Battle Presentation & Camera

Current Direction

The battle presentation target is a 3D diorama battle stage with camera presets.

The first version should use toggleable camera presets.

Expected presets may include:

• Classic side view.
• Over-the-shoulder party view.
• Diorama angled view.
• Boss-specific framing.

Screen Orientation Consideration

Because sensor-based rotation is allowed, battle presentation must consider both portrait and landscape framing.

Possible approach:

• Portrait uses a more vertical battle framing.
• Landscape uses a wider battle framing.
• Camera presets may differ by orientation.

Open question:

• Should battle camera presets be orientation-specific?

Long-Term Camera Goal

Long-term, the desired option is a rotatable camera, while preserving the original preset angles.

Possible evolution path:

1. Locked preset cameras.
2. Toggleable presets.
3. Limited rotation around a diorama.
4. Full or semi-free rotation with collision/occlusion handling.

Safe Room and Hub Camera

Safe room and hub presentation are likely fine being static.

Optional later polish:

• Rotatable character preview.
• Preset camera views for equipment inspection.
• Turntable character view.

These are low priority.

Camera Control Concerns

A freely rotatable camera affects:

• Target selection.
• UI readability.
• Animation framing.
• VFX visibility.
• Arena art completeness.
• Camera collision/occlusion.
• Controller/mouse input.

Therefore, preset-toggle cameras are the safer first implementation.

Related pages:

• Combat System
• Art Pipeline & Equipment
• Architecture & Data Flow
• Input & Platform Support