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Let players spectate a friend or an event #206

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opened 2026-10-25 02:42:14 +00:00 by sermuns · 0 comments
sermuns commented 2026-10-25 02:42:14 +00:00
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When a friend is across campus, or an event is running, there is no way to watch without walking there. A spectator mode gives a free camera that follows a player or orbits an event, with the HUD reduced to a scoreboard. It is the natural companion to duels, races and the replay theater.

How it fits. The client already interpolates every remote pose, and the camera is already decoupled from the body in free look and the intro. Spectating is a camera target plus an input mode; the body stays where it is, so the server sees no difference. A spectate request can be local for friends, or server-approved for an event.

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  • Spectate a player, a vehicle or an event anchor.
  • Orbit, chase and free cameras with a smooth blend.
  • A reduced HUD with the scoreboard and the target's name.
  • No interaction while spectating; return to your body with one key.
  • Event spectators are admitted by the server; friend spectating is local.

Related. #196 (replay), #173 (duels), #179 (Grand Prix), #198 (party).

When a friend is across campus, or an event is running, there is no way to watch without walking there. A spectator mode gives a free camera that follows a player or orbits an event, with the HUD reduced to a scoreboard. It is the natural companion to duels, races and the replay theater. **How it fits.** The client already interpolates every remote pose, and the camera is already decoupled from the body in free look and the intro. Spectating is a camera target plus an input mode; the body stays where it is, so the server sees no difference. A spectate request can be local for friends, or server-approved for an event. **Scope.** - Spectate a player, a vehicle or an event anchor. - Orbit, chase and free cameras with a smooth blend. - A reduced HUD with the scoreboard and the target's name. - No interaction while spectating; return to your body with one key. - Event spectators are admitted by the server; friend spectating is local. **Related.** #196 (replay), #173 (duels), #179 (Grand Prix), #198 (party).
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