Metro 2033 FOV Setting Goodness

slayvus · 03-30-2010, 04:16 AM

So I took the liberty of taking screens, starting at the default FOV, of increasing FOV. Note: There is a Fish Eye effect that you can not see or can not see easily in these screen shots.

The Default FOV is 45. The highest possible FOV is 90. The lowest possible FOV is 1. I have done increasing values of 5 for the field of view to show as many different possibilities without having to do a lot of work.

FOV - 45
Normal View - Zoom View

FOV - 50
Normal View - Zoom View

FOV - 55
Normal View - Zoom View

FOV - 60
Normal View - Zoom View

FOV - 65
Normal View - Zoom View

FOV - 70
Normal View - Zoom View

FOV - 75
Normal View - Zoom View

FOV - 80
Normal View - Zoom View

FOV - 85
Normal View - Zoom View

FOV - 90
Normal View - Zoom View

These images are large in size and resolution.

Just for a little fun though I thought I would try out a FOV 1.

To change your Field Of View you will need to edit two config files.These two config files can be found in the locations as follows.

\User\AppData\Local\4A Games\Metro 2033\user.cfg

The AppData folder is hidden by default, to show this folder you will need to go to Tools -> Folder Options... -> View tab -> Mark the circle next to Show hidden files, folders and drives.

\Steam\userdata\XXXXXX\43110\remote\user.cfg

The X's are to signify a number that is specific to your Steam account, there should(Unless you have multiple accounts) only be one folder in the userdata sub-directory.

You can use this website to calculate the best FoV to use. The FoV in this game is Vertical, not horizontal like most games.

http://rjdown.co.uk/projects/bfbc2/fovcalculator.php

Edit
Note: At 90 FOV, didn't check above 75 FOV, you can see graphical distortions at the bottom left hand side of the screen when holding the combat knife. This can be slightly annoying and distracting. I would suggest trying to stay at 60-75 for this for best results in performance and atmosphere. To much FOV and you find yourself looking through a fish eye lens.

AlgeruS · 03-30-2010, 04:19 AM

Thanks for all the screenshots.
I've been using 65 'till now but i might change it to 75.
+rep

JXF · 03-30-2010, 08:27 AM

Great helpful post!
+Rep.

~JXF.

buckiesmalls · 03-30-2010, 08:37 AM

Yeah great info, been using 60 fov, for a few days now.

Jaybuz · 03-30-2010, 09:14 AM

52 here. Also how did you show your FPS?

JXF · 03-30-2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaybuz

52 here. Also how did you show your FPS?

To see your FPS use Fraps, as great program for gamers.

~JXF.

Saffire123 · 03-30-2010, 09:23 AM

I used a FOV calculator and said 59 was my best, so thats where I left it and it looks really good.

Jaybuz · 03-30-2010, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JXF

To see your FPS use Fraps, as great program for gamers.

~JXF.

Well, on this screen he has some kind of console stats.

http://i39.tinypic.com/r8z812.png

JXF · 03-30-2010, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaybuz

Well, on this screen he has some kind of console stats.

http://i39.tinypic.com/r8z812.png

Oh indeed I see what you was asking now.

Indeed I would like to know how you achieved this console(¬) like info.

I do suspect you got it by setting your FOV @ 1 though as your other screens don't have it up, though I could be wrong.
If I am right though I wonder if it can be forced on?

~JXF.

slayvus · 03-30-2010, 02:39 PM

Actually it's a different setting in the config file.

Change "stats off" to "stats on"

It's the fourth line BELOW the sick_fov line.

trinsic1 · 03-30-2010, 11:33 PM

Thanks alot for posting this info. Does anyone have any idea why the devlopers are going with a 45 FOV? Is this a console thing? I see low fov on any game that has a console port.

Jammed · 03-30-2010, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trinsic1

Thanks alot for posting this info. Does anyone have any idea why the devlopers are going with a 45 FOV? Is this a console thing? I see low fov on any game that has a console port.

It's the vertical fov, not the horizontal that's usually used. On a 16:9 screen, 59 fov would actually be equal to 90 fov in most other games. You can use this nifty thing here to calculate your own fov.

