Current Version: v1.1
SEASICKNESS WARNING:
Due to the inherent nature of Saint's Row 2's camera system, the camera will always stay fixed to the horizon.
For vehicles with a lot of body roll, the effect may become nauseating for some users.
Welcome to the First Person (+Driving) mod for Saint's Row 2!
(Note: Gentlemen Of The Row is REQUIRED for this mod to work.)
All third person cameras in the game have been readjusted to mimic a First Person camera.
This includes On-Foot cameras, Vehicle cameras, and Mission/Activity specific cameras (ie: the back of the Delivery Truck in "Thank You And Goodnight!").
Movement animations have also received adjustments for a smoother on-foot First Person experience.
BIG Thank You to Anonymous_Wolf for this Youtube Showcase of First Person (+Driving) v1.0!
Some vehicles have animated Steering Wheels! (Bezier pictured).
First Person Bikes! (Kenshin Pictured).
First Person Boats! (Python Pictured).
First Person Planes! (Woodpecker Pictured).
First Person Trains! (El Train Pictured).
First Person Street Racing!
First Person Demolition Derby!
First Person Trailblazing!
First Person Missions: Jailbreak!
First Person Missions: Airborne Assault!
First Person Missions: Thank You And Goodnight!
WHAT'S BEEN CHANGED? (A brief summary):
► Cameras for on-foot situations are now First Person.
► Cameras for ALL useable vehicles are now First Person. (More details below).
► Mission specific vehicle cameras are now First Person. (Co-op untested).
► Various animations have been changed to provide a more fluid First Person experience.
► Some textures have been altered for practicality reasons. (More details below).
► An alternate version; "First Person (No Driving)", is also included with this mod. Please use the provided Uninstaller when switching between them.
A fully detailed changelog is included in the download.
MODULARITY!:
This mod has been built to be as modular as possible for the user. You can enable First Person Driving cameras for different types of vehicles as you see fit!
Folder Structure:
"1. First Person (+Driving)":
► Installs First Person Driving cameras for only those 4-wheeled vehicles which have the least obtrusive camera clipping issues.
(This is the base version of the "First Person (+Driving)" mod. Some vehicles will use third person.)
The following folders use "1. First Person (+Driving)" as a base:
"(+LongVehicles)":
► Adds First Person Driving cameras for 4-wheeled vehicles with more noticeable camera clipping issues (Which tend to be Long Vehicles. ie: Limos, Trucks, etc.).
(Also adds Demolition Derby Cars)
"(+Bikes)":
► Adds First Person Driving cameras for all Motorcycles.
"(+Boats)":
► Adds First Person Driving cameras for all Watercraft.
"(+Planes)":
► Adds First Person Driving cameras for Planes.
(Bear in mind the camera will remain level with the horizon at all times. Pitching and Rolling planes can be disorienting.)
There are also folders which mix & match all these vehicle sets.
Each folder comes with a checklist telling you which vehicle cameras are installed by the given folder.
These checklists also contain additional information about each vehicle, such as whether the vehicle has a no-roof option, or has an animated steering wheel!
Please note: Only the driver's seat of a vehicle will use First Person. Other seats will use third person. This is due to memory constraints. On-rails driving Missions/Activities (ie: Drug Trafficking, Septic Avenger, etc.) will be in third person.
ISSUES (A brief summary):
► While on foot, your character will be invisible. You will not be able to see your limbs or weapons.
► The Zombie Mask has been made invisible. Wearing it eliminates camera clipping with facial features while driving.
► Alternatively, use the Sandbox++ (by nclock1405) code; 888-834 to hide your character model while driving.
► The camera will always remain level with the horizon. This can be disorienting in certain situations.
► Camera clipping is more noticeable with certain vehicles than others. Hence, the modular aspect of this mod. (+LongVehicles, +Bikes, +Boats, +Planes.)
► Helicopters are not in First Person, as in testing they were too disorienting and unusable. This includes the Destroy UFO.
