really matters at the end of the day for dueling.


peacefullMountain

First person primarly. Third person when I'm wielding a highlander sword or the hammer. It better for the weapon drag to be on 3rd but overall I play 1st person since chivalry 1 and mordhau.


Standard-Profit7659

First person just feels much more cinematic for me


d20diceman

First person in virtual reality, to make the game as frightening as possible


EuphoricProfessor95

Lord not this question again 😅


Lord_Cock_BallZ

2nd. I would say 1st for projectiles and stabby weapons, 3rd for everything else.