Camera View: Lock or Unlock?

Artimoor·May 30, 2015·1 votes·902 views

I don't know if this is just a preference, but I always lock my camera in my games. But do a lot of people play with their camera unlocked? I don't personally see the benefit (it seems harder for me, particularly in case I accidentally move the screen away from my player), and if I need to see elsewhere on the screen I use the mini map. Anyway, I'm just curious about people's opinions! If you could leave commentary on why you prefer a particular usage, that'd be cool :P

8 Comments

I HAMPSTERMay 30, 20151 votes

you cant be locked camera if you want to be good. your view is just much better when you can put the camera wherever you want. if you are locked you are going to be getting hit by stuff from offscreen with no warning where if you were unlocked you would be able to see it coming.

ArtimoorMay 31, 20151 votes

Thank you for commenting! First of all, I don't play competitively, and I don't think camera view is going to change my play that much ;) But I can see why unlocked camera can be useful, I just have trouble with having to multi-task both controlling the camera, and controlling the champion. But I disagree that locked camera is such a hindrance on playing, as there are very few skills that a bit of camera space are going to give you significant warning from. Anyways thanks for your input!

KendraMay 30, 20151 votes

I learned to play with camera locked and tend to prefer it, especially during intense fighting 1v1/teamfights. But during laning phase/when roaming or when a potential teamfight is approaching I'll always have my camera unlocked just so I have a better sense of what's going on outside of my immediate vision range.

ArtimoorMay 31, 20151 votes

Thanks for your input! I prefer locked camera myself, mostly just because I like to keep track of my champion and not have to deal with maneuvering my camera. I just haven't quite got used to dealing with it yet (at least, comfortably enough to try it in an intense situation). But I can see why it might be useful (which is part of the reason why I posed this question lol), I just don't know if it's beneficial enough to get into using it (or if it's really just a matter of preference). Anyways thanks again for your input!

NoMonkuMay 30, 20151 votes

I've actually wanted to try and start using locked camera when I'm playing an ADC/position reliant champion, I just don't remember to do so. Anyways, I've always had my camera unlocked because it lets me view things around the map. I prefer to look further then where my character is because usually that space is more of a threat to me. I can put more of a "danger" zone under my personal view then have half of it taken up by space I consider "safe".

ArtimoorMay 31, 20151 votes

Thanks for your input! I ask because I find that the "popular" preference seems to be unlocked, I just could never get used to it. I understand why unlocked is easier, I just find it difficult to try to maneuver the map while also keeping track of my champion. As for the "danger zone" idea, I feel like (at least late game) this isn't a problem with locked camera as all areas can potentially be dangerous. Anyways thanks again for your input!

xo VioletMay 31, 20151 votes

When I first tried playing on unlocked camera, it felt really weird and was hard to play. I fed a lot. But after a few games I got the hang of it and my play began to improve drastically. I really recommend playing on unlocked, even though it will feel uncomfortable for a while. Also, instead of have 'y' be to toggle camera lock, have it be to "center on champion" or whatever. that way if you lose track of yourself you can just tap 'y' and be back to you!