More details on these issues are provided in the Read Me.
FOV OPTIONS:
► For each numbered folder, I have provided template versions of the camera files which can be edited in Notepad quickly and easily to change the Field Of View for ALL Vehicles and On-Foot movement.
A Tutorial on how to do this is included alongside those template files. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE TUTORIAL CAREFULLY.
OPTIONAL MODS:
►"El Train (Cutscene) Regular Handling" (Can be downloaded independently here.)
►"First Person Trailblazing"
►"On-Foot Camera Shake (Experimental)" (v1.1)
►"On-Foot Third Person Camera" (v1.1)
UNINSTALLER:
► A batch file named "UNINSTALLER [First Person (+Driving)].bat" has been provided.
► Move the Uninstaller into GotR's "1-MODDERS_-_PUT_YOUR_OWN_PERSONAL_MODS_HERE" folder, Double-click it and follow the instructions. Then move it back to your "First Person (+Driving)" mod folder.
► NEVER blindly run a .bat file you downloaded from the internet! This batch file is safe, but don't take my word for it. Open it in Notepad first, and make sure it won't delete anything from your system you don't want it to.
INSTALLATION: (Gentlemen Of The Row is REQUIRED for this mod to work.)
1. Highlight all files inside the "_ESSENTIAL FILES" folder, and COPY them.
2. PASTE all files into "Gentlemen_of_the_Row_Saints_Row_2_Super_Mod_v1.9.2\optional_mod_stuff\1-MODDERS_-_PUT_YOUR_OWN_PERSONAL_MODS_HERE".
3. COPY "vehicle_cameras.xtbl" from any one of the numbered folders.
4. PASTE into "Gentlemen_of_the_Row_Saints_Row_2_Super_Mod_v1.9.2\optional_mod_stuff\1-MODDERS_-_PUT_YOUR_OWN_PERSONAL_MODS_HERE".
5. Rebuild your Gentlemen Of The Row custom patch by double-clicking "Create_Custom_GotR_v1.9.2.bat" and following the instructions.
6. Move the newly created contents of "MY_CUSTOM_PATCH" into your Saints Row 2 root folder (Where SR2_pc.exe is located.).
7. Launch the game and enjoy Saint's Row 2 from a whole new perspective!
Unzipped Folder Size: 11.5 MB
CREDITS: (The following mods can only be found here at www.saintsrowmods.com)
►"Gentlemen Of The Row" by IdolNinja (& Co.): Without which this mod would not exist.
►"SR2PegTool" by Masamaru: Used for retexturing Zircon Interior, Zombie Mask, and Hazmat Helmet.
►"Sandbox++" by nclock1405: For the aforementioned invisibility code, as well as being a really helpful tool in general during mod development.
►"SuperUI" by nclock1405: Custom HUD shown in screenshots.
►"NOVA SPE" by F13: Custom Reticules shown in screenshots.
► Anonymous_Wolf for showcasing this mod on Youtube.
► Volition. Gone but never forgotten. Thank you to every developer who built my all-time favourite video game!
SEASICKNESS WARNING:
Due to the inherent nature of Saint's Row 2's camera system, the camera will always stay fixed to the horizon.
For vehicles with a lot of body roll, the effect may become nauseating for some users.
v1.1:
► Fixed an issue with Plane cameras glitching out before manual camera manipulation upon having entered a Plane.
► An experimental On-Foot Camera Shake option has been added to the Optional folder. Sadly, this file is not without issue. (An "_Issues.txt" list has been included alongside this file.)
► An On-Foot Third Person Camera option has been added to the Optional folder.
This file merges the camera_free.xtbl from GotR and the camera_free.xtbl from First Person (+Driving) for a smoother First Person Driving experience while using a Third Person On-Foot camera.
► Updates have been made to "UNINSTALLER (First Person [+Driving]).bat" and "UNINSTALLER (First Person [No Driving]).bat".
