DrunkenMaster Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Half-Life 1 HL 2 (ep 1) are the only games that have given me severe migranes, motion sickness (to point I had to rest/sleep) etc. From what I remember reading on the subject, the POV of the game is different from all the others in that its slightly above Gordon's head. I remember about reading that in the console that: sv_cheats 1; fov 90 makes a huge difference or eliminates the problem for some people. I loved HL Ep 1 (and played it all the way through as I loved the story) but I'm afraid that EP 2 is going to make me dizzy again. Has anyone that has played the game and gotten motion sickness, confirm that when FOV 90 is used that it stops the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Teej Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Portal, when I'm going ridiculously fast from portal to portal, but apart from that, no. Half Life 2, or the episodes, have never made me dizzy. A little on edge, seriously ****ed off (see: Episode 2's Final Battle), and even upset, but never dizzy :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SOOPRcow MVC Posted September 15, 2008 MVC Share Posted September 15, 2008 I cant confirm it will fix the problem but I have heard that solution before. Also, if you loved episode 1 then you're really going to love episode 2 so don't miss out :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 For me, episode 1 was a letdown though - episode 2 was MUCH better/Awesome... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis W. Veteran Posted September 15, 2008 Veteran Share Posted September 15, 2008 I have a friend that has the same problem. Half Life 2 makes him dizzy, but Portal doesn't. :s But anyways, all three Orange Box games now allow you to change FOV using the video settings dialog box. Oh and Episode Two's ending is the most epic out of all three HL2 games. You won't be disappointed (but you might cry :ninja:). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Teej Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I have a friend that has the same problem. Half Life 2 makes him dizzy, but Portal doesn't. :s But anyways, all three Orange Box games now allow you to change FOV using the video settings dialog box.Oh and Episode Two's ending is the most epic out of all three HL2 games. You won't be disappointed (but you might cry :ninja:). I have to admit, it was definitely emotionally impacting. The way valve did the scene though was definitely well executed. Episode 2 is bloody amazing. I'd say it was worth the wait. You need to get it :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scutley Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I have to admit, it was definitely emotionally impacting. The way valve did the scene though was definitely well executed.Episode 2 is bloody amazing. I'd say it was worth the wait. You need to get it :p any word on when the next episode in suppose to be release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiHu Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 --- shh...dont spoil it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman273 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Half-Life 1 HL 2 (ep 1) are the only games that have given me severe migranes, motion sickness (to point I had to rest/sleep) etc. From what I remember reading on the subject, the POV of the game is different from all the others in that its slightly above Gordon's head. I remember about reading that in the console that: sv_cheats 1; fov 90 makes a huge difference or eliminates the problem for some people. I loved HL Ep 1 (and played it all the way through as I loved the story) but I'm afraid that EP 2 is going to make me dizzy again. Has anyone that has played the game and gotten motion sickness, confirm that when FOV 90 is used that it stops the problem? I'm afraid that taking your user name into account, you will keep feeling "dizzy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Decryptor Veteran Posted September 15, 2008 Veteran Share Posted September 15, 2008 the pov doesn't change the height, it changes how much you see, if it's making you dizzy messing with it should help. ...Oh and Episode Two's ending is the most epic out of all three HL2 games. You won't be disappointed (but you might cry :ninja:). Don't read my blog ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted September 15, 2008 Veteran Share Posted September 15, 2008 I just played through the last level of Half-Life? 2: Episode Two and didn't feel any sort of dizziness. I guess it's different for most people. There is an option to change the field of view in the advanced video settings. Play around with it until you're okay to play the game without getting dizzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigapixels Veteran Posted September 15, 2008 Veteran Share Posted September 15, 2008 The only game to ever affect me like that is Portal. I can't play for more than a few levels at a time because the constant flipping around just makes me ill :x But it's totally worth it :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkenMaster Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 I played HL-2 EP 2 about 3 hours straight last night. I was perfectly fine. I opened a console and typed in default_fov 90. That said, I would have turned it off within 10 minutes otherwise - at which point I used to feel sick. Thanks Valve! :( It used to be at a point where before I would almost feel like throwing up. I'd have a giant migrane and have to sleep for a few hours. That's not cool and no game should ever do that. Uber-scary rides in amusement parks would never come close to making me feel that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-byte Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 HL2 uses a lower FOV than most games, 75. The standard is mostly 90. For some this "tunnel vision" makes them sick (myself included sometimes). To set it: sv_cheats 1 fov 90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee99 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 That's strange. I've never once felt ill from play any of the games in The Orange Box. But as others above said, you can alter the view. You can even down-grade the framerate if you feel it's too high for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_0002 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Wow, I thought I was the only one. I get that way after playing for about an hr or so. Even if i change my framrate, resolution, it just doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundox Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I also have this problem and it sucks cause I bought the orange box but can't play hl2 'cause I get sick really fast. The worst part is that this is like the ONLY fps/game in which I have this problem, I can go a whole day with other games and don't get sick at all, but hl2 I can only play for like 5 mins :( I'll try the fov thingy to see if it fixes it for me... I hope it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Teej Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I've honestly never heard of this issue until now. Perhaps some of you contacting Valve and discussing the issue is a good bet? They may even make an option to adjust the camera control in Ep 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown_97784568745 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I've honestly never heard of this issue until now. Perhaps some of you contacting Valve and discussing the issue is a good bet? They may even make an option to adjust the camera control in Ep 3. June 9, 2008 - Portal And Half-life 2: Episode 2 Update Released Updates to Portal and Half-Life 2: Episode 2 have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The specific changes include: - Added a new advanced video option that allows the user to easily change the field of view to any value they wish between 75 degrees and 90 degrees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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