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Old 12-02-01 | 06:34 PM
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New gamer question.....

Please answer my silly question. Explain the difference between first and third-person shooter games.......
Old 12-02-01 | 06:37 PM
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1st Person -- you play the game through the eyes of your character (Castle Wolfenstein, Goldeneye)

3rd Person -- you see your character on the screen (Max Payne, Tomb Raider)

Hope that makes sense...
Old 12-03-01 | 07:37 AM
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1st Person -- you play the game through the eyes of your character (Castle Wolfenstein, Goldeneye)

3rd Person -- you see your character on the screen (Max Payne, Tomb Raider)

Hope that makes sense...

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