► "First Person (No Driving) v1.1" is now available as a stand-alone download, for those who want an improved First Person experience without the driving aspect of this mod. (It is still included with the main version of "First Person (+Driving) v1.1".)
► A banner has been added to the top of this post.
► Anonymous_Wolf's showcase video has been added to this post.
► The MODULARITY section of this post has been made easier to read.
► Fixed an issue with Plane cameras glitching out before manual camera manipulation upon having entered a Plane.
► An experimental On-Foot Camera Shake option has been added to the Optional folder. Sadly, this file is not without issue. (An "_Issues.txt" list has been included alongside this file.)
► An On-Foot Third Person Camera option has been added to the Optional folder.
This file merges the camera_free.xtbl from GotR and the camera_free.xtbl from First Person (+Driving) for a smoother First Person Driving experience while using a Third Person On-Foot camera.
► Updates have been made to "UNINSTALLER (First Person [+Driving]).bat" and "UNINSTALLER (First Person [No Driving]).bat".
► "First Person (No Driving) v1.1" is now available as a stand-alone download, for those who want an improved First Person experience without the driving aspect of this mod. (It is still included with the main version of "First Person (+Driving) v1.1".)
► A banner has been added to the top of this post.
► Anonymous_Wolf's showcase video has been added to this post.
► The MODULARITY section of this post has been made easier to read.
(Note: Gentlemen Of The Row is REQUIRED for this mod to work.)
All third person cameras in the game have been readjusted to mimic a First Person camera.
This includes On-Foot cameras, Vehicle cameras, and Mission/Activity specific cameras (ie: the back of the Delivery Truck in "Thank You And Goodnight!").
Movement animations have also received adjustments for a smoother on-foot First Person experience.
Some vehicles have animated Steering Wheels! (Bezier pictured).
First Person Bikes! (Kenshin Pictured).
First Person Boats! (Python Pictured).
First Person Planes! (Woodpecker Pictured).
First Person Trains! (El Train Pictured).
First Person Street Racing!
First Person Demolition Derby!
First Person Trailblazing!
First Person Missions: Jailbreak!
First Person Missions: Airborne Assault!
First Person Missions: Thank You And Goodnight!
WHAT'S BEEN CHANGED? (A brief summary):
► Cameras for on-foot situations are now First Person.
► Cameras for ALL useable vehicles are now First Person. (More details below).
► Mission specific vehicle cameras are now First Person. (Co-op untested).
► Various animations have been changed to provide a more fluid First Person experience.
► Some textures have been altered for practicality reasons. (More details below).
► An alternate version; "First Person (No Driving)", is also included with this mod. Please use the provided Uninstaller when switching between them.
A fully detailed changelog is included in the download.
MODULARITY!:
This mod has been built to be as modular as possible for the user. You can enable First Person Driving cameras for different types of vehicles as you see fit!
Folder Structure:
"1. First Person (+Driving)":
► Installs First Person Driving cameras for only those 4-wheeled vehicles which have the least obtrusive camera clipping issues.
(This is the base version of the "First Person (+Driving)" mod. Some vehicles will use third person.)
The following folders use "1. First Person (+Driving)" as a base:
"(+LongVehicles)":
► Adds First Person Driving cameras for 4-wheeled vehicles with more noticeable camera clipping issues (Which tend to be Long Vehicles. ie: Limos, Trucks, etc.).
(Also adds Demolition Derby Cars)
"(+Bikes)":
► Adds First Person Driving cameras for all Motorcycles.
"(+Boats)":
► Adds First Person Driving cameras for all Watercraft.
"(+Planes)":
► Adds First Person Driving cameras for Planes.
(Bear in mind the camera will remain level with the horizon at all times. Pitching and Rolling planes can be disorienting.)
There are also folders which mix & match all these vehicle sets.
Each folder comes with a checklist telling you which vehicle cameras are installed by the given folder.
These checklists also contain additional information about each vehicle, such as whether the vehicle has a no-roof option, or has an animated steering wheel!
