The current max zoom is just a touch cramped. Allowing one to be able to zoom out a bit more would be a really nice option. I know in WoW, you could type a code and get the game to allow you to zoom out a ton more than default. I'm not looking for something that drastic but the current zoom slightly sucks.. Is there any way to do this?
Oddysseas2 votesWhy can't we increase the minimap size while keeping the rest of the bars small???
Phife1 votesNo.
Sailor Mint1 votesThe current slightly claustrophobic zoom was chosen for the sake of gameplay.
{quoted} Strangely, I did it to make a better game, so I don't think it counts as 'sadism'.
The game plays better and controls better at a slightly narrow, slightly paranoid view level. How do I know this? Because we messed around with it some early during development.
>We want people to make errors in looking around to get ganked. That also does help you gank at non-pro skill levels.
>Also, if we allowed ANY zoom, a lot of people would feel compelled to play at the max, even though they were having more frustration controlling things, and a less visually pleasing experience. They would also suffer at the same time in both directions from a different lane feel.
>So, we set the rules as they are, and demand that people keep the playing field even between them and their opponents and everyone wins out. It's sortof like having a waiting line at Chipotle. If they didn't, and just served whoever muscled to the front first, it would work just fine, but the overall experience is better with the minor rule. Field of view is the same way.
GaleWinUnleashed1 votesYou can't zoom out any further than you already are; it would be unfair if you were able to see a wider area than other players.
Don't go digging into the files to try and set it yourself, either; that would be a bannable offense.
Antonok1 votesFun tidbit. Higher resolutions will give a wider view.
1900x1200 shows roughly 3x as much as 800x600.
So basically, increase your res = zoom out more.