3D World Map Explorer

This mod brings back the Free Camera mode, allowing you to explore the map in 3D fashion with extended zooming.

The Free Camera is a feature that allows you to rotate and zoom the map in 3D space, which has been removed in game versions 1. 5 and later.

This mod is based on the original Free Camera game v1. 11 code and behavior, with additional enhancements built on top of it.

Feature set:

• []Free Camera: Rotate the map.[/]

  []Free Camera: Change the camera viewing angle (pitch).[/]

  []Free Camera: Zoom in/out, following the map rotation and viewing angle.[/]

  []Extended zoom-in levels for better detail inspection.[/]

  []Optional advanced features: rotation reset; hide background elements seen through buildings while dragging, rotating, or zooming the map.[/]

  []Supports keyboard, mouse, and gamepad controls.[/]

  How to use it:

  Just install it along with the required dependencies, and it should work out of the box.

  Unlike the original Free Camera, it does not require pressing the M button to switch camera control modes:

  Mouse controls:

  • []Free Camera: Rotate/pitch the map by dragging it with the Left Ctrl key held down.[/]

    []Switch between map movement and rotation modes by holding or releasing the Left Ctrl key while dragging the map with the left mouse button.[/]

    []Alternatively, enable the middle mouse button in the mod's settings and hold it to rotate the map. This mode works alongside the Left Ctrl key and left mouse button dragging - it's up to you which one to use at any moment.[/]

    []Zoom in/out with the mouse wheel (as in the vanilla game) to enjoy the extended zooming feature. It also fixes a long-standing issue with unintended "walking" across the map when zooming in/out with the mouse.[/]

    []Reset rotation/zoom: exit the map and the hub menu or, if the reset feature enabled: double-tap Reload button.[/]
  Note: Middle mouse button support is not enabled by default to avoid confusing users who may be unaware of the new functionality when using mouse wheel zoom.