Please note: Only the driver's seat of a vehicle will use First Person. Other seats will use third person. This is due to memory constraints. On-rails driving Missions/Activities (ie: Drug Trafficking, Septic Avenger, etc.) will be in third person.
ISSUES (A brief summary):
► While on foot, your character will be invisible. You will not be able to see your limbs or weapons.
► The Zombie Mask has been made invisible. Wearing it eliminates camera clipping with facial features while driving.
► Alternatively, use the Sandbox++ (by nclock1405) code; 888-834 to hide your character model while driving.
► The camera will always remain level with the horizon. This can be disorienting in certain situations.
► Camera clipping is more noticeable with certain vehicles than others. Hence, the modular aspect of this mod. (+LongVehicles, +Bikes, +Boats, +Planes.)
► Helicopters are not in First Person, as in testing they were too disorienting and unusable. This includes the Destroy UFO.
More details on these issues are provided in the Read Me.
FOV OPTIONS:
► For each numbered folder, I have provided template versions of the camera files which can be edited in Notepad quickly and easily to change the Field Of View for ALL Vehicles and On-Foot movement.
A Tutorial on how to do this is included alongside those template files. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE TUTORIAL CAREFULLY.
OPTIONAL MODS:
►"El Train (Cutscene) Regular Handling" (Can be downloaded independently here.)
►"First Person Trailblazing"
►"On-Foot Camera Shake (Experimental)" (v1.1)
►"On-Foot Third Person Camera" (v1.1)
UNINSTALLER:
► A batch file named "UNINSTALLER [First Person (+Driving)].bat" has been provided.
► Move the Uninstaller into GotR's "1-MODDERS_-_PUT_YOUR_OWN_PERSONAL_MODS_HERE" folder, Double-click it and follow the instructions. Then move it back to your "First Person (+Driving)" mod folder.
► NEVER blindly run a .bat file you downloaded from the internet! This batch file is safe, but don't take my word for it. Open it in Notepad first, and make sure it won't delete anything from your system you don't want it to.
INSTALLATION: (Gentlemen Of The Row is REQUIRED for this mod to work.)
1. Highlight all files inside the "_ESSENTIAL FILES" folder, and COPY them.
2. PASTE all files into "Gentlemen_of_the_Row_Saints_Row_2_Super_Mod_v1.9.2\optional_mod_stuff\1-MODDERS_-_PUT_YOUR_OWN_PERSONAL_MODS_HERE".
3. COPY "vehicle_cameras.xtbl" from any one of the numbered folders.
4. PASTE into "Gentlemen_of_the_Row_Saints_Row_2_Super_Mod_v1.9.2\optional_mod_stuff\1-MODDERS_-_PUT_YOUR_OWN_PERSONAL_MODS_HERE".
5. Rebuild your Gentlemen Of The Row custom patch by double-clicking "Create_Custom_GotR_v1.9.2.bat" and following the instructions.
6. Move the newly created contents of "MY_CUSTOM_PATCH" into your Saints Row 2 root folder (Where SR2_pc.exe is located.).
7. Launch the game and enjoy Saint's Row 2 from a whole new perspective!
Unzipped Folder Size: 11.5 MB
CREDITS: (The following mods can only be found here at www.saintsrowmods.com)
►"Gentlemen Of The Row" by IdolNinja (& Co.): Without which this mod would not exist.
►"SR2PegTool" by Masamaru: Used for retexturing Zircon Interior, Zombie Mask, and Hazmat Helmet.
►"Sandbox++" by nclock1405: For the aforementioned invisibility code, as well as being a really helpful tool in general during mod development.
►"SuperUI" by nclock1405: Custom HUD shown in screenshots.
►"NOVA SPE" by F13: Custom Reticules shown in screenshots.
► Anonymous_Wolf for showcasing this mod on Youtube.
► Volition. Gone but never forgotten. Thank you to every developer who built my all-time favourite video game!
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