Vehicle movement and camera woes on PC in BF 2042. TL:DR - How do I avoid wild camera movements when steering ground vehicles in chase cam when using only arrow keys on PC? How do I disable those maddening camera movements?I don't understand the new vehicle movement settings in BF 2042. If I'm in a ground vehicle (hover craft, etc) and am in 3rd person view (chase cam), when I steer left and right, the camera moves violently 90 degrees to that side also, meaning I can't see where I'm supposed to be driving. if I go to the cockpit view, the problem doesn't exist, BUT I have limited vision in these newer vehicles (never really had a problem seeing where I was going when playing in BFBC2 in the same scenario) so I like to play in 'chase cam' instead, at least in BF 2042. Why is it doing this? Anyone know? I only have the 'free look' settings set with the MOUSE, but instead the camera moves when steering (with arrow keys) even if I am NOT using the mouse. Please help. Thank you. P.s before you tell me to look online for some instruction videos on settings, I already have, none mentioned the exact problem I'm having; that's why I'm asking here, thanks. 🙂

Do you have a video of what is happening to you? @Huffen_74 /Atic

Well, well, well. Hashtag: #EpicFail. I set it up JUST as you had it in the screenshot, I even changed to WSAD just to be sure. I got into a game, FINALLY got a hold of a Hovercraft,. leapt in,.. pressed W to go forward,. NOTHING. Pressed S to reverse, nothing. Very confusing.So, I decided to attempt to use the arrow keys, which, despite having them REMOVED in the key-binds, were active. Up = forward. Down = reverse. Left = left turn AND left camera movement. Right = right turn AND right camera movement. That is, as far as I'm concerned, a massive fail. Your game really doesn't inspire much confidence.

Hi @EA_Atic - Here's a quick video of the problems with most ground vehicles. The first two are working as desired, the others, definitely not. I hope this clip explains it better. Hope to hear your thoughts, soon. Thanks! 👍

I'm pretty sure it's b/c the camera controls are hardcoded to the right/left arrow keys. For testing purposes, have you tried changing the left/right controls to different keys to see if it still occurs?Also remove the binds for those specific functions in the controller area. I know before, some have experienced the controller settings interfering with certain functions.

@xxxC🤭lBr33zExxx That makes little to no sense though - why would it work correctly with some vehicles and not with others if it's hardcoded, anyway, why hardcode camera controls to keys that many players use for vehicle movement? If they HAVE done that, that's definite grounds for divorce, aka a full refund because to me, the game will always be unplayable.

Vehicle movement and camera woes on PC in BF 2042.

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EA_Atic
DICE Team
4 years ago
Do you have a video of what is happening to you? @Huffen_74

/Atic
Huffen_74
4 years ago
Hi @EA_Atic - Here's a quick video of the problems with most ground vehicles. The first two are working as desired, the others, definitely not. I hope this clip explains it better.
Hope to hear your thoughts, soon.
Thanks! 👍
xxxCoOlBr33zExxx
Hero (Retired)
4 years ago
I'm pretty sure it's b/c the camera controls are hardcoded to the right/left arrow keys. For testing purposes, have you tried changing the left/right controls to different keys to see if it still occurs?
Also remove the binds for those specific functions in the controller area. I know before, some have experienced the controller settings interfering with certain functions.
Huffen_74
4 years ago
@xxxC🤭lBr33zExxx That makes little to no sense though - why would it work correctly with some vehicles and not with others if it's hardcoded, anyway, why hardcode camera controls to keys that many players use for vehicle movement? If they HAVE done that, that's definite grounds for divorce, aka a full refund because to me, the game will always be unplayable.
EA_Atic
DICE Team
4 years ago
Are you driving with arrow keys or wasd? @Huffen_74

/Atic
Huffen_74
4 years ago
@EA_AticHi again, I used the arrow keys, I can't play properly when using WSAD, nor will I compromise my style just because some numbskull decided to hardcode camera movements to arrow keys without telling us (assuming @xxxC🤭lBr33zExxx is correct about the hardcoded keys).
EA_Atic
DICE Team
4 years ago
@Huffen_74 When you clear these 4 key bindings does the same thing happen?

/Atic
Huffen_74
4 years ago
Well, well, well. Hashtag: #EpicFail.
I set it up JUST as you had it in the screenshot, I even changed to WSAD just to be sure. I got into a game, FINALLY got a hold of a Hovercraft,. leapt in,.. pressed W to go forward,. NOTHING. Pressed S to reverse, nothing. Very confusing.
So, I decided to attempt to use the arrow keys, which, despite having them REMOVED in the key-binds, were active. Up = forward. Down = reverse. Left = left turn AND left camera movement. Right = right turn AND right camera movement.
That is, as far as I'm concerned, a massive fail.
Your game really doesn't inspire much confidence.
EA_Atic
DICE Team
4 years ago
Do you have a screenshot of your set up? @Huffen_74

/Atic
Huffen_74
4 years ago
Hi again @EA_Atic A screenshot of my settings for vehicle controls? How many pages do you want me to screenshot? DICE have made the controls so complicated. *sigh*. Give me a while, I'll see what I can grab for you. Thanks. 😉