Map scroll distance

[t4nk]

If you're playing without "center_player" option, viewport (the map area) scrolls when @ is within 3 grids from the edge of it.
Isn't it way too small? I find that I have to constantly press '@' (center map command) when playing.
I think 1/4th of the viewport would be a better default. For example, with 80x24 term, map would scroll horizontally when @ is within 20 steps from the edge, and 6 vertically. If some kind of symmetry is desired, the minimum of these numbers could be taken (6, in this case).
Sangband also has this (scroll distance) as an option, which is an ok idea. There are already too many damned options, though... Besides, some kind of default is still necessary. I think 3 tiles is a pretty bad default.
Opinions?

[Estie]

Why would you play without the "center constantly" option ?

[Pete Mack]

Because it isn't quick and makes you feel sick.

[AnonymousHero]

Because it isn't quick and makes you feel sick.

Huh, TIL. Personally, I can't play without it. I find it hugely disorientating when the whole screen moves in one big 'jump'.

(That and the whole 'death from out of LoS thing'.)

[Bogatyr]

I never use centering, it traditionally has been too slow. I just use the "W" (roguelike) window scrolling command now without even thinking about it.

[Derakon]

I just play in a gigantic window so I can see practically the entire dungeon at once, and thus hardly ever have to scroll.

[Nick]

FAangband also has adjustable scrolling distance; I think it would go fine in the second group of options (set hitpoint warning, etc).

[MattB]

I guess it's what you're used to. I can't stand using auto-centre, and don't have a problem playing without it.

[Mudd]

I just play in a gigantic window so I can see practically the entire dungeon at once, and thus hardly ever have to scroll.

What's the res on your screen?

Lots of scrolling with 1900x1200....gotta upgrade someday!

[Derakon]

What's the res on your screen?

Lots of scrolling with 1900x1200....gotta upgrade someday!

1900x1200, same as you. Are you using tiles or a very large font size? I also put some of the secondary terminals on a second display. I can view almost the entire dungeon at once, needing to scroll slightly in each direction to encompass everything. It's no big deal to use the 'L'ook command for that if I'm feeling nervous.

[Scraper]

I use the "L"ook command to re-centre the screen. It's not a huge hassle, but it is definitely a necessary part of playing the game for me since I have been breathed on enough times by off screen baddies.

[Mudd]

1900x1200, same as you. Are you using tiles or a very large font size? I also put some of the secondary terminals on a second display. I can view almost the entire dungeon at once, needing to scroll slightly in each direction to encompass everything. It's no big deal to use the 'L'ook command for that if I'm feeling nervous.

Shockbolts tiles. This is the first set of tiles I've ever liked in a RL. Always preferred ASCII until now, but these are really nice!

I didn't think the tiles were any bigger than straight ASCII....doesn't seem like it anyway.

We seem to have a similar setup...all secondary terminals on 2nd screen and main window is pretty much fullscreen on a 28" 1900x1200 monitor.
I use L often to look around. Didn't care for the auto centering screen at all. I like the map to stay still or I get disoriented<grin>.