Alternative camera modes for lobby activities

I think every lobby activity (Trivia, Casino, Typing derby, Bowling, etc) should have two camera modes you could freely switch between- a “forced” one, that would automatically position player’s camera wherever it needs to be at the moment (think the default Bowling camera- it always focuses on the scoreboard/person throwing/ the thrown ball), and a “manual” one that you would control FPS-style (think the default camera for Trivia- you can look around freely with it).

This would help standardize lobby activities as well as bring the best of both worlds to every one. No longer would you need to look at Trivia from an angle and you could finally look at all the handsome skeletons you’re playing Bowling with, making it feel more connected to the overall Lobby experience.

This could also be extended to media players.

TLDR: Optional Trivia-style player camera for Bowling and Typing derby, optional bowling-style player camera for Trivia and Casino games

It seems like there would still need to be a couple places where the camera is forced inherently (like when you’re up for bowling, I can’t see an FPS style camera working well there), but overall the idea is good enough to get my vote.

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yeah, definitely