Perma-Focus Mode

S3B4ST13N · Jul 7, 2017

I'd like to stay in a Focus-mode POV is possible.
I really (REALLY) like the way the HUD and console look when in this mode.

CMDR Cosmic Spacehead · Jul 7, 2017

I'm confused. Perhaps it's just too much past my bedtime. Lol

S3B4ST13N · Jul 7, 2017

lol - I'm getting there too but I still need to head back to station to hand in my tourist missions. xD
I'm about 5 jumps from Moanza, and I need to head back to Wolf 1481; so still going to be up for a bit.

Here, I took some screenies:

No focus mode:

Focus mode:

In focus mode (when you hold Shift), you get a much "deeper?" view of your cockpit; and the HUD is farther away, I prefer this style over the no-focus mode.

Hope that clears it up.

Siobhan · Jul 7, 2017

There's a line in one of the config files that alters FOV. It might help.
Sorry I can't recall which file off the top of my head.

S3B4ST13N · Jul 7, 2017

Siobhan said:
There's a line in one of the config files that alters FOV. It might help.
Sorry I can't recall which file off the top of my head.

Beyond what is shown in the in-game graphics settings menu?

Siobhan · Jul 7, 2017

CMDR S. Russell said:
Beyond what is shown in the in-game graphics settings menu?

Very much so, yes... At least it used to. I had it set up before I got a head tracker so I could see more. A search here in the forums or other fan sites might reveal the particular spell you need. I'd look myself but using a tablet right now.

BurntJello · Jul 7, 2017

CMDR S. Russell said:
Beyond what is shown in the in-game graphics settings menu?

Yes.

C:\Users\[your user name here]\AppData\Local\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\Options\Graphics\Settings.xml

Code:

<FOV>64.000000</FOV>

The in-game option maxes out at 60 I think. I found 64 to be pretty good for my uses... keeps the HUD on screen most of the time.

Frontier really needs to increase the range of the in-game setting and/or allow us to directly enter the number we want for field of view.

S3B4ST13N · Jul 7, 2017

Siobhan said:
Very much so, yes... At least it used to. I had it set up before I got a head tracker so I could see more. A search here in the forums or other fan sites might reveal the particular spell you need. I'd look myself but using a tablet right now.

BurntJello said:
Yes.

C:\Users\[your user name here]\AppData\Local\Frontier Developments\Elite Dangerous\Options\Graphics\Settings.xml

Code:

<FOV>64.000000</FOV>

The in-game option maxes out at 60 I think. I found 64 to be pretty good for my uses... keeps the HUD on screen most of the time.

Frontier really needs to increase the range of the in-game setting and/or allow us to directly enter the number we want for field of view.

I'll give a try tomorrow; thanks.