JXF · 03-31-2010, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jammed

It's the vertical fov, not the horizontal that's usually used. On a 16:9 screen, 59 fov would actually be equal to 90 fov in most other games. You can use this nifty thing here to calculate your own fov.

Great tip! +Rep!

~JXF.

Jammed · 03-31-2010, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JXF

Great tip! +Rep!

~JXF.

Why thank you.

The default 45 Fov in this game is actually something between 70-75 depending on your aspect ratio. Here's how the menu and game is with an actual 45 degree Fov.

Bullett00th · 03-31-2010, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jammed

Why thank you.

The deafault 45 Fov in this game is actually something between 70-75 depending on your aspect ratio. Here's how the menu and game is with an actual 45 degree Fov.

offtopic: i love the details... even with that fov upclose you can see every hole in his gloves and dirt on his nails

03-30-2010, 04:16 AM	#1
slayvus Join Date: Jun 2008 Reputation: 782 Posts: 2,727	Metro 2033 FOV Setting Goodness So I took the liberty of taking screens, starting at the default FOV, of increasing FOV. Note: There is a Fish Eye effect that you can not see or can not see easily in these screen shots. The Default FOV is 45. The highest possible FOV is 90. The lowest possible FOV is 1. I have done increasing values of 5 for the field of view to show as many different possibilities without having to do a lot of work. FOV - 45 Normal View - Zoom View FOV - 50 Normal View - Zoom View FOV - 55 Normal View - Zoom View FOV - 60 Normal View - Zoom View FOV - 65 Normal View - Zoom View FOV - 70 Normal View - Zoom View FOV - 75 Normal View - Zoom View FOV - 80 Normal View - Zoom View FOV - 85 Normal View - Zoom View FOV - 90 Normal View - Zoom View These images are large in size and resolution. Just for a little fun though I thought I would try out a FOV 1. To change your Field Of View you will need to edit two config files.These two config files can be found in the locations as follows. \User\AppData\Local\4A Games\Metro 2033\user.cfg The AppData folder is hidden by default, to show this folder you will need to go to Tools -> Folder Options... -> View tab -> Mark the circle next to Show hidden files, folders and drives. \Steam\userdata\XXXXXX\43110\remote\user.cfg The X's are to signify a number that is specific to your Steam account, there should(Unless you have multiple accounts) only be one folder in the userdata sub-directory. You can use this website to calculate the best FoV to use. The FoV in this game is Vertical, not horizontal like most games. http://rjdown.co.uk/projects/bfbc2/fovcalculator.php Edit Note: At 90 FOV, didn't check above 75 FOV, you can see graphical distortions at the bottom left hand side of the screen when holding the combat knife. This can be slightly annoying and distracting. I would suggest trying to stay at 60-75 for this for best results in performance and atmosphere. To much FOV and you find yourself looking through a fish eye lens. Last edited by slayvus: 08-18-2010 at 10:35 PM.

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03-30-2010, 04:19 AM	#2
AlgeruS Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Reputation: 33 Posts: 359	Thanks for all the screenshots. I've been using 65 'till now but i might change it to 75. +rep

03-30-2010, 08:27 AM	#3
JXF Join Date: Mar 2010 Reputation: 24 Posts: 380	Great helpful post! +Rep. ~JXF.

03-30-2010, 08:37 AM	#4
buckiesmalls Join Date: Feb 2010 Reputation: 41 Posts: 391	Yeah great info, been using 60 fov, for a few days now.

03-30-2010, 09:14 AM	#5
Jaybuz Join Date: Jan 2010 Reputation: 5 Posts: 43	52 here. Also how did you show your FPS?

03-30-2010, 09:23 AM	#7
Saffire123 Join Date: Oct 2008 Reputation: 46 Posts: 1,375	I used a FOV calculator and said 59 was my best, so thats where I left it and it looks really good.

03-30-2010, 02:39 PM	#10
slayvus Join Date: Jun 2008 Reputation: 782 Posts: 2,727	Actually it's a different setting in the config file. Change "stats off" to "stats on" It's the fourth line BELOW the sick_fov line.

03-30-2010, 11:33 PM	#11
trinsic1 Join Date: Jul 2007 Reputation: 27 Posts: 163	Thanks alot for posting this info. Does anyone have any idea why the devlopers are going with a 45 FOV? Is this a console thing? I see low fov on any game that has a console port.