HUD difficult to read in wide FOV

[IonicRipper]

Because my vision is not as good as it should be (and my monitor is a good distance away) i find the A-10's HUD somewhat difficult to read in wide FOV. I never had that problem in the Russian aircrafts because their HUD's characters were a good size and easy to read. I can see the HUD just fine its reading the speed or distances that i find difficult. Is there any way to increase the size of these characters?

 

P.S. Glasses are not an option for now.

[Lord_Pyro]

You can use 2 achsis for zooming. One achsis actual zooms, so you will see also objects on the ground better and it increases hud size. The other one shifts the virtual head back and forth. You will most likely have to use both. The zoomachsis to zoom in and the shift achsis to shift a bit back, for not loosing situal awareness in the cockpit. Check the controlinputoptions.

[IonicRipper]

Actually, thanks to TrackIR i wouldnt need to map an axis to move the head. Thanks for the input but i'm looking for something else. Although i might just play with the zoom instead if nothing comes up.

 

EDIT: Also, i'll have a follow up question once (and if) this one is resolved.

Edited February 19, 2013 by IonicRipper

[MadCow]

The zoom would still be a viable option for you. Map it to either an analog axis or a button press and just zoom in once or twice. It's different that the TrackIR zoom, almost like a pair of binoculars, and would probably solve your problem.

[PeterP]

This is for you:

Big HUD Font for A-10C

[mjeh]

The default zoom level is actually quite a bit zoomed out (you can clearly see this from the distorted image around the edges of vision), centering zoom will fix this. This is particularily evident in the new F-15 cockpit

[IonicRipper]

Thanks Peter, that's exactly what I was hoping for! Is there any chance of characters overlapping each other or any other bug?

 

For the follow up question: I would like to move the pilot's head in game to a farther back position. I find its too far forward, almost pressed on the dash. I know how to move the default cam position but when i do, because the HUD keeps its original zoom level, I lose sight of most of it because of the frame. Is there any way to reduce the HUD zoom level to fit it to the HUD screen? (I know it sounds like I'm countering my original question but hopefully the bigger font will help.)

[IonicRipper]

Bump, anyone?

[Gideon]

You can adjust your seat.

 

http://m.computeractive.co.uk/IMG/521/220521/a-10c-seat-height-185x114.jpg?1336657576

[IonicRipper]

Yes i know but what I'm looking to do is change the HUD size to keep it within the frame when i move my head back in game.

[WildBillKelsoe]

just try it and report back if there are trouble. We should fabricate an action figure of PeterP!!!!

[IonicRipper]

If you're talking about the Big HUD Font mod then I've only encountered a few overlapping words. Nothing major.